What is the Mark of the Beast?
Let us see if we cannot dispel some of the mystery that are connected with and have been passed on from generation to generation concerning this Mark of the Beast.
First, we must realize that we live in a real world and that God does not deal with comic book or fictitious characters, beast animals. However, He does use symbols to indicate powers in the world today and saying more than is actually written. And if we look at it as animals of beast we miss the whole truth. I hope that in this bible study lesson we can prove who the beast is (not what...but WHO), where he will appear, and who he will appear to.
If we look for a grotesque monster we are going to be deceived. You can be assured of that as FACT. So, let's simplify and get right down to the pristine truth by going to the Word of God that will always simplify what we humans only complicate due to our lack of understanding.
Lets go to the book of Revelations and begin with chapter 13 which deals with this precise situation. Many people state that the book of Revelations is not to be understood. But the very word Revelation itself means "to uncover" or "reveal". So you are to understand it.
Let us begin in chapter 13 verse 1.
Revelation 13: 1
And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Water in Revelation as you will find in the 17th chapter will symbolize people.
Revelation 17: 15
And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth,
are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
And what he is saying is from the peoples of the world I observe a beast rise up. The 7 heads are 7 dominions or you could even say 7 kingdoms. Being powers ruled by the 10 world leaders. In other words what we have is a one world system. Or what is prophesied many other times in the bible as one worldism, or a one world system. If we turn to the 17th chapter concerning the beast of this Revelation.In 17: 3 we read...
Revelation 17: 3
So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
(John was taken "in the spirit" in this particular verse to the "wilderness" (this earth age) just as back in Rev.1:10 John was taken "in the spirit" to The Lords Day which is to The very First Day Of the Millennium which is to say the 1000 year reign of Christ(the upcoming "age" when we put off this flesh body and change into that spiritual body) where John was shown what was to happen "right before" that day, the 1st day thereof and onto "during the 1000 years". Remember this is The Revelation of Jesus Christ which he gave to John in order to show us what was to befall us in the end. Are your eyes beginning to open? Do you have eyes to see? Do you have a destiny and you have always known this somewhere deep in the recesses of your mind and spirit. John wrote Revelations for us today to understand. Do not let anyone tell you that Revelations is NOT to be understood!
Revelation 17: 4
And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
Revelation 17: 5
And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
So we see here that this mystery is connected with Babylon. And what does Babylon mean? It comes from the base root Babel which means "confusion". So Babylon being "a state of confusion". That confusion being in part that which has to do with you is Babylon and the confusion in the one world system taught by mankind.
Now who are the 10 heads?
Let's look at it. Ten men taken hold out of "the world" to bring about a "state of confusion" concerning "one worldism" that will rise upon these people. Now lets go back to Revelation chapter 13 and you MUST understand that there are two beast mentioned in this 13th chapter. You must understand this or you will miss the whole vision of the end-times. Revelations means to unveil and He is trying to lift the veil from your eyes IF you will read His Word and ask Him for understanding. God supplies abundantly IF you ask Him. This 1st beast with multi heads is a "political system". But, when we get to the 11th verse of this chapter you will find a "religious or single beast" which is Satan himself "defacto" in personage. You have to really set this IN your forehead...your brain or you will be deceived.
So, what is being said here? We have a "one world system" that will ultimately have this one ruler that will take over from the 10 leaders of the 10 continents. What rides upon the world that brings about one worldism? A "state of confusion" that brings about Babel or confusion upon the heads of people (on IN their minds more specifically...as 666 is IN the forehead where your brain is located...your thought process etc.)
The Truth shall dispel the lies and you find that truth in God's Word and not in church quarterlies passed down from the hierarchy above to the people to feed them "just enough" to make them feel good to keep the church pews and the coffers full. Please understand the love in my statement here. I am not judging people and churches per se, but I do CARE ABOUT YOU...and want you to have the whole story. I do not wish to "motivate you with inspiring words" to keep you attached tome, or do I wish to "judge you" to make you feel bad, and keep you "demeaned" or the sort. But I do promise to do my best to TEACH you TRUTH, hopefully it will CAUSE you to want to know more, and you will turn to God, and Repent. Then, it is up to you to decide what to do with it.
Some churches are afraid to truly teach anything controversial... but listen here. THERE IS A CONTROVERSY (call it a conspiracy if you need to, but know it is very real) between Satan and his children and his kingdom, and Christ and His Children and His Kingdom. If we are too goody two shoes to teach the WHOLE TRUTH and permit The Children of their "own FREE-WILL" to chose to really love God or Satan...then we miss the mark. In order to fully arm them to be "able" to choose in truth and not deception, we MUST teach the FULL truth and not just the "easy listening" Words of God. Yes, Jesus love you, but Father is also a jealous over His Children and doesn't like them turning to others for help, must less calling another entity their father when in fact He is Your Father. It makes Him very angry.He has emotions and feelings just like you do, so think about your own children...it would make you jealous too if your child starting calling the neighbor down the street father and he started giving advice and direction to your child which went CONTRARY to your personal beliefs.
It is getting very late in the day and The Hour of Temptation is soon upon us...look around today at the talk of a one world government: confusion, lies, and deception is running a muck. A definite sign of the times! God did promise those who sought Him with ALL their heart and mind and soul that He would provide an "escape" from the Hour of Temptation. That "escape" is to know EXACTLY who Satan is and the "role" Father allows him to play to sift the people. To "escape the wrath of God" is to not find Satan "tempting" but an abomination as he defiles all that is God! He is evil but will be ever so sweet and will deceive many! Knowing who this "FALSE one" is and to "wait upon The Christ" the TRUE MESSIAH and understanding the chronological order of events and just how this end will go down is the patience of the saints (which just means the set aside ones...not perfect and holier than thou..just Father knows their hearts and courage!"
Understand one thing Satan will come FIRST disguised as an angel of light, pretending to be Christ and the whole world will "whore" after him thinking he is Christ. WAKE UP! Come out of Confusion! I plead with you!
Also, a little deeper here for some ...but growth in His word is to prepare financially for "that" Hour of temptation. Meaning, if it meant in order to "buy or sell" you had put yourself in a desperate position of HAVING to use His Mark (one world currency) and needing it so bad "caused you" to worship Satan to obtain it...understand? Most spend their whole lives preparing for that "Hour called retirement" and how much it would take to live financially if one can no longer work to produce an income. The most important thing in a Christians life is to prepare for this "time-period" called the Hour of Temptation. If you don't understand, put it on a shelf and pray about it. God is not the author of confusion but of peace! Those "events" that consummate the end of this age are well written in this letter that your Father has written to YOU personally. Either we heal from the "separateness" of denomination-ism, and realize we are ONE Body (Christ) and ONE team (Team Jesus) or divided we fall. God's Elect will stand against this one world system in as much as they are The Witnesses of God. Lets continue with verse 2 in chapter 13.
Revelation 13: 2
And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, (a "political system" that is what this is) and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
We see within this that the dragon that is written in Revelation 20 is "the devil".
Revelation 20: 2
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent(his role in the in the garden of Eden), which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years;(this 1000 years is aka The Lords Day, The Millennium)
This particular beast which are symbolic of various nations. The leopard itself you can relate to the book of Daniel. To the panther or the leopard, their spot is not our spot. The bear will always have to do with Russia that ole iron curtain nation, which is fallen but not fallen completely and we shall hear more of it as we continue in this study. The lion is that that is symbolic of the tribe of Judea. Confusion? you bet. The old dragon the leader of this particular group. verse 3
Revelation 13: 3
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
How does a political beast receive a deadly wound? Certainly not a physical wound to an individual. But as they cry peace, peace, peace. You hear the peace conferences and the new world order as you hear of it today. It is that system the so called "peace system" that will receive a deadly wound that is to say. How does a "system" receive a deadly wound? It receives that wound by the peace being broken. This is the precise moment when Satan will appear on the scene to "heal the deadly wound" and IN EFFECT "appear like the Saviour of the world". People will think it is Heaven on earth. You MUST understand that Satan is not going to come in killing and murdering, and bringing chaos. NO! He will come in peacefully, prosperously, and appear as everything that EACH "religion" thinks of on terms of "their God". This is how Christians will think he is Christ, and other religions will think it is "their God". This is how Satan is so convincing because all religions will believe he is "their God" (Christ, Alla etc.)
Revelation 13: 4
And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?
Naturally it is very difficult or impossible to make war with a nation if all nations are one involved in a one world system. And who can make war with a one world system? No one. With the “ exception “ it is lead by the dragon and of course the dragon being the enemy of Christ. God's Elect SHALL MAKE THIS STAND AGAINST HIM. And it is important that you know that what did they worship? They worshipped "the dragon" which is to say "Satan defacto" and the one world ruler which will fulfill the "role as Antichrist". Physically no one could make war because there is total agreement in a one world system. But SPIRITUALLY God's Elect, His saints (merely His set-aside ones) will spiritually make a stand, but physically "VENGEANCE" belongs to God and He will in the end take care of them.
Revelation 13: 5
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Of course 42 months is the equivalent of 3 1/2 years. But where months are utilized in prophecy months means moons. And they are always related to the night or darkness which is to say Satan's time. Therefore, prophecy that is given in months has to do with Satan directly... that great dragon the old devil. Revelation 20: 2 and Revelation 12: 7. We see the 3 1/2 approximate rule that this reign shall transpire. Let there be no mistake. But it is written in Mark 13 that The Elect will not be deceived by this one, but will do things by our Father and on His behalf. Stay with me here it is ever so important to understand this Mark of The Beast and not be afraid of Revelations, and turn away from understanding it. In so doing you could be a good Christian your whole life, a pillar in the community, sit on every board there is, volunteering for charities doing everything right...that is "up until the end and by "deception" actually worship Satan "instead of" Christ. I truly do love you and want you to not be deceived! This is what it in actuality means "to profane Gods name" or "to take Lord's name in vain".
I suddenly feel led to insert something here which some may call a digression but be that as it may. Far too often we as Christians hear non-Christians use "foul language" such as "GD" this or "GD" that and in our minds we saying "don't take the Lord's name in vain. And we "judge" those individuals as "unsaved", "unrighteous", and "unholy" in our own ignorance.
What Father wants us to understand that to take "His Name in vain" or "to profane His Name" is "to take His Name: Christian liken to a married woman who "takes the name of her husband" and then goes hanky pankying around with someone else. This is called adultery and fornication in the "flesh" basically.
Now stay with me here...If one is not learned to the depths of Gods Word about Satan and his "role" of Antichrist coming FIRST "playacting" Christ sitting in Jerusalem, and we who "call ourselves" CHRISTIAN and "take His Name" and turn away from Him calling "Satan" CHRIST and worship him "as Christ"...this in effect is to PROFANE God's name in the worst possible way. This is to take His Name in "vain" which when translated means "emptiness". Basically, meaning we were "nominal" Christians and it didn't amount to anything! The close of this dispensation will separate those who truly loved Him. That is why God permits this "5 month period called The Hour of Temptation" to see who really loves Him or who loved Satan or maybe "others" things before Him.
Father wishes this point to be made here so He can show just how much He loves us and oftentimes how we error in "judgment" of the very ones Christ died for, and we "in effect" push them farther away from Him. Foul language may not be very "becoming" but at he end of the day...this is not what "the sin to death" is nor what it is to "take The Lords Name in Vain.
Imagine how you would feel if this "act of adultery" were in your marriage. This was why Paul was so desperate to say I want to present you a VIRGIN Bride. Father uses these strong terms "whore", "fornication" "adultery" because in the flesh it gets His feelings across to us how He feels. This is Fathers feelings also when His Children who are called by His Name worship The Anti-Christ "instead of His Son" who spilled His blood one and for all it grieves Him. He is jealous, He is hurt and for this reason Christ will say to many Christians "get away from me I NEVER KNEW YOU!" Understanding the "emotions" of God aids us to be a bit more compassionate and non-judgmental to those who need Him, and we are much more patient in explaining just how much He really does love us! Now back to verse 6.
Revelation 13: 6
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
As Satan comes as "instead of" Christ which is the correct translation for Antichrist. We see that he stands in the temple of God. Claiming to be God. II Thess. 2: 4 Have you read this WITH UNDERSTANDING?
Revelation 13: 7
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Mark it and stay with the subject here, "nations" means "all the world".
Revelation 13: 8
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (except those Elect who overcame Satan in the "age" before the flesh... back when Satan drew 1/3 of God's children away from him (and the dragon drew 1/3 of of the stars of heaven) an cause them to worship Satan.
Some of you withstood Satan at that time, and God will be using you again this time when Satan is kicked out of Heaven to this Earth to sit in Jerusalem playacting Christ. If you don't understand that...just put it away for now, and ask Father for understanding and meditate upon it. If He wants to "use" you now, He WILL "open your eyes to see" this truth. But if you don't care one iota about Him...don't expect to understand.This is a deep verse in as much as "destiny" is involved in those that are chosen in Eph.1: 4 "Chosen" from the foundation of the world.MANY are called (the whomsoever wills) but few are CHOSEN. Those that will serve Him. Could it be that you have a destiny? There are people in this earth now who are beginning to have their eyes opened and their ears opened as to what this political world situation is developing in to. And they know that they do have a destiny. This conspiracy that is between Christ and Antichrist which is to say Satan will continue. Most of the world will be deceived. My question would be to you is. Will you be deceived? Will you understand the mark of the beast? Are you familiar with God's word or just allowed someone else to tell you what the bible says and have misled you and you bought it? He wrote this letter to you. Do you love Him? If you are saying yes, then He certainly loves you. Follow Him. Listen to Him. And you hear Him in The LOVE Letter He wrote to YOU..yes, YOU! My question to you is ...Do you love Him enough to read it?
Revelation 13: 9
If any man have an ear, let him hear.
Now as a student of God's word you must understand that he is about to say something important. Do you have ears to hear?
Revelation 13: 10
He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
Do you want to be in captivity to Satan or captivity by Christ Himself? In His sheepfold where by the Shepherd always protects His own. Are you ready to stand against a one world political system? Allowing Him through that Spirit to use you? Let’s investigate this word beast as it is written in the book of Revelation as it is stated in the Greek manuscripts. Beast is simply a living thing. And now we are about to come to the religious beast a living creature. Who? Well, if they worship the dragon let that be a bit of a clue. Aright? Lets look now at this 2nd beast in this 13 chapter. The religious beast and the deceiver.
Revelation 13: 11
And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb,that's to say he looked like the lamb. He looked like Christ. [Even looked like the Lamb slain]. and he spake as a dragon (this is the flood of lies that come forth spewing out of his mouth to decieve the very children of God. This is a different flood than the one of Noah's time.)
So we see that we have the dragon "playacting" playing the "role" as the Lamb of God or Messiah and he is coming as "instead of Christ" which means Antichrist in the Greek. I wonder how many will be deceived at that time. We are told that most of the world will wonder after him in his supernatural ability (yes SUPER-natural as he is not "a flesh being") as he sits "claiming to be the Lamb of God" (this is the lie he spills forth)... come to rapture people away. It is very important that you understand that this is a "political system" FIRST then, this "religious beast" who causes all these to follow after the "false one world system" and to worship him as Christ. This is the confusion. This is the great mystery Babylon. This is Babel to those that do not have eyes to see.
