Counsel #4 — Third Angel’s Message

Picture: Counsel #4 — Third Angel’s MessageCFL 46.1

This message announces the final polarization of humanity between “those who keep the commandments of God^{[42]https://egwwritings.org/read?panels=p14374.2,p1965.68,p118.1892&index=0} and the faith of Jesus” and those who follow the teachings of the beast and his image (Revelation 14:12 NKJV).CFL 46.2

Perhaps the most urgent and solemn of the biblical messages, the third angel’s message reminds us that Jesus is coming soon in great power and glory to take those to heaven who have chosen Him under great duress.^{[43]https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/1934/01/the-full-third-angels-message}CFL 46.3

The three angels’ voices are symbolic, representing the people of God working in harmony with His Spirit to proclaim these warning messages to all the inhabitants of the earth. Every follower of Jesus is called to participate in this highest and vital work.^{[44]https://ssnet.org/blog/friday-further-thought-gods-everlasting-gospel/}CFL 46.4

“Here is the patience of the saints…” Revelation 14:12 NKJVCFL 46.5

“The theme of greatest importance is the third angel’s message, embracing the messages of the first and second angels. All should understand the truths contained in these messages, and demonstrate them in daily life; for this is essential to salvation. We shall have to study earnestly, prayerfully, in order to understand these grand truths; and our power to learn and comprehend will be taxed to the utmost.” Ellen White in Letter 97, 1902, par. 3CFL 46.6

Reflect: Do you understand the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14? If so, in what ways are you working to share these vital messages with others? If not, what could you do to learn more?CFL 46.7