Living on the Edge of Eternity - the Book of Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ - we will see Him in a different way than we’ve seen Him before. Through this book, we can understand the mystery of history and make sense out of suffering. It deals with the past, present, and future. The future includes the Rapture of the saints and the tribulation of this world. It prophesies the Battle of Armageddon, the beast, the millennium, and the glorification of the Savior. We are surely living in the Last Days. At the end of this book, we’re offered the last invitation of the whole Bible: “Come.” May we come to Jesus before it’s too late. Keep your eyes on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Scripture Passage: Revelation 1:1-13

The Book of Revelation was divinely written to inspire and warn those living on the edge of eternity. 

In Revelation 1, we are given a formal introduction to the contents of the whole book.

FIRST, WE SEE THE CENTRAL PERSON OF REVELATION, WHICH IS JESUS CHRIST.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants — things which must shortly take place ...” - (Revelation 1:1). 

The Book of Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ; we will see Him in a different way than we’ve seen Him before.

Adrian Rogers says, “Jesus is the hero of the Bible; if you read the Bible and you don’t find Jesus, go back and reread it.”

Revelation 1:1 also presents our clear purpose as servants of Jesus Christ. 

We are bondslaves who seek to understand the mysteries of Scripture because we love our Master.

THERE IS ALSO A COMFORTING PROMISE WITHIN THIS TEXT.

“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” - (Revelation 1:3).

We live in a messy, confusing world that is cursed with sin and pain. 

Through this book, we can understand the mystery of history and make sense out of suffering.

THIS TEXT ALSO EXPLAINS REVELATION’S CERTAIN PROPHECY.

We are surely living in the Last Days. 

There are no more prophecies that need to be fulfilled before Jesus can come. 

Revelation reminds us of the things which were, things which are, and which shall be. 

It deals with the past, present, and future.

According to the Book of Revelation, the future includes the rapture of the saints and the tribulation of this world. 

It prophesies the Battle of Armageddon, the beast, the millennium, and the glorification of the Savior.

It tells us of the final judgment, in which each of us will learn of the eternal state of our souls. 

But lastly, at the end of this book, we’re offered the last invitation of the whole Bible: “Come” (Revelation 22:17)!

As we live on the edge of eternity, may we come to Jesus before it’s too late.

Apply it to your life

Revelation 22:20 says, “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” 

If you want stability on the edge of eternity, keep your eyes on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Adrian Rogers

Known for his evangelistic zeal and uncompromising commitment to the Word of God, Adrian Rogers was one of the greatest preachers, respected Bible teachers, and Christian leaders of our time. For over fifty years, he consistently presented the Good News of Jesus Christ with strong conviction, compassion, and integrity.

He was a devoted family man — husband to his childhood sweetheart Joyce, father to four children, grandfather to nine, and great-grandfather to one. Of all his accomplishments, Dr. Rogers often said his greatest joy centered in his relationship to Jesus Christ, his wife and family, and the church he pastored. The recipient of many honors and awards, the trophy he treasured most was one presented to him by his children one Father’s Day in which he was proclaimed The World’s Greatest Dad.

Under his pastoral leadership, Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, grew from 9,000 members in 1972 to more than 29,000 at his retirement in 2005. And Adrian Rogers was a leader in his denomination, serving three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, which is the world's largest Protestant denomination of 16 million members.

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