To begin our study on the Book of Revelation, we will start with the meaning of the word. If we go to the Greek dictionary of the Strong's concordance, we will find that it means "Apocalypse" or the unveiling. (#602 apokalupsis from the prime #601 apokalupto) which means "to take off the cover" i.e. disclose or reveal. Many so called scholars, critics and hierarchy will tell you that you cannot understand this book, or that you do not need to understand Revelation because it does not apply to us and those who believe in God will not be here during this period. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! The book of Revelation would not be in the Bible if was not meant to be understood; not to mention the fact that in the third verse of chapter one it tells us that blessed is the ones who read, understand, and teach this prophecy. The Book of Revelation was written approximately 95 or 96 A.D. in the aisles of Patmos by the apostle John, better know as "John the revelator" while he was imprisoned. John was full of zeal and a little quick tempered, which earned him the nickname "Boanerges" given to him by Christ. The name means Son of Thunder.  It is very important as we study this book that you keep in mind that in the tenth verse of chapter 1, John was taken in the Spirit to the future in the Lord's day, or the millennium. Throughout the Book we will be going back and forth in time from the millennium age. Also keep in mind that 1,000 of our years is one year with the Lord, as stated in (II Peter 3:8). There is a lot of controversy between scholars about certain chapters and verses in the book of Revelation, but if we carefully follow the book chapter by chapter and verse by verse, it all flows and reveals the finale of God's glorious plan as we enter into a new world age.

Revelation 1

  ¹The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: The angel was sent by God to John to show unto His servants. John was shown these future activities that would occur in a vision.
   
   ²Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. John wrote down all the words of God and testimony of Jesus Christ and everything he heard and saw. 
   
   ³Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. If you read this prophecy aloud to the church, you will receive a special blessing from the Lord. Those who listen to it being read and do what it says will also be blessed. The time is near when all these things will come true.
   
   ⁴John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; To the seven churches which circled around in Asia Minor. (This is how you will be able to choose the right church, or see if your church is teaching the full truth). Grace and peace from the God who is, and was, and is to come. And from the seven fold spirits before His throne. (Speaking of the Holy Spirit).
   
   ⁵And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Jesus Christ who faithfully reveals all truth to us. He was the first to rise from the dead to die no more. Christ paid the awesome price for us at the crucifixion, with His blood to wash away all our sins.
   
   ⁶And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Today we are His servants, but in the future those who are faithful, He will make Kings and priests in His Kingdom.
   
   ⁷Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. There will be no mystery when He comes at the seventh trump. This is when we will all be changed to our spirit bodies. Everyone will see Him come, even those who pierced Him. All nations will weep in sorrow and terror when He comes. Let it be so... Amen!
   
   ⁸I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. From A-Z, the Alpha and Omega; the beginning and the end. He becomes the full God Head.
   
   ⁹I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. John, our brother in Christ who has suffered for the Lord's sake as we will, for the testimony of Christ. We will all share His Kingdom.
   
   ¹⁰I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet. As we said in the introduction, you must understand this verse and keep it in mind throughout our study. John was in the spirit on the Lord's day, and taken to the future at the beginning of the millennium. Again as stated in (II Peter 3:8-10) 1,000 of our years is one year with the Lord. (The millennium) in which God is longsuffering that any should perish, but all would come to repentance. This is the time when all the rudiments and evil will be burnt up.
   
   ¹¹Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. God is the A-Z, the beginning and the end. These churches represent all churches, and you can identify your church by these examples and what they teach.
   
   ¹²And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; We must understand that there is a great deal of symbology used in the book of revelations. We will find out what the seven golden candlesticks represent below in verse 20.
   
   ¹³And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. The Son of man is Christ.
   
   ¹⁴His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; This was the actual presence of God.
   
   ¹⁵And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Waters utilized here means many peoples.
   
   ¹⁶And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. We will find out what the seven stars represent below also in verse 20. The sharp two edged sword represents the Word of God. The Word can cut deep into our soul and set people straight, or it can teach us and build us up. God wants us all to come to the truth of His Word, and He uses symbology throughout the bible to teach.
   
   ¹⁷And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: From A-Z, the Alpha and Omega; the beginning and the end. (I am that I am).
   
   ¹⁸I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. He will give us the knowledge to open the doors of truth, and the truth shall set you free. He also holds the key to Heaven and hell.
   
   ¹⁹Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; These things were given to the apostle John to write down from the Lord's day.

   ²⁰The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Here is the big mystery that is so easy to understand if you just study God's Word and let it flow as it is written. The seven stars represent the seven angels or overseers of the church. The seven candlesticks represent the churches themselves. The book of revelation is no big mystery, and symbology helps simplify His teachings. Do you attend a church that teaches the truth of God's Word, or do you just attend a church system that teaches traditions of men?

