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Who is the author behind the Book of Revelation, and what was his purpose? In this second devotional of our series, Senior Pastor Mike Woodruff tackles these foundational questions to help us understand the context and powerful message of this often-misunderstood book.

While the author identifies himself as John, Pastor Mike explores the historical evidence and scholarly debate about whether this is John the Apostle. More importantly, he emphasizes that Revelation is ultimately a God-breathed message of hope, given to John in a vision while he was exiled on the island of Patmos.

This letter wasn't written as a abstract prophecy, but as a urgent comfort to early churches facing persecution. Its central purpose is to unveil the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers then and now to persevere and hold fast.

In this video, we explore:

• The identity of "John" and the historical context of his exile.
• Why the ultimate author of Revelation is God.
• The key purpose of the book: to comfort and encourage the church in trial.
• How knowing the end of the story—that Jesus wins—frees us from anxiety and helps us persevere.

Join us as we continue to uncover the hope-filled message of Revelation.

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