This video presents an in-depth Bible study focusing on the First Angel’s Message from Revelation 14:6-7, emphasizing its significance as part of the Three Angels’ Messages and its connection to the everlasting gospel.

1. Introduction to the First Angel’s Message

• The message is found in Revelation 14:6-7 and is part of the three angels’ messages.
• The angel is symbolic and represents a messenger or pastor who preaches.
• The message is called the everlasting gospel and is meant for every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.
• The angel flies midst heaven, symbolizing a message that is visible and audible to all on earth.

2. Key Terms Explained

Angel (Messenger)

• Greek word for angel means messenger or pastor.
• Symbolic language is often used in Revelation; understanding context and Bible cross-references is crucial.

Midst Heaven

• Refers to the sky where sun, moon, and planets are visible.
• Symbolizes a public, universally seen message (like skywriting).

Everlasting Gospel

• “Everlasting” means eternal, perpetual, unchanging—attributes of God Himself.
• God’s nature, love, mercy, law, and promises are everlasting (Psalm 93:2; Jeremiah 31:3; Genesis 9:16).
• The gospel is God’s good news of mercy, righteousness, salvation, and restoration.

3. Components of the Everlasting Gospel

Mercy and Righteousness

• God’s mercy and righteousness are everlasting.
• Righteousness includes God’s law—unchanging and eternal.
• The gospel includes knowledge of atonement, justification, and sanctification.

Covenant and Promise

• The gospel is linked to God’s covenants with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob.
• The promise is ultimately about an eternal inheritance—the New Jerusalem (Hebrews 11:8-16).

Faith and Character Restoration

• The gospel restores man’s character into the image of Christ.
• Faith involves conviction of truth and commitment to God.
• It is a process that leads to moral perfection—not omnipotence but complete moral growth (Colossians 1:28; Romans 1:16-17).

4. The Call to Fear God and Give Glory

Fear God

• Means reverence, obedience, and love toward God (Deuteronomy 10:12; Leviticus 25:7).
• It involves repentance, turning away from evil (Proverbs 8:13; 3:7).
• Fear God also means keeping His commandments and living a life pleasing to Him.

Give Glory to God

• Glory means praise, thanksgiving, and acknowledgment of God’s character (Proverbs 30:12; Isaiah 42:12).
• Giving glory is connected to worshiping God as Creator (Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 95:6).
• Not giving glory to God equates to disobedience and leads to judgment (Malachi 2:2).

5. Hour of Judgment Has Come

Judgment Context

• Judgment involves examining individual hearts and works (Daniel 7:9-10; Jeremiah 17:10).
• It is a time when names are written or blotted out in the Book of Life (Revelation 3:5).
• Judgment is based on faithfulness to God’s word and law (Hebrews 4:12; John 12:48).
• Judgment reveals God’s justice and mercy.

Relationship to Final Atonement

• Judgment corresponds with the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary (Daniel 8:14).
• It ties into the Day of Atonement in the Old Testament—sins are blotted out as part of sanctification (Leviticus 16:30-31).

6. Worship the Creator

• Worship involves recognizing God as Creator of heaven, earth, sea, and fountains of water.
• The Sabbath commandment establishes God’s authority as Creator (Exodus 20:8-11).
• Worshiping God includes keeping His commandments and honoring His name.

7. Summary Insights

• The First Angel’s Message summarizes the entire plan of salvation:
  • Everlasting gospel = God’s eternal love, justice, mercy, faithfulness.
  • Call to fear God = reverence, obedience, repentance.
  • Give glory = praise and worship to God as Creator.
  • Hour of judgment = final decision on lives based on character and faith.
  • Worship = honoring God by keeping His commandments including Sabbath.

8. Final Exhortation

The speaker prays for understanding by the Holy Spirit so listeners can grasp the personal responsibility in this message. The goal is for believers to be sealed in their faith through obedience and trust in Jesus Christ.

Key Scripture References

Conclusion

The First Angel’s Message calls all people everywhere to hear the everlasting gospel—God’s unchanging plan of salvation—urging reverence for God through obedience, giving Him glory as Creator, acknowledging the coming judgment hour, and calling all to worship Him faithfully. This message prepares believers for final vindication in God’s judgment and eternal life with Him.