Revelation 13: 12
And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
This means that he prospers through one world control and cause the world to join in and become a part.
Revelation 13: 13
And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
Meaning visible in front of them. That he well purposely worship those that follow him. And by performing these miracles in their very site. If people today will worship a rock star practically, when they see a supernatural being that can snap his fingers and fire come from heaven on the earth in the sight of men that with these miracles many will be deceived. My question would be? Will you be deceived? When your Father lets you know that this particular religious beast will perform these miracles in your sight. The dragon being the most beautiful of the arch angels. As it is written of the king of Tyre in Eze. 28.
Revelation 13: 14
And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; [that's the political system] saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
That they should make an image of this one world political system. And any time you see an image, even on television with world coverage of the one world system that brings peace and prosperity brought by the religious beast.
Revelation 13: 15
And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
This is a strong statement. Our people are not equipped mentally to deal with something of this nature. Something supernatural. Giving life to this system with his supernatural ability. That he would make it seem as though it was God's kingdom on earth. However, as he is the prince of the air, it is Satan's kingdom on earth that God allows to deceive as many as he would.
Revelation 13: 16
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or “IN” in their foreheads:
Lets look at this very closely. Lets look at what is commonly taught as the mark of the beast. Like a bar code or a 666 tattooed on the forehead. This would deceive no one. It clearly states here that this is in the forehead. What is "in" your forehead? your brain, your thinking process, your mind. Be sure to use your mind to make certain that you are not deceived in this end time. These that are expecting that this so called beast to insist that you ware something on your forehead. That would deceive no one. every Christian would recognize 666 and run from it. No, in the forehead. A world religious system able to perform supernatural acts in the site of men. What about you? Will you be deceived? Again I pray not. Don't be carried away in the great apostasy. Stand for the True Christ for His word has warned you here. It is not a tattoo. It is not a mark that you can see. It is your mind causing you to worship someone else. Listen carefully.
Revelation 13: 17
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
When Satan gets here as the instead of Christ or the anti-christ it will be difficult, for some to buy or sell without taking the mark. If you cannot receive food or anything else other than by worshipping him, then KNOW that our Shepherd is able to feed His people. He will always take care of us. God has stated “ touch not Mine elect. Touch not Mine anointed. “ How strong is your faith? He can take care of you where ever you are.Also a note here, if you are forewarned of this and you simply prepare for that 5 month period by paying up your bills ahead of time, using the monies of the current system...then you don't even have to worry at that time period. Also, another final note here, I have been talking about gold and silver for a while now...buy some now. You can use it to barter with during the 5 month period of Antichrist reign on earth and not have to utilize the one world money at that time. If you don't understand this...put it in a shelf and pray,
Revelation 13: 18
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
We will be coming back to explain in detail this man. The word count in the Greek here is G5585.
psay-fid'-zo From G5586; to use pebbles in enumeration, that is, (genitive case) to compute: - count. Use the Strong's Concordance to look up these words to gain a better understanding
To count using stones over a long period of time. This mark was present for many years. Are you familiar with it? We are going to take a look at it before we come back to this verse. What we are looking at is NOT some monster with 7 heads and 10 horns, but a "religious leader" over a "one world system". Deceiving people into thinking that he is Christ himself. Now lets go to the epistles of John in order to teach if we may from Gods Word how that you can discern the mark of the beast.
1 John 2: 18
Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that Antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
Now there are people that pretend they are from Christ, but are not, they are called Kenites (John 8:44 Christ addressed this directly), Skip on to verse 22.
1 John 2: 22
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is Antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
We have here what constitutes an anti-Christ.Nothing to second-guess..its plain and simply written here.
1 John 2: 23
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
We know that many people in Judea do not accept Christ, but that is not to say that they are Antichrist. The word Jew means Ioudaios in the Greek. And it is G2453:
Ioudaios, ee-oo-dah'-yos. From G2448 (in the sense of G2455 as a country); Judaean, that is, belonging to Jehudah: - Jew (-ess), of Juda. A RESIDENT OF Judea.
We will go to Revelation 2: 9 later so we can look at this. Be careful not to blame our brother Judah for that that the Kenites have done (Remember that BOTH the good and bad figs are mixed in together in this "land" taking up "residence". That started in 1948 with the establishment of Israel in the middle east.But what constitutes an anti Christ? One that denies the Christ. Lets go to Thessalonians 2 Paul speaking.
2 Thessalonians 2: 1
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
This is Christ coming back this earth and us gathering back to Him.
2 Thessalonians 2: 2
That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
Don't you believe anyone other than the word of God. He is speaking here about a letter. This letter was the 1st book of Thessalonians that the Thessalonians misunderstood. This is where they misunderstand and get the rapture.
2 Thessalonians 2: 3
2 Thessalonians 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;
This falling away is the apostasy or the confusion brought on by Babel. It must come 1st before we gather back to Christ and that man and “that man”, and not a beast.
G684. ap-o'-li-a. From a presumed derivative of G622; ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal): - damnable (-nation), destruction, die, perdition, X perish, pernicious ways, waste.
One of the base roots of Satan's names. And there is only one son that is announced already to perdition which is to say to perish. And that is Satan himself. Meaning what? Christ will not return and don't let any letter or spirit deceive you. He will not return to this earth until this son of perdition appears on earth first.
2 Thessalonians 2: 4
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
In Jerusalem. Now let’s get this real good. Before Christ returns to this earth Paul tells us this false one this son that perishes. Must sit in Jerusalem claiming to be God or Jesus. Which is to say instead of Christ or anti christ.
2 Thessalonians 2: 5
Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
2 Thessalonians 2: 6
And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
2 Thessalonians 2: 7
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
In the Greek there is only a transitive verb. Which cannot stand alone. It has no subject or object. Therefore it must connect back to he that was spoken of through verses 4 and 6. The verb must transfer back to that one that sits in the place claiming to be Christ. But in fact is the son that perishes. You will find in Rev. 12: 7 that it is Michael that cast this evil one out on to the earth, along with his angels. That he will play the "role" of this anti Christ or instead of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2: 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 when the true Christ returns to this earth, His mouth and tongue Rev, 1: 16 His voice is that two edge sword. The truth that will dispel the lies. And destroy them and discover this one in his lies as he has deceived the world. Let's continue building the documentation to that.
2 Thessalonians 2: 9
Even Him, whose coming is AFTER the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders.
Which is to say the deception, those miracles, the snapping of the fingers with lightning and fire coming from heaven. Will he deceive you? I think not.
2 Thessalonians 2: 10
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
It is real sad that people will listen to man and church systems rather than reading God's word in its simplicity.
2 Thessalonians 2: 11
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
Will you believe that lie? The majority will. It is written. It is Fathers word that states they will. Satan is very intelligent. He is not some 666 mark but an entity that works supernatural powers.
2 Thessalonians 2: 12
That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
2 Thessalonians 2: 13
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Beloved do you understand God's Word in it's simplicity? In the simplicity which Christ taught? Lets learn more of this "man"- this "entity" from God's word. Not from some tradition, but from The Word of God. We are going to go to Isaiah. One of the greatest prophets. And in this 14th chapter we are going to learn of this false one. where it actually speaks to Lucifer.
Isaiah 14: 12
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
Isaiah 14: 13
For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
The crowned throne was always on the north side. Satan is saying here, I am above God. I am above everyone.
Isaiah 14: 14
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
I will be God. That is what he is saying. Did Paul not adequately express this in 2nd Thes 2?
Isaiah 14: 15
Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
That pit is the abyss that we read of in Revelation 20. As we near the time of The Millennium or the 1000years .
Isaiah 14: 16
They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the "man" that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
Is this the man that took all the kingdoms of the world and brought into being a one world system? Though supernatural a certain man "ish" in the Hebrew. The dragon, Satan, Lucifer all the asme name and entity.
Isaiah 14: 17
That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
In other words would not allow the truth to come forth, but would captivate by his lies and his Babel and confusion. And miss lead the world.
Isaiah 14: 18
All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
The kings of the earth that follow him will at least have a decent burial.
Isaiah 14: 19
But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet.
He's not even going to have a decent burial. make a note of the word stones as it is used here. Remember the word count as I told you from Revelation 13: 18. That you would count that number of the beast from that numeration of stones? Make a mental note of it.
We are in the 1st advent this dispensation. We have The Millennium coming up aka The Lords Day or the commonly mentioned 1000years. People have Satan draw as a demon in red long handle underwear two big horns and a pitch fork. But I want you to know from the book of Ezekiel 28 exactly what he does look like. So that you will be able to recognize him. Don't allow this one to deceive you. God's letter was written to you. Do you listen to man? Or do you listen to our Father? Don't listen to any man, or woman for that matter--- without checking him/her out IN THE WORD OF GOD. Not this man or any other man without checking him out in the word of God.
I want to explain the word Tyrus in the Hebrew. It means "rock or stone". This is the stone you must count. Knowing this one, this certain man, Lucifer. Is this the man? You will know it is that man. Now we learn in verse 2 of chapter 28. lets read it.
Ezekiel 28: 2
Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:
So we see the pride. This one that is "ish" (meaning man) in the Hebrew. Only a man. A man that God created. Who is Satan himself. Why is he called a man? Well, we'll find out before we finish this chapter.
Ezekiel 28: 3
Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:
You remember the wisdom of Daniel, the discerner of dreams. But this one is supernatural and you must be prepared for that.
Ezekiel 28: 4
With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:
Tyre was a city of commerce that was a type for this situation that is carried even to the supernatural.
Ezekiel 28: 5
By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:
In other words through commerce he is able to make gains in this world. By using the people of this world.
Ezekiel 28: 6
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God;
Ezekiel 28: 7
Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.
I want you to know that he is not a grotesque beast. His beauty is mentioned here. And he is a pretty boy. Isaiah 14 is this the man?
Ezekiel 28: 8
They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of them that are slain in the midst of the seas.
Ezekiel 28: 9
Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee.
Jesus Christ with that sword of truth will destroy his lies. and as Christ Himself stated in Hebrews 2: 14.
Hebrews 2: 14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Ezekiel 28: 10
Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.
And we see that he will die. As a matter of fact well see in this chapter he is sentence to death.
Ezekiel 28: 11
Ezekiel 28: 12
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
Note what this does. We are going now before(in time) he was "the prince". Here he was the king. He was demoted. seen here in that full pattern full of wisdom full of beauty.
Ezekiel 28: 13
Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy
pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
Note that he was in the garden of God. In other words he was not born. But God created him the arch angel that has fallen. And we are going to find out which cherub here in a moment, but here we see him not something ugly, not something in red long handle underwear with horns, but beautiful. Now his position.
Ezekiel 28: 14
Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
That's right on God's altar. And the cherub that covereth, the cherub that's supposed to cover the mercy seat.
Ezekiel 28: 15
Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.
In other words he stopped loving God and began to take pride in himself. That one that was to protect the mercy seat was to be seated upon it. In other words he that was to protect the seat of Christ, wanted to be Christ. Wanted to be that Son of God. Though God created him as He did all others. His pride within himself, brought about his failure. though full of beauty, be prepared my friend he will be cast from heaven on to this earth. As it is written in Rev. 12: 7-9. Picture if you would in your mind, the ark that Moses was commanded by God to build. With a cherub on each end of the mercy seat. This was Satan's position in the world that was.
Ezekiel 28: 16
By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
In other words you are demoted from that seat the place at the altar. What a let down this must have been to this one that was so proud.
Ezekiel 28: 17
Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.
This took place when that first earth age was destroyed. It was "this destruction"/the overthrow of Satan before" that caused the earth to off axis 90 degrees from TRUE NORTH. Many are not familiar with that 1st earth age. It was here at Satan's rebellion. At the overthrow. And at that time it is written in Gen 1: 1 and 1: 2. in the Hebrew. As well as Jeremiah 4: 23. That time of the overthrow and this great beauty that God gave unto this one.
Ezekiel 28: 18
Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
Where will it happen? On this earth. You will see it at the end of Revelation 20. And we see Isaiah 14 again. Is this the man?
Ezekiel 28: 19
All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.
Gone for ever that time of deception. Yes, for those that can be lied too. Those that will allow themselves to be deceived. My question again. Will you be deceived? That old dragon Lucifer what ever title you wish to call him by that play actor wants to move to that seat. The mercy seat. He will come as the instead of Christ. Or as some call antichrist. And with that wisdom he will be able to deceive. He will be able to bring that deception upon many. See that it is not you. It's simply this one filling the role of antichrist in the sight of man. Many think they are going to be flown away 1st. They will not. In Romans 11 it states there that God has set aside 7000 that shall not bow a knee to this one and his deception. And they will be a witness. Do you have a destiny? Do you have a purpose. Have you known from a child that there was more to God's word than you where being told? Let's continue the thought if we may concerning Satan this beautiful one. Christ would mention him in Mark 13 and in the book of Revelation and in Ezekiel 28. Where this beauty the king of Tyre this false rock. NOT our rock, but the Kenites rock. We find that he had been in the Garden of Eden so there is only one way we can discover the meaning of this by going to the garden of Eden. Lets go to Genesis 3.
Genesis 3: 1
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, "Yea, hath God said, 'Ye shall not eat of every, tree of the garden'?"
Now the serpent of course means the glistening one. And the serpent is called that ole dragon which is to say the devil in Rev. 20: 2. In telling the woman. Shall you not eat of every tree of the garden? As you know God had stated. You shall not touch the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. All of the other trees they could partake of. And this was the woman's answer.
Genesis 3: 2
And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: We may eat of the fruit of the garden that is to say, plums, oranges, this sort of thing.
Genesis 3: 3
But of the fruit of the tree (a specific tree)which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Let's bring this back to the Hebrew for a moment if we may. The word tree as it is utilized in verse 1 states that it is ets. H6086, ates, from H6095; a tree (from its firmness); hence wood (plural sticks): - + carpenter, gallows, helve, + pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood.
The base root of the word is 6095 in the strongs concordance and you should have one because you really need one to study God's word. And in this dictionary you will find that the Hebrew word comes from the base root 6086 which is 6095 which is atsah. H6095, aw-tsaw', a primitive root; properly to fasten (or make firm), that is, to close (the eyes): - shut.
Which is to say an opening and a closing of the eyes. And from this also comes 6096 which is the backbone. The backbone of the body.
H6096, aw-tseh', from H6095; the spine (as giving firmness to the body): - back bone.
Which is to say the trunk of the body. Your arms are the limbs and it is a tree. A regular tree has only knowledge to shed it's leaves. But the knowledge of good and evil the trunk of the body has many feelings that pass through the central nervous system. Now lets go a little further if we may. Lest you die was stated.
Genesis 3: 4
And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
Genesis 3: 5
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Enlightenment, yes. And here you have the Hebrew word which is the base. And opening or closing of the eyes. And we have something here that is not complete as we read from the English. But from the trunk of the brain the knowledge of good and evil. Let's you know what is good a what is evil. That Paul in the Corinthians the 2nd Corinthians 11: 3 would state concerning this incident.
2 Corinthians 11: 2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
2 Corinthians 11: 3
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
The word beguiled is 1818 in your Greek dictionary and it has only one meaning. G1818, exapatao, ex-ap-at-ah'-o, from G1537 and G538; to seduce wholly.
