"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." Revelation 1:3 (NIV)
The Bible Book of Revelation is the book of prophesy in The New Testament. It was revealed to, and recorded by the Apostle John, under the divine inspiration of The Holy Spirit of God. There is a special blessing in store for those who read this Book of The Bible. There is also a special blessing for those who hear this inspired Word of God, believe it, take it to heart, and obey it . John also warns them that the end of time is near.
The Book of Revelation is a difficult book to understand. It is a prophesy regarding twenty-first century events recorded by a man with a first century frame of reference. It would be helpful to understand this book if one had read the other sixty-five books beforehand, because it refers to previously recorded scripture and biblical events. However, this special blessing does not require us to understand this book, we will be blessed for reading it. There is also a special blessing for those who hear it preached, believe it, and follow it. The truth is we are blessed when we delight in, and find joy in, reading and meditating on The Word of God. (Psalms 1:2) So, let us read The Word of God daily, and let us attend worship services each week so that we can hear The Word of God preached. (Romans 10:13-15) Let us also study The word of God more frequently, so that we may increase our understanding of it. (2 Timothy 2:15) Then let us be doers of The Word, and not just hearers of The Word. (James 1:22) For I am sure that there is a blessing in store for those of us who read, hear, obey, and share The Word of God
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