When He Returns: Advent Joy in the Coming King (Revelation 19:11-16) - 12/14/25

INTRO

• On this third Sunday of Advent, we focus on joy… not because life is easy, but because the Lord is near.

• We’ve seen His first coming in humility: a baby in a manger and a Savior on a cross.

• Christ’s return completes the believer’s joy—because He is Faithful and True, He comes in righteous victory, and He brings final justice.
  

Who He Is — The Faithful and True King – vv. 11a, 12–13

• Faithful and True (v. 11a) — He never fails His word or His people.

• Eyes like a flame of fire (v. 12) — He sees all; nothing is hidden.

• Many diadems / unknown name (v. 12) — All rule belongs to Him; His glory is beyond full grasp.

• Robe dipped in blood / The Word of God (v. 13) — The conquering, blood-marked King; God’s final revelation.
  

How He Comes — The Victorious Warrior – vv. 11, 13–14

• Heaven opened (v. 11) — His coming breaks in from heaven; God unveils the King.

• White horse (v. 11) — Purity, victory, royal triumph.

• In righteousness… judges and makes war (v. 11b) — Perfectly just judgment; holy warfare.

• Armies of heaven follow (v. 14) — Christ leads; His cleansed people follow in His victory.
  

What He Brings — Righteous Judgment and Unshakable Rule – vv. 15–16

• Sharp sword from His mouth (v. 15) — His Word judges; none escape His verdict.

• Rod of iron (v. 15) — Firm, irresistible reign.

• Winepress of God’s wrath (v. 15) — Final, complete justice against sin.

• King of kings… (v. 16) — Everlasting, uncontested rule.
  

The What Now

• Rejoice: your King is near and your hope is sure.

• Repent: bow to Christ now, not later.

• Remain faithful: live clean, steady, and courageous as you wait.