As was mention in our opening post there are three different views as to when the plagues take place, the first of these that they took place in the past has already been disproved, the second that they are yet future has a little bit more credibility, however we believe the facts will show that even this view is flawed. “After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with…
(3) Back to WHO POURS THE BOWLS: There is in Chapter 17:1 a VERY IMPORTANT message. In it we see “ONE OF THE ANGELS WHO HAD THE SEVEN VIALS” who comes to TALK WITH JOHN. In Revelation John represents the church in the flesh, this side of the veil. So, it is clear that the angels who pour the bowls ARE NOT the feet members of the church in the flesh. This angel who is talking to John stays around…
Where are the plagues poured? Rev 16:1 states in a GENERAL way that they are poured on “the earth” – the establish (Christian) world or society. It will be noted, however that each bowl is poured on a DIFFERENT PART of the earth. The “earth” is divided up into different symbols so that we can follow history and see which part of the Christian world is next to be affected. Thus, the bowls are not just on the religious part…
What are the Plagues? First, let us define some terms. Brethren sometimes are a bit careless or generalizing in the use of terms. With prophecy however it is imperative that we be quite specific for the sake of accuracy. For instance, we speak (with regards to Rev 20) of the binding of Satan, however Rev 20 speaks NOT just of a binding, but of a five-step process including (1) laying hold on, (2) binding, (3) casting into a pit, (4)…
We continue with our look at some of the horrible events which have taken place in the 20th century. 5. Cambodia’s killing fields (1975–1979) Death toll: around 2 million deaths The Khmer Rouge was a radical communist movement that reined over Cambodia during the years of 1975 through 1979. Their power was the result of a brutal brand of guerrilla warfare. It was believed that the movement was established in 1967 as an armed wing of the Kampuchea Communist Party….
The following article entitled: “How Genocide and Human Depravity drove History’s Bloodiest Century” written by Charles Stephen, denotes some of horrific events of the 20th century. “There’s an irony surrounding the 20th century. Believe it or not, it began with a strong sense of hope and promise. There were several notable technological and industrial advances afoot, and it seemed that humankind was on the cusp of a new golden age. Many scholars believe this hopeful vision was perhaps one of…
General Remarks on the Timing of the Plagues Please look carefully at Rev 18:4 “And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.” Several deductions seem either inevitable or likely in its words. It clearly shows that no plagues were poured out prior to A.D.1878, the date at which most of us date this verse. It shows this by saying, come out…
Excerpts for this study were taken from a discourse given by Brother David Doran on the plagues (edited). When are they? There are basically three views on the subject. 1) Some believe the plagues are all in the past. We don’t feel comfortable with this view since Rev 15:1 states that these are the LAST plagues BECAUSE in them the wrath of God is finished. To look out the window is to be convinced that God’s wrath is NOT finished….
We continue with Brother Hagensick’s discourse on the seven last plagues. 1 Cor 15:52 speaks of the resurrection of the saints as being “at the last trump.” The term “last trump” implies the last of a series. Since the first letter to the church in Corinth was written long before Revelation described the “seven trumpets,” which series of trumpets did Paul have in mind? The only precedent for a series of trumpets in Paul’s day was the sounding of the…
“And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God”. —Rev 15:1 The following excerpt was taken from a discourse by Brother Carl Hagensick entitled, “The Seven Lasts Plagues”, which we believe will prove beneficial as we prepare for our study on Revelation Chapter 16 and the seven last plagues. “The most fearful symbology in Revelation is that of the “seven last plagues”…