2012?
2012?
The Doomsday Prophesies
vs.
Biblical Prophecies
By
Gary Primo
Feb. 20, 2010
Introduction
This is my 3rd try at completing this study. The first time I was almost finished and my computer caught several viruses that damaged my system. I had to format the hard drive to fix the problem and naturally lost everything. Three days after I got the computer fixed, my house caught fire and was totally destroyed along with all its contents. We had to find another place to live and replace what we could. Thanks to my cousin, Rhonda, I was given a replacement PC and here I am giving this study one more attempt.
The purpose of this study, like all my other studies, is to attempt to separate fact from fiction where mainstream ideology is concerned. Is the world going to end in 2012? Is Yahshua’s return imminent and tied to 2012 in any way? The answers to these two questions are both answered in the Scriptures for all who believe the Scriptures are holy and infallible. A third question one has to ask oneself in regard to interpreting Scriptural prophesies is what calendar to make our calculations from – the Hebrew or the Gregorian? I trust this study will answer those questions. It is a rather long study because I have copied almost the entire Book of Revelation, as it is so rich with prophesy, to save everyone time looking up these passages. I copied and pasted the verses from an online site, but have changed the pagan names with the proper sacred ones.
Thanks to sloppy translating by both the Greek and English translators, the original term “end of the age” was commonly mistranslated as “end of the world”. My studies have shown that there is quite a difference between the two terms. One first has to understand what is meant by “the end of the age”. Astrologically, an age is a period of time approximately 5,125 years long. It is part of a phenomenon know as “The Precession of the Equinoxes”, which is the natural shifting of the earth’s axis 21 degrees. Encyclopedia.com explains it as follows.
precession of the equinoxes
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“The precession of the equinoxes is the westward motion of the equinoxes along the ecliptic . This motion was first noted by Hipparchus c.120 BC The precession is due to the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun on the equatorial bulge of the earth, which causes the earth's axis to describe a cone in somewhat the same fashion as a spinning top. As a result, the celestial equator (see equatorial coordinate system ), which lies in the plane of the earth's equator, moves on the celestial sphere , while the ecliptic, which lies in the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun, is not affected by this motion. The equinoxes, which lie at the intersections of the celestial equator and the ecliptic, thus move on the celestial sphere. Similarly, the celestial poles move in circles on the celestial sphere, so that there is a continual change in the star at or near one of these poles (see Polaris ). After a period of about 26,000 years the equinoxes and poles lie once again at nearly the same points on the celestial sphere. Because the gravitational effects of the sun and moon are not always the same, there is some wobble in the motion of the earth's axis; this wobble, called nutation , causes the celestial poles to move, not in perfect circles, but in a series of S-shaped curves with a period of 18.6 years. There is some further precession caused by the gravitational influences of the other planets; this precession affects the earth's orbit around the sun and thus causes a shift of the ecliptic on the celestial sphere. The precession of the earth's orbital plane is sometimes called planetary precession, and that of the earth's equatorial plane (caused by the sun and moon) is called luni-solar precession; the combined effect of the moon, the sun, and the planets is called general precession. Planetary precession is much less than luni-solar precession. The precession of the equinoxes was first explained by Isaac Newton in 1687.”
This phenomenon is closely related to our solar system’s movement around the Galactic center found in the middle of the Milky Way. This rotation takes the same amount of time (approximately 26,000 years) to complete. The date, December 21, 2012, marks the completion of not only the precession of the equinoxes but of the rotation of the solar system as well. On that date we will be in exactly the same location of the universe as we were 26,000 years ago.
Check out the following site for a more detailed explanation.
http://alignment2012.com/whatisga.htm
We will also cross over the galactic equator on that date and enter the age of Aquarius. The age of Aquarius is presumed to be an age of peace and spiritual enlightenment. Some say we will also cross over into the fourth dimension. This might have been first explained by Isaac Newton, but both the Mayans and the ancient Sumerians based their calendars on the precession of equinoxes and they are still quite accurate today. How they came by this knowledge is another study on its own.
In contrast, “the end of the world” suggests that all life and the world itself are going to be extinguished at this time. Nowhere does the Bible suggest such a scenario. The Book of Revelation, rather, states quite plainly that YHVH, at the end of the 7,000 years of mankind’s history, is going to establish His throne and temple on the earth. The earth will be changed at that time from a physical body to a spiritual one where nothing corruptible will be able to exist. Corruption cannot inherit incorruption. YHVH’s plan is primarily to reproduce Himself through mankind first, and afterward, the angelic realm. Yes, that’s right. Like mankind, the angelic realm is yet an incomplete creation. In the end, after the human harvest is complete, the angelic harvest will begin when they, like us, will be judged. What is the point of judgment if there is no reward for the innocent and punishment for the guilty?
YHVH’s promise of eternal life does not only pertain to humans and angels but to the planet as well. If there are trees they will live forever. They will bear fruit every day forever. Life will no longer be dependent on the sun, but rather, the light of the Creator. Since we will no longer have a sun, there will be no central point to tell time. Time will no longer exist. There will be no night, only day. If there are animals, they too will live forever and will freely communicate with us. Death will be conquered and where there is no death there is no decay. Planet earth is to be the headquarters of creation for the entire universe. From here, the new creation of powerful light beings, with the gift of inherent life, capable as their Father, will create life on all the planets throughout the universe. YHVH’s vision is to gaze upon a creation that is filled with life. Creating life, as with any parent, is what gives Him His greatest joy.
The Prophesies
A currently running TV series called the “Nostradamus Effect” is a real eye opener as to how many prophesies from all walks of life on the earth; exist concerning the end of the age. It is well worth watching. Nostradamus is likely the most popular of all such prophets. I really do not feel qualified to judge weather he was a true or false prophet as the proponents on both sides of the fence present convincing arguments. Whether the prophecies come true or not, either discipline will simply revise they interpretations and continue on undaunted. Since his end time prophesies do compliment those in the bible and non-biblical writings, I am convinced that something unprecedented in all man’s history is about to occur. Two thirds of mankind will not survive it.
The problem (as I see it) is with date setting. Biblical prophecies would be based on the Sacred Hebrew calendar (360 days) which marks time by the phases of the moon, not the Roman calendar (365 days) which marks time by the revolutions of the earth in context with the sun. The difference in time over a 2,000 year period would be 10,000 days or 27.7 years according to the Hebrew calendar and 27.4 years according to the Roman calendar. However, according to the Roman calendar, man reached the end of the allotted 6,000 years in the year 2000. According to the Jewish calendar we still have over 200 years to go. I have found no proof that the date Dec. 21, 2012 and the end of the 6,000 years allotted to man are in any way synonymous. The two systems obviously have different starting dates.
The Galactic alignment, the end of this present age and the beginning of the age of Aquarius will begin on December 21, 2012. That we know is a fact, because we can plainly see it coming via high powered telescopes.
Another thing that scientists can plainly see is Planet X or Nibiru (as the ancient Sumerians called it) as it is preparing to enter our solar system. The scientists claim that this planet is only slightly larger than Pluto and will present no threat to Earth, but others claim it is only slightly smaller than Jupiter and its gravitational pull will cause unprecedented disasters in every corner of the globe. That is no small difference. The most information about his 10th planet comes to us from the ancient Sumerians via the renowned archeologist Zechariah Stitchen. The Sumerians believed Nibiru was the 10th planet in our solar system; however they included the moon and the sun to come up with a total of 12 heavenly bodies. They understood this 10th planet to have an ecliptic orbit that took it far out into the universe and back to orbit our sun. The length of its orbit, and thereby the length of its year, is believed to be 3600 years. It last past close by the earth around the time Moses was imploring of the Pharaoh to free the children of Israel. Could its passing be tied to the miracles of Moses? Some are claiming so, though it is impossible to prove.
The ancient Sumerians also associated the coming of planet Nibiru with visitations by strange beings from the sky. These beings taught the Sumerians many facts concerning the universe, the precession of the equinoxes and what to expect at the end of this age.
Here we are now, in the 21st century, with Nibiru quickly approaching again and at the same time we are constantly hearing of UFO sightings all around the globe. If true, could the true desire of these alien beings be to warn us of and prepare us for the terrible events prophesied to come?
In Sumerian and other cultures this planet also became known as “the Comet Planet”. That is because, as it passes through the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Neptune, it will be “kicking” asteroids out of its way and hurtling in all directions. There is also an enormous tail, made up of comets and asteroids, dragging behind it. The odds of the Earth getting struck by one of them are quite good. The Book of Revelation tells us that at the end of the age, two large asteroids are going to strike the earth, one on the land, and one in the sea. It also talks of hail, mixed with fire and brimstone raining down out of the sky. This could be a large asteroid exploding over top of us or an eruption of a super volcano, such as the one threatening to erupt right now in Yellowstone Park. It could also be talking of a nuclear explosion. Whatever the source, it is going to be frightening and deadly.
What is also frightening is the fact that scientists and prophets of all eras and backgrounds, are coming closer and closer to total agreement as to what to expect at the end of the age. The government-controlled media likes to downplay what is coming as to prevent panic and anarchy, but as the date quickly approaches and the unfolding events come to pass, they will no longer be able to mask what is occurring. It will be a time of tribulation like the world has never known since man’s time on earth. Those who survive will be very fortunate indeed.
The only source of reliable prophesies that I recognize is the Bible. So I would like to focus on biblical prophesies concerning the end of the age. Remember the difference between the two calendars that I pointed out earlier. The end of the age may not equate to the date of the return of Yahshua. That event may yet be more than 200 years into the future.
Yahshua’s Own Words
Matthew 24:3 - 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?
Here is an example of sloppy English translators following the Greek instead of the original Hebrew, which was readily available and still available today (speaking only of the Book of Matthew). The original Greek was “aion” meaning age, not world.
4 - And Yahshua answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 - For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive many.
It is commonly believed that Christians are the true followers of the Hebrew Messiah. However, what is not commonly known is that Christianity is nothing more than a melting pot for all the world’s pagan religions. It started with copying Mithraism, which was the prime contender for Christianity at the time and over time picked up other pagan traditions and customs as Christianity was forced by the Roman Catholic Church upon the rest of the world. Read my article “The Christian Counterfeit” for more details. Since the reformation, hundreds of Christian groups have splintered off from the Mother church (RCC) and have merely continued spreading the same lies as their mother, the great harlot of Revelation. The names “Jesus” and “Christ” are also of pagan origin. The name Jesus (Gk. Iesous) was likely borrowed from the goddess of healing, Jesu (Iesu). Christ is spin off of “Christos” (or Kristos), a form of “Chrishna” (Krishna), a pagan god of eastern origin. The form of the word Christian or Christiani was coined by the Roman persecutors after the term Augustiani, which was a group of devotees or imperial cheerleaders for the emperor Augustus. It was first applied to Believers by the Roman occupiers as a term of ridicule. It eventually stuck. In early America, when slavery was in its hayday, the slave’s names were always changed and they were given Christianized “slave names”. The purpose was to alienate them from their former lives (who they were) as much as possible. This is what the Romans tried to do with the Christians. According to Roman law all religious groups had to be registered. When the world began to see the new faith as separate from the Jewish faith, they were required to register, but since the Believers saw themselves as merely being grafted into the Hebrew faith and no different at all (except their belief in Yahshua) than any Jew. Therefore, the Romans took it upon themselves to register the group under the name “Christiani). This event happened in Antioch. Even though the Christians eventually took this name upon themselves, the name itself still remains a slave name.
Satan has weaved a very intricate web of lies and deceit through the Christian religion. He has not only confused the faith of the 1st century believers, but has counterfeited the true Messiah, his message, and even YHVH Himself. According to the Hebrew faith there is only one Elohim and His name is YHVH. There is only one Son begotten of YHVH and His name (now) is Yahshua. It was Yahshua who created everything else in the universe via the power of the Father. He is one (the firstborn) of the creation of YHVH. Remember that an entire tree springs from a single seed. He, like all the rest of creation, had to learn to become perfect, suffer, die and be resurrected to judgment and life as the firstborn of an entirely new creation, that He might have preeminence in all things. We are to follow in His footsteps spreading the truth of YHVH, not the lies of Rome.
6 - And ye shall hear of wars and rumours 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.
There have definitely been a lot of wars since Yahshua spoke these words. The worst have been the two world wars. The worst is yet to come – the third world war.
The Book of Daniel gives us details of this war. The King of the North is Rome. Its military instrument today is the U.S. which is already heavily entrenched in war in the Middle East. When they threaten to join Israel and invade Egypt and Ethiopia, they will encourage the wrath of China and Russia and the beginning of WW3. We are plainly told in the Book of Daniel that from the time Rome establishes the abomination of desolation in the rebuilt temple, we can count 3 ½ years till the second coming of HaMashiyack. Since that temple has not been built yet, nor likely will be in the immediate future, we can presume that the time of the return of Yahshua will follow some time after the 2012 date.
Here are some interesting sites to study:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/year/eqstats.php
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/increase_in_earthquakes.php
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/how_much_bigger.php
What they don’t know is how frequently earthquakes occurred before the use of seismographs. Therefore, science cannot really tell us if the frequency of earthquakes has increased since the beginning of the 20th century.
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.
This prophesy began quite early after Yahshua’s ministry with the very first martyr, Steven. Since then, millions who dared to defy the Roman Catholic Church and seek the truth, have been so killed. Which would you say is the most hated nation on the earth today? If you answered Israel, you would be correct. Next to them is the United States.
Those who take it upon themselves to seek out the roots of their faith ultimately come face to face with the Hebrew faith. There is nothing worse in Christian circles than returning to the customs and traditions of the hated Jews. In Roman days it was against the law for any Roman citizen who was not Jewish to practice the customs and traditions of the Jews. The punishment for this crime was flogging, imprisonment, losing one’s job, home, belongings, family and in many cases, death. In the middle ages we would have been branded a heretic and killed. In more recent centuries, we would have been accused of witchcraft and burnt at the stake. Today we are merely branded as cults and are heavily persecuted by the government-controlled media. Lies are told and the truth twisted by those who champion the lies of Satan. Before the end of man’s rule over his own affairs, true believers are once again face imprisonment and death at the hands of their persecutors.
11 - And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 - And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 - But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Many false prophets have definitely arisen and deceived many well meaning people. The problem is that most people do not want to face YHVH on their own. They either don’t feel worthy or they are afraid. We forget that we have aloving Elohim that forgives our sins, and at no time should we be afraid and try to hide from Him. As sons and daughters of the supreme Elohim, and because we are believers, we have that open door before us to stand on our own before YHVH and ask for the gift of perfection.
