Prelude to the Book of Revelation
To most of mankind, the Bible is a book that is hard to understand. No part of
the Scriptures seems so securely closed as the book of Revelation. Instead of
being the revealing of Jesus Christ, it is generally taken as a covering, thick
and impenetrable, intended to hide rather than reveal. But the covering is not
on the book. It lies on our own understanding. It is an unveiling in the fullest
sense of the word. A most striking confirmation of this fact lies in the
frequent recurrence of the word "open." Things which initially appear closed and
covered can be opened and understood by a believer.
Our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, is coming. On all side’s signs abound which
make us troubled in anticipation of coming world events. The deviation of "the
church," from Scriptural truth, the alienation of nations with different
ideologies, the restoration of Israel to the land of promise all unite in urging
us to be mindful of events, for our time is short.
The emerging global movement toward a new world order is gaining momentum. The
recent news on a “great reset” is setting up conditions for this world-wide one
rule government.
The crisis of all history lies just before us. The climax of the eons is at
hand. All creation is about to stage and witness the greatest act in the tragedy
of human existence. But let us always remember that it is only a crisis. The
pains, though sharp, are short. It is not the end. It is but the introduction to
God's grand purpose to bless all mortals. The far future is filled with
overflowing bliss as long drawn out as the period of His fury as described in
the book of Revelation will be brief.
This prophetic book has also been titled the Apocalypse and the Unveiling,
depending on the translated version. The following sections describe the
contents of this awesome book. Next is the Introduction.