What Does Jesus Say?

Understanding Revelation Commentary 2

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:42:15 +0000

These verses are speaking to Israel

Verse 20 mentions the sabbath which identifies the intended recipient of the message as Israel. They help in understanding revelation.

16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:

17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

The Lord will supernaturally care for and protect this Jewish remnant a thousand two hundred and threescore days or 3 and a half years during the tribulation period. Revelation 12:6.

21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

This isn't the tribulation of John 16:33 which is worldly and a result of sin. This is the great tribulation wrath of God poured out on the earth during the seventieth week of Daniel's prophecy. The Church is missing during this period. It has been delivered from God's wrath by the precious blood of Jesus. 1 Thess 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.

22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

The elect are those who will enter the millennial period and repopulate the earth.

23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

25 Behold, I have told you before.

26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shines even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

The second half of the tribulation period will be the worst. The last 3 and 1/2 years.

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

This is when the protected Jewish remnant acknowledges the one whom they pierced and receive their Messiah. The feast of Trumpets Yom Teruah (“Day of the Shofar”) and Day of Atonement Yom Kippur are realized at this time. The last feast of Booths Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles will be realized when they are escorted into the Millenial Kingdom by the Savior Himself!

31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

All those who refused the mark of the beast and survived. All the saints of old. The resurrected and those alive on the earth.

32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

The fig tree is Israel. The Lord had just cursed the fig tree in front of His disciples for failing to bring forth fruit. So the disciples were convinced He was once again speaking of Israel. Israel is now coming alive but still without fruit. This event corresponds with Israel's national revival in 1948.

33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

When we see Israel become a nation once again, 1948, we can know that the end of the world is near. Even at the doors!

34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

The generation that witness' the rebirth of national Israel will not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. The exact length of a generation is not clear. The bible speaks of a generation of 70 years, 80 years, 100 years. The important thing is that we make ourselves ready as a bride for His soon coming. Living each day as if it were the Day!

35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Know one knows the exact day or hour of His coming. Not even Satan. But the Father only. Bet we can clearly see that we are living in the season of His coming. Prophecy and world events testify of His soon coming!

37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Things were normal in the days of Noah. People eating, drinking, giving in marriage, working. The day came upon them suddenly and unexpectedly. The secret coming of the Son of man will be in the same manner. This is the secret coming down of the Lord. The last trump for the Church will sound. Jesus will come down to meet us. The dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive will be changed and rise to meet Him in the air. 1 Thess 4:16, Rev 4:1. He will come back at the end of the tribulation period. That's a different coming. Everyone knows when that will happen. The end of the tribulation period. He will come back and defeat His enemies and establish His Millennial Kingdom on the earth.

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Two in the field. Two people working. One is taken, rapture, one is left to experience the tribulation and wrath of the almighty.

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

43 But know this, that if the goodman, master, of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming;

49 And shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looks not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Understanding Revelation Commentary 1

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:13:07 +0000

Matthew 24:1-15 is key to understanding revelation.

Matthew 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple.

2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down.

3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

The end of the world

What is this “end of the world” that the disciples want to know about? Matthew 24:4-15 takes us right up and into the middle of it.

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.

10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

15 When ye therefore shall see the “abomination of desolation”, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso reads, let him understand:)

Daniel’s “Abomination of Desolation”

The book of Daniel is a key to understanding Revelation. One of the chief angels of God came to Daniel and talked to him. 9:22 “I am now come forth to give you skill and understanding. At the beginning of your supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

Seventy weeks are determined. (Dan 9:22-24) (The word weeks in Hebrew means sevens.) Seventy sevens are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city or seventy “seven year periods.” (Dan 9:24), Seventy weeks are determined upon your people and upon your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

At the end of this seventy week period Jesus will return in the clouds to establish His rule and reign on the earth. Revelation 19:11

Seven weeks and threescore and two weeks

Dan 9:25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah, the Prince, shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: (this would be done under Nehemiah’s leadership and equal to seven weeks of years. Then 62 weeks of years until the coming of the Messiah or 69 weeks of years. One week short of the 70 weeks required to finish the transgression, seal up the vision, and to anoint the most Holy). Then, the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times.

Daniel 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: (Messiah was cut off. Jesus was crucified and cut off before receiving His Kingdom. This happened 69 weeks of years after the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem was given.) And the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and its end shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. (The people of the prince did come and destroy Jerusalem and the sanctuary.)

The Destruction of Jerusalem

SEPTEMBER 8th, 70 AD, the destruction of Jerusalem was complete. Titus, the future Roman Emperor, had starved the city for months. At the end of July, they broke through the walls and, according to historian Josephus, the Romans killed over a million Jews in their conquest.

The final week of years or 7 year period hasn’t happened yet. We have 69 weeks of years up and until the death of Christ who was cut off before receiving His Kingdom. The best way to describe it is that we are in a holding pattern. After the death of Christ a new age was instated. We are currently living in the Church age. At the end of this age (which is getting close) the final week of years or 7 year tribulation period will begin. Revelation chapters 4-22 describe this period and beyond. Now we jump forward to the middle of the final seven year period.

Daniel 9:27 And he (speaking of Antichrist here whom Titus was a type) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: (one week referring to the final week which is missing from the 70 weeks of years) and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Notice also that the consummation time is poured out upon the desolate, not the church. The church isn’t around during this time.

69 weeks of years

Now, 69 weeks of years is an important date in history because according to the prophecy, from the time that the commandment goes forth to restore and rebuild Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince will be seven sevens and sixty-two sevens, or sixty-nine seven-year cycles, or 483 years. 483 years from March 14, 445 B.C., according to the prediction, the Messiah should have come.

The years in the prophecies of Daniel are 360-day years which were based upon the Babylonian calendar of a 360-day year. We use a Julian calendar of 365 and a quarter days a year. But Daniel’s prophecies were based upon the Babylonian calendar 360 days a year. It would be better to transpose the 483 years into days in order to figure out the time of the coming of the Messiah the Prince. And transposed into days, 483 times 360 would give you 173,880 days. Work it to our calendar and you’ll find it comes out to the date Jesus rode on a donkey into Jerusalem.

Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey

On this day, Jesus said to His disciples, “Go over into the city and on a corner you’ll find a colt that is tied. Untie him and bring him to me. And if while you are untying him the master say, ‘What are you doing untying my colt?’ just tell them that the Lord has need of him.” They went over and just where Jesus told them they saw the donkey tied and they untied it.

