SUNDAY mornings 10:15am - in the Fellowship Hall

The book of Revelations 

The next book of the Bible that we will study on Sunday mornings is Revelation. The Greek word for that book is “Apocalypse.” Now, “apocalypse” in English conjures up something different than “Revelation.” Certainly, the last book of the Bible talks about the destruction of the world/cosmos. This world will be brought to an End by God Himself. And, there is an urgency in the book to understand this and to live accordingly. But, “apocalypse” etymologically means to “uncover” something.

 

            Revelation is not primarily to “uncover” secrets heretofore unknown—as many false teachers of this book promulgate. Rather, it is to call Christ's people to repentance and faith and a joyful confidence, especially in hard times (which seem to be all the time). And, to pray to our ascended and reigning Lord, “come Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20) even as we live as His witnesses here on earth, until He answers that prayer.

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