blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. [revelation 22:14-15]
washed robes vs those without washed robes
those in the new eden with the tree of life (heaven) will only be there because they were washed in the blood of Jesus. (revelation 7:14)
all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (romans 3:23)
there is no doubt, that we all fall short of God’s glory, his holiness revealed.
there is not doubt our sin will keep us out of his presence, in heaven forever.
outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. [revelation 22:15]
and there is no doubt that only by the blood of the lamb will anyone enter into eternal life with the Lord forever..
blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. [revelation 22:14]
this list of the sins that keep us out of heaven is not exhaustive. however, it is all inclusive. it includes every form of unrighteousness. it includes us all.
it includes me.
in includes you.
notice – and please, may you and i fall in worship this today – the only kind of righteousness that is good enough to gain us permanent access to the throne room is the righteousness of Jesus bought by his blood. and, his blood covers us all.
his blood covers me.
his blood covers you.
today –
worship king Jesus.
for we deserve to be separated from him forever in torment.
but through his blood he has purchased our access into his presence forever.
good news!
that access includes now.
let’s worship the king!
he is worthy of all the praise you can possibly give him today – and more!
~ john ryan