VERSE 1 “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John.” The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him “The introductory words of this prophecy have unusual force and character. At the very outset God is identified as the author of this book. Although it does say “the Revelation of Jesus Christ,” note the qualifying clause “which…
VERSE 1-3 “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time…
The End of Israel’s Seven Times “This long period (“seven times,” or 2520 years) of Israel’s punishment is the period of Gentile dominion–the “Times of the Gentiles.” Since, as we have already shown, the “Gentile Times” began B.C. 606, and were to continue twenty-five hundred and twenty years, they will end A.D. 1914 (2520 – 606 = 1914). Then the blessings recorded in the latter part of the same chapter (Lev. 26:44, 45) will be fulfilled. God will remember and…
“Now bear in mind the date already found for the beginning of the Gentile Times–viz., B.C. 606–while we proceed to examine the evidence proving their length to be 2520 years, ending A.D. 1914. We must not expect to find this information stated in so many words. Had it been so stated, it would have been known before it was due. It is given in such a way as to conceal it until “the time of the end.” Dan. 12:4, 10…
The Beginning of Gentile Times “Our Lord’s words, “until the times* of the Gentiles be fulfilled,” imply that the times of the Gentiles must have a definitely appointed limit; because an unlimited, indefinite period could not be said to be fulfilled. So, then, Gentile rule had a beginning, will last for a fixed time, and will end at the time appointed. The beginning of these Gentile Times is clearly located by the Scriptures. Hence, if they furnish us the length…
“During the long centuries of the Gospel age, the Church, as instructed by her Lord, has prayed, “Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is done in heaven.” But, like drowsy children, because the time was long, many have almost forgotten the import of the words that now seem to die upon their lips. To all such whose hearts are still loyal to the Lord, we call in the words of the Apostle Paul, “It is…
Revelation, the Major Players The book of Revelation has many actors on its stage, all of whom must be properly identified in order to arrive at a correct interpretation. That in it self will require a very careful study. The following is but a brief description of a few of these players to aid in beginning your study. MICHAEL (Rev 12:7) Remember that this is a book of SYMBOLS and therefore is NOT to be read as a literal interpretation….
In our last post we took a look at Verses 28 and 29 of Joel’s prophecy; let us now examine the remainder of that prophecy, Verses 30-32. “And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the…
VERSES 28 and 29 “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.” As is the custom of God to hide the truth, both form the true Church as well as from the “worldly…
Words and Phrases There seems to be some question as to the duration of the earth, i.e. specifically as to how long it will last. Various scriptures have been applied some suggesting the earth is to be destroyed others that it will remain. As all true bible students know the Bible is the Living Word of God and therefore cannot contradict itself, therefore if something appears to be contrary to something else which is written it is usually found that…