BOWL 7… (Revelation 16:) “The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, “It is done!” Then there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder and a severe earthquake. No earthquake like it has ever occurred since man has been on earth, so tremendous was the quake. The great city split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. God remembered Babylon the Great and gave her the cup filled with the wine of the fury of his wrath. Every island fled away and the mountains could not be found. From the sky huge hailstones of about a hundred pounds each fell upon men. And they cursed God on account of the plague of hail, because the plague was so terrible.”
Bowl 7 announces the end of this world as described in other prophetic passages. (Isaiah 13:11-13) “I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless… Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will shake from its place at the wrath of the Lord Almighty, in the day of his burning anger.” (Isaiah 24:19-20) “The earth is utterly broken, the earth is split apart, and the earth is violently shaken. The earth staggers like a drunken man, it sways like a hut, its transgression lies heavy upon it, and it falls, and will not rise again.” (2Peter 3:10) “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.”
With this last Bowl judgment, it is finally finished! (Revelation 21:1-4) “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will no longer be death, there will no longer be mourning, or crying, or pain, for the first things have passed away.”
AMEN !
Monday, February 13, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Bowl 6
BOWL 6… (Revelation 16:12-16) “Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great Euphrates River, and it dried up so that the kings from the east could march their armies toward the west without hindrance. And I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs leap from the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. They are demonic spirits who work miracles and go out to all the rulers of the world to gather them for battle against the Lord on that great judgment day of God the Almighty. “Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed.” And the demonic spirits gathered all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon.”
Bowl 6 sets the stage for the final battle in the history of the world. At this point, after all of the devastation that has taken place on this planet, it’s absolutely astounding that Islamic forces are still consumed with raging against the God and Savior of Israel and Jerusalem. The Euphrates River is stopped, to allow Persian Islamic forces to take part in this final battle. Turkey and Syria have built several dams on the Euphrates which can slow and even stop the flow of the river. This part of the prophesy is easily fulfilled. The three “Frogs” represent the three centers of Islam… the Arabian, the Turkish and the Persian branches.
Despite the tremendous amount of hype in Christian circles concerning the “Battle of Armageddon”… it really isn’t much of a battle at all. The battle is over before it even starts.
(Revelation 19: 11-16, 19-21) “Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords…
...Then I saw the beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathered together to fight against the one sitting on the horse and his army. And the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who did mighty miracles on behalf of the beast, miracles that deceived all who had accepted the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue. Both the beast and his false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Their entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the one riding the white horse.”
Bowl 6 sets the stage for the final battle in the history of the world. At this point, after all of the devastation that has taken place on this planet, it’s absolutely astounding that Islamic forces are still consumed with raging against the God and Savior of Israel and Jerusalem. The Euphrates River is stopped, to allow Persian Islamic forces to take part in this final battle. Turkey and Syria have built several dams on the Euphrates which can slow and even stop the flow of the river. This part of the prophesy is easily fulfilled. The three “Frogs” represent the three centers of Islam… the Arabian, the Turkish and the Persian branches.
Despite the tremendous amount of hype in Christian circles concerning the “Battle of Armageddon”… it really isn’t much of a battle at all. The battle is over before it even starts.
(Revelation 19: 11-16, 19-21) “Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords…
...Then I saw the beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathered together to fight against the one sitting on the horse and his army. And the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who did mighty miracles on behalf of the beast, miracles that deceived all who had accepted the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue. Both the beast and his false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Their entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the one riding the white horse.”
Sunday, February 12, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Bowl 5
BOWL 5… (Revelation 16: 10-11) “Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. His subjects ground their teeth in anguish, and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.”
Bowl 5 reiterates another prophesy concerning the last hours of this planet… (Isaiah 13:9-10) “Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, cruel, with fury and burning anger, to make the land a desolation, and He will exterminate its sinners from it. For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not flash forth their light, the sun will be dark when it rises and the moon will not shed its light.”
The darkening of the sun described here, is something much more significant than an ordinary eclipse. It is more likely that these verses are describing a dramatic astronomical event called a "Star Patch". This darkening of the surface of a star, procedes a devastatingly huge explosion and a massive coronal ejection which will literally incinerate any planet in its path. (2Peter 3: 10) "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up."
At this point, there is no excuse for those who remain on the earth. Absolutely everyone knows for a fact that there is a God, and they have willfully decided to blaspheme him to the bitter end. The Lord is coming with Bowl 6, and he is coming to pour out his fierce anger against all evil. This dying planet, has only a short time now. The New Earth, on which we will dwell forever, is coming quickly... Hallelujah!
