KEY TO MAJOR
END TIME PROPHECIES
16 Sep 2020
The purpose of Bible prophecy is to bring us to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. It is a means to an end. Nearly one third of the Bible is prophecy. The Bible consists of 40 authors spanning over a 1500 year period and continues to remain accurate from the very beginning. Reference John 13: 19; 14: 29, where Jesus said (KJV), “Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.” Reference Revelation 19: 10, “…for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
Old Testament:
Genesis
1: 14. “Signs in the sky” are used to advise, alert,
or warn of biblical and prophetic events.
Genesis
3: 15. The first prophecy in the Bible. God is speaking to the serpent (Satan). It is a reference to the virgin birth of
Jesus (her seed), the crucifixion (bruise His heel), and the resurrection
(bruise thy head). Satan is a defeated
foe from the beginning. He knows he does
not have much time left. From the very
beginning, he wanted to prevent the First and Second Coming of Jesus. Satan believed Abel was the seed from which
Jesus would descend. That is why Satan
gave Cain an evil countenance and he slew Abel.
However, Seth was the seed from which Jesus descended.
Genesis
12: 3. I (God) will bless those that bless thee
(Israel) and curse those that curse thee and in thee shall all the families of
the earth be blessed.
Genesis
15: 18-21. The nation of Israel will be given all the
land promised to them in the Abrahamic Covenant.
Deuteronomy
30: 1-5. The Jews will be regathered to their homeland
after a great remnant is saved at the Second Coming of Jesus (ref. Zechariah
12: 10).
2nd
Kings 21: 4, 2nd Chronicles 6: 6, 12: 13, 33: 7, Numbers 6: 27.
God puts His name on Jerusalem and the people of Israel FOREVER. The Hebrew letter called the “Shin” means El
Shaddai, which is a name of God used during the time of Job. Job is the oldest Book in the Bible, possibly
pre-dating Abraham. The City of
Jerusalem is in the shape of the Shin. The
Shin looks somewhat similar to the letter W and outlines the borders of
Jerusalem and its 3 valleys, which is seeable from the sky above. The Temple Mount is located on the middle
part of the W. The 3 points on the Shin
is also said to symbolize God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
Job 19:
25. Jesus, our Redeemer, lives and He shall stand
in the latter days upon the earth.
Psalm 2:
6-8. When Jesus returns, He will reign from Mt.
Zion over all the nations of the earth.
Psalm 83.
Countries want to eradicate Israel.
Some think Psalm 83 is a fulfilled prophecy of 2nd Chronicles
20. They match perfectly. Some believe it’s yet to be fulfilled, while
others believe it is a recurring prophecy, e.g., Israel reborn on 14 May 1948
and the ensuing wars; the 6 Day War in June 1967; the Yom Kippur War in 1973,
etc. Regardless, God is faithful, true
to His Word, and delivers Israel. The
Psalm 83 countries are not the Ezekiel Chapter 38 countries. This Psalm deals with the bordering nations
of Israel (currently Gaza/Hamas, Syria, Lebanon/Hezbollah, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi
Arabia, and Egypt). Also, the purpose of
the invading Coalition in Ezekiel Chapter 38 is to take a spoil (oil and
natural gas), not to destroy Israel, as in this Psalm. Some believe Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38 are
Pre-Tribulation events that will usher in the antichrist by enforcing an old
peace agreement (possibly the Oslo Accord Agreement during the time of
President Clinton or President Trump’s Peace Plan that was released on Tuesday,
28 Jan 2020) which will be the start of the 7 year Tribulation (see Daniel 9:27). Regardless of speculation, the antichrist
will not be revealed until after the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, when the antichrist
enforces that previous peace agreement.
There may be a time pause of up to several years between the
Pre-Tribulation Rapture and the actual start of the Tribulation.
Psalm 87.
A prophecy about the New Jerusalem and the coming Kingdom of God. We will be with Jesus when He reigns. Reference Revelation 21: 27.
Psalm 88.
A prophetic and depressing Psalm that describes the feelings of Israel
during the Tribulation. There is always
hope. Prayer is evidence of faith and
hope.
Psalm
110. A prophetic Messianic Psalm written by David
and the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament about the return and reign of
Jesus during the Millennial Period. He
is Divine, King of Kings, and Priest that will rule and judge.
Isaiah 5:
20. Woe to them that call evil good and good
evil, putting darkness for light.
Isaiah 9:
6-7. Jesus will be born and the government shall
be upon His shoulder. He will reign from
David’s throne in Jerusalem and given a kingdom that will last FOREVER.
