If we are to accurately understand the Bible, including the Book of Revelation, it must be revealed to us by God through the power of His spirit. “But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit” (1 Corinthians 2:10). If this is true, what hope do we have? The answer is found in the next verse: But as it is written: ‘EYE HAS NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NOR HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN THE THINGS WHICH GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM’” (1 Corinthians 2:7–9). “But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. This is further shown in chapter 2 beginning in verse 7, So my dear friends, according to the Bible, it’s not a matter of human intellect, but of God choosing to whom He will reveal His message. ![]() But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise…that no flesh should glory in His presence” (1 Corinthians 1:26–27, 29). “For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Paul then goes on to explain, beginning in verse 26, “For it is written: ‘I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND BRING TO NOTHING THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRUDENT.’ Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?” (1 Corinthians 1:19–20). “At that time Jesus answered and said, ‘I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes’” (Matthew 11:25).Īnd, as the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1, The answers to these critical questions are found elsewhere in this collection of writings that we refer to as the Bible. But there’s no end to the number of interpretations people have about this puzzling book, so how can you understand? And how can you know that your understanding is correct? The number seven is significant as we read of seven messengers, seven churches, seven stars, seven golden candlesticks, seven trumpets, and seven last plagues. The book of Revelation is filled with symbolism: stars, candlesticks, multi-headed beasts with horns, trumpets, and much more. Scholars have puzzled over the meaning of seven letters written to seven Asia Minor congregations, as recorded in chapters two and three, but you can understand as you will see on today’s program. Today I’m going to explain a great mystery found in that difficult to understand last book of the Bible-Revelation. The Key to Understanding-A Gift from God?Ī warm welcome to all of you from those of us here at Tomorrow’s World. So stay with me as I’ll answer these questions from the pages of this very book. These messages have far more relevance for you than you might imagine, and you need to know what that is. ![]() ![]() Why were these First Century congregations chosen among all the others extant at that time? Why were their messages a part of Revelation? And do they have relevance for us today? These are a few of the many questions people have regarding the letters to the seven churches, recorded in the second and third chapters of Revelation. Among the many mysteries found in this remarkable book, are seven letters to seven church congregations in Asia Minor. Others have read into it their own differing and conflicting interpretations. Many consider it a sealed book that is impossible to understand. The biblical book of Revelation has puzzled millions.
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