Even before we actually sit down together and study Revelation I am finding some very exciting things in the book. I personally have never studied Revelation in detail, and knew that I was into many hours in the book as we undertook this subject.....as Chapter 1 promises...I am already blessed to be studying the book of Revelation. Here are two things that I have learned.
First of all...the Book of Revelation is a love story! Yes a love story! What a concept!
In Tim LaHays book "The Merciful God of Prophecy' he points out that all of prophecy is about love.... how God loves us enough to not only warn us about what will be taking place, but...warning us so that we might choose Him - choose salvation in the arms of Jesus. That is the God of love and mercy. If there is doom and gloom in prophecy it has to do with warning people, and showing the Almighty God in action. There is always the message of "choose God" before the final day of humanity comes to an end. God gives mercy upon mercy upon mercy, then He becomes the Judge. He loves us as long as He can. He warns us as long as He can. Judgment must come at some point.
The other thing I just read, and really enjoyed the thought...In Dr. David Jeremiahs book "Escape the Coming Night," a review of Revealtion, he discusses the seven churches in chapters two and three. He makes an interesting comment.....for those who say they do not have to go to church, do not have to attend group worship because they can worship at home alone, just reading chapters 2 and 3 discount this. God speaks directly to groups of people in churches. He focuses on people who have come together to live and worship. No where does God seem to speak to those ' lone ranger' Christians who chose not to be part of a body of believers. WOW! What a great thought.
Just these two toughts alone have greatly blessed my study. Can't wait to get into the following chapters, and to have a group of ladies to discuss this all with in a few weeks.
I highly recommend the two books that I have just mentioned.
Lets hope Jesus comes back before I get the opportunity to post my next blog!!! Keep looking up for His glorious appearing!!
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