Revelation study

Revelation Study And Time Line

March 1, 2014

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Definitions And Ground Rules• Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no

room for confusion.• Implicit: Implied though not plainly expressed.• Accept the meaning of Scripture in its most

normal, natural and customary sense.• Take Scripture in context.• Compare Scripture with Scripture.• Watch for Near/Far prophetic applications.• Before Truth is realized, all seeming Scriptural

contradictions must be harmonized.

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Definitions And Ground Rules (2)• 2Pe 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy

of the scripture is of any private interpretation.• 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of

God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

• Ro 3:4 --- let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou might be justified in thy sayings, and might overcome when thou art judged.

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Basis For An End Of The Age Time Line

The Time Line Begins in Daniel 9:24Seventy (70) weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

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The Purpose Of The 70 Weeks

• To finish the transgression• To make an end of sins • To make reconciliation for iniquity • To bring in everlasting righteousness • To seal up the vision and prophecy • To anoint the most Holy.

For Whom Is It Determined Upon?For Daniel’s People and the Holy City. 7

Time From Artaxerxes’ Decree To The Messiah Is 69 Weeks

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks (69 Weeks): the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Daniel 9:25

7 Weeks + 62 Weeks = 69 Weeks

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Gates And Walls Of Ancient Jerusalem

Fulfilled Prophecy Of Daniel 9:26Daniel 9:26

And after the sixty-two weeks <of years> shall the Anointed One be cut off or killed and shall have nothing <and no one> belonging to <and defending> Him. And the people of the <other> prince who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end shall come with a flood; and even to the end there shall be war, and desolations are decreed. (Amplified Bible)

Messiah Is Crucified (Cut Off) At The End 69 Weeks.

The Sanctuary And The City Are Destroyed In 70 AD

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A Description Of The 70th WeekDaniel 9:27

27 And he shall enter into a strong and firm covenant with the many for one week <seven years>. And in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and offering to cease <for the remaining three and one-half years>; and upon the wing or pinnacle of abominations <shall come> one who makes desolate, until the full determined end is poured out on the desolator. Amplified Bible

The “he” of Verse 27 is “The Prince who will come” of Verse 26.

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3.5 YEARS 3.5 YEARS ; 1260 DAYS; 42Months

MidpointAbomination of Desolation Set Up

(Dan. 9:27; Matt. 24:15)

CovenantSigning Begins

70th Week(Dan. 9:27)

End70th Week Complete

(Dan. 9:24)

Time Line For The End Of The Age

3 ½ Years = 42 Months = 1260 Days

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Jesus Announces The Coming Great Tribulation (Matt. 24:15-21)

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"Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 "Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 "And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 19 "But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 20 "And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. 21 "For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be.

GREAT TRIBULATION BEGINS



(Dan. 9:27; Matt. 24:15)




(Dan. 9:24)


3 ½ Years = 42 Months = 1260 Days

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483 PROPHETICYEARS

1 – 69 WEEKS

THE GREAT

DIASPORA 7 PROPHETIC YEARS

70th WEEK

AD ?Middle of the

Week(Dan. 9:27)

AD ?Covenant Made

(Dan. 9:27)

The result of Israel’s rejection of her Messiah

(Lev. 26:33-35, Deut.28:63-65)

AD 70Begins

AD 1948Ends

AD 33Messiah is “Cut Off”

(Dan. 9:26)

444 BCArtexerxes Orders

Jerusalem to be Rebuilt(Neh. 2:5)

539 BCDaniel’s Vision

(Dan. 9)

THE 70 WEEKS OF DANIELDaniel 9:24-27 – A Broad Outline of God’s Prophetic Timetable

BIG TIME GAP

Prophetic Year = 360 Days17

Diaspora Prophesied By MosesDeuteronomy 28:63-65

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63 "And it shall be, that just as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good and multiply you, so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you and bring you to nothing; and you shall be plucked from off the land which you go to possess.64 "Then the LORD will scatter you among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you shall serve other gods, which neither you nor your fathers have known—wood and stone.65 "And among those nations you shall find no rest, nor shall the sole of your foot have a resting place; but there the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and anguish of soul.