Bowl 5 reiterates another prophesy concerning the last hours of this planet… (Isaiah 13:9-10) “Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, cruel, with fury and burning anger, to make the land a desolation, and He will exterminate its sinners from it. For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not flash forth their light, the sun will be dark when it rises and the moon will not shed its light.”
The darkening of the sun described here, is something much more significant than an ordinary eclipse. It is more likely that these verses are describing a dramatic astronomical event called a "Star Patch". This darkening of the surface of a star, procedes a devastatingly huge explosion and a massive coronal ejection which will literally incinerate any planet in its path. (2Peter 3: 10) "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up."
At this point, there is no excuse for those who remain on the earth. Absolutely everyone knows for a fact that there is a God, and they have willfully decided to blaspheme him to the bitter end. The Lord is coming with Bowl 6, and he is coming to pour out his fierce anger against all evil. This dying planet, has only a short time now. The New Earth, on which we will dwell forever, is coming quickly... Hallelujah!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Bowl 4
BOWL 4… (Revelation 16:8-9) “The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him.”
Bowl 4 declares that God’s judgments are just, because, those who remain on the earth have hardened their heart so completely, that there is absolutely no chance for them to repent and be saved. Finally, the ultimate consequences of a brighter and hotter sun, that we discussed earlier, is being unleashed. This is no ordinary “Sunburn” that is being announced here. The sun has now flared to the point that short and direct exposure will kill. (Isaiah 30:26) “Moreover the light of the moon will become as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will become seven times brighter.” (Isaiah 13:8) “They will be terrified, and pains and anguish will take hold of them. They will writhe like a woman in labor, and they will look at one another in astonishment, their faces aflame.” (Isaiah24:6) “…therefore the inhabitants of the earth are scorched, and few men are left.”
At this point, no one on the earth can survive for long. It is pretty much over for the unrepentant. The final judgments are coming quickly.
Bowl 4 declares that God’s judgments are just, because, those who remain on the earth have hardened their heart so completely, that there is absolutely no chance for them to repent and be saved. Finally, the ultimate consequences of a brighter and hotter sun, that we discussed earlier, is being unleashed. This is no ordinary “Sunburn” that is being announced here. The sun has now flared to the point that short and direct exposure will kill. (Isaiah 30:26) “Moreover the light of the moon will become as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will become seven times brighter.” (Isaiah 13:8) “They will be terrified, and pains and anguish will take hold of them. They will writhe like a woman in labor, and they will look at one another in astonishment, their faces aflame.” (Isaiah24:6) “…therefore the inhabitants of the earth are scorched, and few men are left.”
At this point, no one on the earth can survive for long. It is pretty much over for the unrepentant. The final judgments are coming quickly.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Bowl 3
BOWL 3… (Revelation 16 4-7) “Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs, and they became blood. And I heard the angel who had authority over all water saying, “You are just, O Holy One, who is and who always was, because you have sent these judgments. Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink. It is their just reward.” And I heard a voice from the altar, saying, “Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty, your judgments are true and just.”
Bowl 3 continues the pouring out of God’s wrath on the world and the evil and unrepentant who are still alive. The judgment of Trumpet three made one third of all fresh water toxic. The settling toxic pollutants and radiation fallout, has now killed all fresh water life, and has made all fresh water unfit for human consumption.
The cry of the martyred saints in Seal 5… “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?”…is now dramatically answered… “Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink.” For all those who remain alive on the earth, the end is coming quickly.
Bowl 3 continues the pouring out of God’s wrath on the world and the evil and unrepentant who are still alive. The judgment of Trumpet three made one third of all fresh water toxic. The settling toxic pollutants and radiation fallout, has now killed all fresh water life, and has made all fresh water unfit for human consumption.
The cry of the martyred saints in Seal 5… “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?”…is now dramatically answered… “Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink.” For all those who remain alive on the earth, the end is coming quickly.
Friday, February 10, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Bowl 2
BOWL 2… (Revelation 16:3) “The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead man, and every living thing in the sea died.”
It seems clear here, that the combination of meteor strikes, nuclear detonations with radioactive fallout, and an asteroid strike in the ocean, has finally made life in the sea impossible. The phrase…“every living thing in the sea died.”…are remarkable and truly frightening words. As God continues to completely strip the earth of all life sustaining elements, it is important to remember the speed in which these judgments will be poured out. Literally, before humanity even has a chance to contemplate what has just happened, the next bowl is already being poured out.
When God’s mercy is finally, completely, and utterly rejected, the earth is not where you want to be.
It seems clear here, that the combination of meteor strikes, nuclear detonations with radioactive fallout, and an asteroid strike in the ocean, has finally made life in the sea impossible. The phrase…“every living thing in the sea died.”…are remarkable and truly frightening words. As God continues to completely strip the earth of all life sustaining elements, it is important to remember the speed in which these judgments will be poured out. Literally, before humanity even has a chance to contemplate what has just happened, the next bowl is already being poured out.
