Chapter 19 is framed around the marriage supper of the Lamb, which SCJ interprets as the moment when those who have overcome—the victorious believers from the Second Tabernacle—gather with God, Christ, and the spirits of the martyrs for a spiritual wedding feast. This event marks the judgment of the beast (Babylon) and the establishment of the twelve tribes. Those who are victorious become the new nation of God, “New Spiritual Israel,” ruling over the nations. This chapter closely parallels Ezekiel 39 and Matthew 25.
Chapter 20 is seen as the culmination of all fulfilled events. It features the capture of the dragon (Satan), the first resurrection, and the final judgment. SCJ teaches that the “first resurrection” includes those who died as martyrs and those who are spiritually alive at the time of the Second Coming—those gathered at New Heaven and New Earth. After a symbolic 1,000-year reign with Christ, the dragon is released once more, only to be judged finally along with all people. This leads to the final separation into heaven or hell.
These chapters 21-22 are treated as a retelling and visual representation of what was fulfilled already by Chapter 20. SCJ identifies the “new heaven and new earth” as the twelve tribes formed through harvest, sealing, and judgment, and the holy city, New Jerusalem, as the spiritual headquarters where God, Jesus, and the victorious dwell.
Chapter 21 describes the descent of the Holy City, the spiritual union between God and His people, and the inheritance of the overcomers. The city has twelve gates and twelve foundation stones, symbolizing the twelve tribes and apostles.
Chapter 22 features the throne of God and the Lamb, the river of the water of life, and the tree of life, whose leaves are for the healing of the nations. SCJ interprets this as the testimony of the one who has seen and heard all the events—the “New John”—who delivers the word that brings healing and salvation. Strong emphasis is placed on not adding to or taking away from the Revelation (Rv 22:18–19), which SCJ links directly to accepting the testimony of fulfillment from their appointed messenger.
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Revelation Chapters 19–22: The Wedding of the Lamb, the Millennial Kingdom, and the New Heaven and New Earth
The Eternal Kingdom, the Judgment of the Dead, and the Tree of Life — Testified by the Overcomer, Lee Man-hee (이만희)
Revelation 19: The Wedding Banquet of the Lamb
The vision opens with joy resounding across heaven—a celebration that had long been foretold and awaited through countless generations. It is the time of the wedding of the Lamb, not a vague symbolic ceremony in the sky, but a concrete and unprecedented fulfillment occurring on this earth, in the most unexpected of places: the Republic of South Korea, at the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony on Mount Zion.
As New John stands among the heavenly hosts, he sees angels descending, clothed in radiance and joy, gathering at the house where the wedding is held. Their garments shimmer like the dawn, their steps in rhythm with a divine anthem. The house is filled with light, for the long-promised union between the Lamb and His bride has come to pass.
The bride, pure and prepared, now appears—dressed in fine linen, bright and clean. The fabric itself glows with divine approval, woven with the righteous acts of the saints who endured, overcame, and held fast to the Word of truth. The voice of the Spirit echoes:
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.”
(Revelation 19:7)
New John’s heart stirs. He knows that this marriage is not between a man and woman—it is the union of heaven and earth, of spirit and flesh, of the Lamb and the community of overcomers who did not bow to Babylon nor bear the mark of the beast.
Then, the sound of a great multitude reverberates like thunder, like the rushing of many waters. It is the cry of all nations, of all believers who have been waiting, yearning for this day. Together they shout:
“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!”
The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fall down in worship before the One seated on the throne. Their voices rise together:
“Amen! Hallelujah!”
Each praise carries the weight of history—of suffering, of longing, and now, fulfillment.
In that moment, a mighty voice calls out:
“Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.” (Revelation 19:9)
And who are these blessed ones? They are the weak and scattered like dry leaves—those who came out of Babylon, who refused the mark of the beast, who were harvested by the Word of Revelation. They were not powerful in the eyes of the world, but they were faithful.
Now gathered at Mount Zion, they are called the firstfruits, the twelve hearts, clothed in fine linen, standing with the Lamb.