Verse 12 states that iniquity shall abound. This is not only talking about civil law, but of the Laws of YHVH. Whereas the laws of men do not extend beyond Earth, the laws of YHVH extend throughout the entire universe. Which would you say were the most important laws? If we do not wish to be caught in the act of committing iniquity, then we must come under obedience to the supreme Laws of YHVH. There can be no salvation without obedience to the Law. Those who say that Yahshua did away with the law, are liars who have not taken the time to check out the facts for themselves and have merely listened to their deceived teachers, regurgitating what has been taught them.
Verse 13 makes a very important statement striking down both the “once saved, always saved” doctrine and the “Rapture” theory. The former believes that once baptized they do not have to work for salvation any more. The later believes that they will be raptured into heaven before the tribulation starts. Both are wrong. We are already in the end days and iniquity does abound. The Laws of YHVH take a back seat to what we desire for ourselves. Homosexuality and abortion are both being accepted by mainstream Christianity. The laws and holy days of YHVH have been discarded and replaced by Roman laws and holidays. Civil law, in some cases, does not allow us to teach our children the truth. They are confused learning the truth at home and lies at school. They are already being groomed to report their parents to the authorities if parents teach anything contrary to the school curriculum. Some day they might be the ones responsible for us being jailed and killed. The fact remains that without obedience to the supreme Laws of YHVH, we will not see salvation. If we do not endure until the end, through trial and tribulation, then we will not see salvation. We are to WORK out our salvation with fear and trembling. We must remain steadfast through all adversity and emerge pure. The promise of salvation is indeed a gift, but to actually accomplish it, takes a lot of work, patience and courage.
14 - And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
The gospel has already been preached through the world. Not many have responded, but the seed has been planted and throughout the tribulation, that seed will be nurtured and grow.
15 - When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
16 - Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
17 - Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
18 - Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
19 - And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
20 - But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath day:
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.
The abomination of desolation spoken of here is a monument or idol of some kind that will be set up by the Roman/US coalition sometime after the temple is rebuilt by the Jews. In the days of the Greek occupation, pigs were sacrificed on the alter of the Temple. That is what set off the Maccabean wars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabees
Once again this will be the cause of war between the Jews and the occupying forces. Residents who cannot fight will flee the city. This will be the beginning of the tribulation.
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.
Naturally this seems to say that the saints will not have to endure this tribulation for long, but endure they must. Another slant has been added to this verse recently, which is, that the actual length of a day might be shortened by the events to occur at the end of this age. Some are saying that the speed at which the Earth turns may be speeded up and shorten the length of a day to as low as 18 hours. Its relevance to this passage is vague at best, but it is still something to consider.
23 - Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Messiah, or there; believe it not.
24 - For there shall arise false Messiahs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
These end-time deceivers are going to be the craftiest of all, even threatening to deceive the very elect themselves. They will have the power of the antichrist, showing great signs and wonders. They will not only convince the world but most of Christianity as well. When the RCC becomes the state religion of the coming One World Order, many of her daughter churches will fall and come into line with the teachings of the Mother of all Harlots. True believers will be forced into hiding. It will truly be an age of martyrs.
25 - Behold, I have told you before.
26 - Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
27 - For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
There will be no mistaking when the Son of Man returns. The whole world will see His coming. At first mankind might think they are being invaded by space aliens and turn to fight, but soon afterward the survivors will know without mistake or deception that this is the real thing.
28 - For wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
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.
Here again is a time frame. The tribulation will end with a period of extreme darkness. Whatever event might cause this (nuclear fallout, volcanic ash or dust from a meteoroid collision), it will be comparable to the darkness that swept over Egypt during the time of Moses. It might last weeks or months. It will be a time of great terror and death on the earth. It will remind us of our sins and that sin is nurtured in darkness, and of how dependant we are upon YHVH for light and life.
Perhaps at the same time we will experience the final great earthquake that will shake the entire Earth and remove islands and mountains from their place. Imagine how frightening that will be, to experience the greatest earthquake ever recorded under a veil of absolute darkness. The terror will be so great that even the best horror-story writer could not imagine it.
Then a great light is going to pierce and drive away that darkness. That light will be the true Son of YHVH returning to rescue His elect and lead the survivors to salvation. The survivors will awaken to a new earth. The demographics will all be changed by the earthquake. Great cities will have been swallowed up by the earth. Islands, and perhaps entire continents will have disappeared and new ones will have risen from the ocean floors. Once great mountain ranges will be flat plains. We will have to create a new map of the world. And then we will hear the sound of a great trumpet, as the angels of YHVH sound the arrival of the new King, Yahshua, as He descends to Earth to take His rightful place of King of the Earth. The trumpets will be a call to all people left on the earth to come and worship Yahshua. If these evens are synonymous with the end of the age, then they will be happening quickly.
The following verses are what Yahshua spoke after His death and resurrection.
Matt. 28:16 - Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Yahshua had appointed them.
17 - And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
18 - And Yahshua came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son by the power of holy spirit:
20 - Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
In verse 19 the words I bolded appear as (“and the Holy Ghost”), but since I believe that the “trinity” theory is the most blasphemous doctrine of the Christian faith, I have change it back to what was most likely the original Hebrew. I know that it would not have appeared so in the original Hebrew because no trinity of the office of YHVH exists in the Hebrew faith. The Shema states quite clearly that there is but one Creator Elohim. The Christian doctrine declares there are three rolled up into one. It is a double talking, blasphemous doctrine that should have no place in the beliefs of any believer.
In verse 20, Yahshua declares that He will be with His apostles (spiritually) to the end of their lives and with every true believer until the end of the age (not world). There will be a time (during the great tribulation) when we will be forsaken just as Yahshua was just before His crucifixion. We must be sure to remain faithful through that period.
1 John 3:4 - Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5 - And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6 - Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
I thought I’d throw these verses in for those still believing that Yahshua did away with the Law. Here the definition of sin is plainly spelt out – sin is the transgression of the Law. These verses plainly expose the lies of Christianity’s antinomian doctrine in just three short sentences. We have already read that only those who persevere (in keeping the laws, statutes and doctrines of the Hebrew faith) until the end will be saved. The promise of salvation is offered at baptism. The rest is up to us. We must work out our salvation by remaining steadfast and true to the Eternal Law of YHVH until the end (either of our lives, or the coming of Yahshua). Believe no man, not even me, but search and prove all things yourself.
The Book of Revelation
Rev. 1:1 - The Revelation of Yahshua HaMashiyack, which Elohim gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
2 - Who bare record of the word of Elohim, and of the testimony of Yahshua HaMashiyack, and of all things that he saw.
This opening statement clarifies who is responsible for authoring this book. It is the revelation of Yahshua HaMashiyack, not John who recorded it via the angel. Today there is much argument as to whether John actually authored the book and whether the book should be removed from the New Testament altogether. However there is both a blessing and a curse attached to this book near the end of it.
The Blessing:
Revelation 22:7 - Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
The Curse:
Rev. 22:18 - For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, Elohim shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 - And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, Elohim shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Whoever the author is (if not John), then wouldn’t he have been placing a curse upon himself by these statements? Would John have called such a curse upon himself? Anyone who tries to remove this Book from the NT will be so cursed. The book is full of vital information. For the purpose of this study, I am trying to stay focused on the events to take place at the end of the age, but a full commentary will be short coming.
Rev. 22:12 - And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
13 - I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
In verse 12 were learn that Yahshua is coming to judge the world; to reward the righteous and punish the wicked. What does it say is going to be the criteria for such judgment – “according as his work shall be”. If salvation is by grace alone, as many claim, then how do works fit into the picture? I heard it said once that by grace faith works. This is actually the proper order for salvation. First, by grace we receive the promise of salvation – the opportunity to be saved, before we do anything. As we learn and grow our faith becomes stronger, but how do we demonstrate to YHVH that we indeed do have faith? We prove our faith by obedience to YHVH commandments. In other words, we prove our faith by our works. By disobeying the commandments of the Almighty Creator, we throw His offer of grace right back in His face. If we refuse to obey YHVH now, in this life, how can He trust us to be obedient in the next life? It is already written into YHVH’s Law the corruption cannot inherit incorruption. Obedience measures our corruptibility. Many good people are deceived into believing the Roman lies concerning obedience to YHVH’s word and, therefore, have made themselves corruptible. I pray that as many as possible see the truth before the end comes.
The Throne of YHVH
Rev.4:1 - After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.
2 - And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
3 - And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
4 - And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
Have you ever wondered what YHVH’s throne looked like? These passages tell you exactly what it looks like. Take special note that only one sits on the throne, not three. Where is Yahshua? Where is the Holy Spirit?
Rev. 5:1 - And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
2 - And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
3 - And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
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 saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
6 - And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
7 - And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
8 - And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
9 - And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10 - And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The book spoken of is likely the Book of Life. Of course no one questions YHVH’s worthiness to open the book. That is automatically assumed, since He wrote the book. However, if the Trinity theory is correct, why would there be any question concerning the Son’s and Holy Spirit’s worthiness? Better yet, why is the Holy Spirit not mentioned at all? Note that the Son appears among the heavenly court, all of whom are created beings. He does not yet have a throne of His own. His worthiness is afforded him because He prevailed against death. How did he prevail? I believe the Book of Hebrews answers that question.
Hebrews 1:1 - God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
2 - Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
3 - Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
4 - Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
5 - For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
6 - And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
7 - And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.
8 - But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
9 - Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
First of all He was appointed heir of all things. If He had always existed with YHVH, wouldn’t He be on equal status? Why would He have to be appointed? He was the “brightness” of YHVH’s glory, and the “express image of His person” because He upheld all things by the word or commandment of YHVH’s power. It was not until He completed His mission that He obtained a more excellent name than the angels. Verse 5 again compares Yahshua to the other angels and declares that YHVH begot Him. Begot means created. However, in Yahshua’s case, He was the first and only being to be created directly by the Father Himself. Everything else was created by Yahshua using the power of His Father which was entrusted to Him. The reason why He was entrusted with this great office was because He “loved righteousness” (which is measured by obedience) and “hated lawlessness” (the measurement of disobedience). If fully Elohim as His Father was, why did He have to be “anointed” “above thy fellows”? Wouldn’t He have always been above all else that was created? And, why are the other angels called His “fellows”? Are they not all created beings?
The answer is quite simple. Yahshua was the firstborn of all creation. He was the first to be resurrected to the judgment. He was the firstborn of the new creation. All of this is so that He could have preeminence in all things. All these things are fitting a great Prince and heir of all that belongs to the King. The King might have many sons, but the firstborn is automatically the heir unless he does something to dishonor the office. In Yahshua’s case, He is part of the creation. As such He had to lead the way on the path to salvation. Therefore, He had to be the first to die and be resurrected, so that He could also be the firstborn of the new creation – so that He could have preeminence in all things.
The very fact that no concept of a trinity exists in the Hebrew faith, should tell us exactly where the Trinity doctrine came from. If not found in the Hebrew faith, then it must have come from paganism, and all the pagan practices that YHVH hates. This theory is not only an out and out lie, but it steals glory from the Father and gives it to the son. The son is not worthy of the same glory as the Father. He did not always exist with the Father, although they might have coexisted for a very long time before anything else was created. The Son has His own glory, which is far above that of any other created being, but it does not equal the Father’s glory. Until Yahshua’s resurrection, only YHVH had inherent life. Now as part of the new creation, Yahshua also has eternal life, as will we when we inherit salvation.
I may be getting a little sidetracked here, but I need to lay in some background information to make the coming prophesies make more sense.
The Seven Seals
1st Seal
Rev. 6:1 - 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.
There are a number of different Theories as to the identities of these four horsemen. After studying them all, my own conclusion is that the white horse represents the False Prophet. He rides the same colored horse as Yahshua does in chapter 19, only he is wearing only one crown, while Yahshua wears many crowns. Now there have been many false prophets throughout the ages since the writing of this prophesy. However, I believe that this is talking about the end of the age and the coming One World government. Since the state religion of that coming government is likely going to be the Roman Catholic Church, which is where we can expect the False Prophet to emerge from.
2nd Seal
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.
This horseman represents the Beast power that will be leading the One World government. He will lead an impressive army to conquer the nations and people who resist One World government. There will also be a global police force and justice system. They will control the people within the new empire, making them virtual slaves to the system. Any one resisting will be jailed and/or killed.
3rd Seal
5 - And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see.
6 - And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
7 - 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.
With the economic system as it is today, all tied into one another, it is easy to see that he who controls the economy controls the world. We have seen first hand the effects of economic sanctions when imposed upon any who resist the U.S. or the U.N. I call economic sanctions a war without bullets. The object is to cause economic collapse or civil war. In each case, the rich and powerful are able to ride out the storm, but the rest of the country suffers horribly. The prices of almost everything go up, but for the poor, the cost of just staying alive and feeding a family rise to crippling levels. The powers that will be will not only control the economy but the making of the laws as well. Laws will be passed that compliment their control of the economy and further enslave us to that system.
4th Seal
8 - And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, come and see.
9 - 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.
A number of years ago Madeline Albright made a statement before the UN that they needed to reduce the world’s population by two thirds. Those who they cannot kill by the sword, they kill of with starvation and disease. Abortion, birth control and homosexuality are some other methods they have employed recently. Millions of Babies are aborted every year. In China it is the law that there can only be one child per family. Since they all want male children, female babies are the prime victims of abortion. Millions of babies are prevented from even being conceived via birth control. Now the white western races, which encourage families to only have one or two children, are in serious danger of self extermination. Any race must maintain a birth rate of 3 children per household just to maintain current population rates. Currently Moslem families average 8 children per family. In the next 50 years there will be precious few whites left. Islam will conquer the world by sheer numbers.
Of course use of the word Hell or Hades comes from the Greek and English translators. The is no common term in Hebrew. There are only 2 Hebrew terms from which the one word “hell” is translated. One is Gehenna and the other is Sheol. Gehenna refers to the garbage dump outside of Jerusalem, where fires were continually going to burn up the trash. When they ran out of garbage to burn, the fire would go out or die down. The bodies of criminals were also thrown into the fire to burn, rather than bury them with the general population. The Greeks readily jumped on this scenario to compare it with their own interpretation of Hades – a fiery underworld where the wicked are eternally punished. The other Hebrew word, “Sheol”, simply means the grave. Therefore, this verse should read, “his name that sat on him was Death, and the grave followed with him”.