Genesis 3: 6
And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. (Satan can be whatsoever he wishes so naturally we can discern what act took place here with her husband)
Genesis 3: 7
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Now Naga the word touch in verse 3 has more than one meaning. But here it means to lie with a woman (in a sexual act...intercourse)
Genesis 3: 3
But of the fruit, of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
H5060 naw-gah', a primitive root; properly to touch, that is, lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication to reach (figuratively to arrive, acquire); violently, to strike (punish, defeat, destroy, etc.): - beat, (X be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch.
Why would they know they where naked if they had eating an apple? Open your minds. And fig leaves this is part of the parable of the fig tree. That Christ said that we should learn, not maybe you should learn, not perhaps you should learn, He said NOW LEARN a parable of the fig tree. And here the word goes back a stone worn smooth over a long period of time.
Genesis 3: 8
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
Genesis 3: 9
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
Genesis 3: 10
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Genesis 3: 11
And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
In other words God knew what had happened. That they had partaken of this tree. That their eyes had been opened. Their backbone so to speak.
Genesis 3: 12
And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
And we see ole Adam trying to pass this off to the woman.
Genesis 3: 13
And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
I would remind you again of 2 Corinthians 11: 3 the word beguiled exapatao stated by Paul Wholly seduced. Open your minds. Spiritually or physically? You live with it how ever you choose.
Genesis 3: 14
And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
This state and this moral state of degradation the serpent being the root there of.
Genesis 3: 15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Thats her children and Satan's children.
The bruising of the heel has to do with Christ being nailed to the cross. The bruising of Satan;s head has in a sense if you would Satan's final defeat and his being turned to ashes from within. Now be realistic. Her seed and his seed. This speaks of a child if you would. And in Matt 13 God gives a parable or the sower. A seed if sown by the wicked one. We'll be going there perhaps in a moment, so bear that in mind. What are we talking about? Did he say she was eating an apple? I haven't seen the word apple so far.
Genesis 3: 16
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
We find as this chapter continues. I wanted the sin brought forth. This conception. As this chapter continues on we have the tree of life that is brought into existence. The Tree of Life as it is written in Rev.22: 2 is none other than Christ Himself.
Revelation 22: 2
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
It was not yet time for that particular deliverance of the Savior. So we skip on to chapter 4 and lets read there.
Genesis 4: 1
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.
“ish eth YHVH”. And she gave birth to Cain. But it would read by many that Adam was certainly his father. But bear in mind listen to verse 2.
Genesis 4: 2
And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
What is this word again in Hebrew?
H3254, yaw-saf, a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbially to continue to do a thing):
If a woman continues in labor what does that mean? So we see in this that to continue means they where twins. Twins both in the womb.
Genesis 4: 3
And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.
Genesis 4: 4
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
It is important to note that Cain and Abel where twins in as much as they matured and brought their offerings at the same time. But the where paternal twins not identical twins. But twins of 2nd pregnancies. Many don't realize that this happens. Talk to your doctor and he will make this clear.
Genesis 4: 5
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
Genesis 4: 6
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
And it continues on that he murders his brother.
Genesis 4: 9
And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
Genesis 4: 10
And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.
Genesis 4: 11
And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;
So we see that 1st murderer.
Genesis 4: 12
When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.
Now we come to this mark. And in counting it, how to understand the mark of the beast.
Genesis 4: 13
And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.
Genesis 4: 14
Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.
Here comes the mark.
Genesis 4: 15
And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
Now I want to say that this mark is still present today in a spiritual sense. And we will go no deeper than that on it. And you will see Cain's genealogy. It is important that you understand that genealogy of Cain. Go on then if you would to Chapter 5.
Genesis 5: 1
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
Genesis 5: 2
Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.
And you will note that Adams first offspring because of Abel's death [Abel had no offspring] was Seth. You do NOT find Cain listed in that genealogy. Now lets go back to this garden again if we may. Let's go to the book of Ezekiel.
Ezekiel 31: 1
And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel 31: 2
Son of man, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude; Whom art thou like in thy greatness?
God is asking Pharaoh here. Who do you think you are like?
Ezekiel 31: 3
Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick boughs.
This word Assyrian is box cedar in the Hebrew. The Assyrian has no article in the garden meaning Satan.
And we see from this that Ginsburg, and I agree with him that this is “ te ash-shoor” in the Hebrew. Which is to say a box cedar. In other words Satan claimed to be tall and splendid as the Cedars of Lebanon. Which is symbolic of our people. But he is a plain ole box cedar. And he states concerning this cedar in this 3rd verse.
Ezekiel 31: 4
The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the trees of the field.
And we continue on then down to verse 7.
Ezekiel 31: 7
Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.
This is none other than. I know you can figure it out for yourself.
Ezekiel 31: 8
The cedars in the garden of God(this is Eden) could not hide him: the fir trees were not like his boughs, and the chestnut trees were not like his branches; nor any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty.
Again that one that God made the full pattern full of beauty. So expect this when he sits in Jerusalem soon "pretending to be" Christ. He will be ever so pleasing to the eyes
Ezekiel 31: 9
I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.
Ezekiel 31: 10
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast lifted up thyself in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;
Ezekiel 31: 11
I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one(that is to say the nations) of the heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven him out for his wickedness.
It was at that time that Satan was demoted. From the king of Tyre to the prince of Tyre. Lets go to Genesis 6. Following the genealogy of Adam as it was given. And we find that the Nephillium, which is a Hebrew word that means the fallen angels came down.
Genesis 6: 1
And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
Genesis 6: 2
That the sons of God(this is the Nephillium) saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Now let there be no doubt as to why a man takes a wife.
Genesis 6: 3
And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
In other words God had created the flesh body as he did Adam and placed the soul within it.
Genesis 6: 4
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
Now know this, God's plan was that Christ would come through Eve's Seed. Therefore His heels will bruise the serpents head. And some would say. How did Cain's seed come through the flood and how did all these things come to pass? Even in the wilderness God fed the children of Israel angels food, as they wandered. Angels food sustained the body of man. Why? Because we are made in their image. Exactly like them. From different substance? Yes, but the body the same likeness. Now how did Cain live through the flood? We have that 1st murderer that one that the mark was placed upon. God has already stated here very clearly that He had made man in flesh. And as Noah was found the only one that was perfect. That is to say in generations. As we find in the 9th verse of this 6th chapter. Then that generation being the prime root. His family and his son's had not intermixed with these fallen angels to bring forth geber. Therefore God telling Noah to take two of every flesh aboard the ark.
Genesis 6: 19
And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
So whether you believe that the flood was world wide or not. This gives us an account of the Kenite being taken aboard the ark. Now what is the word Kenite? The word Kenite being translated from the Hebrew rather than being transliterated means son's of Cain.
H7014, kah'-yin, the same as H7013 (with a play upon the affinity to H7069); Kajin, the name of the first child, also of a place in Palestine, and of an Oriental tribe: - Cain, Kenite (-s).
Did they live through the flood? You bet they did. As we find in 1st Chron.2: 55. The Generations of the tribes of Israel are given. Tacked on to the tribe of Judea.
1 Chronicles 2: 55
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. THESE ARE THE KENITES that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.
Note that they are scribes. Not from Judah. Let's recap this what have we discovered? The seed had arrived on earth. Cain being the 1st murderer. He was not listed in Adam's genealogy. And we see that he still survived the flood. And this man of sin would appear again as we have already discovered from other places. We see some of the events that would happen from that old serpent the devil the dragon. What are you to do about that as a Christian? Christ does not leave us wanting, but he teaches us very adequately. In Mark 13. Let us go there.
Mark 13: 1
And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
Mark 13: 2
And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
When would that be? Naturally at the events that would consummate the end of this age.
Mark 13: 3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
Mark 13: 4
Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
In other words tell us when the end of the world will be. The question many men have asked.
Mark 13: 5
And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:
Mark 13: 6
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Anyone that claims to be teaching Christ and does not teach His word is not of Christ.
Mark 13: 7
And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
What is the opposite of wars? Peace. When they cry peace, peace, peace.
Mark 13: 8
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
This famine is not for bread, but for hearing the words of the Lord. Amos 8: 11.
Amos 8: 11
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Mark 13: 9
But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
Delivered up before the false messiah, because you would not receive him.Some people just don't get their purpose on earth. Why are all these things happening on this Earth. What is all this fighting in the Middle East. What am I supposed to do? What is is my destiny? Maybe if you are reading this today...you are beginning to see with a bit more clarity and can see what it is you are to do.
Mark 13: 10
And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
When God's elect are delivered up that is when the gospel will be published, those that are delivered up being given a trial at this great conversion in the synagogues.
Mark 13: 11
But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Spirit, this is Christ speaking through you beloved.
This is on that day of Pentecost when the apostle's spoke. An example of this that would come. That God Himself through the Spirit will speak for you when you are delivered up.
Mark 13: 12
Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
Now think about this beloved. A parent is not going to deliver a child to death nor vise versa. But Satan is death. That is his name. In Hebrews 2: 14.
Hebrews 2: 14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
And if one of your relatives believes that he is Jesus. They will go to him and say my son is a good son, or my daughter is a good daughter. My mother is a good Christian or my father is a good Christian. Please be patient with them and convert them. Thinking they where doing well. And in this method are God's elect delivered up. For a witness for Jesus Christ.
Mark 13: 13
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Mark 13: 14
But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judea flee to the mountains:
In the book of Daniel you find that in Dan 9: 27 that this word it, should be he, because it states there that the desolator comes in on the wings of abomination. That he will appear in Jerusalem CLAIMING TO BE CHRIST. II Thess. 2: 4 & Ezekiel 28: 2.
Mark 13: 15
And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house:
The time for the destruction of this place Jerusalem which is the opening subject of Chapter 13, means you want need anything out of the house.
Mark 13: 16
And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment.
You won't need a change of clothes.It is over. The end of this time is here and one isn't gonna need clothes for the change of bodies is at hand.
Mark 13: 17
But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
As Paul stated in 2nd Cor. 11: 2 he wants to present you as a chaste virgin when Satan and his angels are cast out on this earth as it is written in Rev. 12: 7. Then we are NOT talking about a mother carrying a natural child. We are talking about someone who has been impregnated “IN” their mind, their brain, their forehead with this mark and believe that the false Christ is Jesus. In other words. Christ is returning for a wedding with us. He does not want to find you in bed with the devil. Not only with child (the mark) but giving suck. Helping Satan against God's elect.
Mark 13: 18
And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.
Harvest time is in the summer. If you where harvested in the winter you would have been taken by The Antichrist.
Mark 13: 19
For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
The affliction and tribulation of the devil claiming to be Jesus.
Mark 13: 20
And except that the Lord had shortened those days (He shortened it to a 5 month period...aka as The Hour Of Temptation, or the Tribulation of Satan), no flesh should be saved: but for The Elect's sake, whom he hath chosen See Rev. 9: 5(when did He chose these?---back at the "overthrow" of Satan in the 1st earth age), he hath shortened the days.
Mark 13: 21
And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
When they come to you to tell you to go see Christ. Don't go along with it. Why? Because he is Satan. And God tells you right here not to go. You would be going AGAINST God's instruction.
Mark 13: 22
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
Mark 13: 23
But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.(He has foretold us all things ...he didn't hold secret meetings...He was OPEN and FORTHRIGHT. its time to make up our minds as to what we will believe, and who we truly love! Immediately following this we see the return of the true Christ.)
Mark 13: 24
But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
It will be shadowed at times as it is written in Rev. 8. But totally blocked out by the brightness of the true Christ coming.
Mark 13: 25
And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
Mark 13: 26
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
Mark 13: 27
And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together His Elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
How do we know that this shall come to pass as far as seasons are concerned? He is going to tell you that also.
Mark 13: 28
NOW LEARN a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
NOW LEARN! Not maybe you should learn, but LEARN!
Mark 13: 29
So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.(this shoot happened in 1948 with both the good and bad figs taking up residence in Israel. Get a little understanding here as to the lateness we are here at the close of this dispensation. Much is taking place all around us. PLEASE WAKE UP and DO NOT BE DECEIVED!)
Mark 13: 30
Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.
Mark 13: 31
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
Know this beloved, that the generation of the parable of the fig tree, that fig tree was planted in the year of our Lord 1948. When both the good and the bad fig returned to Jerusalem. That has never happened since the time that Christ has walked the earth. Israel set up as a nation both good and bad figs as it is written in Jeremiah 24. See that you are not deceived of that time. Have you know since you where a child that there was more to God's word than had been explained to you? Now lets sum this a moment. Christ has told you what it will be like and what you will do at that time so you will be perfectly well protected.
Now when Jesus spoke of this abominable thing, He made the book of Daniel a part of the New Testament. That means it was yet to come to pass. He was speaking of course of Dan 9: 27.
Daniel 9: 27
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and 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.
This is the false Christ that causes this. This is what we call today holy communion. Now properly translated in the Hebrew it says on the wings of a desolator he shall come with abomination.
Which should be translated desolator. There you have it. The desolator he that will be poured upon. That cup of God's wrath. DR Moppet translated in Mark 13: 14 when he stands where he ought not. Why? Because the Greek is determined by the word that is used for it or he or she is determined by the subject. The as you can well see from this 27th verse of Daniel is this. That we are not talking about a condition, but an “entity” the desolator.
Mark 13: 14
But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
And so that you might know. Let's turn to Dan 11: 31. And lets read briefly here that we are not talking about a condition here, but and individual.
Daniel 11: 31
And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.
When Christ was crucified, this took away the daily sacrifice or oblation forever.
Daniel 11: 32
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
How about you? Do you really know your Father? Will you do exploits for Him as He has requested for you?
Daniel 11: 33
And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.
This would still if you would run from the time that the daily sacrifice was taken, even to this generation.
Daniel 11: 34
Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.
This is a fall like to stumble. But a little help from God beloved is all you need, because you become strong. Father knew we would fall short, we would sin, even The Elect sinned in the flesh" ONLY ONE The Christ was perfect, but we have not sinned unto Death if we allow the Holy Spirit to speak through us about this one as a testimony against him. Put on that gospel armor. People will try to discredit you...but your good heart and a little help from God Himself will overcome that!
Daniel 11: 35
And some of them of understanding shall fall,(stumble) to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.
Daniel 11: 36
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper til the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
Dan 11: 37
Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.
The desire a woman would have for her child. Like the true Christ has for His children.
Dan 11: 38
But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.
Now let's go all the way to the last verse.
Daniel 11: 45
And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.
That's Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
Now what have we analyzed? We have found that he appears in Judea as stated in Mark 13. On Mount Zion in Jerusalem, claiming to be Christ. We have found out approximately when the generation if you would when the good and bad fig tree passes by. How long is a generation? From 1948 a 40 year generation a 70 year generation a 120 year generation? No one knows? But we do know the season, because God has made it available for us to know and to understand. Do you understand what happened in the Garden? We are going to turn to Matt 23 to see that Garden, what took place there even the New Testament. In Matt 23 we find there that Christ Himself is giving the woes talking to the Kenites.
Matthew 23: 33
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
You offspring of the serpent. see John 8:44 for a 2nd witness
Matthew 23: 34
Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
Matthew 23: 35
That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Who slew Abel? Of course it was Cain. That is who we are talking about. His offspring.