Their gathering fulfills the mystery of Revelation 14, where the heavenly barn—the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony—is filled with those who kept their garments white and their testimony true.
“The linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.”
These saints are not just guests—they are family. Their garments shine because their lives have been purified by the fire of testimony. They are now united with Christ, not in thought alone, but in reality.
The Physical Fulfillment of Revelation, pp. 238–244
The Rider on the White Horse – The Word of God
As the sound of celebration still echoes through heaven and the faithful gather at the wedding banquet, a sudden shift in vision occurs. New John, the one who has walked through tribulation, now sees the sky split open, revealing a majestic and terrifying scene.
Before him stands a white horse, blazing with purity and authority. Its rider carries the weight of heaven’s armies and the judgment of God. The name by which He is called pierces the soul: “Faithful and True.” His eyes burn like fire, and on His head are many crowns. He is robed in garments dipped in blood, and His name is:
“The Word of God.” (Revelation 19:11,13)
New John feels the gravity of this moment. The rider is Jesus Christ—but He does not ride alone. He is accompanied by an army—riders also upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, who follow the Lamb into battle. This is not a battle of swords and spears, but a war of doctrine. The white horse symbolizes the promised pastor, and the armies behind Him represent those who stand with the testimony of the revealed Word.
From His mouth comes a sharp sword—not made of metal, but formed by truth. This is the Word of judgment, sharper than any double-edged blade, cutting through deception and error.
“Out of His mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.” (v.15)
On His robe and His thigh is written:
“KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
The beast and the kings of the earth—those who once ruled by falsehood—now gather their armies. These are not just political rulers, but the pastors of the world, glyphs, and destroyers—those who led God’s people astray with false doctrine. They ride their own horses, wielding their own swords, which also represent doctrine—but it is a doctrine of deception.
This is the confrontation prophesied: the final battle between truth and lies, between the Word of God and the doctrines of the beast.
New John now plays a pivotal role—not as a bystander, but as a warrior chosen and armed with truth. The Spirit of heaven unites with him. He becomes one with the Lamb in judgment, wielding the same sword of truth that comes from the mouth of the Rider. He strikes down the mounted troops—those false pastors—with the Word of testimony that reveals the realities of betrayal and destruction.
The battle ends not in uncertainty, but in absolute judgment.
“The birds gorged themselves on their flesh.” (v.21)
This disturbing image is figurative. The birds flying in mid-air are the spirits of the martyrs—those who were killed for their testimony, now called to witness the defeat of their enemies. An angel standing in the sun calls out:
“Come, gather together for the great supper of God!”
The sun the angel stands upon is New John—for he is the one who bears the truth like light. The angel’s cry is not for violence, but for fulfillment: that those who have been waiting—both in the spirit and in the flesh—may now witness the full and righteous judgment of the destroyers.
The oxen and fattened cattle that the birds consume represent the pastors and destroyers. They had devoured God’s people with their lies, and now their own judgment becomes food for testimony.
The words of testimony that New John gives—concerning the betrayers and the destroyers—are the true spiritual meal at the wedding banquet. This is what the guests must consume: the Word that testifies to reality.
As New John watches this unfold, he is not filled with pride or vengeance, but with reverence and resolution. He understands that Revelation 18 was the wedding of Babylon and the devil. But now, Revelation 19 is the wedding of the Lamb and the one who overcame the beast—a new covenant sealed in truth.
Revelation 20: The 1,000-Year Kingdom and Final Judgment
The vision shifts once more. The battlefield has been cleared, and silence lingers in the air as heaven prepares for a new age—one not of war, but of restoration.
New John sees an angel descending from heaven, powerful and commanding, and in his hand is a great chain. As he looks closer, he realizes this is no ordinary angel—it is himself. The vision confirms what he already knows deep within: he is the one who has overcome.
“An angel seized the dragon… and bound him for 1,000 years.” (Revelation 20:2)
This is New John’s mission. The dragon, that ancient serpent, the deceiver of the nations, is captured—not with physical force, but with the Word of testimony. The great chain is not forged of iron but is composed of the fulfilled prophecies—the evidence that proves who the real enemy is.
