Final Admonitions

This sermon examines the concluding exhortations of Revelation 22, emphasizing the imminent nature of Christ's judgment and the urgent call for believers to persevere in holiness. The speaker argues that the phrase "I am coming quickly" refers to the near-term fulfillment of God's promises to the first-century church, while simultaneously affirming the future physical return of Christ as a distinct hope. By contrasting the sealed prophecies of Daniel with the open revelation given to John, the message highlights that the time for repentance is short and that the wicked have run out of time. Believers are called to reject fatalism and easy-believe-ism, recognizing that salvation produces an ongoing sanctifying work in their lives. The sermon concludes with a pastoral appeal to live with thankfulness and urgency, sharing the exclusive message of Christ as the only way into the city of God.