The owner said, “Why are you untying my donkey?” And they said, “Lord the needs him.” And they brought the donkey to Jesus and they began to lay their garments in the path between Bethany and Jerusalem. They began to wave palm branches as they cried, “Save now, save now, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Psalm 118 declares, “This is the stone which was rejected by the builders, but the same has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s work and it is glorious in our eyes. Hosanna, hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of Lord. This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

There is one seven-year cycle that has not yet transpired. Seventy sevens are determined upon the nation Israel. These seventy sevens were to begin at the commandment to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, 445 B.C. They were to culminate in the coming of the Messiah. That is, sixty-nine of them. But the Messiah would be cut off. The prophetic time clock stopped at that point. There is another event that will signal the beginning of the time clock.

The Prince of the People

(We’re still in Daniel Verse 27. This is the beginning of the tribulation period.) And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week (the middle of the tribulation period) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

The prince of the people that shall come is the Antichrist. He will be in league with ten nations federating together which were once associated with the ancient Roman empire. Go back to Daniel, chapter 2. Nebuchadnezzar had a vision of a great image, the legs of iron representing the Roman Empire and the feet of iron and clay with ten toes. Iron representing still the Roman Empire but mixed with clay showing that it is not as strong as the Roman Empire. It is weakened because it is a democracy, nations that are joined together with treaties.

Then there is the parallel vision of Daniel as he sees these nations as a beast with ten horns in chapter 7. This other little horn comes up and devours three of the horns. So the leader that will arise over this ten nation confederacy related to the Roman Empire will confirm the covenant with many for one week (Dan 9:27): or seven years.

Not with all of Israel, but with many of them. When he confirms the covenant it will not be with everyone in support of it, but with many. He will probably confirm the covenant that God established with Israel whereby they could relate to Him on the basis of sacrifices that they would offer.

The last 7 years

And when that covenant is confirmed by the little horn, the prince of the people, then at that point the last seven-year cycle will begin. The seventieth seven, the final seven-year cycle will begin. When it’s completed, Jesus’s reign on earth will be established. It will complete an important stage in the prophetic picture.

(This prince of the people will break the covenant half way through the tribulation period. He’s a liar. 2 Thess 2:3 describes this guy.)

2 Thess 2:3. Let no man deceive you by any means. For [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition. 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshiped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth [will let], until he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming.

(In other words, the Holy Spirit has His hands on things at the present time. When the Holy Spirit who dwells in the church is taken out of the way, along with the church (rapture), the wicked one will be revealed.)

Revelation Chapter 3

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Sardis the dead church Watch the video by Amir Tsarfati

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. The seven spirits are the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Mark 13:37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. 5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

The church of Philadelphia

7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

This is the only church where correction is not necessary. An open door of effective ministry is provided by the Lord. This is the only church with a promise. To be kept from experiencing the tribulation period. They will be kept from that hour, that time which shall come upon all the world. It doesn’t say I will keep you through the tribulation. It says I will keep you from the tribulation. Delivered from the tribulation via the rapture of the Church. 1Cor. 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: fir the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Whatch this video by Amir Tsarfati.

I will keep you from the hour of temptation (Tribulation)

10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

These verses speak of permanency. Secured and established. Overcoming the world (with His help) enables us to reap these wonderful benefits.

The church of Laodicea

14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

A lukewarm condition. People indifferent to what is happening in the church. Church leadership is probably more interested in numbers growth than personal growth and relationship with Jesus. A church in bondage is not a very effective tool of the Savior. Lukewarm!

Trusting in riches

The Laodiceans are probably trusting in riches and missing the mark. This brings to mind the story of Jesus and the rich ruler. Luke 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and thy mother.

21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Dining with Jesus

19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Eating with someone signified becoming one with that person. Jesus was always wanting to eat supper with people. He wants to become one with us. Relationship is the currency of the kingdom. Gold and silver will not hold their value in the kingdom. As a matter of fact, they will be used as pavement which will be seen later on in the book. But right standing; relationship with the Lord holds much value. Drawing closer and closer to Him will translate into riches in the kingdom to come. It will also enable peace and blessed recreation in our lives in this world. Open the door, let Him in! Repent and trust in Him and His finished work at the cross.

Revelation Chapter 3 completes the documentation of the things that are of this current age. The Church age. The things which shall be hereafter starts with chapter 4 and are yet future after the rapture of the Church.

Revelation Chapter Two

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:11:00 +0000

1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

Revelation 1:20 says that the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches and the seven golden candlesticks are the seven churches.

2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast labored, and hast not fainted.

This church has it going on! Works, labor, patience. They hated evil. They had a spirit of discernment. False teachers were identified and found to be liars. For the Lord’s name they labored. They have not fainted. What more could you ask for? What a dynamic ministry. But wait.

You left your first Love!

4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Apparently the Lord is more interested in our relationship with Him than our works. He is not near as concerned about our establishing a mighty ministry as He is about our fellowship with Himself. We become sidetracked with ministry and doing works. Jesus says I just want to walk with you and talk with you. Enjoy time with you.

5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Remember the first works. How your relationship with Him was the most important thing in your life. Remember, repent, and return. Or else be removed and become irrelevant.

Deeds of the Nicolaitans

6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

They did hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans. This was a good thing. Nicolaitan comes from the combined Greek words nika (he conquers) and loan (people). So conquering or lording it over the common people. Hierarchy in the church. This is exactly the thing that the disciples were arguing over. Luke 9:46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, 48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

So we are to be childlike around one another. If one would desire to be great then he should become a servant.

Remember the conditions of the blessing back in Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. If we overcome. If we hear the words and keep the things which are written therein then Jesus will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

The tree of Life

We’ve heard about this tree before. Genesis 2:9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

After Adam fell, this tree was no longer available to him. Genesis 2:22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: 23 Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. 24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

We will one day be able to again enjoy the fruit from this tree of life. The Lord promises it here in verse 7. This fruit which improves our quality of life. We really begin to have access to it when we repent and turn and trust in Jesus Christ. He truly does give us life and that abundantly.

Now these churches all exist concurrently. In other words one can receive this teaching today. The conditions in any one of these seven churches can be seen in the church today. There is also a historical prospective which is interesting. The first church or Ephesus may be referring to the period of time during the ministry of the apostles or the first century.

The church of Smyrna could be referring to the second and third century church which experienced tremendous persecution. It was estimated that six million Christians were martyred during this period of time. Look at the Lords encouraging words to this church.

The church in Smyrna

8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of Life. 11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

An interesting statement. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. This would naturally imply that he who doesn’t overcome would be hurt by the second death. Jesus is talking to believers here. What is the second death. Revelation 20:13 says And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

Verse 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Verse 15 whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. And again in Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

The church in Pergamos

12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is; and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

The state church

Possibly the development of the state church under Constantine. A church compromising the world.Trying to join with the worldly system. A church state system. An effort to legislate religious issues. We see idols coming into the church. Representations of Jesus and Mary and of the Apostles and Saints and Moses and so forth. The introduction of the arts and statues within the churches. External beauty and art. But we must worship internally. Jesus said in John 4:24 God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. This church also holds to the doctrine of the Nicloaitans previously mentioned.