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Revelation 2

  Chapters 2 & 3 in the book of Revelation are written to the churches of Asia minor, which made up the group of churches representing the churches of the world. We will discover in these two chapters which churches were pleasing to God. Only two of the seven churches were pleasing to God because of what they taught. The two churches were the church of Smyrna and the church of Philadelphia. These names have nothing to do with names of churches today, they just represent a type. They will however tell us what your church should be teaching. (It is their deeds that apply to us today).

  ¹Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Again the mystery of the seven stars represent the seven angels or overseers of the church, and the seven candlesticks represent the churches themselves.
   
   ²I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: They did not tolerate sin among their members and they carefully examined those who claimed to apostles but were not. Just as we need to check out the teachings we may be receiving with the Word of God.
   
   ³And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. They patiently worked hard at it without quitting.
   
   ⁴Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. But, they wondered away from Christ, the living Word.
   
   ⁵Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Remember how it was with thy first love (Christ) when you followed the Word. Now they just play church and follow doctrines of men. If they do not repent and change their ways, they will be removed from the place among the churches.
   
   ⁶But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. The good part was that they hated the immoral deeds of the Nicolaitanes. The Nicolaitanes were Balaamites; followers of the man who induced the Israelites to fall by lust and attend idol feasts. (Reference: Revelation 2:14 and Numbers 31:15-16).
   
   ⁷He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Do you have an ear to hear? To everyone that overcomes and is victorious, He will give the tree of life which is Christ. Paradise is the Garden of God.
   
   ⁸And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; This message was from Christ, who died for us and came back to life, defeating death and the one who had the power of death which is Satan. (Reference: Hebrews 2:14).
   
   ⁹I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. We are not speaking of our brother Judah, but hose who claimed to be Jews and were not. We are speaking of the Kenites who were the sons of Cain, the first murderer, who are sons of the devil. (Reference: John 8:42-44). A church must know the truth and not be afraid to teach it. Knowing who the children of Satan are (The Kenites) and teach it. Does your church teach this? Or does it teach a bunch of fairy tales, lies, and traditions of men.
   
   ¹⁰Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. We should not fear living in the pre-tribulation, or what lies ahead in the tribulation. The important part for Christians in the tribulation is taught in (Mark 13:9-11) when we will be delivered up before Satan in the hour of temptation. We are not to think or premeditate what to say at that time, because the Holy Spirit will speak for us like on Pentecost day. Not an unknown tongue, but a language that everyone understands. And they can't harm us in any way as stated in (Luke 21:18). If we are faithful till the end, even when facing death, God will give us the Crown of Life, an unending glorious future.
   
   ¹¹He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. He who overcomes will not fear the second death, which is the one who can destroy your soul, that is Christ! Your church needs to be teaching these things like the church of Smyrna, or maybe you need to find a new church.
   
   ¹²And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; Out of the mouth of Christ comes the Word that is the two edge sword.
   
   ¹³I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. They lived in a city where Satan's was at the center of satanic worship. Antipas was one of the church's first martyrs. But we must not forget that Antipas also has another meaning we should be aware of. In the Strong's concordance numbers 493, 473, and 3962 in the Greek dictionary it means "instead of" or anti-father. As stated in II Thessalonians 2, when the gathering back to Christ will not be until the anti-father (anti-Christ) sits in the temple of God, claiming to be Christ. 
   
   ¹⁴But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. They tolerated things of Balaam such as sexual sin and idol worship. "One of Balaam's main sins was that he was a preacher for money." Does any of this sound familiar?
   
   ¹⁵So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. "The Nicolaitanes were a Greek form of Balaamites." Doctrines of false teachings and just playing religion, as so many churches do today.
   
   ¹⁶Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. When Christ returns, He will fight against such churches with the truth of the Word. Do you support such churches that Christ would be against?
   
   ¹⁷He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. The manna is the truth of God's Word. The stone could identify Christ. (Revelation 3:12, 19:12). But wait... A stone is also used in (Revelation 13:18), to count the number of the beast. Remember their is a true Christ and a false Christ (Anti-Christ) who will come first. Make sure that your stone (your rock) is Jesus Christ, and not the stone used to identify Satan who comes pretending to be Christ.
   
   ¹⁸And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; Eyes that can see right into the core, and the treading feet of polished brass.
   
   ¹⁹I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Their kindness, gifts and service to the poor, and constant improvement in all these things.
   
   ²⁰Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. Jezebel is a type that would teach that sexual sin is not important, practice immorality, and idolatry. (False religions and traditions). Example: They like to incorporate the Easter bunny and egg rolling in with the resurrection of Christ. If you need to celebrate Easter instead of Passover, at least do it for the right reason and leave out the commercialism and paganism of the Easter bunny. (The word Easter comes from "Ester" a festival in honor of the goddess of spring). A time they celebrated with sexual orgies. God does not like it! The last supper and the resurrection of Christ was meant to be celebrated as Passover.
   
