Marilyn C Posted July 18, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 267 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,205 Content Per Day: 3.49 Reputation: 8,497 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 The Middle of the Tribulation The next three trumpets, I believe, take place from the middle of the tribulation to the end. They are the 5th, 6th & 7th trumpets. These are so terrible that they are referred to as `woes.` `And I looked & I heard.....a loud voice, “Woe, woe, woe, to those who dwell on the earth because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels..` (Rev. 8: 13) In the middle of the Tribulation Satan and His angels are cast out of the universal heavens, to the earth. Their power is becoming more & more confined. On earth the people have acclaimed a World leader to rule over them. Although he appears to be a great Mediator he is in fact a ruthless dictator, possessed by Satan. (Rev. 12: 9 & 13: 5) The effect of Satan & his demonic angels infesting the earth brings great terror upon the world. Not only is there more physical darkness as the luminaries wane, but now there is a great spiritual darkness overcoming mankind.The 5th trumpet signals this first `woe,``...and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun & the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth.`(Rev. 9: 2 & 3) These `locusts,` are actually the demons that have been loosed from the pit & then swarm as locusts over the earth tormenting those who are not sealed of God. They paralyse people with a sting like a scorpion, & the pain is so great, people would rather die but they are unable to, as they cannot move or call out. It is a taste of hell but still they do not repent. The demon`s leader, Satan, is called Apollyon, meaning – destroyer, and his intent to destroy much of mankind & set himself as Ruler, King of the world.`they had a king over them the angel of the bottomless pit whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, but in Greek he has the name Apollyon.` (Rev. 9: 11) The symbolic description of the demon, `locusts,` show their war-like intent, deceptive character & horrendous torment. `The shape of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle: (war - like) & on their heads, as it were, crowns like gold, (false authority) ..faces ...like... men, (evil intent) hair like women`s... (deceptive) teeth like lion`s... (devouring) breastplates of iron, (seemingly invincible) & the sound of their wings ... like ..many horses running into battle. (fearful) & there were stings (like scorpions) in their tails.` (paralysing pain & torment)(Rev. 9: 7 – 10) The 6th trumpet also signals great destruction & woe upon mankind. `The 6th angel sounded, & I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,....` (Rev. 9: 13) The voice is the Lord, I believe, who is officiating at the `golden altar.` And it is from here, the `horns of the golden altar` that the High Priest was to make atonement with fire & blood. (Ex. 30: 10) Christ`s blood was shed for forgiveness of mankind but if that is not received then the blood of the guilty must be shed in a fiery judgment on sin. The earth is then to undergo the most widespread destruction of wicked men in all its sad history. Christ declares -“Release the 4 angels who are bound at the ...Euphrates,...so they might kill a 1/3 of mankind.”`(Rev. 9: 14 & 15) These demonic angels are situated in the Middle East at the river Euphrates. They are released to go forth & gather a great army, numbering 200 million. They send them into the 4 corners of the earth, to tread down, crush & annihilate one third of mankind. World domination has then come with a vengeance, the like which has not been seen before or ever again. Here is a description of this great army from the Middle East & my thoughts on them.`the riders (of the horses) had breastplates the colour of fire....Jacinth & ..brimstone (red, blue & yellow) heads of the horses like the heads of lions; (domination) & out of their mouths proceed fire & smoke & brimstone... `(chemical warfare)their tails are like serpents & have heads....` (multiple directions)(Rev. 9: 17 – 19) Even amid such horror, pain & torment the rest of mankind did not repent of their wickedness & worship of demons. `And the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as to not worship demons...& they did not repent of their murders,...sorceries.....thefts.` (Rev. 9: 20 & 21)When the 7th trumpet sounds then the mystery of God is finished. (Rev. 10: 7) It heralds a great earthquake, Armageddon, & the Lord`s return in power & glory. Thus the 7 trumpets, God`s judgments upon the earth, give us the overview of that tribulation period. Then we are able to position the different details & events that God gives to us, further in revelation. Marilyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn C Posted July 19, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 267 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,205 Content Per Day: 3.49 Reputation: 8,497 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn C Posted July 19, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 267 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,205 Content Per Day: 3.49 Reputation: 8,497 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 This is my understanding of the timeline of the 7 Trumpets of God, call for repentance & giving judgments. Marilyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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