Isaiah
Chapter 17 and Jeremiah 49: 2. Damascus, Syria will
be destroyed in a day and becomes a ruiness heap, which probably is the
catalyst that starts the Ezekiel 38/39 Gog/Magog War. Russia, Iran, and Turkey are already in Syria
which aligns with Ezekiel 38 and poses a threat to Israel. It just may be that Israel attacks and
destroys Damascus, thereby causing the Russian/Iran led Coalition to invade and
attack Israel. On the brink of being
fulfilled.
Isaiah
24: 21-23. Jesus will occupy the throne of David when He
returns to earth to reign from Mt. Zion in Jerusalem during the Millennial
period.
Isaiah
27: 6. A fulfilled prophecy that began on 14 May
1948 and continues today with Israel now being the third largest exporter of
produce (fruit) to the world.
Isaiah
41: 18-23. God will open rivers in the hills, fountains
in the valleys, and dry land with springs of water within Israel. Israel will plant trees and forests will grow
at the hand of the Lord. Prophecy
fulfilled beginning on 14 May 1948 and continues today. Prior to the rebirth of Israel on 14 May
1948, Israel was a barren wasteland.
V21-23 - God challenges the heathen gods to tell the future, but they
can’t. They are false gods.
Isaiah
46: 9-10. God declares the end from the beginning. He is God and there is no one else; none like
Him.
Isaiah
62: 1-7. The Blessings of God during the Millennium
will flow to the nations of the world through the Jewish people.
Isaiah
66: 8. Israel will be reborn in a day. Fulfilled 14 May 1948.
Jeremiah
3: 17. Jerusalem will be the throne of the Lord
during the Millennial Kingdom period.
This occurs after the 2nd Coming of Jesus toward the end of
the 7 year Tribulation period.
Jeremiah
30: 7. “The time of Jacob’s trouble” is a reference
to the 7 year Tribulation.
Jeremiah
32: 37. God brings back the Jews to Israel during a
time of restoration. This began happening
on 14 May 1948 during the rebirth of Israel as a nation. A fulfilled prophecy.
Ezekiel
11: 17. God will gather the Jews from around the
world from where they have been scattered and give them back the land of
Israel. This began to occur on 14 May 1948
during the rebirth of Israel as a nation.
A fulfilled prophecy.
Ezekiel
33: 1-9. A Watchman’s Warning. God appoints a Watchman unto Israel to hear
His Word and provide a warning from God.
If the Watchman does not convey the warning and some are lost, then God
will hold the Watchman responsible. If
people do not heed the Watchman’s warning, then the peril is upon themselves.
Ezekiel
37: 1-12; 21. The Jews will return to their homeland of
Israel. Fulfilled 14 May 1948 and
continues today.
Ezekiel
Chapters 38 & 39. Gog/Magog War. A prophecy from over 2,500 years ago. As of mid-Dec 2018, all the nations described
in the Bible are lined up to form that coalition. The countries comprising the coalition are
Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ethiopia, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Germany, and
Afghanistan. Syria is absent, but is
probably the launching point in the north through which the coalition
invades. Also, against the wishes of
Israeli PM Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, President Trump announced plans to pull
all US troops out of Syria by Feb 2019.
The US is absent in Bible prophecy.
Coincidence? Perhaps the US is
not in Bible prophecy because it has been raptured or destroyed. 38: 13 - Has thou come to take a spoil? The spoil in the Bible refers to Israel’s
huge resources of oil and natural gas that have been discovered in the past few
years, as well as their Ports to the outside world. God destroys the coalition by earthquake,
friendly fire, overflowing rain and hail, fire and brimstone to show that He is
Lord. This prophecy is on the brink of
being fulfilled.
Daniel
Chapter 7. Daniel’s vision of the Four Great Beasts
which are four kings that shall arise out of the earth. V10 refers to the Great White Throne
judgment. V14 - After the 2nd
Coming, Jesus is given an everlasting dominion of earth, (V27) along with the
Saints (the Raptured Church) that follow Him.
V19-21 refers to the fourth beast with ten horns in his head, which is
the antichrist that wages war against the saints. V23 - The fourth beast (the antichrist) will
be the fourth kingdom upon earth and shall devour the whole earth. V24 - The ten horns on the fourth beast
represent the ten kings under the antichrist during the seven year Tribulation
of which he shall subdue three of the kings and represent their kingdoms
himself.
Daniel
Chapter 8. Daniel’s 2nd vision. V23-25 talks about the rise and power of the
antichrist and his standing up against Jesus, but will be broken. V25 - While people are saying peace and
security, sudden destruction will happen.
This is globally being said now for the Middle East, a precursor to
Isaiah 17 and Ezekiel 38.
