Lesson 259: THE BOOK OF REVELATION – PART 23

INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we studied Rev. 13 and were introduced to the unholy trinity of Satan, Antichrist and the Antispirit. We also learnt about the mark of the Antichrist, the number 600. Today, we wish to proceed to Rev. 14. May the Lord Himself explain this important chapter to us, in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. A CHRISTIAN IS THE ONE WHO FOLLOWS CHRIST

The simplest definition of a Christian is one who follows Christ. “Follow me,” is the first order of Christ to all He called. Those who would follow Christ, therefore, must be willing to make their lives a living sacrifice, be completely devoid of deceit (since their leader is the truth) and be completely without blemish.

Rev. 14:1-5; Rev. 7:2-3; Phil. 4:8; 1 Cor. 7:2-5; 1 Cor. 7:25, 29, 32-35; Heb. 13:4; John 1:43; Mark 2:14; Mark 10:21; John 21:19-22; 1 Pet. 2:21; Rom. 12:1-2; Ps. 32:2; Isa. 53:9; Zep. 3:13; 1 Pet. 2:22; Eph. 1:4; Col. 1:22; Eph. 5: 27; 1 Pet 1:19.

2. HARVEST IS ANOTHER WORD FOR DIVINE JUDGEMENT

Two scripture terms for Divine judgments are “harvest” and “treading the winepress”. Just before the worst part of the tribulation period, there will be two harvesting: one for the believers left earth and the other for the unbelievers just like in story of the wheat and tears.

Rev. 14:6-12; Matt. 24:14; Acts 10:1-6; Isa. 21:9; Jer. 51:8 Job. 21:17, 20; Ps. 75:8; Jer. 25:15; Gen. 19:28; Isa. 34:8-10; Rev. 14:14-20; Matt. 13:24-30, 37:43; Joel 3:13; Lam. 3:13; Lam.1:15; Isa 63:3; Joel 3:2, 12; Zech. 14:1-4.