“The Seven Heads, Part 1” As mentioned in our study of Revelation Chapter 13, Part 3 many Bible Students vary in their opinion as to whom the seven heads are, the author of The Keys of Revelation notwithstanding, however since we ourselves differ it seems only fair to present the pros and cons of each. As taken from the New Albany Notes on Revelation “So that it does not appear that we are specifically criticizing the list given by Brother…
Revelation Chapter 13 VERSE 1 continued “And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name.” (As taken from The Keys of Revelation) The fourth empire of Daniel 7 is seen as a symbolic creature having ten horns. (See #1) Yet the vision implies that an eleventh horn existed, at least prior to the three which it plucked up (Dan…
Revelation Chapter 13 VERSE 1 continued “And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name.” (As taken from The Keys of Revelation) Although as explained in our previous post the first phrase of Verse 1 viz. “AND HE (the Dragon) STOOD ON THE SAND OF THE SEASHORE” belongs at the end of the 12th chapter, nevertheless the KJV (as…
Revelation Chapter 13 VERSE 1 “And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name.” AND I SAW: Here again we have John’s peculiar section marker. It is with this phrase that the new vision (and subsequent Chapter) begins. A BEAST COMING UP OUT OF THE SEA: – A beast represents the less-than-ideal characteristics of mankind. (See Eccl 3:18.) Sometimes…
Note: This is an updated version of the original study I did earlier found on this blog, this one includes insights from The Keys of Revelation as well. As we are all “leaky vessels” it does not hurt from time to time to review past studies so as to refresh our recollection, especially on those studies dealing with prophecy and the end times. Now amongst Bible Students there exist several different interpretations of this chapter, even as there exist with…
Revelation Chapter 11 The Seventh Trumpet As explained by Brother Frank Shallieu in The Keys of Revelation VERSE 19 continued “Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thundering’s, an earthquake, and great hail.” Noah’s Ark and the Flood “And the Lord said, my spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be a…
Revelation Chapter 11 The Seventh Trumpet As explained by Brother Frank Shallieu in The Keys of Revelation VERSE 19 continued “Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thundering’s, an earthquake, and great hail.” The Journeying Ark and the House of Rest The Ark of the Covenant or “Ark of the Testimony” was the only article of furniture in the Most Holy (Heb….
Revelation Chapter 11 The Seventh Trumpet As explained by Brother Frank Shallieu in The Keys of Revelation VERSE 19 “Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thundering’s, an earthquake, and great hail.” Before Verse 19 is considered in depth, a review is in order. Verses 15 to 17 describe the primary event to occur during the sounding of the seventh trumpet, namely,…
Revelation Chapter 11 The Seventh Trumpet As explained by Brother Frank Shallieu in The Keys of Revelation VERSE 18 continued “The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come, And the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, and those who fear Your name, small and great, and should destroy those who destroy the earth.” Next it is stated “and that thou shouldest give reward unto…
Revelation Chapter 11 The Seventh Trumpet As explained by Brother Frank Shallieu in The Keys of Revelation VERSE 18 “The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come, And the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, and those who fear Your name, small and great, and should destroy those who destroy the earth.” Here it is declared, “The nations were angry, and thy wrath is…