All Scripture, including Revelation, has practical value for exhortation, comfort, and training in righteousness. Paul underlines this point in 2 Tim 4:1-5 by drawing a contrast between solid teaching of the gospel and people's desire to have teachers who "say what their itching ears want to hear" (4:3)". God gave us Revelation not to tickle our fancy, but to strengthen our hearts. Vern Poythress, The Returning of the King, p. 11Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Purpose of the Book of Revelation
All Scripture, including Revelation, has practical value for exhortation, comfort, and training in righteousness. Paul underlines this point in 2 Tim 4:1-5 by drawing a contrast between solid teaching of the gospel and people's desire to have teachers who "say what their itching ears want to hear" (4:3)". God gave us Revelation not to tickle our fancy, but to strengthen our hearts. Vern Poythress, The Returning of the King, p. 11
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