God Will Restore Israel Once Again

Ezekiel 11:16, 17 (Amplified)

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16 Therefore say, Thus says the Lord God: Whereas I have removed <Israel> far off among the nations, and whereas I have scattered them among the countries, yet I have been to them a sanctuary for a little while in the countries to which they have come.17 Therefore say, Thus says the Lord God: I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you out of the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.

This Prophecy Has Been In Fulfillment Since May 1948

Accounting For The Big Time Gap(Matt. 24:15,16,21)

15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso reads, let him understand:)16 Then let them which be in Judae flee into the mountains:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

This did not happen before 70 AD.Since 70 AD, the Temple has not existed.

Hence, The 70th Week Is In The Future20



(Dan. 9:27; Matt. 24:15)




(Dan. 9:24)


3½ Years = 42 Months = 1260 Days

To finish the transgressionTo make an end of sins To make reconciliation for iniquity To bring in everlasting righteousness To seal up the vision and prophecy To anoint the most Holy.

Daniel 9:24

• Cause the sacrifice and offerings to cease

• Cause the abomination of desolation

• Continues until he is destroyed

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For Israel & JerusalemActions Of Antichrist


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Concerns About The End Time Temple

Temple Mount Seen From The Mt. Of Olives

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Temple Mount Today

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The Only Mention Of The Earthly, End Of The Age Temple In Revelation:

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1 ¶ And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

Revelation 11:1-2

Possible End Time Temple Site

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Tribulation Temple Location That Fits With The Dome Of The Rock

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Alternate Site (unlikely)

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The Golden Gate

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Typical GentileVisitors At The

Wailing Wall

Definitions And Ground Rules (3)

• The following prophetic time periods are always measured from the Mid-Point of the 70th week:– Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty (1260) Days– Forty And Two (42) Months– Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety (1290) Days– Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty Five (1335) Days– A Time, Times, and ½ Time = 3 ½ Prophetic Years

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Concerns About The Antichrist

Daniel Chapter 7

Characteristics Of The Anti-Christ• Who is he?• When is he revealed?• What is his character and personality?• What is his power base and source of power?• What are his objectives?• How long does his authority continue?• What is his ultimate fate?• How/When is he destroyed?

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Each Of These Questions Will Be Answered In Scripture As The Time Line Is Developed

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Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Of World

Kingdoms: Daniel 2

MAGOG

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Four Beasts Of Daniel 7

8 Kingdoms Of Revelation 17

1. Egypt2. Assyria3. Babylon4. Medo-Persia5. Greece6. Rome7. ?????8. Antichrist

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10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he comes, he must continue a short space.11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goes into perdition.12 And the ten horns which thou saw are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.

Kingdoms 6, 7 & 8 Are Related To The 4th Beast Of Dan. 7

Critical Timing Passage from Daniel 7:25-27

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25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.26 But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

Compare Dan. 7:25 With Matt. 24:21 And Dan. 9:27

(3 ½ Years)

Critical Timing Passage from Daniel 7:25-27 (Cont.)

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This Happens After The Destruction Of The Antichrist

27 And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heavens shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High; His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions shall serve and obey Him.

Summary Of Conclusions (Dan. 7)Antichrist Will:

• Speak great words against the Most High.• Wear out the Saints of the Most High.• Think to change times and laws.• Have power and authority for 3 ½ years.• Face judgment , slowly lose his power and

suddenly be destroyed.• The Saints will be given the whole Kingdom

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3.5 YEARS 3.5 YEARS = 1260 DAYS


(Dan. 9:27; Matt. 24:15)



ANTI-CHRIST POWER


(Dan. 9:24)

Power Of Anti-Christ Defined

Daniel:Chapter 7

Time = 1 YearTimes = 2 Years½ Time = ½ YearTOTAL = 3 ½ Years

• Speak great words against the Most High• Wear out the saints of the Most High• Think to change times and laws• Saints shall be given into his hand until a

time, and times, and the dividing of time.

