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Revelation 21:6
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A New Heaven and a New Earth
5And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”6And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.7The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
It is done - All is determined, and shall be fulfilled in due time. The great drama is finished, and what was intended is now completed; referring to the period alluded to by the angel. I am Alpha and Omega - See on Rev 1:8 (note). The fountain of the water of life - See on Joh 4:10 (note), Joh 4:14 (note); Joh 7:37 (note), etc. The rabbins consider the fountain of the world to come as one of the particular blessings of a future state. In Sanhedrim, Aboth R. Nathan, c. 31, it is said, "He will show them the excellency of the fountain of the future world, that they may accurately see and consider, and say, Wo to us! what good have we lost! and our race is cut off from the face of the earth."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
It is done--the same Greek as in Rev 16:17. "It is come to pass." So Vulgate reads with English Version. But A reads, "They ('these words,' Rev 21:5) are come to pass." All is as sure as if it actually had been fulfilled for it rests on the word of the unchanging God. When the consummation shall be, God shall rejoice over the work of His own hands, as at the completion of the first creation God saw everything that He had made, and behold it was very good (Gen 1:31). Alpha . . . Omega--Greek in A and B, "the Alpha . . . the Omega" (Rev 1:18). give unto . . . athirst . . . water of life-- (Rev 22:17; Isa 12:3; Isa 55:1; Joh 4:13-14; Joh 7:37-38). This is added lest any should despair of attaining to this exceeding weight of glory. In our present state we may drink of the stream, then we shall drink at the Fountain. freely--Greek, "gratuitously": the same Greek as is translated, "(They hated Me) without a cause," Joh 15:25. As gratuitous as was man's hatred of God, so gratuitous is God's love to man: there was every cause in Christ why man should love Him, yet man hated Him; there was every cause in man why (humanly speaking) God should have hated man, yet God loved man: the very reverse of what might be expected took place in both cases. Even in heaven our drinking at the Fountain shall be God's gratuitous gift.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And he said unto me, it is done,.... The end of all things is come; it is all over with the first heaven and earth; these are no more, and the new heaven and earth are finished: there seems to be an allusion to the old creation, he spake, and it was done, Psa 33:9. The whole election of grace is completed; every individual vessel of mercy is called by grace; all the saints are brought with Christ, and their bodies raised, and living saints changed, and all together are as a bride prepared for her husband; and the nuptials are now solemnized; all the promises and prophecies relating to the glorious state of the church are now fulfilled; the mystery of God, spoken by his servants, is finished; the kingdom of Christ is complete, and all other kingdoms are destroyed; the day of redemption is come; the salvation of the saints is perfect; what was finished on the cross, by way of impetration, is now done as to application; all are saved with an everlasting salvation. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end; which are expressive of the primacy, perfection, and eternity of Christ; of his being the sum and substance, the first cause and last end of all things, relating both to the old and new world, to things temporal and spiritual; See Gill on Rev 1:8. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely; he that is athirst is one that is so not in a natural, much less in a sinful, but in a spiritual sense; who as he has thirsted after Christ, and salvation by him; after pardon of sin, and a justifying righteousness; after communion with Christ, and conformity to him, and a greater degree of knowledge of him; so after the glories of his kingdom, and the happiness of a future state: to such an one Christ promises to give such large measures of grace and glory, and in such abundance, as will continue to refresh and delight, and as may be compared to a fountain of living water, namely, for refreshment, abundance, and continuance; and all this he will give "freely", without money, and without price; for as pardon, and righteousness, and the whole of salvation, are all of free grace, so are all the enjoyments of the kingdom state, the riches, honours, and glories of it, and eternal life itself; also plentifully, and in great abundance, and answers to the Hebrew word see Num 11:5.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
21:6 God restates Jesus’ final words from the cross, It is finished! (John 19:30; cp. Rev 16:17), connecting Christ’s death with the assurance of eternal life. • I am the Alpha and the Omega: With the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, John portrays God as encompassing total reality and total truth. God was from the Beginning (see Gen 1:1; cp. John 1:1-2) and is also the End (see Rev 1:8; 22:13). • Because Christ is supreme and in charge of all things (see Rom 9:5; 1 Cor 15:28; Eph 1:22-23; 4:5-6), he dispenses the water of life to all who are thirsty for it (see study note on Rev 7:16-17; see also Isa 55:1; John 4:10; 7:37-38).