   ²¹And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Just kept messing with pagan rights, heathen religions, and traditions of men.
   
   ²²Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. They will be cast into a sickbed of intense affliction, or in the bed with Satan, unless they repent and change their ways.
   
   ²³And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. He will make them spiritually dead according to what they deserve.
   
   ²⁴But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. Those who have not followed these false teachings and went to the depths of Satan, He will ask nothing further of them.
   
   ²⁵But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. Hold tightly to the truth until He returns.
   
   ²⁶And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: Those who overcome and hang till the end with truth, He will give the strength.
   
   ²⁷And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. God will rule with those who overcome, and those who do not will be smashed just like a clay pot.
   
   ²⁸And I will give him the morning star. The "Morning Star" is Christ. But, the morning star is also one of Satan's names, and he is coming first to deceive many. (Strong's Hebrew dictionary #1966 heylel, "in sense of brightness" the morning star - Lucifer). But he is the fake that come first. (II Thessalonians 2:1-4).

   ²⁹He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Do you have an ear to hear?

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Revelation 3

  In chapter 3 we will find the other church that Christ found favor in, that aligned with the church of Smyrna. It is the church of Philadelphia, who's meaning is brotherly love. They both taught the truth of God's Word and are examples of what all churches should be teaching.

  ¹And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Sardis was a live and active church, but they were spiritually dead. Sardis was a merchant town and was the area of all the crud and low life.
   
   ²Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Their deeds were far from right in the sight of God.
   
   ³Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. He is warning them to repent and turn back to Him again. He is also warns us here of the hour of temptation when anti-Christ appears.
   
   ⁴Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. Some in Sardis have not soiled their garments with the worlds filth. They stuck with His Word. White always signifies purity.
   
   ⁵He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Everyone who overcomes with the help of the Holy Spirit will be clothed in white robes. The white linen garments that are woven by your works here on earth. They will not be blotted out of the book of life. When your blotted out you do not exist.
   
   ⁶He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. These are the facts that the spirit is telling us.
   
   ⁷And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; Philadelphia meaning brotherly love; He finds no fault with this church because they have the "key of David" that shows you all truth. The seed of David which is Christ.
   
   ⁸I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. They were not a strong church, or large popular super church, but they kept God's Word and new the truth. A little strength from God goes a long way.
   
   ⁹Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. This is Christ speaking of the Kenites who have caused Judah much dismay over the years. This church aligns with the teachings of Smyrna who taught about the Kenites. Christ taught it in the "parable of the sower" Matthew 13 and Mark 4. This is what your church should be teaching, or they are not teaching everything about God's Word.
   
   ¹⁰Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. If you keep His Word He will keep you from failing in the hour of temptation during the great tribulation. But, you must first know the truth of His Word before you can keep it. Have ye not read?
   
   ¹¹Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Your crown is coming if you stay strong and know the truth.
   
   ¹²Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. Christ is speaking of the spiritual wedding that will be taking place to those who overcome. (Isaiah 62:4-5). We will be pillars of strength to hold up in the temple of God.
   
   ¹³He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Do you have ears to hear and eyes to see the truth? Church is where the truth of God's Word is being taught; then Christ is present. It has nothing to do with a big building or country club setting. We have one more church to cover below, but Smyrna and Philadelphia are the examples of what churches should be teaching today.
   
   ¹⁴And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; Amen meaning "That's That" or it is complete. One who stands firm, the faithful and true witness, the primary source of God's creation.
   
   ¹⁵I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Always trying to please everyone, afraid to offend anybody because it may drive them out of the church. It is good to teach the truth of the Word because it weeds out the dead heads.
   
   ¹⁶So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. God does not like it when you are just lukewarm and spiritually dead. You must teach the truth and not be afraid to do so.
   
   ¹⁷Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: They may be financially rich, but are spiritually dead and blind to the truth. Naked in righteous acts of the saints. (Revelations 19:8).
   
   ¹⁸I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. Spiritual gold that is refined truth form Christ. Eye salve, or spiritual medicine to see the truth. The eye is the mirror to the soul.
   
   ¹⁹As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Christ will continually discipline and punish everyone He loves till they turn from their indifference and become enthusiastic about the things of God. Not the things of the world.
   
   ²⁰Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Christ will not beg people to be saved and we can't either. When you hear Him calling you need to answer, and then He will come and fellowship with you. Conversion comes from within!
   
   ²¹To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. To all that conquer He will let sit beside Him on the throne, just as He conquered and took His place with the Father on His throne.
   
   ²²He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. This is what the spirit is saying to those who have an ear to hear. This completes the letter to the churches.

