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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 9, 1911

The Sure Word of Prophecy

By R. L. Underwood

R. L. UNDERWOOD

THE prophecies are given us as a sure guide. Let us for a moment notice the words of Peter. He was favored with the grand privilege of being present at the transfiguration on the holy mount. He was an eye-witness of Christ’s majesty. He says: “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts.” 2 Peter 1:19.

This word of prophecy was what saved Noah at the time of the flood. It cheered the heart of Abraham in his long sojourn without receiving the promise. It moved Moses to give up the riches of this world, and to undertake the great task of leading the children of Israel out of Egypt. Prophecy cheered God’s people while in Babylon, the Lord having foretold their deliverance. It gave to John the Baptist the time when his message would be due.

So it is the prophecies of the blessed Bible that tell us when this earth’s history shall close. Can we know anything about it? If we are students of prophecy, we can. The apostle Paul, referring to this class, says, “Ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” 1 Thess. 5:4.

In order that we be firmly established for the trying hour that is just before us, we must study to show ourselves approved unto God, workmen “that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15.

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