Revelation 21:6
A New Heaven and a New Earth
5And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”6And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.7The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.
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(Revelation) the New Jerusalem Our Eternal Home
By Willie Mullan3.0K1:03:03New JerusalemREV 1:9REV 1:12REV 3:5REV 21:6REV 21:23REV 21:26In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dimensions of a new city mentioned in the Bible. He explains that the city is 1,500 miles in length, but clarifies that it is actually 1,500 miles short. The preacher emphasizes the importance of having one's name written in the Lamb's Book of Life, regardless of one's religious affiliation. He also highlights the consolations and illuminations of the heavenly home, including the absence of death, sickness, and crying, as well as the glory of God and the Lamb. The sermon concludes with a discussion of the architectural aspects of the city, such as the twelve gates and the pure gold material.
Is the Water in Your Well Drinkable
By Teresa Conlon2.1K53:48ISA 12:3MAT 6:33JHN 4:14JHN 7:38REV 21:6In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of having a good well in a dry and thirsty land. He compares the land to our total being, including our mind, heart, soul, and body. The speaker emphasizes that a good well, which represents salvation, is necessary for us to be fruitful and produce a harvest. He mentions that in the promised land, there were wells of salvation all over, and similarly, there are wells that spring up in our minds and spirits, nourishing us and causing us to be fruitful. The speaker also references Psalm 44, which highlights how God delivered his people and brought them into the promised land.
The Arm of the Lord - Part 8
By T. Austin-Sparks1.7K39:11God's WorkMAT 28:18JHN 14:6COL 2:9HEB 1:1REV 1:8REV 21:6REV 22:13In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus provides a pattern and design for life, giving it meaning and explanation. He states that many people struggle to make sense of life and find it confusing and chaotic. However, when they come to Jesus, their lives become ordered and they begin to understand their purpose. The speaker also highlights that Jesus speaks to us through the life He gives us, which is a powerful communicator and solves our problems.
Revelation 7
By Chuck Smith1.6K1:06:02PSA 56:8ISA 25:8ISA 30:19JHN 4:13ACT 20:28HEB 9:14REV 5:9REV 21:3REV 21:6This sermon delves into Revelation chapter 7, exploring the judgment of God unfolding through the seals, the significance of the 144,000 sealed from the tribes of Israel, and the worship in heaven. It emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God, the cleansing power of the blood of the Lamb, and the promise of God wiping away all tears in the future.
Kathryn With Duane Pederson and Chuck Smith - Part 2
By Jesus People1.4K01:01PSA 23:1ISA 41:10MAT 11:28JHN 4:14REV 21:6This sermon emphasizes the invitation of Jesus to come and find refreshment and fulfillment in Him, highlighting His compassion for the weary and His promise to quench our spiritual thirst. It encourages listeners to approach Jesus, who understands their struggles and offers solace, reminding them that He is always present to comfort and provide for their needs.
From Christ to Eternity
By John Musser95344:04EternityMAT 24:211CO 15:3JAS 4:14REV 3:20REV 21:6REV 21:8REV 22:13In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as one's savior. He warns that if one misses out on God's calling and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, they may never have another opportunity to receive Jesus Christ. The preacher describes the judgment of God, where every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. He also mentions the casting of hell and death into the lake of fire, and the ushering in of a new heaven and earth where believers will rule and reign with Christ.