Daniel 9:
27. The antichrist will confirm and enforce an
existing peace agreement for seven years (Tribulation). This confirmation event starts the beginning
of the seven year Tribulation and reveals the identity of the antichrist. The Church has already been Raptured. Three and a half years in, the antichrist
sets himself up as God in the rebuilt Holy Temple causing the Abomination of
Desolation. Jews then realize he’s a
false messiah. A small remnant of Jews
seek refuge, some believe, in the Rock City of Petra, Jordan. The existing peace agreement could be the
Oslo Accords from 1992 reached between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and
Palestinian Yassar Arafat, brokered by U.S. President Clinton. PM Rabin was assassinated by a Vendetta
Israeli Group. Shimon Peres became the
next Prime Minister and eventually defeated in elections by PM Benjamin
Netanyahu. Maybe the existing peace
agreement is President Trump’s Peace Plan that was released on Tuesday, 28 January
2020. Land for Peace deals violates
Zechariah 12 and will not hold. Secured
by President Trump on 12 August 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, as
part of the Peace Plan, agreed to expand, accelerate, and cooperate together in
the research for a treatment of the COVID19 coronavirus. This is an effort to save Muslim, Jewish, and
Christian lives. This effort has already
been referred to as the “Abraham Accord” because Abraham is considered to be
the Father of Muslims, Jews, and Christians and provides potential for the
uniformity of the three faiths. The
Trump Administration announced that in his vision for peace, President Trump
recognized a new approach was needed for peace, security, and opportunity for
the people of the Middle East.
Additionally, in concert with President Trump’s Peace Plan, on 17 August
2020 Israel has proposed land in an effort to obtain peace and security. On Tuesday, 15 September 2020 Bahrain and the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the Abraham Accord Peace Plan with Israel in
Washington DC, hosted by President Trump.
Other Arab countries surrounding Israel are expected to follow in
signing the Peace Plan. Palestinians
living inside Israel fired rockets into Israel in Protest, but were intercepted
by the Israeli Defense System and destroyed.
Meanwhile, inside the US, Hurricane Sally hit the Gulf coast causing
devastating damage, and 100 wildfires in the West continue to burn causing
deaths and billions of dollars in damage.
Lawlessness, riots, and political division within the US continue. The COVID-19 Pandemic continues. All this is a fulfilling of Bible prophecy
during the End Times of the Church Age.
Daniel
Chapter 11. The Middle East Campaign of the
antichrist. V31 - Abomination of
Desolation.
Daniel
12: 4. Shut up the words, and seal the book, even to
the time of the end: many shall run to
and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
There is an ongoing knowledge explosion, particularly in technology and
understanding of Bible prophecy.
Joel 2: 28.
The Lord shall pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. Young men shall prophecy and see visions; and
old men shall dream dreams. A prophecy
being fulfilled now.
Joel 2:
30-31. Four Blood Moons (2014-2015). On 9/11/2015, Russia entered Syria. Since then, Iran and Turkey have entered
Syria, thereby coinciding toward the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38.
Joel
Chapter 3. The Battle of Armageddon; judgment upon
Israel’s enemies. V18 - Another fulfilled
prophecy beginning on 14 May 1948 about Israel planting vineyards and exporting
some of the best wine in the world. The
hills will flow with milk and the rivers shall flow with waters. Prior to the rebirth of Israel on 14 May
1948, Israel was a barren wasteland.
Israel will dwell forever, Egypt will become desolate, and Edom will
become a desolate wilderness for their violence against Israel.
Amos 9:
11-15. Raising up the Tabernacle of David and the
restoration of Israel as a nation, the Jews will never be pulled out of their
land again. A fulfilled prophecy that
began happening on 14 May 1948.
Nahum
Chapter 1. Our God is a jealous and powerful God. He takes vengeance on His adversaries and
reserves His wrath for His enemies. The
Lord is slow to anger and great in power.
He is good and a strong hold in the day of trouble.
Zechariah
8: 23. During the Millennial period, the world will
respect the Jewish people so much that when a Jew walks by, ten Gentiles will
say, “Let us walk with you, for we know that God is with you.”
Zechariah
12: 1-3. God will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone/a
cup of trembling for all people round about, when they shall be in siege
against both Judah (Israel) and Jerusalem.
This deals with the border stones of Jerusalem. Jerusalem’s borders will become an
intoxicating obsession of the world wanting to divide it. This is a prophecy being fulfilled now. God said all those seeking to divide
Jerusalem will be cut into pieces.
