The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of his second advent. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14; it coincides with the work of judgment in heaven and results in a work of repentance and reform on earth.
In these last days God has a special people called the remnant. They may be described as those who remain loyal to him in a time of terrible apostasy.
ØRevelation predicts that the remnant
will exist after the persecution of the dark ages. Revelation 12:13-17
ØGod calls out his special remnant in a
time of terrible apostasy. Revelation 18:1-4
ØThe remnant are faithful to God’s
commandments. Revelation 12: 17, 14:12
ØThe remnant have the testimony of
Jesus (i.e.) The spirit of Prophecy- the prophetic gift. Revelation 12: 17, 19:
10The remnant proclaim the urgent message about the commencement of the time of judgment, salvation through, and the nearness of his second coming.
ØThey point to salvation through Christ
alone. Revelation 12:10-11
ØThey proclaim the message of the
judgment hour. Revelation 14:6-12
ØThis message is a reference to the
judgment that takes place in heaven before Christ returns to earth. Daniel
7:9-10, 13-14
ØThey proclaim the nearness of Christ’s
return. 2 Peter 3:10-14
ØLove toward one another should
characterize the members of Christ’s body. John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:14
ØIn Christ all class distinctions
dissolve and we become one people; joint heirs of God’s promises to Abraham.
Galatians 3:27-29
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