Death by wild beasts only conjures up, in my mind, images of Roman theaters where Believers were torn apart by wild animals for the amusement of the Roman emperors. Could this form of execution be revived in the end day?
5th Seal
10 - And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of Elohim, and for the testimony which they held:
11 - And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O YHVH, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
12 - And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
This seal is fairly self-explanatory. The voices of those who were slain for spreading the gospel will call out from the grave, inquiring when they were going to be avenged. This must occur before the tribulation. They are told that they must wait till their fellow servants be martyred as they were, completing the 144,000 of all the tribes of Israel. These will all be part of the first resurrection.
6th Seal
13 - 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;
14 - 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.
15 - And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
16 - 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;
17 - 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:
18 - For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
This will be the mother of all the earthquakes that have ever taken place during mankind’s history on the earth. It will shake the entire earth, and it will likely set off most of the volcanoes found on the planet including the super ones like the one in Yellow Stone Park that is threatening to erupt soon. The smoke and ash from all these volcanoes going of at once will fill the sky and block out the sun and moon. This condition could take months to clear itself. And yet an even greater one is talked about in Chapter 16.
Naturally, mankind is going to think it is the end of the world, go into panic mode and try to hide themselves from the destruction. This earthquake is going to change the entire landscape of the earth. Old mountain ranges and islands are going to disappear and new ones are going to arise in different locations. Parts of continents may be swallowed up, polar caps melted, flooding massive areas of now-dry land. With the absence of sunlight, the crops will not grow and worldwide hunger and starvation will prevail. Madness will overcome mankind as they kill each other any food that might be found. Cannibalism will overtake the world starting with the least useful to society. Power stations will likely be destroyed cutting off all electricity. Drinkable water will be scarce and we will be forced to drink the ground water that we have carelessly been polluting over the years. In desperation, many will drink and eat their own wastes to stay alive.
Rev. 7:1 - And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
2 - And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living Elohim: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
3 - Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our Elohim in their foreheads.
4 - And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
5 - Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand……and so on.
The 144,000 are of all the tribes of Israel, including the 10 lost tribes that now make up most of the Gentile western world. These will have their part in the first resurrection. The number seems low for all the Believers that have lived over the past 2,000 years. What about the millions of Christians that have lived since then? Were they living a false dream? What was it that disqualified them from having a part in the first resurrection? What disqualified them was disobedience to the Laws of YHVH. They preferred the commandments of a 4th century Roman Emperor to the universal Laws of YHVH.
9 - After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the
10 - Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
11 - And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our Elohim which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
12 - And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped Elohim,
13 - Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our Elohim for ever and ever. Amen.
14 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
15 - And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
16 - Therefore are they before the throne of Elohim, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
17 - They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
18 - For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and Elohim shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Where the 144,000 are sealed before the Tribulation, this great multitude is sealed after the tribulation. These came to the truth of YHVH as a result of the great tribulation. Their robes are washed clean. They are either resurrected from the grave or changed to spirit beings at the return of Yahshua. Their trial is over. They were victorious because they learned obedience to YHVH. They overcame all things in order to remain faithful to the only one in the universe with the power to save them.
7th Seal
Rev. 8:1 - 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 Elohim; and to them were given seven trumpets.
The seventh seal is broken down into seven trumpet warnings.
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 Elohim 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.
Is this passage are they merely talking about those individuals who were nominated for sainthood by the Roman Catholic Church? No, all Believers who are loyal and obedient to the Creator YHVH are saints according to the New Testament. All nominated by the RCC were obedient to Constantine through the pope. Under the NT example, they do not qualify as saints. Here the angels add incense to the prayers of the true saints, giving credence to their prayers that they might be more readily heard by YHVH.
The 1st Trumpet
6 - And the seven angels, which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
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.
The hail spoken of here could be a meteor shower. It might result from the approach of Planet X, also known as the Comet Planet because of the long tail of comets that follow it through the universe. During its close fly by of the earth some of these comets could break loose and strike the earth. Also, it is currently “kicking” comets out of its way on unscheduled paths, which could also strike Earth. Larger ones would still be burning as they strike setting all in their path on fire.
The 2nd Trumpet
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.
This is likely talking of a very large asteroid striking Earth. Such an event would have the force of a very large nuclear bomb (larger than anything on earth today) going off. Recently several asteroids hit our solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter. The event was caught on film by the Hubble telescope. Large columns of debris could be seen shooting far beyond the atmosphere of Jupiter into outer space. None of our weapons could create such a blast. Such an explosion could easily destroy a third part of the earth and all life in the area.
The 3rd Trumpet
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.
This is likely a 2nd asteroid hitting the land and fresh bodies of water somewhere on Earth. It could cause a giant tsunami that floods a very large area, killing everything in its path, washing away dead bodies into all the fresh water sources, polluting them and making the water undrinkable.
The 4th Trumpet
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 inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!
Now we are back to the theory of the days being shortened due to a speeding up of the Earth rotation. With one third of a day taken away, that would leave 16 instead of 24 hours in a day – 8 of day and 8 of night. What will that do to the climate?
The 5th Trumpet
Woe One
Rev. 9:1 - 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.
3 - And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
4 - And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of Elohim in their foreheads.
5 - And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
6 - And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.
7 - And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.
8 - And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
9 - And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
10 - And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
11 - And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.
12 - One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.
This being that falls from heaven is Abbadon (Hebrew) or Apollyon (Greek). Both are likely the same fallen angel (or demon). Check the following link for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddon .
Apollyon is often associated with Satan. He is given the key to the bottomless pit – a prison reserved for fallen angels. They will be freed to punish those on the earth who yet do not have the seal of YHVH on their foreheads. Throughout the Scriptures, YHVH has used the enemies of Israel to punish them when they went astray from His commandments. They are commanded not to kill these hapless humans, but to torment them for 5 months. Perhaps they will loosen some virus that causes great pain and torment for 5 months giving them that much more time to repent. The locusts could be helicopters symbolizing war.
The 6th Trumpet
Woe Two
13 - And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before Elohim,
14 - Saying to the sixth angel, which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.
15 - And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.
16 - And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.
17 - And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.
18 - By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.
19 - For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.
20 - And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
21 - Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
It is said that there are 72 angels that rule over the 72 tribes on the earth. These 4 angels could represent four tribes east of the Euphrates or bordering on the Euphrates. Four nations that claim the Euphrates as their western border are Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. It will take those 391 days to assemble a force of 200,000,000 men to invade Israel. Since I do not believe the populations of these countries even total 200,000,000, they must have other allies as well. They are to kill 1/3 of mankind with smoke, fire and brimstone (bombs of any kind and/or perhaps nuclear weapons). If the world population is 6 billion at the time, then there would be 2 billion killed. That is a large number to kill with mere conventional weapons. Still, the rest of the world witnesses what happened, yet refuse to repent of their lawlessness.
The Seven Thunders
Rev. 10:1 - And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
2 - And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
3 - And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
4 - And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
5 - And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 - And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
The same description is given elsewhere in Scriptures as a picture of the Messiah. Other symbolism also points to Yahshua. For example, “as a lion that roareth”, is reminiscent of Yahshua being the Lion of Judah. John was commanded not to write down the utterings of the seven thunders, so we will not know what they said till all is said and done. The last thing this angel (Yahshua) declares is that “there should be time no longer”. The mystery of Elohim is finished.
The 7th Trumpet
Second Woe
7 - But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of Elohim should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
8 - And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.
9 - And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.
10 - And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.
11 - And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.
By the time the 7th trumpet sounds, the mystery of Elohim should be finished. The angel of the seventh trumpet tells John to take the book from the angel (Yahshua) whose one foot is on the sea and the other on the land and to eat it. I am not sure what this symbolism means but they say that truth is sometimes a bitter pill to swallow. I believe the book contained more prophesies that John would declare before the end of his time.
Rev. 11:1 - And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying,
Rise, and measure the temple of Elohim, 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.
These events are to take place during the 3 ½ years preceding the return of Yahshua. The holy city (Jerusalem) is going to get trodden under foot by foreign armies during the 3 ½ years. This period of time begins with the abomination of desolation that the foreign commanders set up in the Temple for people to worship. Of course this event will have to wait until after the Temple is rebuilt.
3 - And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
4 - These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the Elohim of the earth.
There is much debate over who these two end-time witnesses shall be – angels, humans or resurrected prophets of the past (Eliyah and someone else). The only insight to their identity is found in the Book of Zechariah.
Zech. 4:1 - And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep,
2 - And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof:
3 - And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.
4 - So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord?
5 - Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be?
11 - Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof?
12 - And I answered again, and said unto him, What be these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves?
13 - And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.
14 - Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by YHVH of the whole earth.
Whoever they are, they they are very special individuals to YHVH. When we witness their coming and prophesying from Jerusalem, get ready, for the end is near.
Rev. 11:5 - And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
YHVH will not allow His servants to be killed until the end of their ministry. All who come against them will be killed by fire from heaven.
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.
These two witnesses will call upon the heavens to not give any rain for the entire three and a half years of their prophesy. Can you imagine a world without rain for 3 ½ years? Can you imagine no crops growing anywhere? Can you imagine the devastation, hunger, chaos, confusion, looting and murders? These two witnesses are going to be the most hated being on the earth. Everyone is going to demand their deaths. Finally the Beast is going to be allowed to grant the people their wish.
7- And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth 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.
Why is Jerusalem called “Sodom and Egypt? Is this not the holy city? Why is it compared to these other two sources of evil? It could be because the Jews at this time, have greatly corrupted their society, or because of the Gentile forces that occupy the city.
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.
In our world today it is quite easy for the whole world to see the dead bodies of these two most magnificent prophets as they lie rotting in the street. So severe is the world’s hate for these two servants of YHVH, that they have a party that is heard around the world. The mention of them giving gifts to one another may be a clue as to the time frame here. Could this all take place at Christmas time? If so, these people would be thinking that this was the greatest Christmas present ever.
11 - And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from Elohim 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.
Surprise, surprise. They’re not dead after all. Imagine the shock to an unbelieving world as they witness this even. They will have advance notice of the claim by these two witnesses, that they would be resurrected from death after 3 ½ days. They weren’t going to allow for any false rumors this time. The event is going to have global television coverage as the people of the world wait to witness if they told the truth or not. When they see it for themselves their hearts will sink, thinking the two are going to continue their ministry of torment for the residents of Earth. Instead the two are whisked up to heaven in a cloud, perhaps to the relief of the citizens of Earth.
13 - And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the Elohim of heaven.
14 - The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
This earthquake is not a global one, but is centered in or around Jerusalem.
Third Woe
15- And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our YHVH, and of his Messiah; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
16 - And the four and twenty elders, which sat before Elohim on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped Elohim,
17 - Saying, We give thee thanks, YHVH Elohim Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
18 - And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
19 - And the temple of Elohim 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.
Finally Yahshua takes His rightful place as King of Earth. Remember that Yahshua was the beginning of creation, the only begotten Son (the only one born of the Father Himself) and as such, is the rightful heir to the throne. He has been prepared and groomed for this office since He was created. Still, the 24 elders continue to worship the Father because it is really Him that rules over all. And so our worship should be directed – always to the Father.
“And the nation were angry.” What were they angry about? Remember that a large percentage of these nations will be Christian. Why would a Christian be angry that their Messiah has finally taken His rightful place? This has been the object of their prayers for centuries. The reason is that for centuries they have been subtly led astray down the path to destruction. They were never given a clear picture of who their Messiah really was. They had taken on the pagan Messiah of Rome, instead of the Man from Galilee. Their church is nothing more than a social club that no one takes seriously. Are they angry because they had been misled? No, they are angry because they cannot do what they want anymore. Remember that the False Prophet has already been around for several years claiming himself to be “God”. He has already convinced the nations of this claim. He has likely filled their heads with all kinds of lies as to what is about to unfold, likely believing that the returning Messiah is Satan and fearing His coming.
“And the time of the dead, that they should be judged”. I’ll bet those who promote instant eternal life when we die vigorously sidestep this passage. If all who have ever died already have eternal life, then what is the purpose of judging them at this point of time. The whole purpose of the judgment is to punish the wicked and to reward those who overcame. If the righteous already have their reward, what is the point of the judgment? If the dead have already gone to Hell, what is the point of judging them? Have they not already received their punishment? In the end days the truth is going to be painfully revealed. It is going to be bitter medicine for many who firmly believed they were following the true path.
“And shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth”. Who are these who destroy the earth? Sure we are all responsible with our automobiles and whatever, but his passage is most likely talking about big business and government who, in Western nations, are thick as theives. Look at all the controversy today about the Alberta oil sands and the environmental damage that causes. Of course, the Canadian government turns a blind eye to the voter’s concerns. What about the uranium tipped bombs that the U.S. dropped on Iraq? They radiated all the land and water in the areas where they were dropped. Cancer rates in the areas have skyrocketed. Many babies are being still born or born with horrible deformities. What the end result is going to be is anybody’s guess.
Rev. 12:1 - And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
2 - And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
The woman is the church or assembly of YHVH – true Believers who not only believe in Yahshua, but who walk in His footsteps every waking moment of every day. The crown of 12 stars represents the twelve tribes of Israel. The woman is about to give birth.
3 - And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
4 - And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
The great dragon, of course, is Satan. The third of the stars of heaven represents 1/3 of the angels. Daniel also gives some insight into this prophesy.
Dan. 7:1 - In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters.
2 - Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.
The 4 winds are 4 angels.
3 - And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.
In Daniel’s prophesy the four beasts represent Babylon, Persian, Greco/ Macedonian and Roman empires. In the latter days it will be a slightly different 4 beasts.
4 - The first was like a lion, and had eagle’s wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man’s heart was given to it.
The Lion is Judah or Israel. The eagle’s wings are the U.S. Right now Israel and the U.S. are allies and the only reason Israel has not been attacked more vigorously is because of U.S. support. Some event is going to happen to cause the U.S. to withdraw their protection from Israel and cause them to stand on their own two feet like a man. Perhaps this will be the demise of the U.S. and/or the end of their super power status. The next super power is going to be the European Union. There is already tension between the two over Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians. As the super power status changes, and war erupts between Israel and its Arab neighbors, the European Union will be forced to intervene.
5 - And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it,
6 - Arise, devour much flesh.
Anciently this would have been the Persian Empire, but in the end days, this beast will be Russia.
7 - After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.