Currently, the nations of the world also seek to divide Israel to find a
peace agreement between the Palestinians and Israel, thereby brokering a land
for peace deal. It will not hold. The land belongs to Israel as given to them
by God Himself dating back to the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 15: 18-21. The US is planned to release its land for
peace deal devised by President Trump’s son-in-law Jarod Kushner sometime after
the April 2, 2019 Israeli elections.
It’s been delayed due to political reasons in both Israel and America. A third election is now scheduled in Israel
for 02 Mar 2020 because PM Netanyahu was unable to form a government after the
first 2 elections. This is unprecedented
in the history of Israel. If President
Trump does not release his peace plan, French President Macron says he will
release his plan. Is it a coincidence
the US is currently so politically and morally divided along with natural disasters
increasing in intensity and frequency?
Hardly! This is exactly what the
Bible said would happen.
Zechariah
12: 6. This is a fulfilled prophecy as a result of
the Six Day War in June 1967 about Israel recapturing and inhabiting Jerusalem.
Zechariah
12: 10. A great remnant of the Jews will be saved in
the end times at the 2nd Coming of Jesus when they repent and accept
Him as their Messiah.
Zechariah
13: 8. Two thirds of the Jews will die during the
Tribulation.
Zechariah
Chapter 14. The Second Coming of Jesus upon the Mount of
Olives, along with all the saints (Raptured Church) during an earthquake and
the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will sit
on the throne on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
He shall be King over all the earth.
Malachi
4: 5. Elijah the prophet will come before the great
and dreadful day of the Lord (2nd Coming).
New Testament:
Matthew 17: 11. Elias (Elijah) shall come first to restore
all things.
Matthew 23: 37-39. Jesus stated He would not return to the earth
to reign until the day when the Jewish people are willing to say, “Blessed is
He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Matthew
Chapter 24. End time signs as told by Jesus according to
Matthew. A cornerstone of End Time
prophecies. Wars and rumors of wars,
nations rise against nations, famine, pestilence, and earthquakes. These are the beginning of sorrows. They are happening now. Jesus also said in V34, the generation that
sees these things, including Israel being reborn in a day (14 May 1948), will
also see his return/the Rapture. V15-16
- When the Abomination of Desolation is seen, flee to the mountains. V21 - For then shall be great tribulation,
such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever
shall be. V22 - Except those days of the
Great Tribulation be shortened, no flesh would be saved, but for the elect’s
sake, those days shall be shortened.
Matthew
Chapter 25. V1-13 teaches about readiness in the parable
of the ten virgins. V14-30 teaches about
stewardship in the parable of the three servants. There is a reference to the Rapture in V10
and V13. Also, in V31, Jesus refers to
His 2nd Coming with all the holy angels with Him and sitting upon the
throne of His glory. V 32 - And before
Him shall be gathered all nations (for judgment), like a shepherd divides his sheep
from the goats. V34 refers to the righteous
inheriting the kingdom prepared from the foundations of the world and V46
refers to everlasting punishment for the evil, but the righteous into life
eternal.
Mark
Chapter 13. End time signs, abomination of desolation
told by Daniel the prophet, and days of Affliction (Tribulation) shortened to
save man as told by Jesus according to Mark.
V31 - Heaven and earth shall pass away, but God’s word shall not pass
away.
Luke 1:
31-33. God will give Jesus the throne of His father
David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob FOREVER; and of His kingdom
there will be NO END. The throne of
David is in Jerusalem (Psalm 122: 5) and He (Jesus) will allow believers to sit
with Him on His throne just as His Father (God) has allowed Him to share His
throne in heaven (Revelation 3: 21). The
“house of Jacob” is not the Church. This
is an Old Testament term for the children of Israel (Exodus 19: 3). The Church is never referred to in Scripture
as the house of Jacob.
Luke
Chapter 12. Be watchful and wait for the Lord’s
return. V40 - Jesus returns at an hour
we know not.
Luke 17:
26-30. As in the days of Noah, so shall it be also
in the days of the Son of man (Jesus); (V30) when He is revealed. This is a reference to the End Times as we
know it and the return of Jesus. At such
time, there will be an increase in evil and wickedness as in the times of Noah. V27 - People will eat, drink, and marry and
be destroyed as when the flood came. V28-29
- Likewise, as in the days of Lot when it rained fire and brimstone from heaven
and destroyed them all because they became evil, wicked, and perverse.
Luke 18:
7-8. God will avenge and vindicate His elect who
cry out to Him day and night.