When God’s mercy is finally, completely, and utterly rejected, the earth is not where you want to be.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Bowl 1
BOWL 1… (Revelation 16:1-2) “Then I heard a mighty voice from the Temple say to the seven angels, “Go your ways and pour out on the earth the seven bowls containing God’s wrath.” So the first angel left the Temple and poured out his bowl on the earth, and horrible, malignant sores broke out on everyone who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image.”
This is the first time in the End Times prophesies, that God’s “Wrath” is introduced. Until now, God has been putting forth judgments on an evil and unbelieving world in an effort to prompt individual repentance and salvation. Now, after the rapture, only those who willfully scorn God remain on the planet. The Bowl judgments, full of God’s wrath, are now beginning to be poured out.
Bowl 1 strikes mankind with malignant (cancerous) soars and tumors. This is either the result of the radiation fallout of Islam’s nuclear terrorism, or the result of the increasing ultraviolet radiation from the brighter and hotter sun. Every person still alive on the earth is now reaping the consequences of their passive or willful embracing of the sign of the beast and the worship of Satan. As we will see shortly, humanity now on the earth will not repent, but will actually blaspheme the God of heaven for what they are going through.
God begins to completely strip the earth of life sustaining elements.
This is the first time in the End Times prophesies, that God’s “Wrath” is introduced. Until now, God has been putting forth judgments on an evil and unbelieving world in an effort to prompt individual repentance and salvation. Now, after the rapture, only those who willfully scorn God remain on the planet. The Bowl judgments, full of God’s wrath, are now beginning to be poured out.
Bowl 1 strikes mankind with malignant (cancerous) soars and tumors. This is either the result of the radiation fallout of Islam’s nuclear terrorism, or the result of the increasing ultraviolet radiation from the brighter and hotter sun. Every person still alive on the earth is now reaping the consequences of their passive or willful embracing of the sign of the beast and the worship of Satan. As we will see shortly, humanity now on the earth will not repent, but will actually blaspheme the God of heaven for what they are going through.
God begins to completely strip the earth of life sustaining elements.
Monday, February 6, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 7
TRUMPET 7… (Revelation 11:15-18) “Then the seventh angel sounded, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying. “We give you thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who are and who were, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. “And the nations were enraged, and your wrath came, and the time came for the dead to be judged, and the time to reward your bond-servants the prophets and the saints and those who fear your name, the small and the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
Another major transition takes place right here. Islamic terrorists have assassinated the two witness of God in Jerusalem. The 200 million Islamic troops are poised for their final invasion of Israel. However, they are still so afraid of the God’s prophets, that, even in death, no one has touched their bodies for three days, and the attack is still on hold. Moslems around the world are celebrating the death of the prophets (Revelation 11:10), but they are still afraid to actually finish the attack on Israel and Jerusalem, where they can finally slaughter all of the remaining Hebrew believers gathered on Mount Zion. Suddenly however, something truly amazing takes place… the last trumpet blast!
Trumpet 7 announces the long awaited “Rapture”. Yes, the Rapture takes place here! (1Corinthians 15:52) “It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever, and we who are living will also be transformed.” (Matthew 24:31) “And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world, from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.” How do we know that the final resurrection of all believers takes place here? Who is raised… (1) the Saints, all believers as described by Paul… (2) Bond Servants, the sealed 144,000 believers from every tribe of Israel (Revelation 7:3) and… (3) the Prophets… the two witnesses (Revelation 11:10).
Before God pours out his wrath on those who remain on the earth, he must make absolutely sure that no one is left that has any possibility of repenting. (2Peter 3: 9) “The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” God’s wrath, the final Bowl Judgments, is poured out on a completely evil and unrepentant world. From now on… there is no more mercy.
Another major transition takes place right here. Islamic terrorists have assassinated the two witness of God in Jerusalem. The 200 million Islamic troops are poised for their final invasion of Israel. However, they are still so afraid of the God’s prophets, that, even in death, no one has touched their bodies for three days, and the attack is still on hold. Moslems around the world are celebrating the death of the prophets (Revelation 11:10), but they are still afraid to actually finish the attack on Israel and Jerusalem, where they can finally slaughter all of the remaining Hebrew believers gathered on Mount Zion. Suddenly however, something truly amazing takes place… the last trumpet blast!
Trumpet 7 announces the long awaited “Rapture”. Yes, the Rapture takes place here! (1Corinthians 15:52) “It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever, and we who are living will also be transformed.” (Matthew 24:31) “And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world, from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.” How do we know that the final resurrection of all believers takes place here? Who is raised… (1) the Saints, all believers as described by Paul… (2) Bond Servants, the sealed 144,000 believers from every tribe of Israel (Revelation 7:3) and… (3) the Prophets… the two witnesses (Revelation 11:10).
