The Foundation of the Revelation

Human predictions end up looking silly, but God's word is accurate. Trust God's Word including the Revelation because it wil come to pass. We must begin to understand the book of Revelation.

Guidelines for understanding the book of Revelation:

1. Everything that can resonably understood literally, should be taken literally!

2. When comparative words "like or as" are used, it should be interpreted as figuratively.

3. Descriptions that are obviously figuratively should be taken figuratively. For example Revelation 1:16, Jesus did not have a sword out of his mouth, but instead the sword represents God judgment.

4. Symbols should be interpreted consistent with their meaning in other scriptures. Nearly every symbol that is used in the book of revelation has been used in other scriptures. Connect the symbols when you read. There is no hidden mystery.

Many times the book of revelation is used to scare Christians. However, the book of revelation brings blessings when reading it. We should not be afraid to read it.The book of revelation was written so that we can know how to live our life. The more we live like Jesus, the more we become like Him in his purity and holiness.