He locks the dragon into the abyss, sealing it shut. The serpent who once deceived Eve, who corrupted the Garden, who led the destroyers of the first and second tabernacle—now lies powerless, imprisoned by the one who testifies to reality.
Then, another scene appears: thrones—glorious, shining, radiant—set in place. Seated upon them are those given the authority to judge.
“They came to life and reigned with Christ for 1,000 years.” (v.4)
New John sees them clearly:
- The martyrs, those who were beheaded for their testimony to Jesus and the Word of God.
- The faithful, those who refused to worship the beast or receive its mark.
- The 12 tribes of Shincheonji, those sealed, judged righteous, and raised up from the dust of misunderstanding.
Among these thrones are the twelve disciples of Judah, martyred long ago. But now, their spirits have descended and are one with the twelve tribe leaders of Shincheonji, judging not by human sentiment but by the truth of the fulfilled word.
This is the first resurrection.
New John watches with wonder, knowing this is not metaphor. The resurrection is real—flesh and spirit united. Those who were alive in the body but did not worship the beast, who remained pure, are united with the spirit of the martyrs. Together, they begin the new heaven and new earth.
“Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them…” (v.6)
But judgment is not based on emotions or religious routine. New John reflects:
“Until now, I thought that one received eternal life by having a perfect attendance, doing volunteer work, and giving offerings diligently. But in reality, the enticement is the fiery lake of burning sulfur.”
The Book of Life is opened. Those whose names are written in it receive eternal life. They wear white robes and dwell within the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony. But those written in the book of death, who wear dark garments, remain outside—weeping and gnashing their teeth.
The Final Rebellion
But even in a kingdom of peace, evil still stirs. After 1,000 years, New John sees Satan released for a brief moment.
“After the 1,000 years are over, Satan will be released…” (v.7)
The dragon deceives once more, gathering Gog and Magog, a vast number, like sand on the seashore. They surround the Holy City, poised for one last rebellion. The atmosphere is tense, but there is no fear. For fire comes down from heaven and devours them.
“And the devil… was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur…” (v.10)
There, he joins the beast and the false prophet, to be tormented forever. The rebellion ends not with negotiation but with divine finality.
The Great White Throne Judgment
Finally, New John sees a great white throne. The One seated upon it radiates purity, majesty, and irreversible justice.
“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who was seated on it…” (v.11)
Before the throne stand the dead, great and small. The books are opened—not fables or creeds, but the book of deeds. Another book is opened: the Book of Life.
Each person is judged according to what they have done. Those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death—not physical annihilation, but eternal separation from God.
Revelation 21: A New Heaven and New Earth
New John’s eyes open to behold something unlike anything he had seen before. The tumult of judgment has passed. The dragon is bound. The rebellion is silenced. And now, from the ashes of the old world, something breathtaking descends.
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth…” (Revelation 21:1)
The first heaven and the first earth—the corrupted systems of the religious world—have passed away. This is not the literal destruction of planets and stars. It is the end of traditional Christianity, the conclusion of the world built on man’s interpretation, and the beginning of a new spiritual reality established by the fulfillment of prophecy.
As New John watches, the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, descends from heaven. It is not a city made of bricks and mortar. It is the spiritual dwelling of God, descending upon the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, where God’s word has been fulfilled on earth.
“I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.” (v.2)
This bride is not a woman but the community of overcomers—the holy people prepared through the revealed word. The Spirit of God and Jesus now dwell among them. The spirits of the twelve disciples, the seven lambs, and the twenty-four elders descend and unite with their physical counterparts:
- The twelve tribe leaders of Shincheonji receive the spirits of the twelve apostles.
- The seven educators receive the spirits of the seven lambs.
- The twenty-four church departments are filled with the spirits of the twenty-four elders who once stood around the heavenly throne.
“Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them.” (v.3)
New John stands amid this glorious union. His heart is overwhelmed—not with pride, but with awe and gratitude. He understands the weight of his testimony. He is the promised pastor, the one who overcame, the one to whom the Spirit has come. Through him, heaven and earth have become one.