So you see we find many places in the new testament after your eyes are open to the truth. How Christ himself speaks of this seed of Cain planted upon this earth . Is it any wonder that God placed this mark. The mark of deception if you would. The mark called the mark of the beast. But understand, you are not to worship him. But stay loyal and a virgin to the true Christ in a spiritual sense that you might understand. I want to go to the 13th chapter of Matthew concerning the Parable of the Tares. If you don't understand this parable Christ said," that you would not understand any of His parables." Therefore it is imperative that you understand this 13th chapter of Matt. Where He speaks of this parable. And Christ explains the parable in verse 24.
Matthew 13: 24
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Matthew 13: 25
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among, the wheat, and went his way.
G2215, zizanion, dziz-an'-ee-on, of uncertain origin; darnel or false grain: - tares.
Now tares are zizanion in the Greek it looks like wheat when it's growing. But it comes forth with a bitter seed.
Matthew 13: 26
But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
Once they came up you could tell the difference between the tares and the wheat. Now in the 36th and 37th verse, Jesus is explaining the parable where anyone can understand. The apostles came to Him privately and asked Him.
Matthew 13: 36
Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.
Matthew 13: 37
He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;
The good seed are Christ's children.
Matthew 13: 38
The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
Check out this word seed here. So that you know that He is talking about offspring. Not seeds that you plant.
G4690, sperma, sper'-mah, from G4687; somethng sown, that is, seed (including the male sperm); by implication offspring; specifically a remnant (figuratively as if kept over for planting): - issue, seed.
Do you know who the wicked one is? Let Christ make it clearer than.
Matthew 13: 39
The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
So here again we see that event that happened in the garden. That wicked seed that was planted that would bruise the heel of Messiah through His crucifixion. Messiah in turn would destroy that wicked one. I want to go to another place to nail down this seed of Cain. St. John 8. I want to pick it up here where Christ is teaching and speaking concerning the children of Abraham. For there where those who CLAIM TO BE of our brother Juda and did lie, but where the children of the devil. And Jesus knew this. They claimed to be children of Abraham. And Christ said I know your children of Abraham. Why? Abraham means father of many nations. Through Abraham would come Christ. And Christ would be a blessing to all nations. Christ declared that in verse 37 knowing this. They continue on and get a little nervous. And in verse 39 they state.
John 8: 39
They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
John 8: 40
But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. (I want you to think a little deeper here on why the Law was given also THOU SHALL NOT KILL. One has to have the Law, another break it, for sentencing to take place, and judgment carried out...which is exactly Why Father can destroy them in the end because they killed him.
This is fair!)
John 8: 41
Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one father, even god.
Note the small f. Not our Father, their father Tyre.
John 8: 42
Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded
forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
John 8: 43
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
John 8: 44
“Ye are of your father the devil”, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Again who was the first murderer? your know we read it from our Fathers word. Cain.
John 8: 46
Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
Christ was perfect.
Listen, this is FROM the mouth of Jesus Christ!
John 8: 47
He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them NOT, because ye are NOT of God.
So there you have it beloved. The truth from the words of Christ. Do you have ears to hear? I want you to go with me I told you in Mark 13 that Christ had shortened the time. In Revelation 9 Christ tells us the length of time.
Revelation 9: 1
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.
Revelation 9: 2
And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.
In other words this is the substitute of the sun and the moon disappearing. Only darkened by Satan's deception.
Revelation 9: 3
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
A scorpion, it is important when Christ uses something of this natural that you understand His method of teaching. A scorpion has no stomach. Therefore he holds his victim with his pinchers and regurgitates his digestive juices and the victims body becomes his stomach. In other words he turns his backbone to mush. And that's the way Satan operates spiritually, by turning the backbones of people to mush.
Revelation 9: 4
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God “IN” their foreheads.
Now what is the seal of God in their forehead? What’s in your forehead… your brain, your mind. It is the truth of God's word rather than the lies or deception of Babel or Babylon.
Revelation 9: 5
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
Christ shortened this time from 3 and a half years.
Revelation 9: 6
And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.
When they see the true Christ coming they will be ashamed to face Him. Study this information and don't get caught up in that lot! .
Revelation 9: 7
And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of
men.
In other words we are not dealing with locust we are dealing with men. We're dealing with those fallen angels. We're dealing with the serpent. The Antichrist, which is Satan, the Devil,The Dragon playing Christ Rev. 12: 9.
Revelation 9: 8
And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
Revelation 9: 9
And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
The number of them will be many.
Revelation 9: 10
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men FIVE MONTHS.
Again, that 5 month period.
Revelation 9: 11
And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.
This is Satan his name in Hebrew the destroyer. And the Greek to perish.
Revelation 9: 12
One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.
And of course that 6th angel sounds and we see, if you would, the deception for that 5 month period. Are you ready for that? Will you be deceived? You must remember that God is in control. As we recap and think on these things. What kind of Father do we have? We have a Father that loves His children. He wants them to know the truth. He is calling out a people that are willing to study His Word. The simple message that He put forth. There will be a Millennium [II Peter 3: 8] time coming when Satan will be locked away for a thousand years. Those that have allowed themselves to be deceived by him in "innocence" receive no sin. But that does not mean they are going to Heaven necessarily. But God will set aside a time that is called The Millennium. We find that in the 20th chapter or Rev. I want to finish driving this message home by going there.
Revelation 20: 1
And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
Revelation 20: 2
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
That's a millennium.
Revelation 20: 3
And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.(to try those who didn't overcome during this current flesh age)
Revelation 20: 4
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
What is reigned? It's teaching. To reign, meaning to teach, discipline will be taught.
Revelation 20: 5
But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
You will take part in that 1st resurrection "if" you have the truth. The others must wait until Satan is released as you will find in this chapter for a short season.
Do you have a destiny?
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Rapture Doctrine and The False Christ in Jerusalem soon
Where is the Rapture mentioned in the Bible?
The word "rapture" does not exist in the Bible. That is, it does not exist in the original manuscripts. So how do people come to the conclusion of, or get this word rapture? This word comes from the Latin version of the Bible known as the Vulgate. This translation into Latin was made possible by a man the Catholics deemed "St. Jerome" who moved to Israel to learn the language and translate the manuscripts into Latin.
The word "caught up" in (I Thessalonians 4:17) - in Latin is 'Raptus' and it means: ' Seize'. And from this 'Raptus' we get the modern word "rapture". In the original Greek manuscripts, this word is 'Harpazo' (Harpad’zo) and it means to seize, catch (away, up) - pluck, pull, take by force. It's a rapid or turbulent “change”.
There is little question or debate between pre and post tribulationists about what this word 'caught up' means. The debate is WHEN this "catching up" will take place. No, of course we do not know the exact day or time, but we are expected to know the seasons. If you have studied Revelations though, and know anything about the 2 witnesses...it is possible to know within a 3 day timespan when this event takes place because it is when these 2 witnesses have the Spirit of Life enter back into them as they rise from the streets of Jerusalem after having layed there dead 3 days...it is at that precise moment that the fear will come upon the people and Christ will return very soon afterward. If you don't understand this..study Revelations with me and you can know. I'll touch on this a bit later...a deeper study for a different time Do know this, that there are “two offices of power”, that will be doing some 'catching' in the end times.
MATTHEW 13:16-19
13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
13:17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
There are many who can not see or understand the parables that Jesus would often teach in. It is not given that everyone should know. Many people who have eyes to see and ears to hear can understand these parables. What a blessing it is to those who can and a blessing to be able to pass on and plant seeds to those who are willing to take the time to attempt to understand.
13:18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
It seems when some people do hear the word of God being taught, and then comes along 'that wicked one' and 'catcheth away' the seed of the truth. That seed we plant in these end times. Satan wants that seed, so that he can plant his own. And that seed is the deception, lies and confusion. Like the lie of a great escape and “fly away doctrines”. Care to take a guess what this word 'catcheth ' is in the Greek? You got it! "Harpazo"- and it's to seize, catch away, up- pluck, pull, to take by force… ‘rapture’ if you will.
It’s not that I don’t believe in a “rapture” or a “second-coming of Christ”…Its more specifically that I disagree with the commonly taught version and the commonly accepted version of this “second-coming”. There are many books and movies Like the Left Behind series which actually Lead the very children of God right into the Vipers Pit of Deception.. My heart goes out so much to those who really do love God, want to do what is right and attempt to truly live according to God’s Word, but in effect in the end do the very opposite because “they were deceived, tricked by the master “trickster” Satan. Everyday we are all sold a bill of goods and we can chose to believe it or not. Look at politics today in the news for example. But at the end of the day…we can BLAME NO-ONE but ourselves for “they” sold it and we “bought” it. Understand? So, according to the free-will in each of us, I want to start with a good foundation, whereby we may get a better picture and understanding of things to come. I want to document, and provide you the opportunity to take what is shared here, and go with a King James Version Bible, and a Strong’s (Greek/Hebrew/Chaldean) Concordance STUDY FOR YOURSELF and allow The Holy Spirit to guide you. A side note here for the young babes in Christ: A King James version bible basically locks words into place from the Original manuscripts and a Strong’s Concordance is a dictionary which allows you to look up words in the exact scripture to see its original definition and meaning in that particular instance from the original language it was translated.. For example in America all around us is the Spanish language. Let’s take the word "casa" in the Spanish, and if we wanted to know what that particular word meant; we would look it up in a Spanish to English dictionary. In doing the homework of study, we would see that "casa” in the Spanish meant “house” in the English. We could “allow" someone to deceive us by our "simply trusting what someone else is saying it means" and in effect deceive us by teaching that the word meant “donkey”. With the tools we have today at our disposal, if we chose to believe the “untruth” of the word,then the “fault” lies with us. Okay enough groundwork here...
Let's start our study in I Corinthians 15:33-53
I CORINTHIANS 15:33-35
15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
15:35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
Don't be deceived. Get some common sense about you. And shame on those of you who are not familiar with God's word. The subject here is: 'How are the dead raised up' and with what body will they be raised up in. Flesh or Spirit? Let's skip to verse 39.
I CORINTHIANS 15:39-41
15:39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
15:40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
15:41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
There are different kinds of flesh bodies. Flesh of men, animals, birds. But there is also a second body that is inside us. And there is a big difference between the flesh terrestrial body we inhabit and the celestial heavenly body that we all will change into at physical death or the 7th trump. (Which ever comes first in your life)
I CORINTHIANS 15:42-44
15:42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
15:43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
15:44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
When we die, and these bodies are put into the ground, it's not the end of us. We continue on. Paul would in a later verse compare the cycle of life unto a kernel of corn. When placed in the ground, it rots and dies. But then a new life, a new form or new body springs forth. We put on our 'incorruption' or our spiritual bodies. The very moment of death, instantly we are with the Father. (Ecclesiastes 12:7) Meaning what? Meaning we are not lying around in a grave. We are instantly with God. (So bearing this in mind, why would that body leave the Father to come back to the graveside just to “raise up out of the grave” at the rapture or 7th trump? Just something to think about as you are studying on a deeper level here with me than just sitting in church on Sunday’s.)
And while we are in these flesh bodies, we groan and sigh for this flesh is corruptible. (I Corinthians 5:1-10) Meaning what? It's fragile, it gets sick, it breaks, ages, our ole bones creak, our joints ache with age, and hurts. It also sins. But when we die, we get rid of it. And thank God for it. There are many Christians who think at the time of this Raptus, that they will simply vanish into thin air. But where do they think they vanish to? Do they think they vanish and reappear in heaven? Where does their flesh go? I mean really think about the cartoon effect of it. It sure isn't the kingdom of God.
I CORINTHIANS 15:50-53
15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Corruptible and Incorruption always pertain to the "outer man" meaning the "corruptible flesh body" MUST put on "change" to an "incorruptible spiritual body" (and this body has a mass-it's just not flesh...think of Christ when he appeared to doubting Thomas". Mortal and immortality is always pertaining to the "soul" meaning a mortal soul is one "liable to die" (spiritually dead) and it must put on "immortality" or deathlessness. Now, back to the trump. What trump did he say? Was it the first? No, it is the 'last' trumpet. Meaning the seventh. Not all of us will die before the 7th trump sounds. There will be people still alive when Christ comes back for us. And when He does come back, those that are alive will be changed. In the twinkling of an eye. Again, when will this happen? At the Last Trumpet. The 7th Trump. You may read of the events that lead up to this trumpet in (Revelation 11:15 )
In the Greek manuscripts, the word "Last" is: (Es'khatos ) - which means the very last one. The farthest one out there. The lowest uttermost furthest trump. We all can agree that there are 7 trumps.
Now there are some who might say; "Well, how could Paul refer to this trumpet, which was not yet revealed? John wrote the book of Revelation, 40 years after Paul wrote I Corinthians 15:51-52 concerning the last trumpet." So naturally, Paul could not know about the book of Revelation or the seven trumps right?
Lets take a look in the Old Testament, and see that which is charged or sounded, on the Lord's Day. Again, what is the Lord's Day? And what will be happening at that time? It's when God comes back to us. The 7th, last "Es'khatos" and final trumpet that is charged. Amos 5:18-20 makes it very clear what it will be like on the Lord's Day.
Let's take a look at a few Old Testament prophets. Also notice what is being sounded, uttered, roared and shouted, prior to God's return to this earth. And remember, this is the Old Testament.
ZEPHANIAH 1:12-16
1:12 And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil.
1:13 Therefore their goods shall become booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.
1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasted greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
1:15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,
1:16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.
Old Testament prophets majored on the themes of God's coming judgment and future blessing. They often blended the near future with events that were so far distant they have yet to happen. Zephaniah was one of these prophets.
Zephaniah prophesied during King Josiah's reign over Judah, around 625-635 BC. His messages focused on God's judgments on Judah, fulfilled when Babylon conquered the nation and carried most of the people into exile. He also spoke of the 'Coming day of the Lord,' which is also a still-future time when God will judge the heathen nations and usher in the messianic kingdom of peace and blessing. The Minor Prophets are filled with scripture pertaining to the 'Lord's Day' and how it will be ushered in.
Like Zephaniah, Zechariah told of his visions. Some Angels on horses, chariots and golden lamp stands. Zechariah said that the Lord is coming to earth from heaven. The Lord's Day. Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become God's people. On that day he will destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem. And they will look on Me, the One they have pierced, and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, (Zechariah 12:9,10)
JOEL 2:1-11
2:1 Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;
2:2 A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations.
JOEL 3:12-17
3:12 Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.
3:13 Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.
3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
3:15 The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.
3:16 The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.
3:17 So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.
For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God. A Mighty Roar, with authority, as he will utter his voice from Jerusalem. This word utter in the Hebrew is 'Nathan' (naw-than). And it has many applications. To which are: "To give with great application, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, avenge, be healed, bring forth, cast, cause, and charge". And it is God that will perform all of these things. Don't take my word for it, look it up for yourself. Joel 3:12-17 should also sound familiar. (Isaiah 63:1-6 as well as (Revelation 14:14-20) should come to mind.
REVELATION 14:14-19
14:14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
14:15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
14:16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
14:17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
14:18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
14:19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
14:20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Let's get back to this 'last trumpet' that Paul would speak of in ( I Corinthians 15:52 ) Let's look at the word's of Jesus Christ, concerning the end times and the day of his return to us.
