Comprehending the
content and meaning of the final book of the New Testament is a daunting undertaking,
which requires many years of diligent study and Biblical research. Many have searched and attempted to understand
and explain its content. Clearly by the
very definition of the Greek word apokalupsis
(an uncovering, or to take off the cover--Vine’s Expository Dictionary of the
New Testament), it will require the witness of the Holy Spirit, for the New
Testament contains deep and hidden mysteries of truth which cannot be grasped
by the reasoning process of the human mind. Without the agency of the anointing of the
Spirit of God, the apostle John could not have written down the words of its
content. Therefore, without that same
anointing, it cannot be interpreted by either the reader or one who would
undertake its exposition. At this time
in history and in understanding God’s dealings with men, an understanding of
the Revelation is needed at this time of the approaching consummation of the
age. We are now living in times when a
fuller revelation is needed by any who would see themselves as seekers of
wisdom and understanding. Further it must be stated as an absolute that any
interpretive teaching will include the support of at least one of the other
prophetic witnesses. The Lord has chosen
to support, compliment and verify His revelation through the prophet Daniel in
a special way, but has also used many other prophets both from the Old and New
Testament writings. Do you believe the Scriptures to be the Word of God? If so, then a searching for their true
understanding becomes compulsory upon you.
As an introduction to These Prophets and the Revelation, this
writer has provided these short essays to be scrutinized as containing valuable
commentary on subject matter or information relative to that which is covered
in detail in the book. A few brief but
accurate statements concerning these revelations become relevant that the
reader or inquirer might be impressed that the issues and subject matter have
been diligently and thoroughly pursued in order to lend credibility to the more
comprehensive exposition of the entire content of the Revelation.
The Revelation is primarily an
uncovering of the person of Jesus Christ. He is revealed everywhere in the Book to be
its Author through the Holy Spirit, and the subject matter of its content in
every detail. Without seeing Him as
everywhere revealed as the Judge of this present world, and all of mankind
whether living or dead, the pages would be void of content. The apocalyptic events which occur and
described are always expressed in terms of His offices of Prophet, High Priest
of the everlasting covenant, final Judge of all things, and ultimately the
already crowned King of Kings.
The Book is shrouded in mystery, for
it is a truth that the concealment of truths until the time and appropriate season
of removing the cover, is to the glory of God. Believing that the time has arrived, we would
approach the mysteries that are written therein in metaphor and symbolic
language humbly and prayerfully. We come
as seekers in order that the Spirit of God might teach us the truths concerning
His return and His execution of righteous judgments. His first appearance was as the Lamb of God
who came to take away the sins of the world and mankind. His return will be as the Lion of the tribe of
Judah to judge and to destroy all that is not worthy of His kingdom. He will destroy this present earth and every
element of corruption, which men have propagated, upon His creation. He will
create a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwells righteousness, and He will
inhabit His kingdom personally in glory with all those who have loved His
appearing and have been partakers by faith in the blood of the covenant that He
shed and have faithfully endured the true meaning of the cross of that
covenant.
I will close in recommending These Prophet and the Revelation
(Mindstir Media, 2013) available through Amazon.com, or major book retailers. I believe that you will find its contents and
the exposition of the prophetic Scriptures in light of emerging world
developments to be an insightful and an edifying experience.
David
Lance Dean
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