| Revelation An Open Book for our Study |
Today's Text:
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 1:3
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The Message:
Many have entertained the idea that the book of Revelation is a sealed book, and they will not devote time and study to its mysteries. They say that they are to keep looking to the glories of salvation, and that the mysteries revealed to John on the Isle of Patmos are worthy of less consideration than these.
But God does not so regard this book. He declares: "I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly." [Revelation 22:18-20.].
The book of Revelation opens to the world what has been, what is, and what is to come; it is for our instruction upon whom the ends of the world are come. It should be studied with reverential awe. We are privileged in knowing what is for our learning. But do we treat the Word of God with the reverence which is His due, and with the gratitude which God would be pleased to see? "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." [ 2 Timothy 3:16, 17.]
The Lord Himself revealed to His servant John the mysteries of the book of Revelation, and He designs that they shall be open to the study of all. In this book are depicted scenes that are now in the past and some of eternal interest that are taking place around us; other of its prophecies will not receive their complete fulfilment until the close of time, when the last great conflict between the powers of darkness and the Prince of heaven will take place.
Many of the prophecies are about to be fulfilled in quick succession. Every element of power is about to be set to work. Past history will be repeated, old controversies will arouse to new life, and peril will beset God's people on every side. Intensity is taking possession of the human family. It is permeating everything upon the earth. And for what? Games, plays, amusements; people are rushing and crowding and contending for the mastery. That which is common and perishable is absorbing their attention, so that things of eternal interest are scarcely thought of.
Human beings, possessed with energy, zeal, and perseverance, will place all their God-given powers in cooperation with Satan's despotism to make void the law of God. Impostors of every caste and grade will claim to be worthy and true, and there will be a magnifying of the common and impure against the true and the holy. Thus the spurious is accepted, and the true standard of holiness is discarded, as the word of God was discarded by Adam and Eve for the lie of Satan.-Manuscript 143, 1901.
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Commentary:
My friend, in the book of Revelation the Lord has revealed to us that which was and is to come. The persecution that was upon the church in the first century will come upon it in the last days. The battle against the elect of God will continue until the Son of God comes in the clouds of glory.
The enmity that Satan has against the people of God is manifested in all of his works of evil. The people that he most especially hates are those who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. To the Seventh-day Adventist church has he focused his great deceptive power to corrupt and overcome. Through the doctrine of the trinity he has accomplished his work.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church, which was once a pure and undefiled church spoken of in the book of Revelation as the church of Philadelphia, had no fault before God, but now has become the church of Laodicea, a church which has no commendation. The Faithful and True Witness of God says "Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:" (Revelation 3:17). The church has been entrusted with the riches of truth, but have become complacent in their knowledge, and have been corrupted by Satan.
By the adoption of the doctrine of the trinity, the church has forsaken the One true God for the triune god of Babylon. As such they no longer are led by the Spirit of Christ, but by the spirit of Satan. The book of Revelation reveals that the church no longer has the righteousness of Christ but the false righteousness of the trinity. Jesus is depicted as on the outside seeking to gain entrance. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock" (Revelation 3:20).
The leaders of the church have been corrupted by their love of the trinity, and defend it with all of their might. Some are deceived, but many are not. They have the truth that is in the Word of God that plainly reveals to them that the trinity is false, but they choose to ignore and resist the working of God upon their hearts. Those who oppose the trinity in favor of the Word of God are ridiculed, derided, and chased from the church. These faithful followers are the true elect of God and will not be overcome, for Christ is their refuge and strength.
My friend, read the book of Revelation, for it is the testimony of Jesus Christ, and He will reveal Himself to you.
God bless,
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Video of the Week
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| Trinity Problems - Imad Awde (WA) |
The question has been asked "What is wrong with the trinity? Why make such a big fuss about it?" In this presentation Imad highlights 20 problems in the trinity and presents a 60 year old challenge for all protestants.
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