(Dan.7:24)

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Antichrist Will:

(Dan. 7:25)




(Dan. 9:27; Matt. 24:15)



ANTI-CHRIST POWER


(Dan. 9:24)

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Current Status Of The Timeline Chart

God Will Cut The Great Tribulation Short (Matt. 24:21-22)

21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

The Time Line For The Great Tribulation Will Be Something Less Than 3 ½ Years

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(Dan. 9:27; Matt. 24:15)



ANTI-CHRIST POWER (Dan.7:24)

GREAT TRIBULATION ?

Great Tribulation Cut ShortMatt. 24:22

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(Dan. 9:24)

Time Line For The Great Tribulation

16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

Matthew 24: 15, 21

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The Tribulation is cut short for the elect’s sake

Whom Are The Elect Of Matt. 24:22?

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Sixteen (16) times the greek word “eklektos” (Strong’s Number 1588) appears in the New Testament and has been translated into english as the elect. It means the chosen or the chosen ones. It refers to a chosen group that have a common trait. Only when we look for that trait in the context of the verses do we find that it refers to born again saints.

Whom Are The Elect Of Matt. 24:22?(Continued - 2)

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1588 eklektov eklektos ek-lek-tos'

AV-elect 16, chosen 7; 23

1) picked out, chosen1a) chosen by God,

1a1) to obtain salvation through Christ1a1a) Christians are called "chosen or elect" of God

Whom Are The Elect Of Matt. 24:22?(Continued - 3)

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12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

An Example From Colossians 3:12-14:

It Is Clear That The New TestamentElect Are Christians

Sequence Structure for Rev. 5 - 19

Seven Bowls

1st

Seal2nd

Seal3rd

Seal4th

Seal5th

Seal6th

Seal7th

Seal Seven Seals

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7thSeven Trumpets

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

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Consider A Scripture Search For The “Day Of The Lord”

Search The Bible For “Day Of The Lord”

Old Testament Description Of “Day Of The Lord”

• A day of Reckoning.• A day of Judgment.• A day Cruel, with Fury and

Burning Anger.• A day of Destruction from

the Almighty.• A day of Panic,

Subjugation, and Confusion.

• A day of Vengeance.• A day of Tumult.• A day of Doom.

• A day that belongs to the Lord of Hosts.

• A day of Battle.• A day of Clouds.• A day of Judgment for

Egypt.• A day of Gloom and

Darkness.• A day that is Great and

Awesome.• A day when Justice is

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Old Testament Description Of “Day Of The Lord” (continued)

• A day when the Sun and the Moon Grow Dark.

• A day when the Sun is Turned into Darkness and the Moon is Turned into Blood.

• A day of Punishment.• A day of the Lord’s Anger.• A day that is Unique.• A day when the Mighty Men shall

cry there Bitterly.• A day of the Lord’s Wrath.

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What Are The Signs In The Heavens That Precede The Day Of The Lord?

30 And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.

Joel 2:30-31

14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.15 The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.

Joel 3:14-15

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What Are The Signs In The Heavens That Precede The Day Of The Lord?

6 Wail, for the day of the Lord is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty and Sufficient One <Shaddai> will it come!7 Therefore will all hands be feeble, and every man’s heart will melt.8 And they <of Babylon> shall be dismayed and terrified, pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman in childbirth. They will gaze stupefied and aghast at one another, their faces will be aflame <from the effects of the unprecedented warfare>.9 Behold, the day of the Lord is coming!—fierce, with wrath and raging anger—to make the land and the <whole> earth a desolation and to destroy out of it its sinners.10 For the stars of the heavens and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be darkened at its rising and the moon will not shed its light.11 And I, the Lord, will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their guilt and iniquity; I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible and the boasting of the violent and ruthless.

Isaiah 13:6-11 (Amp.)

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Search Online Bible For “Sun, Moon, Blood”

Search Online Bible For “Sun, Moon, Blood”

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Joel 2:31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.

