The universal church is composed
of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread
apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God
and the faith of Jesus. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment
hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of His
second advent. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation
14; it coincides with the work of judgment in heaven and results in a work
of repentance and reform on earth. Every believer is called to have a personal
part in this worldwide witness. (
Revelation 12:17;
Revelation 14:6-12;
Revelation 18:1-4;
2 Corinthians 5:10;
Jude 3, 14;
1 Peter 1:16-19;
2 Peter 3:10-14;
Revelation 21:1-14.
)