The white stone

The white stone was a stone of acceptance. The black stone was a stone of rejection, black-balled. I will give them a white stone andwill receive him. I will accept him and give him a name, which no man knows except him who receives it.

The church in Thyatira

18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thous sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

The unrepentant church will go into the tribulation period. The implication is that repentance would have spared them the suffering of the great tribulation.

23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. 28 And I will give him the morning star. 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation Chapter One

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:09:00 +0000

The key to understanding Revelation is found in the first chapter of Revelation. Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The command to John in Revelation 1:19 is key to the book of Revelation. Understanding revelation is dependent upon using the key. There are three divisions to the book of Revelation.

Write the things which you have seen…

This is past tense. The vision that he experienced of Jesus Christ in chapter one.

Secondly, the things which are…

These are the present things. The things of now. The Church age in which we currantly abide.

And thirdly, the things which shall be hereafter…

The words “here after” are a translation of the Greek words “meta autos” which mean “after these things”. In revelation chapter 1 John is writing of that which he saw. He will be writing in chapters two and three of the things which are during this present age, the things of the church age. Beginning in chapter four, he is going to write of the things that will happen after the church is gone, the things that will be hereafter, or after these things.

Isaiah chapters 34 and 35 contribute to the “here after” understanding of the book of Revelation. Chapter 34 describes the 7 year tribulation period. Chapter 35 describes the glorious arrival of the millennial Kingdom of God.

Watch this video for a quick explanation of the tribulation period of the bible.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Revelation is not a sealed book that is without understanding. It is the revealed testimony and prophecy of God. These things will come to pass on the earth. God gave it to Jesus. Jesus sent his angel to show it to John which he then wrote in the book. Things which must shortly take place doesn’t mean that they should have happened 2000 years ago. It means that the next event on the prophetic timeline is at hand. The rapture of the church. The removal of the Church from the earth. Once this event takes place, the earth will enter a dark and deceptive episode of history the likes of which have never been before nor will ever be again. Matthew 24:21

3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

As one reads, studies, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy; one receives blessing and comfort. This should be the result of reading Revelation. Again, the time is at hand. Jesus is coming for His bride, the church. As we read we will discover that rapture of the Church could happen at any moment!

The Book of Daniel

The key to understanding Revelation is found in Rev 1:19. The book of Daniel is also a key to understanding Revelation. One of the chief angels of God came to Daniel and talked to him. 9:22 “I am now come forth to give you skill and understanding. At the beginning of your supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

At the end of this seventy week period Jesus will return in the clouds to establish His rule and reign on the earth. Revelation 19:11

Seven weeks and threescore and two weeks

Dan 9:25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah, the Prince, shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: (this would be equal to seven weeks of years and 62 weeks of years or 69 weeks of years. One week short of the 70 weeks required to finish the transgression, seal up the vision, and to anoint the most Holy). Then, the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublesome times.

The Destruction of Jerusalem

69 weeks of years

Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey

The Prince of the People

The last 7 years

(This prince of the people will break the covenant half way through the tribulation period. He’s a liar. 2 Thess 2:3 describes this guy.)

(In other words, the Holy Spirit has His hands on things at the present time. When the Holy Spirit is taken out of the way, the wicked one will be revealed.)

The Churches which are in Asia

4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen

Jesus comes twice

We know that Jesus is coming in two different ways. He is coming as a thief in the night and also with power and great glory in the clouds. The cloud reference is described in Matthew 24:29. This comes at the end of the tribulation period. The thief reference occurs at the beginning of the same period. Matthew 24:36 describes this event. Things are normal at the beginning or just before the tribulation period. This is when He comes as a thief. People aren’t expecting Him.

Explanation of the two comings

Matthew 24:29. Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

(We know when this day will happen. It’s immediately after the tribulation)

31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. (His elect will enter into the Millennium after the tribulation)

32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer [is] nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, [even] at the doors.2 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

(What day? The verse 36 day is a different day than the one in verse 30. Know one knows when this one will happen. The one in verse 30 happens at the end of the tribulation period. The verse 36 day is a secret day.)

Jesus explains the “secret day”

Matthew 24:37. But as the days of Noe [were], so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

(Things are pretty normal when this day happens. This is in contrast to the day in Matthew 24 verse 30 which happens at the end of the tribulation period. Things are not normal at all at the end of the tribulation period!)

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two [women shall be] grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

(These people are taken on the secret day which is before the tribulation period.)

The Alpha and Omega

Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Revelation 9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

(There were more that seven churches during this time. Seven refers to the complete church which would also include us.)

Seven golden lamp stands

12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

(So we have a description of the Lord in his glorified form but we don’t ever get a description of his human form in any of the gospels or epistles.)

18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

(Jesus has the keys of hell and of death because after he died on the cross he descended into that realm. Afterwards, He ascended. He lead those captives from their captivity for He had the keys of death and hell and He presides over death and hell.)

The Key to Understanding Revelation

19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

The command to John in Revelation 1, verse nineteen gives the key to understanding Revelation. Understanding the book is dependent upon using the key. There are three divisions to the book of Revelation.

Write the things which you have seen (Rev 1:19), This is past tense; so, it was this vision that he wrote of Jesus Christ that he saw in chapter one. Secondly, the things which are (Rev 1:19), These are the present things. And thirdly, the things which shall be hereafter (Rev 1:19);

The words “here after” are a translation of the Greek words “meta autos”, which means “after these things”. So you have John writing that which he saw. He will be writing in chapters two and three the things which are during this present age, the things of the church. And then as you begin in chapter four, he is going to write of the things that happen after the church is gone, the things that will be hereafter, or after these things. This is a master key to understanding Revelation.

Meta Autos

Chapter four begins with the Greek words “meta autos”. “After these things, I saw a door open in heaven: and the first voice was as of a trumpet saying unto me; Come up hither, and I will show you things which must be”. Again the repetition of the Greek words “meta autos”, “after these things.” Chapter 4 starts the third section of the book. The future aspects of the book.

We are now living in the eras of chapters two and three, “the things which are”. The church continues to exist, and the testimony and the witness of the church, and the witness of Jesus concerning His church.

There are three separate sections of the book. If you don’t get this confusion will ensue. You will see the church in the midst of the tribulation and try to make the 144,000 the church and so on. There are all kinds of mixed up and exaggerated ideas that have come from the book of Revelation, because people did not see the key in this first chapter.

