The "little book" of Revelation 10
FINAL PROPHECY for all ``MEMBERS``
Past and Present of the
~~~~WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD~~~~
If the book of Revelation is the book of mystery, then surely the "little book" of (Revelation 10), is a riddle wrapped in a mystery. It has secret thunderous messages that GOD alone can reveal to HIS servants (Amos 3:7).
Why chapter 10 of REVELATION? The book of Revelation is written in chronological order, with an occasional inset chapter; purposely placed, in order to reveal, educate, inspire, or to admonish its reader.
Notice the strategic placement of (Revelation 10)! It is just prior to the introduction of GOD`S ---"two witnesses"--- (Rev. 11:3), and also to the forty two month reign of terror [of the Beast], known as the "Times of the Gentiles" (Luke 21:24; Rev. 11:2). The book of (Revelation 10), is also prophetically placed just 15 verses away from the announcement of the KINGDOM OF GOD (Rev. 11:15).
Why is (Revelation 10), devoted to a controversial and mysterious "little book" that is symbolically delivered by a mighty angel? Because it is end-time revelation -- sent by GOD -- (Rev. 1:1), to penetrate the shroud of deception Satan (Rev. 12:9), has over the whole Earth. These end-time messages delivered to HIS servant through the power of the holy spirit; are first to HIS CHURCH (Isa. 58:1; Ezek. 33:7), and then to the World (Matt. 24:14).
If you sincerely desire to know the truth of GOD, and what is to transpire in the immediate future? Then meticulously read this "little book" and review each scripture for an in depth understanding of prophecy, soon to be fulfilled – starting in the year of 2001.
Following is a verse by verse review of (Revelation 10); accompanied by the --- SEVEN THUNDEROUS MESSAGES --- that GOD wants revealed and restored to HIS CHURCH (Jude 3), in this end time Laodicean era (Rev. 3:14-22).
At this juncture many will wonder and ask, who am I? For the time being that is unimportant; what is important, is that this is the revealed truth of the LIVING GOD, (John 17:17), and verifiable by HIS Word, the Bible.
The messenger is not important, but suffice it to say, that I am an ordained servant like unto Stephen (Acts 6 & 7). I was a member for over 25 years in the WCG, [until they corrupted the truth], (I John 2:4).
Forsaking evil; I then became a member in the PCG for over 5 years, [until they rejected the truth]), (Titus 1:13-14); and presently, over 3 years in the CHURCH OF GOD, [wherein the truth resides], (Joshua 22:5; John 8:32; John 16:13; II Timothy 2:15; I John 4:6; I John 5:3; II John 1:4).
This "little book" may be reproduced in any form, style, method or manner. (Textual additions or deletions are prohibited) - KDP - Sept. 2000. Scriptures quoted are from the King James Version, unless otherwise noted.
REV 10:1
"AND I SAW ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN CLOTHED WITH A CLOUD: AND A RAINBOW WAS UPON HIS HEAD,
This mighty angel is the archangel Gabriel, GOD’S angelic messenger to man on Earth. This prophetic messenger was sent, in times past, to Daniel to give him understanding about the visions being revealed to him of the end time, (Dan. 8:16; Dan. 9:21-23). He was also sent to speak to "doubting" Zacharias about the future birth of his son, John the Baptist, (Luke 1:5-25,36-80), and to the virgin Mary, to announce the conception of the Son of GOD, by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:26-35). This mighty archangel will also announce the triumphant and glorious appearance, of Jesus Christ, at the last trump (I Cor.15:52; I Thess. 4:16; Rev. 11:15; Matt. 24:29-31).
Gabriel comes through the clouds to Earth, from the very Throne of GOD, (Rev. 4:3), … "and there was a rainbow round about the throne,"…This rainbow which was upon his head heralds that he serves at the Throne of the MOST HIGH GOD.
AND HIS FACE WAS AS IT WERE THE SUN, AND HIS FEET AS PILLARS OF FIRE:
This displays his power and glory. The seat of his authority is also revealed in (Luke 1:19). "And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of GOD; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings."
GOD through HIS holy spirit, is sending HIS loyal messenger to this earth, once again, with revelations for these perilous end-times.
Rev. 10:2
AND HE HAD IN HIS HAND A LITTLE BOOK OPEN:
The "little book" in the mighty angel's hand is open, it is not sealed. It is open because the revelations GOD has for [his end-time servant] can now be understood.
