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Coming Events Clearly Revealed, June 1
The Lord God does nothing without giving to his servants the
prophets knowledge of his plans.
Amos 3:7
, N.E.B.
The events connected with the close of probation and the work of
preparation for the time of trouble, are clearly presented. But multitudes
have no more understanding of these important truths than if they had never
been revealed. Satan watches to catch away every impression that would
make them wise unto salvation, and the time of trouble will find them
unready.
As we near the close of this world’s history, the prophecies relating
to the last days especially demand our study. The last book of the New
Testament scriptures is full of truth that we need to understand.
The solemn messages that have been given in their order in the Revela-
tion are to occupy the first place in the minds of God’s people....
Precious time is rapidly passing, and there is danger that many will
be robbed of the time which should be given to the proclamation of the
messages that God has sent to a fallen world. Satan is pleased to see the
diversion of minds that should be engaged in a study of the truths which
have to do with eternal realities.
The testimony of Christ, a testimony of the most solemn character, is
to be borne to the world. All through the book of Revelation there are the
most precious, elevating promises, and there are also warnings of the most
fearfully solemn import. Will not those who profess to have a knowledge of
the truth read the testimony given to John by Christ? Here is no guesswork,
no scientific deception. Here are the truths that concern our present and
future welfare. What is the chaff to the wheat?
Only those who have been diligent students of the Scriptures and who
have received the love of the truth will be shielded from the powerful
delusion that takes the world captive. By the Bible testimony these will
detect the deceiver in his disguise. To all the testing time will come. By the
sifting of temptation the genuine Christian will be revealed. Are the people
of God now so firmly established upon His word that they would not yield
to the evidence of their senses? Would they, in such a crisis, cling to the
Bible and the Bible only?
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