Pastor Unpacks The Real Message Of Revelation
In an age marked by anxiety and uncertainty, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas is offering Christians a countercultural message: the End Times should bring encouragement, not fear.
Speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in an interview with The Christian Post, Jeffress discussed his latest book, Jesus Revealed in the End Times: Hope for Today from the One Who Holds Our Future, published in March. Instead of highlighting global crises and apocalyptic events, he urges believers to focus on Jesus Christ, the central figure of biblical prophecy.
“For four decades, I’ve taught about the End Times — topics like the Rapture, Tribulation, and Millennium — and found that while some Christians were fascinated, others felt deeply afraid,” Jeffress said. “This book is about shifting that focus away from events and back onto Christ.”
As the host of the radio show Pathway to Victory, Jeffress emphasized that prophecy is intended to uplift and reassure believers, not frighten them. “Christ promised to be with His followers always,” he noted. “Because of that, Christians should feel peace rather than fear about what’s to come.”
In his new book, Jeffress explores how Revelation portrays Jesus not just as Savior, but as King, Judge, Friend, and Lord. He described the final book of the Bible as an unveiling of Jesus in His full glory — a truth that should inspire awe and joy in those who follow Him.
Jeffress also addressed what he sees as a major obstacle to understanding prophecy: a lack of biblical literacy. “People are confused about the End Times, not because the Bible is unclear, but because they’re not reading it,” he said. “Failing to pass biblical truths to future generations may not thwart God’s ultimate plan, but it can endanger the stability of our nation.”
While Christians may hold different views on the specific timeline of the End Times, Jeffress stressed that one belief is essential: the return of Jesus Christ. “You cannot claim to be a follower of Christ and deny that He is coming back visibly and literally,” he said.
Jeffress clarified that the term “last days” has been relevant for 2,000 years, while the “End Times,” from a premillennialist perspective, will begin with the Rapture and Tribulation. Regardless of the timeline, he added, “Our own end could arrive at any moment. That’s why readiness is so important.”
Beyond encouraging believers, Jeffress believes his book is an effective evangelistic tool. “Interest in the End Times extends beyond Christians,” he said. “Many people see the chaos in the world and wonder what’s going on. This book points them to the only source of true hope — faith in Jesus.”
He advocated for what he calls “book evangelism,” encouraging Christians to share Christ-centered books with nonbelievers as a way to open doors to faith.
During the NRB event, Jeffress’ Pathway to Victory was also honored as Radio Program of the Year. He attributed the show’s impact to people’s desire for spiritual truth. “They’re not tuning in to hear me,” he said. “They want to hear God’s Word.”
He also noted a growing hunger for biblical teaching that transcends denominational lines. “Labels matter less and less,” he said. “People want to know what the Bible really says.”
Jeffress pointed to modern media platforms — podcasts, livestreams, and other digital tools — as powerful instruments for spreading the Gospel globally. “This could be how God is preparing the world before Christ returns,” he said.
Amid reports of moral failures and ministry collapses, even in his own city of Dallas, Jeffress addressed spiritual pitfalls in a keynote titled How to Keep from Blowing Up Your Ministry. He identified four major dangers: greed, sexual temptation, laziness, and pride. “You can’t offer spiritual guidance if your own walk with Christ is empty,” he said. “Our sermons should come from a deep, personal connection to Jesus.”
To those in ministry who feel discouraged by cultural resistance or personal trials, Jeffress offered this reminder: “The real rewards aren’t given here. They’re waiting in Heaven for those who serve faithfully.”
Despite social and political unrest, Jeffress shared a cautious sense of hope — not based on government leadership, but on the transformative power of the Gospel. While he called former President Donald Trump “a wonderful friend,” he made it clear that true hope doesn’t come from politics.
“Our trust isn’t in the White House,” he said. “It’s in the Church sharing Jesus with a broken world.”
Having recently prayed over Trump with other faith leaders, Jeffress urged Christians not to grow passive during favorable political seasons. “This isn’t a time to relax,” he warned. “God has given us a window to work harder for His Kingdom. We’re not anticipating disaster — we’re looking forward to the return of Someone glorious.”