Lie #1: we cannot understand End-Time Scriptures or the signs of the times. Scripture was written to be understood by all. The majority of people throughout history have been uneducated.
Lie #2: some think that understanding the End-Times will minimize the work of the Kingdom.
Lie #3: since we are not able to know the day or hour of Jesus’ return, we should not try to know the times and seasons or the signs of the generation in which Jesus returns. The truth is that the Scripture requires those in the generation the Lord returns to know it and prepare accordingly. Jesus and Paul emphasized the know-ability of the prophetic signs of the End-Times (Mt. 24:32-34; Lk. 21:25-29; 1 Thes. 5:1-6; 2 Thes. 2:1-11).
Lie #4: every generation believed they were the last one. It is probably true that a very small number (less than 1%) in each generation believed this. In only one generation has the majority of God’s people believed in a sustained way (for decades) that we will see Jesus’ return. Some in history spoke of the End-Times when a great crisis occurred (but the emphasis was temporary). There was Millennial fervor for a short time just before 1,000 AD but it was not sustained.
Lie #5: it will all pan out in the end. The question is how well will it pan out for you?
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Prophetic Signs
FOUR TYPES OF PROPHETIC SIGNS
A. Sign Events – signs predicted in Scripture will alert the Church to the timing of His return.
B. Sign Trends – in society and creation will escalate and thus signal the final generation.
C. Cosmic Signs – highly unusual phenomena in the sky, this even includes weather
D. Personal Signs – subjective prophetic experiences that alert believers to the End-Times. We do not put undue focus on them because they are subjective and not infallible.
A. Sign Events – signs predicted in Scripture will alert the Church to the timing of His return.
B. Sign Trends – in society and creation will escalate and thus signal the final generation.
C. Cosmic Signs – highly unusual phenomena in the sky, this even includes weather
D. Personal Signs – subjective prophetic experiences that alert believers to the End-Times. We do not put undue focus on them because they are subjective and not infallible.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Knowing the Signs of the Times
THE COMMAND TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES
A. We are now living in the beginning stages of the generation the Lord will return.
B. Many Scriptures emphasize the importance of prophetic signs at the end-of-the-age. Jesus taught more than any one on our need to discern the times. He gave severe rebukes to those who did not pay attention to the prophetic signs that pointed to His first coming.
C. Paul taught that the Church should know the times and seasons related to the Lord’s coming. He said that we are not in darkness that the Day of the Lord should overtake us as a thief.
1 Concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night (the unprepared suffer unnecessary loss)…4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief...6 Therefore…let us watch and be sober. (1 Thes. 5:1-6)
A. We are now living in the beginning stages of the generation the Lord will return.
B. Many Scriptures emphasize the importance of prophetic signs at the end-of-the-age. Jesus taught more than any one on our need to discern the times. He gave severe rebukes to those who did not pay attention to the prophetic signs that pointed to His first coming.
C. Paul taught that the Church should know the times and seasons related to the Lord’s coming. He said that we are not in darkness that the Day of the Lord should overtake us as a thief.