No longer will there be death or mourning. The cries of sorrow that echoed through generations are silenced.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
Here, wolves and lambs feed together, and lions eat straw like oxen. There is no more fear, no more deception. Only truth, peace, and union.
“He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be My son.” (v.7)
The city itself shines with the glory of God. Its walls are of jasper, its streets pure gold, transparent as glass. Its foundations are adorned with precious stones, and its twelve gates are twelve pearls.
But this is not about architecture—it is figurative. The living stones of this temple are the saints of the twelve tribes, sealed and gathered through the Word. The twelve gates represent the twelve tribes, and the foundation stones are the twelve apostles. There is no physical temple within the city, for God and the Lamb are its temple.
The Bride, the Wife of the Lamb
The angel now speaks to John again and says:
“Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”
He is taken to a high mountain and shown the Holy City descending from heaven. But this bride is not a person—it is the figurative temple, the united body of saints.
New John sees this with clarity. He has not only been shown these visions—he is part of them. The church built through him is the fulfilled reality of the city that John saw.
The bride has made herself ready. The linen she wears is righteousness, and her adornment is faithfulness. This is not just a vision of the future—it is the present reality for those who recognize the testimony.
Revelation 22: The River of Life and the Tree of Life
As New John stands amidst the beauty of the Holy City, his eyes are drawn to something flowing with crystalline purity. He beholds a river—not of water from earth, but of life from God.
“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.” (Revelation 22:1)
This river is not a literal stream. It is the revealed Word—flowing from the throne, that is, from God and the Lamb, through the promised pastor. It nourishes the city and heals the nations. The Zion Christian Missionary Center, where the revealed word is taught and believers are trained, is the physical fulfillment of this river.
On each side of the river stands the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, one for every month. These are the twelve tribes, each bearing fruit through the Word of truth. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. This means that those who receive the revealed word and apply it—those who wash the robes of their hearts—will be restored and made whole.
“No longer will there be any curse.” (v.3)
The curse from Genesis—the separation between God and man caused by sin—is now removed. The ones who were once exiled from Eden now return. They see God’s face. His name is written on their foreheads. There is no more night, no need for a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light, and they reign forever and ever.
Here, at the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, there is no tree of the knowledge of good and evil—only the tree of life remains. For Babylon, the tree of lies, has already been judged and removed in Revelation 18. What remains is purity, life, and peace.
Final Invitation and Warning
As the vision nears its end, the voice of Jesus is heard:
“Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.” (Revelation 22:7)
The invitation is not to the curious, but to the obedient—to those who hear and hold to the fulfilled reality, the physical events of Revelation, as testified by the one who received and proclaimed it.
“Do not add to or take away from the words of the prophecy in this book…” (v.18–19)
Only those who preserve and believe in the fulfilled word may enter the Holy City. To alter it is to deny its reality. To reject it is to be excluded from the tree of life.
Final Testimony from the Overcomer
Then comes the ultimate clarity:
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches.” (Revelation 22:16)
The angel is New John (Lee Man-hee, 이만희)—not Jesus himself, not God, but the witness, the overcomer who received the opened scroll in Revelation 10, who fought in Revelation 12, and who now testifies to all that was fulfilled, from Revelation 1 to 22.
The voice of the Spirit and the bride now call:
“Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come, and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. (v.17)
In SCJ theology, the Spirit is Jesus, and the bride is the overcomer and the church that belongs to the Lamb. Together, they call out to the world—not for religion, but for truth. Not for tradition, but for testimony.
It Is Done — Fulfillment Complete
With these words, the vision concludes.
“Yes, I am coming soon.” “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20)
The war between God and Satan has ended. The old world has passed. A new creation has come. The destroyers are judged. The overcomers reign. God now dwells among His people—not in metaphor, but in fulfilled reality.
New John, now fully aware of all that he has seen, experienced, and testified, bows his head. The scroll has been opened. The testimony has been given. The promise has been fulfilled.
The wedding has taken place. The dragon is bound. The New Jerusalem has descended. And the water of life flows—clear as crystal—for all who will receive it.
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