AND HE SET HIS RIGHT FOOT UPON THE SEA, AND HIS LEFT FOOT ON THE EARTH,
This signifies that the "little book" will have a worldwide impact, its message will effect everyone upon this Earth.
AND CRIED WITH A LOUD VOICE, AS WHEN A LION ROARETH:
GOD declares in (Amos 3:8), "The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy? " Gabriel cried with such a loud voice, that it was like a deafening roar of a lion. This powerful message of prophecy is to be heard around the world. GOD has spoken; HE is commanding HIS servant to prophesy, with the boldness, and the power, of a roaring lion.
AND WHEN HE HAD CRIED, SEVEN THUNDERS UTTERED THEIR VOICES.
And when he had cried with a loud voice, seven thunders uttered their voices. GOD has seven thunderous revelations that HE wants us to know concerning HIS CHURCH in this end-time. GOD reveals in (Amos 3:7), "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." GOD has revealed HIS secret thunderous revelations to HIS servant, who in turn is revealing them to you, the brethren, through this "little book" of (Revelation 10).
The "little book" of Revelation 10
REV. 10:3 (con't).
This is the epitome of prophecy; GOD wants you to know what is going to happen, before it happens. GOD is revealing that the "Times of the Gentiles" are almost upon us. GOD in HIS mercy, wants you to understand that.
REV 10:4
AND WHEN THE SEVEN THUNDERS HAD UTTERED THEIR VOICES, I WAS ABOUT TO WRITE: AND I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN SAYING UNTO ME, SEAL UP THOSE THINGS WHICH THE SEVEN THUNDERS UTTERED, AND WRITE THEM NOT.
The voice from heaven tells John to seal up those things, which the seven thunders uttered and write them not. Why? Because the "little book" was not relevant at that point in time. It can only be understood now, in this end-of-the-end-time era of GOD'S work. The "little book" could not have been understood one year ago, let alone nineteen hundred years ago. It is exclusive for this end time period in prophecy. This "little book" was a mystery and would have been impossible to comprehend in any other time frame of CHURCH history. Prophecy reveals that recent and specific events had to come to a juncture in both the world and the CHURCH, before the urgent and timely message of this "little book" could be delivered.
The central point of the "little book" of (Revelation 10), is all about the crashing, rumbling, roaring, shout of the seven thunderous messages GOD has for us just before the "Perilous Times" are thrust upon us. The seven thunderous messages follow the review of (Revelation 10).
REV 10:5
AND THE ANGEL WHICH I SAW STAND UPON THE SEA AND UPON THE EARTH LIFTED UP HIS HAND TO HEAVEN,
Some may assume that the mighty angel in (Rev. 10:1), is Jesus Christ. That is incorrect; Jesus Christ is not an angel, He is a GOD: and secondly, Jesus Christ expressly told us that when He comes to establish the KINGDOM OF GOD upon the Earth, He would set His foot upon the Mount of Olives (Zech. 14:1-4). This is emphasized because Christ warned us about those who would be deceived about His coming (Matt. 24:23-27). We must completely trust in the word of GOD, and not what we assume to be correct. As mentioned earlier, this is the mighty angel who stands upon the sea and upon the earth, signifying that the message of the "little book" is for the whole world. GOD re-emphasizes to us the enormity, scope and impact that the message of the "little book" will have worldwide.
GOD gave the office to this mighty angel and HE is not a capricious GOD. Once HE has given you a position or responsibility, HE also gives you the power and authority to accomplish that endeavor set before you. If you are faithful, and loyal as Gabriel has been, you will have that position forever. Likewise he who overcomes, and endures unto the end, will be a pillar in the Temple of GOD, he will have that glorious position for all eternity (Rev. 3:12).
REV. 10:6
AND SWARE BY HIM THAT LIVETH FOR EVER AND EVER, WHO CREATED HEAVEN, AND THE THINGS THAT THEREIN ARE, AND THE EARTH, AND THE THINGS THAT THEREIN ARE, AND THE SEA, AND THE THINGS WHICH ARE THEREIN,
Where do we see this similar phrase recorded, ... "and sware by him that liveth for ever." - It’s found in the book of Daniel, the parallel to Revelation. GOD revealed in (Dan.12 verse 4), "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." GOD told Daniel to shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end, and that is precisely what has been done.
The "little book" of Revelation 10
REV. 10:6 (con't).