Luke
Chapter 21. End Time signs as told by Jesus according to
Luke. V24 - “…and Jerusalem shall be
trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be
fulfilled.” The June 1967 Six Day War is
a fulfillment of this prophecy when Jerusalem came back under the control of
the Jews from the Gentiles. V26 - People
will suffer heart failure from fear for looking after those things which are
coming upon the earth. V27 - “And then
shall they see the Son of man Coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” A reference to the 2nd Coming. V28 - When you see these things BEGIN to
pass, look up, rejoice, your redemption draweth nigh. They have begun and are on-going. V31 - The kingdom of God is near at hand. V36 - Pray that ye may be accounted worthy to
escape all these things that shall come to pass and to stand before the Son of
man.
Luke 22:
18, Jesus said He will not drink of the fruit of
the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
He states this during the Last Supper and it is a direct reference to
the Rapture and the wedding feast of the Lamb (Jesus) with the raptured Church.
John 3:
16. Jesus said (KJV), “For God so loved the
world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 14:
6. Jesus said (KJV), “I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.”
John 14:
29. Jesus prophesies so that when it comes to
pass, we will believe in Him.
Acts 2:
16-21. Once again, the Lord shall pour out His
Spirit upon all flesh. Young men shall
prophecy and see visions; and old men shall dream dreams. World-wide revival is occurring now. More Arabs are converting from Islam to
Christianity, even in Iran, than ever before in history. Messianic Jews (Jews who believe in Jesus)
are growing in large numbers. A
prerequisite of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture.
Romans
Chapters 9 through 11. The Apostle Paul makes it crystal
clear that God has not washed His hands of the Jewish people and the (Gentile)
Church has not replaced Israel. Paul
talks about God showing mercy as He wills, Israel’s rejection of Christ,
preaching to a disobedient people, the remaining remnant, new branches (the
Gentiles) being grafted into Israel, God’s covenant to Israel, and glory to
God. Romans 11:25 refers to when the
last Gentile is saved. Then the Rapture
shall happen.
Romans 9:
3-5. The Apostle Paul affirms that God still has a
relationship with Israel and has not negated His promises to them.
1st
Corinthians Chapter 15. Resurrection witnessed, defended,
and explained. Victory over death. Explains physical vs. spiritual, celestial
vs. terrestrial, and earthly to the heavenly.
Being born again (spiritually).
Evolution; referring to different types of flesh.
Colossians
1: 18. Jesus is the Head of the Body, having
preeminence (describing the Church with Him as the Head and us (the saints, his
followers), as the body).
1st
Thessalonians 1: 10. Wait for Jesus from heaven, who delivered us
from the wrath to come. This is a
Rapture reference indicating we are spared from the upcoming Tribulation.
1st
Thessalonians 5: 2. The day of the Lord will come like a thief in
the night, referring to the rapture that it will happen suddenly and
unexpectedly to those not watching.
1st
Thessalonians 5: 3. While people are saying peace and security,
then sudden destruction will come upon “them” suddenly like birth pangs upon a
woman with child, and “they” shall not escape.
“Them” and “they” being non-believers and unaware of God’s word.
1st
Thessalonians 5: 4-5. A crucial verse stating that “believers” are
not in darkness that the day should overtake you like a thief in the night, for
you are children of light and children of the day. As believers, “We” are not of the night, nor
of darkness. “We,” as believers and
watching for the Lord’s return, will know the season of His return. The season is now and it can happen at any
time.
1st
Thessalonians 5: 9-23. V9-11 - Be encouraged, we are
spared the Tribulation. V9 and V23 are
Rapture references.
2nd
Thessalonians 2: 1-4. Don’t be troubled, comfort one another, be
thankful, because the day of the Lord (day of God’s wrath upon the earth; the
beginning of the 7 year Tribulation) shall NOT come, except there come a
falling away (Rapture) FIRST. The
antichrist will then be revealed. The antichrist
exalts himself above all and sets himself up in the rebuilt Holy Temple
declaring himself to be God. (Hint -
He’s probably not a muslim.)
2nd
Thessalonians 2: 5-8. The Holy Spirit, who acted as the Restrainer,
will then be taken out of the way. The
Holy Spirit resides in us and once the Rapture occurs the Holy Spirit will be
taken out of the way and Satan will be free to act as he pleases. All hell will break loose on the earth during
this time of the Tribulation. Iniquity
(lawlessness) will abound and the love of many will grow cold (a reference to
Matthew 24: 12).
2nd
Thessalonians 2: 9-12. Satan displays all power, signs,
and lying wonders and the unrighteous will be deceived and believe Satan’s
lies. Because the unrighteous rejected
Jesus (who is the way, the truth, and the life), God will send a powerful
delusion so the wicked will be deceived and believe Satan’s lies. The wicked will be condemned because they
rejected the truth. With their hearts
already hardened because they turned against God, He will turn them over to their
own wickedness (a depraved mind), inventing ways to do evil with no
understanding, love, or mercy.