Before God pours out his wrath on those who remain on the earth, he must make absolutely sure that no one is left that has any possibility of repenting. (2Peter 3: 9) “The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” God’s wrath, the final Bowl Judgments, is poured out on a completely evil and unrepentant world. From now on… there is no more mercy.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 6
TRUMPET 6… (Revelation 9:13-21) “Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God. And the voice said to the sixth angel who held the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great Euphrates River.” Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour and day and month and year were turned loose to kill one-third of all the people on earth. I heard the size of their army, which was 200 million mounted troops.
And in my vision, I saw the horses and the riders sitting on them. The riders wore armor that was fiery red and dark blue and yellow. The horses had heads like lions, and fire and smoke and burning sulfur billowed from their mouths. One third of all the people on earth were killed by these three plagues—by the fire and smoke and burning sulfur that came from the mouths of the horses. Their power was in their mouths and in their tails. For their tails had heads like snakes, with the power to injure people.
But the people who did not die in these plagues still refused to repent of their evil deeds and turn to God. They continued to worship demons and idols made of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood—idols that can neither see nor hear nor walk! And they did not repent of their murders or their witchcraft or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
Trumpet 6 brings an alarming new prophetic event. Four angels who were prepared for this specific hour, day, month, and year, are suddenly released to kill one third of all mankind. Exactly who these angels represent, becomes clear when we examine some obvious symbolic statements. The global catastrophe pours fourth from the great “River Euphrates”. This is a clear reference to the Islamic Empire. The horses have “heads like Lions”, and mouths from which the fire, smoke and burning sulfur comes forth. This is a clear reference to the Beast out of the Sea which had the mouth of a Lion. It is extremely interesting to note that the destruction comes not from any weapon that the riders carry, but from the mouths of the lion-headed “Horses”. This would indicate that the riders only direct where the nuclear detonations and destruction takes place.
Global Islamic nuclear terrorism finally succeeds in forcing the world into total submission. Now, no nation will dare to stand in the way of Islam’s final 200 million man invasion of Israel. It is amazing that even after this horrific global event, those who were not killed... still can't find a place in their hearts for God.
And in my vision, I saw the horses and the riders sitting on them. The riders wore armor that was fiery red and dark blue and yellow. The horses had heads like lions, and fire and smoke and burning sulfur billowed from their mouths. One third of all the people on earth were killed by these three plagues—by the fire and smoke and burning sulfur that came from the mouths of the horses. Their power was in their mouths and in their tails. For their tails had heads like snakes, with the power to injure people.
But the people who did not die in these plagues still refused to repent of their evil deeds and turn to God. They continued to worship demons and idols made of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood—idols that can neither see nor hear nor walk! And they did not repent of their murders or their witchcraft or their sexual immorality or their thefts.”
Trumpet 6 brings an alarming new prophetic event. Four angels who were prepared for this specific hour, day, month, and year, are suddenly released to kill one third of all mankind. Exactly who these angels represent, becomes clear when we examine some obvious symbolic statements. The global catastrophe pours fourth from the great “River Euphrates”. This is a clear reference to the Islamic Empire. The horses have “heads like Lions”, and mouths from which the fire, smoke and burning sulfur comes forth. This is a clear reference to the Beast out of the Sea which had the mouth of a Lion. It is extremely interesting to note that the destruction comes not from any weapon that the riders carry, but from the mouths of the lion-headed “Horses”. This would indicate that the riders only direct where the nuclear detonations and destruction takes place.
Global Islamic nuclear terrorism finally succeeds in forcing the world into total submission. Now, no nation will dare to stand in the way of Islam’s final 200 million man invasion of Israel. It is amazing that even after this horrific global event, those who were not killed... still can't find a place in their hearts for God.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 5
TRUMPET 5… (Revelation 9:1-12) “The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the Abyss. And out of the smoke locusts came down upon the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. They were not given power to kill them, but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes a man. During those days men will seek death, but will not find it. They will long to die, but death will elude them.
The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle. On their heads they wore something like crowns of gold, and their faces resembled human faces. Their hair was like women’s hair, and their teeth were like lions’ teeth. They had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. They had tails and stings like scorpions, and in their tails they had power to torment people for five months. They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon.
The first woe is past, two other woes are yet to come.”
Trumpet 5, the first “Woe”, begins to focus our attention on the Middle East and Israel. The description of the “Locusts” in the second part of this passage clearly equates to Moslem armies that rampaged through the Holy Land and Europe during their eighth and fifteenth century Jihads. Even the reference to not harming any green grass, plant, or tree, is consistent with the teachings of Mohammed and the beliefs of Islam. For those living in the wastes of the Arabian deserts, trees and vegetation were blessings.