Mystery of the Seven Stars

20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

(Now, the Lord explains the vision) The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the [messengers] of the seven churches (Rev 1:20):

The word “aggelos” in Greek is literally “messengers”. It is usually used of a heavenly messenger, but also used of earthly messengers too. Anyone who is bearing a message could be an aggelos, a messenger. The word by usage has come to mean a divine messenger, a heavenly being.

The seven stars are the messengers of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches (Rev 1:20) The seven churches are the complete church and those who are ministering (messengers).

Chapter one completes the vision that John was given. The “things that you have seen” portion of the book of Revelation. The first part of the key of understanding the book. Chapters 2 and 3 will complete the second part of the key of understanding. Things that are. The Church age which is here and now. Chapters 4-22 will complete the third part of the key of understanding. Things that are still future. The other side of the Church age. After the Church is gone.

A Law of Physics

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:42:00 +0000

A law of physics is a fundamental principle that governs the behavior of matter and energy in the universe. It describes a consistent and validated relationship observed in physical phenomena, such as gravity and electromagnetism. Laws apply universally regardless of location or time. These laws provide a framework for understanding how matter and energy interact.

A Law of Spiritual Truths

Likewise, a law of spiritual truths is a universal principle that governs the outcome of human behavior. These laws apply universally regardless of location or time just as a law of physics. This law of action vs reaction can be observed in Isiah 31:7, 8. For in that day every one of you will reject the idols of silver and gold your sinful hands have made. “Assyria will fall by no human sword; a sword, not of mortals, will devour them. They will flee before the sword and their young men will be put to forced labor.

These passages refer to the future time when Israel will be regenerated and recognize the utter folly of idolatry. This time is referred to as the Day of the Lord or the time of Jacob’s trouble. It is a 7 year period of trial and tribulation that is coming on the earth. Jesus describes this time Matthew 24:21 For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.

During this time Israel will recognize the utter folly of idolatry. Idolatry is allowing the high place in heart, mind and soul to be occupied by thoughts and images other than those of relationship with the Almighty. The idols of silver and gold in verses 7 & 8 were most often female deities of fertilization that glorified lust and debauchery. Antichrist will seek to destroy Israel during this time of Jacob’s trouble. Israel will recognize and turn away from misguided allegiance to Antichrist and idol worship.

Action and Reaction

This repentance or action results in a reaction. Verse 8 “Assyria will fall by no human sword.” Compare Gog (Ezekiel 38-39 and the Antichrist of Revelation 19:20, 20:10 which the Assyrian portrays. The Assyrian represents the kingdom of man and the Antichrist which will strive to dominate the whole earth. Israel’s repentance or “action” results in God’s “reaction” which is the destruction of the kingdom of man which is dominated by Antichrist. God’s govern
ment will be established on the earth.

This spiritual law has individual application. When we realize the folly of trusting in man and repent and turn away from the lust of life. When we put away our idols and turn and seek forgiveness in our Savior Jesus Christ. This action initiates a reaction from the Almighty.

1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Not only are we cleansed but also filled with the Spirit. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Faith and Dark Faith

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:14:26 +0000

The word believe occurs hundreds of times in the bible. In the Gospel of John it occurs about 94 times. I'm particularly fond of John 6:29. Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he hath sent. What does it mean to believe? Believe means to be firm, endure, be faithful, be true, stand fast, trust, have belief. Vines Complete Expository Dictionary Pg. 15. The Amplified bible portrays belief this way. That you cleave to, trust, rely on, and have faith in.

Belief is synonymous with faith. Faith is synonymous with repentance. In other words, Belief, faith, and repentance all work hand in hand. Faith is dependent upon belief. Belief doesn't work without faith. If you have faith in Jesus and His finished work at the cross then you have turned away from dark faith. Faith in anything other than Jesus' finished work at the cross is what I call dark faith. This turning away from dark faith is called repentance.

The Royal Chair

The temptation to invest in dark faith can take on a dynamic and powerful nature. The world is totally invested in dark faith. Christianity is partially invested in dark faith. Let me explain. We are all designed to have faith in something because we are designed with an empty place within us that needs to be filled. We will automatically fill it with what we worship, delight in, and enjoy. This empty place becomes a throne. A royal chair occupied by what ever thought, experience, or idea that we embrace. It is the high and lifted up place in our heart, mind and soul. The world has placed all kinds of ideas and thoughts on this chair/throne. The believer has placed Jesus and His word on this chair/throne.

The reason the church is partially invested in dark faith is because people often decide to "share the chair". Jesus + something else = a complete or full gospel experience. A full salvation is something in addition to Jesus' work at the cross. Jesus plus church activity, signing a pledge, baptism of the Holy Spirit, glossolalia, holy underwear. The list is endless.

Church Activity

There is nothing wrong with participating in church activity. But why do you participate? What is the motive? Do you participate because if you don't participate then you will not be accepted in the church and thereby not saved nor enabled to enjoy a full gospel experience? Wrong motive! Dark faith! Don't share the chair/throne! The throne in your heart mind and soul belongs to Jesus only. Not Jesus + church activity.

The correct motive for participating in church activity is that you love Jesus and are thankful for what He has accomplished for you at the cross! You love people and want to encourage them in the faith. You love the lost and want to encourage them towards the faith. These are correct motives for participating in church activity.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Jesus provides everything that we need for a full gospel experience through His life, death, and resurrection. There is nothing that we can add. He provides the Spirit to regenerate us. We are baptized into union with Christ and with all other believers in Christ which is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is a positional work. He seals us as God's own. We are offered the privilege of continual infilling as we allow the indwelling Spirit to control us. This is an experiential work. Infilling can be hindered by some obstacle/sin that may need to be dealt with via repentance. If we are not filled with the Spirit then we feel like we are lacking.

The giving of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles at Caesarea Acts 10:45, the Jews at Pentecost Acts 2:38, and the Samaritans Acts 8:17-20 is not something in addition to salvation but salvation itself! To view the events at Cornelius' house as being in addition to salvation is incorrect. To say that we need baptism of the Holy Spirit in addition to our salvation to complete us and make us effective denies the free gift and attaches conditions and creates confusion. Jesus + something else = a rich and effective full gospel experience. It nullifies the Gospel of grace. It contradicts the sufficiency of Christ's work on the cross.

The Church age

The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost and has inaugurated the church age. Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs when we repent and trust in Jesus. It's not something that we need to look for in addition to salvation. It's part of salvation. It places us positionally in Christ and in the Church when we turn and trust in Jesus. He told His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit. It fell upon mankind during Pentecost and takes up residence within us when we repent and trust in Jesus and His finished work at the cross. The church age is here. We no longer have to wait for the Holy Spirit as at Pentecost. Holy Spirit is automatically imparted to us when we repent and trust in Jesus. Hindering of the infilling of the Holy Spirit via some sort of obstacle or sin is possible. This can make us feel unsaved.