1st
Timothy 4: 1-3. In the latter times some shall depart from
the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits (demons), and doctrines of devils;
speaking lies in hypocrisy and having seared consciences, forbidding others to
marry and commanding others to abstain from eating meats.
2nd
Timothy 3: 1-4. Nineteen prevailing characteristics during
the End Times as we know it.
2nd
Timothy 4: 2-5. During the End Times people will not endure
the sound doctrine of God’s Word. They
will turn away from the Truth and will only listen to what they want to hear. Many (feel good) churches will adapt and not
preach the true Word of God, but only what the people want to hear.
Titus 2:
11-15. What to do during the End Times to be ready
for the rapture: live soberly,
righteously, and godly, looking for the Rapture (Blessed Hope). Deny ungodliness and worldly lusts. Bible prophecy is not just for informational
purposes, but also for our transformation and motivation toward godliness. Now is the time to keep God close and develop
a relationship with Him through Christ.
If you are not willing to live for Christ before the Tribulation, what
makes you think you are willing to die for Christ during the Tribulation? The time to choose will soon be over.
Hebrews
10: 25. Referring to the return of Jesus and the
subsequent judgment in V27, we are to encourage one another as we see the day approaching. We are warned in V31 that it is a terrifying
thing to fall into the hands of the living God for those who willfully sin
after receiving knowledge of the truth and have trodden underfoot the Son of
God.
2nd
Peter 1: 19-21. Prophecy is completely reliable as it is unto
a light that shineth in a dark place, not told by the will of men, but as they
were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2nd
Peter 3: 3-13. During the last days there will be scoffers (mockers
of God’s Word and prophecy), walking after their own lusts, following their own
evil desires. FYI: God shall not be mocked. Don’t become too comfortable in this
world. It’s not home. Being with the Lord in heaven is our
home. Life is hard, but God is good! Some prophecies and events are then listed. V9 - The Lord is longsuffering, not willing
that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
1st
John 2: 15-18. Don’t love the things of this world. It is spiritual adultery. Love the Father (God), not the world. The antichrist shall come.
Revelation Notes and General Outline:
Revelation
is the testimony of Jesus Christ which God gave unto Him and conveyed to the
Apostle John. John was about 84 years
old at the time and was exiled on the Isle of Patmos, which is about 6 miles by
10 miles in size. Blessed are those that
readeth, and they that hear and keepeth the sayings and prophecy of the Book of
Revelations (Revelation 1: 3, 22: 7).
Revelation
Chapters 1 - 3. Are during the Pre-Rapture period dealing
with the past and present. The Church is
mentioned nineteen times during these first three Chapters since it has not yet
been Raptured. Chapter 1: 19 is referred
to as the “Divine Outline” of the Book of Revelation because John has been
raptured up and Jesus tells him to write down the past, present, and future. Messages are conveyed to the 7 Churches
during that time located in Asia, now known as the general area of modern day
Turkey. The messages are relevant today
as were during that time.
Revelation
3: 10. God will take the Church out (Rapture) prior
to the Tribulation (God will keep thee from the hour of temptation), which
shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Revelation
Chapters 4 - 5.
Chapter 4: 1 is the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, also known as the “Blessed
Hope”. Chapters 4 and 5 are during the
time of the Rapture. Chapter 5: 8
mentions the 24 Elders which represent the Church that has been raptured. V10 - The Raptured Church will be kings and
priests unto God and shall reign on the earth after the 2nd Coming
of Christ during the Millennial Kingdom Age.
V11-14 - Worthy is the Lamb to receive power, riches, wisdom, strength,
honor, glory, and blessing forever and ever.
Revelation
Chapters 6 - 19.
These Chapters occur during the period of the 7 year Tribulation. The Church is not mentioned because it has
been raptured. The purpose of the
Tribulation is for the salvation of Israel.
The 4 Horses of the Apocalypse are discussed. There will be evil and destruction upon the
entire earth. One fourth of the world’s
population (2 billion people) will be annihilated during the first 3.5 years of
the 7 year Tribulation. Unless these
days be shortened (limited to a 7 year period), all mankind will be destroyed. The beast (Chapter 11) is the antichrist and
the dragon (Chapter 12) is Satan. The
false prophet represents the one world religious leader (Chapter 16). The great eagle (Chapter 12) represents God.
