33-The True Church - NKJ

1. The Message of God's True Church in Earth's Last Hour.
Revelation 14:6-12 Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people-- [7] saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His _judgment_ has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water." [8] And another angel followed, saying, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all _nations_ drink of the wine of the wrath of her _fornication_." [9] Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone _worships_ the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his _forehead_ or on his hand, [10] he _himself_ shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full _strength_ into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and _brimstone_ in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] And the smoke of their torment _ascends_ _forever_ and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and _whoever_ receives the mark of his name." [12] Here is the _patience_ of the saints; here are those who keep the _commandments_ of God and the faith of Jesus.

2. God's True Church Preaches the Gospel.
Revelation 14:6 Then I saw _another_ angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the _everlasting_ gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people--

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through _faith_, and that not of _yourselves_; it is the gift of God,

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have _fellowship_ with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son _cleanses_ us from all sin.

John 1:12 But as many as _received_ Him, to them He gave the right to become _children_ of God, to those who believe in His name:

3. God's True Church Is a Worldwide, International, Mission Movement.
Revelation 14:6 Then I saw _another_ angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the _everlasting_ gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people--

Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make _disciples_ of all the nations, _baptizing_ them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I have _commanded_ you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the _gospel_ to every _creature_.

4. God's True Church Calls Men and Women to Give Glory to God in Their Lifestyle.
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His _judgment_ has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and _springs_ of water."

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? [20] For you were _bought_ at a price; _therefore_ _glorify_ God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, _whether_ you eat or drink, or _whatever_ you do, do all to the glory of God.

5. God's True Church Announces "The Hour of Judgment Is Come.".
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His _judgment_ has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and _springs_ of water."

Matthew 12:33 "_Either_ make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is _known_ by its fruit.

Matthew 12:37 For by your words you will be _justified_, and by your words you will be condemned."

Acts 24:25 Now as he reasoned about _righteousness_, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a _convenient_ time I will call for you."

Daniel 7:9-14 "I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire; [10] A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand _thousands_ _ministered_ to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court was seated, And the books were opened. [11] "I watched then because of the sound of the _pompous_ words which the horn was _speaking_; I watched till the beast was slain, and its body destroyed and given to the burning flame. [12] As for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were _prolonged_ for a season and a time. [13] "I was _watching_ in the night _visions_, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they _brought_ Him near before Him. [14] Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all _peoples_, _nations_, and _languages_ should serve Him. His dominion is an _everlasting_ dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed.

6. God's True Church Calls All Humanity to Worship the Creator.
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His _judgment_ has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and _springs_ of water."

7. The Very Basis of Worship Is the Fact That God Made Us.
Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, O Lord, To _receive_ glory and honor and power; For You created all _things_, And by Your will they exist and were created."

8. The Symbol of Creation Is the Sabbath.
Exodus 20:8-11 _Remember_ the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [9] Six days you shall labor and do all your work, [10] but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your _daughter_, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your _stranger_ who is within your gates. [11] For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. _Therefore_ the LORD _blessed_ the Sabbath day and _hallowed_ it.

9. God's True Church Leads Us Back to the Edenic Life of Keeping God's Commandments.
Genesis 2:1-3 Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were _finished_. [2] And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. [3] Then God blessed the seventh day and _sanctified_ it, _because_ in it He rested from all His work which God had _created_ and made.

10. God's True Church Leads Men and Women to Faith in Jesus and Obedience to His Law.
Revelation 14:12 Here is the _patience_ of the saints; here are those who keep the _commandments_ of God and the faith of Jesus.

11. God's True Church Warns Against the False Doctrines and Errors of Spiritual Babylon.
Revelation 14:8 And another angel _followed_, saying, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her _fornication_."

12. God's True Church Teaches the Truth About Death.
Revelation 14:9-11 Then a third angel _followed_ them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his _forehead_ or on his hand, [10] he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full _strength_ into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and _brimstone_ in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] And the smoke of their torment ascends _forever_ and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and _whoever_ receives the mark of his name."

John 11:11-14 These things He said, and after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up." [12] Then His disciples said, "Lord, if he sleeps he will get well." [13] _However_, Jesus spoke of his death, but they _thought_ that He was _speaking_ about taking rest in sleep. [14] Then Jesus said to them _plainly_, "Lazarus is dead.

Ecclesiastes 9:5 For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the _memory_ of them is _forgotten_.

Psalms 146:3-4 Do not put your trust in princes, Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. [4] His spirit _departs_, he _returns_ to his earth; In that very day his plans perish.

13. Jesus, the True Shepherd, Calls Men and Women to Follow Him and Become Part of His True Movement.
John 10:16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one _flock_ and one _shepherd_.

14. The Spirit and the Bride Say "Come." Jesus Appeals to All of Us to Become Part of His People in His Truth Teaching Church.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. _Whoever_ _desires_, let him take the water of life freely.

Next Bible Study: 34-Spiritual Babylon and Revelation 17

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