Studies in the Apocalypse: A Message for our Time - OWBS
Held in Midland, ON December 2010.
Classes
Class 1: The Revelation and The Hope of Israel
The class explores the book of Revelation, emphasizing its connection to the kingdom of God and the hope of Israel. It discusses the restoration of the kingdom under Christ and the significance of the times and seasons mentioned in the apocalypse.
Passages: Revelation 1:1, Acts 1:3-6, Luke 1:32-33
Class 2: A Message to the Ecclesias
The class discusses the message to the ecclesias in the book of Revelation, emphasizing the importance of studying the apocalypse to understand the signs of the times and the hope of Israel. It highlights the need for patience and perseverance in the face of tribulation and the importance of holding fast to the faith.
Passages: Revelation 22:16, Acts 1:6, Colossians 1:23
Class 3: Christ or Antichrist? (Rev. 12-13)
The class discusses Revelation chapters 12 and 13, interpreting the woman as the ecclesia and the dragon as the Roman power, with the man-child representing the false system of Christendom. The class emphasizes the importance of recognizing and opposing false systems and the need for Christadelphians to stand for the truth.
Passages: Revelation 12:1-2, Revelation 12:5, Revelation 13:1-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8-9
Class 4: Witnesses - For the Truth and Against the Apostasy
The class discusses the role of Christadelphian witnesses in the end times, emphasizing the importance of the restoration of Israel and the preaching of the gospel. It highlights the need to stand against apostasy and false teachings, using the sword of the spirit to defend the truth.
Passages: Revelation 11, Daniel 12:6-7, Matthew 24:14, 1 Corinthians 11
Class 5: The Spirit of Life from God
The class discusses the revival of the Spirit of Life from God as described in Revelation 11, focusing on the historical context of the Dark Ages and the subsequent reformation and revival of true Christianity. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and faith in the face of persecution and the significance of current events as signs of the times.
Passages: Revelation 11:1-14, Ephesians 6
Class 6: Understanding Our Time
The class discusses the current events in light of the Apocalypse, focusing on the historical context and the signs of the times, particularly concerning Israel and the Jewish people. It emphasizes the Christadelphian perspective on prophecy and the community's role in witnessing these events.
Passages: Revelation 4, Revelation 16:15-16, Joel 3:1-2