Gifts of the Spirit

There are nine gifts of the Spirit that we are privileged to experience after salvation. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues which include glossolalia and xenoglossia, interpretation of tongues. These gifts evidence Jesus', Holy Spirit's, God's working through us. There are nine fruits of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. These fruits evidence Jesus', Holy Spirit's, God's working in us.

These gifts and fruits are all available to us at the moment of salvation. Repenting and trusting in Jesus and His finished work at the cross. To say that we must pursue, to seek glossolalia as evidence that we are baptized in the Spirit is to partially invest in dark faith. Jesus + something else = a rich and effective full gospel experience. We already have everything that we need for a full and effective salvation and ministry because of His completed work at the cross!

In conclusion, to enjoy and utilize the gifts of the Spirit and to experience the fruits of the Spirit are wonderful privileges that we receive when we repent and trust in Jesus. We do not need to seek an additional work of baptism of the Spirit. Baptism of the Spirit is a positional work provided by Christ's work at the cross. We do need to seek infilling of the Spirit though. Sometimes it involves repentance. Often it's simply holding out the cup to receive as much as we need. Glossolalia can help facilitate infilling. Praying with understanding will also enable infilling. Sometimes we need physical healing. We need to make the connection though. Connection on a daily basis. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit! Gal. 5:16.

The Day of the Lord and Rapture

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:13:00 +0000

1 Thess. 5;1-3 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

The Day of the Lord will be completely unexpected. It will come suddenly, deceptively, destructively. No one will escape. It will come during a time of confidence and security in the world. The Day of the Lord refers to a time when God will step into world affairs. He will bring judgement on the world. Matthew 24:21. There will be great distress. It will be unequaled from the beginning of the world until now. And it will never be equaled again.

A world full of darkness

Why would the Lord bring judgement on a world experiencing peace and security? A world living in peace with one another? 2 Thess. 2:12 because they refused to believe in the Truth. The peace and security is actually darkness! Spiritual darkness and demonic deception will over shadow all people before rapture. The darkness will be emphatically realized during the tribulation period.

2 Thess. 2:7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work. The one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie. All the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

The one who restrains the darkness

The one who holds back the darkness is the Holy Spirit. When He is taken out of the way, the lawless one will be revealed. (Anti Christ). The Holy Spirit resides in the hearts of each and every believer (the church). When the Holy Spirit is taken out of the way, the church goes with him. (Rapture). Rapture completes the church age. A new age will begin titled "The Day of the Lord". The first part of the Day of the Lord is a seven year tribulation period. It will prepare the earth and it's inhabitants for the second part of the Day of the Lord. The thousand year millennial period where Jesus will rule and reign on the earth.

The good news is that believers will miss the first part of the Day of the Lord. When the Holy Spirt is taken out of the way, they will go with him. 1 Thess. 4:16-18. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. How doe we become believers? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Five Foolish Virgins

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:12:00 +0000

Who are the five foolish virgins? Unger states that they are the children of Israel. They are removed from the earth and will suffer death with the godless gentiles during the great tribulation period. The five wise virgins will remain and enter into the promised land, the millennial kingdom. Isaiah 27:12. Unger's commentary on the Old Testament. Pg. 1215.

Matthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. The words kingdom of heaven are found thirty-two times in the gospel of Matthew and always refer to God's reign over His created and redeemed world and the believers who occupy that world. Jewish exclusivity is not the theme here. Jew and Gentile alike make up the kingdom of heaven. Whereas Isaiah 27:12 is referring to Israel exclusively.

The Bridegroom

Who is the Bridegroom? Jesus is the Bridegroom and He will be returning for those who are watching and waiting for Him. The foolish virgins are not concerned about the coming of the Lord. The wise virgins are waiting anxiously for Him. The group of virgins consist of Jew and Gentile alike.

The exhortation at the end of this parable is to watch for you know neither the day or the hour wherin the Son of man will come. If the parable of the ten virgins is referring to the Lord's gathering one by one and one to another of the children of Israel in Isaiah 27:12 which occurs during the tribulation period, it becomes nonsensical. During the tribulation period, people will know exactly when the Lord will return. It will be seven years after rapture of the church. Jesus' secret coming is a big mystery though and corresponds to the Lord's exhortation at the end of the parable of the ten virgins. Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

In conclusion, the parable of the ten virgins is referring to the church. Jew and Gentile alike. It also speaks of the rapture of the church which will occur when Jesus secretly returns and calls His bride, the church, to come and be with him before the seven year tribulation period begins. Many folks in the church are not anxiously watching and waiting for the coming of the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. They will say to Him when he comes Lord, Lord, let us in. But Jesus will say to them, "I know you not". Matt. 25:12.

One Will be Taken

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:10:27 +0000

Matt. 24:40 says one will be taken and one will be left. What exactly does that mean? There are different interpretations as to the meaning of this text. J. Vernon McGee says these verses do not speak of the rapture of the church. They speak of the taking out of those who are not going to enter the millennial kingdom. "As the days of Noah were." Who was taken away in the days of Noah? "They knew not until the flood came, and took them all away." So those who are taken away picture the removing from the earth by judgment those who are not going to enter the millennial kingdom. TTB pg. 132. This happens during the Day of the Lord, the seven year tribulation period that is coming upon the earth. Unger holds the same view of these scriptures and says that the lesson is to keep watch because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Unger's Commentary On The Gospels pg. 171.

Days will be "normal"

This interpretation is nonsensical when examining the text. Matt. 24:36-39. “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. “But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark. In other words, things will be as usual before the Day of the Lord, the seven year tribulation period. Then Noah was taken out of the way and the earth was destroyed. So to the rapture will remove the Church from the earth which will then be destroyed and reformed to prepare for the coming millennial kingdom rule and reign of Christ.

Days will not be "normal"

Those alive on the earth during the seven year tribulation period will not experience life as normal. Life will not be the same as before the tribulation period. Life before Noah entered the ark was normal. People eating and drinking. People getting married. After Noah entered the ark everything changed. After rapture everything will change. People will want to die but won't be able to. Rev. 9:6. So to say that everything is normal during the tribulation period and to keep watch for the Son of Man because He will come at an hour when you do not expect him doesn't align with exegesis. "Conclusions which follow the text." We don't know when the rapture will happen. That's a big secret. We're to keep watch and be ready for it. During the tribulation period people will know exactly when Jesus will return. It will be at the end of the tribulation period exactly seven years after the rapture of the church. You can count on it.

In conclusion, Matt. 24:40 is probably referring to rapture or removing the church from the earth before the tribulation period begins as opposed to removing the ungodly during the tribulation period. The ungodly will be removed during this period but Matt. 24:40 probably isn't referring to these people.

