Pre-Revelation 2

This next post was inspired by the book Lectures on the Revelation by Ironside.  First edition of this book was in 1920, interesting how truth will stand the test of time!  Mr. Ironside makes a comparison between the events of Genesis and the book of Revelation.  Which makes the Word of God a perfect circle.   Lets see:

Genesis
1. The creation.   Heaven and Earth
2. An Earthly paradise.
          a.  River of blessing, tree of life etc. 
          b.  All of it lost through sin of man.
3.  First man and his wife
4.  Animal sacrifice.  Typical was the perfect lamb.
5.  Introduction of the serpent to fool Adam and Eve.  The beginning of sin.
6.  Many firsts:
     a.  multi-marriages, rebel, drunkard.....etc.
7.  We read of Babel
8.  Man's city
9.  Much death, pain, gnashing of teeth, tears, blood and sorrow.


 Revelation
1. The New Creation.  New Heaven and Earth.
2. Paradise of God. 
         a.  Tree of Life
         b.  Water of life coming out of the throne of God
         c.  Regained through Christ's atonement
3.  Second Man and His Bride
4.  Lamb slain and risen is in the midst of the throne.
5.  Serpent called the devil or Satan is thrown into the lake of fire.
6.  In Revelation, all those who refuse to accept God's grace are removed from Him.---Forever!
7.  Warning and need to think about it's doom. (the behavior of those in Babel and it's demise)
8.  God's city
9.  God returning to wipe away all the tears.  God ushering in all those redeemed into His kingdom where there is no death, pain, gnashing of teeth, tears, blood and sorrow!

These are only a few comparisons made, there are many more.  I believe it is important to get right with God, accept his grace today!  Do not wait until all prophecy is fulfilled, He is our heavenly Father and will provide for us. 
I will leave you today with Romans 4:16&17 

Blessings to you all.