Greetings in The Name of Jesus Christ, The Deliverer,
Foundation 4. The Revelation of Jesus Christ
The book of Revelation is our fourth foundational truth. It is essential for completing our underpinning. Knowing the future gives us perspective and clarity on how we should live today.
The very name of this book suggest something profound is being revealed. This sacred book promises a blessing to those who read it’s words. ( Revelation 1:3 )
Many christians have read or attempted to read the book of Revelation and have abandoned the endeavor. This abandoning is to the delight of our spiritual enemies. In reading Revelation, one must understand that one of the chief characteristics of prophetic scriptures, is their ” blurriness,” on this side of fulfillment. This blurriness comes from our limitations as finite beings. We are colliding with the character and infinity of God. In attempting to understand the communication of a God, that dwells outside of time, we are bound by our fallen nature. The book of Revelation encapsulates this. In this remarkable book, we find the intersection of past, present, and future and a glimpse into first, second, and third heaven and their unique hosts. We are overwhelmed by this intersection.
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 NKJV
Having acknowledged our limitations, The book of Revelation is still an unveiling to us. Our Heavenly Father designed and orchestrated the book to be read and understood. The book of Revelation is not hard to read, it is hard to believe. It is monumental in scope and breadth. For strange reasons, people have a tendency to change their exegesis ( how one explains or interprets scripture ) when they get to the final book of The Bible. I encourage you to read the book of Revelation and simply accept the plain truth that is written, no matter how extraordinary the message. Of course, God does use symbols at times but through the Holy Spirit and other scriptures, He reveals His symbology.
The book of Revelation is absolutely clear on the following points.
- The world will one day unite into a global entity, politically, economically, and ecumenically.
- At some point in the future, earth and society will plunge into unparalleled darkness and chaos.
- For a season, a man of unimaginable evil will come to power as world leader.
- Jesus Christ will return.
- The present heavens and earth will pass away.
- At the completion, all is restored and made new.
Then He who sat on the throne said, ” Behold, I make all things new. ” And He said to me, ” Write, for these words are true and faithful.” Revelation 21:5 NKJV
In summary, here are our four foundations for a correct and current world view.
- Remember the Garden
- The Flood of Noah
- The Incarnation of Jesus Christ
- The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Meditate upon the scriptures supporting these foundations. They will provide a ready defense against the hurricane of deception blowing through our midst.
And Jesus answered and said to them: ” Take heed that no one deceives you. Matthew 24:4 NKJV
your brother in Christ
P.S. Jesus Christ is coming soon