To The apostle John on the isle of Patmos were opened scenes of deep and thrilling interest in the experience of the church. Subjects of intense interest and vast importance were presented to him in figures and symbols, that the people of God might become intelligent concerning the perils and conflicts before them. The history of the Christian world to the very close of time was revealed to John. With great clearness he saw the position, dangers, conflicts, and final deliverance of the people of God. He records the closing message which is to ripen the harvest of earth, either as sheaves for the heavenly garner, or as fagots for the fires of the last day.

Der blev åbne scenerier for apostlen Johannes på øen Patmos af dyb og foruroligende betydning for menighedens erfaring. Han fik vist emner med stor interesse og overmådelig betydning i figurere og symboler, så Guds folk kan få forstand på den farer og kampe der ligger foran dem. Kristenverdens historie helt frem til afslutningen blev åbenbaret for Johannes. Med Stor klarhed så han den position, de farer, konflikter og Guds folk endelige udfrielse. Han nedskriver det afsluttende budskab skal modne jordens høst, enten, som neg for den himmelske lade, eller som brændeknibber til den sidste dags ild.