Revelation
Chapter 6. Discusses the 4 Horseman of the Apocalypse
and the 7 Seals on the Book held by Jesus, who is the only one worthy to open
the seals on the Book. The first 6 Seals
are opened by Jesus. One interpretation
on the color and meaning of the 4 horses is:
White Horse represents the antichrist; Red Horse represents War; Black
Horse represents Famine; Pale (light green) Horse represents Death.
Revelation
Chapter 7. Twelve thousand people are sealed from each
tribe of Israel, totaling 144,000.
Revelation
Chapter 11. The Prophecy of the Two Witnesses. The 2 Witnesses are believed to be Elijah and
Enoch. Some think it might be Moses
instead of Enoch. However, Moses already
died a physical death and Elijah and Enoch have not. They were raptured up. The 2 Witnesses are killed and their bodies
lie in the streets of Jerusalem for 3.5 days for all the world to see. They are then resurrected by God and ascend
into Heaven in a cloud while their enemies watch.
Revelation
Chapter 12. The Sign in the Sky fulfilled 23 Sep 2017. Spiritual warfare in Heaven. Michael and his angels fought against Satan
and his angels and cast them out of Heaven and into the earth. Knowing that his time is short, Satan has
come with great wrath deceiving the whole world. His purpose is to rob, kill, and destroy. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and sea.
Revelation
Chapter 13. One world economy, government, and religion
controlled by the antichrist is set into place.
Crypto currency may very well be the global currency used during this
time. The Beast of the Sea with 7 Heads
and 10 Horns represents the antichrist rising up. The 10 horns represent 10 Kingdoms/countries
of which the antichrist is the Head of 3 of the Kingdoms and the other 7
Kingdoms are headed by other leaders that report to the antichrist. V3 - The antichrist receives a deadly wound,
but he heals and lives. Power was given
unto him, the antichrist, for another 3.5 years, which is the second half of
the Tribulation, known as the Great Tribulation. The Abomination of Desolation occurs starting
in V14. The antichrist sets himself up
with his image in the rebuilt Holy Temple and claims to be God and demands to
be worshipped. V16 - People are forced
to take the ‘Mark of the Beast’ in their right hand or in their forehead; or be
beheaded (V17) in order to buy or sell.
V18 - The number of the name of the antichrist is 666.
Is it a
coincidence that the French President Emmanuel Macron is currently trying to
form a 10 nation coalition in Europe to defend Europe from Russia, China, and
the US? The name Emmanuel means “God
with Us”! He is on the watch list as a
candidate for the antichrist.
Revelation
Chapter 14. 144,000, being the first-fruits unto God and
Jesus (the Lamb), redeemed from the earth with the Lamb are singing before the
throne. V7 - Fear God, and give glory to
Him for the hour of judgment arrives.
Babylon (Rome) falls. V14-20 -
The ripe harvest of the earth is cast into the great winepress of the wrath of
God.
Revelation
Chapter 15. Deals with 7 angels holding 7 vials with the
last 7 plagues filled with the wrath of God to be poured out upon the earth and
the Tabernacle of the Testimony in heaven.
Revelation
Chapter 16. The 7 vials of God’s wrath are poured out
upon the earth by the 7 angels.
Revelation
Chapter 17. The location of Mystery Babylon is Rome and
the Great Harlot is the one World Religion set up by the antichrist that is
centered in Rome.
Revelation
Chapter 18. About the Empire of Babylon being fallen,
thrown down, it’s iniquities, and destruction.
Revelation
19: 9-10. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb will be
ongoing with the Raptured Church in Heaven during the time of the 7 year
Tribulation.
Revelation
19: 11-21. Occurs at the time of the 2nd
Coming of Jesus. V15 - Jesus, out of His
mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations, and He
shall rule them with a rod of iron. He
treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. V19-21 is the Battle of Armageddon. V20 - The antichrist and false prophet are
thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelation
Chapter 20. Satan is bound for a thousand years
(Millennial Kingdom Age) and then loosed for a little while. The nations are deceived and the 2nd
Gog/Magog War occurs, the number of whom is as the sands of the sea. Fire comes down from God out of heaven and
devours them. Satan is cast into the
Lake of Fire where the beast (antichrist) and false prophet are and tormented
forever.
Revelation
Chapter 21. The New Heaven and Earth are set in place by
God. The first Heaven and Earth have
passed away. The New Jerusalem descends
from Heaven to Earth. There is no more
sea. God Himself will dwell with men and
be their God. There will be no more
death, tears, sorrow, crying, or pain for these have all passed away.
Revelation
Chapter 22. Is during the time of the New Heaven and
Earth. V7 - Behold, I (Jesus, the Bright
and Morning Star) come quickly (like a thief in the night) is a reference to
the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, a meeting in the air where Jesus comes for his
bride, the Church. The 2nd
Coming happens after the 7 year Tribulation.
