Revelation--Revealing the Past, Present, and the Future
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:1, 3
A revelation is something revealed. The Lord Himself revealed to His servant the mysteries contained in this book, and He designs that they shall be open to the study of all. Its truths are addressed to those living in the last days of this earth's history, as well as to those living in the days of John. Some of the scenes depicted in this prophecy are in the past, some are now taking place; some bring to view the close of the great conflict between the powers of darkness and the Prince of heaven, and some reveal the triumphs and joys of the redeemed in the earth made new.
Let none think, they cannot explain the meaning of every symbol in the Revelation, that it is useless for them to search this book in an effort to know the meaning of the truth it contains....
In the Revelation all the books of the Bible meet an end. Here is the complement of the book of Daniel. One is a prophecy; the other a revelation. (The Acts of the Apostles, 584, 585)
Reflection: This book reveals things that all should know right now. It is as important as water to the body. As you go through each chapter make sure you ask the Lord to give you wisdom to understand, and a contrite and open heart.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:1, 3
A revelation is something revealed. The Lord Himself revealed to His servant the mysteries contained in this book, and He designs that they shall be open to the study of all. Its truths are addressed to those living in the last days of this earth's history, as well as to those living in the days of John. Some of the scenes depicted in this prophecy are in the past, some are now taking place; some bring to view the close of the great conflict between the powers of darkness and the Prince of heaven, and some reveal the triumphs and joys of the redeemed in the earth made new.
Let none think, they cannot explain the meaning of every symbol in the Revelation, that it is useless for them to search this book in an effort to know the meaning of the truth it contains....
In the Revelation all the books of the Bible meet an end. Here is the complement of the book of Daniel. One is a prophecy; the other a revelation. (The Acts of the Apostles, 584, 585)
Reflection: This book reveals things that all should know right now. It is as important as water to the body. As you go through each chapter make sure you ask the Lord to give you wisdom to understand, and a contrite and open heart.
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