-Message Two- REVELATION 14
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness REVELATION 14
John 1:11 He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.
Acts From God working primarily with the Jew, to God working primarily with the Gentile.
Acts From a Kingdom of Heaven (literal) message to a Kingdom of God (spiritual) message.
Acts From the Nation of Israel to the Body of Christ. the church
1 Thessalonians 4:16-1717 For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Revelation 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 shew thee things which must be hereafter.
1 Corinthians 15:51-5252 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,, at the last trump: : for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
Matthew 24:21-2222 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. TribulaTion
The 70 Weeks of DANIEL - The vision of the 70 weeks refers to 70 weeks of years. - 70 x 7, or a period of 490 years. - 69 of those weeks of years (483 years) passed by in sequence. -The fulfillment of 1 remaining week of years (7) was put on hold.
The 70 Weeks of DANIEL - The actual fulfillment of that one remaining week will be a period of 7 years that the Bible refers to as The Tribulation Period - 69 weeks of years pass by (483 years in a row), then there is a parenthesis (things get put on hold) and that parenthesis is the church age.
The 70 Weeks of DANIEL - At the Rapture, the church is removed, the times of the Gentiles ends, and brings in the times of Jacob s trouble (the Tribulation Period) and completes the 70 th week.
Rev. 1-3 Church Age to the Rapture
Where are we going where have we been? Revelation 2 & 3
Eph Ephesus sus 90 90-200 200 A.D. A.D. Smyrna Smyrna 200 200-325 325 A.D. A.D. Pergamos rgamos 325 325-500 500 A.D. A.D. Thyatira Thyatira 500 500-1000 1000 A.D. A.D. Sardis Sardis 1000 1000-1500 1500 A.D. A.D. Philadelphia Philadelphia 1500 1500-1900 1900 A.D. A.D. Laodicea Laodicea 1900 1900- Rapture Rapture
Rev. 4:1
12 times in 11 verses REV 4 : THRONE 8 times in 9 verses REV 5 : BOOK
The Bema 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
3 Divisions: Chapters 6-19 which are -PRESENT- Tribulation to the 2 nd Coming
Philadelphia Subscribed The PROMISES we HOLD!-part 3
The Facts of the Tribulation The Danger Proof The Church is kept from the hour of temptation.
The Facts of the Tribulation The Danger Proof The Church is not found in Revelation in any part of the Tribulation.
4 Accounts of Tribulation/2 nd Coming 6-7 7 SEALS 8-11 7 TRUMPETS 12-14 7 Personages 15-19 7 VIALS
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness REVELATION 14
Revelation 14 The True Jehovah s Witnesses Revelation 7
Jews Revelation 7 Servants of God 12,000 from each 12 TRIBES WHO?
1 Corinthians 15:8 And last of all he was seen of me (Paul) also, as of one born out of due time.
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Paul was a JEW, from the TRIBE of Benjamin. He was walking down the road to Damascus one day when the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to Paul (then Saul) in the fulness of His glory- in blazing, blinding light. Paul s eyes were opened to Whom Jesus Christ was, He called upon the Lord and Paul was uniquely and miraculously saved.
The seal of the living God WHAT is this seal? The name of the Father (Jehovah) In their foreheads WHERE are they sealed?
Matthew 24:14 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.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel
Matthew 24:14 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.
Revelation 14 The True Jehovah s Witnesses Revelation 7
Hebrews 12:22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem,, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Psalms 48:1-3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.. God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
Isaiah 14:12-14 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer,, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven,, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: : I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
The False Jehovah s Witnesses The Worldwide Church of God The 7 th Day Adventist Mormons WHO is sealed? PITFALL
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness REVELATION 14
22 Timothy 3:16-1717 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: : That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness REVELATION 14
JOHN: A Unique FOLLOWER A Unique TITLE A Unique CONFIDENCE A Unique STEWARDSHIP A Unique PRIVILEGE A Unique RESPONSIBILITY
There is VISIBLE of their IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness The SEAL of the 144,000 Servants of our God REVELATION 14
To mark God s PERSONAL POSSESSION To guarantee God s PERSONAL PROTECTION To fulfill God s PERSONAL PURPOSE WHY are they sealed?
There is VISIBLE of THEIR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness The SEAL of the Servants of our God in the Church Age REVELATION 14
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
Somebody s Reading Your Mail Text: 2 nd Corinthians 3:1-3
Ephesians 1:13-1414 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
Ephesians 3:9-11 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery,, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: : old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Ephesians 1:13-1414 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness The SEAL of the Servants of our God in the Church Age REVELATION 14
22 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Titus 3:5-7 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us,, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace,, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 1:13(b) ) in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise 2 Timothy 2:19(b) ) having this seal,, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. Hebrews 12:14 Follow holiness,, without which no man shall see the Lord: Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Titus 3:5-7 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us,, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace,, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying,, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works.. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 1:13(b) ) in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise 2 Timothy 2:19(b) ) having this seal,, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. Hebrews 12:14 Follow holiness,, without which no man shall see the Lord: Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Colossians 3:1-5 If ye then be risen with Christ,, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.. When Christ, who is our life,, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth;
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
Revelation 1:3 Blessed 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.
Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, Ephesians 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
22 Corinthians 13:5-6 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves,, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.
Hebrews 4:12-1313 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness What We Obey What We Love What We Don t Love The Mark (SEAL)
Romans 7:24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Romans 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God,, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God,, as dear children; 1 Corinthians 4:16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.
an outward sign that furnishes proof; one who bears witness The SEAL of the 144,000 Servants of our God REVELATION 14
There is VISIBLE of OUR IDENTIFICATION with the Lamb and His Father