Being Gods ____true____ people means:
Gods True People
By Ben Maxson
Revelation presents a picture of Gods people.
A people loved by God. (Revelation 1:5, p. 867)
A people redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
(Revelation 1:5, p. 867; 5:9, p. 870)
A people made a kingdom and priests.
(Revelation 1:6, p. 867; 5:10, p. 870)
A people who have their struggles. (Revelation 2-3)
A people who find victory in Jesus.
(Revelation 12:11, p. 873)
A people contrasted with the wicked.
Traditional ____application____:
Debates about the true Church.
Claims based on doctrine, history, and structure.
Are there dangers in this approach?
We have experienced salvation in Jesus.
(Revelation 7:14, p. 871)
We are at war against the devil. (Revelation 12:17, p.
873)
We are obeying God in His strength.
(Revelation 12:17, p. 873)
We maintain spiritual purity. (Revelation 14:4, p. 874)
We follow the Lamb wherever He goes.
(Revelation 14:4, p. 874)
We maintain truthfulness. (Revelation 14:5, p. 874)
We are blameless. (Revelation 14:5, p. 874)
(See also Genesis 6:9, p. 4; and 17:1, p. 11)
What does this mean for us?
Our hope is in Christ alone.
Our strength is in Christ alone.
Our confidence is in Christ alone.
(Presented on Sabbath, October 25, 2008, Paradise, California.)