So
many people seem to be confused about this book, the Book of
Revelation, written by the Apostle John. I have had clarification on it
and will now share that.
However,
I know there are some of you that will still disagree, that’s fine,
this is my page and I am going to express my views herein, you are free
to do so on your own page. And, for the record, I am simply expressing
my views after much study, I don’t claim to know it all, I am not trying
to *teach* anyone, I am not trying to solicit or sell you anything. I
am not asking you to *follow me*. If what I say so offends you by all
means UNfriend or UNfollow ... I will still love you in the Lord.
{FB-related}
Now, on to my findings ...
The Seven Churches:
I’m not going to say much about the seven churches since that’s not my
main focus here, except to say that the majority of them were destroyed
at some point in history. However, the people of those original churches
that survived took the gospel with them into all the world, as
commanded, and here we are today as a result. We are the seven churches
to this very day, all believers throughout the world. As for the
original churches in Asia Minor (Turkey), just do a web search for any
of the churches names and you will see most are no longer. That’s not to
say there aren’t Christians in those lands today, there are, but of the
original seven at their original locations ... do a web search and you
will find at best tourist attractions, ruins. There are plenty of
pictures on the web to show you how, for a fee, you can *tour* the
ancient ruins of your brethren that died for the name of Christ; sadly,
many actually died for their idolatry and backsliding just as Jesus
warned. Quite frankly, that’s not the kind of *attraction* I’d care to
spend money on. Do your own research.
The Seven Sealed Scroll:
Did you know you can’t open nor read a -sealed- scroll until AFTER
you’ve broken all of it’s seals? Think about that, really ... think.
Even if its written within and without, you can’t see much at all,
perhaps the *back of the book* at best. That being said, I believe we’re
somewhere between the fifth and sixth seal being broken right now.
These seals began to be opened when the “Lamb that was slain”, Who is
Jesus, arrived at the throne of God in heaven sometime -after- His
resurrection. Remember, in heaven a day is as a thousand years ...
what’s been almost 2000 years to us since Jesus’ death &
resurrection is only 2 days in heaven. I believe the bible is clear when
the seals began to be opened since no one could do so until He arrived
in heaven, only He (Jesus/Yeshua) was qualified to open that sealed book
(scroll). No one can deny that we’ve been having wars, rumors of wars,
famines, earthquakes, pestilences, death and hell since His departure.
No one can deny those were called “birth pangs” and that they are
increasing in intensity and frequency in these last days. No one can
deny that we’re on the cusp of the ultimate world war, a nuclear war
perhaps. So, to sum up, Jesus began to open the seven seals of the
scroll at His arrival in heaven, after His resurrection. The scroll, to
this very day is still sealed, you cannot fully read its contents (the
seven trumpets followed by the seven vials/bowls) until all seven seals
are open. The Book of Revelation IS Matthew 24 KJV & Matthew
25:1-13 KJV, Mark 13 KJV, Luke 17 KJV & Luke 21 KJV, compare
them for yourselves; as well as many of the OT prophets who also wrote
about these things.
The Times of the Gentiles:
The sealed scroll represents the “times of the Gentiles” and has been
ongoing since 70 AD when the 2nd temple was destroyed and Jerusalem
sacked. The “times of the Gentiles” has NOT yet come to its fulness, we
are still in it. It did not end when Israel became a nation in 1948, nor
did it end when Jerusalem came back under Israel’s control in 1967, nor
has it ended with Donald Trump’s decree that Jerusalem is Israel’s
capital and that the US embassy has officially moved to Jerusalem. It is
not ONLY during the last seven years of Daniel’s 70 weeks either. The
“times of the Gentiles” has been ongoing for 1918 years (70 AD to 2018
AD) and will continue to do so until the church {ready virgins of
Matthew 25:1-13 KJV} are removed at the rapture. Then, and only then,
will the final seven years culminate in the ending of the “times of the
Gentiles”. The end of the “times of the Gentiles” will continue through
Jacob’s (Israel’s) trouble, which will be trouble for the world as well
... this period at the end of the “times of the Gentiles” is Revelation's
trumpets judgments (wrath of the Lamb) followed by the vials/bowls
judgments (wrath of God).
