The Sure Word of Prophecy: Last Days Evangelism Guide

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The Sure Word of Prophecy: Our Guide in the Last Days 📖✨

The science of salvation is the most wonderful study that can tax the highest human intelligence, revealing how fallen man can be conformed to the image of the Son of the infinite God 2 Corinthians 4:6-79LtMs, Lt 36, 1894, par. 8. As we look at the world today, we see that we are in the midst of the perils of the last days, and we must follow the light given to us in the Word of God9LtMs, Lt 36, 1894, par. 8. God has given us a "more sure word of prophecy" to which we do well to take heed as unto a light that shineth in a dark place 2 Peter 1:19.

👧 The Little Seed’s Journey: A Story for the Children

Once there was a little girl who helped her mother in the gardenAH 384.4. Her mother gave her a tiny, dry seed and told her that if she planted it and followed the instructions, it would grow into a beautiful flowerAH 384.4. The little girl watched that seed every day, even when it was hidden under the dirt, because she trusted her mother’s wordAH 384.4. Prophecy is just like those instructions; even when things look dark or hidden, God has told us exactly what is going to happen so we won't be afraidARSH March 31, 1853, page 178.8. Just as the flower eventually bloomed, every single promise and prophecy in the Bible comes true exactly when God says it willLJL 41.1+1.

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I. The Prophetic Chain of History ⛓️

God has laid out the history of the world in a mighty chain of predictions where not one link has failedLJL 41.1.

• The Four Great Kingdoms: In Daniel 7 we see the rise of four great beasts representing Babylon, Medo-Persia, Grecia, and Rome Daniel 7:1-7ARSH February 21, 1856, page 165.15.

• The Divided State: Rome was followed by ten kings or kingdoms, represented by the ten horns Daniel 7:24GEP 32.3.

• The Little Horn Power: Out of these emerged a "little horn" power, diverse from the others, which would speak great words against the Most High and wear out the saints Daniel 7:8, 25PTUK January 26, 1893, page 20.8.

• The Arrival of the Ancient of Days: This chain leads us directly to the judgment scene where the Son of man receives His everlasting kingdom Daniel 7:13-14ARSH February 21, 1856, page 165.15.

II. The 1260-Day Prophecy and Papal Supremacy ⏳

One of the most vital clues in interpreting prophecy is the 1260-year period, mentioned seven times in Daniel and RevelationEVRR394.

• The Year-Day Principle: In symbolic prophecy, one prophetic day symbolizes one literal year Ezekiel 4:6+1EVRR344.

• The Timing: This period commenced in AD 538 when the papacy held political supremacy and concluded in 1798 when the French government stripped that power awayEVRR344+2.

• The Work of the Little Horn: During these 1260 years, the little horn thought to change "times and laws," specifically the Law of God Daniel 7:25ARSH December 1850, page 19.10+1.

• Suppression of Truth: During this time, the Scriptures were kept in obscurity, locked away from the masses in languages they could not understandEVRR344.

III. The Third Angel’s Message: Our Current Mission 📢

We are now living under the sounding of the third angel’s message, which is the final warning to be given to a fallen world Revelation 14:9-12ARSH September 16, 1851, page 31.2+1.

• The Commandments of God: This message calls us back to the true worship of God and the keeping of His commandments, including the seventh-day Sabbath Revelation 22:14ARSH March 4, 1862, page 111.8+1.

• Health Reform: The health reform is as closely connected to the third angel’s message as the arm and hand are to the human bodyPOSDAI 11.1. Our bodies are the temple of God, and we must learn to control appetite to resist temptation 1 Corinthians 16:2Con 60.1+1.

• A World-Wide Cry: This message must go to every nation, tongue, and people to prepare a people for the second coming of Christ in the clouds of heaven Matthew 24:1418LtMs, Ms 3a, 1903, par. 14+1.

IV. The Second Coming: Our Blessed Hope ☁️🎺

The event of Christ’s return is the only hope of the worldMMM 207.2.