Acts 2:20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

Revelation 6:12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

We See That Verse 6:12 Is The Only Reference In Revelation To The Signs For The “Day Of The Lord”.

Where In Revelation Do These Signs First Appear?

12 And I beheld when he had opened the Sixth Seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Revelation 6:12-1755


MidpointAbomination of Desolation

CovenantBegins

70thWeek


GREAT TRIBULATION ??


Time Line For The Sixth Seal?

6th

Seal

Signs Of The Great Day of Lord Begin At The 6th Seal,But It Is Not Yet Located On The Main Time Line.

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The Time Of The 6th Seal Is Given By Jesus Himself In Matt. 24 & Mark 13

29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: Matthew 24:29

24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.

Mark 13:24-25

The 6th Seal Is Broken At The End of The Cut-Short Tribulation

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70th WEEK OF DANIEL = 7 YEAR PERIOD (Dan. 9:24-27)


GREAT TRIBULATION ?CUT SHORT

6th

Seal BROKEN


CovenantBegins

70thWeek

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood ---

Revelation 6:12

End 70th Week Complete

Signs For The Great Day Of The Lord

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The Timing Of The 6th Seal IsNow Explicitly Established

DAY OF THE LORDImmediately after the tribulation of those days --- Matt. 24:29

The Day Of The Lord Comes As A Thief In The Night (I Thess.5:1-5)

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1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

We Will Not Be Overtaken As A Thief Because We Are In The Light

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6th

Seal BROKEN


CovenantBegins

70thWeek


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DAY OF THE LORD

Current Status Of The Time Line

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The “Rosetta Stone” Of End Time Prophecy

Timing Of Event A Establishes The Explicit Timing Of Event B

GIVEN::

• Two separate and distinct Events A and B• Event A Can be independently established explicitly.• Event B Can’t be independently established explicitly.

IF:Event A and Event B occur on the same day.

THEN:Established timing of Event A explicitly also Establishes the timing of Event B explicitly.

Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.Implicit: Implied though not plainly expressed.

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The “Rosetta Stone” Of End Time Prophecy

II Thessalonians 2:1-3

Therefore: The Gathering Of The Elect And The Start Of The Day Of The Lord Occur On The Same Day. 63

1 ¶ Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to Him,2 that you may not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.3 ¶ Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.

Returning To Matthew 24 & Mark 13

24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.

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29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

The Gathering Of Elect Is Described

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13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

I Thess. 5:13-17

The False Theory Of The Imminent Return Of Christ

• The theory states that Christ may return at any moment since His Ascension.

• It requires no other Bible prophecy to be completed before His return.

• Not possible to be valid before May 1948 with the creation of the nation of Israel – fulfilled prophecy. (Deut. 30:3-5, Ezek. 37)

• Not possible to be valid before June 1967 with the return of Jerusalem to Israel – fulfilled prophecy.

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History Validates That These Events Must Occur Before Christ’s Return:

• Holy Spirit given at Pentecost. Conversion of Paul on the Damascus road. Gentiles enter the Church at the house of Cornelius.

• Temple destroyed by Rome in 70 AD. - as prophesied by Jesus.

• Apostle John records the letters and prophetic events of Revelation at the end of 1st Century.

• Israel a nation once again and Jerusalem returned. (1948, 1967) - fulfilling prophecy.

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Biblical Model For The Return Of Jesus Christ

(Acts 1:9-11)

9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.10 And while they looked steadfast toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Men saw Him depart, therefore in like manner, men will see Him return.

Jesus Prophesied Back-To-Back Signs In Matthew 24:3

3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? (KJV)

3 While He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came up to Him by themselves, and said, "Tell us when this is to take place, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age.“ (Williams)

One Sign For His Coming And A Second, Different Sign For The End Of The Age

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Problems With An Implicit Proof

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Each of these theories have the Rapture occurring just before the “hour of temptation.”

1. Pre-Tribulation (Just before the 7 years begins)2. Mid-Tribulation (Just before the mid-point of the 7 years)3. Post-Tribulation (Just before the Battle of Armageddon)

Consider the timing of the rapture for the following three popular Rapture Theories:

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Revelation 3:10

Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.Implicit: Implied though not plainly expressed.