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Revelation 4

  In the first verse of chapter 4, many will tell you this is the rapture of the church. The writings about the church is over in chapter 3 of revelation. The church has no article in the first verse of chapter 4. Remember in chapter 1 verse 10 of the book of Revelation that it was John that was taken in the Spirit to the first day of the millennium, not the church.

  ¹After 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 shew thee things which must be hereafter. It is Christ that is going to show John, not the church. This is only for the churches benefit, it has nothing to do with the rapture of the church.
   
   ²And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. Again, it was John that was in the Spirit and they are talking here about the throne of God.
   
   ³And 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. On the breastplate of the priest there were twelve stones, each representing a tribe of Israel. The jasper and the sardis stone were the first and the last of the twelve stones. (Exodus 28:17-21). These two stones were symbolic of the twelve tribes of Israel. The rainbow being the prism of all the stones. The entire priesthood was there.
   
   ⁴And 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. These represent the twelve patriarchs (Fathers of those tribes) and the twelve apostles (Disciples) of Christ.
   
   ⁵And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. The seven spirits or the seven lights of the menorah.
   
   ⁶And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. Crystal represents purity. The four beasts are the Cherubim's (Protectors) to guard the throne of God. These are living creatures that are all knowing. Remember we are at God's throne at the beginning of the millennium.
   
   ⁷And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. Again, these four beasts (living creatures) with wings are Cherubim, symbolic representation of the Glory of God in His divine attributes. The face of a lion is the image depicting God's strength, the face of a calf depicts His sacrifice, the face of a man God as He was manifested in the flesh, and the face of the flying Eagle, His judgment or protection over us. These symbols point directly to the Glory of God. For the deeper student, whenever Israel camped it was according to a standard. Dan (The Eagle) took the north, Judah (The Lion) took the east, Reuben (Man) took the south, and Ephraim (The calf or Ox) took the west. (Reference: Numbers 2).
   
   ⁸And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. These four beast (living creatures) were created without free will to guard the throne of God. Believed by most scholars to be the same living creatures described in Ezekiel chapter one between 550 and 600 B.C. when God's throne was said to be aboard the vehicles described by Ezekiel.
   
   ⁹And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, That is what they were created for.
   
   ¹⁰The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, As in verse four, these are the twelve twelve patriarchs (Fathers of those tribes) and the twelve apostles (Disciples) of Christ. They tip their crowns to the King of King's and Lord of Lord's.
   
   ¹¹Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. God created all things for His pleasure, but He has given us free will. He will not force anyone to love Him, because that would be fake love. God is long suffering, and is willing that all will come to repentance. (Reference: II Peter 3:9). Do you wish to be saved and come to repentance? If you have not been saved and would like to have Jesus come into your life, read our prayer of salvation. Remember that we are all sinners in the eyes of God and we all need to repent and come to know Christ.

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Revelation 5

  Verses 1-4 in chapter 5 talks of one being worthy to open the book or scroll. In John's time, official messages were often sent rolled up and then a wax seal was applied to hold it shut. The seal usually contained an official stamp. Jesus' tomb itself was sealed in this manner. To break the seal was not a matter of ability, but of authority. Or in today's terms, it's illegal to open someone else's mail. It was apparent that this particular seal required supreme authority to open. Let us continue to see who that was.

  ¹And 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. Seven meaning spiritual completeness. The book or scroll is the Logos (Written Word) or Christ who is the Living Word.
   
   ²And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? A mighty angel was shouting: Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll, and unroll it? This was a strong angel... No wimp!
   
   ³And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. No one in all heaven or earth, or among the dead was permitted to open the book and read it.
   
   ⁴And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. No one was worthy... They were all failures!
   
   ⁵And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. The Lion of the tribe of Judah and the root of David is Christ. He paid the price on the cross at His crucifixion (that written in the Psalm of death 1,000 years before the actual event) and was the only one worthy to break the seals and open the scroll.
   
   ⁶And 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. The Lamb that was slain was Christ, with the wounds showing that once had caused His death as He was crucified. The seven horns and seven eyes which represent the seven fold Spirit of God. (Reference: Zechariah 4:2-6) The seven light of the menorah. And see (Reference: Zechariah 3:9-10, and 4:10) where the seven eyes are equated with the seven lamps and the one Spirit. Christ is our light!
   
   ⁷And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. Our Heavenly Fathers Throne.
   
   ⁸And 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. The odors or incense are the prayers of the saints (God's people). He hears our prayers if we need it.
   
   ⁹And 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; Christ's blood has bought our salvation if we accept it, and all can have eternal life.
   
   ¹⁰And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. Those who have overcome (again the saints) He will gather into His Kingdom. (Reference: Revelation: 20:6).
   
   ¹¹And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; A countless number singing around the throne of God.
   
   ¹²Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. They were singing of the lamb being worthy and the seven Spirits, and the seven things that were received.
   
   ¹³And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. All inclusive! This is the Lord's day when every knee will bow.
   
