Hi, this is a short series of eight posts discussing some of the pitfalls and challenges of studying the Book of Revelation. And the blessings too!
The Book of Revelation stands at the very end of scripture. It is one of the sixty-six books contained within the whole counsel of God and is thus of great importance.
Acts 20:27 ‘For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.’
Some have become obsessed with Revelation and chosen to focus entirely upon this book and ignore the other sixty-five books, and their understanding then becomes unbalanced.
Revelation needs to be understood in the light of the whole of scripture and not a book in isolation.
However, others have foolishly opted to ignore Revelation and they therefore deny themselves the blessings of a part of scripture that is undoubtedly part of the purposes of God. Their understanding of the rest of scripture then becomes unbalanced since they do not have the whole picture.
2 Timothy 3:16 ‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.’
All scripture is God-breathed and we can never say that some verses are more important than others. We have to study scripture as a whole.
Revelation is a vital part of the whole beautiful scripture that we call God’s holy word. We are not called to be obsessed by it, nor are we called to ignore it, but rather to include it in a balenced study of the whole of scripture.
Tomorrow we look at the unveiling of the nature of Christ Jesus.
To view my short e-booklet on Revelation chapter one please press the blue button!.
My previous posts:
- Revelation 22:20 Our cherished hope
There will be a unity of heart when everyone calls out for his glorious return. There will be a spirit of grace upon God’s people that will bring us all together in unity and brotherhood. - Revelation 22:16 God’s Word
No-one has a monopoly on the truths of this magnificent book, and we will all have our struggles and misunderstandings on our journey, but God is demanding that we treat Revelation with the utmost respect that it deserves. The truths that were sealed in Daniel’s time will be opened up according to God’s direction. This will need purified and refined souls to understand and teach, in the midst of immense confusion and mistruths. Please pray for those who are called to understand and teach. - Revelation 22:11 In or Out…
Even at this late stage, a reference to the polarity of mankind, between the righteous and the unrighteous. One thinks of Noah’s Ark, and the obedient who were safe inside and those who chose to ignore Noah’s call for righteousness and stayed outside. - Revelation 22:7 The time is near indeed
Having taken us to the very highest of heights, surveying the Holy City that is beautiful beyond words, John brings us back to our ordinary lives, waiting with a cherished expectation for our Lord to return and keeping the words of this prophecy, with all its encouragements, admonishments and warnings. - Revelation 22:3 No longer any curse
Peter praised his contemporaries for their faith in Christ Jesus although they had never met him in real life and had only heard of him through Peter. Imagine though, what it will feel like, approaching the throne and gazing into the eyes of the Divine, to reach out and touch the very hem of his garment. It will be beyond belief…
Revelation 34 