Revelation a Bible Study

The Book of Revelation, a Bible Study

Start date: September 8, 2013, Sunday Evenings beginning @ 6:00 PM

Conference Room, Education Building, PMUMC, 25 Wesley Rd, Peralta, NM

Several years ago, our Sunday night Bible Study began our preparation for the study of Revelation.  We have examined Genesis, Daniel, John, Matthew, Acts, Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Galatians, Ephesians, some of Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Malachi, and Zechariah.  The whole of the Bible is touched by the content and subject matter of Revelation.  Therefore, one cannot be overly prepared to study it’s prophesy of Hope and promise of God’s Justice.

For me, Revelation reveals God and His never ending love for mankind.  When you consider the infinite warnings, prophesy, and pleadings to come to genuine faith, God’s judgment should not be a surprise.  When this earth has vanished from existence, what memories would you expect God to desire for His elect to remember?  Those in hell’s torment are reminded every day of their deliberate rejection of Christ.  After all, He left all sin unpunished for thousands of years before bringing the New Covenant into being with Christ as its progenitor (see, Romans 9:22-25).

God promised to never leave or forsake His true and faithful.  Revelation details how that promise is carried out along with the judgment for sin.  The final 7 years (Tribulation) are the most promising of all prophesy for those who have genuine faith (see, Romans 11:26-32; and, Revelation 17:12-14).  Those who are blessed to be among the faithful who overcome the anti-christ have great rewards to share (Revelation 7:13-17).

Hope?  Yes, the great hope of all Christians is to see our Lord and Savior returning with those faithful who have fallen asleep (died before).  The Glory of Heaven is beyond my capacity to assimilate its grandeur.  How do we understand that the living water will flow as a river down the main street?  Or, the streets paved with gold?  Or, a place of such peace and tranquility that there is no more pain, crying, or distress?  We understand very well the trials and tribulations of every day earthly life.  But, there is that day coming when all will be made anew so that we dwell in the presence of God with Christ as our savior and king forever.  Can you imagine it?

For those who defy God and reject Christ, the consequences are most severe.  This occurs for at least 2 reasons:  1) to offer the final gospel call to salvation for those who will repent and receive Christ as Lord, Master, and Savior; and, 2) for the elect to know without any further doubt the absolute sovereignty of God.  We can then enjoy eternity without the struggle to acquire and maintain genuine faith.  Our Sanctification will mature into solid forever faith.

Sunday night was chosen because it takes deliberate effort to get out and attend a Bible Study at that time.  We have consistently had great attendance.  We do take off for holidays.  Please, everyone is welcome.  Your questions and comments are important to this class.

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God bless you, R