13. Related Passages and Themes
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When we come to the book of Revelation, it is important to understand how interwoven its contents are with inspired writings which precede it in the canon of Scripture. The book is not an independent document disconnected from the rest of Scripture and intended only for the angels of the seven churches.1 Nor is it constrained to dealing only with the events of the readers of Johns day. It must be seen for what it truly is: the capstone of Gods revelation to man. Beyond this book, nothing more has been revealed by God to His Church for over 1900 years. Therefore, the wise reader will keep the following points in mind:
- The book of Revelation is not a head without a body. It is intimately connected with the previous revelation of God, especially promises and predictions which have not yet found fulfillment.
- The book of Revelation is Gods message to His people intended to guide them during the entire period from the departure of Christ through the day of Christs return.
Notes
1 Rev. Rev. 2:1+, Rev. 2:8+, Rev. 2:12+, Rev. 2:18+; Rev. 3:1+, Rev. 3:7+, Rev. 3:14+.