The Sealed Scroll By Trekson

 

 

This is the first seal. The rider on the white horse signifies the false religion personified by the Anti-Christ who conquers by deception. Dan. 7:20 in various translations describe him as one "whose look was more stout" and possessing a "fierce countenance". In all he will be an imposing figure. Definitely not someone you would want to cross, but cross him we shall. There is one area in which he will differ from Christ. His spokesman, the false prophet, will come after him and will build him up, much like an athlete#‘s/actor’s agent does. A type of John the Baptist but after the fact and not before.

 

This is the second seal. The rider on the red horse signifies the power to conquer with a sword and to take peace from the earth.

 

This is the third seal. The rider on the black horse brings famine.

 

This is the fourth seal. The rider on pale horse signifies death and pestilence. This probably signifies Satan when he is cast out of heaven in Rev. 12:9. He is followed closely by Hades/Hell which could be considered the home for the destruction of the soul. And who brings destruction, the Destroyer which is what the names Abaddon & Apollyon mean in Rev. 9:11. All these things are the beginning of sorrows, and the birth pangs but not the wrath of God. This most likely occurs at the mid-point of Daniel’s 70^th week and is the beginning of the Great Tribulation. Other events occurring around this time are the arrival of the two witnesses (Rev.11), the sealing of the 144,000 (Rev. 7:1-8), the A/C sitting on the throne and demanding to be worshiped as well as the erection of his image found "standing" in the holy place. This is pictured in Matt. 24:15, Mark 13:14, and Rev. 12:13, 13: 6 & 14-15. But wait, the comparison doesn’t end here as a lot of folks would like it to.

 

The fifth seal portrays the partial results of the time known as the Great Tribulation where believers will be martyred because of the word of God and the testimony they maintained. This is also shown in Rev. 12:11 & 17, 13:7-10 & 15 and 14:12-13. The martyrs are told that judgment won’t begin until the appointed number of martyred dead has been reached. If a pre-trib rapture had occurred, this would be considered part of God#‘s wrath but this scripture clearly shows that this is a separate time from judgment. In verse 10, the phrase "the inhabitants of the earth" is used ("those who dwell on the earth" in the KJV). This phrase is used consistently throughout Revelations to signify those that support Satan/a/c and oppose God and his elect who are still on earth at this time.

 

The sixth seal is evidenced by much cosmic disturbance and signs in the sun, moon and stars. This is the sign spoken of back in Matt. 24:3. When we see these signs in the heavens, Luke 21:28, tells us to, ..."stand up and lift up our heads because our redemption is drawing near." Not before!

 

Now it is just after this point in time where a couple of events happen almost at once at the opening of the seventh seal. In Rev. 6:17 it says, "For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand." This should utilize the aorist tense. The literal translation of "has come" is "the day of their wrath began to come." Also known as the Day of the Lord, the arrival is described in Joel 2:28-32, Is. 13:6-10 and Zep. 1:14-18.

 

The most important event occurring at this time is the rapture of the saints as pictured in: Matt. 24:30-31, Mark 13:26-27, Luke 21:27-28, Rev. 7:9, 14:14-16 and 19:6-8. They all show our gathering/arrival in heaven. The rapture might occur somewhere before or just after the 5^th year of Daniel’s 70^th week. We see in Rev. 7:9, "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count..." This is the rapture, not a separate set of "tribulations saints" as the pre-trib believers like to think of them. A group by the way that is nowhere alluded to in scripture. This group is so large they can#‘t be counted, but John was able to number thousands and thousands and ten thousand upon ten thousand angels in Rev. 5:11 and the 144,000 of Rev. 7.

 

According to the pre-trib theory, these so-called trib saints will be trickling into heaven one at a time or in small groups as they are killed. Obviously this verse doesn’t show that. They all appear suddenly, at the same time. They are called Tribulation saints because that is what was occurring on the earth just prior to the rapture.

