Thursday, June 7, 2012

How The Bible Book of Revelation Relates To Present Global Happenings

By Chloe Gib


Reports about earthquakes, tsunamis, torrents and international wars are common in media channels. Many people lose their lives in these calamities. Some analysts opine that all the recent happenings are better understood by reading the Bible and Book of Revelation. There have been claims that with a keen eye on what the writer talks about, it is possible to accurately pronounce why punishment is being meted out on humanity.

The theme about what will be witnessed when the world comes to an end is recurrent in Holy Scriptures. Hundreds of years ago, Bible prophecy gave warnings about the decay of moral principles. Nations will enter into unending conflicts. The select people of God would face many enemies. To some believers, this replicates what is usually witnessed in the Middle East.

A different interpretation is however given by some scholars. The Bride of Christ is taken to mean those who have accepted salvation. This group is spread all over the globe. It is their attempt to stay away from sins that is likely to present challenges. They may face opposition from those who profess other faiths.

Whether or not the rise in the number of terrorist organizations is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy is highly debatable. It all depends on how the reader understands the vision. The ordinary person is bound to take these events as geographical or politically related issues. It is not so for the ardent believer.

In early times, people expected the events mentioned to take place immediately. The usual attitude was that a special category of followers referred to as the Bride of Christ would soon receive their glorious ascension into heaven. The place at which they would rejoice eternally is described graphically.

The church believes that the world would eventually come to an end. When this is due, a major transformation will be witnessed. In fact, some sections of the holy book state that even dead bodies will rise.

An effective approach to this matter is possible when one reads the scriptures. To supplement the effort are the interpretations posted online. Materials to support curious inquirers are sold or downloaded for free. Also buying theological commentaries can help.

As to the true meaning of Bible and Book of Revelation, only by taking time to go through the entire message can only reliably find out. Yet, this is a matter that believers will continue to debate. The life after is well understood when the prophecy is studied.




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