Anciently the leopard represented Greece, but in modern times it seems to be referring to Germany. Dominion or rulership is going to be given to it by the False Prophet (Rome) after the demise of the U.S. (following a falling out between the Vatican and the U.S.).
8 - After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.
This, of course, is Rome, or more specifically the Vatican. This great empire did not die in the 6th century as the history books would have us believe, but survived using the empire of the day as its military arm. Today that military arm is the United States of America. In the near future, it will be the European Union headed by Germany.
9 - I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.
The 10 horns are 10 divisions of the Roman Empire. The first three represent the ancient empires and the seven last ones represent the Holy Roman Empire, ruled over by the Roman Catholic Church. The little horn makes 11 horns altogether. Although there are numerous interpretations of this verse, it is my belief that the little horn represents the antichrist. He destroys 3 of the 10 divisions at his coming. The term “eyes like the eyes of a man” represents intelligence. The reference to him having “a mouth speaking great things” is also referred to in Revelation in connection with the antichrist as will be explained in Rev. 13.
Dan. 7:9 - I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
10 - A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Please take a moment to drink in these verses. It is the only description of our Heavenly Father in the judgment day that we are given. Close your eyes and meditate on them. Imagine yourself being there, standing before the judgment seat; seeing this awesome and terrifying scene before you and wondering, “Did I overcome enough?” If we can keep this image at the forefront of our minds, it might help to drive earthly temptations far from us. For the words we want to hear in that day is, “Well done, you faithful servant”.
11 - I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame.
12 - As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.
The words of the Antichrist, or the little horn, lead to the Beast being slain. The rest of the beasts (the 7 remaining kings) have their kingdoms taken away from them but are not killed right away. I can only think that they are imprisoned for a time with no mention of why. A time is one year. A season literally would be 3 months. Prophetically it could mean one week. So this period of time is either 1 year and 3 months or 1 year and 1 week.
13 - I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
14 - And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion,
which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
“One like the Son of man” is what Yahshua is called because he was born of Mary. This picture is of Him coming before the Ancient of Days and receiving from Him dominion, glory and a kingdom. Clearly Yahshua is a subordinate of YHVH. If He were part of a trinity (Elohim in the same sense as the Father, or one and the same as the Father) then what sense does it make that He needs to receive His ordination from the Father?
Rev. 12:5 - And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto Elohim, and to his throne.
I used to be in touch with this one Sacred Name group and received regular editions of their magazine. Then in one issue I was reading an article related to this verse where the leader of the group was claiming that his group was the man child. This was such an outrageous claim that I could no longer take any of their teaching seriously. The man child is obviously Yahshua. It was He who after His resurrection was caught up to YHVH’s throne.
6 - And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of Elohim that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
This verse is speaking of true Believers who can be found anywhere on Earth, not one specific group. None of the groups I have investigated have all the truth. No one on earth has all the truth and none of will until Yahshua returns. We have already read where certain of the prophecies were sealed up till the end time. Therefore it is impossible for anyone to have all the truth. However, when the False Prophet reveals himself, he will claim to be god and claim to have the knowledge contained within those sealed prophecies and the world will believe him. It will be these people, who have strived with all earnestness to learn all truth, who will be supernaturally removed to a place of safety for the final 3 ½ years. None will be perfect in the knowledge of all truth, but will be judged on their efforts to attain all knowledge. They will be fed both physically (the return of mana and quail?) and spiritually.
7 - And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
8 - And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
9 - And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Michael, whom Daniel refers to as the great prince:
Dan. 12:1 - And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
2 - And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
3 - And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
4 - But thou, O Daniel, 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.
Are Michael and Yahshua one and the same person? Who else would be the great prince? The prince is the son of the king. The king is YHVH. Yahshua is His only begotten Son, therefore there can only be one prince. Daniel seems to target our present time as the recipient of these prophecies. Many do run to and fro these days with our present modes of transportation and no one can argue that knowledge has been greatly increased over the last 150 years or so, but especially in the last half century.
When is it that someone’s name is written in the book of life? Some believe that those who will be saved were predestined to do so since the beginning of creation. I have a little trouble accepting that doctrine as it stifles an individual’s free choice and does not give the majority of the world’s population a fighting chance. YHVH desires that we all have a pure heart, and that is only possible by free-will choice. He loves all His children and only in rare cases are great spiritual leaders predestined and groomed for their office.
Just as you cannot force anyone to love their spouse, likewise you cannot force anyone to love YHVH and all His commandments. That has to come from a pure heart, undefiled by spiritual wickedness, possessing undoubting faith and completely open to accepting YHVH to posses und use our bodies according to His will. The wise are those who have not accepted the words of the first charismatic leader to come along, but have searched and proved all things and have come to as full an understanding of the truth that is available to us today as they can. Those who have the knowledge are obligated by YHVH to teach it to others. This is what the parable of the talents is all about. If you merely keep what you have received all to yourself, then there is no growth
Rev. 12:10 - And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our Elohim, and the power of his Messiah: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our Elohim day and night.
“NOW IS COME SALVATION”. Pay careful attention to these words. Salvation does not come automatically when we are baptized, only the hope of salvation. From that moment on we must lead lives of total obedience to YHVH and ALL of His commandments.
11 - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Only those who persevere until their dying breath in seeking out all truth will overcome Satan will be saved by the blood of the Lamb. They have taken His shed blood seriously and made Him the central focus of their lives. They are not concerned about their own physical lives, but stand ready to be sacrificed, just as Isaac did so many years ago; and as Yahshua did so many centuries later. Of course Yahshua’s was the ultimate sacrifice that opened the door for all of creation to have the opportunity to be part of the new creation.
12 - Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
13 - And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
14 - And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
15 - And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
16 - And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
17 - And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of Elohim, and have the testimony of Yahshua HaMashiyack.
Rev. 13:1 - And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Identical to Daniel! Here is the explanation according to an online commentary:
out of the sea--( Daniel 7:3 ; compare Note, peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues. The earth ( Revelation 13:11 ), on the other hand, means the consolidated, ordered world of nations, with its culture and learning.
seven heads and ten horns--A, B, and C transpose, "ten horns and seven heads." The ten horns are now put first (contrast the order, Revelation 12:3 ) because they are crowned. They shall not be so till the last stage of the fourth kingdom (the Roman), which shall continue until the fifth kingdom, Christ's, shall supplant it and destroy it utterly; this last stage is marked by the ten toes of the two feet of the image in Daniel 2:33 Daniel 2:41 Daniel 2:42 . The seven implies the world power setting up itself as God, and caricaturing the seven Spirits of God; yet its true character as God-opposed is detected by the number ten accompanying the seven. Dragon and beast both wear crowns, but the former on the heads, the latter on the horns ( Revelation 12:3 , 13:1 ). Therefore, both heads and horns refer to kingdoms; compare Revelation 17:7 Revelation 17:10 Revelation 17:12 , "kings" representing the kingdoms whose heads they are. The seven kings, as peculiarly powerful--the great powers of the world--are distinguished from the ten, represented by the horns (simply called "kings," Revelation 17:12 ). In Daniel, the ten mean the last phase of the world power, the fourth kingdom divided into ten parts. They are connected with the seventh head ( Revelation 17:12 ), and are as yet future [AUBERLEN]. The mistake of those who interpret the beast to be Rome exclusively, and the ten horns to mean kingdoms which have taken the place of Rome in Europe already, is, the fourth kingdom in the image has TWO legs, representing the eastern as well as the western empire; the ten toes are not upon the one foot (the west), as these interpretations require, but on the two (east and west) together, so that any theory which makes the ten kingdoms belong to the west alone must err. If the ten kingdoms meant were those which sprung up on the overthrow of Rome, the ten would be accurately known, whereas twenty-eight different lists are given by so many interpreters, making in all sixty-five kingdoms! [TYSO in DE BURGH]. The seven heads are the seven world monarchies, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, the Germanic empire, under the last of which we live [AUBERLEN], and which devolved for a time on Napoleon, after Francis, emperor of Germany and king of Rome, had resigned the title in 1806. FABER explains the healing of the deadly wound to be the revival of the Napoleonic dynasty after its overthrow at Waterloo. That secular dynasty, in alliance with the ecclesiastical power, the Papacy ( Revelation 13:11 , &c.), being "the eighth head," and yet "of the seven" ( Revelation 17:11 ), will temporarily triumph over the saints, until destroyed in Armageddon ( Revelation 19:17-21 ). A Napoleon, in this view, will be the Antichrist, restoring the Jews to Palestine, and accepted as their Messiah at first, and afterwards fearfully oppressing them. Antichrist, the summing up and concentration of all the world evil that preceded, is the eighth, but yet one of the seven ( Revelation 17:11).
2 - And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Online Commentary:
2. leopard . . . bear . . . lion--This beast unites in itself the God-opposed characteristics of the three preceding kingdoms, resembling respectively the leopard, bear, and lion. It rises up out of the sea, as Daniel's four beasts, and has ten horns, as Daniel's fourth beast, and seven heads, as Daniel's four beasts had in all, namely, one on the first, one on the second, four on the third, and one on the fourth. Thus it represents comprehensively in one figure the world power (which in Daniel is represented by four) of all times and places, not merely of one period and one locality, viewed as opposed to God; just as the woman is the Church of all ages. This view is favored also by the fact, that the beast is the vicarious representative of Satan, who similarly has seven heads and ten horns: a general description of his universal power in all ages and places of the world. Satan appears as a serpent, as being the archetype of the beast nature ( Revelation 12:9). "If the seven heads meant merely seven Roman emperors, one cannot understand why they alone should be mentioned in the original image of Satan, whereas it is perfectly intelligible if we suppose them to represent Satan's power on earth viewed collectively" [AUBERLEN].
The European Union, led by Germany, is going to receive all the power and authority of Satan (through the antichrist) to wage war and conquer the whole world.
3 - And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
Online commentary:
3. One of--literally, "from among."
wounded . . . healed--twice again repeated emphatically ( Revelation 13:12 Revelation 13:14 ); compare Revelation 17:8 Revelation 17:11 , "the beast that was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit" (compare Revelation 13:11 ); the Germanic empire, the seventh head (revived in the eighth), as yet future in John's time ( Revelation 17:10 ). Contrast the change whereby Nebuchadnezzar, being humbled from his self-deifying pride, was converted from his beast-like form and character to MAN'S form and true position towards God; symbolized by his eagle wings being plucked, and himself made to stand upon his feet as a man ( Daniel 7:4 ). Here, on the contrary, the beast's head is not changed into a human head, but receives a deadly wound, that is, the world kingdom which this head represents does not truly turn to God, but for a time its God-opposed character remains paralyzed ("as it were slain"; the very words marking the beast's outward resemblance to the Lamb, "as it were slain," second beast's resemblance to the Lamb, Revelation 13:11 ). Though seemingly slain (Greek for "wounded"), it remains the beast still, to rise again in another form ( Revelation 13:11 ). The first six heads were heathenish, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome; the new seventh world power (the pagan German hordes pouring down on Christianized Rome), whereby Satan had hoped to stifle Christianity ( Revelation 11:15 Revelation 11:16 ), became itself Christianized (answering to the beast's, as it were, deadly wound: it was slain, and it is not, Revelation 17:11 ). Its ascent out of the bottomless pit answers to the healing of its deadly wound ( Revelation 17:8). No essential change is noticed in Daniel as effected by Christianity upon the fourth kingdom; it remains essentially God-opposed to the last. The beast, healed of its temporary and external wound, now returns, not only from the sea, but from the bottomless pit, whence it draws new Antichristian strength of hell ( Revelation 13:3Revelation 13:11 Revelation 13:12 Revelation 13:14 , Revelation 11:7 , 17:8). Compare the seven evil spirits taken into the temporarily dispossessed, and the last state worse than the first, Matthew 12:43-45 . A new and worse heathenism breaks in upon the Christianized world, more devilish than the old one of the first heads of the beast. The latter was an apostasy only from the general revelation of God in nature and conscience; but this new one is from God's revelation of love in His Son. It culminates in Antichrist, the man of sin, the son of perdition (compare Revelation 17:11 ); 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ; compare 2 Timothy 3:1-4 , the very characteristics of old heathenism ( Romans 1:29-32 ) [AUBERLEN]. More than one wound seems to me to be meant, for example, that under Constantine (when the pagan worship of the emperor's image gave way to Christianity), followed by the healing, when image worship and the other papal errors were introduced into the Church; again, that at the Reformation, followed by the lethargic form of godliness without the power, and about to end in the last great apostasy, which I identify with the second beast ( Revelation 13:11 ), Antichrist, the same seventh world power in another form.
wondered after--followed with wondering gaze.
The wound is the supposed death of the Roman Empire in the 6th century. The world will wonder after the antichrist, meaning that they will be convinced that he is serving YHVH and follow after him.
4 - And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
The antichrist will give power to the Beast. The Beast, being the European Union, will at that time be the most awesome super power the world has ever known. All the nations of the earth will give into her, rather than make war against her.
5 - And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
This is another reference to the little horn (the antichrist) and gives a time frame for his time on earth – 3 ½ years.
6 - And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against Elohim, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
He will speak blaspheme, but those who dwell on the earth will be so brainwashed by that time, they will believe and follow after him. He will be so charismatic that even some true believers are going to be taken in and turn their backs on YHVH. However the majority of true believers, because they understand and believe in the prophesies. They already know how the False Prophet is going to come to his power (via the Roman Catholic Church). They also know how the true Messiah is going to make His entrance and that every eye on earth will see His coming on the clouds of glory. He will shine with brilliant life-giving light – more brilliant than the sun. Accompanying Him will be a vast army of millions of Angels ready to conquer the earth. Who could mistake this for any counterfeit?
Rev. 13:7 - And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
8 - And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
This is or should be a very eye-opening prophesy, especially for those who prescribe to the Rapture theory. It definitely states that not all will be raptured away to a place of safety. Some will have to suffer through the tribulation. Likely they were left behind to continue to declare the truth of YHVH to the world. The Beast will make war with these saints and OVERCOME them. Yes, they are going to be killed for YHVH’s name’s sake. Some under pain of torture may even renounce YHVH and switch sides. None of can be sure what we will do under torture or when our loved ones are threatened. Most of the earth, all who do not have their names written in the Book of Life, will worship the Beast and the False Prophet. In a sense they already are, since they are already involved in a Satan inspired religion. Traditional Christianity is included in this group. The RCC is about as traditional as any Christian denomination can get, and they will be the helm of the coming One World Religion.
