Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged … Continue reading The Final Resurrection of the Dead and the Great White Throne Judgment
The Coming “Tribulation”
7 Bowls / Vials of Wrath
Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.” So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of … Continue reading 7 Bowls / Vials of Wrath
Who is Mystery Babylon, and What Does She Do?
There is a range of teachings on Mystery Babylon, from symbolic to literal. Symbolic interpretations include viewing Mystery Babylon as a conglomeration of false religions, the United States of America, ecumenical "Chrislam", Roman Catholicism, and others. Literal suggestions include Rome/Vatican City, rebuilt Babylon in Iraq, Mecca, New York City, and Jerusalem. Having looked into all … Continue reading Who is Mystery Babylon, and What Does She Do?
The Millennial Kingdom
Following the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, He will set up His earthly Kingdom. All who enter it will be followers of Christ. To be granted physical entrance, one will have to pass the "Wheat and Tares" and the "Sheep and Goats" judgments. Living believers will physically enter the Millennial Kingdom and reproduce. In the … Continue reading The Millennial Kingdom
A Glimpse of Eternity
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV) It’s clear that our minds are unable to even imagine what God has in store for us for Eternity! That said, God gives … Continue reading A Glimpse of Eternity
The Day of the Lord
The end of this age of humanity, right before the start of a literal 1000 year reign of Christ on earth (the Millennial Kingdom), will be preceded by approximately 7 years of refinement "as by fire" on the earth. There are two separate but overlapping purposes for this refinement period: First, is to prepare Israel … Continue reading The Day of the Lord
The Return of Jesus Christ
“Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory." (Matthew 24:30 ESV) The Apocalypse is simply the revealing of Jesus Christ. In common use, it … Continue reading The Return of Jesus Christ
Sheep and Goats Judgment
Before discussing the Sheep and Goats Judgment, let's review the events immediately preceding it. At the end of the "Tribulation", Jesus will appear with His holy ones and defeat the armies gathered against Him at Armageddon. The antichrist and the false prophet will be thrown into the eternal lake of fire, and satan and the … Continue reading Sheep and Goats Judgment
Who Are the 144,000?
After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and … Continue reading Who Are the 144,000?
Heavenly Silence – Seal 7
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. – Revelation 8:1 ESV When the seventh, and last, Seal is broken from the scroll, there is "approximately half an hour" of silence in heaven. Heaven, where cherubim never cease to proclaim God's holiness - … Continue reading Heavenly Silence – Seal 7