There are numerous references throughout the Bible to the Pre-Tribulation
Rapture. Maranatha!
Breakout of End Time Wars (as
preached by Evangelist Pastor (Dr.) David Reagan of Lion and Lamb Ministries:
First War of
Gog/Magog (Ezekiel 38 and 39).
The War of Extermination
(Psalm 83).
The
Conventional War of the Tribulation (Revelation 6).
The Nuclear
War of the Tribulation (Revelation 8 and 9).
The War in
the Heavens (Revelation 12).
The War
against the Jews and the Saints (Revelation12).
The Middle
East Campaign of the antichrist (Daniel 11).
The Battle
of Armageddon (Joel 3, Zechariah 14, Revelation 19).
Second
Battle of Gog/Magog (Revelation 20).
A Possible/Probable Sequence of
Events:
Pre-Tribulation
Rapture (Revelation 4: 1).
Judgment
(Bema) Seat of Christ for believers and the Raptured Church (Matthew 16: 27). Five Heavenly Crowns are mentioned in the
Bible:
2. Crown of Glory (1st Peter 5: 4 - For Pastors and Elders).
3. Crown of Righteousness (2nd Timothy 4: 8 - For the Righteous).
4. Crown for Soul Winners, also known as the Crown of Exultation or Rejoicing (1st Thessalonians 2: 19, Philippians 4: 1 - For Evangelists).
Tribulation
(4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, 7 Seals, 7 Trumpets, 7 Vials, (Revelation 6 -
19)). The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
will be ongoing with the Raptured Church in Heaven during the time of the 7
year Tribulation (Revelation 19: 9-10).
Again, the purpose of the Tribulation is for the Salvation of Israel.
Second
Coming of Jesus, the righteous judge, along with the return of the Raptured Church
(Revelation 19: 11-18). Jesus will
return in like manner as He left. He
will descend from the clouds upon the Mount of Olives, walk across the Kidron
Valley to the Temple of the Mount. There
will be a huge earthquake at the time of His return.
Armageddon (Joel
3, Zechariah 14, Revelation 19: 19-21).
Judgment of
Nations (Matthew 25: 32-46).
Millennial
Reign (Kingdom Age) of Christ (Revelation 20).
Second
Battle of Gog/Magog (Revelation 20: 7-10).
Great White
Throne Judgment. The evil are judged and
cast into the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20: 14).
New Heaven
and New Earth (Revelation 21).
The Seven Feasts.
The Seven Feasts in Leviticus 23 of the Old Testament celebrated by the
Jews point to both the fulfilled prophecies of the Spring Feasts and the still
unfulfilled prophecies of the Fall Harvest Feasts:
2. Unleavened Bread: Exodus from Egypt. No time for the bread to rise. (Burial of Jesus).
3. First Fruits: Israel passing through the Red Sea. (Resurrection of Jesus).
4. Pentecost: Israel receives the Torah at Mt. Sinai. (The body of the Church is conceived).
5. Trumpets: The sounding of trumpets/release from prison. (Rapture of the Church).
6. Atonement: Judgment of the righteous and wicked. (2nd Coming of Jesus).
Rapture Verses:
Matthew 25:
10, 13. John 14: 1-3. Romans 8: 19.
1st Corinthians 1: 7-8; 15: 51-53; 16: 22. Philippians 3: 20-21; 4: 5. Colossians 3: 4. 1st Thessalonians 1: 10; 2:
19; 4: 13-18; 5: 9, 23. 2nd
Thessalonians 2: 1, 3. 1st
Timothy 6: 14. 2nd Timothy 4: 1, 8. Titus
2: 13. Hebrews 9: 28. James 5: 7-9.
1st Peter 1: 7, 13; 5: 4.
1st John 2: 28; 3: 2.
Jude 21. Revelation 2: 25;
3: 10; 16: 15; 22: 7, 12, 20.
Second Coming Verses:
Daniel 2:
44-45; 7: 9-14; 12: 1-3. Zechariah
12: 10; 14: 1-15. Matthew
13: 41; 16: 27; 24: 15-31; 25: 31; 26: 64.
Mark 13: 14-27; 14: 62. Luke
21: 25-28. Acts 1: 9-11; 3:
19-21. 1st Thessalonians 3:
13. 2nd Thessalonians 1:
6-10; 2: 8. 1st Peter 4:
12-13. 2nd Peter 3:
1-14. Jude 14-15. Revelation 1: 7; 19: 11; 20: 6.
Note: The most descriptive Rapture and Second Coming
Bible verses above, taken in full context with their Chapters, are underlined.
