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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Revelation 1:16

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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1:16 The seven stars represent the complete church. The church is secure in the right hand (i.e., in the acceptance and blessing) of the Son of Man. • The sharp . . . sword coming from his mouth is his effective message and his judgment (see 19:15; Gen 3:24; Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12). Jesus proclaims both grace and judgment, but here the emphasis is that he carries out judgment (see Rev 2:12, 16; 19:15, 21; cp. Isa 11:4).
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