Revelation 22:19
And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Revelation 22:19?

2. How does Revelation 22:19 warn against altering God's Word in our lives?

3. What consequences are mentioned for removing words from Revelation 22:19?

4. How can we ensure we faithfully adhere to the teachings of Revelation 22:19?

5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of preserving God's Word unchanged?

6. How can Revelation 22:19 guide our approach to biblical interpretation and teaching?

7. What does Revelation 22:19 imply about altering biblical texts?

8. How does Revelation 22:19 affect the doctrine of biblical inerrancy?

9. What are the consequences mentioned in Revelation 22:19 for changing scripture?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 22?

11. Can names be removed from the Book of Life?

12. Can names be removed from the Book of Life?

13. Revelation 22:18-19: If anyone who adds or removes words from this prophecy is cursed, how do we trust centuries of manuscript transmission to be accurate?

14. Why does God forbid adding to Scripture (Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18-19), yet Christianity later included new books in the New Testament?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the warning in Revelation 22:19 reflect the overall theme of the integrity of Scripture found throughout the Bible?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not "taking away" from the words of Scripture in our personal study and teaching?

3. How does the promise of the tree of life and the holy city motivate you to remain faithful to God's Word?

4. What are some modern challenges that might tempt believers to alter or ignore parts of Scripture, and how can we address these challenges?

5. How do the warnings in Revelation 22:19 and similar passages in Deuteronomy and Proverbs shape our understanding of the authority of the Bible?1. How does the depiction of the River and Tree of Life in verses 1-2 relate to the idea of God's continuous provision and sustenance?

2. In verses 3-5, what implications does the abolition of the curse of sin have on our understanding of the future kingdom?

3. What lessons can we draw from the angel's admonition to John in verses 8-9 about proper worship?

4. How does the urgency expressed in verses 10-11 apply to our modern world's understanding of morality and spiritual preparedness?

5. What does Christ's self-identification as the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (verses 12-13) mean to you personally?

6. How can we "wash our robes" in our current lives, as mentioned in verse 14?

7. What does the concept of the 'free gift of the water of life' (verse 17) mean, and how does it relate to salvation?

8. In the context of verses 18-19, how important is it to handle the Word of God with integrity and truth, and what are the implications of not doing so?

9. Considering John's response to Jesus' affirmation in verse 20, how should we react and prepare for the Second Coming of Christ?

10. How does verse 21's benediction reflect our daily need for God's grace?

11. How can we, as modern believers, create a sense of urgency and readiness for Christ's return in our lives and in our communities?

12. How does Revelation 22 help shape your perspective on eternity?

13. How does the final invitation of the Spirit and the Bride (verse 17) demonstrate God's inclusive love?

14. How should the warnings and blessings in Revelation 22 guide our daily decisions and actions?

15. How can we apply the vision of the New Jerusalem in our understanding and expectations of Heaven?

16. In light of the imminent return of Christ, how should we engage with non-believers in our lives?

17. How does the Tree of Life in the New Jerusalem contrast with its first mention in Genesis?

18. How can the reassurance of God's eternal reign in verses 3-5 provide comfort in times of personal hardship or global unrest?

19. Given the dire consequences of altering prophecy in verses 18-19, what responsibility do we have when teaching or sharing the Bible?

20. In what practical ways can we strive to keep the prophecy and words of Revelation, as encouraged in verses 7 and 9?

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