Preface (§f)
Book of Revelation, Explained: A Declining Civilization
Book of Revelation of the Bible shows events of our end-time, that nowadays news agencies, cultural journalists, and future researchers are also talking about. For example, democratic (former Christian) states and dictatorship states are lining up against each other (see 0c_Summary:Explanation).
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Remarkably and sadly, almost all real democracies have become similar dictatorships. Dictatorships of majorities, 51% majorities.
The picture of the last church mentioned in the Book of Revelation, the Laodicean church, sheds in a way light on the spiritual background of these developments. It is a representation of the majority of revival believers, where at the end the Lord Jesus is no longer present. He stands on the outside of the majority, Revelation 3:20 {also 5b§6(8)10}, <“…. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. ….”>
At the end of the Christian civilization, two revivals can be noted. The revival of the true anointed ones and prophets, the elect, and the revival of the false anointed ones and prophets. Which revival do you belong to (compare Matthew 24:24)?
Anyway, my explanation cannot give you God's answer. I could be one of the false anointed ones or prophets! Study and pray to the Lord God for Wisdom. Who would be the false and who would be the real anointed believers {cf. [confer/compare] Mat. 7:15-23}?
The land of Israel is once again in Jewish hands. Soon it will be the turn of this state and this people to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. It is a God-given Biblical Promise!
Recognize your day and its Message! Above all, ask still today the Lord Jesus to come into your life as your personal Saviour and Leader!
Bert Hovestadt
Postscript:
Just as it is good to read/eat the Bible daily, the Book of Revelation and the book “Book of Revelation, Explained” should be studied to be better and better understood.
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