The demonic fallen angels of Genesis chapter six, that God had confined to the bottomless pit, have been released to emotionally inflame and inspire Moslems for the final invasion of Israel and the conquest of Jerusalem (Jude 1:6) “And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment.”
The final invasion of Israel is coming. God have mercy on those in Israel who have not turned to their Savior Christ Jesus.
The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle. On their heads they wore something like crowns of gold, and their faces resembled human faces. Their hair was like women’s hair, and their teeth were like lions’ teeth. They had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. They had tails and stings like scorpions, and in their tails they had power to torment people for five months. They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon.
The first woe is past, two other woes are yet to come.”
Trumpet 5, the first “Woe”, begins to focus our attention on the Middle East and Israel. The description of the “Locusts” in the second part of this passage clearly equates to Moslem armies that rampaged through the Holy Land and Europe during their eighth and fifteenth century Jihads. Even the reference to not harming any green grass, plant, or tree, is consistent with the teachings of Mohammed and the beliefs of Islam. For those living in the wastes of the Arabian deserts, trees and vegetation were blessings.
The demonic fallen angels of Genesis chapter six, that God had confined to the bottomless pit, have been released to emotionally inflame and inspire Moslems for the final invasion of Israel and the conquest of Jerusalem (Jude 1:6) “And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment.”
The final invasion of Israel is coming. God have mercy on those in Israel who have not turned to their Savior Christ Jesus.
Friday, February 3, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 4
TRUMPET 4… (Revelation 8:12-13) “The fourth angel sounded, and a third of the sun and a third of the moon and a third of the stars were struck, so that a third of them would be darkened and the day would not shine for a third of it, and the night in the same way. Then I looked, and I heard an eagle flying in midheaven, saying with a loud voice, “Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!”
Trumpet 4 brings our attention to the current atmospheric condition in God’s process of judgments. Once again, as in the previous Trumpet, this one does not actually add an additional judgment, but simply brings to our attention the continuing effects of Trumpet 1. Smoke and debris from the devastating global fires, volcanic eruptions, and asteroid impact fill the sky. There is a natural optical effect from this situation. The thickness of the smoke and debris will be much greater as we look toward the horizon. This optical effect is much decreased when we look directly overhead. Thus, as these verses correctly state, the Sun, Moon and Stars will only be able to be seen while they are almost directly overhead… approximately for two thirds of the day and night.
We must also take note of the terrifying promise of verse 13, the last three trumpet blasts, and the three “Woes”. In this verse, God clearly warns us that the following three Trumpet blasts will bring judgments that are far more horrific than anything that has already come to pass. God have mercy on the souls of those still living on this dying planet.
Trumpet 4 brings our attention to the current atmospheric condition in God’s process of judgments. Once again, as in the previous Trumpet, this one does not actually add an additional judgment, but simply brings to our attention the continuing effects of Trumpet 1. Smoke and debris from the devastating global fires, volcanic eruptions, and asteroid impact fill the sky. There is a natural optical effect from this situation. The thickness of the smoke and debris will be much greater as we look toward the horizon. This optical effect is much decreased when we look directly overhead. Thus, as these verses correctly state, the Sun, Moon and Stars will only be able to be seen while they are almost directly overhead… approximately for two thirds of the day and night.
We must also take note of the terrifying promise of verse 13, the last three trumpet blasts, and the three “Woes”. In this verse, God clearly warns us that the following three Trumpet blasts will bring judgments that are far more horrific than anything that has already come to pass. God have mercy on the souls of those still living on this dying planet.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 3
TRUMPET 3… (Revelation 8: 10-11) “The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. The name of the star is called Wormwood, and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter.”
Trumpet 3 describes the consequences of the global fires, volcanic eruptions, and the aftermath of the asteroid impact. Under these conditions, tremendous amounts of toxic materials will be lifted up into the atmosphere. According to these verses, these pollutants now begin to settle onto the exposed fresh water sources around the planet. One third of all fresh water becomes unfit for human consumption.
The “Star” noted in this passage is obviously not an actual star, meteor, or any other type of space object… God has given it a name! This “Star” is symbolic of God’s judgment that begins to deplete the planet of life sustaining components. The name “Wormwood” denotes a plant that grows in the Middle East that has an extremely strong and bitter taste. Symbolically, these verses express the idea that the outpouring judgments of God on an evil and unbelieving world are becoming more and more intolerable.
Try to imagine a world where one third of all fresh water has suddenly become poisonous.
