Some specific contrasts — Chapter 19

*Revelation 19:5 makes it clear that we are to fear God, while Jesus in the Gospels makes it just as clear that we are actually to revere & honor God by loving Him. (see Matthew 22:37-38, Mark 12:29-30 &Luke 10:27-28 – noting that, at least according to the Scriptures, fear and Love cannot in any way co-exist; see 1 John 4:18)

 

*Revelation 19:7 speaks of “the marriage of the Lamb”, while Jesus in the Gospels plainly explained that “in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage.” (see Matthew 22:30, Mark 12:25 & Luke 20:34-35)

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*Revelation 19:9 hints at a marriage banquet that is accessible only via exclusive invite, while for Jesus of the Gospels “all the people” are invited to partake of such festivities –  “the bad as well as the good.” (see Matthew 22:2-9)

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*Revelation 19:11+ shows the Word of God riding into violent battle on a white stallion, as opposed to Jesus in the Gospels, who enters Jerusalem Peace-fully & humbly riding on the back of a donkey.  (see Matthew 21:5-7,  Mark 11:1-7, Luke 19:3-35 & John12:1-4)

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*Revelation 19:13 seems to equate Jesus with the Word of God, while Jesus in the Gospels consistently mentions himself as distinctly separate from the same – which makes sense when we realize that he is often seen quoting from that Word in the New Testament &/or praying to God “above.” (see Matthew 4:4, Mark7:13, Luke 3:2, Luke 5:1, Luke 8:11-15, Luke 11:28, John 5:37-40, John 8:47, John 12:48 et al)

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