The Revelation of Jesus: Biblical Symposium on What’s Next “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants. … Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy” (Revelation 1:1, 3, NKJV).
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CCC President Ramiro Cano presents the welcome at the symposium.
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he Central California Conference (CCC) presented a virtual biblical symposium on final events entitled “What’s Next?” from Friday evening, October 23, to Saturday night, October 31. Each evening and three times on Sabbath, one of seven Adventist theologians, as well as a discussion group of CCC pastors on Sabbath morning, made presentations on the Book of Revelation. Various scholars from Adventist universities shared their vast knowledge on compelling topics such as the time of trouble, the mark of the beast, Sunday laws, date setting, and the remnant. Adventists have always recognized the importance of studying Revelation. And yet, the book is often misunderstood, and wild theories can develop that distract from its significance and crucial message for our times. Ellen White advised us, “This revelation was given for the guidance and comfort of the church throughout the Christian dispensation” (The Acts of the Apostles, p. 583). Therefore, “We are to proclaim to the world the great
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