Trumpet 3 describes the consequences of the global fires, volcanic eruptions, and the aftermath of the asteroid impact. Under these conditions, tremendous amounts of toxic materials will be lifted up into the atmosphere. According to these verses, these pollutants now begin to settle onto the exposed fresh water sources around the planet. One third of all fresh water becomes unfit for human consumption.
The “Star” noted in this passage is obviously not an actual star, meteor, or any other type of space object… God has given it a name! This “Star” is symbolic of God’s judgment that begins to deplete the planet of life sustaining components. The name “Wormwood” denotes a plant that grows in the Middle East that has an extremely strong and bitter taste. Symbolically, these verses express the idea that the outpouring judgments of God on an evil and unbelieving world are becoming more and more intolerable.
Try to imagine a world where one third of all fresh water has suddenly become poisonous.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 2
TRUMPET 2… (Revelation 8: 8-9) “The second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a huge mountain, all ablaze, was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea turned into blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.”
Trumpet 2 adds another devastating judgment. Obviously, the word picture expressed in these verses is describing an extremely large meteor or a moderate size asteroid impact on the planet. It is clear that this object from space hits a large body of water with devastating consequences. However, the exact place of impact is unclear. Nevertheless, even though the meteor or asteroid will crash into a “Sea”… it will not minimize the destruction. The impact will instantly vaporize the water, pass through, and violently impact bedrock. Astronomers unanimously agree that an impact of this kind is inevitable, and when it does, three Scripture confirming results could easily happen.
(1) The major element of the core and the crust of this planet is iron. Also, in many areas around the world, the floor of lakes, seas, and oceans are covered with dissolved iron. It is irrefutable that a major impact on the bedrock in any of these bodies of water would force a great deal of iron to the surface. When the iron reaches the surface and contacts air (oxygen) it will oxidize and turn the surface of the water “Blood Red”. A 1986 event at Lake Nyos in Cameroon, caused this exact iron oxidation phenomenon. After an earthquake, the clear blue lake suddenly turned “Blood Red”. (2) The bedrock impact would also deplete the water of oxygen and would kill all living things in the surrounding waters. (3) It is also obvious that any ships within the impact blast area would be instantly destroyed.
The consequences of the second Trumpet blast are not the delusions of a fanciful religious imagination, but are quite literally a real scientific and likely the result of a major astronomical impact. At this point in the unfolding of God’s judgments, you really don’t want to be a person who is not specifically “Sealed” and protected by God.
Trumpet 2 adds another devastating judgment. Obviously, the word picture expressed in these verses is describing an extremely large meteor or a moderate size asteroid impact on the planet. It is clear that this object from space hits a large body of water with devastating consequences. However, the exact place of impact is unclear. Nevertheless, even though the meteor or asteroid will crash into a “Sea”… it will not minimize the destruction. The impact will instantly vaporize the water, pass through, and violently impact bedrock. Astronomers unanimously agree that an impact of this kind is inevitable, and when it does, three Scripture confirming results could easily happen.
(1) The major element of the core and the crust of this planet is iron. Also, in many areas around the world, the floor of lakes, seas, and oceans are covered with dissolved iron. It is irrefutable that a major impact on the bedrock in any of these bodies of water would force a great deal of iron to the surface. When the iron reaches the surface and contacts air (oxygen) it will oxidize and turn the surface of the water “Blood Red”. A 1986 event at Lake Nyos in Cameroon, caused this exact iron oxidation phenomenon. After an earthquake, the clear blue lake suddenly turned “Blood Red”. (2) The bedrock impact would also deplete the water of oxygen and would kill all living things in the surrounding waters. (3) It is also obvious that any ships within the impact blast area would be instantly destroyed.
The consequences of the second Trumpet blast are not the delusions of a fanciful religious imagination, but are quite literally a real scientific and likely the result of a major astronomical impact. At this point in the unfolding of God’s judgments, you really don’t want to be a person who is not specifically “Sealed” and protected by God.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Trumpet 1
TRUMPET 1… (Revelation 8:7) “The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.”
The first thing I want to make clear is that, unlike the Seals that will ultimately take hundreds of years to be completely fulfilled, the Trumpet and Bowl judgments will come upon us in a very short period of time. After the terrifying global earthquake and meteor bombardment, the "silence in heaven" (Revelation 8:1) will cause the people of the earth to rejoice. However, it will not last long. (1Thessalonians 5:3) "When people are saying, "Everything is peaceful and secure," then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman's labor pains begin. And there will be no escape."
