MouseOfAslan
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Why should we read Revelation and study prophecy of Old Testament, New Testament and end times:
God has given us not so subtle clues of His existence as well as His plan along the thousands of years of man being on earth. The Bible is a love story, of His salvation for us, Jews and Gentiles alike.
In the first Chapter of Revelation, John was given an indication that a special blessing is reserved for those who read it and hear it:
Rev. 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.
It is not easy to understand all that is written. In making your studies, you will find that there are some laws which the scholars follow in interpreting Revelation. There are a few variations and you will have to decide for your self which makes sense to you, but I encourage you to make a start in studying Revelation.
There are many types of friends in this world, passing acquaintances, casual yet good friends and then your close ‘I can tell anything’ friends. The latter are usually only a handful in number. Still, your life can impact all of these groups. For those of us that are blessed with a good imagination, I recommend reading The Left Behind Series. There is even a Left Behind for Kids series. I bring this up, as it tells about the people who were left behind, yet impacted before the Tribulation hits. The books are based on studies by Dr.Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins. Even if we are not blessed with a Rapture before the Tribulation starts, or whenever it might happen, the happenings would still be similar. There are many fence sitters in life and it will take some tremendous world events to stimulate their urge to either believe in God or withdraw from any belief what so ever. If the Tribulation were to happen in our time, what could we say in advance to warn our acquaintances, friends, and close friends? If it happens in our time, shouldn’t we take the opportunity to study and pass on information that might be important to those people at a great time of need? A phrase or conversation from you could sit in the back of their mind and pop up in the time of need.
At this time, my question to you all is, Would you like me and/or others to post information on studies, world happenings, etc. on the forums for you to read and pray on? Would you be interested in posting references, etc on this thread? Realize that you would need to take in hand your own studies, and decide which philosophies you adhere to, these are not so important that they interfere with the fact that Jesus, the Son of God, was born per prophecy, died per prophecy and rose again, to shower us with the Love of God to wash away our sins, so that we might have life everlasting with Him. This study would hopefully be a discussion of what resources are out there for you to look for and keeping up with the current events which might fulfill prophecy.
God has given us not so subtle clues of His existence as well as His plan along the thousands of years of man being on earth. The Bible is a love story, of His salvation for us, Jews and Gentiles alike.
In the first Chapter of Revelation, John was given an indication that a special blessing is reserved for those who read it and hear it:
Rev. 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.
It is not easy to understand all that is written. In making your studies, you will find that there are some laws which the scholars follow in interpreting Revelation. There are a few variations and you will have to decide for your self which makes sense to you, but I encourage you to make a start in studying Revelation.
There are many types of friends in this world, passing acquaintances, casual yet good friends and then your close ‘I can tell anything’ friends. The latter are usually only a handful in number. Still, your life can impact all of these groups. For those of us that are blessed with a good imagination, I recommend reading The Left Behind Series. There is even a Left Behind for Kids series. I bring this up, as it tells about the people who were left behind, yet impacted before the Tribulation hits. The books are based on studies by Dr.Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins. Even if we are not blessed with a Rapture before the Tribulation starts, or whenever it might happen, the happenings would still be similar. There are many fence sitters in life and it will take some tremendous world events to stimulate their urge to either believe in God or withdraw from any belief what so ever. If the Tribulation were to happen in our time, what could we say in advance to warn our acquaintances, friends, and close friends? If it happens in our time, shouldn’t we take the opportunity to study and pass on information that might be important to those people at a great time of need? A phrase or conversation from you could sit in the back of their mind and pop up in the time of need.
At this time, my question to you all is, Would you like me and/or others to post information on studies, world happenings, etc. on the forums for you to read and pray on? Would you be interested in posting references, etc on this thread? Realize that you would need to take in hand your own studies, and decide which philosophies you adhere to, these are not so important that they interfere with the fact that Jesus, the Son of God, was born per prophecy, died per prophecy and rose again, to shower us with the Love of God to wash away our sins, so that we might have life everlasting with Him. This study would hopefully be a discussion of what resources are out there for you to look for and keeping up with the current events which might fulfill prophecy.