Jesus, the Fountain of Living Water
By Aaron Hurst68559:32JesusPRO 18:4JHN 7:37ROM 6:141JN 1:9REV 21:6REV 22:17In this sermon, the speaker shares a testimony of a man who was imprisoned in Cambodia and sang a song about having a river of life flowing out of him. The speaker then discusses how sin can choke the flow of the life and spirit of God in our lives. However, Jesus invites us to come to the water and be refreshed. The speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving, learning, and drinking from the fountain of salvation and reminds the audience that they are not accidents, but rather, God formed them in the womb.
Touching the Tears of Failure
By Carter Conlon46846:00GEN 12:2PSA 139:23ISA 43:2MRK 9:24JHN 8:44HEB 11:21REV 19:11REV 21:4REV 21:6This sermon emphasizes the importance of worshiping God in the midst of struggles and failures, highlighting how God's anointing brings supernatural change, opens prison doors, heals wounded hearts, and gives sight to the blind. It encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and see beyond their present circumstances, knowing that God's plan continues unhindered through their lives, regardless of their frailties and failures.
David Brainerd's Life Text
By David Brainerd2PSA 42:1PSA 63:1ISA 55:1ISA 58:11MAT 11:28JHN 4:14JHN 6:35JHN 7:37REV 21:6REV 22:17David Brainerd, a missionary pioneer, reflects on the powerful message of Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles, 'If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink.' Initially, Brainerd struggled to understand the concept of faith and coming to Christ, feeling irritated and bewildered. However, upon a divine revelation, he was captivated by the infinite wisdom and excellency of salvation in Christ, leading to a profound transformation in his life. This encounter ignited a passion in Brainerd to share the gospel with a thirsty world, particularly among the Native American tribes, where he dedicated his life to preaching the message of Jesus' invitation to quench the spiritual thirst of humanity.
Rev. 22:1. the Life River
By Horatius Bonar0Spiritual NourishmentThe River of LifeGEN 2:10PSA 36:8PSA 46:4PSA 65:9ISA 33:21ISA 48:18EZK 47:9JHN 7:37REV 21:6REV 22:1Horatius Bonar preaches about the 'Life River' described in Revelation 22:1, emphasizing its significance as a source of spiritual nourishment and blessings. He draws parallels between the earthly rivers of Eden and the heavenly river of life, highlighting its qualities of grace, power, purity, and brightness. Bonar illustrates how this river, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb, offers eternal life and refreshment to all who partake of it. He encourages believers to seek this river for cleansing and vitality, reminding them of the promise of eternal life and the glory that awaits in the heavenly city.
Rev. 21:6-8. the Conqueror's Reward, and the Coward's Doom
By Horatius Bonar0The Promise of SalvationFaith vs. FearREV 21:6Horatius Bonar emphasizes the stark contrast between the rewards for the conquerors and the doom for the cowards as depicted in Revelation 21:6-8. He highlights that those who thirst for the living water offered by Christ will inherit all things and be called sons of God, while the fearful and unbelieving will face eternal separation from God. Bonar urges listeners to recognize the urgency of accepting Christ's grace before it's too late, warning against the cowardice that leads to spiritual death. He calls for repentance and assurance of salvation, reminding that even those who have sinned can be washed clean through Christ. The sermon serves as both a warning and an invitation to embrace faith and courage in the face of worldly fears.
Fountains of Living Water
By H.J. Vine0GEN 24:62GEN 26:18JHN 3:14JHN 4:14EPH 6:121JN 2:24REV 21:6H.J. Vine preaches on the concept of 'With Thee is the Fountain of Life,' focusing on the encounter of Jesus with the woman at the well in John 4. He emphasizes how Jesus offers living water that satisfies the soul and becomes a fountain of eternal life within believers. Vine also delves into the significance of Christ's death, not only for forgiveness of sins but also for eternal life, drawing parallels to the lifting up of the serpent in the wilderness. He challenges believers to exhibit spiritual energy and progress in their faith journey, uncovering the wells of living water that have been obstructed by spiritual opposition.
