The Book of The Book of Destiny Destiny Revelation Revelation 5: 1-4 5: 1-4
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The Book of The Book of DestinyDestiny
The Book of The Book of DestinyDestiny
RevelationRevelation
5: 1-45: 1-4
RevelationRevelation
5: 1-45: 1-4
Revelation 5: 1-4Revelation 5: 1-4
• Rev 5:1 Rev 5:1 And And I saw in the right hand of him I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. seals.
• Rev 5:2 Rev 5:2 And I saw a strong angel And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voiceproclaiming with a loud voice, , Who is Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereofseals thereof? ?
• Rev 5:1 Rev 5:1 And And I saw in the right hand of him I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. seals.
• Rev 5:2 Rev 5:2 And I saw a strong angel And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voiceproclaiming with a loud voice, , Who is Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereofseals thereof? ?
Revelation 5: 1-4Revelation 5: 1-4
• Rev 5:3 Rev 5:3 And no man in heaven, nor in And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereonopen the book, neither to look thereon..
• Rev 5:4 Rev 5:4 And And I wept much, because no I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereonthe book, neither to look thereon..
• Rev 5:3 Rev 5:3 And no man in heaven, nor in And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereonopen the book, neither to look thereon..
• Rev 5:4 Rev 5:4 And And I wept much, because no I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereonthe book, neither to look thereon..
Outline Outline
• 1- The Book or Scroll itself1- The Book or Scroll itself• a. Is in the right hand of Goda. Is in the right hand of God• b. Is written on the front & backb. Is written on the front & back• c. Is sealed with seven sealsc. Is sealed with seven seals• 2- The search for the one worthy to 2- The search for the one worthy to
open the Book of Destinyopen the Book of Destiny• a. The Search proclaimed by an angela. The Search proclaimed by an angel• b. The Search Failsb. The Search Fails• c. The prophet weepsc. The prophet weeps• d. the contents of the book are sealedd. the contents of the book are sealed
• 1- The Book or Scroll itself1- The Book or Scroll itself• a. Is in the right hand of Goda. Is in the right hand of God• b. Is written on the front & backb. Is written on the front & back• c. Is sealed with seven sealsc. Is sealed with seven seals• 2- The search for the one worthy to 2- The search for the one worthy to
open the Book of Destinyopen the Book of Destiny• a. The Search proclaimed by an angela. The Search proclaimed by an angel• b. The Search Failsb. The Search Fails• c. The prophet weepsc. The prophet weeps• d. the contents of the book are sealedd. the contents of the book are sealed
IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction
• There should be no break between Chapters There should be no break between Chapters Four and Five. The same scene of God’s throne Four and Five. The same scene of God’s throne is being covered.is being covered.
• God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand.sealed book in His right hand.
• Note the book has never been opened. The Note the book has never been opened. The importance of the sealed book cannot be over importance of the sealed book cannot be over emphasized.emphasized.
• The book is the key to understanding the rest of The book is the key to understanding the rest of the book of Revelation.the book of Revelation.
• There should be no break between Chapters There should be no break between Chapters Four and Five. The same scene of God’s throne Four and Five. The same scene of God’s throne is being covered.is being covered.
• God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand.sealed book in His right hand.
• Note the book has never been opened. The Note the book has never been opened. The importance of the sealed book cannot be over importance of the sealed book cannot be over emphasized.emphasized.
• The book is the key to understanding the rest of The book is the key to understanding the rest of the book of Revelation.the book of Revelation.
• The book is the official document of the The book is the official document of the last days of human history, the climactic last days of human history, the climactic events of the universe. events of the universe.
• The world’s future is about to be unfolded The world’s future is about to be unfolded before one’s very eyes. (CP 1:1)before one’s very eyes. (CP 1:1)
• The book is the official document of the The book is the official document of the last days of human history, the climactic last days of human history, the climactic events of the universe. events of the universe.
• The world’s future is about to be unfolded The world’s future is about to be unfolded before one’s very eyes. (CP 1:1)before one’s very eyes. (CP 1:1)
The BookThe BookThe BookThe Book
• Looking at the book itselfLooking at the book itself• John sees God holding the book in the John sees God holding the book in the
palm of His right hand.palm of His right hand.