   ¹⁴And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. When they say Amen... It means That's, That! That is how it is and will be forever.

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Revelation 6

  In the next two chapters we are going to cover six of the seven seals. Keep in mind that the seals are not in chronological order as far as time is concerned, but are given in chronological order for a better understanding of events that will take place. The seals are a teaching tool. The trumps and the vials are in chronological order as far as time is concerned. However... The sixth seal, the sixth trump, and the sixth vial all align in order and refer to the time of Anti-Christ (666).

  ¹And 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. One of the first living creatures (Angels) opened the first seal.
   
   ²And 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. The white horse here represents the Anti-Christ and the bow described here means (Toxon) Strong's Concordance Greek Dictionary #5115 meaning a cheap fabrication or fake. The Anti-Christ come first before the real Christ and he is coming in peace to play savior. (Remember Matthew 24:4-5 and Mark 13:5-6) Christ has foretold us all things.
   
   ³And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. One of the second living creatures.
   
   ⁴And 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. (Remember the wars and rumors of wars mentioned in Matthew 24:6 and Mark 13:7) Satan will utilize this time to try to bring peace to the earth gaining favor with those who follow him. Through his peace he will deceive and destroy many. (Daniel 8:25).
   
   ⁵And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. Balances stands for justice, and black represents famine. There will be famines in the land just as there is today, but the famine in the end time is not for bread or water, but for hearing the truth of God's Word. (Reference: Amos 8:11-12).
   
   ⁶And 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. There will be famines in the land as stated in (Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8) and a time is coming when you will work a full day for a loaf of bread. Were not that far off now with the rising cost of living. People barely getting by working paycheck to paycheck, without even a dollar left over at the end of the day.
   
   ⁷And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. The fourth living creature says to look with understanding.
   
   ⁸And 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. We are speaking here of the "Beast System" that looks so religious, but is controlled by Satan. (Remember that Satan represents death).
   
   ⁹And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: Back to the beginning of time, all those souls who stood up for the Word of God.
   
   ¹⁰And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? The revenge of the Lord for all those souls that were persecuted for following God.
   
   ¹¹And 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 fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. This refers to the ones who remain on earth till this day that will also be persecuted for their faith. We will be delivered up before Satan at the hour of temptation. (Reference: Mark 13:9-12) Again, Christ has foretold us all things. (Mark 13:13-23). But those who remain faithful till the end, not one hair on our heads will be touched. (Reference: Luke 21:18).
   
   ¹²And 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; The sky turns dark because of all the deception and lies.
   
   ¹³And 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. The figs that are harvested out of season. This is the time when Satan is already on the scene and will be exposed. (666), The sixth seal, the sixth vial, and the sixth trump. Then after these days of the tribulation, "Not before" is when the real Christ shall appear. (Reference: Mark 13:24-27). This is when our gathering back to Christ will be. (Reference: II Thessalonians 2). 
   
   ¹⁴And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. This is the time when the second Heaven age ends and the third heaven age begins.
   
   ¹⁵And 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; All that were deceived that are in shame for what they believed in and taught to others. Super preachers, phony pastors, and false teachers!
   
   ¹⁶And 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: They will want to die because they are ashamed and let Satan and false teachings deceive them.
   
   ¹⁷For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Remember "Revelations Chapter 1 verse 10" this is the Lord's Day, and the wrath of the Lord has come! Who will survive It? There is two tribulations. The tribulation of anti-Christ which comes first and then the tribulation of the real Christ. The first tribulation we stand against the anti-Christ and if you are in Christ, you do not need to worry about the second tribulation, Christ is not coming to harm you.

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Revelation 7

  Again it is very important to remember as stated in the tenth verse of chapter 1, John was taken in the Spirit to the future in the Lord's day, or the millennium. So we will continue this study into the future of the Lord's day.

  ¹And 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. Keep in mind that in biblical numeric, four means earth. When we mention the holding of the four winds of the earth, it has to do with the end of this earth age, as mentioned in Daniel Chapter 7, "Vision of the four beasts" and Ezekiel Chapter 37, "The valley of dry bones." The winds are being held back till this time of the end. 
   
   ²And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, This is the angel that would sound the seventh trump.
   
   ³Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. We are speaking of things of nature here that are about to be destroyed. The seal of God in our foreheads is a working knowledge of the truth of God's Word. The "mark of the beast" is just the opposite. False doctrine, false teachings, and traditions of men, brought forth by Satan to deceive as many as he can. No one can deceive you when you have the seal of God in your forehead (Your brain). This is meant for all the twelve tribes of all races and kinds, on an individual basis.
   
   ⁴And 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. This does not mean that 144,000 are the only ones that are going to heaven as many may believe. The subject here is the sealing of the truth in their foreheads.
   
   ⁵Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. These are just a few of the full house of Israel.
   