The Seven Trumpets Judgments:
Again, I can’t stress enough that you cannot read a scroll that still
has seals on it, all seals must be broken before you can read the full
contents of the scroll. The contents of the scroll are the seven
trumpets followed by the seven vials/bowls judgments. Once all seven
seals are broken and the scroll is open, it can be read. So, the next
thing we see in Revelation is the Trumpet judgments, also called the
“wrath of the Lamb” {Revelation 6:16 KJV}. When the seventh seal is
broken then the Trumpet judgments begin. The seals are not the trumpet
judgments, nor are they the vials/bowls judgments. Separate the scroll
and it’s seals from the judgments the scroll contains. These seven
trumpet judgments are clear in Revelation so I’m not going to hash them
out here. Suffice it to say, none of them has happened as yet. I don’t
believe the church will be here to see these because we are not
appointed to wrath.
One
other thing, the seventh trumpet is NOT the trumpet Christians are
waiting to hear. We are awaiting to hear God’s voice, that sounds like a
trumpet, calling us to the wedding of His Son. We, the church, are His
bride {2 Corinthians 11:2 KJV}. We are espoused (betrothed) to Jesus
until He comes for us and consummates the wedding. Biblically, being
betrothed is to be married but not living together until the Son builds a
place for His bride at His Father’s house. Only when the Father tells
the Son to go get His bride, once the Father inspects the addition to
His home and declares it completed, will the Son come for us. This
occasion is a special trumpet sound, not one of the seven trumpets that
sound the judgments of Christ; it is akin to the trumpet (voice) of God
heard when Israel was betrothed to God at Mt Sinai back in the days of
the Exodus from Egypt under Moses. Israel said “All that the Lord has
said, we will do.” (I do). Today we take that same vow. Israel accepted
the marriage covenant but they did not keep themselves pure unto the
Lord only. We Christians are the same, we accept the betrothal by
declaring Jesus as our Lord, Savior, and in essence ... Husband (Ishi)
... and we are to remain pure and set apart, only for Him, until He comes. Do that.
The Seven Vials (Bowls) Judgments:
Again, I can’t stress enough that you cannot read a scroll that still
has seals on it, all seals must be broken before you can read the full
contents of the scroll. The Vials/Bowls judgments (so called, depending
on what translation you are reading) follow right after the wrath of
the Lamb (Trumpet judgments). These are not the same thing: the seals
are not the same as the trumpets, and the trumpets are not the same
thing as the vials/bowls. Some people try to say they’re all the same,
they are not. If you simply read the words you will see the likes of
“and then” or “and after these things” ... “and” ... “and” ... “and” and
so on. The trumpets and the vials/bowls are also tied together by the
“three woes”, so before the sixth trumpet is sounded we see that one
“woe” is past and two more are coming. We see that the sixth trumpet IS
the second woe and that before the seventh trumpet sounds the second woe
has passed and warning of the third woe to come. The third woe begins
with the blast of the seventh trumpet, which heralds the wrath of God is
about to fall. The trumpets and the vials/bowls are clearly NOT the
same events.
The
third woe is ALL of the vials/bowls judgments. We see that these woes
indicate the gradual severity of judgments that befall Israel, and the
world. We see that people don’t learn and that’s why the severity
continues and gets worse {see Revelation 9:20-21 KJV and later again in
Revelation 16:9-11 KJV}. Further, the wrath of God (vials/bowls) is NOT
the same as the wrath of the Lamb (trumpets). The wrath of the Lamb
scripture is in the trumpets section above. The wrath of God scriptures
are here in Revelation 14:19 KJV, Revelation 15:1-7 KJV, and Revelation
16:1 KJV. These are completely different events, I don’t know how anyone
can mix them together.
The
three woes not only indicates that these events are consecutive but
also that they are joined, just as the Son is joined to the Father. I
believe the seven trumpets represent the first 3-1/2 years of the
tribulation (Jacob’s trouble) and the vials/bowls represent the last
3-1/2 years of great tribulation (Jacob’s trouble, and worldwide
trouble). Again, I don’t believe the church will be here to see these
because we are not appointed to wrath.
Comments:
Finally, if you don’t agree, that’s fine ... we can agree to disagree
and still remain brethren in the Lord. Truth be known, none of us knows
for sure, we’re all just expressing our own understanding according to
our own studies. To say someone isn’t a Christian ... or worse ... not
saved, because they disagree with your conclusions is just plain mean.
There will be a time when we will all know for sure and that will be
when we meet Him in the air. Let’s not *fight* over non-salvation
issues. Am I saying I have it all down pat, nope, I don’t ... but
neither do you though you may think you do ;o}
On
these things, according to John & Paul, we must agree:
Jesus is the Son of God {1 John 4:15 KJV}; Jesus Christ is come in the
flesh {2 John 1:7 KJV}; Jesus Christ is the Lord {Philippians 2:11 KJV}.
