Read the Book!

Paul, in his ministry, did not hold back from declaring the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27). I would encourage you to not ignore the Biblical teaching regarding the end of this age. Jesus made many references to this time in statements and parables (see Mt. 24-25, Lk. 21 and other passages). Paul also teaches about this time in 2 Thessalonians, 1 Co. 15 and more. Some ignore the book of Revelation as too confusing; but it is inspiring reading seeing the Lord’s plan for the culmination of this age and His victories over evil. I encourage you to read what is written on this subject for your own education and encouragement of others as well.

Revelation has a multitude of passages referenced from the rest of the Bible. The best way to understand it is to know your Bible. Revelation is a prophecy (not history) of things to come. It is a book written with symbols that come from the language of creation and redemption. Reading through the book it is amazing how much worship of the Lord is included. Revelation is a book about overcoming and learning to rule and reign with Christ. It is the revelation (unveiling) of who Jesus is and what He is about. You may not know the interpretation yet but being familiar with the content is the first step.

We do not set dates but are aware of the signs declaring the nearness of Jesus’ coming. Jesus said “and there will be . . . pestilences (pandemics)” (Mt. 24:7). It is the Lord’s decision when He comes, but He will come! (Acts 1:11, 2 Th. 1:8). He may postpone (Lk. 12:45) but He has a strategy.

When this portion of the counsel of God is studied and embraced it produces a Kingdom perspective on current events as well as a purifying of our motives (1 Jn. 3:3).