   ⁶Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Again just a few of the full house of Israel.
   
   ⁷Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Just a few more of the full house of Israel.
   
   ⁸Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. And the last few of the full house of Israel.
   
   ⁹After 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 Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Gentiles and Jews alike, and all peoples of the world of every race and kind, who stood before the throne of God. The palms were for the feast of tabernacles as stated in Leviticus 23:39-41.
   
   ¹⁰And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Salvation belongs to our Heavenly Father.
   
   ¹¹And 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 God, They were paying honor to God.
   
   ¹²Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. Amen, (That is That)! These (7) things are stated to the Lamb. In revelation 5:12, the same (7) things are stated worthy is the Lamb.
   
   ¹³And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? Who, what and where did these come from?
   
   ¹⁴And 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. These are the ones who hung in there through the tribulation and were not deceived by Satan. They did the work they were supposed to do, and they washed their robes with the blood of the Lamb which is Christ.
   
   ¹⁵Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. These are the ones who serve and work for the Lord, and He shall be with them forever. Yes, there will be plenty of work to be done... There are no free rides!
   
   ¹⁶They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. They will hunger for the "Word" no more, for they will have the truth of God's Word sealed within.
   
   ¹⁷For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Christ will constantly feed them and be their shepherd, leading them to the fountains of living water. When the "Word" is opened up to you, it is such a precious thing. Study His Word and exercise the spirit.

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Revelation 8

  As we study the eighth chapter of the book of Revelation, remember that the seals are not in chronological order as to time like the trumps and the vials. They are for a teaching tool to forewarn us of what is to come. And to let us know for sure that Satan, the "Anti-Christ" appears on the scene before the real Christ. Satan will try to deceive as many as he can coming in peace with many deceptions and lies. Do not be deceived!

  ¹And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. This is when the last seal was opened. We are speaking here of the first half of the hour of temptation. The six seal speaks of the one who comes in the first seal. This is to let us know when the others come to past and help us understand the first six seals. Christ foretells us all things, just as He did in Mark 13:23-31 "the parable of the fig tree." Again the four winds are mentioned just before this time to let us know when the time is and what we are talking about. It also speaks of the "generation of the fig tree" or "last generation" which is spoken of in Jeremiah 24, when Israel would become a nation again. The house of Judah and the house of Benjamin formed a nation Jerusalem. This happened in the year of our Lord 1948. Remember that every seal was opened by the "Lamb" which is Christ, so go to Him if you need help on this subject. Do not be deceived by Satan or false teachers!
   
   ²And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. The word trumpets here means "action" or to "charge" just as the angels were ready for.
   
   ³And 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. This is a different angel from the ones holding the seven trumps. The incense represents all the prayers of the saints. God always here's our prayers. He may not always answer the ones that are not of His will, but He hears all prayers.
   
   ⁴And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand. This angel makes sure that all your prayers are heard.
   
   ⁵And 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. God is that consuming fire of the alter. He warms the hearts with the "Holy Spirit" to those who know the truth of His Word. But, He will also consume those who do not!
   
   ⁶And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. Ready for action... Prepared to blow their mighty blasts!
   
   ⁷The 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. This is speaking of nature being hurt here, not people.
   
   ⁸And 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; Remember that the "waters" represent multitudes of people. Documentation: Revelation 17:15, and the famine in the end time is for these people to hear the truth of God's Word. If this is so shocking, just look at the people today that are dying because of (HIV) infected blood.
   
   ⁹And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. They died a spiritual death because they fallow the false messiah. The "ships" represent one of the "four hidden dynasties" which is commerce. Just take a good look at the economy and see where it is heading.
   
   ¹⁰And 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; We are talking of "Satan" here, pretending to be Christ. Remember that "Lucifer" was the morning star that fell in the "first earth age." The "lamp or light" here is deception from Satan. Christ warns us in "Luke 10:18" about Satan falling from heaven. Remember that Christ is our true morning star, but He does not return till after the Anti-Christ. (Matthew 24:29-30, Mark 13:24-26).
   
   ¹¹And 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. The wormwood here is "Bitterness" or "Grievous" (Satan) who makes them die a spiritual death because of his deception and lies. Just as he did with 1/3 of the angels who followed him in the first earth age.
   
   ¹²And 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. These are the signs in the sky's given to us as visual warnings of the end times. As stated in Genesis 1:14, for signs and for years.
   
   ¹³And 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! The angel here is translated "Eagle" because of it's cry with a loud voice. The first four trumpets had to do with things of nature. The next three trumpets will be concerning the flesh.

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Revelation 9

  The anti-Christ appears on the scene when the sixth trump is sounded, but the fifth trump also warns us before hand, just as Christ would tell us in Mark 13:23, I have foretold you all things.