Tyre is Laid Waste

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:09:08 +0000

Isaiah 23:1 Tyre is laid waste, so that there is no house, no harbor. Isaiah 23:6 Pass over to Tarshish [to seek safety as exiles]! Wail, you inhabitants of the Tyre coast! Tyre is an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast. It is in modern-day Lebanon. It was a major Phoenician port known for its historical significance, particularly its connection to the Tyrian purple dye industry and its influential role in ancient trade and culture.

Tyre is a picture of the world financial/economic system. The prophecy reaches out to include the world financial/economic system that will exist during the 7 year tribulation period. Revelation chapter 18 describes the destruction of this system. Verse 2 Babylon the Great has fallen.

Some commentators believe that Babylon will be rebuilt. Others say that Babylon refers to the existing financial/economic system during the final 7 year tribulation period. Either concept could play out.

Isaiah verse 17 After the end of seventy years, the Lord will remember Tyre; Looking to the future, The Lord will remember the world financial/economic system at the end of the seven year tribulation period and restore it. Isaiah verse 18 says that this new system will be dedicated to the Lord. Goods will not be hoarded or stored in lust for gain. It will be used for those who dwell in the presence of the Lord. That they may eat sufficiently and have durable and stately clothing [suitable for those who minister at God's altar].

A Three Way Blessing

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:08:00 +0000

Isaiah 19:24, 25 In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria. A blessing in the midst of the land, whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, "Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance."

These verses look forward to the Millennial Kingdom on earth albeit severe chastisement via the seven year tribulation period will proceed this glorious day of repentance and trusting in the Savior. Verse 20, He will send them a savior, a mighty one and will deliver them. This looks forward to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and his millennial rule and reign.

Assyria corresponds to most parts of modern-day Iraq as well as parts of Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey. This modern day hot spot of conflict, war, death, destruction and chaos will be transformed into a blessing upon the earth. Verse 23. In that day there will be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria. The Egyptians will worship [the Lord] with the Assyrians.

These are prophetic verses. Isaiah's vision reveals a new government where Messiah's salvation for the whole world is enacted.

How do we escape the tribulation as has been noted that will precede the establishment of the Millennial kingdom? This time period called the Day of the Lord, Jacob’s trouble, tribulation period that will last for 7 years? How do we escape? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Israel's Time of Trouble

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0000

Isaiah chapter 17 points to the day of Jacob or Israel's time of great trouble. Israel had joined with Damascus against Judah which refused to align with Damascus to help protect against Assyria. Ancient Assyria included parts of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran. The core region was northern Iraq. The part with the Tigris River flowing through it. The Assyrian threat pictures a future time when Israel and Jerusalem will be invaded at Armageddon. This will be the time of final destruction of Israel's foes. Revelation 16:16.

Ten tribes of Israel had joined forces with the Arameans (Syria) to defend against Assyria. The two tribes of Judah would not participate in the unholy alliance. The Lord wanted Israel to trust in Him for their well being and not a gentile nation. Not only did the aggressor nations suffer but Israel also suffered because of faithlessness. Isiah 17:4-6 predicts this ruin and a surviving Israeli remnant.

Damascus reduced to rubble

Damascus was reduced to rubble when Tiglath-pileser (Assyria) took the city in 732 B.C. Sennacherib was grandson to Tiglath-pileser III. He waged war against many cities along the Mediterranean coast. Judah and Jerusalem were the most famous of his campaigns in 701 B.C. He did not succeed though and withdrew after receiving tribute from King Hezekiah.

While Sennacherib conducted successful campaigns, his reign was marked by rebellions, political schemes, and ultimately, his assassination. What happened to Sennacherib is a picture of what will happen to all of Israel's foes during the time of great trouble (Day of the Lord). This time of tribulation will also bring forth a converted Israeli remnant destined for Kingdom blessing.

How do we escape this terrible time of tribulation that will come upon all the earth? This time period called the Day of the Lord, Jacob’s trouble, tribulation period that will last for 7 years? How do we escape? Repent and trust in Jesus!

The Millennial Kingdom

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:06:00 +0000

Isaiah chapter 12 looks forward to the millennial kingdom on earth. The Jewish Feast of Tabernacles also depicts this time. God's anger and wrath is visited upon all the earth Jew and Gentile alike during the tribulation period. Thereafter the restored people will be thankful each and every one. After suffering the tribulation furnace, His anger will have passed. He will comfort His restored people during the millennial kingdom reign.

Verse 4 comes from Psalms 105:1. Give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Remember his marvelous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

The Lord is to be praised in song during this time. The message will be published throughout the entire millennial earth. The people will cry out joyfully during this time and shout! For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

Scroll down and listen to this newly released song derived from Psalm 105, Glory In His Name, which looks forward to this time. It also pictures the heart of the believer during this present time!

Garment Rolled in Blood

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:04:00 +0000

Isaiah 9:5 says "Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning. It will be fuel for the fire." This is a reference to the great battle of Armageddon Rev. 16:14-16. All the rulers of the world will be gathered together for war on the great day of God Almighty.

Accordingly Jesus will defeat these enemies and establish His government in Israel and upon the earth. Isaiah 9:6-7. Revelation 14:20 states the blood will be up to the horses' bridles. That's a lot of blood. It will certainly be enough for every garment to be rolled in blood. The garments are destined for burning!

We read in Matt. 24:21 that there will be great distress on the earth. It has never been before and will never be again. This dark time on earth will have no equal. There has not been such a time in the past. Another key point is that there will never be such a time in the future.

Some people believe that the church will have to experience this terrible apocalyptical event. But Jesus says pray to the father that you would be counted worthy and be able to escape. Luke 21:36. The great day or time of God's wrath will come. Rev. 6:16-17. No one will be able to stand. But the church is not appointed to wrath! 1 Thess. 5:9. "For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ".

This time period is called the Day of the Lord, Jacob's trouble, tribulation period. It will last for 7 years. How do we escape this terrible time coming upon the earth? Repent and trust in Jesus!

The People Who Sat in Darkness

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:02:12 +0000

Matt. 4:16. Isaiah 9:1-2. "The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned." The Savior first appeared in this territory. This was the land of Zebulun and Naphtali. The land of Galilee. Western Galilee is part of the Gaza strip today.

These ancient peoples were the first to fall and stumble into darkness. They would be the first to receive the wonderful light of the Messiah. Isaiah 9:1-2. Jesus' ministry was first established in Galilee. The first words of His public ministry were to repent (change your mind for the better, heartily amend your ways, with abhorrence of your past sins). The kingdom of God is at hand. Matt. 4:17. These words are a crucial imperative for today!

