A number of theorists have come up with suggestions that what is stated in the Bible and Book of Revelation is already being witnessed. The examples given are closure of businesses, massive employee layoffs and national financial deficits. The message is spiced by inclusion of attempts by some nations to acquire nuclear arms.
A proper understanding of what is contained is however difficult. Many symbols and signs are used to pass on the message about future happenings. Theologians have for many centuries tried to offer guidelines to the messages. Quite often, each religious group will have interpretations disputed by rival groups.
A different interpretation is however given by some scholars. The Bride of Christ is taken to mean those who have accepted salvation. This group is spread all over the globe. It is their attempt to stay away from sins that is likely to present challenges. They may face opposition from those who profess other faiths.
When one reads what apostle John talks about, he actually experiences a lot of fear. The world is supposed to come under a very powerful figure. The entire human race will profess allegiance to the ruler. The concern is that this influential figure is against the believers. Every action that he is involved in is meant to suppress the glory of God.
In early times, people expected the events mentioned to take place immediately. The usual attitude was that a special category of followers referred to as the Bride of Christ would soon receive their glorious ascension into heaven. The place at which they would rejoice eternally is described graphically.
The conviction that what is foreseen in holy books is about to be fulfilled is strengthened by the recent global economic meltdown. Massive job losses are being reported in many nations. Bail-out programs are not as successful promised by financial experts. Some people say that this is a prelude to the end times.
There is fear about the apocalypse. The disasters that the writer outlines are definitely not what anybody would like witness. Nor would any believer like to take part in physical contests as stated. The only good part is that about receiving the messiah as he returns in heavenly glory.
The Bible and Book of Revelation says that no human being knows when this will happen. Many earthly creatures can give estimates. The thing is that only the creator is privy to the actual date. Even the angels are not aware.
A proper understanding of what is contained is however difficult. Many symbols and signs are used to pass on the message about future happenings. Theologians have for many centuries tried to offer guidelines to the messages. Quite often, each religious group will have interpretations disputed by rival groups.
A different interpretation is however given by some scholars. The Bride of Christ is taken to mean those who have accepted salvation. This group is spread all over the globe. It is their attempt to stay away from sins that is likely to present challenges. They may face opposition from those who profess other faiths.
When one reads what apostle John talks about, he actually experiences a lot of fear. The world is supposed to come under a very powerful figure. The entire human race will profess allegiance to the ruler. The concern is that this influential figure is against the believers. Every action that he is involved in is meant to suppress the glory of God.
In early times, people expected the events mentioned to take place immediately. The usual attitude was that a special category of followers referred to as the Bride of Christ would soon receive their glorious ascension into heaven. The place at which they would rejoice eternally is described graphically.
The conviction that what is foreseen in holy books is about to be fulfilled is strengthened by the recent global economic meltdown. Massive job losses are being reported in many nations. Bail-out programs are not as successful promised by financial experts. Some people say that this is a prelude to the end times.
There is fear about the apocalypse. The disasters that the writer outlines are definitely not what anybody would like witness. Nor would any believer like to take part in physical contests as stated. The only good part is that about receiving the messiah as he returns in heavenly glory.
The Bible and Book of Revelation says that no human being knows when this will happen. Many earthly creatures can give estimates. The thing is that only the creator is privy to the actual date. Even the angels are not aware.
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