A Spotlight on the Scripture: Revelations 1 and 3 - Divine Promises and Warnings

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This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. 

 Prophecy gives warnings and chances to repent before God brings judgment on nations, families, or individuals. Likewise, God gives promises and prophecies to His faithful servants before granting rewards and blessings, offering them hope and encouragement.

During the challenging times faced by Christian Churches, especially Gentile Churches, in the Apostle John’s time, the revelation of future events was a significant blessing. Amidst the turmoil and persecution threatening the Church's survival, this revelation assured believers that the Living Lord was actively working for His Church.

 The prophecy promised that through conflict and stress, the Church would emerge purified and perfected, ready as a bride for Christ. This assurance provided immense comfort and hope to the early Christians, strengthening their faith during difficult times. May it be a reminder for us (the church)  in the 21st century. Our hope is in Christ alone.  This is a spotlight on the Scriptures. 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:15):
The spotlight on the scriptures, revelations 1 and 3.
Blessed is the one who will bealive the words of this prophecy
and blessed are those who hear,who keep what is written in it,
for the time is near.
Listen.
Prophecy gives warning andchances to repent before God
brings judgment on nations,families or individuals.

(00:37):
Likewise, god gives promise andprophecy to his faithful
servant before granting rewardand blessings.
Offer them hope andencouragement During the
challenging time faced byChristian churches, especially
Gentile church churches and theApostle John time.
The revelation of a future eventwas a significant blessing

(00:59):
Amidst the turmoil andpersecution that threatened the
church's survival.
This revelation ensuredbelievers that the living Lord
was actively working for thechurch's survival.
This revelation assuresbelievers that the living Lord
was actively working for thechurch.
The prophecy promises that,through conflict and stress, the
church will emerge purified andperfect, ready as a bride for
Christ.
This assurance provides immensecomfort and hope to the early

(01:22):
Christians, strengthening theirfaith during difficult times.
May it be a reminder for us,the church, in this 21st century
, that our hope is in Christ andChrist alone.
This is a spotlight on thescriptures.
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