Epistle 132
By George Fox0ISA 42:6EZK 37:26MRK 12:30JHN 1:4JHN 6:352CO 10:16EPH 4:15COL 2:2TIT 2:132PE 1:211JN 5:21REV 21:6George Fox preaches about the importance of walking in the truth and knowing one another in the measure of life, guided up to the Father of life, to be kept from idols and feigned love. He emphasizes waiting in the measure of life for hearts to be knit together, and the necessity of not willing anything with our own will but seeking God's will. Fox urges believers to mind their growth, perfecting, and steadfastness in the light of Christ for unity and nourishment, emphasizing the importance of waiting in the light that comes from Christ, the head.
Matchless and Incomparable Riches of Free Grace
By Thomas Brooks0GraceHope in ChristEPH 2:8REV 21:6REV 22:18Thomas Brooks emphasizes the boundless nature of God's free grace, which offers hope and comfort even to the worst of sinners. He explains that this grace exists for God's glory, to prevent human boasting, and to ensure that blessings are secure for all believers. Brooks encourages despairing souls to abandon their hopelessness and embrace the life-giving waters of grace, regardless of their past sins or current fears. He highlights that true happiness and blessedness come not from our works but solely from God's grace.
Genesis: The Beginning and End
By H.J. Vine0JHN 20:221CO 15:45COL 1:15REV 2:8REV 21:6H.J. Vine preaches about the parallel between the first man, Adam, and Joseph in the book of Genesis, both experiencing rejection, suffering, and ultimately rising to honor and exaltation. He draws a comparison to Christ as the true Joseph, rejected and crucified, but raised from the dead to become the Lord and Savior, settling His people in the true promised land. Christ is portrayed as the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, with pre-eminence in all things, offering life and power through the Holy Spirit.
God's Purposes
By Anton Bosch0EXO 20:3PSA 19:1ZEC 14:16MAT 6:9LUK 2:14JHN 5:39ROM 1:21ROM 11:33COL 1:161TI 1:17REV 21:6Anton Bosch delves into the ultimate purpose of God in His dealings with mankind, emphasizing that God's highest purpose is Himself, not centered around man or the church. The focus is on bringing glory to God, with all things created through Him and for Him, so that He may have preeminence. The goal of all things is to exalt God as the Supreme Being, entitled to the center stage of the universe.
The Message of Revelation
By G. Campbell Morgan0Unveiling of ChristThe Power of GodREV 1:8REV 21:6REV 22:12G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the central teaching of Revelation as the unveiling of Jesus Christ, who is identified as the Alpha and Omega, the Almighty God. He explores the unveiled power of Christ, highlighting His roles as Priest, King, and Prophet, and the ultimate purpose of God to dwell with humanity while waging war against sin. Morgan encourages believers to approach the book with courage, reminding them of the promise of blessing for those who read and keep its words, while also cautioning against adding or subtracting from its message. The sermon serves as a call to the Church and individuals to understand their identity in Christ and the significance of the new creation.
Epistle 335
By George Fox0NUM 16:2DEU 30:20JOB 12:10PSA 36:9PSA 62:2JHN 4:24JHN 15:4ACT 17:28EPH 2:6REV 21:6George Fox preaches about dwelling in the love, power, and truth of God, emphasizing the importance of serving, honoring, fearing, and worshiping Him in spirit and truth. He encourages abiding in Christ, the heavenly vine, to bear heavenly and spiritual fruits for God's glory, and to be separated from the world by the eternal Word that reconciles all things to God. Through the glorious everlasting Word of life, believers are born again of the immortal seed of God, receiving wisdom, salvation, and justification as God's children.
The Spirit of Christ's Character
By T. Austin-Sparks0LUK 4:18JHN 16:13ACT 1:5ACT 2:4ROM 8:9GAL 4:6EPH 4:4PHP 1:19HEB 2:10REV 21:6T. Austin-Sparks preaches about the inseparable connection between the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit is particularly the Spirit of Christ in this dispensation. He highlights the importance of securing Christ's place in the universe and in the hearts of believers, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit's primary work is to glorify and exalt Jesus. The sermon delves into the significance of being filled with the Spirit, stressing that this filling is intended to fill all things with Christ, and the real meaning of being filled with the Spirit is to be transformed into the image of Christ.