• Sudden Destruction: Just as the flood came upon the old world and destruction fell upon Sodom, the end of the world shall be a sudden event for those who are unprepared Matthew 24:37-39SITI February 10, 1887, page 91.7+1.

• A Living Hope: For the believer, this is not a time of fear but of joy and salvationMMM 207.2+1.

• The Final Sign: The signs in the heavens—the darkening of the sun, the moon becoming as blood, and the falling of the stars—all bear witness that the day of the Lord is at the doors Revelation 6:12-13TMR 32.2+1.

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📢 The Appeal: What Are You Going to Do?

The Lord sends a message to the world that He is coming again, giving us line upon line and prophecy upon prophecySITI February 10, 1887, page 91.7. He has provided a life-healing balm through the cross of Calvary, where the mystery of godliness is revealed in the sacrifice of His SonSOTW 20.3+1.

Every soul is accountable for the light they have receivedARSH November 19, 1857, page 11.9. Will you allow the study of God’s Word to transform your characterEA 63.4? Will you choose to stand with those who keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus Revelation 14:12ARSH April 10, 1856, page 6.17?

The standard by which character is measured is the royal law, and while the law detects our sin, the love of Jesus draws us to repentance Romans 2:4, 139LtMs, Lt 36, 1894, par. 8. Do not be like the scoffers who ask, "Where is the promise of His coming?" 2 Peter 3:3-4SITI February 10, 1887, page 91.7+1. Instead, lay hold of the treasure in earthen vessels and prepare your heart to meet Him in peace 2 Corinthians 4:7SITI February 10, 1887, page 91.7.

What is your decision today? Will you surrender your all to the King of Kings Revelation 19:165LtMs, Lt 27, 1887, par. 10?

Here is the sermon outline:

The Sure Word of Prophecy: Our Guide in the Last Days

Introduction

• The Science of Salvation: The highest study for human intelligence, focusing on restoration to God's image.
• The Divine Guide: In these perilous last days, God has provided a "more sure word of prophecy" to light our path.
• Lesson for Children: Like a seed growing according to instructions, prophecy proves that God’s Word is certain, even when the outcome is currently hidden from sight.

I. The Prophetic Chain of History

• Unfailing Accuracy: History is a "mighty chain" of predictions where every link has held firm.
• The Four Kingdoms: Daniel 7 outlines the succession of Babylon, Medo-Persia, Grecia, and Rome.
• The Division of Power: The transition from the Roman Empire to ten divided kingdoms.
• The Little Horn: The emergence of a power that opposes the Most High and persecutes the saints.
• The Ultimate Conclusion: The chain ends with the judgment scene and the establishment of Christ’s everlasting kingdom.

II. The 1260-Day Prophecy and Papal Supremacy

• The Chronological Key: Uses the year-day principle (one prophetic day = one literal year) as found in Ezekiel and Numbers.
• Specific Timeline: The period of political supremacy from AD 538 to 1798.
• The Spiritual Impact:
  • Attempts to change God’s "times and laws."
  • The suppression of the Scriptures from the common people.

III. The Third Angel’s Message: Our Current Mission

• The Final Warning: Based on Revelation 14, this is the last message to be given to the world.
• True Worship: A call to return to the commandments of God, specifically the seventh-day Sabbath.
• The Role of Health Reform: Described as the "arm and hand" of the message; maintaining the body as a temple to better resist temptation.
• Global Reach: A mission to reach every nation and tongue to prepare for Christ’s return.

IV. The Second Coming: Our Blessed Hope

• Solemn Warning: Similar to the days of Noah and Lot, the end will come suddenly for the unprepared.
• Believer’s Joy: For those in Christ, the advent is a time of salvation rather than fear.
• Cosmic Witnesses: Signs in the sun, moon, and stars confirm that the Day of the Lord is at the door.

Conclusion and Appeal

• Accountability: Every soul is responsible for the light and prophecy they have received.
• Character Transformation: The Word of God and the "royal law" measure our character, while the love of Jesus leads us to repentance.
• The Final Choice: Rejecting the path of scoffers to lay hold of the "treasure in earthen vessels."
• The Call to Action: Surrendering everything to the King of Kings today.