Thousands have tried down through the ages to decipher, to interpret, to decode and understand the prophecies of Daniel, which he himself didn’t understand. They all failed miserably because the leaned to their own understanding, relying on their own reasoning, their own logic, concept, and analysis: which without GOD'S holy spirit is nothing but an endeavor in futility.
Without the GOD revealed knowledge of the prophecies of Daniel, you'll never understand the end-time prophecies. Never! Note - the time-coded prophecies of the "70 weeks" and the “1290 days" each contributing to predict the imminence of the "Times of the Gentiles" and of the ascendancy and the reign of the '' Beast." Not only are the prophecies of Daniel uniquely time-coded, but their implementation can only be initiated by and through the Gentiles.
GOD has declared in - (Rom. 9:28), … "because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth." At the point in time of (Sept.2000), no one in the World understood the prophecies of Daniel, Revelation, Matt.24 and others, except GOD'S servant, no one else! Why? Because it would be utter confusion if GOD re-vealed HIS prophecies and revelations through more than one individual at a time (Zech. 4:6-10). GOD works through only one person at a time. One that is obedient to HIM, one that loves HIS truth and will not compromise with it. That's how GOD does it, it doesn't matter how man would want it done (Isa. 55:8).
Skipping down to the end of verse 6, Daniel 12, …"How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?" Continuing, (Dan. 12 verse 7), "And I heard the man (angel) clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he (the Beast - Rev. 11:7), shall have accom-plished to scatter (break) the power of (to overcome and to kill) the holy people, (the Two Witnesses and the Saints in the Tribulation) (Rev. 6:9 -11), all these things shall be finished" (Rev. 11:7-15).
THAT THERE SHOULD BE TIME NO LONGER:
What does the phrase "that there should be time no longer" mean? It reveals that the --- "Times of the Gentiles" (Rev. 11:2; Luke 21:24), and their reign of terror is over for the Saints, now resurrected. The end-time prophecies of God are being fulfilled, and the plan of Salvation for the Firstfruits will soon be completed.
Rev 10: 7
BUT IN THE DAYS OF THE VOICE OF THE SEVENTH ANGEL, WHEN HE SHALL BEGIN TO SOUND,
Verse seven of (Revelation 10), follows -- IMMEDIATELY -- after the conclusion of verse six. (Rev. 10:7), "But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound," … Three of the most monumental things that has ever happened upon this Earth will happen within moments of each other, when Gabriel sounds the last trump.
First, ... "The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever" (Rev. 11:15). Second, the two witnesses and all that have died in Christ will be resurrected to glorious life eternal (l Thess. 4:16).
The "little book" of Revelation 10
REV. 10:7 (con't).
Third, the seventh trump also announces and declares --- the beginning of --- "THE DAY OF THE LORD" (Rev. 11:15), when GOD begins to pour out HIS "seven last vials of wrath" (Rev. 16:1-21), upon the unrepentant sinners of the world, those who have accepted the mark of the Beast, and have destroyed GOD'S people.
GOD allows the Beast, and False Prophet, their forty-two month reign of terror (Rev. 13:1-18), to punish those in rebellion to HIM. The only modicum of restraint that GOD allows will be by HIS two witnesses (II Thess. 2:7), who thwart and punish the Gentiles with plagues as often as they will (Rev. 11:6), by and through the holy spirit.
THE MYSTERY OF GOD WILL BE FINISHED, AS HE HATH DECLARED TO HIS SERVANTS THE PROPHETS.
The mystery of GOD --- truths that have been previously hidden, will have been divinely revealed, and all end-time prophecy, will be fulfilled concerning GOD'S plan of salvation for the harvest of HIS firstfruits, as HE will declare through HIS servants the prophets.
REV 10:8
AND THE VOICE WHICH I HEARD FROM HEAVEN SPAKE UNTO ME AGAIN,
GOD is persistent that we get the message of this "little book," because the time frame of (Rev. 10), is
just prior to the start of the "Times of the Gentiles."
The "little book" is open, it is not sealed. It has been open from its inception, but there wasn't any thing recorded in it until the [Seven Thunders] of (Rev. 10:4). Then GOD inspired to be understood, the seven end-of-the-end-time thunderous revelations, for those HE has called.