1 Concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night (the unprepared suffer unnecessary loss)…4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief...6 Therefore…let us watch and be sober. (1 Thes. 5:1-6)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Quick Recap of Book of Revelation
The 7 main symbols
1) Dragon: Satan
2) First Beast: Antichrist
3) Another Beast: False Prophet
4) Seven Heads: 7 empires from history that persecuted Israel
(Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, revived Roman Empire)
5) Ten Horns: represents a 10-nation confederation that serves the Antichrist
6) Harlot Babylon: worldwide demonically religious and economic system
7) Woman with the Male-child (Jesus): faithful remnant of Israel throughout history
STRUCTURE OF REVELATION: 4 PARTS
Rev. 1 Pt. 1 John’s CALLING to prophesy about the End-Times
Rev. 2-3 Pt. 2 Jesus gave 7 LETTERS
Rev. 4-5 Pt. 3 Jesus takes the SCROLL
Rev. 6-22 Pt. 4 Jesus’ BATTLE PLAN
5 Chronological Sections: what happens to Antichrist’s followers(seals; trumpets; bowls)
5 Angelic Explanations: what happens to God’s people (Jesus helps; Antichrist persecutes)
Rev. 6 Chronological section #1: SEAL JUDGMENTS
Rev. 7 Angelic Explanation #1: PROTECTION from judgments and falling away
Rev. 8-9 Chronological section #2: TRUMPET JUDGMENTS against Antichrist
Rev. 10-11 Angelic Explanation #2: DIRECTION by increase of prophetic ministry
Rev. 11:15-19 Chronological section #3: SECOND COMING PROCESSION
Rev. 12-14 Angelic Explanation #3: CONFRONTATION against saints by Antichrist
Rev. 15-16 Chronological section #4: BOWL JUDGMENTS destroy infrastructures Rev. 17-18 Angelic Explanation #4: SEDUCTION of Babylon’s evil religion
Rev. 19-20 Chronological section #5: TRIUMPHAL ENTRY (Rev. 19:11-21:8)
Rev. 21-22 Angelic Explanation #5: RESTORATION of all things (Rev. 21:9-22:5)
1) Dragon: Satan
2) First Beast: Antichrist
3) Another Beast: False Prophet
4) Seven Heads: 7 empires from history that persecuted Israel
(Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, revived Roman Empire)
5) Ten Horns: represents a 10-nation confederation that serves the Antichrist
6) Harlot Babylon: worldwide demonically religious and economic system
7) Woman with the Male-child (Jesus): faithful remnant of Israel throughout history
STRUCTURE OF REVELATION: 4 PARTS
Rev. 1 Pt. 1 John’s CALLING to prophesy about the End-Times
Rev. 2-3 Pt. 2 Jesus gave 7 LETTERS
Rev. 4-5 Pt. 3 Jesus takes the SCROLL
Rev. 6-22 Pt. 4 Jesus’ BATTLE PLAN
5 Chronological Sections: what happens to Antichrist’s followers(seals; trumpets; bowls)
5 Angelic Explanations: what happens to God’s people (Jesus helps; Antichrist persecutes)
Rev. 6 Chronological section #1: SEAL JUDGMENTS
Rev. 7 Angelic Explanation #1: PROTECTION from judgments and falling away
Rev. 8-9 Chronological section #2: TRUMPET JUDGMENTS against Antichrist
Rev. 10-11 Angelic Explanation #2: DIRECTION by increase of prophetic ministry
Rev. 11:15-19 Chronological section #3: SECOND COMING PROCESSION
Rev. 12-14 Angelic Explanation #3: CONFRONTATION against saints by Antichrist
Rev. 15-16 Chronological section #4: BOWL JUDGMENTS destroy infrastructures Rev. 17-18 Angelic Explanation #4: SEDUCTION of Babylon’s evil religion
Rev. 19-20 Chronological section #5: TRIUMPHAL ENTRY (Rev. 19:11-21:8)
Rev. 21-22 Angelic Explanation #5: RESTORATION of all things (Rev. 21:9-22:5)
Monday, January 5, 2009
Restoration of All Things
The New Jerusalem is the place where resurrected saints will live. However, we will reign on the Millennial earth with governmental responsibilities. The saints will easily travel from the New Jerusalem to the Millennial earth as angels now travel from heaven to earth. We will come much more frequently than angels now appear because the veil between the two realms will be lifted.
The centerpiece of God’s eternal purpose is for Jesus to come back to establish His Kingdom rule over all the earth as He joins the heavenly and earthly realms together. Heaven speaks of the supernatural realm where God’s presence is openly manifest. Earth speaks of the physical realm as the place where natural process, human emotion and physical sensation reach full expression.
Jesus will rule the earth with the natural processes not suspended, yet enhanced by the Spirit’s supernatural dimension like when Jesus appeared after His resurrection (Jn. 20-21; Acts 1).
For more information and detail see: www.book-of-revelation-end-times.com
The centerpiece of God’s eternal purpose is for Jesus to come back to establish His Kingdom rule over all the earth as He joins the heavenly and earthly realms together. Heaven speaks of the supernatural realm where God’s presence is openly manifest. Earth speaks of the physical realm as the place where natural process, human emotion and physical sensation reach full expression.
Jesus will rule the earth with the natural processes not suspended, yet enhanced by the Spirit’s supernatural dimension like when Jesus appeared after His resurrection (Jn. 20-21; Acts 1).
For more information and detail see: www.book-of-revelation-end-times.com
Friday, January 2, 2009
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