My Appreciation.
A big thank you, to everyone who has done this journey with me through the book of Revelation. To focus on the different visions of the Lord that the Father has revealed, gladdens the heart and strengthens the spirit. It is truly amazing to have such wonderful revelation of our Lord as He is known in the heavenly realm.
A special thanks to mabel who has given us such great questions and comments. I`m sure like me you would have enjoyed her humour, and app
`And the 10 horns which you saw are 10 kings
who have received no kingdom as yet,
but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast.`
(Rev. 17: 12)
They (Isalm) believe that the Anti-Christ is their long awaited Messiah and thus even make war with the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
THE MILLENNIUM (Rev. 20)
The Millennium is the time which God promised to the nation of Israel. They would be the rulers over the nations of the world, under God. Satan would be bound for this period, and man will be able to learn God`s ways. The Lord Jesus will rule through Israel with a rod of iron, meaning consequences for actions.
Judgments
Satan is cast into the bottomless pit for a thousand years while Israel rules the nations of the world under Chr
Christ`s Invitation.
Those who obey God`s commandments are the blessed ones who may enter the new Jerusalem and receive of eternal life through Jesus. But those who are evil cannot enter.
`Blessed are those who do His commandments,
that they may have the right to the tree of life,
and may enter through the gates into the city.
Christ the Architect.
This is the Lord`s last reference to His own majestic personality. He uses three figures of speech which signify His authorship, leadership and governorship in relation to the New Jerusalem.
“I am the Root and the offspring of David,
the bright and Morning Star.”
The Throne: Christ`s Rulership.
`And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the lamb shall be in it,....`
(Rev. 22: 3)
The word, `throne,` represents the rule and authority of God. We know that God`s eternal throne is in the highest heavens whereas this `throne,` in the New Jerusalem is just above the eart
Christ`s Signature.
The Lord Jesus Christ, the sovereign ruler of the universe, the King of kings and Lord of lords, supreme above every power and authority finally signs His signature, just - Jesus. All the titles do not change the meek and humble heart of our Saviour, Jesus.
` I, Jesus....` (Rev. 22: 16)
Then the Lord Jesus makes His final profound declarations of who He is. These words are inclusi
FINAL WORDS
The Prophecy – Faithful and True.
At the conclusion of the revelation of Jesus, the angel tells John that the prophecy is faithful and true and that the unfolding of these things will shortly begin to take place. This would be from the building of the Body of Christ through to the New Jerusalem.
`Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true,”
And the Lord God of th
The Government of the City - Priests.
The Priesthood - l44 cubits of the wall.
` Then he measured its wall: 144 cubits,
according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.`
(Rev. 21: 17)
The Temple: a blessing.
`But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple:
And the city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it,
for the glory of God illuminated it, and the Lamb is its light.`
(Rev. 21: 22 & 23)
The Precious Stones - Christ`s Rulership.
The foundations of the walls are adorned with all kinds of precious stones. These were on the priest`s breastplate and represent Christ`s rulership. (Ex. 28: 15 – 21)
Judgment – Heb. `mishpat,` meaning judgment, divine law, rulership.
`And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones:
the 1st foundation was the jasper, the 2nd
The Government of the City - Kings.
The Gates - the Inheritance - access to the city.
`Also she had a great and high wall with 12 gates,
and 12 angels at the gates, and names written on them,
which are the names of the 12 tribes of Israel:
Final Judgments
Here we are shown the most awe-inspiring vision of earth and sky being `rolled up.`
`Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it,
from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away.
And there was found no place for them.`
THE NEW JERUSALEM
`Then one of the 7 angels who had the 7 bowls filled with the 7 last plagues
came to me and talked with me, saying,
“Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb`s wife.”
(Christ is the Chief Justice of Heaven`s supreme court. His decisions are final and beyond His verdict there is no other court of appeal. He exercises the final prerogative that is essential to judgeship; He is able to kill and to make alive.
So now we read of the Lord `making alive,` making all things new for He is the Creator of all.)
THE NEW HEAVENS and NEW EARTH.
There is a specific time when God will purge and purify the heavens and the eart
THE HARVEST (Rev. 14: 6 – 20)
We are now shown the great ingathering of the harvest: those to life and those to death.
Three angels go forth bringing proclamations of the judgments to come.
The 3 Proclamations
Life - God`s hand of mercy is still stretched out to those who will repent.
`Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven,
having the everlasting gospel to preach to thos
Armageddon
The call goes out for the climax of the ages when the Lord gathers the rebellious together and deals with them. The details of this event are throughout God`s word.
`Then I saw an angel standing in the sun;
and he cried with a loud voice to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven,
“Come and gather together for the supper of the great God,
that
The Army
The Lord comes with His army to judge and make war against all rebellious mankind.
`And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen,
white and clean, followed Him on white horses.`
(Rev. 19: 14)
Who are these heavenly armies? There has been much confusion &
`The merchants of these things, who became rich by her,
will stand at a distance for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, and saying,
“Alas, alas, that great city
that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet,
and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!
For is one hour such great riches came to nothing
BABYLON TO JERUSALEM
When the city of Babylon has been destroyed then all of heaven resounds with the praises and acclamation to God. There is the great multitude of people, the 24 elders (representing the Body of Christ) and Christ`s living ministries; all acclaim that God`s judgments are true and righteous, all acclaim salvation and glory, honour and power be unto the Lord God.
`After these things I heard a loud vo
The Deliverer
The Lord Jesus Christ, Israel`s deliverer, is now seen coming from heaven in power and great glory. He comes in full array of His majesty and authority. We are given a wonderful description of Him revealing His Holy character and great authority over all principalities and powers in the unseen and upon earth.
`Then I saw heaven opened, & behold, a white horse.
And He who sat on him was called Fait
Israel waiting deliverance.
Israel is the `wife,` of Jehovah. He is called her `husband.` This is a symbolic picture of the relationship God has with His people, Israel. He is joined to them in a covenant purpose, and although they had turned from Him, God is bringing them back to Himself through the Lord Jesus, their Messiah.
`your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is His name;
and you
The 7 Bowls of God`s Wrath.
The song of Moses says that `He will avenge the blood of His servants....` (Deut. 32: 43) And His judgment is `just & true.` (Rev. 15: 3) Thus we see that from the `Holy of Holies,` in the heavenly sanctuary comes forth the last judgments.
`After these things I looked, and behold,
the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened,
and out of the
`Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the 7 angels,
“Go & pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth.”
(Rev. 16: 1)
1. The Malignant sores on the Mark.
Terrible sores come upon those who took the `mark` of the Global leader.
`So the first went & poured
THE CITY OF BABYLON
The city of Babylon is being rebuilt and it is destined to become the centre of the last Gentile Global Government. The Anti-Christ will rule from Babylon with the 10 Islamic kings, over the whole world. The Political, Economic and Religious aspects of people`s lives will all be controlled from this demonic centre.
`Babylon the great .....has become a habitation of demons,