• The Picture is this: God is extending the The Picture is this: God is extending the book outward, poised to hand it to book outward, poised to hand it to someone, if a person can be found worthy someone, if a person can be found worthy enough to open it. enough to open it.
• Looking at the book itselfLooking at the book itself• John sees God holding the book in the John sees God holding the book in the
palm of His right hand.palm of His right hand.
• The Picture is this: God is extending the The Picture is this: God is extending the book outward, poised to hand it to book outward, poised to hand it to someone, if a person can be found worthy someone, if a person can be found worthy enough to open it. enough to open it.
• The fact that God Himself is holding The fact that God Himself is holding the book in His right hand shows us the book in His right hand shows us several things:several things:
• 1- God is the supreme authority over the 1- God is the supreme authority over the end of the world. He governs all the events end of the world. He governs all the events of history on earth and in heaven. of history on earth and in heaven.
• God holds the future in His hands, the God holds the future in His hands, the destiny of all the world.destiny of all the world.
• The fact that God Himself is holding The fact that God Himself is holding the book in His right hand shows us the book in His right hand shows us several things:several things:
• 1- God is the supreme authority over the 1- God is the supreme authority over the end of the world. He governs all the events end of the world. He governs all the events of history on earth and in heaven. of history on earth and in heaven.
• God holds the future in His hands, the God holds the future in His hands, the destiny of all the world.destiny of all the world.
• 1Ti 1:17 1Ti 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• Rev 19:6 Rev 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. God omnipotent reigneth.
• Exd 15:18 Exd 15:18 The LORD shall reign for ever The LORD shall reign for ever and ever. and ever.
• 1Ti 1:17 1Ti 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• Rev 19:6 Rev 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. God omnipotent reigneth.
• Exd 15:18 Exd 15:18 The LORD shall reign for ever The LORD shall reign for ever and ever. and ever.
• 2- God is ready to carry out and execute 2- God is ready to carry out and execute events. He is ready for the end of time to events. He is ready for the end of time to begin, ready for the end of the world to be begin, ready for the end of the world to be launched. It is simply a matter of finding launched. It is simply a matter of finding someone worthy to carry out and oversee someone worthy to carry out and oversee the events for God.the events for God.
• 2- God is ready to carry out and execute 2- God is ready to carry out and execute events. He is ready for the end of time to events. He is ready for the end of time to begin, ready for the end of the world to be begin, ready for the end of the world to be launched. It is simply a matter of finding launched. It is simply a matter of finding someone worthy to carry out and oversee someone worthy to carry out and oversee the events for God.the events for God.
• 3- The book is written on both the front and the 3- The book is written on both the front and the back of the pages. The book was actually a roll back of the pages. The book was actually a roll or a scroll. or a scroll.
• Remember: there were no printing presses or Remember: there were no printing presses or books as we know them back then.books as we know them back then.
• They wrote on small sheets of paper called They wrote on small sheets of paper called “Papyrus” about 10”x8”“Papyrus” about 10”x8”
• If a large amount of writing was to be done they If a large amount of writing was to be done they joined and taped the sheets together.joined and taped the sheets together.
• When writing was done they rolled the sheets up When writing was done they rolled the sheets up into a scroll. into a scroll.
• Then a thread or ribbon was tied around the Then a thread or ribbon was tied around the scroll…this is what is meant by seal…scroll…this is what is meant by seal…
• This scroll had seven such seals or ribbons.This scroll had seven such seals or ribbons.
• 3- The book is written on both the front and the 3- The book is written on both the front and the back of the pages. The book was actually a roll back of the pages. The book was actually a roll or a scroll. or a scroll.
• Remember: there were no printing presses or Remember: there were no printing presses or books as we know them back then.books as we know them back then.
• They wrote on small sheets of paper called They wrote on small sheets of paper called “Papyrus” about 10”x8”“Papyrus” about 10”x8”
• If a large amount of writing was to be done they If a large amount of writing was to be done they joined and taped the sheets together.joined and taped the sheets together.
• When writing was done they rolled the sheets up When writing was done they rolled the sheets up into a scroll. into a scroll.
• Then a thread or ribbon was tied around the Then a thread or ribbon was tied around the scroll…this is what is meant by seal…scroll…this is what is meant by seal…
• This scroll had seven such seals or ribbons.This scroll had seven such seals or ribbons.
