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The spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus. So prophecy is all about Jesus! From Genesis to Revelation, the main character is none other than Jesus.
By studying prophecy, we learn more about Jesus - we see what he has planned, we see what he will do, we see how he will deal with people.
We shared that we could learn the following things about Jesus:-
- He is sovereign - he is on control of everything and we can have peace in this.
- He is the master-planner - or he is orderly. He has planned out everything meticulously and nothing is left to chance. We can trust in him and not fear when things seem to be out of control.
- He is gracious - he is giving time for everyone to turn to him. In the same way, we should be gracious and patient to those around us and while there is time, we should seek to share the gospel with those who need it.
- He is powerful - nothing can stand in his way or against his plans! In the same way, when we have him on our side, we can achieve anything!
- He is faithful - all his promises will be fulfilled. We can trust in his word and know for sure that we shall be safe and saved in him.
- He is loving - he has a wonderful plan for all of us - we are all important to him! he loves us so much.
- He is just and fair - everyone will have to account for the sins they have committed. We should not be frustrated that evil seem to prevail today and sinful men seem to get away with their sins. They will get their just deserts!
The role of the Church
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There are 3 groups dealth with in prophecy - Israel, the Gentiles and the church.
The Church - altho seemingly absent in the future events - is still very important to God. Most of the New Testament talks about the church. The following verses tells us of what we can rejoice in as members of the church:-
- Phil 3:20 - Our citizenship is in heaven!
- Ephesians 1:3 - We have EVERY spiritual blessings!
- Ephesians 2:6 - We get to sit at God's right hand with Jesus!
- 1 Thes 4:17 - We will be with Jesus forever!!!
Yes, the church is still involved in God's plans for the end times as we will be with Christ all the time as his bride.
But for now, the role of the church:-
1. Declare the praises of God to everyone (1 Peter 2:9)
2. Do good works (Ephesians 2:10)
These two things go hand in hand - let's make this our aim and goal of our life here on earth.
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