That
if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe
in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be
saved. {Romans 10:9 KJV}
Be blessed in Jesus ;o}
{Originally posted to my FB page today. All scripture quotes are from the KJV. This article is Firefox Reader View friendly.}
05/12/18 ~ Letter to those "Left Behind" ...
I
did not write this but you need to read it anyway! Original author
info below. I did try to warn you; I am very sorry that you have
been * left behind * to endure what is coming; but, there is hope,
please, read on! A letter to those "Left Behind" ...
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“My
Letter to You
This
is the most difficult letter I have ever written. It is difficult
because I don’t know if it will ever be delivered, and if it is,
then that means some very, very bad things have happened.
If
you are reading this, then I am guessing that I (among others) am
gone and that likely there has been a time of cataclysmic disruption
upon the earth. I am writing this beforehand, in case what I have
studied comes to pass as I think it could, so that I can tell you
what has happened, and why. I also know some of what will happen
next, and how you can prepare for it.
First
of all, know that my heart is aching for you. I don’t know how to
express how much I wish that you weren’t facing this time of
trouble. While I have learned what is coming someday, it is hard for
me to conceive of it actually happening. Faith is indeed a different
perspective than sight. I have tried to warn those I could, but even
my own family members aren’t listening. I understand why. It sounds
completely bizarre. But it is predicted to happen exactly when life
is seemingly continuing on “as usual”. I suppose that is how it
actually did end up happening.
What
I can tell you is that if you are reading this, then I have prayed
for you, I love you, and I have pleaded with my God to save you.
Understand that you will not be spared suffering in this life, but I
am praying for you to be saved for eternity. I can truthfully tell
you that you are eternal, and that what you choose to do with that
information matters.
What
God has told me, is that He needs witnesses during this time, and He
has prepared and elected you specifically for this purpose. While
this will be the most difficult period of time known to humanity,
have courage. There is hope in what you are about to face.
What
has happened is that God has removed all true believers in Jesus
Christ and has taken them into heaven. It includes those who died
believing in Jesus as well. I’m not sure if their opened graves
will be obvious or not. People who have Christian “religion”
won’t all go – only those who have a personal relationship with
the Jesus Christ of the Bible will be spared. There is much religious
teaching that is false, even in “Christianity”, and that will add
to the confusion of this time.
There
are likely natural disasters which have occurred before, during, or
soon after this event. These might include earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, tsunamis, asteroids/meteors, sinkholes, and the like.
There will be some type of explanation offered for this. I can only
guess what this might be, but people have suggested some type of
collision between a “rogue planet” and Jupiter, “aliens”,
pole shifts, among other natural and supernatural explanations.
There
will be wars, violence, famines, infectious disease, and economic
collapse. {see
Matthew 24-25 KJV, Mark 21 KJV, Luke 13 & 17 KJV}
In
addition, there will be disasters which burn up the green grass, 1/3
of the trees, kill 1/3 of the creatures in the sea, capsize 1/3 of
the ships, poison 1/3 of fresh water, and dim the light of the sun,
moon, and stars. There will be a 5 month long attack on humanity from
locust-like beings that will “sting” – death will be suspended
during this time. After the 5 months are complete, death will resume
via some horrible type of demonic army. Human death tolls from all
the above will be in the billions.
Let
me tell you this. You are now involved in the ultimate battle between
good and evil. Many of the battle participants are spiritual. I’m
not sure if you will see them or not. However, there will be a great
deception played upon mankind for the next 7 years or so. It may
involve a “messiah figure” for the Jewish religion (or less
likely, Islam, or perhaps “all religions”). In about 3-4 years
someone is going to sit in the recently rebuilt Third Jewish Temple
and claim to be “god”. This is a very bad thing. If you do not
worship this “god” and take his mark you will not be allowed to
buy or sell, and will quite likely be targeted with a death penalty.
The problem is, if you take this mark or worship this “god”, you
will incur the permanent wrath of the One True God. This “antichrist”
will actively oppose the true Jesus Christ and will kill all who
believe in Jesus as the true Messiah. So, as with the Jewish
holocaust, Christians will be forced into hiding, imprisonment, and
martyrdom.
Soon
after the “mark” system is implemented, there will follow angelic
warnings from God. After this, there will be further disasters
involving painful sores on those who have taken the “mark”, the
entire sea will turn as blood and all sea creatures will die, all
rivers and springs will become as blood, the sun will scorch people,
the kingdom of the “god” will be plunged into darkness, and the
Euphrates river will be dried up. The “god” will send forth 3
spirits (very alien-ish in appearance) to deceive humanity and
collect them around the Jerusalem/Israel area for a final battle
against God (Jesus).
