Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

A.D. 1844 and the Investigative Judgment

And what did the angel say would then take place? BR-ASI9 161.1

“He said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” Daniel 8:14. BR-ASI9 161.2

Note.—In other words, the great closing work of Christ for the world, the atonement, or the investigative judgment, would at that time begin. BR-ASI9 161.3

Under what symbol is the importance of the judgment-hour message emphasized? BR-ASI9 161.4

“I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come.” Revelation 14:6, 7. BR-ASI9 161.5

Note.—The symbol of an angel is here used to represent the message of the judgment which is to be preached to every nation. Since angels preach their messages to men through human agencies, it would be understood that this symbol of an angel flying in midheaven represents a great religious movement giving to men the judgment-hour message. BR-ASI9 161.6

In view of the investigative judgment, what are we admonished to do? BR-ASI9 161.7

“Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14:7. BR-ASI9 161.8

What earnest admonition is given by the apostle Paul? BR-ASI9 161.9

“The times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: because He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom He hath ordained; whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead.” Acts 17:30, 31. BR-ASI9 161.10