8The Saints
1. God's people are His saints, and John sees that the saints form an identifiable and light-giving body of believers.
Revelation 1:20
"The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches."
Once people discover the truths revealed in Revelation 1, they are naturally interested in finding a body of believers whose faith is vibrant and Bible-based. Fittingly, this last verse introduces the concept that God has always had an identifiable church throughout time-a place where His saints can follow Him by His power.
Basic texts about the saints:
• Rev. 12:17 -The saints are the "remnant" who keep the commandments and have the testimony of Jesus.
• Rev. 14:6-12 -They proclaim the three angels' messages.
• Rev. 18:1-4; Rev. 14:12 -They will be identifiable in God's last days as they reveal His character.
• 2 Cor. 5:10; 1 Pet. 1:16-19 -All need to hear this message, for all will stand before the judgment.
• Jude 3-They will contend earnestly for "the faith" in the last days.
• 2 Pet. 3:10-14 -They will hasten Christ's coming by living God-powered, holy lives.
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