The SealsThe Seals The SealsThe Seals • The seals show us: The seals show us: • 1- This is the last will and testament of 1- This is the last will and testament of
God. God.
• 2- In a Roman world the will had to be 2- In a Roman world the will had to be witnessed by seven persons. Each person witnessed by seven persons. Each person attached his own personal seal.attached his own personal seal.
• 3- This can be opened only when the 3- This can be opened only when the recipient came to legally claim the willrecipient came to legally claim the will
• The seals show us: The seals show us: • 1- This is the last will and testament of 1- This is the last will and testament of
God. God.
• 2- In a Roman world the will had to be 2- In a Roman world the will had to be witnessed by seven persons. Each person witnessed by seven persons. Each person attached his own personal seal.attached his own personal seal.
• 3- This can be opened only when the 3- This can be opened only when the recipient came to legally claim the willrecipient came to legally claim the will
• 4- God’s will concerning the disposition of 4- God’s will concerning the disposition of the world and all that belongs to Him is the world and all that belongs to Him is being revealed.being revealed.
• 5- It also shows what God intends to do 5- It also shows what God intends to do with those who rejected and cursed Him with those who rejected and cursed Him as well as what he will do with those as well as what he will do with those accepted and worshipped Him.accepted and worshipped Him.
• 4- God’s will concerning the disposition of 4- God’s will concerning the disposition of the world and all that belongs to Him is the world and all that belongs to Him is being revealed.being revealed.
• 5- It also shows what God intends to do 5- It also shows what God intends to do with those who rejected and cursed Him with those who rejected and cursed Him as well as what he will do with those as well as what he will do with those accepted and worshipped Him.accepted and worshipped Him.
• 6- The seven seals also show us the secrecy of the book. God has sealed the book with seven seals in order to keep the events of the end time from being known.
• 7- They are not to be known by man until god is ready to reveal them. Man cannot figure this out by human intellect.
• 6- The seven seals also show us the secrecy of the book. God has sealed the book with seven seals in order to keep the events of the end time from being known.
• 7- They are not to be known by man until god is ready to reveal them. Man cannot figure this out by human intellect.
• Rom 11:33 Rom 11:33 O the depth of the riches both O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out! ways past finding out!
• Rom 11:33 Rom 11:33 O the depth of the riches both O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out! ways past finding out!
The Search For One WorthyThe Search For One Worthy
• Four Facts:Four Facts:• 1- John saw a strong angel that was so 1- John saw a strong angel that was so
strong he could shout through the strong he could shout through the Universe and be heard by all in the Universe and be heard by all in the heavens and the earth.heavens and the earth.
• He shouts the most penetrating question He shouts the most penetrating question of human history: Who is worthy to open of human history: Who is worthy to open the bookthe book
• Four Facts:Four Facts:• 1- John saw a strong angel that was so 1- John saw a strong angel that was so
strong he could shout through the strong he could shout through the Universe and be heard by all in the Universe and be heard by all in the heavens and the earth.heavens and the earth.
• He shouts the most penetrating question He shouts the most penetrating question of human history: Who is worthy to open of human history: Who is worthy to open the bookthe book
• 2-This shows how extremely majestic God 2-This shows how extremely majestic God is when no one…man or angel is worthy is when no one…man or angel is worthy and a search has to be conducted to and a search has to be conducted to approach God and carry out His plan.approach God and carry out His plan.
• 2-This shows how extremely majestic God 2-This shows how extremely majestic God is when no one…man or angel is worthy is when no one…man or angel is worthy and a search has to be conducted to and a search has to be conducted to approach God and carry out His plan.approach God and carry out His plan.
• 2- The search fails and there is no one 2- The search fails and there is no one found worthy to approach God. John found worthy to approach God. John Breaks down and cries bitterly. Why? Breaks down and cries bitterly. Why?
• There are two reasons: There are two reasons: • First John saw something he had never First John saw something he had never
seen before: seen before:
• Second: John saw the greatness of God , Second: John saw the greatness of God , the supreme majesty and glory of God, the supreme majesty and glory of God, how far superior God is to all living how far superior God is to all living creatures. creatures.
• 2- The search fails and there is no one 2- The search fails and there is no one found worthy to approach God. John found worthy to approach God. John Breaks down and cries bitterly. Why? Breaks down and cries bitterly. Why?
