A couple of closing thoughts on the message series “blockbuster ENDINGS”. I’m so PUMPED about the messages for the next two weeks. If you have friends, family, or coworkers I think next Sundays message on 8/1 could make a huge impact especially if they are not Christ-followers.
Here’s a couple thoughts from the overall message series:
- Our view of WHY God gave us the Bible will directly impact how we respond to it. Did God give us the Bible just so we could be informed? Or did He give it to us so that we would live changed lives because we know and love Him?
- Is Revelation a PUZZLE to be solved or is it a PICTURE that inspires us to love Him and serve Him with endurance?
- Would you find it surprising that the general writing genre of Revelation’s is symbolism – have your read trying to literally?
- I’m amazed at how “SPECUTLATION” (which is basically guessing) gets thrown around as if it’s true. Also, I discovered that building “presupposition” upon “presupposition” can be dicey at best.
- Christians REALLY, REALLY have a hard-time saying, “I don’t know”. Everyone loves answers.
- In researching Revelation I’ve found that through the centuries genuine followers of Jesus have had different opinions on the book of Revelation.
- It was interesting to discover that through out Church history those who’ve attempted to interpret Revelation have often done so through the LENS of their culture and time. Views changed as civilization and culture changes.
- Please – I’m NOT trying to say there is no truth you and I can hold onto in Revelation. There are some core TRUTHS in Revelation that will NEVER change no matter how we view it . Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords and is the only and true way to salvation. He’s coming back to conquer evil and Death. Each and every person will give account and be responsible for the lives we lived. Those who put their HOPE in Jesus Christ will get to be with God forever! Those truths NEVER change!
- Knowing “how” the End will turn out (Christ wins!) should motivate us to live such lives that Jesus is made famous to those around us.
May we as followers of Jesus NEVER be so obsessed with the future that we get sidetracked into neglecting the PRESENT mission God has given us TODAY!
My hope and prayer is that no matter what your view on Revelation is…that our love for God, Christ, and others will be reflected in our DAILY actions and deeds.
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