Problems With An Implicit Proof

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Each of these theories has a different time specified for when the “wrath” begins

1. Pre-Tribulation (Just before the 7 years begins)2. Mid-Tribulation (Just before the mid-point of the 7 years)3. Post-Tribulation (Just before the Battle of Armageddon)

Consider the timing of the rapture for the following three popular Rapture Theories:

9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

I Thessalonians 5:9

Before Truth is realized, all Before Truth is realized, all seemingseeming Scriptural Scriptural contradictionscontradictions must be harmonized must be harmonized. .

2Pe 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

Definitions And Ground Rules (2)• 2Pe 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy

of the scripture is of any private interpretation.• 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of

God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

• Ro 3:4 --- let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou might be justified in thy sayings, and might overcome when thou art judged.

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Consider Revelation 6:12-17

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12 And I beheld when He had opened the Sixth Seal, and lo, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;13 and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casts her untimely figs when she is shaken by a mighty wind.14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;16 and they said to the mountains and rocks, "Fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb!17 For the great Day of His wrath has come, and who shall be able to stand?"

If the Wrath of the Lamb begins at the 6th Seal,Then you can’t move it to some other time..

Events Occurring After The Breaking Of The 6th Seal And

Before The Breaking Of The 7th Seal

Revelation 7:1-17; 8:1

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Summary Of 6th Seal Events• Sun is blackened; Moon turns to blood.• There are great earthquakes.• Stars fall from heaven.• Islands and mountains are moved.• Gathering of the Elect by the Angels. (Matt. 24:31)• Kings and men hide themselves in the rocks.• 4 Angels hold back the wind.• 144,000 from 12 Tribes of Israel are sealed.• The gathered multitude from the Rapture stand before the

Throne of God.

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6th

Seal BROKEN

Sun And Moon Darkened(Joel 2:1-10; 30-31; 3:14-16)

Great Tribulation Cut Short(Matthew 24:22)

Sign Of The Son Of Man Appears In The Heavens(Matt. 24:22; Acts 1:8-11)

Gathering Of The ElectBy The Angels

(Matthew 24:31; II Thess. 2:1-5)

144,000 Sealed(Revelation 7:4-8)

Events Of The Broken 6th Seal

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CovenantBegins

70thWeek

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The 7th Seal Announces The Trumpet Judgments (Rev. 8:1, 2)

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1 ¶ And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand.5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.6 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.





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Much Error And Confusion About End Times On The Internet

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www.redmoonrising.com

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What Is The Absolute Worst Thing That Could Happen To You At The

End Of The Age?

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What Is The Absolute Worst Thing That Could Happen To You At The

End Of The Age?

Answer:

APOSTACY

The Bible Provides The Description Of Apostasy

• Described: De 13:13 Heb. 3:12• Caused by persecution: Mt 24:9,10 Lu 8:13• Caused by worldliness: 2Ti 4:10 Lu 8:14• Guilt and punishment of: Zeph. 1:4-6 Heb.

10:25-31,39 2Pe 2:17,20-22• Cautions against: Heb. 3:12 2Pe 3:17• Shall abound in the latter days: Mt 24:12

2Th 2:3 1Ti 4:1-3

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Parable Of The SowerLuke 8:13, 14 Amp.

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13 And those upon the rock <are the people> who, when they hear <the Word>, receive and welcome it with joy; but these have no root. They believe for a while, and in time of trial and temptation fall away (withdraw and stand aloof).14 And as for what fell among the thorns, these are <the people> who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked and suffocated with the anxieties and cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not ripen (come to maturity and perfection).

I Timothy 4:1, 2(The Message - Modified)

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1 ¶ The Spirit makes it clear that in the latter days, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.2 These liars have lied so well and for so long that they’ve lost their capacity for truth.

The internet is a great source of Biblical knowledge, but also is a great source for deception.

14 but solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil.

