Pastor Allen expressed excitement about studying the book of Revelation, emphasizing the importance of diving into the mystery and beauty found within its pages. He encouraged the congregation, acknowledging that some may feel apprehensive about this part of the Bible, but reassured them of the blessings that come from reading and understanding it.

He drew a parallel between exploring the hidden beauty of Buck Island’s coral reefs and understanding Revelation’s profound truths. Just as one needs to dive beneath the surface to appreciate the underwater world fully, believers needed to explore deeper into Revelation beyond the common misconceptions and fears.

Pastor Allen shared the background of Revelation, noting that it was written by John the Apostle while he was imprisoned on the island of Patmos. He highlighted John’s faithfulness at the age of 90, serving the Lord even in difficult circumstances. This context reaffirmed that God can use anyone, at any age, for His purposes.

The pastor explained Revelation’s unique structure, which includes a divine outline given in Revelation 1:19. This outline categorizes the content into three parts: the things John had seen, the things that were, and the things that would take place after these things, promoting clarity as they navigated through the text.

Pastor Allen emphasized the blessing associated with reading and keeping the words of this prophecy. He encouraged personal engagement with the text, promising that life would be enriched through understanding God’s revelations, which fostered urgency and purpose in their lives. He concluded with a call to live in light of Jesus’ imminent return.

This sermon was presented by Pastor Allen Victor at Calvary Chapel West Jacksonville.

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