Rev. 13:11 - And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
12 - And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
Naturally the reference to the Lamb implies that this beast is the False Prophet. The first beast came out of the sea. This one comes out of the earth. What is the significance of this? The online commentary says the following:
11. another beast--"the false prophet."
out of the earth--out of society civilized, consolidated, and ordered, but still, with all its culture, of earth earthy: as distinguished from "the sea," the troubled agitations of various peoples out of which the world power and its several kingdoms have emerged. "The sacerdotal persecuting power, pagan and Christian; the pagan priesthood making an image of the emperors which they compelled Christians to worship, and working wonders by magic and omens; the Romish priesthood, the inheritors of pagan rites, images, and superstitions, lamb-like in Christian professions, dragon-like in word and act" [ALFORD, and so the Spanish Jesuit, LACUNZA, writing under the name BEN EZRA]. As the first beast was like the Lamb in being, as it were, wounded to death, so the second is like the Lamb in having two lamb-like horns (its essential difference from the Lamb is marked by its having TWO, but the Lamb SEVEN horns, Revelation 5:6 ). The former paganism of the world power, seeming to be wounded to death by Christianity, revives. In its second beast-form it is Christianized heathendom ministering to the former, and having earthly culture and learning to recommend it. The second beast's, or false prophet's rise, coincides in time with the healing of the beast's deadly wound and its revival ( Revelation 13:12-14 ). Its manifold character is marked by the Lord ( Matthew 24:11 Matthew 24:24 ), "Many false prophets shall rise," where He is speaking of the last days. As the former beast corresponds to the first four beasts of Daniel, so the second beast, or the false prophet, to the little horn starting up among the ten horns of the fourth beast. This Antichristian horn has not only the mouth of blasphemy ( Revelation 13:5 ), but also "the eyes of man" ( Daniel 7:8 ): the former is also in the first beast ( Revelation 13:1 Revelation 13:5 ), but the latter not so. "The eyes of man" symbolize cunning and intellectual culture, the very characteristic of "the false prophet" ( Revelation 13:13-15 , Revelation 16:14). The first beast is physical and political; the second a spiritual power, the power of knowledge, ideas (the favorite term in the French school of politics), and scientific cultivation. Both alike are beasts, from below, not from above; faithful allies, worldly Antichristian wisdom standing in the service of the worldly Antichristian power: the dragon is both lion and serpent: might and cunning are his armory. The dragon gives his external power to the first beast ( Revelation 13:2 ), his spirit to the second, so that it speaks as a dragon ( Revelation 13:11 ). The second, arising out of the earth, is in Revelation 11:7, 17:8 , said to ascend out of the bottomless pit: its very culture and world wisdom only intensify its infernal character, the pretense to superior knowledge and rationalistic philosophy (as in the primeval temptation, Genesis 3:5 Genesis 3:7 , "their EYES [as here] were opened") veiling the deification of nature, self, and man. Hence spring Idealism, Materialism, Deism, Pantheism, Atheism. Antichrist shall be the culmination. The Papacy's claim to the double power, secular and spiritual, is a sample and type of the twofold beast, that out of the sea, and that out of the earth, or bottomless pit. Antichrist will be the climax, and final form. PRIMASIUS OF ADRUMENTUM, in the sixth century, says, "He feigns to be a lamb that he may assail the Lamb--the body of Christ."
13 - And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
14 - And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
I’m sure that most reading this are familiar with the miracles YHVH performed through Moses in Egypt. Remember how the Magicians of Egypt copied the miracles of YHVH until they realized that they were simply compounding the problem? The Egyptians believed in the majicians because of the great miracles they performed. So will the world follow after the False Prophet because of the miracles he will perform. They will honestly believe that the miracles are of YHVH.
15 - And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
16 - And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
We have all seen examples of modern-day robotics or animation in today’s movies. Big, scary dinosaurs seem quite real as they appear on screen. What exactly this image will look like remains a mystery. The only clue we have is that if it has anything to do with the coming one world government of religion, a true believer should resist it unto death.
The online commentary says this concerning the marks on the hand and forehead:
16. to receive a mark--literally, "that they should give them a mark"; such a brand as masters stamp on their slaves, and monarchs on their subjects. Soldiers voluntarily punctured their arms with marks of the general under whom they served. Votaries of idols branded themselves with the idol's cipher or symbol. Thus Antiochus Epiphanes branded the Jews with the ivy leaf, the symbol of Bacchus (2 Maccabees 6:7; 3 Maccabees 2:29). Contrast God's seal and name in the foreheads of His servants, Revelation 7:3 , 14:1 , 22:4 ; and Galatians 6:17 , "I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus," that is, I am His soldier and servant. The mark in the right hand and forehead implies the prostration of bodily and intellectual powers to the beast's domination. "In the forehead by way of profession; in the hand with respect to work and service" [AUGUSTINE].
What the mark on the forehead means is what impression on the mind the teachings of the Beast has on someone. On the hand means that he/she will put his hand to work to serve the one he/she believes in – YHVH or the Antichrist.
17 - And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 - Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
17. And--So A, B, and Vulgate read. C, IRENÆUS, 316, Coptic, and Syriac omit it.
might buy--Greek, "may be able to buy."
the mark, or the name--Greek, "the mark (namely), the name of the beast." The mark may be, as in the case of the sealing of the saints in the forehead, not a visible mark, but symbolical of allegiance. So the sign of the cross in Popery. The Pope's interdict has often shut out the excommunicate from social and commercial intercourse. Under the final Antichrist this shall come to pass in its most violent form.
number of his name--implying that the name has some numerical meaning.
18. wisdom--the armory against the second beast, as patience and faith against the first. Spiritual wisdom is needed to solve the mystery of iniquity, so as not to be beguiled by it.
count . . . for--The "for" implies the possibility of our calculating or counting the beast's number.
the number of a man--that is, counted as men generally count. So the phrase is used in Revelation 21:17 . The number is the number of a man, not of God; he shall extol himself above the power of the Godhead, as the MAN of sin [AQUINAS]. Though it is an imitation of the divine name, it is only human.
six hundred threescore and six--A and Vulgate write the numbers in full in the Greek. But B writes merely the three Greek letters standing for numbers, Ch, X, St. "C reads" 616, but IRENÆUS, 328, opposes this and maintains "666." IRENÆUS, in the second century, disciple of POLYCARP, John's disciple, explained this number as contained in the Greek letters of Lateinos (L being thirty; A, one; T, three hundred; E, five; I, ten; N, fifty; O, seventy; S, two hundred). The Latin is peculiarly the language of the Church of Rome in all her official acts; the forced unity of language in ritual being the counterfeit of the true unity; the premature and spurious anticipation of the real unity, only to be realized at Christ's coming, when all the earth shall speak "one language" ( Zephaniah 3:9 ). The last Antichrist may have a close connection with Rome, and so the name Lateinos (666) may apply to him. The Hebrew letters of Balaam amount to 666 [BUNSEN]; a type of the false prophet, whose characteristic, like Balaam's, will be high spiritual knowledge perverted to Satanic ends. The number six is the world number; in 666 it occurs in units, tens, and hundreds. It is next neighbor to the sacred seven, but is severed from it by an impassable gulf. It is the number of the world given over to judgment; hence there is a pause between the sixth and seventh seals, and the sixth and seventh trumpets. The judgments on the world are complete in six; by the fulfilment of seven, the kingdoms of the world become Christ's. As twelve is the number of the Church, so six, its half, symbolizes the world kingdom broken. The raising of the six to tens and hundreds (higher powers) indicates that the beast, notwithstanding his progression to higher powers, can only rise to greater ripeness for judgment. Thus 666, the judged world power, contrasts with the 144,000 sealed and transfigured ones (the Church number, twelve, squared and multiplied by one thousand, the number symbolizing the world pervaded by God; ten, the world number, raised to the power of three the number of God) [AUBERLEN]. The "mark" (Greek, "charagma") and "name" are one and the same. The first two radical letters of Christ (Greek, "Christos"), Ch and R, are the same as the first two of charagma, and were the imperial monogram of Christian Rome. Antichrist, personating Christ, adopts a symbol like, but not agreeing with, Christ's monogram, Ch, X, St; whereas the radicals in "Christ" are Ch, R, St. Papal Rome has similarly substituted the standard of the Keys for the standard of the Cross; so on the papal coinage (the image of power, Matthew 22:20 ). The two first letters of "Christ," Ch, R, represent seven hundred, the perfect number. The Ch, X, St represent an imperfect number, a triple falling away (apostasy) from septenary perfection [WORDSWORTH].
The falling away can only be speaking of those who started on the right path, as true Believers, and then returned to the world; otherwise they would have had nothing to fall away from. Taking the name, mark or number of the beast, will be the disqualifying factor for any true Believer. This mark could also take the form of a computer micro-chip placed under the skin for security and tracking purposes. Whatever the One World Order proposes will not be good for any Believer, yet alone the rest of mankind.
Rev. 14:1 - And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.
4 - These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto Elohim and to the Lamb.
5 - And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of Elohim.
It has been approximately 2,000 years since the resurrection of Yahshua and 6,000 since the creation of man. How many billions of people have lived and died in that time? Out of all those people only 144,000 share this special privilege. The term “woman” used here is likely referring to the church or assembly of YHVH throughout history. Those making up the 144,000 would have likely been raised from birth in the Hebrew faith, and had never sought for YHVH anywhere else. They have always been totally focused of Yahshua and have never wavered. No evil thing came out of their mouth. They were without fault. What will YHVH say about us in the judgment day?
6 - And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7 - Saying with a loud voice, Fear Elohim, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
The gospel that YHVH has had His prophets proclaim since the beginning of man’s history IS AN EVERLASTING GOSPEL. That means that it is true and accurate throughout all time. Yet so few that have heard it, have taken it to heart and allowed it to transform their lives. I wonder what they are going to think when standing in the judgment before the Creator of the universe. Again, judgment does not come until the end of the time of man. Therefore, how an anyone have already received eternal life without being judged, as so many claim? The truth is simple and as clear as the nose on our faces, but the eyes are clouded over and cannot see very well. So many are going to be astonished in the judgment day (first because they are alive again) to find out that the religion they practiced was a fraud – a deception of Satan.
8 - And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Modern-day Babylon is likely Rome or the Vatican.
9 - And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
10 -The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of Elohim, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
11 - And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
It is much easier to go with the status quo, than to go against them. And how angry they get when we try to tell them they are wrong. We are acting out of love. Yet they hate us because we tell them the truth. It is the most ironic quality about the nature of man. Send them a messenger to warn them of impending doom, and they kill the messenger. YHVH reveals to us the path to everlasting life and everyone takes off in any direction they want except the right one. It will be great to make it into the kingdom where all people will be YHVH centered.
12 - Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of Elohim, and the faith of Yahshua.
13 - And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in YHVH from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
I would really like to hear from someone who believes that the law has been done away with and that works are no longer required. One of Satan’s major triumphs is getting man to believe this lie. He is a master deceiver indeed. Without works faith is dead. It is as simple as that. Here it is in plain black and white for all to see. Read it, believe it, put your hand to the plough and cultivate everlasting life for yourself and your loved ones.
14 - And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
15 - And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
16 - And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
17 - And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
18 - And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
19 - And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
20 - And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
A furlong is approximately 619 feet or 36 yards. 1600 furlongs is 990,400 feet or 302 kms. That is a lot of blood. But whose blood is this? The Battle of Armageddon doesn’t take place until the next chapter. Lets check the online commentary:
19. "The vine" is what is the subject of judgment because its grapes are not what God looked for considering its careful culture, but "wild grapes" ( Isaiah 5:1-30 ). The apostate world of Christendom, not the world of heathendom who have not heard of Christ, is the object of judgment. Compare the emblem, Revelation 19:15 , Isaiah 63:2 Isaiah 63:3 , Joel 3:13 .
Lets look at these reference verses and see what clues they give:
Isa. 5:1 - I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside.
This is talking of the Hebrew faith that was set up to lead the world in belief in and worship of the Creator YHVH.
2 - He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop of good grapes, but it yielded only bad fruit.
The nation of Israel was given this rare privilege on the earth of being YHVH chosen nation. Yet time after time they disappointed Him by chasing after other religions and adopting them.
3 - "Now you dwellers in Jerusalem and men of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard.
4 - What more could have been done for my vineyard than I have done for it? When I looked for good grapes, why did it yield only bad?
It was the rare Israelite indeed that remained faithful to YHVH. Judah specifically was endowed with the keeping of the oracles of YHVH, and yet, when He sent His Son to them to show them the right path, they killed Him.
5 - Now I will tell you what I am going to do to my vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it will be destroyed; I will break down its wall, and it will be trampled.
YHVH will protect them no longer.
6 - I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and briers and thorns will grow there. I will command the clouds not to rain on it."
7 - The vineyard of YHVH Almighty is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the garden of his delight. And he looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard cries of distress.
So, YHVH first brings judgment upon His chosen people, who repeatedly trampled His word under foot and murdered His prophets and His only begotten Son. They wanted blood? They end up getting all they can handle – their own.
Isa. 63:1 - Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save."
Once again YHVH is going to use a foreign nation to punish Israel for their rebelliousness. The original nation of Edom was in southern Canaan (now Jordan) and their capital city was Bozrah. They made an unpopular treaty with the Israelites who agreed to allow the Edomites to serve them and intermarry their daughters with the sons of Israel. that turned out to be a huge mistake for Israel. They should have obeyed YHVH and erased them from the face of the earth. They first intermarried with Israel and became imbued in Israel’s society and their faith, to the point where a Edomite finally ruled Judah (king Herod). From there they went to Rome and became imbued in Roman society and eventually the Church of Rome. Some claim that the first pope was an Edomite. It will be these two, Rome and Edom (Jordan), who will enter the modern nation of Israel and punish them. The Vatican will take over the temple (yet to be built) and erect the abomination of desolation (an idol of some sort) and cause the entire world to worship it. There will be a revolt by the Jews and YHVH will allow them to be slaughtered because of their unrighteousness.
2 - Why are your garments red, like those of one treading the winepress?
3 - "I have trodden the winepress alone; from the nations no one was with me. I trampled them in my anger and trod them down in my wrath; their blood spattered my garments, and I stained all my clothing.