• There are two reasons: There are two reasons: • First John saw something he had never First John saw something he had never
seen before: seen before:
• Second: John saw the greatness of God , Second: John saw the greatness of God , the supreme majesty and glory of God, the supreme majesty and glory of God, how far superior God is to all living how far superior God is to all living creatures. creatures.
• 1Cr 2:7-8 1Cr 2:7-8 But we speak the wisdom of But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they princes of this world knew: for had they known [it], they would not have crucified known [it], they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.the Lord of glory.
• 1Cr 2:14 1Cr 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually [them], because they are spiritually discerned. discerned.
• 1Cr 2:7-8 1Cr 2:7-8 But we speak the wisdom of But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they princes of this world knew: for had they known [it], they would not have crucified known [it], they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.the Lord of glory.
• 1Cr 2:14 1Cr 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually [them], because they are spiritually discerned. discerned.
• 2Cr 4:4 2Cr 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.shine unto them.
• Eph 4:18 Eph 4:18 Having the understanding Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heartbecause of the blindness of their heart
• 2Cr 4:4 2Cr 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.shine unto them.
• Eph 4:18 Eph 4:18 Having the understanding Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heartbecause of the blindness of their heart
Brokenness In God’s PresenceBrokenness In God’s PresenceBrokenness In God’s PresenceBrokenness In God’s Presence• God’s Presence broke John in humility God’s Presence broke John in humility
and with a sense of his own unworthiness.and with a sense of his own unworthiness.
• John wept because of his own revelation John wept because of his own revelation of unworthiness before God who is so high of unworthiness before God who is so high and lifted up.and lifted up.
• God’s Presence broke John in humility God’s Presence broke John in humility and with a sense of his own unworthiness.and with a sense of his own unworthiness.
• John wept because of his own revelation John wept because of his own revelation of unworthiness before God who is so high of unworthiness before God who is so high and lifted up.and lifted up.
• Mat 3:11 Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: unto repentance: but he that cometh but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bearshoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall : he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire: fire:
• Mat 10:38 Mat 10:38 And he that taketh not his And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, cross, and followeth after me, is not is not worthy of meworthy of me
• Mat 3:11 Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: unto repentance: but he that cometh but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bearshoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall : he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire: fire:
• Mat 10:38 Mat 10:38 And he that taketh not his And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, cross, and followeth after me, is not is not worthy of meworthy of me
• Mat 8:8 Mat 8:8 The centurion answered and said, The centurion answered and said, Lord, Lord, I am not worthy that thou I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:shouldest come under my roof: but but speak the word only, and my servant shall speak the word only, and my servant shall be healedbe healed
• Mat 8:8 Mat 8:8 The centurion answered and said, The centurion answered and said, Lord, Lord, I am not worthy that thou I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:shouldest come under my roof: but but speak the word only, and my servant shall speak the word only, and my servant shall be healedbe healed
• But John wept for another reason:But John wept for another reason:• He was not going to be able to see the future of He was not going to be able to see the future of
the world and the events of the end time! Even the world and the events of the end time! Even after being promised to come up and see the after being promised to come up and see the things which must take place shortly! things which must take place shortly!
• Why? Because there was no person worthy to Why? Because there was no person worthy to approach God and open the book.approach God and open the book.
• He and all other creature fell short of God’s glory He and all other creature fell short of God’s glory and lacked the ability to understand and execute and lacked the ability to understand and execute the will of God for the end of timethe will of God for the end of time
• But John wept for another reason:But John wept for another reason:• He was not going to be able to see the future of He was not going to be able to see the future of
the world and the events of the end time! Even the world and the events of the end time! Even after being promised to come up and see the after being promised to come up and see the things which must take place shortly! things which must take place shortly!
• Why? Because there was no person worthy to Why? Because there was no person worthy to approach God and open the book.approach God and open the book.
• He and all other creature fell short of God’s glory He and all other creature fell short of God’s glory and lacked the ability to understand and execute and lacked the ability to understand and execute the will of God for the end of timethe will of God for the end of time
The ReasonThe ReasonThe ReasonThe Reason
• 3- The reason no one was worthy to open 3- The reason no one was worthy to open the book was because of it’s contents. the book was because of it’s contents.