  ¹And 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. Star is translated as angel here. Just as in Revelation 1:20, "the stars are the angels." Here it is believed by most scholars to be a satanic person. One of the fallen angels. Others believe this is a reference to Christ. The problem with that is, Christ does not appear until the seventh trump. I believe it is a satanic being.
   
   ²And 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. A counterfeit has appeared, shown by the darkness of the sun and the air. Just the opposite of what happens when Christ comes.
   
   ³And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. The locust devours everything in it's path, but these were not like regular locust that feed on the grass or plants. They had the power like the scorpion. A scorpion stings with power in it's tail and paralyzes it's victims. Then it's body fluids turn it's victim to mush before it devours it. Just like Satan does with the minds of people. 
   
   ⁴And 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 God in their foreheads. The locust army is commanded to hurt those without the seal of God in their minds. What is the seal of God? The Word of God! A working knowledge of the Word and God's overall plan, so you cannot be tempted or deceived by Satan and receive his mark, also known as "the beast mark." This locust army was sent by God among His own people, and is spoken of in "Joel 2:25-31" when it speaks of the outpouring of God's spirit, just before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes! They cannot hurt the ones with the seal of God in their heads because they have power over them and over Satan, as stated in the Book of Luke. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19) They can only hurt the one's who follow Satan! 
   
   ⁵And 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. For five months their minds will be turned to mush because of the flood of lies and deception. Satan will steal your thought process right from you and you will be in his control!
   
   ⁶And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them. They will want to die because they are ashamed for following Satan and his lies. Death flees them because death is about to be destroyed at the seventh trump.
   
   ⁷And 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. Horses represents power, and they are ready for battle. They had crown of gold because they were servants of the King.
   
   ⁸And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions. The hair of a woman represents gentleness, and they appeared gentle. But they had the teeth of a lion, that rips and tears it's prey.
   
   ⁹And 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. A priest wears the breastplate, but these are false teachers.
   
   ¹⁰And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months. Remember that they cannot touch those who have the seal of God, but can hurt all others. They will only have five months of power! Now, when will this five month period take place? No one knows the exact date, but Christ does tell us the time period when referring to the locust. (The time of the locust is May through September). This is the natural time of the locust, and God always uses nature in His Word to give us insight and clues in the Word.
   
   ¹¹And 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. Satan is their king; Apollyon means destroyer. Satan is the destroyer and son of perdition, playing his roll as anti-Christ. This is spoken of in "II Corinthians 11:13-15" when false apostles are transforming themselves into apostles of Christ, and Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. In the Strong's, "transformed" is to "transfigure or disguise." Strong's #3345 in the Greek dictionary. DO NOT BE DECEIVED!
   
   ¹²One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter. One terror now ends, but there are two more coming!
   
   ¹³And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, These are the four horns of power that come from the altar of God.
   
   ¹⁴Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates. Euphrates represents the boundary between Gods children and Babylon. The angels that are bound are bad angels. These angels are spoken of in "Jude 1:6." The fallen angels! Paul would also speak of these angels in "I Corinthians 11:10." The woman must have the power of God (the word of God), upon her head to protect her from the return of the "fallen angels."
   
   ¹⁵And 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. To be released upon the earth in that moment.
   
   ¹⁶And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them. An army of at least 200 million in Satan's army. This could be a larger number in view of the world population will be over 6 billion in the near future.
   
   ¹⁷And 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. They are playing the roll of priests and out of their mouths comes lies and deception. Kind of like a lot of preachers today!
   
   ¹⁸By 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. They die a spiritual death, because of the lies and deception. False religious teachers! They look and act so holy, but deceive one third of the people on earth.
   
   ¹⁹For 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. The only power they have because they follow the serpent. Satan! They will hurt when they lie to you. Did you ever have someone lie to you just to find out later? It hurts... doesn't it?
   
   ²⁰And 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: The ones claiming to be servants of God. They can't save anyone!
   
   ²¹Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. Their spiritual murders and polluting of the minds of others trying to steal Gods Kingdom. Do you know what "sorceries" means in the bible? Strong's Greek dictionary #5331 "Pharmakeia" from #5332 "Pharmakeus" meaning medication, a spell-giving potion, a druggist, a poisoner! There are a lot of legal and illegal drug dealers out there in the world today that are poisoning the minds of adults and children. You know who they are... And God does not like it!

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Revelation 10

  In chapter 10 of the Book of Revelation we are going to touch on the seven thunders. In order to understand the thunders, we need to know that it is lightening that causes thunder. The thunder always comes after the lightening or after the action. Keep in mind that Satan falls like lightening as stated in "Luke 10:19."

  ¹And 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: The mighty angel of God Himself!
   
   ²And 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, He held open in his hand a small scroll, standing all powerful.
   
   ³And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. A great shout as the roar of the lion, as the seven thunders crashed their reply.
   