This is talking of the gentile nations among which the tribes of Northern Israel were scattered. YHVH searched them for righteous men and found none. These modern-day nations comprise all the Christian nations. The Christians, instead of following the lead of their names sake (following the Hebrew faith) adopted all the customs, traditions and religious doctrine of the pagan nations they came from. When Yahshua comes, He will reunite all the 12 tribes of Israel, wherever they are on the earth. Since most are unrighteous, not following the Law of YHVH, it might be assumed that they will suffer punishment as well.
4 - For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and the year of my redemption has come.
5 - I looked, but there was no one to help, I was appalled that no one gave support; so my own arm worked salvation for me, and my own wrath sustained me.
In other words, out of all the nations YHVH searched, He could not find a righteous man to assist Him. YHVH is greatly disappointed that He does not find a righteous man anywhere.
6 - I trampled the nations in my anger; in my wrath I made them drunk and poured their blood on the ground."
Joel 3:13 - Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full and the vats overflow-- so great is their wickedness!"
Just as the Edomites corrupted the Hebrew faith, so have they corrupted the Christian faith. Of course this corruption was all Satan inspired. Simply put, there are not enough Jews in all of Israel to make the amount of blood talked about here, so there must be others that will come to inhabit Israel from all nations – both Jews and those of the other 11 tribes who realize their origins. Something is going to bring them all together in one place.
Now for the last seven plagues which will include the battle of Armageddon.
Rev. 15:1 - And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of Elohim.
2 - And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of Elohim.
Those who resist the coming One-World government and religion and remain loyal to YHVH, will be rewarded in the end. Some will have died and been resurrected and others will have been simply changed from flesh and blood to spirit beings.
3 - And they sing the song of Moses the servant of Elohim, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, YHVH Elohim Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
4 - Who shall not fear thee, O YHVH, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
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 Elohim, who liveth for ever and ever.
8 - And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of Elohim, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
At last YHVH returns to His temple, but no one is allowed to enter until the last 7 plagues are complete.
Rev. 16:1 - And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of Elohim upon the earth.
2 - And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
I have no idea what this sore could possibly be, but it might be similar to the one YHVH struck the Egyptians with in Exodus 9:
Ex. 9:8 - And YHVH said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.
9 - And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.
10 - And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled it up toward heaven; and it became a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast.
11 - And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians
Rev. 16:3 - And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.
4 - And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
Again, this seems to relate back to the plagues of Egypt.
Ex.7:19 - And YHVH spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone.
20 - And Moses and Aaron did so, as YHVH commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood.
21 - And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.
It was not only the rivers and streams that turned to blood, but all the water in the land, even what they had stored up (in advance of the plague) in wooden and stone vessels. Remember that none of these plagues affected the Israelites. Was it because of their righteousness? I would tend to think not, but rather because they listened to YHVH and Moses. They had not yet received the Law by which righteousness is determined.
Rev. 16:5 - And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O YHVH, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
6 - For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
7 - And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, YHVH Elohim Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
8 - And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
9 - And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of Elohim, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
It’s strange that I saw a movie on TV just last week (from the date of this writing) about just such a thing. I can’t remember the name of it, but it is one of those end-of-the-world scenarios that are so popular today. In this movie, destruction comes from our sun getting hotter and releasing huge amounts of heat and radiation by way of solar flares towards the Earth. Finally it released so much heat that everything on earth was set ablaze and the radiation penetrated 1 mile into the earth’s surface. No one survived except those who had paid enormous sums of money for a ticket on a space craft to escape from Earth. As much as I hate to shed any negativity on those Hollywood producers, if the radiation was so intense that it penetrated 1 mile into the earth, it would easily penetrate the space ships as well. Note that these servants of the Beast have not yet learned their lesson. Much like the Pharaoh, they hardened their hearts, blasphemed YHVH and refused to repent.
10 - And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
11 - And blasphemed the Elohim of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Still suffering from their boils and extreme heat, the survivors are now struck with darkness too. This might be similar to the impenetrable darkness the Egyptians experienced.
Ex. 10:21 - And YHVH said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.
22 - And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:
23 - They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.
The darkness was so intense that one could not see his hand in front of his face. Even their candles could not cut through the darkness. I don’t know how one could feel the darkness, but I suppose one would have to experience it to know.
Rev. 16:12 - And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
Rivers make a natural boarder and in ancient days would have presented a good defense from invading forces. Drying up the Euphrates would make the invasion of Israel much easier.
13 - And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
14 - For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of Elohim Almighty.
These unclean frogs are really disciples of the False Prophet whom he sends out to all the nations of the earth, to persuade the kings of those nations (by their miracles) that the False Prophet is really the true Messiah. Those nation that are deceived by their miracles will all gather at the valley of Megiddo to fight those who were not deceived by their miracles – Gog and Magog.
15 - Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
16 - And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
The online dictionary says this:
The word Armageddon appears only once in the Greek New Testament.[6] The word comes from Hebrew har məgiddô (הר מגידו), meaning "Mountain of Megiddo or "place surrounded by hills". Megiddo was the location of many decisive battles in ancient times (see Battle of Megiddo). The town Megiddo is approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee (or Lake Tiberias to the Romans) in the Kishon River area.
17 - And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.
18 - And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
19 - And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before Elohim, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
20 - And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.
21 - And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed Elohim because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
YHVH is going to shake the earth quite violently. This earthquake is not the same as the one we read about earlier. It merely said that “and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.” As great as that one was, this one will be greater. This time the islands and mountains are not only moved, they disappear altogether. The earthquake will be accompanied by great noise (of the quake itself and thunder and lightning) and huge hail stones weighing about 1 talent. The Hebrew talent equates to approximately 66.14 lbs. They will be like cannon balls falling from the sky. The great city (Vatican or Rome) will be divided in three. I am not sure what symbolism, if any, this represents. All the other great cities of the earth will fall. Does that mean we should all move out into rural areas? No place on the face of the earth is going to be safe unless specially chosen by YHVH.
Rev. 17:1 - And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:
The great whore is the apostate church (the RCC). The waters are nations that serve the whore.
2 - With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
It is natural for the citizens of a country to follow the religious orientation of their king. Therefore, if the king is following the wrong path, the people naturally follow.
3 - So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
The apostate church (from where the False Prophet emerges) sits upon or rules over all the beast nations and their kings.
4 - And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
Purple and scarlet wee the colours that whores usually wore. They also decorated themselves with jewelry.
5 - And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
The woman is a religious system that dates back long before the Roman empire, back to Babylon and beyond, for the Babylonish system began with king Nimrod. The Roman Church adopted this system in place of the Jewish system out of hatred for the Jews. The harlots are the churches that sprang forth from the mother with slightly different doctrines, but still did not go back to their roots (the Hebrew faith). They remained deceived and taught their deceptions to those who followed them. This would be the churches or denominations that sprung up after the protestant reformation.
6 - And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Yahshua: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
What church can be historically seen consistently as the one and only church that used military and local police forces to force compliance with their teachings through inquisitions and military crucades?
7 - And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
8 - The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
This is speaking of the angel or demon that comes out of the bottomless pit (Abaddon). The deceived whose names are not written in the book of life are taken in by the great miracles this beast performs and will wonder after the beast.
9 - And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
The seven mountains are seven nations which the whore rules over.
10 - And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, 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 goeth into perdition.
The online commentary says this concerning these verses:
9. Compare Revelation 13:18 , Daniel 12:10 , where similarly spiritual discernment is put forward as needed in order to understand the symbolical prophecy.
seven heads and seven mountains--The connection between mountains and kings must be deeper than the mere outward fact to which incidental allusion is made, that Rome (the then world city) is on seven hills (whence heathen Rome had a national festival called Septimontium, the feast of the seven-hilled city [PLUTARCH]; and on the imperial coins, just as here, she is represented as a woman seated on seven hills. Coin of Vespasian, described by CAPTAIN SMYTH [Roman Coins, p. 310; ACKERMAN, 1, p. 87]). The seven heads can hardly be at once seven kings or kingdoms ( Revelation 17:10 ), and seven geographical mountains. The true connection is, as the head is the prominent part of the body, so the mountain is prominent in the land. Like "sea" and "earth"and "waters . . . peoples" ( Revelation 17:15 ), so "mountains" have a symbolical meaning, namely, prominent seats of power. Especially such as are prominent hindrances to the cause of God ( Psalms 68:16 Psalms 68:17 , Isaiah 40:4 , 41:15 , 49:11 , Ezekiel 35:2 ); especially Babylon (which geographically was in a plain, but spiritually is called a destroying mountain, Jeremiah 51:25 ), in majestic contrast to which stands Mount Zion, "the mountain of the Lord's house" ( Isaiah 2:2 ), and the heavenly mount; Revelation 21:10 , "a great and high mountain . . . and that great city, the holy Jerusalem." So in Daniel 2:35 , the stone becomes a mountain--Messiah's universal kingdom supplanting the previous world kingdoms. As nature shadows forth the great realities of the spiritual world, so seven-hilled Rome is a representative of the seven-headed world power of which the dragon has been, and is the prince. The "seven kings" are hereby distinguished from the "ten kings" ( Revelation 17:12 ):the former are what the latter are not, "mountains," great seats of the world power. The seven universal God-opposed monarchies are Egypt (the first world power which came into collision with God's people,) Assyria, Babylon, Greece, Medo-Persia, Rome, the Germanic-Slavonic empire (the clay of the fourth kingdom mixed with its iron in Nebuchadnezzar's image, a fifth material, Daniel 2:33 Daniel 2:34 Daniel 2:42 Daniel 2:43 , symbolizing this last head). These seven might seem not to accord with the seven heads in Daniel 7:4-7 , one head on the first beast (Babylon), one on the second (Medo-Persia), four on the third (Greece; namely, Egypt, Syria, Thrace with Bithynia, and Greece with Macedon): but Egypt and Greece are in both lists. Syria answers to Assyria (from which the name Syria is abbreviated), and Thrace with Bithynia answers to the Gothic-Germanic-Slavonic hordes which, pouring down on Rome from the North, founded the Germanic-Slavonic empire. The woman sitting on the seven hills implies the Old and New Testament Church conforming to, and resting on, the world power, that is, on all the seven world kingdoms. Abraham and Isaac dissembling as to their wives through fear of the kings of Egypt foreshadowed this. Compare Ezekiel 16:1-63 , 23:1-49 , on Israel's whoredoms with Egypt, Assyria, Babylon; and Matthew 7:24 , Matthew 24:10-12 Matthew 24:23-26 , on the characteristics of the New Testament Church's harlotry, namely, distrust, suspicion, hatred, treachery, divisions into parties, false doctrine.
10. there are--Translate, "they (the seven heads) are seven kings."
five . . . one--Greek, "the five . . . the one"; the first five of the seven are fallen (a word applicable not to forms of government passing away, but to the fall of once powerful empires: Egypt, Ezekiel 29:1-30:26'; Assyria and Nineveh, Nahum 3:1-19 ; Babylon, Revelation 18:2'Jeremiah 50:1-51:64'; Medo-Persia, Daniel 8:3-7 Daniel 8:20-22 , 10:13 , 11:2 ; Greece, Daniel 11:4 ). Rome was "the one" existing in John's days. "Kings" is the Scripture phrase for kingdoms, because these kingdoms are generally represented in character by some one prominent head, as Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar, Medo-Persia by Cyrus, Greece by Alexander, &c.
the other is not yet come--not as ALFORD, inaccurately representing AUBERLEN, the Christian empire beginning with Constantine; but, the Germanic-Slavonic empire beginning and continuing in its beast-like, that is, HEATHEN Antichristian character for only "a short space." The time when it is said of it, "it is not" ( Revelation 17:11 ), is the time during which it is "wounded to death," and has the "deadly wound" ( Revelation 13:3 ). The external Christianization of the migrating hordes from the North which descended on Rome, is the wound to the beast answering to the earth swallowing up the flood (heathen tribes) sent by the dragon, Satan, to drown the woman, the Church. The emphasis palpably is on "a short space," which therefore comes first in the Greek, not on "he must continue," as if his continuance for some [considerable] time were implied, as ALFORD wrongly thinks. The time of external Christianization (while the beast's wound continues) has lasted for centuries, ever since Constantine. Rome and the Greek Church have partially healed the wound by image worship.
11. beast that . . . is not--his beastly character being kept down by outward Christianization of the state until he starts up to life again as "the eighth" king, his "wound being healed" ( Revelation 13:3 ), Antichrist manifested in fullest and most intense opposition to God. The "he" is emphatic in the Greek. He, peculiarly and pre-eminently: answering to "the little horn" with eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things, before whom three of the ten horns were plucked up by the roots, and to whom the whole ten "give their power and strength" ( Revelation 17:12 Revelation 17:13 Revelation 17:17 ). That a personal Antichrist will stand at the head of the Antichristian kingdom, is likely from the analogy of Antiochus Epiphanes, the Old Testament Antichrist, "the little horn" in Daniel 8:9-12 ; also, "the man of sin, son of perdition" ( 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8 ), answers here to "goeth into perdition," and is applied to an individual, namely, Judas, in the only other passage where the phrase occurs ( John 17:12 ). He is essentially a child of destruction, and hence he has but a little time ascended out of the bottomless pit, when he "goes into perdition" ( Revelation 17:8 Revelation 17:11 ). "While the Church passes through death of the flesh to glory of the Spirit, the beast passes through the glory of the flesh to death" [AUBERLEN].
is of the seven--rather "springs out of the seven." The eighth is not merely one of the seven restored, but a new power or person proceeding out of the seven, and at the same time embodying all the God-opposed features of the previous seven concentrated and consummated; for which reason there are said to be not eight, but only seven heads, for the eighth is the embodiment of all the seven. In the birth-pangs which prepare the "regeneration" there are wars, earthquakes, and disturbances [AUBERLEN], wherein Antichrist takes his rise ("sea," Revelation 13:1 , 13:8 , Luke 21:9-11 ). He does not fall like the other seven ( Revelation 17:10 ), but is destroyed, going to his own perdition, by the Lord in person.