Jesus
will appear at this time and will defeat everyone who has gathered
against Him. There is no real “battle”. There is no comparison
between the power of God and the power of any other being that He has
created. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. No one
else is.
Only
those who are truly following Jesus Christ will be spared. Everyone
else will be killed at this time.
I
don’t really know what else to say. I know how crazy it sounds, but
if you are reading this, then know that it is true. God is real. He
made you, He loves you, He wants you in His family. It probably seems
that He has abandoned humanity. Indeed, God has granted certain power
and authority of the earth to satan for a time. This is to fulfill
what has been written ages ago. Humanity repeatedly yelled “Get
out!” to God, and now they are tasting a bit of what that feels
like. Satan wants nothing other than to deceive you and drag you down
to eternal torment along with him. He already knows that’s where
he’s headed. You, on the other hand, have a choice.
Jesus
paid the price for you to go to heaven, forever. It’s up to you if
you take Him up on the offer. I would love for you to join me there
someday. And so I write this letter to you, through tears, despite
how ridiculous it sounds right now. And I will pray for you and plead
with my God for your heart for eternity.
Practical
Points:
Please,
get a Bible and read it….
You’re
going to need to try to survive for 7+ years (just over 7 years from
the signing or restoring of a 7-year treaty made between Israel and
“many”).
If
you have somewhere to go to live “off the grid” that would be a
good choice. If not now, then in several years from now.
ASAP,
stock up on food and water sources as much as you can. Prepper
websites can help with this. Keep in mind that water sources will be
contaminated at some point.
Stock
up on first aid supplies and personal medications.
Plan
on how to cook with no electricity or natural gas. Suggestions might
be a fire pit, candle warmers, and portable cooking devices (stock up
on fuel).
Think
about survival through the elements with no electricity. Wood stove
or fireplace and lots of wood, warm clothes and sleeping bags etc.
Stay
away from fault lines, mountains and sea shores.
Get
ready for infectious disease. Try to obtain face masks, rubber
gloves, disposable gloves, bleach, hand sanitizer and basic
medications (advil, tylenol, antihistamines, antinausea,
anti-diarrheals etc).
Get
some multi-vitamins and protein powders to supplement your diet.
Think
about humane plans for your pets.
Consider
living/survival arrangements with others.”
Source:
August 8, 2017 / Stephanie Dawn
Instructions
Post Rapture:
https://redmoonrapture.wordpress.com/instructions-after-the-rapture-of-the-church/
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Well,
if you got all that read, do KEEP/PRINT/SAVE this letter as websites may or may
not be available to you. SHARE THIS PAGE HOWEVER YOU CAN!
Now ... I strongly urge you to pay
attention to the SIGNS, especially those provided by God on earth and
in the heavens.
TRUST
the Bible, we did! What's about to happen is written therein, see the
Book of Revelation Chapter 8 onward. I believe you have now entered
the Trumpet judgments (wrath of the Lamb), which will be followed by
the Vials/Bowls judgments (wrath of God).
This
is “the time of Jacob's trouble” (and the world's for that
matter), which is expected to last for about 7
years.
There will be a time of peace, but it WON'T LAST! It will culminate
in the WORST TIME in human history!
https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/rev/8/1/s_1175001
→ Do
NOT
take the -mark- in any form, no matter what. You'd be better
off starving to death, trust me! Don't let THIS be YOU … "And
the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they
have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and
whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." {Revelation 14:11
KJV}
→ Do
NOT believe fake news! If your * news * contradicts the Bible,
it's FAKE NEWS.
Do I
know the day & the hour when the Lord will come for His church
(ready saints/bride) ... NO ... but I am preparing (for you) because I
believe it's sooner than later. Keep
looking up, Jesus IS coming again {with us, His risen/resurrected
saints}!!! True peace will only come with the Prince of Peace's
return. Watch for that great day! It is my sincere hope & prayer
that we'll see YOU on the the right side of eternity.
Read
my The Lamb's Wife Blog, especially from 2016 to date! It will help
you sort out the time you are in … read it soon, the sooner the
better! Print what you can while you can.
https://thelambswife.blogspot.com/
Read
my Facebook page ASAP, all my relevant-to-you posts were made Public
for this very reason! Print if you can! https://www.facebook.com/deb.murtagh
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in red text, &/or within curly brackets, are mine.}
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