Jesus says in Luke 13:3 that if we will not repent then we will perish and be lost for of all of eternity. We will continue to exist but be eternally separated from Him. He also said not to fear those who kill the body and then have nothing more that they can do. Fear and respect Him Who after killing has power to hurl into hell! Luke 12:4-5.

The Day of the Lord is fast approaching. A time of pouring out of God’s wrath upon transgressors and sinners. A Day of reckoning. The good news is that believers won’t have to experience this terrible time on earth. Believers are not appointed to experience God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? Repent and trust in Jesus!

A Remnant Shall Return

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:53:00 +0000

Shear-jashub was Isaiah's first son. The name means a remnant shall return. Isaiah 7:3. He was given as a sign of deliverance to Judah. Maher-shalal-hash-baz was his second son. The name means [Judah's foes will be destroyed]. Isaiah 8:1. Both sons were given as signs to Judah. They pictured deliverance from Judah's impending peril at the time. The names also look forward to Israel's deliverance during the great tribulation period and the destruction of her enemies.

Abomination of Desolation

Hosea 6;1 and 2. Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. This verse shows Israel turning and trusting in Jesus. About the middle of the tribulation period the antichrist will reveal himself which is the abomination of desolation. The Jews will realize that they have been duped by the false Christ or antichrist. They are instructed to flee. Matt. 24:15, 16.

A remnant Israel will turn and trust in Jesus during this time. They will be supernaturally protected during this terrible time that will come upon the earth. The time of Jacob's trouble. Rev. 12:6,14,15,16. Shear-jashup points to this remnant.

Israel's Enemies Thwarted

Maher-shalal-hash-baz points not only to the chastisement of unbelieving Israel but also to the defeat and destruction of her enemies when she repents and trusts in her savior. It references not only Judah's impending peril at the time but looks future to her deliverance during the tribulation period. Rev. 12:15,16. Rev. 20:1-3.

The good news is that believers won't have to experience this terrible time on earth. This will be a time of pouring out of God’s wrath upon transgressors and sinners. Believers are not appointed to experience God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Your men shall fall by the sword

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000

Isaiah 3:25, 26 is describing the Day of the Lord. Your men shall fall by the sword and your mighty men in battle. This is a terrible 7 year period of God's wrath that will be visited upon the earth. Matt. 24:21 says For then there will be great tribulation. Such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time. No, nor ever shall be. Rev. chapters 4-20 describe the terrors of this 7 year time period.

As we move into Isaiah chapter 4 we see the starting of the millennium or one thousand year rule and reign of Christ on the earth.

Cloud of smoke

Verse 5 describes the cloud of smoke by day and the shining of a flaming fire by night protecting the remnant Israel during that time. Reminiscent of the pillar of cloud that stood over the tabernacle in the wilderness of old.

In fact, the seventh major feast of the Jewish calendar depicts these events. The feast of booths or tabernacles looks back to when the Lord delivered the Israelites from the bondage of Egypt. He supernaturally cared for them in the wilderness during that time. The feast also looks forward to the one thousand year millennium when He will again protect His chosen remnant with cloud by day and a flaming fire by night!

Watch!

Believers won't experience this terrible time of tribulation on the earth. But we have to watch! Matt. 24:42 Watch for you do not know what kind of a day your Lord is coming. Matt. 24:44 You also must be ready. The son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect Him!

If we are ready when He comes we will enter into the 7 year marriage feast and escape the terrors of the tribulation period. Matt. 25:10 The bridegroom came and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast. And the door was shut.

Priests of God and Christ

We will return with Christ at the end of the tribulation period to rule and reign on earth for one thousand years. Rev. 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection (marriage feast). On such the second death hath no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

In conclusion the good news is that as believers we don’t have to experience this terrible time on earth which is fast approaching. This will be a time of pouring out of God’s wrath upon transgressors and sinners. Believers are not appointed to experience God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Hide in the rocks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:29:00 +0000

Isaiah 2:10-12 Describes the Day of the Lord or 7 year tribulation period. Go into the rocks. Hide in the ground. Hide from the fearful presence of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty!

11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low. The LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

12 The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty. All that is exalted (and they will be humbled),

Hide in the caves and rocks

Rev. 6:15-17 also pictures this event. 15 And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains,

16 and said to the mountains and rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!

17 For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?"

Jesus says that this time on the earth will be like no other time in the past. There will be no time like it in the future. Matt. 24:21

How do we escape this event?

Jesus also says to pray that we would be counted worthy to stand before the Son of man so that in fact we would not have to suffer these things that will come to pass on the earth. Luke 21:36

Certainly we don’t have to experience this terrible time on earth which is fast approaching. This will be a time of pouring out of God’s wrath upon transgressors and sinners. Where as Believers are not appointed to experience God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? To conclude, we must Repent and trust in Jesus!

The Remnant

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:27:00 +0000

Isaiah 1:24-31 speaks of remnant restoration of Israel and the destruction of rebels and sinners during the tribulation period or the "Day of the Lord".

Therefore the Lord says, The Lord of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel. "Ah, I will rid Myself of My adversaries. And take vengeance on My enemies.

25 I will turn My hand against you, And thoroughly purge away your dross, And take away all your alloy.

26 I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city."

27 Zion shall be redeemed with justice, And her penitents with righteousness.

28 The destruction of transgressors and of sinners shall be together. Those who forsake the Lord shall be consumed.

29 For they shall be ashamed of the terebinth trees Which you have desired; And you shall be embarrassed because of the gardens Which you have chosen.

30 For you shall be as a terebinth whose leaf fades, And as a garden that has no water.

31 The strong shall be as tinder, And the work of it as a spark; Both will burn together, And no one shall quench them.

The Lord turns His hand in grace

In verses 25-27 the Lord turns His hand against His people in grace and purges the dross and takes away the alloy. All of the Lord's dealing with Israel has been with smelting away the dross. He has continued the removing of the tin (alloy).

Verses 28-31 describe the destruction of transgressors and sinners.

The Day of the Lord

The great tribulation or Day of the Lord will climax this process. It will produce a purified remnant who will enter the millennium one thousand year period where Jesus (Yeshua) will rule and reign. Jerusalem will be the capital of the earth at that time. Christian believers will rule and reign along side Jesus (Yeshua) during that time.

Rev. 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection (rapture). On such the second death hath no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

The Remnant

The Israeli remnant will be supernaturally delivered from the dragon (Satan) regardless of his attack against them. Rev 12:15-16 Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent. But the earth helped the woman (Israel) by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon had spewed out of his mouth.

Good News

In conclusion the good news is that as believers we don't have to experience this terrible time on earth which is fast approaching. This will be a time of pouring out of God's wrath upon transgressors and sinners. Believers are not appointed to experience God's wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? Repent and trust in Jesus!

