A View from Above: Options for Understanding the Revelation of Jesus Christ

Imagine what your Christian development would be like if

• you grasped the true character of God.
• you were captivated by appreciation of and love for God’s Word.
• you were not frightened away by the “haunted house” of Revelation.
• you appreciated how the early church’s experience influenced the message of Revelation.
• you understood how various viewpoints on Revelation developed over time.
• you enjoyed a perspective which prevents tunnel vision.
• you understood viewpoints about which you were previously unaware.
• you esteemed fellow believers who have different understandings of Revelation.
• you appreciated how the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice is pictured in Revelation.
• you practiced the message of Revelation in everyday life.
• you were strengthened by an unshakable faith in God.
• your faith was heartfelt and growing rather than formal or ritualistic.
• you were strong enough to stand firm in the face of any and all spiritual opposition.
• you were known for your moral and spiritual purity.
• you were able to resist the seductions of our culture.
• you demonstrated the sacrificial style of Jesus rather than the self-serving style of society.
• you enjoyed the blessings of those who “keep the words” of Revelation’s message.
• your anticipation of Jesus’ return rose above a distracting concern with earthquakes, wars, and developing social events.
• you appreciated your present and future spiritual realities.
• you were eager rather than fearful about the future.
• you enjoyed the depths of the relationship toward which God is moving us.