Discerning Good And Evil (Heb. 5:11-14)

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11 --- concerning Him (Jesus) we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food.13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant.14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil.

II Thess. 2:1-17 (Williams Bible)

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1 ¶ As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our final muster before Him, we beg you, brothers,2 not to let your minds be easily unsettled, or even be excited, whether by some message by the Spirit or by some saying or letter that is claimed as coming from me, saying that the day of the Lord is already here.3 ¶ Do not let anybody at all deceive you about this, because that cannot take place until the great revolt occurs and the representative of lawlessness is uncovered, the one who is doomed to destruction,4 the one who keeps up his opposition and so far exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, that he actually takes his seat in the sanctuary of God, proclaiming himself to be God.5 Do you not remember that while I was with you I used to tell you this?6 So now you know the power that is holding him back, that he is to be unveiled at His own appointed time.7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work, but only until he who is holding it back has been gotten out of the way.8 Then the representative of lawlessness will be uncovered, and the Lord Jesus will destroy him with the breath of His mouth and put a stop to his operations by His appearance and coming;9 that is, the representative of lawlessness, whose coming is in accordance with the working of Satan, with his plenitude of power and pretended signs and wonders,10 and with a completely wicked deception for men who are on the way to destruction, because they refused to love the truth so as to be saved.11 This is why God sends them a misleading influence till they actually believe what is false,12 so that all who have refused to believe the truth but have chosen unrighteousness instead might be condemned.13 ¶ We ought always to be thanking God for you, brothers dearly loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through the Spirit’s consecration of you and through your faith in the truth,14 and to this end He called you by our preaching of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.15 So then, brothers, continue to stand firm and keep a tight grip on the teachings you have received from us, whether by word of mouth or by letter.16 ¶ May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and graciously given us encouragement that is eternal, and a hope that is well-founded,17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.

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Details Of The Gathering Of The Elect By The Angels

Victory Over Death At The Gathering Of The Elect (I Cor. 15:51-54)

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51 Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

Changed In The Twinkling Of An Eye. But Are We Translated In A Twinkling?

Critical Events At The Midpoint1. Satan is cast out of heaven to earth. (Rev. 12:12)2. Satan empowers Antichrist (Rev. 13:2; 2 Thess. 2:9)3. The Restrainers protection is removed. (Dan. 12:1;

2 Thess. 2:7)4. The “man of lawlessness” [Antichrist] is revealed.

(2 Thess. 2:3)5. The abomination of desolation takes his place in

the Temple. (Matt. 24:15) 6. The covenant with Israel is broken. (Dan. 9:24)

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Critical Events At The Midpoint(2)

7. Antichrist exalts himself above all others. (2 Thes. 2:4)

8. The worship of the world is demanded by Antichrist. (Rev. 13:3-4, 12, 14b-15)

9. The Babylonian Harlot is destroyed. (Rev. 13:3-4, 8, 12-15; 17:16)

10. The everlasting gospel and a warning to those who would take Antichrist’s mark is given to the world by God’s angelic messengers. (Rev. 14:6, 8-9)

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Critical Events At The Midpoint(3)

11. The two witnesses begin their ministry. (Rev. 11:1-14)

12. The persecution of faithful Israel (the woman) and the true church (ie the rest of her offspring who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus) begins. (Dan. 12:1; Matt. 24:20b, 22-23)

13. The apostasy or “the falling away on account of my (Christ’s) name” begins. (Matt. 24:9-12; 2 Thess. 2:3)

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Jesus Prepares To Break The Seven Sealed Scroll

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1 ¶ And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals.2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?"3 And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look into it.4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.5 And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. Rev. 5:1-4

Seven Sealed Scroll

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First Three Seals Are Broken (Revelation 6:1-6)

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1 ¶ And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.3 ¶ And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

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The Four Horsemen Of Revelation

Beginning Of Sorrows (Matt. 24:4-8)

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4 ¶ And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Comparison Between The Beginning

Of Sorrows And First Three SealsMatthew 24: 4-6• Deception• Wars and rumors of war• Not the end yet• Nation shall rise against

nation• Famines and pestilences• Earthquakes• Death

Revelation 6:1-6• Bow and crown = power

(war) and authority• Set out conquering and to

conquer• Take peace from the earth• Kill one another• Pair of scales to weigh out

wheat and barley (famines)

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These Events Are to Be Taken Collectively, Since Jesus Is The Author of Both Passages





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Revelation 6:9-11

9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"11 Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.