The Beast

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:27:00 +0000

In Esther chapter 3 we have a picture or a foreshadowing of the beast of Revelation. King Ahasuerus had promoted Haman and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. All were required to bow down and worship Haman as God. Mordecai, a Jew, would not bow down.

Jews would bow down before their kings as God's servants. But they would not bow before a king who claimed to be God. Mordecai's refusal to worship the king's representative would result in a decree for all Jews to be killed.

Jews will refuse to bow to the Antichrist, the beast of Revelation who will demand divine worship. Just as Haman was defeated in his plot to put away God's people so to will Satan be defeated in his last days attempt to set aside the divine program.

Satan is denied

Satan is thwarted in his attempt to destroy Israel. Rev. 12:15, 16 Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent. But the earth helped the woman (Israel) by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon had spewed out of his mouth.

Satan is enraged at the woman (Israel) and turns his wrath upon the remainder of her descendants. Those who trust in Jesus. Rev. 12:17. The dragon or Satan gives his power to the beast who will wage war on God's holy people (the saints) and overcome them. This all happens during the Day of the Lord or seven year tribulation period. How do we escape this terrible time? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Believers are not appointed to God's wrath

The wrath of God is set against the ungodly and evil on the earth during the tribulation period. Believers are not to experience God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. How do we escape the day of the Lord (7 year tribulation period)? Repent and trust in Jesus!

The Day of the Lord

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:23:00 +0000

The day of the Lord is coming and many bible verses point to it. 2 Peter 3:10 says But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. The heavens shall pass away with a great noise and the elements shall melt with fervent heat. The earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Jesus speaks of the day of the Lord. Matt 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

Again Jesus says that things will be pretty normal and peaceful when describing the same time period. And then death and destruction. Matt. 24:37 so as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 37 “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Daniel's Week of Years

Daniel 9:27 speaks of the day of the Lord. And he (antichrist) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week (seven years or the day of the Lord). In the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

The wrath of God is set against the ungodly and evil on the earth. Believers are not to experience God's wrath. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.

How do we escape the day of the Lord? Repent and trust in Jesus!

Day of the Lord verses

Isaiah 2:12 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
Isaiah 13:6 Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.
Isaiah 13:13 Therefore I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove out of her place, in the wrath of the LORD of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger.

Revelation Chapters 6-22 describe the day of the Lord

Revelation 12:14 1/2 of the day of the Lord is times, time, and half a time or 3 and 1/2 years or 1,260 days
Revelation 11:2 1/2 of the day of the Lord is 42 months
Revelation 11:3 1/2 of the day of the Lord is one thousand two hundred and three score days.

World Peace

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:12:00 +0000

World peace is a wonderful and noble idea. We are being promised world peace by a president who just might be able to deliver. But it will be short lived according to the bible.

Peace in the middle east has been long sought after. On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the head of the Jewish Agency, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized the new nation on the same day. Since that day, Israel has been at war. They’ve been in a hot war, cold war, or defending against terrorism since May 14, 1948. If the defeat of Iranian proxies Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis is accomplished and peace is established in Israel it will indeed be a glorious time for the world! But according to the bible it will not last.

Gog and Magog

Ezekiel 38:14-16 says Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “On that day when
My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it?
“Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you, all of
them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army.
“You will come up against My people Israel like a cloud, to cover the land. It will be in the latter
days that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me, when I am hallowed in
you, O Gog, before their eyes.”

From the far north they will come against Israel during a time of peace when Israel is dwelling safely in the land. The apostle Paul describes the same event in 1 Thess. chapter 5: 2& 3. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.

The days of Noah

Jesus says that things will be pretty normal and peaceful when describing the same time period. And then death and destruction. Matt. 24:37 so as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 37 “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Are we all doomed? No, Jesus tells us how to escape this cataclysmic apocalypse. Matt. 24:42. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

We need to watch and be ready! If we are not following Jesus, we need to repent and accept His free gift of salvation and start following Him!

What does it mean to BELIEVE?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:41:00 +0000

Highlight

Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. What does it mean to believe?

Explanation

God chose some before the foundation of the world to be in Christ. Eph 1:4 & 5. He also said that whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16. So whether we've been appointed for eternal life or not, it doesn't matter, we all have opportunity to repent, believe in Jesus, and to be saved!

Application

To believe in Jesus is more than just a mental acknowledgement. According to the Amplified bible, believe means to trust in, rely upon, and cling to. Here's the exact reading of John 3:16 from the Greek manuscript.

Because, God has Loved in such a manner the satan's world, so that He Gave His Son, the only Begotten Risen Christ, in order that whoever is Continuously by his choice Committing for the Result and Purpose of Him, should not perish, but definitely should, by his choice, be Continuously Having Eternal Life. [Committing means putting your entire being under the orders of another.]

So, if we believe in someone, then we should express that belief by doing what they ask us to do. We should put our entire being under the orders of that person.

The bible contains examples of people who believe in a shallow way, merely mentally acknowledging Jesus and not putting themselves under His authority.

Simon believed and was baptized. Acts 8:13. Even though he believed and was baptized, Peter told him he better repent because he was full of bitterness and captive to sin. And perhaps the Lord would forgive him. (If repentance was genuine) Acts 8:22.

Response

Lord, help us to realize that to believe in Jesus is more than just a mental acknowledgment of who He is. To believe in Jesus means to trust in, rely upon, and to cling to Him. To believe means to put myself under His authority and keep His commandments.

A New You

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:33:00 +0000

Because all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, there needs to be a new you! Romans 3:23

Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way, death came to all people, because all sinned

John 3:3 Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."

We've all sinned

We've all sinned, according to Romans 3:23 & 5:12. Jesus said flesh gives birth to flesh. We're born into this condition. Jesus said unless we're born again, we will not enter the kingdom of God. We all have a natural birth. i.e., flesh. This is natural birth from our mothers. But what is "born of the Spirit"?

We need a personal relationship with Jesus

In Acts 8:12 The people of Samaria believed Philip when he proclaimed Christ, and they were baptized. But the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them! Acts 8:16. They had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. So, they listened and accepted the message, performed all the motions, but they had not entered into a personal relationship with the Lord via the Holy Spirit.

Believe Jesus

We need to get past all of our own ideas about who God is and how He interacts with His creation. We need to start believing Jesus and what He says about God and His creation. To Believe is more than a mental acknowledgement. Believe means to trust in, rely on, and cling to. (Amp) If we believe in someone, then we should probably express that belief by doing what they ask us to do.

Experience Jesus

The Samaritans experienced this personal relationship with Jesus by the laying on of hands of Peter and John. We can experience this personal relationship with Jesus by keeping His commandments.
John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. (Holy Spirit)

17 The Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. (Via the Holy Spirit)

Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. _Jesus