1. The Progression of Revelation

2. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation2 During the days prior to the coming of the Messiah, God spoke to His people through prophets. During the days prior to the coming of the Messiah, God spoke to His people through prophets.  2 Peter 1:16-21  Hebrews 1:1

3. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation3 The Word of God came to the world. (John 1:1, 14) The Word of God came to the world. (John 1:1, 14)  Jesus spoke the words of life. (Jn 6:63)  Would be judged by Jesus' words. (John 12:47-48)  Words would not pass away. (Mt 24:35)  Jesus promised the Holy Spirit. (John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7-15)

4. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation4 The apostles proclaimed the mystery of salvation. The apostles proclaimed the mystery of salvation.  Peter, on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:14-16, 22-24)  Paul, to the Ephesian Elders. (Acts 20:27)  Paul, to the church in Ephesus. (Eph 3:1-11)

5. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation5 The apostles proclaimed the powerful word. The apostles proclaimed the powerful word.  Heb 4:12

6. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation6 James referenced people continuing in and doing the “work” of the “perfect law of liberty.” James referenced people continuing in and doing the “work” of the “perfect law of liberty.”  James 1:25

7. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation7 Peter stated that the gospel had been preached by the Holy Spirit. Peter stated that the gospel had been preached by the Holy Spirit.  1 Peter 1:10-12

8. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation8 The apostles declared this word, which lives and abides forever. The apostles declared this word, which lives and abides forever.  1 Pet 1:22 – 2:3

9. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation9 The apostles declared the complete word, the very basis and foundation of the faith. The apostles declared the complete word, the very basis and foundation of the faith.  Jude 1:3

10. September 20, 2009The Progression of Revelation10 Conclusion As has been shown, the word of God was completely revealed nearly two thousand years ago and recorded for the benefit of future believers. As has been shown, the word of God was completely revealed nearly two thousand years ago and recorded for the benefit of future believers. Before we close, give consideration to one more passage which promised the coming completion of God's word. (1 Cor. 13:8-13) Before we close, give consideration to one more passage which promised the coming completion of God's word. (1 Cor. 13:8-13)