Christ stated in (Rev. 3:17), "Because 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:" Yes we are much increased in goods, due to the unprecedented prosperity of the last 10 years. That prosperity was foretold and fulfilled in (Rev. 3:17). We have increased in homes, vehicles, and material things, almost to the point where we are becoming like the World. Those material things are becoming our gods. Because of that, we are miserable and wretched, we are unfulfilled, uninspired and without peace of mind. WE are poor in the power of GOD'S holy spirit, blind to HIS glorious truths, and naked and vulnerable to the onslaught of Satan. GOD warns that we are all Laodiceans, seeking the physical rather than the spiritual.
Will we as Laodiceans repent (Rev. 3:18-19), and become the pillars, and the loyal remnant, that GOD desires; that is the question?
The CHURCH OF GOD needs an end-time course correction: we have drifted into a Laodicean sea of error, of compromise and deception. We were all adrift; (Rev. 12:9), but this "little book" will be the rudder that GOD uses to steers us back to the true course of our calling. It addresses thunderous truths, that must be restored, revelations that must be understood, and acted upon, and deceptions that must be dispelled.
The "little book" of Revelation 10
REV. 10:8 (con't).
The "little book" is an anchor in the bedrock of truth; it is so vital and pivotal, that without it you will not be able to understand prophecy and to comprehend what will happen in the immediate future. -- An example in point -- it isn't enough to know the identity of the ten nations of the great Whore. Why? Because those things happen after the CHURCH OF GOD has fled into the wilderness. The event that triggers the start of the fulfillment of end-time prophecy is the "2300 days" of (Daniel 8:1-14). This prophecy will be fulfilled in the near future, when the Sanctuary is cleansed.
Many will be offended by the acrid and frank statements of this "little book." Some will ridicule it, others will scoff at it, but a precious few, GOD`S jewels (Mal. 3:17), will respond to it, repent and fulfill the glorious commission GOD has given them to do.
Many in the end-time Laodicean Churches will say, as noted in (Isa. 30:10), ... "Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:" We are being tested to see if we love GOD`S truth, as recorded in (Heb. 4:12). "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." GOD will know your thoughts, and the intents of your heart (mind), after you read this "little book."
We are admonished by the Apostle Paul in (Phil. 2:12), ... "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." It's your decision, you alone, are responsible for your salvation. It's not the decision and responsibility of your mate, or your relatives, or your friends, or your ministers, or anyone else. Take your doubts and questions to GOD THE FATHER through heartfelt prayer and fasting, through diligent Bible studies and in-depth meditation. GOD called you personally; therefore, do not jeopardize your salvation. Do not put your trust in the ideas, traditions, and the so-called wisdom of men. Implicitly trust GOD, and Jesus Christ, and THEIR words of life.
For those who initially reject the "little book" and do not become part of this end-time warning work (Ezek. 33); they will be tried in the fiery crucible of the Tribulation (Rev. 12:17). Those who go into the Tribulation will have to overcome, and fulfill their commission, by preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom Of GOD, to their brethren, their captors, and their enemies. GOD will not have anyone in HIS KINGDOM that doesn't love HIS truth, and HIS perfect way of life. HE won't allow anymore Satans; but remember that GOD loves you beyond measure. HE loves the sinner, but HE hates the sin. Upon repentance, and acceptance of HIS restored truths, and obedience to HIS glorious way of life, HE will give you the gift of eternal life in the FAMILY OF GOD. You may not believe what is written here, but time will be the final judge, and as it is recorded in (Ezek. 33:33), " And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them."
WHICH STANDETH UPON THE SEA AND UPON THE EARTH.
This symbolic stance of the mighty angel is repeated for emphasis, because this message must go to every member around the World that GOD has called into HIS CHURCH.
REV 10:9
AND I WENT UNTO THE ANGEL, AND SAID UNTO HIM, GIVE ME THE LITTLE BOOK. AND HE SAID UNTO ME, TAKE IT, AND EAT IT UP; AND IT SHALL MAKE THY BELLY BITTER,
When you first start to read the "little book" it may appear bitter, and rather harsh. The truth can be very bitter, especially when we come to realize that we had accepted some of the deceitful lies of Satan, as
The "little book" of Revelation 10
REV. 10:9 (con't).
opposed to the truth of the LIVING GOD. No one likes to admit that we had swallowed some error, while digesting the truth. Self-centered, evil human nature (Rom. 8:7), being what it is --- opposed to GOD ---
makes us angry when we are shown, that we were in error. It makes our belly bitter; a gall of bitterness (Heb. 12:15).
