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The Final Plea of Divine Mercy: The Last Call of God Through the Holy Ghost in the Book of Revelation (KJV).

This study explores the profound and urgent final call of God for humanity's repentance and salvation, as revealed through the Holy Ghost in the Book of Revelation. It emphasizes the singular identity of the Almighty God, Jesus Christ, who extends His mercy one last time before the culmination of all things, urging all to respond to His divine invitation.

1. The Identity of the Caller: The One God Revealed in Revelation

1.1 Jesus Christ: Alpha and Omega, the Almighty God

Verses: Revelation 1:8; Revelation 1:17-18; Revelation 22:13
  • Jesus declares Himself as the beginning and the end, the eternal God who is and was and is to come.
  • He holds the keys of hell and death, demonstrating His supreme authority and divine power.
  • His singular divine identity as the Almighty is foundational to understanding His final call to humanity.

1.2 The Throne of God and the Lamb: One Throne, One Occupant

Verses: Revelation 4:2; Revelation 5:6-7; Revelation 22:1; Revelation 22:3
  • The Lamb, Jesus Christ, is seen on the throne, signifying His co-equality and singular identity with the Father as the ruling God.
  • The river of life flows from the one throne of God and the Lamb, indicating a singular source of all spiritual life and authority.
  • There is no division in the Godhead, only one sovereign ruler whose presence encompasses all divine roles and manifestations.

1.3 The Spirit of God: The Manifestation of the One God

Verses: Revelation 1:4; Revelation 4:5; Revelation 5:6
  • The 'seven Spirits before His throne' represent the fullness, perfection, and omnipresence of the Holy Spirit, which is the active presence of the one God.
  • The Spirit is not a separate person but the dynamic power and essence of the one God, Jesus Christ, working in the earth.
  • It is through this Spirit that God communicates His final call, convicting hearts and drawing humanity to Himself.

2. The Urgency of the Call: Warnings and Judgments

2.1 The Seven Churches: A Call to Repentance and Overcoming

Verses: Revelation 2:5; Revelation 2:16; Revelation 3:3; Revelation 3:19-20
  • God's call to repentance is consistent throughout history, urging His people to return to their first love and forsake compromise.
  • He warns against spiritual lukewarmness and complacency, emphasizing the need for fervent devotion and obedience.
  • The promise is to those who overcome, highlighting personal responsibility and the necessity of a transformed life.

2.2 The Trumpet and Vial Judgments: God's Patience Exhausted

Verses: Revelation 8:6-7; Revelation 9:20-21; Revelation 16:9; Revelation 16:11
  • The unfolding judgments are a direct consequence of humanity's persistent rejection of God's mercy and truth.
  • Even amidst severe judgment, God's call to repent is still present, demonstrating His enduring desire for salvation.
  • The hardness of heart and refusal to repent prevent many from turning to God, sealing their own fate.

2.3 The Mark of the Beast vs. The Seal of God

Verses: Revelation 13:16-17; Revelation 14:9-11; Revelation 7:3; Revelation 14:1
  • A clear and ultimate choice is presented between allegiance to God or to the adversary, with eternal consequences.
  • The seal of God signifies divine ownership, protection, and the indwelling of His Spirit for His chosen ones.
  • Rejecting God's final call and embracing the mark of the beast leads to eternal torment and separation from His presence.

3. The Nature of the Call: Invitation to Salvation

3.1 The Everlasting Gospel Proclaimed

Verses: Revelation 14:6-7
  • The gospel message is eternal and unchanging, calling all humanity to fear God and give Him glory.
  • It proclaims that the hour of His judgment is come, urging an immediate and decisive response.
  • This final proclamation underscores the universal scope of God's mercy and His desire for all to be saved.

3.2 The Voice of the Spirit and the Bride

Verses: Revelation 22:17
  • The Holy Spirit actively and personally invites humanity to come and partake of the water of life.
  • The Bride, representing the church, echoes this invitation, joining with the Spirit in the final plea for salvation.
  • This dual invitation signifies the complete and unified desire of God and His people for the lost to be found.

3.3 The Water of Life: A Free Gift

Verses: Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:17
  • God offers spiritual life and salvation freely to all who thirst and are willing to receive it.
  • The water of life symbolizes the Holy Spirit and the cleansing power of salvation, available without price.
  • It is a call to receive the indwelling Spirit and be made new, fulfilling the promise of eternal life.

4. The Response to the Call: Choosing Life or Death

4.1 Blessed Are They That Do His Commandments

Verses: Revelation 22:14
  • Obedience to God's word and His divine pattern for salvation is essential for access to the tree of life and the Holy City.
  • This includes repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Salvation is not merely intellectual assent but an active submission to God's will and His commanded way.

4.2 The Exclusion of the Unrighteous

Verses: Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15
  • Those who reject God's final call and persist in unrighteousness will be excluded from the Holy City and God's presence.
  • A clear distinction is made between the saved and the lost, emphasizing the eternal consequences of one's choices.
  • The unrepentant face a second death, signifying eternal separation from the source of all life and goodness.

4.3 The Promise of New Heavens and New Earth

Verses: Revelation 21:1-4
  • For those who heed God's final call and remain faithful, a glorious and eternal future awaits.
  • God Himself will dwell with His people, wiping away all tears and eliminating all sorrow and pain.
  • This is the ultimate reward for those who answer the divine plea, entering into everlasting joy and communion with their Creator.