t before this are vitally important. They’reGod’s last warning, telling us exactly how to open our parachutes as the end of time rushes up to meetus!Look again at the angel’s message: “I saw another angel flying in mid-air, and he had the eternalgospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people.” Rev-elation14:6, NIV. Who is this message for? Is it aimed only at Canadians or those who speak Spanishor those who live in big cities? No, it’s for everyone, a universal message for the whole world.The angel is preaching “the everlasting gospel.” The gospel doesn’t change. The good news thatsaved Paul is the same good news that will save the last person on earth. There’s only one parachuteever made that can rescue sinful human beings— Jesus’ love and salvation. The everlasting gospel an-. . .2swers the most important question you’ll ever face—What must I do to be saved? We’re sinners, bothin nature and in behavior. But we can’t see the problem if we just keep saying, “I’m OK, everything’sfine. I’m no worse than most other people.” If we don’t understand our fall from grace, we won’t seethe day of final judgment rushing up to meet us. We won’t pull the ripcord. Then the everlastinggospel, that essential parachute, can’t save us.The angel continues in Revelation 14:7: “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of Hisjudgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” Thismessage has four parts. FIRST, “FEAR God.” To fear means to stand in awe, deeply admire, reverence,or respect. Those we respect we long to please or obey. Fearing or respecting God and obeying Himare often linked together. Ecclesiastes 12:13 says, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:Fear God, and k...