 

Rev. 8 begins with the opening of the 7^th seal. There is silence in heaven for about half an hour. This happens to fulfill the scripture found in Zeph. 1:7. "Be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near. The Lord has prepared a sacrifice; he has consecrated those he has invited." Now the scroll can be read.

 

We already know about the law and grace, but now the one worthy to meter out judgment to mankind is prepared to do so. The act of God starting His trumpet judgments culminating in His bowls of wrath is the beginning of the end for history as we know it. When everything is said and done, He will issue in the new millennial age.

 

Some christians may say that the lamentations and mourning and woe of Ez. 2:10 are just for the unbelievers. I disagree with that. I believe the "woe" will be for the unbelievers but I also believe that we will partake of the "lamentations and mourning". 1 Peter 4:17 tells us that "judgment will begin with the house of God". I believe we will lament the lost opportunities and the times we wasted in our life. I believe we will mourn for those of our loved ones who didn't make it and for the world in general. Our tears won't be dried until after our arrival in heaven after the great trib of satan's wrath, Rev. 7:16-17.

 

Anyway, that's my opinion, what is yours.  By Trekson

 

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Luke 6:17-44…Tuesday January 10^th, 2012

THE BEATITUDES…LOVING OTHERS having the FRUIT EVIDENCE DUE TO OUR RELATIONSHIP with CHRIST

Luke 6:17-44

Matthew 5:1-12

Matthew 5:43-48

Matthew 7:1-6

Matthew 7:15-20

Matthew 7:21-29

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God

Blessed are you who hunger now for you will be satisfied

Blessed are you who weep now for you will laugh

Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven . For that is how their fathers treated the prophets

Love your enemies…bless…pray

BE MERCIFUL AS YOUR FATHER IS MERCIFUL

Forgive and you will be forgiven

Give and it will be given to you

With the measure you give it will be given back to you

First be restored that you will see clearly and be His hands extended

Bring forth good things out of the good stored in your heart for out of the overflow of ones heart the mouth speaks

HEAR HIS WORDS and PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE

Luke 6:17-44

Do we desire God’s pardon and love?

He is Lord and Master and thro Jesus we encounter the way to put ourselves under His authority and control

Luke 6:19

Beatitudes means blessings

The Beatitudes describe what it means to be Christ’s follower. Giving standards of conduct contrasting Kingdom values with worldly values and showing what Christ’s followers can expect from the world and what God will give them.

We see a contrast between fake piety and true humility with Old Testament expectations being fulfilled in God’s Kingdom

Luke 6:20-23

God has always had a concern for the poor and needy with the KINGDOM OF GOD

Being established in each of us

RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE, A SOUND MIND and JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

LET US ALWAYS SEEK DIVINE TRUTH

Luke 6:26

The Jews despised the Romans because they oppressed God’s people but Jesus told the people to love these enemies.

He was talking about an act of the will.

It takes conscious effort which means acting in their best interests

Pray for them and consider ways to help them.

Jesus loves all even the rebellious

Jesus asks us to follow his example by loving our enemies

Grant your enemies the same respect and rights as you desire for yourself

Luke 6:27

A forgiving spirit demonstrates that a person has received God’s forgiveness.

COMPASSION DEMONSTRATED REVEALS GOD’S LOVE

Luke 6:37-38

Be sure that those who guide you are trustworthy reflecting their relationship with Christ

Luke 6:39-40

NEVER OVERLOOK YOUR OWN NEED ALWAYS BEING WILLING TO TURN TO SO APPROPRIATE THE REALITY GOD HAS INTENDED.

Luke 6:41

11 Chronicles 7:14

MAY THE LIGHT OF CHRIST SHINE FORTH IN OUR OWN LIFE WITH THE PRIORITY OF HIS WILL AND PURPOSE BEING REFLECTED

Luke 6:41-42

Does our speech and actions reveal our true underlying beliefs, attitudes and motivations?

WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART WILL ULTIMATELY COME OUT IN YOUR SPEECH AND BEHAVIOR

Be ye a blessing one to another walking in the light of the lord Jesus Christ

Study by Charlotte…January 2012