Epistle 337
By George Fox0GEN 3:152SA 22:3PSA 2:1PSA 18:2DAN 2:31MAT 7:24MRK 16:15JHN 1:29JHN 16:33EPH 2:20EPH 4:10COL 1:16REV 13:8REV 14:6REV 21:6George Fox preaches about the foundation of faith in Christ, who is the horn of salvation and the rock to build upon, overcoming the world and ascending above all powers and dominions. He emphasizes the shaking down of false religions and the establishment of Christ as the everlasting foundation. Fox urges believers to spread the everlasting gospel to all nations, bringing life and immortality to light again, leading people to the heavenly Jerusalem and the waters of life.
God's New Israel - Part 4
By T. Austin-Sparks0MAT 10:8JHN 15:25ROM 3:24ROM 6:232CO 11:7GAL 2:21EPH 2:82TH 3:82PE 1:3REV 21:6REV 22:17Greek Word Studies for aid_number 36083 delves into the concept of 'dorean,' emphasizing that it conveys the idea of a gift bestowed freely, without price or compensation, underscoring the grace of the Giver. The term signifies being given without charge, undeservedly, and without a cause or reason, as seen in various biblical contexts. It is highlighted in Romans 3:24 that justification is a gift by God's grace, not through human effort. The sermon explores the profound truth that God's gift of salvation is freely given, costing us nothing but Christ everything, emphasizing that justification is solely by faith and not by works.
Living Water
By Neil Anderson0PSA 36:9ISA 58:11JHN 7:37HEB 11:6REV 21:6Neil Anderson emphasizes the importance of faith in God, using the analogy of a prospector in the desert who had to choose between pouring water down a well or using it to prime a pump. He highlights the element of risk in faith but assures that God's promises are true and reliable. Anderson encourages believers to trust in God's provision, as He is the source of living water that never runs dry. He reminds the congregation that activating the 'pump' of God's blessings requires faith, as stated in Hebrews 11:6.
The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8)
By T. Austin-Sparks0Christ as the Center of KnowledgeThe Sufficiency of ChristISA 9:7MAT 11:27JHN 14:6ROM 11:36PHP 4:19COL 2:9HEB 12:2REV 1:8REV 21:6REV 22:13T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, highlighting that all knowledge and communication from God is centered in Him. He explains that understanding God as Father begins with knowing Jesus, and that all human needs are comprehended within Christ. Sparks further illustrates that Christ is the initiator and completer of redemption, making sense of life and providing a pattern for existence. He concludes that God speaks to us through the life of Christ within us, which transcends mere words and communicates divine wisdom and understanding.
