3. The Bride of Christ Made Ready
(Revelation 19:1-10)

4. First reason for “hallelujah” shouts- Babylon has fallen!
vs. 1-5
Hallelujah!
First reason for “hallelujah” shouts- Babylon has fallen!
Understanding what Babylon is, we know why God has used it to perfect the saints
The celebration is because the testing is over, she is now judged

5. AND the bride has made herself ready
vs. 6-7
Hallelujah!
Second reason for “hallelujah” shouts- Christ has come in glory to take for Himself His bride
The marriage has come
AND the bride has made herself ready

6. How does the bride make herself ready?
vs. 8
How does the bride make herself ready?
Two-fold aspect:
Fine linen has been given to her to wear
This is justification: the doctrine that God alone justifies sinners by giving them His righteousness by His sovereign grace

7. How does the bride make herself ready?
vs. 8
How does the bride make herself ready?
Two-fold aspect:
Fine linen stands for the “righteous acts of the saints”
This is sanctification: being part of the bride is not just a matter of receiving righteousness as a gift but living in that righteousness through a transformed life

8. How does the bride make herself ready?
vs. 8
How does the bride make herself ready?
Two-fold aspect:
My standing with God is based solely on his justifying grace!
But the evidence that I am justified is that I now perform righteous deeds which are evident to all—because I ‘bear fruit’

9. Babylon was necessary as part of the bride’s spiritual preparation
vs. 8
How does the bride make herself ready?
Babylon was necessary as part of the bride’s spiritual preparation

10. Throughout the OT, the wedding was announced
vs. 9-10
The Wedding!
Throughout the OT, the wedding was announced
Then, the betrothal took place when Jesus became man
Jesus ransomed us, paid the price for our sins—the dowry was paid
We are now in an interval, waiting for the Bridegroom’s return

11. EVEN NOW those who are INVITED are blessed!
vs. 9-10
The Wedding!
EVEN NOW those who are INVITED are blessed!
The feast lasts for eternity
The Lord’s Supper is a pre-enactment of the Wedding Supper of the Lamb
Every time we take it we are looking forward to that day when we take it together in the Kingdom of God