In view of the testimony of Inspiration , how dare men teach that the Revelation is a mystery beyond the reach of human understanding ? It is a mystery revealed , a book opened . The study of the Revelation directs the mind to the prophecies of Daniel , and both present most important instruction , given of God to men , concerning events to take place at the close of this world ' s history . To John were opened scenes of deep and thrilling interest in the experience of the church . He saw the position , dangers , conflicts , and final deliverance of the people of God . He records the closing messages which are to ripen the harvest of the earth , either as sheaves for the heavenly garner or as fagots for the fires of destruction . Subjects of vast importance were revealed to him , especially for the last church , that those who should turn from error to truth might be instructed concerning the perils and conflicts before them . None need be in darkness in regard to what is coming upon the earth .
Why , then , this widespread ignorance concerning an important part of Holy Writ ? Why this general reluctance to investigate its teachings ? It is the result of a studied effort of the prince of darkness to conceal from men that which reveals his deceptions . For this reason , Christ the Revelator , foreseeing the warfare that would be waged against the study of the Revelation , pronounced a blessing upon all who should read , hear , and observe the words of the prophecy .
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