MATTHEW 24:29-31
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:
24:30 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.
24:31 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.
So where am I going with all of this? Paul did know of a “final trumpet or charge” that would alert those who have ears to hear and eyes to see in these end times. Anyone who tells you different is lying to you, deceiving you, leading you astray, or just not familiar with God's Word and are passing on things passed down from Grandma and Grandpa, who attended church every Sunday. Whatever the case may be…I can not express enough to you to STUDY FOR YOURSELF. Some of you right now know something is stirring inside you and you have been longing for more than what you have been getting in the short hour on Sundays crammed somewhere between the hymns, music, prayer and passing of the offering plate. We are in times like we have never been before. Look at the diverse earthquakes, flooding, the whole nation this past winter was covered in snow: every state except Hawaii. Are you being “snowed” or The question is, do you have eyes to see and ears to hear? Do you have one iota of care in you to know deeper truths …or are you content on listening to traditions of men? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Paul had many and plenty of scripture to support his statement concerning the 'last trump' in (I Corinthians 15:52) How much more support could one have, than Christ Himself?
Let's go to I Thessalonians 4:13-18
It is too bad, that more people do not understand the Greek. That when a subject and object is” fixed”, it holds the same theme or values until there is a new subject change. In other words, once you begin reading something and a subject is brought up, that subject carries in the story, until a new subject is presented.
Example: David has a dog named Buckeye. Andrea likes ice-cream 'run Buckeye run'.
It doesn't make sense does it? But people change “subject” matter and change “objects” by inserting things that are just not there, in the case of (II Thess 2:7) when the topic is something totally different. We are taught how to read in school. I am ever so thankful for Trudy Norris my Southwest high school English Honors teacher. So don't let someone change those rules for you. Stick to the subject.
I THESSALONIANS 4:13-17
4:13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
The subject here is: 'Where are the dead'. Paul is saying, I don't want you to be ignorant or unlearned concerning those who are dead. And don't be sad about it. There’s absolutely nothing to be sad about except maybe we loved them and truly miss them being in our lives!
4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Because if we are truly Christian and we believe that Jesus rose, so should we believe that our loved ones have risen also (already changed into that beautiful Spiritual/Celestial Body) and so will we. Notice here that “will God bring with him”…He will bring them with Him back to the Earth AFTER Satan sits in Jerusalem “playacting Christ”. My favorite Uncle Ed just passed away back in Feb. 2010 and he was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam and Korean wars. I can just see him coming back with Christ at the 7th trump “taking names and kicking Dragon in that vehicle from that dimension! ---this is another subject for another time.
Back to the subject here: dead-- To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Our loved ones are not laying in a grave somewhere waiting to have their flesh body raised up when God returns… For the Dust will return to the earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. (Ecclesiastes 12:7) The flesh body RETURNS to the earth as it is nothing but “organic matter” from the “ organic foods” we have take in for food/ nourishment, and the spiritual body returns to God.
4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
The word 'prevent' means 'precede'. Why can't we precede those who are dead? Its because they are already gone. They are in another dimension. They are already with the Father. Some Christians even go as far in saying that this verse, along with verse 16, is talking about a” reunion of flesh and spirit”. They say that on the last day when God comes, he will open up graves and people will come back to their bodies
Now wait a minute! Didn't Paul just get done saying in verse 14 that if we believe Christ rose from the dead, that so are our loved ones? And so shall we when we die? While we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord. (II Corinthians 5:6-8) .So, why would that body leave the Father to come back to the graveside just to “raise up out of the grave” at the rapture or 7th trump? Just something to think about as you are studying on a deeper level here with me than just sitting in church on Sunday’s.)
Let's continue..
A new subject change just happened. Did you catch it? It's up above in verse 15. It's the 'Coming of the Lord' and those who are alive and remain.
4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
God is going to descend from heaven with a shout. Who is doing the shouting here? It's the archangel Michael. Now it's not necessarily written that this is Michael the archangel, but it is written that Michael will be doing the casting out of Satan to earth. (Revelation 12:7-9 ) So I think it's safe to assume that this archangel will be Michael. At any case, this is not a big deal who the archangel is.
What about this trump of God. What is this Trump? This is the 7th trump. The last trump that Paul would speak of in ( I Corinthians 15:52 )
Now again, why will the dead in Christ rise first? That's right, they are already with God. We can't 'prevent' them. Which is to say ‘precede’ them?
4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
And there we have the base foundation of the pre-rapture. Those who believe in the pre-rapture, usually site the above verses as their support. Now let me make this perfectly clear. I do not doubt ’rapture’ or 'catching up' will take place. It's the timing of such an event. Thus; this firm stance of a post-tribulation view that is being expressed within this teaching so as to have you not be deceived! Pre-tribbers (as I call them), usually say: "Well, It says right there that those who have not died will be 'raptured' in the clouds to meet God in the sky". Is that what it really says? Are these verses being understood and read correctly?
Paul was educated in the Hebrew language. He studied under the finest scholars of that time. He also spoke colloquial Greek, which is to say he spoke "street Greek" or slang. You might hear to this time, "Figures of speech" - idioms or catch phrases.
For example, have you ever heard of someone saying that there were so many faces in the crowd that it looked like a sea of faces? We know when using this figure of speech, it has nothing to do with the ocean. Paul used these figures of speech because that was the language of the people he preached to. How about this one "There were so many locusts, that they swarmed in clouds?" When used in this context, you get a better understanding of what the person is trying to get across. And may I add that this term or phrase is still being used to this day.
Let's take a look at (Hebrews 12:1) Paul again writing:
HEBREWS 12:1 "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
So, is the above verse referring to white puffy clouds? Or a large mass of Christians running a foot race? It doesn't take much for one to know it has nothing to do with white puffy cumulus clouds floating around in our atmosphere like the toilet paper commercials every so soft and safe? So knowing that Paul used this word cloud to express his description of a large group or mass of people, don't you think it is possible that Paul used the same word to describe a mass gathering of people on the Lord's Day?
The word "cloud" here and other places in the Greek and Hebrew will mean exactly what it says. A white puffy cloud drifting in the sky. You can do a Strong’s concordance search on this word all day long and not find a thing different. Well some might say; " Well, air is the sky, because the word cloud is used. There's just one problem with that.
Now lets look at this word "air". This word in the Greek is "Ah-ayr" - This word simply means’ breath’, or to 'blow air'. It is that same breath, or that "Neshamah" (nesh-aw-mah) that God breathed through the nostrils of man, that gave them a living spirit. A soul. It's the breath of life. It's the spirit body that we all have in us. That spirit body we change back into the moment we die. Or at the sound of the last trumpet for those of us that are still around at the Second coming. ( II Corinth 5:1-10 )
If you would, please allow me to read this in the way that I feel Paul was trying to express:
- "Then we which are alive and remain shall be "changed in a twinkling of an eye" together with them in the "masses of fellow Christians", to meet the Lord in the spirit body, and so shall we ever be with the Lord." -
Again, there is no doubt in my mind that we will be "raptured or caught up or changed" and it shall happen in a twinkling of an eye as I Corinthians 15:52 clearly states. Not everybody that is alive will die what we think of as a "natural death" today but we ALL WILL BE CHANGED! However, when will it occur? It's the 7th trumpet. Antichrist comes at the 6th. This is the GREAT MYSTERY of the 666. Satan, “The” Anti-Christ, aka the Serpent in the Garden of Eden who “deceived Eve” and caused Adam to sin, The Dragon in Revelations, Lucifer (meaning the bright and morning star---only he's THE FAKE!), “The” Son of Perdition or whatever other name…is all in one THE SAME ENTITY SATAN and he WILL (not maybe but will) sit in Jerusalem pretending to be Christ . This “event is the 6th trump” and Christ our Lord and Savior will NOT return until AFTER “this event takes place” to TRY the people on Earth as to their true allegiance. Get this fixed in your mind …our Lord and Savior who died on the cross for our sins returns at the 7th trump.
Some Christians may say; "Well, no one knows when, as Christ will come as a thief in the night". This is very true. However, there is a little more that should be expected of us as sober children of the light.
I THESSALONIANS 5: 1-10
- 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so commeth as a thief in the night.
We all know that Christ will come to us as a thief in the night. Which is to say, many will be surprised or “caught” off guard when He returns? Ahh, but wait a minute...
5:3 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.
It looks as though Paul is giving us some markers or indicators on what to look for before Christ returns. Beloved, they are saying "Peace and Safety" now. Haven't you been watching the news lately? We hear talk of Peace and Safety in Ireland, we see it and hear it being talked about in Israel as Palestine has been given more land for peace. We are hearing and seeing it in the rebuilding process in Kosovo and Iraq. Seeing once communistic countries fall and form democracies is a part of God's plan. For if a world is united militarily, economically and politically, who will be able to make war with us? Hence a One World Governement (aka Globalization) (Revelation 13 ) If you "watch" you can see it. These are the "times and seasons" that Paul advised us about in the first verse of this Chapter. Do you have eyes to see and ears to hear?
5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
We are expected to know these markers, times and seasons before that coming of the Lord. At least be able to see them. It doesn't say we are to know the exact time or day, nor are we supposed to know that exact minute. But It is very clear that we are to be ready and know the season in which Jesus comes back to us. So that we are NOT overtaken as by a thief in the night. It is Paul's warning to be on watch, so that we are not in darkness.
5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
5:7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
We are to watch and be ready. Ready for what? For a great escape? For the 'pre-rapture. Someone “to bail us out” when times get rough? No, Paul is telling us to equip ourselves using the analogy of placing armor on our bodies. You only put armor on when you are” taking a stand and getting ready for a battle”, spiritually speaking. It's a defensive measure. You don't put armor on if you are going to” fly away” or “run away when times get rough”. (Ephesians 6:10-17) speaks of the same preparation.
EPHESIANS 6:10-17
6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
6:11 Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
What sort of fiery darts? Let's take the example God gives us concerning a tribulation when times get hot. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego could have cared less about some golden image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. These Hebrew young men would not bow a knee to” this image or system.” (in their days).
DANIEL 3:11-12
3:11 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
3:12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
These poor children were faced with a very real persecution and tribulation, would you not agree? A tribulation that will one day befall all who are on earth, excluding those who have passed on by natural or accidental means. God uses types and examples all throughout the scriptures. Let this be a type that is yet to come unto those who are delivered up to the synagogue of Satan, when the 'Desolate' is sitting in Zion claiming to be the Messiah. (Mark 13:9 )
Even when faced with certain death, these brave souls would not bow a knee and worship this system or image that was set up. They kept their faith when it was seriously shaken in time of certain death. But they refused not to worship.
DANIEL 3:17-18
3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
3:18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
These poor boys are now about to get tossed in the fiery furnace, because they would not bow to this image. But they kept to their faith and were bound. And wearing their coats, and hosen and hats and other garments. What other garments? The garments that we all need to have on and in place in these times. These garments I speak of is what we just read above in (Ephesians 6:10-17). The Armour of God, to withstand against those fiery darts, Satan likes to cast our way.
DANIEL 3:21
3:21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
See any 'pre-rapture’? These boys sprouting wings? No, these brave young men went through it. Fiery darts and all. But they kept their faith and did not bow a knee to this system. Do you feel like you have “been through it lately”? Maybe God is thumping your gourd trying to shake some sense into you and get your attention and saying listen up its getting closing time come OUT OF DECEPTION! For whom God loves, He chastises!”
DANIEL 3:24-25
3:24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counselors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
3:25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
God is with us. He will see us through. He will be right there walking in the midst, when faced with our own tribulation. Be it in everyday life, or the day of our being delivered up.
Let's get back to where we left off:I Thessalonians 5:9-10
I THESSALONIANS 5:9-10
5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
5:10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
Now, why did Paul feel the need to write the 2nd book of Thessalonians? Because he knew there was some confusion as to what was written about “the second coming of Jesus” (just as there exists today in the churches). Paul, under the unction of The Holy Spirit, wrote that 2nd book to let the church know that Christ's return would NOT happen until antichrist's reign was on earth ( which is mentioned above as the 6th trump)
Let us now go to 2nd Thessalonians.
II THESSALONIANS 2:1-11
2:1 Now we beseech you brethren by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and by our gathering together unto Him,
Paul is saying; I'm here again to get a few things straight with you new Christians, concerning the second coming of Christ and our gathering together to him.
2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind or be troubled neither by spirit nor by word nor by any letter as from us, as that is the day of Christ at hand.
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.
Paul is desperately trying to get the point across here…don't be fooled or confused, and don't let my first letter I Thessalonians confuse you. What day is Paul talking about? What is the SUBJECT here? The Lord's Day. Paul is saying that the gathering back to Him shall not happen, until there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed the son of perdition. Who is the man of sin? Who is this son of perdition? It's Satan. What does perdition mean? It means sentenced to die or death. There has only been one entity who has been sentenced to die and that is Satan. Some scholars have said this is Judas. But that won't fit. You see, Judas was not sentenced to death. He repented and later died from his wounds. Another subject for another time.
Back to the subject: The Lord’s Day and this “falling away FIRST”.
Now what is this falling away? The word in the Greek manuscript is: 'Apostasia'. Apostasy is: the defection from truth. A turning away, to forsake, give up truth and go after something else. What is it that people will be giving up or turning away from? The Word of God. The Truth of His word. Turning to “seducing spirits and doctrines of devils”, that do nothing but lie and confuse, mislead and trick as many as will be. But , Teresa, its so "politically correct" I say phooey!
I TIMOTHY 4:1-2
4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
As it is written, there would come a famine in the end times, that would spread across the world. I believe this famine is very real and happening everyday and all the time. What sort of famine?
AMOS 8:9-11
8:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:
8:10 And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day.
8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Because of this famine for the lack of hearing God's word and truth, many will depart from the faith giving heed to seducing spirits. ( Satan loves catching that seed of truth, and sowing his own )
Let's get back to II Thessalonians.
II THESSALONIANS 2:4 -11
2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
So what is Paul saying? Can't get any clearer than that last verse! He's saying don't let my first letter fool you. Christ is not coming back until Satan is revealed sitting in the temple of God, claiming to be God.
2:5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
2:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now Letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
The word "Letteth" is a transitive verb. It means you must transfer back to the subject. What is the subject in this chapter? It's the man of sin being revealed, the son of perdition. Revealing himself in the Temple of God, claiming to be God and showing that he is God in verses 3 and 4. So what must we do? We need to carry those values from verses 3 and 4, to the following verses, until a new subject comes up. This is basic Greek. It's basic English for that matter.
What does this word 'Letteth' mean? In the Greek, this word is 'Katecho' and it means:- to hold down, keep, possess, retain or detain, stay, withhold. How in the Name of Christ can this be a rapture of a church as is commonly taught and commonly understood in most churches today? Let's look at this scripture again.
2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work:
For the mystery of the 'lawless' or wicked, already work. Meaning what? Stick to the subject! The man of sin / perdition is revealed as the false Christ (The Anti-Christ which Anti here means “instead of” not “Anti” as we think of in English like “Anti-freeze” meaning against). This False-Christ (Anti-Christ “instead-of Christ”)… he's sitting in the temple, claiming to be God. So what is he doing? He's Lying! He's working his wickedness, his lies
The word 'iniquity' in the Greek is: 'Anomia' (an-om-ee'-ah ) And it means: - Violation of law, wickedness, transgress. only he who now Letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Who is he? And who is he 'holding or retaining'? Remember, the word 'letteth' means to hold down, be it by force. And don't forget the subject!
