The Last Marriages In Scripture (Video)
Stephen Kaung explains the spiritual significance of the two marriages of the Lamb in Revelation, emphasizing the believer's journey from being clothed in Christ's righteousness to developing the righteousness of the saints through the Holy Spirit's patient work.
This sermon delves into the concept of spiritual marriage, emphasizing the importance of developing righteousness in the lives of believers as a wedding garment for the union with Christ. It explores the idea of two marriages of the Lamb in Revelation, one at the beginning of the millennium and another at the start of eternity, highlighting the need for believers to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in allowing Christ to be their life. The sermon stresses the significance of building up the wedding garment of righteousness through daily cooperation with the Holy Spirit to reign with Christ during the millennium and in eternity.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Biblical Theme of Marriage from Beginning to End
- Marriage symbolizes the union of God and man
- Only what is from God can be united with God
- Spiritual marriage is the core purpose of God's plan
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II. The Two Marriages of the Lamb in Revelation
- Marriage in Revelation 19 begins the millennium
- Marriage in Revelation 21-22 begins eternity
- The bride is clothed in the righteousness of the saints
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III. The Righteousness of Christ vs. The Righteousness of the Saints
- Christ's righteousness is our initial standing before God
- The righteousness of the saints is developed through the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit patiently embroiders Christ into our daily lives
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IV. The Practical Implications of Spiritual Preparation
- The importance of cooperating with the Holy Spirit
- The danger of neglecting the wedding garment
- The parable of the ten virgins as a warning
Key Quotes
“Only that which is out of God can return and be united with God. Anything that is not out of God cannot be united with God.” — Stephen Kaung
“The Holy Spirit, after we have believed in the Lord Jesus, has patiently embroidered into our life our wedding garment, stitch by stitch.” — Stephen Kaung
“If you do not listen and if you do it number of times gradually you'll find that still small voice gets smaller and smaller and smaller until finally you cannot hear it anymore.” — Stephen Kaung
Application Points
- Cooperate daily with the Holy Spirit's work to develop Christlike righteousness in your life.
- Do not neglect your spiritual growth after salvation; seek to be clothed with the righteousness of the saints.
- Be vigilant and prepared for Christ's return, living a life worthy of the wedding garment.