Revelation of Jesus Christ - Prophecy - Eschatology
Revelation
The author of Revelation is John who had been persecuted and was placed on a remote island, basically to silence him. But as Joseph once said, “what was meant for evil, God meant for good”, for John became one of the most profound voices. This is revealed in the very first verse, the greatest HOPE of all, the Revelation of Jesus Christ. From this precious book all scripture is tied together, and this is the only book that pronounces a special blessing for those who read it and listen intently. It has letters to seven active churches during that time-period but also speaks to the Churches of our day. There is GLORIOUS imagery of Heaven and the one who is seated on the Throne, our Lord Jesus Christ. The book unfolds with a pattern of earthly scenes and the Heavenly Realm in great contrast.
The "Last Days" of Israel will come after the seven year tribulation with 144,000 Jewish souls spiritually sealed as they come to faith in Jesus Christ as The Messiah. This time-period will culminate with the victorious Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, ushering in the Millennium reign on earth of the King of Kings, including those clothed in glorified bodies; these are the Old Testament Saints, the Church, and Martyred tribulation believers (As is written “Behold, the Lord has come with many thousands of His holy ones"). The surviving saved Jewish and Gentile believers (that come to faith in Christ during the tribulation) will inhabit the Earth in their mortal bodies. But for all non-believers, they are excluded from God's Kingdom; taken away to face eternal judgment.
I recommend all believers do a deep dive study in Revelation for it is life changing. The book of Revelation reveals what is on the horizon, as adopted children of God for it is glorious, but for non-believers such great judgments will come upon the earth. For the "Last Days" of "The Church" will culminate with the rapture of the church ("transformed in a twinkling of an eye"). The dead in Christ will have their heavenly perfected spirits clothed in Glory along with the raptured living believers, who are snatched away before the great tribulation. He truly has prepared a place for us and as our time on earth is limited; our time in the presence of the Lord is eternal. For the Millennium Reign is followed by a New Heaven and New Earth, with the heavenly Jerusalem coming down from above. We have such great HOPE and anticipation of God's Everlasting Kingdom.
“Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb. These are the true words of God.” For mortal words can never express such great GLORY and HOPE for he is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the Prince of Peace for Now and Forever. Amen!
Jesus is The Hope Covering!