"He who now letteth", who is this? Who holds Satan now? (Revelations 12:7-9)
REVELATION 12:7-9
12:7 And there was war in heaven: Mi'-cha-el and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
12:8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Michael prevailed against Satan and his “fallen “angels, at the rebellion. So where is Satan now? Some may cringe when I say this, but he's in Heaven. Judged and already sentenced die (hence one of Satan’s names being “The son of Perdition” as Satan is currently the only one sentenced to die by God Himself).
But Michael will 'letteth / hold' - on to him, (Satan) - and boot him to earth
Letting Satan to reign until it's time for him to be taken out of the way thus why it is written in Revelations WOE UNTO YOU ON THE EARTH . (This is Satan’s “office” or “role” as Dragon and "office" of Anit-Christ as spoken of in Revelations. My other question is have you really studied the book of Revelations or have YOU studied gods Word or have you become complacent sitting in church every Sunday like a pew potato and never READ for YOURSELF> How many times when Christ walked the earth did he say "have YOU not read?". It was written to we Christians so as to not be DECEIVED as to what would be taking place in these end-times.
Just as there is God’s spirit, The Holy Spirit, Satan's evil “spirit” is alive and well on this earth today. For every “positive” there is a “negative” But he is no longer here bodily. Which is to say, not here personally DEFACTO? But he WILL be coming…no ifs, ands or buts about it. Michael will be kicking him to this earth, along with his buddies (The fallen angels) or Nephillim. What a rejoicing in heaven there will be when this happens. Why? Satan is no longer being held or detained in Heaven. But 'Woe' to you people on earth. Because the devil's coming with great wrath. (Revelation 12:12 ) He's coming in “peaceably, prosperously”. Remember, he's going to be sitting on the Temple of God in Zion which is to say the city Jerusalem. Meaning what? He's coming back as The Christ. Only he's the fake. I desire for you to WAKE UP! We all have been lulled to sleep! Think here a moment: So, if he's “pretending to be Christ”---he is NOT GOING TO BE ACTING EVIL as one thinks of evil today. He will be everything we think Christ is today…sweet, forgiving, paying all your bills,performing miracles in the sight of man etc. He can’t “deceive Christians” if he is running around killing people, etc. Think deeper and use “common sense” when thinking of DECEPTION and PLAYACTING what one is not! . Many will be fooled and believe it is the true Jesus, here to 'rapture' them away no doubt. Will you be deceived? Many people think Satan will be coming back with a pitch fork in one hand and a branding iron with the numbers 666, in the other hand wearing red long underwear! Don't be deceived. He's trying to come back as Jesus. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing so-to-speak.
Let's sum up this verse again. For the mystery of the lawless one already works. It's going on today with untruths being taught. Only Michael the archangel who prevailed against Satan (Satan being the subject in this chapter) - will hold on to him, then kicking him loose. Letting him (Satan) continue "his role as false messiah on earth", until it's time for him to be taken out of the way. but understand this is a part of God's plan to try the earth! To see who really loves Him or not. Think about people you love and who say they love you but are really there FOR you or what they can get from YOU? We have all had people in our lives at one time or another like this. Even family members!
II THESSALONIANS 2:1-11
2:8 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.
2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders.
2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.
When this 'false Messiah' comes, he will look just like the lamb. But will have the voice of a dragon.
God has sent strong delusion. Like believing this lie of a "any moment" rapture that is supposed to take place at any minute. At any given second, we are to be plucked up and fly away into the sky. For you see, those who believe this are delusional. Here's a couple of questions to ponder.
If Christ is to return before the end-time Antichrist appears, why does the "first resurrection" (i.e., raising of the righteous dead at Christ's coming) include those martyred for refusing the reign and mark of the Antichrist.
REVELATION 20:4-5
20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.
This is the first resurrection. If the apostles and early believers were to anticipate an imminent Rapture to heaven (in effect terminating the Church age at its inception), how might it be explained that just prior to his departure Christ had prayed that they NOT be taken out the world.
JOHN 17:15-17
17:15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
If the Jerusalem Temple is to be rebuilt before Christ's return, how can a Rapture of the Church occur “at any moment”, seeing the Temple does not yet exist? This rapture pre-flight is nothing more than a security blanket for the young baby Christians. They are so afraid of giving up the flesh or going through some rough times, that they are willing to sell out to traditions of man and doctrines of lies, to fly and save their souls. Get off the baby bottle of milk and get into the meat of God's Word. I say this with evry ounce of love Ihave in me for you!
Now (Mark 13-along with Matthew 24 and Luke 21--being 3 different witnesses/perspectives of the same end-time event) gives the Chronology of what is to come exceptionally well. I'm not going to do all the homework for you. Check it out on your own. I hope to drive YOU (yes I'm talking to YOU) into the Word of God and pray the Holy Spirit guide YOU into truth, coach you. But I will tell you this. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION, spoken of in Mark 13 and Matthew 24, is not a condition as of in "desolation". It is an entity.
Dr. James Moffat translates this scripture from desolation to the DESOLATOR. Meaning what? This is an entity. Not a condition. This is that which Daniel spoke of in (Daniel 9:27), which is also described in II Thessalonians… which is given credence by Christ in Matthew 24:15, Mark 13:14. Just keep in mind who is discussed and arrives when.
This "Desolator" arrives on the scene in Mark 13: 14. Look who comes after in verse 26. It's Jesus. Well now how could that be? If we were to be raptured before the "Desolation / Desolator arrives, verse 26 would have been before verse 14.
So its now time to put away fables, and stand tall as a child of God and grow up! Nowhere at any time does it say the church or people will sprout little wings and fly away. (Yes, I grew up hearing that ole hymn too “I’ll fly away oh glory...I'll Fly away”...and Christians take the bait...hook, line and sinker! It's just not there. Put on the Gospel armor and stand tall. We have work to do in this field, doing God's work. For a true harvest is in the summer or early spring. Not winter. I pray your flight be not in winter.
How many times have you heard some preachers say; that they can't wait to be taken into the clouds in the sky? They dance and sing songs about flying into the sky and into the clouds. They give praise to a quick and great escape. Shame on them that teach this! And shame on those who listen to this and believe it! You want to know how God feels about this 'flying' to save their souls.
EZEKIEL 13:19
13:19 And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?
Know any well known Ministries that seem to exploit God? In other words, we are talking beggars in priests clothing. Saying things; "well dear brothers and sisters, we can't continue with our work with out your money!’Gimme, gimme, gimme!' That's all they would seem to do. Instead of getting into God's Word chapter by chapter and verse by verse, and sowing that seed. Even pigs come to the trough if you put food there. No need to BEG for money or beg them to come. If you are teaching and people are getting fed, they will naturally fill the church (your blog, your living room, or whatever form you chose to teach), Most seem content on begging for your money than actually teaching the Word of God chapter by chapter beginning to end so as to allow people to see the whole theme of the storybook.. Not to mention if it is something a bit “controversial” most won’t touch it because they are too content on keeping the offering plate full. And when they finally do get around to teaching the Word, they teach one or two verses and the rest of the time they talk about "Uncle Larry from Palm Beach" or just spend their hour “tickling your sides” making you laugh and feel good instead of teaching the WARNINGS and providing YOU THE FREE-WILL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOUR MIND UP as to what you believe. Or if they do teach the warning it’s all HELLFIRE AND BRIMSTONE…and have God’s very own children scared to death of Him. God loves His children. He’s not mad at you! He’s mad at those who are deceiving you dear ones! Just be careful dear friends and loved ones.
I know I am I am often misunderstood but my intentions are to help you. I’m not saying believe “me”…but if I can provide you enough “of a road map” hopefully you will “check me out” IN the Bible and “weigh carefully “what you know, and have been previously taught, and not take for granted that even if there are things in this particular study that cause your mind to spin…just put it on the shelf…pray about it and God will give the increase in His Time. He searched the minds and souls of those who seek Him. He is so willing to touch minds and heals lives IF WE SEEK Him.
We go to Church to learn God’s Word just like as children we went to grammar school to learn the basics, then onto high school; and college as our “thirst for education and learning increased”. So it is with The Word of God. Some study deeper and want to know more. I have always been like that. No, I am not “perfect”…I sin and fall short of the glory of God everyday, but I have made a decision to get back up again and again and again and again., After each mistake, I am more open to learn more of God’s word and pass it on versus studying this business and Networking etc. Yes, I have scars which show my fall from Grace and those mistakes, we can’t fall away and not have them…but to me THOSE SCARS REPRESENT GOD’S HEALING. So, the point here is what do you focus on…the healing or the fall. The grace or sin…As with all healing sometimes the cut (sin) was so deep that it took a long time for the healing to take place. Focus on grace. Realize that ALL ARE BORN INTO CONFUSION THAT WE MAY BY GRACE COME “OUT” AND INTO THE PROMISE. Some may think I digressed here but be that as it may…felt led to take you there.
Now lets get back to “fly-away” doctrine.
13:20 Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.
Ever have some come up to you? I mean, they just pounce on you. "Are you saved? Are you saved?" And then they start off with some new age junk that almost eliminates God's saving grace. They put covers over God's out reached hands, and tell you; "All you have to do is just believe" and we will be raptured out of here like a dove.
God is against this fly-away doctrine. How simple is that to see? But still, you have some so-called "educated scholars" who write these books and survival guides on what to do in the event that a pre- rapture has occurred. And some would like to capitalize on weak Christians who do follow this drivel. 'Money, Money Money-Greed, Greed, Greed!'. I'm not going to name names or point fingers. Let's just stick to God's Word and let God sort things out. See who is teaching you because they love The Lord and you for the LOVE of it, and who is preaching for money! enough said here...
Become a strong Christian and study God's Word. You need to obtain the information on your own. Don't allow "man" (or a woman, or ME for that matter) tell you "This is how it is or that's the way it is". Only you have to answer to God. Man can not intervene for you. Christ is that intercessor-meaning only He can intervene on your behalf. And contrary to popular belief that He is there just knocking on your door (the door of your mind)---First, YOU have to "invite Him into your life, THEN He comes and knocks, and THEN He will sup with you IF you "open the door and ALLOW Him in) the Choice is YOURS and YOURS alone. Follow the subject and object. Don't allow people to change or insert things that just aren't there. Check it out on your own.
The word "rapture" does not exist in the Bible. That is, it does not exist in the original manuscripts. So how do people come to the conclusion of, or get this word rapture? This word comes from the Latin version of the Bible known as the Vulgate. This translation into Latin was made possible by a man the Catholics deemed "St. Jerome" who moved to Israel to learn the language and translate the manuscripts into Latin.
The word "caught up" in (I Thessalonians 4:17) - in Latin is 'Raptus' and it means: ' Seize'. And from this 'Raptus' we get the modern word "rapture". In the original Greek manuscripts, this word is 'Harpazo' (Harpad’zo) and it means to seize, catch (away, up) - pluck, pull, take by force. It's a rapid or turbulent “change”.
There is little question or debate between pre and post tribulationists about what this word 'caught up' means. The debate is WHEN this "catching up" will take place. No, of course we do not know the exact day or time, but we are expected to know the seasons. If you have studied Revelations though, and know anything about the 2 witnesses...it is possible to know within a 3 day timespan when this event takes place because it is when these 2 witnesses have the Spirit of Life enter back into them as they rise from the streets of Jerusalem after having layed there dead 3 days...it is at that precise moment that the fear will come upon the people and Christ will return very soon afterward. If you don't understand this..study Revelations with me and you can know. I'll touch on this a bit later...a deeper study for a different time Do know this, that there are “two offices of power”, that will be doing some 'catching' in the end times.
MATTHEW 13:16-19
13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
13:17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
There are many who can not see or understand the parables that Jesus would often teach in. It is not given that everyone should know. Many people who have eyes to see and ears to hear can understand these parables. What a blessing it is to those who can and a blessing to be able to pass on and plant seeds to those who are willing to take the time to attempt to understand.
13:18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
It seems when some people do hear the word of God being taught, and then comes along 'that wicked one' and 'catcheth away' the seed of the truth. That seed we plant in these end times. Satan wants that seed, so that he can plant his own. And that seed is the deception, lies and confusion. Like the lie of a great escape and “fly away doctrines”. Care to take a guess what this word 'catcheth ' is in the Greek? You got it! "Harpazo"- and it's to seize, catch away, up- pluck, pull, to take by force… ‘rapture’ if you will.
It’s not that I don’t believe in a “rapture” or a “second-coming of Christ”…Its more specifically that I disagree with the commonly taught version and the commonly accepted version of this “second-coming”. There are many books and movies Like the Left Behind series which actually Lead the very children of God right into the Vipers Pit of Deception.. My heart goes out so much to those who really do love God, want to do what is right and attempt to truly live according to God’s Word, but in effect in the end do the very opposite because “they were deceived, tricked by the master “trickster” Satan. Everyday we are all sold a bill of goods and we can chose to believe it or not. Look at politics today in the news for example. But at the end of the day…we can BLAME NO-ONE but ourselves for “they” sold it and we “bought” it. Understand? So, according to the free-will in each of us, I want to start with a good foundation, whereby we may get a better picture and understanding of things to come. I want to document, and provide you the opportunity to take what is shared here, and go with a King James Version Bible, and a Strong’s (Greek/Hebrew/Chaldean) Concordance STUDY FOR YOURSELF and allow The Holy Spirit to guide you. A side note here for the young babes in Christ: A King James version bible basically locks words into place from the Original manuscripts and a Strong’s Concordance is a dictionary which allows you to look up words in the exact scripture to see its original definition and meaning in that particular instance from the original language it was translated.. For example in America all around us is the Spanish language. Let’s take the word "casa" in the Spanish, and if we wanted to know what that particular word meant; we would look it up in a Spanish to English dictionary. In doing the homework of study, we would see that "casa” in the Spanish meant “house” in the English. We could “allow" someone to deceive us by our "simply trusting what someone else is saying it means" and in effect deceive us by teaching that the word meant “donkey”. With the tools we have today at our disposal, if we chose to believe the “untruth” of the word,then the “fault” lies with us. Okay enough groundwork here...
Let's start our study in I Corinthians 15:33-53
I CORINTHIANS 15:33-35
15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
15:35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
Don't be deceived. Get some common sense about you. And shame on those of you who are not familiar with God's word. The subject here is: 'How are the dead raised up' and with what body will they be raised up in. Flesh or Spirit? Let's skip to verse 39.
I CORINTHIANS 15:39-41
15:39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
15:40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
15:41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
There are different kinds of flesh bodies. Flesh of men, animals, birds. But there is also a second body that is inside us. And there is a big difference between the flesh terrestrial body we inhabit and the celestial heavenly body that we all will change into at physical death or the 7th trump. (Which ever comes first in your life)
I CORINTHIANS 15:42-44
15:42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
15:43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
15:44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
When we die, and these bodies are put into the ground, it's not the end of us. We continue on. Paul would in a later verse compare the cycle of life unto a kernel of corn. When placed in the ground, it rots and dies. But then a new life, a new form or new body springs forth. We put on our 'incorruption' or our spiritual bodies. The very moment of death, instantly we are with the Father. (Ecclesiastes 12:7) Meaning what? Meaning we are not lying around in a grave. We are instantly with God. (So bearing this in mind, why would that body leave the Father to come back to the graveside just to “raise up out of the grave” at the rapture or 7th trump? Just something to think about as you are studying on a deeper level here with me than just sitting in church on Sunday’s.)
