1. Jesus Reveals His Special Message to Prepare His People for Earth's Last Hour. The Gospel Goes to All the World.
Revelation 14:6-12 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, [7] Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his _judgment_ is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the _fountains_ of waters. [8] And there followed another angel, saying, _Babylon_ is fallen, is fallen, that great city, _because_ she made all _nations_ drink of the wine of the wrath of her _fornication_. [9] And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and _receive_ his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, [10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without _mixture_ into the cup of his indignation; and 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 _ascendeth_ up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and _whosoever_ _receive_th the mark of his name. [12] Here is the _patience_ of the saints: here are they that keep the _commandments_ of God, and the faith of Jesus.
2. The Gospel Is the Good News of Christ's Saving Grace.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever _believeth_ in him should not perish, but have _everlasting_ life.
3. The Gospel Reveals That Salvation Comes Only Through Our Loving Lord.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there _salvation_ in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, _whereby_ we must be saved.
4. God's Theme for Mankind Is That His Judgment Has Come.
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his _judgment_ is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the _fountains_ of waters.
5. God's Special Message Is for Planet Earth.
Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the _everlasting_ gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and _kindred_, and tongue, and people,
6. To What Particular Time Period Does This Message Draw Our Attention?
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his _judgment_ is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the _fountains_ of waters.
7. What Did Jesus Declare Regarding the Time of Judgment?
Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give _account_ thereof in the day of _judgment_.
8. Paul Declared That the Judgment Was Yet in the Future in His Day.
Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of _righteousness_, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a _convenient_ season, I will call for thee.
9. There Will Only Be Two Classes of People When Jesus Comes the Second Time.
Revelation 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he _which_ is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
10. We Are Called to Worship Our Creator.
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his _judgment_ is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the _fountains_ of waters.
11. The Second Angel Delivers a Solemn Announcement.
Revelation 14:8 And there _followed_ another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her _fornication_.
12. God Calls His People Out of Babylon.
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not _partakers_ of her sins, and that ye receive not of her _plagues_.
13. What Warning Does the Third Angel Give?
Revelation 14:9-11 And the third angel _followed_ them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and _receive_ his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, [10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without _mixture_ into the cup of his indignation; and 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 _ascendeth_ up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and _whosoever_ _receive_th the mark of his name.
14. How Are Jesus Faithful Followers Described?
Revelation 14:12 Here is the _patience_ of the saints: here are they that keep the _commandments_ of God, and the faith of Jesus.
15. Describe the Climax of the Ages in the Return of Jesus Christ, Coming to Deliver His Faithful Followers.
Revelation 19:11-16 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called _Faithful_ and True, and in _righteousness_ he doth judge and make war. [12] His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he _himself_. [13] And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. [14] And the armies which were in heaven _followed_ him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. [15] And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he _should_ smite the _nations_: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he _treadeth_ the _winepress_ of the _fierceness_ and wrath of Almighty God. [16] And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
16. Since Jesus Brings His Reward with Him When He Comes, There Must Have Already Been a Judgment Beforehand to Determine Who Will Receive What?
Revelation 22:14 _Blessed_ are they that do his _commandments_, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
17. In Prophetic Vision, Daniel Saw This Judgment Occurring in Heaven.
Daniel 7:7-10 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, _dreadful_ and _terrible_, and strong _exceedingly_; and it had great iron teeth: it _devoured_ and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. [8] I _considered_ the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth _speaking_ great things. [9] I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as _burning_ fire. [10] A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand _thousands_ _ministered_ unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the _judgment_ was set, and the books were opened.
18. God's Final Warning Message to This Planet Clearly Reveals That We Are Now Living in the Judgment Period Foretold by Daniel.
Revelation 14:17 And _another_ angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp _sickle_.
19. Our Lord Invites Us to Find Forgiveness and Mercy at His Throne Now So That We Will Be Prepared for His Final Judgment.
Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the _heavens_, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our _profession_. [15] For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the _feeling_ of our infirmities; but was in all points _tempted_ like as we are, yet without sin. [16] Let us _therefore_ come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
20. Jesus Offers to Represent Us in the Judgment.
Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the _uttermost_ that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make _intercession_ for them.
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