480. What Do I Do With Revelation? | Connecting Clip of the Week
Nov 17, 2023
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Nancy Guthrie, Book of Revelation enthusiast, joins Paul to discuss the book of Revelation and its relevance to all Christians. They explore the path to true blessedness, the significance of persevering in suffering, and finding hope in Jesus amidst challenges in life.
The book of Revelation offers a contrast between the curse of sin and the promise of returning to God's intended blessedness, emphasizing the importance of persevering in suffering and resisting compromising with the world while awaiting the return of Jesus and His Kingdom.
Studying Revelation brings comfort to believers, reminding them of Jesus' sovereignty, the fleeting nature of materialism, and the need to find true satisfaction and blessings in Christ amidst suffering and challenges.
Deep dives
Understanding the Promise of Blessedness in Revelation
The book of Revelation offers its own set of Beatitudes, revealing what true blessedness is and how to attain it. It contrasts the curse brought about by sin with the promise of returning to God's intended blessedness. Revelation is not solely about the future but also about the present. It calls Christians to persevere in suffering and resist compromising with the world while awaiting the glorious return of Jesus and the coming of His Kingdom.
Revealing the Future and the Eternal Environment
Revelation provides glimpses of what awaits believers in the future. It reveals the environment of eternity and puts substance to the promised blessings. Though symbolism is used, it gives clarity to believers' hope and what God has promised for eternity. The book serves as a guide for the faithful who have risked everything on God's promises.
Finding Comfort, Direction, and Life Application in Revelation
Studying Revelation brings comfort to believers, knowing that Jesus is seated on the throne, sovereign over the present and the future. It reminds Christians to shape their hearts and minds through regular exposure to God's Word and to set their hope in Christ rather than worldly pursuits. The book's message about Babylon burning and the New Jerusalem emphasizes the fleeting nature of materialism and encourages believers to find true satisfaction and blessings in Christ, even amidst suffering and challenges.
In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Nancy Guthrie discuss the book of Revelation and how it’s not just a book for academics; it’s a book every Christian should study and cherish.
To hear more of Nancy’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 025 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.
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