After The Action Of The 5th Seal Is Completed, The 6Th Seal Is Broken

Jesus Describes The Martyrdom Of The Fifth Seal In Matt. 24:9,10

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9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

Notice Two Things:A. We will be hated and killed because we bear the name of Jesus. B. Many will fall away – becoming offended.

Matthew 24:9,10 (Amplified Bible)

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9 Then they will hand you over to suffer affliction and tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.10 And then many will be offended and repelled and will begin to distrust and desert <Him Whom they ought to trust and obey> and will stumble and fall away and betray one another and pursue one another with hatred.





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7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

Power Has Been Given To Kill and Destroy At Will





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Revelation 8,9,10 & 11

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Trumpet Judgments Announced(Rev. 8:1-2,6)

1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.

6 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.

7 Trumpet Judgments Follow In Sequence After The Breaking of the 7th Seal

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7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

8 And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;9 And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed

3.5 YEARS = 1260 DAYS

70 th WEEK OF DANIEL = 7 YEAR PERIOD (Dan. 9:24-27)

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10 And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

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12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabitants of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!

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1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.

One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

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Trumpet Judgment 6(Rev. 9:13-11:14)

9:13 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,11:14 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.

The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.

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Actions of the 6th Trumpet Sounding

• Four Angels bound in the River Euphrates are loosed:– At an appointed hour, day, month and year.– With the purpose of killing 1/3 of mankind.

• An army of 200 million.• Power in their tails and their heads.• The rest of mankind that were not killed did

not repent of their sins.

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Revelation Chapter 11

The Two Witnesses And The 7th Trumpet

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Ministry Of The Two Witnesses(Rev. 11:3-12)

3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore (1260) days, clothed in sackcloth.4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceeds out of their mouth, and devours their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.

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SUMMARY: Two Witnesses Ministry• Power to prophesy

1260 days.• Cannot be harmed or

hurt.• Fire destroys their

enemies.• Can shut up heaven –

No rain.• Turn water into blood.• Smite the earth with

plagues.

• Killed by Anti-Christ.• Bodies lie in Jerusalem for

3 ½ days. Not buried.• The “Lost” rejoice and send

gifts to each other.• Both are resurrected after

3 ½ days.• They ascend up to Heaven

in a cloud.• Their enemies watch as

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2 Witnesses Rise From The Dead

Rev. 11, 12

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15 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!"16 And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God,17 saying: "We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned.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."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, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail.

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11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.

The Abomination Of Desolation Continues For 1290 Days And Then Is

Terminated. Comparing Dan. 9:27 With Dan. 12:1, We Conclude That

Antichrist Dies 1290 Days After The Mid-Point.

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27 And he shall enter into a strong and firm covenant with the many for one week <seven years>. And in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and offering to cease <for the remaining three and one-half years>; and upon the wing or pinnacle of abominations <shall come> one who makes desolate, until the full determined end is poured out on the desolator.

The Death Of Antichrist Ends The Abomination Of Desolation

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27 Then for one seven, he will forge many and strong alliances, but halfway through the seven he will banish worship and prayers. At the place of worship, a desecrating obscenity will be set up and remain until finally the desecrator himself is decisively destroyed. Daniel 9:27 (Williams)

Conclusion:If You Know When The Abomination Ends,Then You Know When Antichrist Dies.

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11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that makes desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety (1290) days. Daniel 12:11

Since Abomination Of Desolation Ends 1290 Days After the Mid-Point Of The 70th Week,

The Death Of Antichrist MustOccurs On The Same Day

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19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.

Therefore, Armageddon Occurs 1290 Days After The Mid-Point Of The 70th Week.