Although they are not actually mentioned here, there are two very important elements of the Last Days that begin at this point... (1) The days of "Jacob's Trouble" (Jeremiah 30: 4-7) "And these are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah. For so says the LORD, We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace. Ask now, and see whether a man is giving birth? Why do I see every man with his hands on his loins, like a woman in labor, and all faces are turned into paleness? Alas! For that day is great, so that none is like it; it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it." and (2) The three and a half year ministry of the "Two Witnesses" (Revelation 11: 3,7) "And I will give power to My two witnesses, and they will prophesy a thousand, two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth... And when they complete their testimony, the beast coming up out of the abyss will make war against them and will overcome them and kill them."
Trumpet 1 verses describe the global consequences of numerous and extremely violent volcanic eruptions. The massive global earthquake and shift of the earth’s crust (Seal 6) will trigger world-wide volcanic eruptions. Unlike the Hawaiian volcanoes that release pressure through slow calm rivers of lava. Dramatic volcanic eruptions like Santorini, Krakatoa, and Mount St. Helens, are examples of violent explosive eruptions that can cause fiery volcanic ash and hail to drift hundreds of miles. As they fall back to the earth, immeasurable amounts of air-borne extremely hot volcanic ash and droplets of melted rock will ignite fires all around the world. These pea sized droplets of fiery hail often turn “Blood Red” in color, as the iron they contain is mixed with air and water vapor.
These devastating fires will rage uncontrolled, and will ultimately consume one third of the planet’s trees and all of the grasslands around the world.
The first thing I want to make clear is that, unlike the Seals that will ultimately take hundreds of years to be completely fulfilled, the Trumpet and Bowl judgments will come upon us in a very short period of time. After the terrifying global earthquake and meteor bombardment, the "silence in heaven" (Revelation 8:1) will cause the people of the earth to rejoice. However, it will not last long. (1Thessalonians 5:3) "When people are saying, "Everything is peaceful and secure," then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman's labor pains begin. And there will be no escape."
Although they are not actually mentioned here, there are two very important elements of the Last Days that begin at this point... (1) The days of "Jacob's Trouble" (Jeremiah 30: 4-7) "And these are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah. For so says the LORD, We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace. Ask now, and see whether a man is giving birth? Why do I see every man with his hands on his loins, like a woman in labor, and all faces are turned into paleness? Alas! For that day is great, so that none is like it; it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it." and (2) The three and a half year ministry of the "Two Witnesses" (Revelation 11: 3,7) "And I will give power to My two witnesses, and they will prophesy a thousand, two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth... And when they complete their testimony, the beast coming up out of the abyss will make war against them and will overcome them and kill them."
Trumpet 1 verses describe the global consequences of numerous and extremely violent volcanic eruptions. The massive global earthquake and shift of the earth’s crust (Seal 6) will trigger world-wide volcanic eruptions. Unlike the Hawaiian volcanoes that release pressure through slow calm rivers of lava. Dramatic volcanic eruptions like Santorini, Krakatoa, and Mount St. Helens, are examples of violent explosive eruptions that can cause fiery volcanic ash and hail to drift hundreds of miles. As they fall back to the earth, immeasurable amounts of air-borne extremely hot volcanic ash and droplets of melted rock will ignite fires all around the world. These pea sized droplets of fiery hail often turn “Blood Red” in color, as the iron they contain is mixed with air and water vapor.
These devastating fires will rage uncontrolled, and will ultimately consume one third of the planet’s trees and all of the grasslands around the world.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Seal 7
SEAL 7… (Revelation 7: 1-2, 6) “When the Lamb broke the seventh seal on the scroll, there was silence throughout heaven for about half an hour. I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets… Then the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to blow their mighty blasts.”
Seal 7 simply announces the coming seven "Trumpet” judgments. The silence in Heaven for about half an hour, emphasizes the extreme significance of what is about to come. However, it is extremely important to understand that between the 6th and 7th Seal, an extraordinary transition takes place as described in Revelation chapter seven. This transition is explained in Romans chapter eleven. In this chapter, the apostle Paul says something absolutely extraordinary. Please read these verses carefully!
(verse 13-15) “I am saying all this especially for you Gentiles. God has appointed me as the apostle to the Gentiles. I stress this, for I want somehow to make the people of Israel jealous of what you Gentiles have, so I might save some of them. For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful.”
(verse 17-26) “But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree, some of the people of Israel, have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree. But you must not brag about being grafted in to replace the branches that were broken off. You are just a branch, not the root. Well, you may say, “those branches were broken off to make room for me.” Yes, but remember, those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. For if God did not spare the original branches, he won’t spare you either. Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree. You, by nature, were a branch cut from a wild olive tree. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong. I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. And then Israel will be saved.”
