revelation

8/13/09 I have just spent 2 days studying with Dr. Mickey Efird on the subject of apocalyptic literature and especially the last book of our Bible, the Revelation to John. If you want to know more about him and his work, his teachings, his books, his video series, etc., you may find out plenty about him by "googling" his name.
My quick "take-away's" from his workshop are these:
1. we claim that God is ultimately in control, especially in those times when it seems He isn't
2. We believer's are to hope/ never give up/ keep the faith especially in times of persecution
3. There is a promise of reward for all who believe and punishment for those who don't. In other words, there are consequences for our actions.
4. Evil is real. We must resist it. We must reveal its deceptive nature.
The Revelation to John is not about the Rapture, being Left Behind, or the Great Tribulation. It is about keeping the faith, trusting in God, staying in relationship with Him, especially when it is hard to do so.

Love,
Lynn