And while we are in these flesh bodies, we groan and sigh for this flesh is corruptible. (I Corinthians 5:1-10) Meaning what? It's fragile, it gets sick, it breaks, ages, our ole bones creak, our joints ache with age, and hurts. It also sins. But when we die, we get rid of it. And thank God for it. There are many Christians who think at the time of this Raptus, that they will simply vanish into thin air. But where do they think they vanish to? Do they think they vanish and reappear in heaven? Where does their flesh go? I mean really think about the cartoon effect of it. It sure isn't the kingdom of God.
I CORINTHIANS 15:50-53
15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Corruptible and Incorruption always pertain to the "outer man" meaning the "corruptible flesh body" MUST put on "change" to an "incorruptible spiritual body" (and this body has a mass-it's just not flesh...think of Christ when he appeared to doubting Thomas". Mortal and immortality is always pertaining to the "soul" meaning a mortal soul is one "liable to die" (spiritually dead) and it must put on "immortality" or deathlessness. Now, back to the trump. What trump did he say? Was it the first? No, it is the 'last' trumpet. Meaning the seventh. Not all of us will die before the 7th trump sounds. There will be people still alive when Christ comes back for us. And when He does come back, those that are alive will be changed. In the twinkling of an eye. Again, when will this happen? At the Last Trumpet. The 7th Trump. You may read of the events that lead up to this trumpet in (Revelation 11:15 )
In the Greek manuscripts, the word "Last" is: (Es'khatos ) - which means the very last one. The farthest one out there. The lowest uttermost furthest trump. We all can agree that there are 7 trumps.
Now there are some who might say; "Well, how could Paul refer to this trumpet, which was not yet revealed? John wrote the book of Revelation, 40 years after Paul wrote I Corinthians 15:51-52 concerning the last trumpet." So naturally, Paul could not know about the book of Revelation or the seven trumps right?
Lets take a look in the Old Testament, and see that which is charged or sounded, on the Lord's Day. Again, what is the Lord's Day? And what will be happening at that time? It's when God comes back to us. The 7th, last "Es'khatos" and final trumpet that is charged. Amos 5:18-20 makes it very clear what it will be like on the Lord's Day.
Let's take a look at a few Old Testament prophets. Also notice what is being sounded, uttered, roared and shouted, prior to God's return to this earth. And remember, this is the Old Testament.
ZEPHANIAH 1:12-16
1:12 And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil.
1:13 Therefore their goods shall become booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.
1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasted greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
1:15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,
1:16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.
Old Testament prophets majored on the themes of God's coming judgment and future blessing. They often blended the near future with events that were so far distant they have yet to happen. Zephaniah was one of these prophets.
Zephaniah prophesied during King Josiah's reign over Judah, around 625-635 BC. His messages focused on God's judgments on Judah, fulfilled when Babylon conquered the nation and carried most of the people into exile. He also spoke of the 'Coming day of the Lord,' which is also a still-future time when God will judge the heathen nations and usher in the messianic kingdom of peace and blessing. The Minor Prophets are filled with scripture pertaining to the 'Lord's Day' and how it will be ushered in.
Like Zephaniah, Zechariah told of his visions. Some Angels on horses, chariots and golden lamp stands. Zechariah said that the Lord is coming to earth from heaven. The Lord's Day. Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become God's people. On that day he will destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem. And they will look on Me, the One they have pierced, and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, (Zechariah 12:9,10)
JOEL 2:1-11
2:1 Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;
2:2 A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations.
JOEL 3:12-17
3:12 Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.
3:13 Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.
3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
3:15 The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.
3:16 The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.
3:17 So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.
For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God. A Mighty Roar, with authority, as he will utter his voice from Jerusalem. This word utter in the Hebrew is 'Nathan' (naw-than). And it has many applications. To which are: "To give with great application, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, avenge, be healed, bring forth, cast, cause, and charge". And it is God that will perform all of these things. Don't take my word for it, look it up for yourself. Joel 3:12-17 should also sound familiar. (Isaiah 63:1-6 as well as (Revelation 14:14-20) should come to mind.
REVELATION 14:14-19
14:14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
14:15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
14:16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
14:17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
14:18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
14:19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
14:20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Let's get back to this 'last trumpet' that Paul would speak of in ( I Corinthians 15:52 ) Let's look at the word's of Jesus Christ, concerning the end times and the day of his return to us.
MATTHEW 24:29-31
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:
24:30 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.
24:31 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.
So where am I going with all of this? Paul did know of a “final trumpet or charge” that would alert those who have ears to hear and eyes to see in these end times. Anyone who tells you different is lying to you, deceiving you, leading you astray, or just not familiar with God's Word and are passing on things passed down from Grandma and Grandpa, who attended church every Sunday. Whatever the case may be…I can not express enough to you to STUDY FOR YOURSELF. Some of you right now know something is stirring inside you and you have been longing for more than what you have been getting in the short hour on Sundays crammed somewhere between the hymns, music, prayer and passing of the offering plate. We are in times like we have never been before. Look at the diverse earthquakes, flooding, the whole nation this past winter was covered in snow: every state except Hawaii. Are you being “snowed” or The question is, do you have eyes to see and ears to hear? Do you have one iota of care in you to know deeper truths …or are you content on listening to traditions of men? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Paul had many and plenty of scripture to support his statement concerning the 'last trump' in (I Corinthians 15:52) How much more support could one have, than Christ Himself?
Let's go to I Thessalonians 4:13-18
It is too bad, that more people do not understand the Greek. That when a subject and object is” fixed”, it holds the same theme or values until there is a new subject change. In other words, once you begin reading something and a subject is brought up, that subject carries in the story, until a new subject is presented.
Example: David has a dog named Buckeye. Andrea likes ice-cream 'run Buckeye run'.
It doesn't make sense does it? But people change “subject” matter and change “objects” by inserting things that are just not there, in the case of (II Thess 2:7) when the topic is something totally different. We are taught how to read in school. I am ever so thankful for Trudy Norris my Southwest high school English Honors teacher. So don't let someone change those rules for you. Stick to the subject.
I THESSALONIANS 4:13-17
4:13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
The subject here is: 'Where are the dead'. Paul is saying, I don't want you to be ignorant or unlearned concerning those who are dead. And don't be sad about it. There’s absolutely nothing to be sad about except maybe we loved them and truly miss them being in our lives!
4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Because if we are truly Christian and we believe that Jesus rose, so should we believe that our loved ones have risen also (already changed into that beautiful Spiritual/Celestial Body) and so will we. Notice here that “will God bring with him”…He will bring them with Him back to the Earth AFTER Satan sits in Jerusalem “playacting Christ”. My favorite Uncle Ed just passed away back in Feb. 2010 and he was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam and Korean wars. I can just see him coming back with Christ at the 7th trump “taking names and kicking Dragon in that vehicle from that dimension! ---this is another subject for another time.
Back to the subject here: dead-- To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Our loved ones are not laying in a grave somewhere waiting to have their flesh body raised up when God returns… For the Dust will return to the earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. (Ecclesiastes 12:7) The flesh body RETURNS to the earth as it is nothing but “organic matter” from the “ organic foods” we have take in for food/ nourishment, and the spiritual body returns to God.
4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
The word 'prevent' means 'precede'. Why can't we precede those who are dead? Its because they are already gone. They are in another dimension. They are already with the Father. Some Christians even go as far in saying that this verse, along with verse 16, is talking about a” reunion of flesh and spirit”. They say that on the last day when God comes, he will open up graves and people will come back to their bodies
Now wait a minute! Didn't Paul just get done saying in verse 14 that if we believe Christ rose from the dead, that so are our loved ones? And so shall we when we die? While we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord. (II Corinthians 5:6-8) .So, why would that body leave the Father to come back to the graveside just to “raise up out of the grave” at the rapture or 7th trump? Just something to think about as you are studying on a deeper level here with me than just sitting in church on Sunday’s.)
Let's continue..
A new subject change just happened. Did you catch it? It's up above in verse 15. It's the 'Coming of the Lord' and those who are alive and remain.
4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
God is going to descend from heaven with a shout. Who is doing the shouting here? It's the archangel Michael. Now it's not necessarily written that this is Michael the archangel, but it is written that Michael will be doing the casting out of Satan to earth. (Revelation 12:7-9 ) So I think it's safe to assume that this archangel will be Michael. At any case, this is not a big deal who the archangel is.
What about this trump of God. What is this Trump? This is the 7th trump. The last trump that Paul would speak of in ( I Corinthians 15:52 )
Now again, why will the dead in Christ rise first? That's right, they are already with God. We can't 'prevent' them. Which is to say ‘precede’ them?
4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
And there we have the base foundation of the pre-rapture. Those who believe in the pre-rapture, usually site the above verses as their support. Now let me make this perfectly clear. I do not doubt ’rapture’ or 'catching up' will take place. It's the timing of such an event. Thus; this firm stance of a post-tribulation view that is being expressed within this teaching so as to have you not be deceived! Pre-tribbers (as I call them), usually say: "Well, It says right there that those who have not died will be 'raptured' in the clouds to meet God in the sky". Is that what it really says? Are these verses being understood and read correctly?
Paul was educated in the Hebrew language. He studied under the finest scholars of that time. He also spoke colloquial Greek, which is to say he spoke "street Greek" or slang. You might hear to this time, "Figures of speech" - idioms or catch phrases.
For example, have you ever heard of someone saying that there were so many faces in the crowd that it looked like a sea of faces? We know when using this figure of speech, it has nothing to do with the ocean. Paul used these figures of speech because that was the language of the people he preached to. How about this one "There were so many locusts, that they swarmed in clouds?" When used in this context, you get a better understanding of what the person is trying to get across. And may I add that this term or phrase is still being used to this day.
Let's take a look at (Hebrews 12:1) Paul again writing:
HEBREWS 12:1 "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
So, is the above verse referring to white puffy clouds? Or a large mass of Christians running a foot race? It doesn't take much for one to know it has nothing to do with white puffy cumulus clouds floating around in our atmosphere like the toilet paper commercials every so soft and safe? So knowing that Paul used this word cloud to express his description of a large group or mass of people, don't you think it is possible that Paul used the same word to describe a mass gathering of people on the Lord's Day?
The word "cloud" here and other places in the Greek and Hebrew will mean exactly what it says. A white puffy cloud drifting in the sky. You can do a Strong’s concordance search on this word all day long and not find a thing different. Well some might say; " Well, air is the sky, because the word cloud is used. There's just one problem with that.
Now lets look at this word "air". This word in the Greek is "Ah-ayr" - This word simply means’ breath’, or to 'blow air'. It is that same breath, or that "Neshamah" (nesh-aw-mah) that God breathed through the nostrils of man, that gave them a living spirit. A soul. It's the breath of life. It's the spirit body that we all have in us. That spirit body we change back into the moment we die. Or at the sound of the last trumpet for those of us that are still around at the Second coming. ( II Corinth 5:1-10 )
If you would, please allow me to read this in the way that I feel Paul was trying to express:
- "Then we which are alive and remain shall be "changed in a twinkling of an eye" together with them in the "masses of fellow Christians", to meet the Lord in the spirit body, and so shall we ever be with the Lord." -
Again, there is no doubt in my mind that we will be "raptured or caught up or changed" and it shall happen in a twinkling of an eye as I Corinthians 15:52 clearly states. Not everybody that is alive will die what we think of as a "natural death" today but we ALL WILL BE CHANGED! However, when will it occur? It's the 7th trumpet. Antichrist comes at the 6th. This is the GREAT MYSTERY of the 666. Satan, “The” Anti-Christ, aka the Serpent in the Garden of Eden who “deceived Eve” and caused Adam to sin, The Dragon in Revelations, Lucifer (meaning the bright and morning star---only he's THE FAKE!), “The” Son of Perdition or whatever other name…is all in one THE SAME ENTITY SATAN and he WILL (not maybe but will) sit in Jerusalem pretending to be Christ . This “event is the 6th trump” and Christ our Lord and Savior will NOT return until AFTER “this event takes place” to TRY the people on Earth as to their true allegiance. Get this fixed in your mind …our Lord and Savior who died on the cross for our sins returns at the 7th trump.
Some Christians may say; "Well, no one knows when, as Christ will come as a thief in the night". This is very true. However, there is a little more that should be expected of us as sober children of the light.
I THESSALONIANS 5: 1-10
- 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so commeth as a thief in the night.
We all know that Christ will come to us as a thief in the night. Which is to say, many will be surprised or “caught” off guard when He returns? Ahh, but wait a minute...
5:3 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.
It looks as though Paul is giving us some markers or indicators on what to look for before Christ returns. Beloved, they are saying "Peace and Safety" now. Haven't you been watching the news lately? We hear talk of Peace and Safety in Ireland, we see it and hear it being talked about in Israel as Palestine has been given more land for peace. We are hearing and seeing it in the rebuilding process in Kosovo and Iraq. Seeing once communistic countries fall and form democracies is a part of God's plan. For if a world is united militarily, economically and politically, who will be able to make war with us? Hence a One World Governement (aka Globalization) (Revelation 13 ) If you "watch" you can see it. These are the "times and seasons" that Paul advised us about in the first verse of this Chapter. Do you have eyes to see and ears to hear?
5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
We are expected to know these markers, times and seasons before that coming of the Lord. At least be able to see them. It doesn't say we are to know the exact time or day, nor are we supposed to know that exact minute. But It is very clear that we are to be ready and know the season in which Jesus comes back to us. So that we are NOT overtaken as by a thief in the night. It is Paul's warning to be on watch, so that we are not in darkness.
5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
5:7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
We are to watch and be ready. Ready for what? For a great escape? For the 'pre-rapture. Someone “to bail us out” when times get rough? No, Paul is telling us to equip ourselves using the analogy of placing armor on our bodies. You only put armor on when you are” taking a stand and getting ready for a battle”, spiritually speaking. It's a defensive measure. You don't put armor on if you are going to” fly away” or “run away when times get rough”. (Ephesians 6:10-17) speaks of the same preparation.
EPHESIANS 6:10-17
6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
6:11 Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
What sort of fiery darts? Let's take the example God gives us concerning a tribulation when times get hot. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego could have cared less about some golden image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. These Hebrew young men would not bow a knee to” this image or system.” (in their days).
DANIEL 3:11-12
3:11 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
3:12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
These poor children were faced with a very real persecution and tribulation, would you not agree? A tribulation that will one day befall all who are on earth, excluding those who have passed on by natural or accidental means. God uses types and examples all throughout the scriptures. Let this be a type that is yet to come unto those who are delivered up to the synagogue of Satan, when the 'Desolate' is sitting in Zion claiming to be the Messiah. (Mark 13:9 )
Even when faced with certain death, these brave souls would not bow a knee and worship this system or image that was set up. They kept their faith when it was seriously shaken in time of certain death. But they refused not to worship.
