Warnings: Final Words (part 1)

One of the seven angels [connected with the seven bowls of judgment] continues to talk with John. This final message began in 21:9, but now includes quotes from Jesus Christ Himself. The angel's words are faithful and true because they come from God the Son (3:14; 19:11; 21:5). Three times in this two-part closing message Jesus declares that when He comes it will be swift/hasty and expeditious/efficient (22:7,12,20). John once again falls at the feet of the angel (see 19:10) with the intent to worship him, but the angel commands John to worship God, not a fellow created servant. Contrary to the prophecy of Daniel (12:4,9) John is told to not seal up his words of prophecy, because the opportunity to apply his message is at hand for his readers. They were commanded to make up their minds - do they choose to live unjustly or righteously? Their choice will reap eternal blessing/reward, or it will reap eternal cursing/loss. Those who wash their robes (in Christ's blood) will have authority to eat from the tree of life and enter into the new Jerusalem, but those who reject His offer of salvation will never eat from the tree or enter the city.