Chronology of the Book Of RevelationWritten by Dene McGriff
The Book of Revelation appears to be a daunting book because it is full of imagery and seems to bounce all over time, but like an old friend, once you get to know it, it really isn’t that bad. Follow parallels. Follow themes. Previously, we put to rest issue of rapture. It is important to understand order of events – what occurs and when. Revelation is not that hard to understand if you grasp main theme – testimony of Jesus Christ which is seen in his two peoples, two witnesses: Israel and church. Timing is important and this reinforces timing of rapture.SUMMARY CHRONOLOGY OF REVELATION: Chapter 1 The first chapter gives us a picture of transformed, resurrected Son of Man walking among churches. Here we see revelation and testimony of Jesus Christ. Chapters 2,3 The letters are to seven very different churches – both actual churches and historical prophetic churches on earth with exhortations to each to hear what Spirit says and to overcome. Chapter 4 This gives us a picture of heavens and throne of God. Chapter 5 It reveals Lamb of God, only one worthy to open seven seals or scrolls. The scrolls reveal what is to happen in this revelation of Jesus Christ. Chapter 6 The beginning of sorrows and six seals deal with events which occur during first half of Tribulation. Chapter 7 This shows us Israel and Church before throne. “These are ones who come out of great tribulation.” (7:14) The seal protects them from wrath of God even though they suffered and died. Israel is first group of 144,000 (not an actual number but signifying whole) Chapters 8,9 The seven trumpets come out of seventh seal. Chapter 10 John eats little book. Chapter 11 This is story of two witnesses from beginning of Tribulation to end when final trumpet sounds, Lord returns and two witnesses are brought to life and caught up with Lord. Chapter 12 This is an expansion of what happens during third and fourth trumpets as Satan and his minions are cast to earth.
| | Terror; The Lost War.Written by Rev.Anthony Smith
Terror; The Lost War. {Terror; Intense, overpowering fear.An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by presence or imminence of danger. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension: a fear of looking foolish. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power. A reason for dread or apprehension} As Iraq war turns into another Vietnam and Iran remains a nation of anti-Christian, anti-Israely people. I wonder why Government still insists that middle east will turn into a democratic stronghold. Democracy and middle east will never take place. Even election in Iran was an exercise in futility. No matter who is elected, Clerics still run country. Why cant people see that Gods prophecy's, will and are, taking place. Luke 21:20 tells us, “And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that desolation thereof is nigh.” Doesnt Luke 21:20 reviele truth of world as we see it today. There are many in Middle East that are preaching peace between them and Israel, but this is because they are afraid of Israel. When time is right they will strike. Africa is starving to death, The Dead Sea is drying up, Israel is under attack, Earth Quakes are increasing in number, Marriage is being destroyed and values of many, that were strong just 20 years ago, are slowly slipping away in name of compromise and unity. Man has polluted and almost used up all natural resources. Familys are afraid to walk down streets at night, Mothers and Dads are afraid to send their children to school. This my frends is all terror. Terror is right down town, all around. The war on terror cannot be won. Many are deceived that this world will last forever. That things can be changed if we have one world, Religion, Government and Bank. One head of all religious matters. Its time to wake up and smell smoke. Religion is “NOT” Salvation ! I must say that again,Religion is “NOT” Salvation. Wars and rumors of wars are an item in news each and every day. 20 years ago we seldom heard of terrorist or wars in multiple countries. We never heard of combining religions into one unit. God was God and Jesus reigned supreme in our lives. Today we are seeing wars over, Oil, Land, Religion and Power. In just last few weeks I have read of murder-suicides in our home town. Stalkers and terror on ever hand. Saying that a war on terror is win-able is misleading. Terrorist have been on this earth from beginning and will be untill end of time. Don't misunderstand, protecting people from murder is essential but war on terror is a lost war before it started. We lock our doors because of fear and terror. Lets read an article that was mailed to me from Jerusalem; Foreign Minister Shalom commented on Iranian elections, maintaining that election of Ahmadinejad proves that Iran is not interested in reform, conciliation and progress; rather, it is interested in conservatism and extremism. The foreign minister said that it is more probable now than ever before that Iranian government will arm terrorist organizations with nuclear weapons and will thereby distribute nuclear threat all over world. The connection between terrorism and nuclear weapons is a global existential threat. The international community must form a unified and decisive policy towards Iran, which will assure that enlightened western nations will not become hostages of an extremist Iran.
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