Subject: Interpreting Revelation |
Bible Note: Hi, Cheri... I understand. We know that whatever it means, its significance will not abrogate the doctrine taught in the New Testament. Prophecy, by its very nature, is not always clear. You are correct that in the fullness of time it will be made clear. Prophecy is ultimately fulfilled in unexpected ways, but ways that are perfectly clear only after the fact... and always to God's glory. Yet God doesn't want us preoccupied with speculations about the future. Since the Holy Spirit did not deem that it was necessary to clarify these passages, we don't want to presume on Him by trying to assert something for which we lack proper authority. But the things that we CAN say authoritatively, we must stoutly and regularly affirm, to ourselves and others! Have a good Fourth... and thank you for the discussion. In Him, Doc |