12 - And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
13 - These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
14 - These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Online Commentary:
12. ten kings . . . received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings . . . with the beast--Hence and from Revelation 17:14 Revelation 17:16 , it seems that these ten kings or kingdoms, are to be contemporaries with the beast in its last or eighth form, namely, Antichrist. Compare Daniel 2:34 Daniel 2:44 , "the stone smote the image upon his feet," that is, upon the ten toes, which are, in Daniel 2:41-44 , interpreted to be "kings." The ten kingdoms are not, therefore, ten which arose in the overthrow of Rome (heathen), but are to rise out of the last state of the fourth kingdom under the eighth head. I agree with ALFORD that the phrase "as kings," implies that they reserve their kingly rights in their alliance with the beast, wherein "they give their power and strength unto" him ( Revelation 17:13 ). They have the name of kings, but not with undivided kingly power [WORDSWORTH]. See AUBERLEN'S not so
one hour--a definite time of short duration, during which "the devil is come down to the inhabitant of the earth and of the sea, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." Probably the three and a half years ( Revelation 11:2 Revelation 11:3 , 13:5 ). Antichrist is in existence long before the fall of Babylon; but it is only at its fail he obtains the vassalage of the ten kings. He in the first instance imposes on the Jews as the Messiah, coming in his own name; then persecutes those of them who refuse his blasphemous pretensions. Not until the sixth vial, in the latter part of his reign, does he associate the ten kings with him in war with the Lamb, having gained them over by the aid of the spirits of devils working miracles. His connection with Israel appears from his sitting "in the temple of God" ( 2 Thessalonians 2:4 ), and as the antitypical "abomination of desolation standing in the Holy place" ( Daniel 9:27 , 12:11 , Matthew 24:15 ), and "in the city where our Lord was crucified" ( Revelation 11:8 ). It is remarkable that IRENÆUS [Against Heresies, 5:25] and CYRIL OF JERUSALEM [RUFINUS, Historia Monachorum, 10.37] prophesied that Antichrist would have his seat at Jerusalem and would restore the kingdom of the Jews. JULIAN the apostate, long after, took part with the Jews, and aided in building their temple, herein being Antichrist's forerunner.
13. one mind--one sentiment.
shall give--So Coptic. But A, B, and Syriac, "give."
strength--Greek, "authority." They become his dependent allies ( Revelation 17:14 ). Thus Antichrist sets up to be King of kings, but scarcely has he put forth his claim when the true KING OF KINGS appears and dashes him down in a moment to destruction.
14. These shall . . . war with the Lamb--in league with the beast. This is a summary anticipation of Revelation 19:19 . This shall not be till after they have first executed judgment on the harlot ( Revelation 17:15 Revelation 17:16 ).
Lord of lords, &c.--anticipating Revelation 19:16 .
are--not in the Greek. Therefore translate, "And they that are with Him, called chosen, and faithful (shall overcome them, namely, the beast and his allied kings)." These have been with Christ in heaven unseen, but now appear with Him.
15 - And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
Waters = nations.
16 - And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
The nations realize they have been deceived by the Whore and turn on her, destroying her.
17 - For Elohim hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of Elohim shall be fulfilled.
18 - And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
YHVH often uses His enemies o His advantage. Here He uses the Beast to punish the Whore. There is only one city/state on the face of the earth, which is Vatican City, which reigns over the kings of the earth. One of the first duties of every newly elected President is to have an audience with the pope, where he receives his instructions for what he is expected to accomplish during his presidency. The CIA headquarters was formerly inside the twin towers. Directly across the street was the headquarters of the Catholic archbishop to the U.S. He had a secret tunnel running across the street and a private entrance to CIA headquarters, where he often met with the CIA chief to plan their goal of world domination. There can be no doubt that the Roman Catholic Church is predominantly a political entity using the mind controlling features of corporate religion to achieve its dream of total world domination.
Rev. 18:1 - And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
2 - And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
3 - For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
If the whole world could be lit up by the glory of this one angel, he must be a mighty angel indeed. Imagine how much greater YHVH’s glory will light up the earth. Not only death will be defeated, but darkness as well.
ALL nations will drink the wine of Whore’s fornication; not just presumably evil nations like Russia and China, but all Christian nations as well. U.S. citizens in particular, seem to think that they are YHVH’s chosen nation, which is exactly what her corrupt leaders want them to believe. Meanwhile, in YHVH’s eyes, Christianity is nothing more than a melting pot for all the world’s pagan religions. If they truly followed Yahshua they would be following the Hebrew faith. Even the nation of Israel cannot survive without doing commerce with the Beast. In fact the military might of today’s Beast power is the only thing keeping Israel’s enemies from destroying it.
4 - And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
5 - For her sins have reached unto heaven, and Elohim hath remembered her iniquities.
6 - Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.
7 - How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
8 - Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is YHVH Elohim who judgeth her.
We, the true Believers in YHVH and His Son Yahshua, must put off this system and remain true to YHVH through all the tribulation that we are about to face. In one day (a very short space of time) her punishment shall come. Our salvation depends on us overcoming this system.
9 - And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
10 - Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
The Beast power has been basically ruling over the earth since the time of Nimrod. All ruling world empires since that time have all had the same goal – world domination that excludes YHVH from the picture altogether. Here it shortens the time of Babylon’s destruction to only one hour.
11 - And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
The ultimate source of power for the Beast is its control over the global economic system. Without the Beast in control, the economic system would collapse and fail. All commerce would come to a crashing halt. The entire world would be thrown into a state of chaos and confusion. There would be riots and civil war all around the globe. There would definitely be much weeping and mourning over her collapse.
21 - And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.
23 - And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
24 - And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
The center of modern-day Babylon, Vatican City, will be violently destroyed. Since taking power as the official state religion of Rome, the RCC has been responsible for the deaths of all the prophets and saints, since that time. Hers will be a particularly violent end.
Rev. 19:1 - And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto YHVH our Elohim:
2 - For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
3 - And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
4 - And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped Elohim that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
5 - And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our Elohim, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
6 - And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for YHVH Elohim omnipotent reigneth.
7 - Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
At last, the marriage between the assembly of Believers and Yahshua is done. The wife (the church/assembly) is truly ready this time, not like the former one at Mt. Sinai where the Israelites (despite YHVH’s awesome miracles) were still only luke warm for YHVH.
The trials of the final era of man’s history, will drive away all doubts modern-day Believers have and they/we will be fully convicted of the truth and it will completely fill and inhabit our minds and our hearts. It will be a day of great rejoicing for YHVH and Yahshua as well – finally a bride that has been made perfect and faithful through tribulation and is finally ready to take their vows more seriously than their predecessors.
Remember that marriage is symbolic of a legal contract. The ancient Israelites committed adultery. Later the Jews murdered their husband. Both actions violated and destroyed their covenant with YHVH, yet He offers them one more chance to become faithful. He even gathers the descendants of the Lost Ten Tribes (as well as other believing Gentiles) to include them in the new contract. What a patient and loving Elohim we have. We have a lot to learn about our own physical marriages and how we are to love and treat our spouses.
8 - And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
9 - And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of Elohim.
10 - And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Yahshua: worship Elohim: for the testimony of Yahshua is the spirit of prophecy.
Notice that this angels does not direct John’s worship to Yahshua, but to YHVH alone. This concept is common throughout the entire Bible and yet the Trinitarians continue blindly in their false doctrines. As great as Yahshua is, He remains a product of the creation and pales in significance compared to the Father.
11 - And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
This is Yahshua, returning in glory to conquer and take His rightful throne. Take note and meditate on the following description of our coming husband.
12 - His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
13 - And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of Elohim.
14 - And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
15 - And 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: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty Elohim.
16 - And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Yahshua’s is the final empire to rule over the earth. All the others tried to preempt and bring about this empire on their own being too impatient to wait on YHVH to fulfill His plan. They all sought power unto themselves and eventually though of themselves as “gods”. Of course the people all desired a “king” over them that they could see touch and worship in the flesh. It was common for ancient cultures to deify their former great leaders. This was done not only with evil emperors. Noah and his sons were also so deified and worshipped as “gods”. Remember the words of the serpent to Eve?
Gen. 3:5 - And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Man took Satan’s words to heart, believing that they were “gods” and that already possessed eternal life. This was the basis for the people of earth believing that they enter eternal life automatically and immediately upon death and denying the great plan of YHVH. Such a concept denies the need for YHVH.
17 - And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great Elohim;
18 - That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.
The great wedding feast is open not only to Believers, but to all of YHVH’s creatures, who will feast on the dead bodies of the conquered enemy. It will be a celebration of the end of sin and the beginning of man’s promotion to the new creation, we they will join our husband who went on before us, having preeminence in all things.
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.
Apparently Armageddon is not the final battle. This is. The Beast and the False Prophet are finally and completely destroyed, along with their offices that have survived throughout man’s history since the time of Nimrod. Their lies and treacheries are finally exposed and for the first time the inhabitants of the earth see clearly where they have been deceived and feel ashamed for allowing such a thing to happen to them. However the end of all evil is still 1,000 years into the future.
Rev. 20:1 - And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
2 - And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
3 - And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
The time of YHVH’s final testing of mankind will not occur until after the 1,000 year reign of Yahshua. Satan will have been restrained in the bottomless pit till near the end of the one thousand years. At that time he will be released and allowed to tempt the inhabitants of the earth one last time – and he will once again deceive many.
4 - And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Yahshua, and for the word of Elohim, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with HaMashiyack a thousand years.
5 - But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 - Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Now these last few verses may sound a little confusing. The first resurrection of YHVH’s saints will occur at the beginning of Yahshua’s reign. The second resurrection does not occur till the end of the thousand years. The second resurrection will be of those who did not die in Yahshua. They will be raised, judged, and those who still show no remorse will be forever destroyed.
7 - And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
8 - And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
9 - And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
As amazing as this sounds, after living under Yahshua’s reign, enjoying a thousand years of peace and prosperity, a very large number of the people are once again going to rebel against YHVH. Their end will be swift and sure.
10 - And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
I often wonder about his verse. Of course we do not have the original writings of John’s preserved for us today, but there have definitely been a great number of tamperings of the New Testament by the various translators. I mean, what would be the purpose of keeping these individuals alive in an ever burning hell for ever. They have outlived their usefulness and are no longer needed. The Old Testament tells a different story.
Ezek. 28:12 - …. Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
13 - Thou hast been in Eden the garden of Elohim; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
14 - Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of Elohim; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
15 - Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.
16 - By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of Elohim: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
17 - Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.
18 - Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffic; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
19 - All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.
Even though the beginning of verse 12 directs this message to the king of Tyrus, one can readily see that it is really Satan, represented by the king of Tyrus, that the address is intended. Who else would have been in Eden? Why would he call a human king a “covering cherub”? The human king was merely a type of the beast power.
11- And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Can you picture this scene unfolding before you as you stand ready to receive the greatest gift ever? Again, there is only One sitting on the throne – not three. The rest of the verse is particularly interesting. What does it mean about heaven and earth when it says “and there was found no place for them”? We are soon to receive a new heaven and a new earth as will be detailed in the next chapter. “New” can also mean “changed”. Spiritual fire will burn up everything that is corruptible and even the heavens and earth will be changed to incorruption. YHVH is living light. Even the darkness cannot abide in the same space as Him. His light will illuminate the new earth and the new heavens.
12 - And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before Elohim; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
When speaking of these books, it could be referring to the Holy Scriptures. The first five books of Moshe might be the book of life. Throughout it are encoded messages that can only be found with some knowledge of the Hebrew language. That would make the Hebrew language a sacred language. But that would be a study of its own. Perhaps I will present more information on the subject at a later time.
The other books spoken of might be the books of the prophets and other books that were added to the Scriptures, including the New Testament books (in their original form).
13 - And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell (the grave) delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
Well, how about that. We are going to be judged by our works. How much plainer can that be. What are works? They are the works (or keeping) of the righteous Law of YHVH. How do those who teach that the law is done away with, get around this verse. They must really have to stretch their imaginations.
14 - And death and hell (the grave) were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
What is this about a second death? Does this mean that some people are going to die twice? That is exactly what it means. All will be resurrected to judgment. All will be given a final chance to repent. Those that do will receive salvation. Those who don’t will receive eternal the second (eternal) death. But wait, do the false Christian teachers not teach that everyone, no matter what they believed, go straight to heaven and eternal life immediately upon the first death? Eternal life is not something that can be taken away again afterward. That is why we must be found incorruptible before we can receive it – so there is no chance of corruption later. Humans have a portion of YHVH’s spirit in them, since they were created in YHVH’s image. This spirit has actually been photographed leaving the body of a dead person. However, when Yahshua was on the earth, in the flesh, He made the statement that the dead know nothing, just as if they are asleep. In fact He often compared death to sleep. So these spirits that leave our bodies upon death do go o heaven, but they will have no consciousness until they are rejoined with our bodies in the resurrection. This portion of YHVH’s spirit can be compared to a microchip that contains all the memory about who we were, what we looked like and what we believed in. When we awake in the resurrection, it will be like waking up from a very long sleep.
15 - And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Does this mean that some are preordained to receive eternal life? I don’t believe so. It merely means that YHVH knows all things, both past and future and I am sure He alone knows what our individual futures hold.
Rev. 21:1 - And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
Again, we see the mention of the heavens and earth “passing away” or being changed. Both will be eternal changes. Neither will support any form of incorruption. There will be no more sickness, death or mental illness. All living will be part of a family and a team that will bring life to the entire universe.
2 - And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from Elohim out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
3 - And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of Elohim is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and Elohim himself shall be with them, and be their Elohim.
4 - And Elohim shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
The holy city, Jerusalem, will descend out of the heavens like a huge space station and land on the same spot where Jerusalem is today.
5 - And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6 - And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
7 - He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his Elohim, and he shall be my son.
The identity of the one sitting on the throne is confirmed in verse 7. It is the Father who sits on the throne and is ultimately the Alpha and Omega. Only the Father must be worshipped as Elohim. There is no other. Yahshua is merely a product of the creation just like us, and he called us his brothers (and sisters) not his sons. Yahshua will always be the eternal High Priest directing all worship towards the Father.
Again the business of overcoming all things is stressed in relation to inheriting all things. What is it that we are to be overcoming? It is the ways of this world. How do we do it? By taking on the very nature of Yahshua and strictly following his example.
8 - But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
This is quite a list of those who will not exist beyond the judgment day. I am sure the readers can think of a number of sub-lists as well. Under fearful – those afraid of being different from the rest of the world; under abominable – fornication, homosexuality, adultery; under murderers – abortion; under idolaters – Christians; under liars – gossipers. All must repent and give their lives over to YHVH.
9 - And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.
10 - And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from Elohim,
11 - Having the glory of Elohim: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
12 - And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:
13 - On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.
14 - And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
15 - And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
16 - And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
17 - And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
18 - And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
19 - And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
20 - The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
21 - And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
22 - And I saw no temple therein: for YHVH Elohim Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
At that time there will be no need of a temple, for the entire universe will be the temple or the house of YHVH. Yahshua will be His High Priest. All beings will have a direct line of communication with the Father no matter where they are in the universe.