• The book is the destiny of the world- what The book is the destiny of the world- what is to happen in the end of the world. is to happen in the end of the world. (Chapters 6-21 shows this clearly.)(Chapters 6-21 shows this clearly.)
• It is the book of redemption: God’s people It is the book of redemption: God’s people are to be redeemed & evil & corrupt are to be redeemed & evil & corrupt people are to be overthrown and judged.people are to be overthrown and judged.
• 3- The reason no one was worthy to open 3- The reason no one was worthy to open the book was because of it’s contents. the book was because of it’s contents.
• The book is the destiny of the world- what The book is the destiny of the world- what is to happen in the end of the world. is to happen in the end of the world. (Chapters 6-21 shows this clearly.)(Chapters 6-21 shows this clearly.)
• It is the book of redemption: God’s people It is the book of redemption: God’s people are to be redeemed & evil & corrupt are to be redeemed & evil & corrupt people are to be overthrown and judged.people are to be overthrown and judged.
There is only one worthyThere is only one worthyThere is only one worthyThere is only one worthy
• Jesus is the one worthy to open the books and Jesus is the one worthy to open the books and to judge the living and the dead. to judge the living and the dead.
• He alone can set the order of the new heaven He alone can set the order of the new heaven and new earth where in dwelleth righteousnessand new earth where in dwelleth righteousness
• Jesus alone can comprehend the will of the Jesus alone can comprehend the will of the Father and alone is worthy to carry out the Father and alone is worthy to carry out the father’s command for judgment.father’s command for judgment.
• Only a truly righteous one could stand and judge Only a truly righteous one could stand and judge All nations, people, angels, & creatures without All nations, people, angels, & creatures without himself being judged.himself being judged.
• Jesus is the one worthy to open the books and Jesus is the one worthy to open the books and to judge the living and the dead. to judge the living and the dead.
• He alone can set the order of the new heaven He alone can set the order of the new heaven and new earth where in dwelleth righteousnessand new earth where in dwelleth righteousness
• Jesus alone can comprehend the will of the Jesus alone can comprehend the will of the Father and alone is worthy to carry out the Father and alone is worthy to carry out the father’s command for judgment.father’s command for judgment.
• Only a truly righteous one could stand and judge Only a truly righteous one could stand and judge All nations, people, angels, & creatures without All nations, people, angels, & creatures without himself being judged.himself being judged.
Note three lessons for usNote three lessons for usNote three lessons for usNote three lessons for us
• 1-The Book is in God’s Hand1-The Book is in God’s Hand
• He has a definite planHe has a definite plan
• He is going to finally establish He is going to finally establish righteousness and justice throughout all righteousness and justice throughout all the earth.the earth.
• The believer is to be the most optimistic The believer is to be the most optimistic person on earthperson on earth
• 1-The Book is in God’s Hand1-The Book is in God’s Hand
• He has a definite planHe has a definite plan
• He is going to finally establish He is going to finally establish righteousness and justice throughout all righteousness and justice throughout all the earth.the earth.
• The believer is to be the most optimistic The believer is to be the most optimistic person on earthperson on earth
• 2- e should bow in utter humility & 2- e should bow in utter humility & dependency upon and reverence for God, dependency upon and reverence for God, for he is high above all events and powers for he is high above all events and powers and has the first and last word on History and has the first and last word on History and eternity. and eternity.
• 2- e should bow in utter humility & 2- e should bow in utter humility & dependency upon and reverence for God, dependency upon and reverence for God, for he is high above all events and powers for he is high above all events and powers and has the first and last word on History and has the first and last word on History and eternity. and eternity.
• 3- We should pay close attention to the book of 3- We should pay close attention to the book of Revelations as it contains the revelation of God’s Revelations as it contains the revelation of God’s will and plan for the end times that are yet to will and plan for the end times that are yet to take place throughout the universe.take place throughout the universe.
• Eph 3:4 Eph 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Christ)
• Eph 3:5 Eph 3:5 Which in other ages was not made Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; the Spirit;
• 3- We should pay close attention to the book of 3- We should pay close attention to the book of Revelations as it contains the revelation of God’s Revelations as it contains the revelation of God’s will and plan for the end times that are yet to will and plan for the end times that are yet to take place throughout the universe.take place throughout the universe.
• Eph 3:4 Eph 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Christ)
• Eph 3:5 Eph 3:5 Which in other ages was not made Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; the Spirit;
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