B. Examining Revelation 19:7-8.

1. Revelation 19:7 a.
“For the marriage of the Lamb is come.”
 A marriage constitutes the living together. The beginning of Christ’s (the Bridegroom’s) marriage to the church, positionally and practically, occurs at the Rapture; and will continue throughout eternity. What a wonderful marriage this will be at the Rapture. The Bride will never sin against the Bridegroom throughout eternity. Just as Christ did not possess a sinful nature, neither will the Christian. We will have a new body at the Rapture (i.e., the marriage), void of the old nature we inherited from Adam. Php_3:20-21 explains,
“For our conversation (Greek,“citizenship”) is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, (Php_3:20)
Who shall CHANGE our VILE BODY, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body....”
In 1 Corinthians 15:53 we are told concerning our new bodies;
“For this corruptible (bodies that have died) must put on incorruption” (sinless bodies that will never die) and this mortal (those alive at the Rapture) must put on immortality (sinless bodies that will never die).”
“And so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:17)
2. Revelation 19:7 b.
“And his wife hath made herself ready.”
This event takes place at the Judgment Seat of Christ in Heaven, after the Rapture. Always remember that Heaven is NEVER a reward, but a GIFT. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes this perfectly clear.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the GIFT of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
In Romans 5:15-17, salvation is described as a "GIFT" five (5) times. Rewards are given at this judgment for our faithfulness to Christ while living on the Earth after we are saved. Notice 2 Corinthians 5:10,
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” (Also see Romans 14:10-12).
In 1 Corinthians 3,which is addressing the Christian, our faithfulness and good works and/or our unfaithfulness and disgraceful works are described in 1 Corinthians 3:12,
“Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones (i.e., faithfulness and good works) or wood, hay, stubble; (i.e., a disgraceful life).”
Now in 1 Corinthians 3:14 concerning the gold, silver, precious stones in 1 Corinthians 3:12 we are told,
“If any man’s work abide (i.e., are pleasing unto the Lord) which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a REWARD.”
In 1 Corinthians 3:15 we have the results of living a disgraceful life, described as “wood, hay, and stubble” in 1 Corinthians 3:12.
“If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: (i.e. of rewards) but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.”
With this judgment in mind, we can now continue.
3. Revelation 19:8.
“And to her (the Bride) was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of the Saints.”
In Christ’s time, there were many people who wore an inner garment and an outer garment. In Matthew 5:40 we have this verified.
“And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat (Greek “chiton,” “inner garment”), let him have thy cloak (Greek “himation,” “outer garment”) also.”
The Roman world, as was their custom, wore two robes. The inner robber was called a TUNIC; and the outer robe, which was loose fitting, was called a TOGA. The inner garment in Revelation 19:8 is in reference to the righteousness of the saints. The inner, white robe is for every Christian, showing they have the righteousness of Christ given to them for their faith.
“For he hath made him (Christ) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
4. Revelation 3:4-5.
The inner robe is for salvation. Both garments are referred to in Revelation 3:4-5. Notice carefully that Verse 4 is speaking of our works, or our faithfulness to the Lord. This outer white garment, the TOGA is the same as that in Revelation 19:8.
“Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in WHITE: for they are worthy.” (Revelation 3:4)
Notice Verse 5, which is speaking of Salvation and the inner white garment that every Christian will wear.
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in WHITE raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life...” (Revelation 3:5)
This is the inner garment of Salvation, the TUNIC. How wonderful it will be to see every Christian that makes up His Bride wearing their beautiful white robes of righteousness, known as the TUNIC. This will not be so concerning the TOGA, the outer robe. This will be made in the likeness of our faithfulness in serving the Lord.
Dr. Lehman Strauss, that great Jewish Bible expositor and conference speaker gave his observation concerning Verse 8 as such. “That at the marriage each of us will be wearing the wedding garment of our own making.” How true this is.