Many readers of the Bible are intimidated by the Book of Revelation.
The Book of Revelation, written by John the Beloved while isolated as a prisoner on the Isle of Patmos, is the last book of the New Testament and the Bible (Revelation1:1, 9).
John closely followed Jesus (John 19:25-27); he is accepted to be the youngest of the Twelve Apostles, the last Apostle to die, and the only Apostle to die of natural causes.
As important books of prophecy, Bible students often study Revelation and the Old Testament book of Daniel together. Because of my legal training and background, I see a courtroom setting and a court case in Revelation.
In my experience, people try to resolve their differences without court proceedings, but court cases occur because litigants cannot resolve their dispute without submitting their evidence to those authorized to make final binding decisions.
The trial of the Universe is no different. Two issues demand presentation of evidence and a final unappealable resolution. What are the disputes?
What are the consequences of each person’s choice of allegiance to Jesus or Satan and whether Satan’s accusations about God’s character and law are true (Revelation 22:11, 12 and 11:16-19).
Visualize a criminal courtroom: See the judge sitting on the bench, at least two lawyers’ tables, the witness stand, the jury box filled with jurors, the defendant and defense counsel, the prosecuting attorney representing the government, an audience filled with spectators.
In our next Newsletter, we will identify who fulfills these roles in the trial of the Universe. If you can’t wait until then, we can begin our search of the Bible for the answers. Please email me at JudithHawkins@GRM2.net.
