The First Angel’s Message

“And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgement is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14:6, 7

This is the first part of the threefold message for the last days of earth’s sinful history. This message calls for the preaching of the everlasting gospel – the good news of salvation promised to Adam and Eve in the garden and fulfilled at the cross – in preparation for the Judgement. (Genesis 3:15; John 19:17-30; Daniel 7:10; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:12). At the foundation of this gospel lies God’s unchanging moral law (Exodus 20:1-17; Mark 10:17-22; Matthew 5:17-20). The whole world needs to receive this message, because all of Adam’s and Eve’s progeny are to face God’s judgement seat.

The everlasting gospel clearly outlines expectations of each, and every human being, who accepts Jesus’ sacrifice. As recipients of God’s mercy, we are called to “Fear God and give glory to Him” because it is time for judgement. King Solomon expressed it best in his benediction: ‘the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments’ (Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14). Jesus, Peter, Paul and the Apostles preached this message, because no matter when in history we are living, judgement is coming (Matthew 4:17; Acts 2:37-41; 24:24, 25). The urgency for us now is that we are living so near the close of earth’s sinful history that our probation may not close with death (GC483.1-486.1).

The wording of this angel’s message points us back to God’s commandments, specifically the Sabbath Commandment, referencing creation (Exodus 20:8-11). In acceptance of our Creator Jesus’ sacrifice, it is our duty, if we love and appreciate Him, to keep all His commandments and He has promised to empower us achieve this goal (John 1:1-5,9-14; 14:15; Philippians 2:13; Jude 24, 25).

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