>CQ> If we identify Revelation as the same type of prophecy as Daniel, then some of the symbolism clears a little.
They are NOT the same, and the most obvious difference between the book of Revelation and Daniel is apparent:
"But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." (Dan.12:4)
"And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand." (Rev.22:10)
People that claim that the book of Revelation is cryptic or hidden [or] veiled, obviously don't have breathin' sense. Of the books of the Bible, it is one of the easiest to understand (but the hardest to believe!).
For the truly born again child of God, the book of Revelation unlocks the prophetic material found elsewhere in the Bible. People who have had their understanding darkened by the damnable heresies of the post-millennialists and a-millennialists (and omni millennialists), can not possibly begin to understand such things, but yet, can still get a blessing from reading or hearing the words of the prophecy.
Until the revelation of the Lord Jesus with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ: be diligent to take heed to "the revelation of Jesus Christ" (Gal.1:12) given to the apostle Paul for gentiles in this present dispensation of the grace of God. (Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved!)
Receive the love of the truth, and be no more deceived by the many false prophets that have entered into the world. Remember that Jesus is the Lord and consider in thine heart that he gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world.
(Turn to God from idols and serve the living and true God; and wait patiently for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.) Grace be unto you in the love of the truth, for Jesus' sake. Amen. --Richard
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