Revelation chapter seven declares that the “fullness of the Gentiles” has now come in. The great multitude of Gentiles who have died in Christ, have now found their rest in Heaven. This is not to say that there won't be any Gentile Christians still alive on the earth. These verses are meant to explain that at this point God will now focus his attention on Israel. God will seal, for their protection, 144,000 from the tribes of Israel who have now turned to their Savior, Christ Jesus. The 144,000 is not an actual head-count, the number is meant to signify a complete ingathering from the Hebrew people.
The consequences of the coming “Trumpet” judgments, will directly involve the nation of Israel.
Seal 7 simply announces the coming seven "Trumpet” judgments. The silence in Heaven for about half an hour, emphasizes the extreme significance of what is about to come. However, it is extremely important to understand that between the 6th and 7th Seal, an extraordinary transition takes place as described in Revelation chapter seven. This transition is explained in Romans chapter eleven. In this chapter, the apostle Paul says something absolutely extraordinary. Please read these verses carefully!
(verse 13-15) “I am saying all this especially for you Gentiles. God has appointed me as the apostle to the Gentiles. I stress this, for I want somehow to make the people of Israel jealous of what you Gentiles have, so I might save some of them. For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful.”
(verse 17-26) “But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree, some of the people of Israel, have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree. But you must not brag about being grafted in to replace the branches that were broken off. You are just a branch, not the root. Well, you may say, “those branches were broken off to make room for me.” Yes, but remember, those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. For if God did not spare the original branches, he won’t spare you either. Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree. You, by nature, were a branch cut from a wild olive tree. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong. I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. And then Israel will be saved.”
Revelation chapter seven declares that the “fullness of the Gentiles” has now come in. The great multitude of Gentiles who have died in Christ, have now found their rest in Heaven. This is not to say that there won't be any Gentile Christians still alive on the earth. These verses are meant to explain that at this point God will now focus his attention on Israel. God will seal, for their protection, 144,000 from the tribes of Israel who have now turned to their Savior, Christ Jesus. The 144,000 is not an actual head-count, the number is meant to signify a complete ingathering from the Hebrew people.
The consequences of the coming “Trumpet” judgments, will directly involve the nation of Israel.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS... Seal 6
SEAL 6… (Revelation 6:12-17) “I watched as the Lamb broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became as dark as black cloth, and the moon became as red as blood. Then the stars of the sky fell to the earth like green figs falling from a tree shaken by a strong wind. The sky was rolled up like a scroll, and all of the mountains and islands were moved from their places. Then everyone... the kings of the earth, the rulers, the generals, the wealthy, the powerful, and every slave and free person... all hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they cried to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the one who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to survive?”
Seal 6 ushers in “The Day of the Lord” (verse 17). The long-feared time of God's final judgments has arrived, and absolutely no one on the planet will be able to miss this frightful event. However, even at this point, EVERYONE who calls on the name of the Lord WILL BE SAVED! (Acts 2:20-21) “The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and glorious day of the Lord arrives. But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
There are three important aspects of this prophesy that we need to take note of… (1) There will be a great earthquake that will devastate the entire planet. (verse 14) “…all of the mountains and islands were moved from their places”. (2) A major filtering phenomenon, like smoke, will block the natural light that emanates from the Sun and Moon. (3) A massive storm of meteors will actually hit the earth and devastate the planet. (verse 13) "...stars of the sky fell to the earth like green figs falling from a tree shaken by a strong wind."
If we take all of these events together, there is only one logical explanation… There will be an extremely close, near miss encounter with an asteroid or comet. This large space object will bring along with it a massive amount of space debris that will pass through the earth’s atmosphere and pummel the planet.
It is important to note that, even at this point, our ever merciful Savior is still anxious to receive anyone who calls on him.
Seal 6 ushers in “The Day of the Lord” (verse 17). The long-feared time of God's final judgments has arrived, and absolutely no one on the planet will be able to miss this frightful event. However, even at this point, EVERYONE who calls on the name of the Lord WILL BE SAVED! (Acts 2:20-21) “The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and glorious day of the Lord arrives. But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
There are three important aspects of this prophesy that we need to take note of… (1) There will be a great earthquake that will devastate the entire planet. (verse 14) “…all of the mountains and islands were moved from their places”. (2) A major filtering phenomenon, like smoke, will block the natural light that emanates from the Sun and Moon. (3) A massive storm of meteors will actually hit the earth and devastate the planet. (verse 13) "...stars of the sky fell to the earth like green figs falling from a tree shaken by a strong wind."
If we take all of these events together, there is only one logical explanation… There will be an extremely close, near miss encounter with an asteroid or comet. This large space object will bring along with it a massive amount of space debris that will pass through the earth’s atmosphere and pummel the planet.
It is important to note that, even at this point, our ever merciful Savior is still anxious to receive anyone who calls on him.
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