   ⁴And 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. The voices of the seven thunders were not to be revealed at this time. Many teachers will tell you that you cannot understand the Book of Revelation because it is sealed. It is the seven thunders that were sealed... Not the Book of Revelation!
   
   ⁵And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, The mighty angel of God lifted his right hand to heaven.
   
   ⁶And 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 time is up! There is no more delay.
   
   ⁷But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. Through the prophets God has told us of the "great mystery." Jesus speaks of it in "Matthew 13" the parable of the sower and the parable of the tares of the field. It was the understanding of this "Mystery" that separated the church of "Smyrna and Philadelphia" from the other five churches. (Revelation 2 and 3), It is important that we also understand this "mystery" and the parable of the sower and tares!
   
   ⁸And 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. The book (scroll) is opened and it is being offered to take it.
   
   ⁹And 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. We need to ask for the knowledge of the Word before we receive it. To eat it means to gain knowledge or to digest the Word. When you first take the Word in it is as sweet as honey, but as you digest the truth and see the things that will happen in the end times to the unbelievers, (those who follow Satan) it will make your stomach sour.
   
   ¹⁰And 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. The bitterness is what you are going to see in the near future.
   
   ¹¹And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. We are supposed to prophecy the truth of the Word to the unlearned. Just as they did on Pentecost day, that was spoken by the prophet Joel. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Acts 2:16-21) The same that will be before the great day of the Lord... (The millennium), DO NOT BE DECEIVED!

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Revelation 11

  As we study chapter 11, keep in mind that the book of Revelation is the fulfillment of the old and the new testament. We will find out in this chapter about the two witnesses, and how God will work through His elect. The many member bodied temple that will take place at the return of Christ.

  ¹And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. This reed is likened to a rod of correction or destruction.
   
   ²But 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. Keep in mind that any prophecy that is given in months or moons is speaking of the anti-Christ (Satan), because he represents the children of the night. This forty two months or 3-1/2 years is the time of great trials and persecutions as stated in Daniel 12:5-10. The time will be shortened to five months for the elects sake.
   
   ³And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two witnesses, the two individuals or prophets clothed in sackcloth that shall prophecy 1,260 days. Again keep in mind that any prophecy given in days are solar and of the sun or light, or of God. No one knows who the two witnesses will be, but most scholars believe they will be Moses and Elijah. Remember that Moses was buried by God as stated in the last chapter of Deuteronomy, and Elijah did not die, but was taken by a whirlwind as stated in II Kings 2. 
   
   ⁴These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. The two olive trees are the two witnesses (the anointed ones) that help God as stated in Zechariah chapter 4. The two candlesticks I believe could represent the two churches that God approved of that were the church of Smyrna and Philadelphia. (In Revelations chapter 1 the seven candle sticks represented the seven churches).
   
   ⁵And 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. God warns us not to touch His anointed ones.
   
   ⁶These 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. The two witnesses have the power to control nature any way they please. They will also be able to control people and turn them to the truth. (In Revelations 17:15 it states that the waters represent peoples of every race and nation).
   
   ⁷And 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. In Revelation 9:4 it states not to touch anyone with the seal of God, but Satan breaks this direct rule from God. Satan is the tyrant that rises from the bottomless pit and destroys them when they complete their 3-1/2 years of solemn testimony.
   
   ⁸And 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. Their corpse will lie in the city of Jerusalem where Christ was crucified.
   
   ⁹And 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. For 3-1/2 actual days they will lie there for people from many nations to gaze at. No one will be allowed to bury them because Satan does not want to make martyrs of them.
   
   ¹⁰And 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. There will be a worldwide holiday -- and people everywhere will rejoice partying and giving gifts to one another because of the death of the two witnesses who had tormented them with the truth of God's Word. The biblically illiterate who have been deceived by Satan.
   
   ¹¹And after three days and an half the spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. After 3-1/2 days God brings them back to life in their spirit bodies, and a paralyzing fear comes upon the people.
   
   ¹²And 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. They will rise to Heaven as their enemies watch. They are the only two that ascend to Heaven, so don't try to make a rapture out of this event.
   
   ¹³And 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 God of heaven. The 7,000 who die are believed to be the "fallen angels" who came to earth to seduce woman.
   
   ¹⁴The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. The first two woe's were the locust from the pit and the two witnesses, and the third quickly follows.
   
   ¹⁵And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. The seventh and final trump, the return of Christ, and the time we put on our spiritual bodies. The Lord and His anointed shall now rule the world from this day to eternity.
   
   ¹⁶And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, These are said to be by many scholars the 12 Patriarchs and 12 disciples, but we will not know till that time.
   
   ¹⁷Saying, We give thee thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. From the beginning, till the end times, and forever.
   
   ¹⁸And 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. The time has come for Christ to judge the dead and reward His servants and prophets, and destroy those who destroy and corrupt the earth.