To Friends in the Ministry in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
By George Fox0PRO 13:14JER 2:13JAS 3:112PE 2:17REV 7:17REV 8:10REV 14:7REV 16:4REV 21:6The preacher delves into the significance of 'springs' (pege) in the Bible, highlighting how it symbolizes a source of living water, both physically and spiritually. Jesus used 'pege' to represent a spiritual well of inner nourishment associated with eternal life. However, false teachers are likened to 'springs without water,' promising refreshment but failing to deliver, much like mists driven by a storm that offer no real substance. The contrast is drawn between the true satisfaction found in the 'springs of the water of life' promised by God and the empty promises of those who lack spiritual depth.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
It is done - All is determined, and shall be fulfilled in due time. The great drama is finished, and what was intended is now completed; referring to the period alluded to by the angel. I am Alpha and Omega - See on Rev 1:8 (note). The fountain of the water of life - See on Joh 4:10 (note), Joh 4:14 (note); Joh 7:37 (note), etc. The rabbins consider the fountain of the world to come as one of the particular blessings of a future state. In Sanhedrim, Aboth R. Nathan, c. 31, it is said, "He will show them the excellency of the fountain of the future world, that they may accurately see and consider, and say, Wo to us! what good have we lost! and our race is cut off from the face of the earth."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
It is done--the same Greek as in Rev 16:17. "It is come to pass." So Vulgate reads with English Version. But A reads, "They ('these words,' Rev 21:5) are come to pass." All is as sure as if it actually had been fulfilled for it rests on the word of the unchanging God. When the consummation shall be, God shall rejoice over the work of His own hands, as at the completion of the first creation God saw everything that He had made, and behold it was very good (Gen 1:31). Alpha . . . Omega--Greek in A and B, "the Alpha . . . the Omega" (Rev 1:18). give unto . . . athirst . . . water of life-- (Rev 22:17; Isa 12:3; Isa 55:1; Joh 4:13-14; Joh 7:37-38). This is added lest any should despair of attaining to this exceeding weight of glory. In our present state we may drink of the stream, then we shall drink at the Fountain. freely--Greek, "gratuitously": the same Greek as is translated, "(They hated Me) without a cause," Joh 15:25. As gratuitous as was man's hatred of God, so gratuitous is God's love to man: there was every cause in Christ why man should love Him, yet man hated Him; there was every cause in man why (humanly speaking) God should have hated man, yet God loved man: the very reverse of what might be expected took place in both cases. Even in heaven our drinking at the Fountain shall be God's gratuitous gift.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And he said unto me, it is done,.... The end of all things is come; it is all over with the first heaven and earth; these are no more, and the new heaven and earth are finished: there seems to be an allusion to the old creation, he spake, and it was done, Psa 33:9. The whole election of grace is completed; every individual vessel of mercy is called by grace; all the saints are brought with Christ, and their bodies raised, and living saints changed, and all together are as a bride prepared for her husband; and the nuptials are now solemnized; all the promises and prophecies relating to the glorious state of the church are now fulfilled; the mystery of God, spoken by his servants, is finished; the kingdom of Christ is complete, and all other kingdoms are destroyed; the day of redemption is come; the salvation of the saints is perfect; what was finished on the cross, by way of impetration, is now done as to application; all are saved with an everlasting salvation. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end; which are expressive of the primacy, perfection, and eternity of Christ; of his being the sum and substance, the first cause and last end of all things, relating both to the old and new world, to things temporal and spiritual; See Gill on Rev 1:8. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely; he that is athirst is one that is so not in a natural, much less in a sinful, but in a spiritual sense; who as he has thirsted after Christ, and salvation by him; after pardon of sin, and a justifying righteousness; after communion with Christ, and conformity to him, and a greater degree of knowledge of him; so after the glories of his kingdom, and the happiness of a future state: to such an one Christ promises to give such large measures of grace and glory, and in such abundance, as will continue to refresh and delight, and as may be compared to a fountain of living water, namely, for refreshment, abundance, and continuance; and all this he will give "freely", without money, and without price; for as pardon, and righteousness, and the whole of salvation, are all of free grace, so are all the enjoyments of the kingdom state, the riches, honours, and glories of it, and eternal life itself; also plentifully, and in great abundance, and answers to the Hebrew word see Num 11:5.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
21:6 God restates Jesus’ final words from the cross, It is finished! (John 19:30; cp. Rev 16:17), connecting Christ’s death with the assurance of eternal life. • I am the Alpha and the Omega: With the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, John portrays God as encompassing total reality and total truth. God was from the Beginning (see Gen 1:1; cp. John 1:1-2) and is also the End (see Rev 1:8; 22:13). • Because Christ is supreme and in charge of all things (see Rom 9:5; 1 Cor 15:28; Eph 1:22-23; 4:5-6), he dispenses the water of life to all who are thirsty for it (see study note on Rev 7:16-17; see also Isa 55:1; John 4:10; 7:37-38).