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Rev. 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in His temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

Rev. 15:5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.

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Rev. 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven ---

Rev. 15:5 --- behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened ---

Content Of Chapters 12, 13, And 14

Chapters 12 and 13• Seven Personages:

– The Women: Israel– Satan– The Man Child– The Archangel– The Jewish Remnant– Beast Out Of The Sea– Beast Out Of The Earth

Chapter 14• Visions:

– The Lamb With 144,000– Angel With Everlasting Gospel– Fall Of Babylon Announced– Doom Of Beast Worshipers

Announced– Blessedness Of The Holy Dead– Vision Of Armageddon

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Seven Vials (Bowles) Of Chapter 16

1. Noisome and grievous sores on those that have the mark of the beast.

2. Sea becomes as the blood of a dead man.3. Rivers and fountains of water become blood.4. Power to scorch men with fire.5. Beast’s Kingdom is full of darkness. Men will gnaw

their tongues in pain.6. River Euphrates dries up to allow the army of the

kings of the east to have passage.7. It is done --- Armageddon.

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• What Is To be Accomplished In The Seven Year Period (70th Week)?

• Why Is There A Great Tribulation And A Day Of The Lord?

• Why Is Only One Generation Of Believers Going Through The Great Tribulation?

• Why Must Any Believers Go Through This?• How Does That Relate To Believers Of Today?

Questions That Must Be Asked

14 but solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil.

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11 --- concerning Him (Jesus) we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food.13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant.

14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil.

9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?10I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:35 But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.

10 But I, GOD, search the heart and examine the mind. I get to the heart of the human. I get to the root of things. I treat them as they really are, not as they pretend to be.

Jer. 17:9,10 KJV

Jer. 17:10 The Message

Acts 10:34, 35

What Is To be Accomplished In The Seven Year Period (70th Week)?

Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place.

Daniel 9:24

For The Lost:

Why Is There A Great Tribulation And A Day Of The Lord?

Ezekiel 20:37,38

For The Nation Of Israel:

this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries:

Is Only One Generation Of Believers Going Through This Great Tribulation?

• The bar represents all Believers from Pentecost to the Rapture.

• 30 to 50 Generations are Involved to date.• At any date in time, all Believers from the

Youngest to the Eldest are alive at that time are included in the box.

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Judgment Begins At The House Of GodI Peter 4:17, 18

17 It’s judgment time for Christians. We’re first in line. If it starts with us, think what it’s going to be like for those who refuse God’s Message!18 If good people barely make it, What’s in store for the bad? The Message

17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? KJV

Why Must Any Believers Go Through This?

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1 ¶ Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.3 ¶ Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 2 Thessolonians 1-3

Judgment Begins

Understanding From Genesis• God desires a people that will live by his Commandments and His

Precepts.

• Who let the serpent into the Garden? Why?

• God tested Adam and Adam failed.

• While God only tested Adam, we are all condemned, because our hearts have the same content as Adam. God always looks on the heart of man.

• Adam did not upset God’s plan. God had a better way.

• “Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God.” I Corinthians 15:50

Many Will Fall Away And Become Apostate

20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation,21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the holy spirit spoke from god.1 ¶ But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.2 many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned;

II Peter 1:20, 21; 2:1, 2

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1 ¶ The Spirit makes it clear that in the latter days, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.2 These liars have lied so well and for so long that they’ve lost their capacity for truth.

Those Believers that cannot Discern Between Good and Evil, are open to the Deception of these Liars.

The Bible Provides The Description Of Apostasy

• Described: De 13:13; Heb. 3:12• Caused by persecution: Mt 24:9,10; Lu 8:13• Caused by worldliness: 2Ti 4:10 Lu 8:14• Guilt and punishment of: Zeph. 1:4-6; Heb.

10:25-31,39; 2Pe 2:17,20-22• Cautions against: Heb. 3:12; 2Pe 3:17• Shall abound in the latter days: Mt 24:12 ;

2Th 2:3; 1Ti 4:1-3

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