DANIEL 3:17-18
3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
3:18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
These poor boys are now about to get tossed in the fiery furnace, because they would not bow to this image. But they kept to their faith and were bound. And wearing their coats, and hosen and hats and other garments. What other garments? The garments that we all need to have on and in place in these times. These garments I speak of is what we just read above in (Ephesians 6:10-17). The Armour of God, to withstand against those fiery darts, Satan likes to cast our way.
DANIEL 3:21
3:21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
See any 'pre-rapture’? These boys sprouting wings? No, these brave young men went through it. Fiery darts and all. But they kept their faith and did not bow a knee to this system. Do you feel like you have “been through it lately”? Maybe God is thumping your gourd trying to shake some sense into you and get your attention and saying listen up its getting closing time come OUT OF DECEPTION! For whom God loves, He chastises!”
DANIEL 3:24-25
3:24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counselors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
3:25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
God is with us. He will see us through. He will be right there walking in the midst, when faced with our own tribulation. Be it in everyday life, or the day of our being delivered up.
Let's get back to where we left off:I Thessalonians 5:9-10
I THESSALONIANS 5:9-10
5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
5:10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
Now, why did Paul feel the need to write the 2nd book of Thessalonians? Because he knew there was some confusion as to what was written about “the second coming of Jesus” (just as there exists today in the churches). Paul, under the unction of The Holy Spirit, wrote that 2nd book to let the church know that Christ's return would NOT happen until antichrist's reign was on earth ( which is mentioned above as the 6th trump)
Let us now go to 2nd Thessalonians.
II THESSALONIANS 2:1-11
2:1 Now we beseech you brethren by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and by our gathering together unto Him,
Paul is saying; I'm here again to get a few things straight with you new Christians, concerning the second coming of Christ and our gathering together to him.
2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind or be troubled neither by spirit nor by word nor by any letter as from us, as that is the day of Christ at hand.
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.
Paul is desperately trying to get the point across here…don't be fooled or confused, and don't let my first letter I Thessalonians confuse you. What day is Paul talking about? What is the SUBJECT here? The Lord's Day. Paul is saying that the gathering back to Him shall not happen, until there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed the son of perdition. Who is the man of sin? Who is this son of perdition? It's Satan. What does perdition mean? It means sentenced to die or death. There has only been one entity who has been sentenced to die and that is Satan. Some scholars have said this is Judas. But that won't fit. You see, Judas was not sentenced to death. He repented and later died from his wounds. Another subject for another time.
Back to the subject: The Lord’s Day and this “falling away FIRST”.
Now what is this falling away? The word in the Greek manuscript is: 'Apostasia'. Apostasy is: the defection from truth. A turning away, to forsake, give up truth and go after something else. What is it that people will be giving up or turning away from? The Word of God. The Truth of His word. Turning to “seducing spirits and doctrines of devils”, that do nothing but lie and confuse, mislead and trick as many as will be. But , Teresa, its so "politically correct" I say phooey!
I TIMOTHY 4:1-2
4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
As it is written, there would come a famine in the end times, that would spread across the world. I believe this famine is very real and happening everyday and all the time. What sort of famine?
AMOS 8:9-11
8:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:
8:10 And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day.
8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Because of this famine for the lack of hearing God's word and truth, many will depart from the faith giving heed to seducing spirits. ( Satan loves catching that seed of truth, and sowing his own )
Let's get back to II Thessalonians.
II THESSALONIANS 2:4 -11
2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
So what is Paul saying? Can't get any clearer than that last verse! He's saying don't let my first letter fool you. Christ is not coming back until Satan is revealed sitting in the temple of God, claiming to be God.
2:5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
2:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now Letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
The word "Letteth" is a transitive verb. It means you must transfer back to the subject. What is the subject in this chapter? It's the man of sin being revealed, the son of perdition. Revealing himself in the Temple of God, claiming to be God and showing that he is God in verses 3 and 4. So what must we do? We need to carry those values from verses 3 and 4, to the following verses, until a new subject comes up. This is basic Greek. It's basic English for that matter.
What does this word 'Letteth' mean? In the Greek, this word is 'Katecho' and it means:- to hold down, keep, possess, retain or detain, stay, withhold. How in the Name of Christ can this be a rapture of a church as is commonly taught and commonly understood in most churches today? Let's look at this scripture again.
2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work:
For the mystery of the 'lawless' or wicked, already work. Meaning what? Stick to the subject! The man of sin / perdition is revealed as the false Christ (The Anti-Christ which Anti here means “instead of” not “Anti” as we think of in English like “Anti-freeze” meaning against). This False-Christ (Anti-Christ “instead-of Christ”)… he's sitting in the temple, claiming to be God. So what is he doing? He's Lying! He's working his wickedness, his lies
The word 'iniquity' in the Greek is: 'Anomia' (an-om-ee'-ah ) And it means: - Violation of law, wickedness, transgress. only he who now Letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Who is he? And who is he 'holding or retaining'? Remember, the word 'letteth' means to hold down, be it by force. And don't forget the subject!
"He who now letteth", who is this? Who holds Satan now? (Revelations 12:7-9)
REVELATION 12:7-9
12:7 And there was war in heaven: Mi'-cha-el and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
12:8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Michael prevailed against Satan and his “fallen “angels, at the rebellion. So where is Satan now? Some may cringe when I say this, but he's in Heaven. Judged and already sentenced die (hence one of Satan’s names being “The son of Perdition” as Satan is currently the only one sentenced to die by God Himself).
But Michael will 'letteth / hold' - on to him, (Satan) - and boot him to earth
Letting Satan to reign until it's time for him to be taken out of the way thus why it is written in Revelations WOE UNTO YOU ON THE EARTH . (This is Satan’s “office” or “role” as Dragon and "office" of Anit-Christ as spoken of in Revelations. My other question is have you really studied the book of Revelations or have YOU studied gods Word or have you become complacent sitting in church every Sunday like a pew potato and never READ for YOURSELF> How many times when Christ walked the earth did he say "have YOU not read?". It was written to we Christians so as to not be DECEIVED as to what would be taking place in these end-times.
Just as there is God’s spirit, The Holy Spirit, Satan's evil “spirit” is alive and well on this earth today. For every “positive” there is a “negative” But he is no longer here bodily. Which is to say, not here personally DEFACTO? But he WILL be coming…no ifs, ands or buts about it. Michael will be kicking him to this earth, along with his buddies (The fallen angels) or Nephillim. What a rejoicing in heaven there will be when this happens. Why? Satan is no longer being held or detained in Heaven. But 'Woe' to you people on earth. Because the devil's coming with great wrath. (Revelation 12:12 ) He's coming in “peaceably, prosperously”. Remember, he's going to be sitting on the Temple of God in Zion which is to say the city Jerusalem. Meaning what? He's coming back as The Christ. Only he's the fake. I desire for you to WAKE UP! We all have been lulled to sleep! Think here a moment: So, if he's “pretending to be Christ”---he is NOT GOING TO BE ACTING EVIL as one thinks of evil today. He will be everything we think Christ is today…sweet, forgiving, paying all your bills,performing miracles in the sight of man etc. He can’t “deceive Christians” if he is running around killing people, etc. Think deeper and use “common sense” when thinking of DECEPTION and PLAYACTING what one is not! . Many will be fooled and believe it is the true Jesus, here to 'rapture' them away no doubt. Will you be deceived? Many people think Satan will be coming back with a pitch fork in one hand and a branding iron with the numbers 666, in the other hand wearing red long underwear! Don't be deceived. He's trying to come back as Jesus. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing so-to-speak.
Let's sum up this verse again. For the mystery of the lawless one already works. It's going on today with untruths being taught. Only Michael the archangel who prevailed against Satan (Satan being the subject in this chapter) - will hold on to him, then kicking him loose. Letting him (Satan) continue "his role as false messiah on earth", until it's time for him to be taken out of the way. but understand this is a part of God's plan to try the earth! To see who really loves Him or not. Think about people you love and who say they love you but are really there FOR you or what they can get from YOU? We have all had people in our lives at one time or another like this. Even family members!
II THESSALONIANS 2:1-11
2:8 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.
2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders.
2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.
When this 'false Messiah' comes, he will look just like the lamb. But will have the voice of a dragon.
God has sent strong delusion. Like believing this lie of a "any moment" rapture that is supposed to take place at any minute. At any given second, we are to be plucked up and fly away into the sky. For you see, those who believe this are delusional. Here's a couple of questions to ponder.
If Christ is to return before the end-time Antichrist appears, why does the "first resurrection" (i.e., raising of the righteous dead at Christ's coming) include those martyred for refusing the reign and mark of the Antichrist.
REVELATION 20:4-5
20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.
This is the first resurrection. If the apostles and early believers were to anticipate an imminent Rapture to heaven (in effect terminating the Church age at its inception), how might it be explained that just prior to his departure Christ had prayed that they NOT be taken out the world.
JOHN 17:15-17
17:15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
If the Jerusalem Temple is to be rebuilt before Christ's return, how can a Rapture of the Church occur “at any moment”, seeing the Temple does not yet exist? This rapture pre-flight is nothing more than a security blanket for the young baby Christians. They are so afraid of giving up the flesh or going through some rough times, that they are willing to sell out to traditions of man and doctrines of lies, to fly and save their souls. Get off the baby bottle of milk and get into the meat of God's Word. I say this with evry ounce of love Ihave in me for you!
Now (Mark 13-along with Matthew 24 and Luke 21--being 3 different witnesses/perspectives of the same end-time event) gives the Chronology of what is to come exceptionally well. I'm not going to do all the homework for you. Check it out on your own. I hope to drive YOU (yes I'm talking to YOU) into the Word of God and pray the Holy Spirit guide YOU into truth, coach you. But I will tell you this. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION, spoken of in Mark 13 and Matthew 24, is not a condition as of in "desolation". It is an entity.
Dr. James Moffat translates this scripture from desolation to the DESOLATOR. Meaning what? This is an entity. Not a condition. This is that which Daniel spoke of in (Daniel 9:27), which is also described in II Thessalonians… which is given credence by Christ in Matthew 24:15, Mark 13:14. Just keep in mind who is discussed and arrives when.
This "Desolator" arrives on the scene in Mark 13: 14. Look who comes after in verse 26. It's Jesus. Well now how could that be? If we were to be raptured before the "Desolation / Desolator arrives, verse 26 would have been before verse 14.
So its now time to put away fables, and stand tall as a child of God and grow up! Nowhere at any time does it say the church or people will sprout little wings and fly away. (Yes, I grew up hearing that ole hymn too “I’ll fly away oh glory...I'll Fly away”...and Christians take the bait...hook, line and sinker! It's just not there. Put on the Gospel armor and stand tall. We have work to do in this field, doing God's work. For a true harvest is in the summer or early spring. Not winter. I pray your flight be not in winter.
How many times have you heard some preachers say; that they can't wait to be taken into the clouds in the sky? They dance and sing songs about flying into the sky and into the clouds. They give praise to a quick and great escape. Shame on them that teach this! And shame on those who listen to this and believe it! You want to know how God feels about this 'flying' to save their souls.
EZEKIEL 13:19
13:19 And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?
Know any well known Ministries that seem to exploit God? In other words, we are talking beggars in priests clothing. Saying things; "well dear brothers and sisters, we can't continue with our work with out your money!’Gimme, gimme, gimme!' That's all they would seem to do. Instead of getting into God's Word chapter by chapter and verse by verse, and sowing that seed. Even pigs come to the trough if you put food there. No need to BEG for money or beg them to come. If you are teaching and people are getting fed, they will naturally fill the church (your blog, your living room, or whatever form you chose to teach), Most seem content on begging for your money than actually teaching the Word of God chapter by chapter beginning to end so as to allow people to see the whole theme of the storybook.. Not to mention if it is something a bit “controversial” most won’t touch it because they are too content on keeping the offering plate full. And when they finally do get around to teaching the Word, they teach one or two verses and the rest of the time they talk about "Uncle Larry from Palm Beach" or just spend their hour “tickling your sides” making you laugh and feel good instead of teaching the WARNINGS and providing YOU THE FREE-WILL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOUR MIND UP as to what you believe. Or if they do teach the warning it’s all HELLFIRE AND BRIMSTONE…and have God’s very own children scared to death of Him. God loves His children. He’s not mad at you! He’s mad at those who are deceiving you dear ones! Just be careful dear friends and loved ones.
I know I am I am often misunderstood but my intentions are to help you. I’m not saying believe “me”…but if I can provide you enough “of a road map” hopefully you will “check me out” IN the Bible and “weigh carefully “what you know, and have been previously taught, and not take for granted that even if there are things in this particular study that cause your mind to spin…just put it on the shelf…pray about it and God will give the increase in His Time. He searched the minds and souls of those who seek Him. He is so willing to touch minds and heals lives IF WE SEEK Him.
We go to Church to learn God’s Word just like as children we went to grammar school to learn the basics, then onto high school; and college as our “thirst for education and learning increased”. So it is with The Word of God. Some study deeper and want to know more. I have always been like that. No, I am not “perfect”…I sin and fall short of the glory of God everyday, but I have made a decision to get back up again and again and again and again., After each mistake, I am more open to learn more of God’s word and pass it on versus studying this business and Networking etc. Yes, I have scars which show my fall from Grace and those mistakes, we can’t fall away and not have them…but to me THOSE SCARS REPRESENT GOD’S HEALING. So, the point here is what do you focus on…the healing or the fall. The grace or sin…As with all healing sometimes the cut (sin) was so deep that it took a long time for the healing to take place. Focus on grace. Realize that ALL ARE BORN INTO CONFUSION THAT WE MAY BY GRACE COME “OUT” AND INTO THE PROMISE. Some may think I digressed here but be that as it may…felt led to take you there.
Now lets get back to “fly-away” doctrine.
13:20 Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.
Ever have some come up to you? I mean, they just pounce on you. "Are you saved? Are you saved?" And then they start off with some new age junk that almost eliminates God's saving grace. They put covers over God's out reached hands, and tell you; "All you have to do is just believe" and we will be raptured out of here like a dove.
God is against this fly-away doctrine. How simple is that to see? But still, you have some so-called "educated scholars" who write these books and survival guides on what to do in the event that a pre- rapture has occurred. And some would like to capitalize on weak Christians who do follow this drivel. 'Money, Money Money-Greed, Greed, Greed!'. I'm not going to name names or point fingers. Let's just stick to God's Word and let God sort things out. See who is teaching you because they love The Lord and you for the LOVE of it, and who is preaching for money! enough said here...
Become a strong Christian and study God's Word. You need to obtain the information on your own. Don't allow "man" (or a woman, or ME for that matter) tell you "This is how it is or that's the way it is". Only you have to answer to God. Man can not intervene for you. Christ is that intercessor-meaning only He can intervene on your behalf. And contrary to popular belief that He is there just knocking on your door (the door of your mind)---First, YOU have to "invite Him into your life, THEN He comes and knocks, and THEN He will sup with you IF you "open the door and ALLOW Him in) the Choice is YOURS and YOURS alone. Follow the subject and object. Don't allow people to change or insert things that just aren't there. Check it out on your own.
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