23 - And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of Elohim did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
24 - And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
25 - And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
26 - And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.
27 - And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.
There will no longer be a moon or a sun to light the earth. The light of YHVH will illuminate the entire universe, giving light and life to all. Like death, darkness will be conquered.
Conclusion
At the beginning of this study, I asked three questions. I hope this study has answered these questions to everyone’s satisfaction. The First question was:
Q - Is the world going to end in 2012?
A – No, the world is not going to end in 2012. However, it is going to seem so to us living in that time. There are going to be a set of circumstances surrounding that date that are going to be horrific and terrifying in its degree of destruction. We are about to receive a double whammy – the end of our present age and the beginning of the age of Aquarius, plus the return of Planet X (Nibiru). In past times, these age changes have run concurrent with great natural disasters on the earth. The last occurred around the time of Noah’s flood.
Coupled with this phenomenon is the return of Planet X (Nibiru). The close passing of this planet, with a gravitational pull almost equal to Jupiter, will definitely have a disastrous effect on the earth, perhaps even turning the earth upside down so that the North and South poles actually switch places. It might also shorten the length of our present 24 hour day, diminishing to a mere 16-18 hours (8-9 hours of day and 8-9 hours of night). Many (2/3) of the population of the earth are going to perish. It is going to be a terrifying time indeed. Many are going to think it is the end of the world, but these are not watching the signs that Yahshua said would be given.
The second question was:
Q - Is Yahshua’s return imminent and tied to 2012 in any way?
A – Again the answer is no. Yahshua gave us some very specific signs to look for.
1st Sign – There would be a very great increase in knowledge at the end of days. This has definitely already occurred and we are continuing to gain knowledge at an alarming rate. This mostly has to do with the invention of the home computer and the sharing of knowledge from around the globe. It has always been said that mathematics is the universal language. This has never been so true since the advent of the computer. Its binary system produces language via a series of 1’s and 0’s. It takes us back to the days before Nimrod and the Tower of Babel when the world was of one language and enabled them to possess great knowledge in all arenas. Most of that knowledge became lost to us over the centuries, but now we are re-discovering it via the universal language of computers.
2nd Sign – Global morality will be at an all-time low. Yahshua told His apostles that in the end days it will be like the days of Sodom and Gomorrah. Those two cities were guilty of practicing highly immoral sex acts, such as homosexuality, bestiality and pedophilia. In their religious practices, they performed child sacrifice, paralleling today’s practice of abortion. In the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, all the men of the city, both young and old, came out to have sex with the two angels sent by YHVH to get Lot out of there. When Lot offered the men his daughters instead, they refused, demanding that he turn over the two angels to them. Obviously they preferred men over women. Where was this society heading? Unless they had sex with women strictly for the purpose of re-procreation, they would have eventually all died childless leaving no descendants.
What is happening with today’s birth control rate? In developed Western (Christian) nations people are encouraged to have smaller families (1-2 children). Any society needs a growth rate of over 3 children per family to survive. That is the minimum requirement. Anything less will result in that society eventually bringing its numbers so low that they cannot possibly recover for a number of centuries. Meanwhile the proclaimed enemies of those same Christian nations (Moslems) have an average of 8 children per family. At that rate, by the year 2050, Moslems will so outnumber Caucasians that they will take over the earth merely by numbers. They don’t have to possess any weapons of mass destruction to complete their global take-over. Could this be one of the reasons that the UN backed forces are in the Middle East – to reduce the population? Why else would the U.S. use uranium tipped bombs there, polluting the land for many years to come, and causing all manor of death, sterility and birth defects among the innocent citizens over there.
A few years back, Madeline Albright addressed the UN proclaiming that they need to reduce the world’s population by 2/3. The means of doing this, although never made public, are by war, birth control and abortion. Nations such as Africa have been used to test germ warfare. Viruses such as Bola-Bola and AIDS were both produced in global laboratories and tested out on people the deemed as disposable – the poor starving people of Africa. Unfortunately these are people the world does not seem to care too much about. If you think about it, the UN has traditionally taken its time about helping African nations when in trouble. They always wait till the last moment, after millions have fallen victim to mass genocide, before they intervene. And even then it is only because there is such an outcry by the moral citizens that are left in this world.
When the Middle East countries were warring with one another, the various UN member nations helped both sides (supplying them with weapons) so that would kill off as many people as possible. The US has set up their our puppet regimes in various countries around the Globe. These leaders often become vicious dictators that kill off untold numbers of its own citizens, while the US turns a blind eye. Is that eye really so blind, or does it not only see everything, but condones it as well? Remember the one-eyed pyramid, symbolic of the Illuminati? It is now on every American one-dollar bill with the Latin caption below it, which in English is translated “The New World Order”. Can their goals be more obvious?
Economic sanctions, whether imposed by the U.S. or the U.N., are an act of war. I call it a war without bullets. The sanctions may target the country in question as a whole, but it is the poor, innocent citizens of those countries that suffer. They are virtually starved to death and refused any medical treatment. Is that any less brutal than weapons of mass destruction?
Are US citizens safe from their own government? Apparently they are not. Not only does the US government promote birth control and abortion, it makes health treatment almost unavailable to many of its citizens unless they subscribe to private health care insurance companies. This is what Capitalism is all about. The banks and big business dictate government policy. One of the biggest of these businesses is the pharmaceutical industry. Each year they make billions off of new drugs, most of which have side effects almost as bad as the disease. Alternative (natural) drugs are in many cases banned. If you refuse to give your children the approved treatments and/or get your child inoculated, they can refuse to allow your child to attend school or may even remove the child from the parent’s custody. The parents can actually be jailed for child neglect.
During the Russian occupation of Afghanistan the CIA was making approximately $3,000,000,000 (three trillion dollars) a year trading weapons for opium. We know that the profits went to fight the CIA’s secret wars around the world. Where does one suppose those drugs went to? Most probably went to the pharmaceutical companies. The rest went to the Mafia, so that they could put it out on the streets where mostly the poor (both white and black) are the most likely to use the street drugs that are produced from opium. During the Russian acquisition of her satellite countries, they used the drug LSD to drug inhabitants of the cities using treated city water. They put the drug into the water supply, getting most of the city stoned, and then took the city over without any resistance. So, the US uses drugs to keep the poor stoned and so dependant on their habit that they do not even know that they are being targeted for extermination. Then they form all kinds of different police agencies to deal with the problem, declaring war on drugs, building huge super jails to contain all offenders and handing out very lengthy sentences. Who are these jails filled with? They are filled with the poor, mostly black, who have been groomed by their own government for a life of crime.
9-11 was likely the grandest human sacrifice in US history. The US has had plans for the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq for decades. Also included in this plan are Iran and Syria (yet to be invaded). Their aim is multi-folded. They are first of all after control of Mid-east oil and envision an oil pipeline extending from Afghanistan to the Persian Gulf. Second, they want to exterminate as many Moslems as possible. Thirdly, they want to establish their own puppet regimes to run these countries. Fourthly they want to reopen the opium trade in these countries and regain the profits they have lost due to the Taliban’s ban on growing opium.
To get the seriously deceived citizens of the US to agree to war, they staged the 9-11 tragedy. This was an old trick of the Roman Empire. They’d get the citizens all spooked that some enemy was planning to attack them and the people would willingly go to war. There were no passengers with Moslem names on any of the passenger lists. None of the hijackers named knew how to fly a commercial airplane. They could barely fly a Cessna.
A number of the named hijackers (who supposedly died on the flights) were later found elsewhere in the world and obviously were falsely accused. The last people escaping from the towers all reported hearing explosions going off on the ground floor as they ran out. This is typical of a planned demolition. With the security they had at these buildings it would have been impossible for enemy terrorists to get inside and plant such explosives. It could only have been done by the government itself.
Also, the steel used to construct the buildings, that the US authorities claimed was weakened by the heat from the burning fuel of the airliners, comes into serious question. That steel would require a sustained heat of 1500 degrees F. before it even begins to weaken. The jet fuel burns at only 800 degrees F. and would have been all burnt off in a matter of minutes, leaving only the contents of the office, which only burns at 250 degrees F. So the hottest the steel ever got, was just barely over half the heat required to weaken the steel. Also, what caused the other 5 building to collapse, which were not even struck by an aircraft?
The US already had a defense system in place for such hijackings. Fighter jets should have been up in the air in minutes after the first plane veered off course and went off the radar. (They would have had to fly pretty low to escape the radar) Of course, that didn’t happen. Would one not think it strange when four airplanes veer off course and the air force did nothing?
The plane that supposedly crashed in Pennsylvania was really shot down in mid air. A passenger witnessed the explosion while talking on the phone. Six independent witnesses on the ground saw a low flying, fighter style, unmarked jet flying bare 50 feet over their heads and disappear over the horizon. A minute later they heard an explosion. When they reported what they saw to the FBI they were told that there were no aircraft in the area at the time. Later they were told that there was an airliner flying over at 5,000 feet. That could not have been the same craft. The engines from the passenger jet were found one mile from the crash scene. Paper and debris from the plane were scattered for 8 miles. This is all typical of an in-air explosion.
As for the plane that hit the Pentagon, how could an airplane the size of a 747 make only an 8 meter hole in a wall? How could it have struck between the 1st and 2nd floors without touching the ground in front. The nose of the plane stood 14 meters off the ground. Its engines were attached to the wings. The plane should have either struck between the 4th and 5th floors of the Pentagon or have been half buried in the ground. There also should have been two holes off to either side where the engines would have penetrated the wall. The wall was totally untouched. The official explanation was that the wings folded backwards into the airplane and all fit through that single 8 meter hole. Such an explanation defies the laws of physics. The wings should have moved foreward, not backwards. And why were the engines not found? Why did they find only enough parts from a jet to fill one wheel barrow? Where did the black boxes disappear to? Why did the only photo from the outside cameras of the plane show only a small white blur sticking up from behind a narrow parking structure. Where was the rest of the plane? Why were there no human remains found from any of the passengers on the plane? The only answer that makes any sense is that the US air force shot the real jet down over the ocean and fired a missile into the Pentagon themselves. How would it have looked if they admitted to shooting down 2 of their own airliners. Check the following link for photos and judge for yourself.
http://www.asile.org/citoyens/numero13/pentagone/erreurs_en.htm
Over 3,000 people were sacrificed. The families of those victims were put through unnecessary grief for what – an excuse to go to war? I feel sorry for our American brethren. They are in for a very rough road ahead. True Believers who speak out against the government are soon going to be charged as terrorists and be incarcerated indefinitely, never going to trial. The soon coming “One World Order” is going to be one of the most repressive regimes ever to exist on the earth – worse than communism. Millions are either going to be put to death or imprisoned. They will be falsely accused of the most heinous crimes, and the rest of the deceived citizens of the US will cheer their punishments. You may scoff, but it is already happening – i.e. Waco, Texas.
A third question one has to ask oneself in regard to interpreting Scriptural prophesies is what calendar to make our calculations from – the Hebrew or the Gregorian? We know that the Gregorian calendar has 365 days in a year and the Hebrew calendar has only 360. (I have rounded off the numbers for simplicity sake.) A difference of 5 days over 6,000 years = 30,000 days or 82.2 Roman years or 83.3 Hebrew years. How then do the Jews claim that there remains over 200 years till the end of the 6,000 years of man? Either the Jews have lost rack of time, or the Romans began their calendar earlier. So how do true Believers know when the 6,000 years are up? They don’t. They look for the signs that Yahshua gave us instead. Sure, some have seen some of the signs in past generations and have jumped to conclusions. However, the following signs cannot be confused.
3rd Sign – The temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem near the end of days.
4th Sign – The armies of the Beast will invade and occupy Jerusalem for 3 ½ years.
5th Sign – the Beast will erect some sort of abominable idol in the sanctuary and bring some form of animated life to it.
6th Sign – The two end-time witnesses will begin to prophesy against the Beast and the False Prophet from Jerusalem. They will bring drought upon the earth and other forms of plagues. The world will hate them and desire them dead. They will get their wish after 3 ½ years. They will celebrate by giving gifts to one another and getting drunk
They will likely die just in time for Xmass if they begin their ministry during the Passover season. After 3 ½ days they will be resurrected as the whole world watches (via television) and rise up to the heavens in a cloud.
These are the only signs that tell us when Yahshua’s return is imminent. Since none of these signs have appeared yet and they need a full seven years to complete and there is just under 3 more years left till December 21, 2012, it is impossible that Yahshua will return on that date. So, if Yahshua’s return and the events of 2012 are not synonymous, then when will Yahshua’s return be? No one knows. If they did, He would not be coming as a thief in the night. We can only look for the signs, not dates.
The television show I mentioned earlier (The Nostradamus Effect) attempted to interpret the Book of Revelation via various Christian theologians. Of course they did not cover the book as thoroughly as I have and chose only passages that seemed to collaborate with their theories. They concluded that Yahshua’s return was imminent. As we have read, that is simply not so. However, the events surrounding 2012 may bring about the coming of the False Prophet. During turbulent times, the world looks for a saviour. This would be a prime time for the revealing of the Antichrist – likely at the end of the tribulation. The False Prophet will likely claim responsibility for ending the tribulation. The world will believe him, think he is the promised Messiah and follow after him. The various Christian denominations (the harlot daughters) will flock to join the religion that the Antichrist supports – which will be the Roman Catholic Church (the Great Whore). Other religions may also join the RCC. Buddhists priests are already studying at the same monasteries with Catholic priests. Most of the world will confuse the Antichrist with the true Messiah. He will substantiate his claims with exhibitions of miraculous feats. He will be so convincing that even some of YHVH’s own elite will be deceived and follow after him.
In conclusion, there is only one place that will be safe from the coming tribulation, and that is in the arms of Yahshua. We can assure our salvation by believing in the true Messiah, being baptized in his most holy name (Yahshua, not Jesus –the only name under heaven by which one might be saved), and proving our faith by our works. Do not be deceived any more. Do not depend on your present church or favorite minister to lead you to all truth and work out your salvation for you. Do not believe me either. Blow the dust off your book of Holy Scriptures and discover the truth for yourselves through independent study. Remember, if you cannot stand before YHVH on your own two feet and on your own merit, there is absolutely nothing any church or charismatic leader can do for you. In the end YHVH is going to ask each of us individually, “What did you do with your talent?”
In YHVH’s Love
Gary Primo