The "little book" speaks in a very authoritatively manner. That will offend many, but GOD would have it no other way. GOD is not going to plead with you forever (Jer. 25:30-38), time is too short. The lion has roared, prophecy must be declared, errors must be corrected, for the end-time is upon us. You must come out of that Laodicean blindness, and seek GOD with your whole heart. Christ lovingly tells us in (Rev. 3:20), "Behold, 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." The greatest invitation in the universe, and invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:9). Oh! What love GOD has for us, if we will only yield to HIS perfect way.
BUT IT SHALL BE IN THY MOUTH SWEET AS HONEY.
GOD wants each and every one of us to thoroughly digest the "little book," to assimilate it till it becomes a very part of our being. To use the "little book" as a plummet {plumb bob}, (Zech. 4:9-10), as an instrument that does not deviate from the true vertical direction of GOD`S truth, as revealed through CHRIST, down to HIS end-time prophets (Acts 3:22-23). Yes, if we will embrace the truth of the LIVING GOD, and live that truth as well, it will be as sweet in our mouth as honey, and balm to our soul.
Rev 10:10
AND I TOOK THE LITTLE BOOK OUT OF THE ANGEL`S HAND, AND ATE IT UP; AND IT WAS IN MY MOUTH SWEET AS HONEY;
The Apostle John knew the "little book" was the end-time truth from the LIVING GOD and was in his mouth sweet as honey. To those called of GOD, the "little book" takes us back to a more innocent child-like time of our first love, when we were first called and introduced to the glorious truth of the LIVING GOD. It was a time of awe and wonder, of learning and knowledge, of mystery and reverence for GOD`S way of life. Yes it was sweet, as sweet as honey to the mouth (Prov. 24:13-14).
AND AS SOON AS I HAD EATEN IT, MY BELLY WAS BITTER.
John also had the painful, sober, nauseous, gut wrenching bitterness brought about by the realization that many will lose their eternal salvation through rebellion (Rev. 22:10-21). Likewise many through the momentary rejection of GOD`S truth will be confronted by, and plunged into, the indescribable horror of captivity, deprivation, suffering, and death in the Tribulation (Ezek. 3:17, 33:3-5; Rev. 6:9-11).
REV 10:11
We must boldly prophesy again, all of the prophecies that the prophets of the Old and New Testaments prophesied concerning the end of this age and the soon coming KINGDOM Of GOD. All of the prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Zechariah, Revelation, and any and all scripture that is relevant for this end-time must be thundered to the Church and to the World as a final warning message.
Contrary to what we have been taught in the past, the scripture of (Matt. 24:14), has not been fulfilled. The fulfillment of this scripture starts the moment the "little book" of (Revelation 10), is revealed first to the
The "little book" of Revelation 10
REV. 10:11 (con't).
CHURCH OF GOD; second to the Nations of Israel, next to the Tongues of the World, the different languages and races, and finally to the Kings of the Beast power. All prophecies that are relative to this end-of-the-end-time, both Old and New Testament prophecies must be preached, and published again to the whole world. Then shall the end come, the end of the rule of man, over man. (Matt. 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."
BEFORE MANY PEOPLES,
First the end-time revelations and warning prophecies of the "little book" must go to all of those called of GOD, the CHURCH OF GOD. Initially it will be started through GOD'S servant: then joined by hundreds of loyal members, who will have accepted the restored truths. They will then faithfully, and diligently, fulfill their GOD ordained watchman's warning commission of (Ezekiel 33), to their Laodicean Brethren (Rev. 3:17-19).
AND NATIONS,
Next the Two Witnesses (Rev. 11:3-12; Zech. 3 & 4), and the "PILLARS" of (Rev. 3:7-13), --- those who fulfill their commission, just before going to their place of Safety (Rev. 12:14), --- must also support a strong warning message, to the Nations of Israel.
AND TONGUES,
During the "Times of the Gentiles" the Two Witnesses will send a thunderous warning, and condemning message, to the peoples of different languages and races, the masses of the World. When these warnings go unheeded; havoc will be unleashed through the elements of fire, wind, and hail. The Two Witnesses, through the power of GOD'S holy spirit will bring the --- plagues --- of (Rev. 11:6), upon those who will not repent of their idolatrous ways.
AND KINGS.
The Two Witnesses give a final scathing, convicting witness to the Kings of the Beast power and their followers. This is the final gospel and witness preached by man (Matt. 24:14). The Two Witnesses are killed (Rev. 11:7), and then comes the final martyrdom of the Saints by the Beast. The Witness that restrained (II Thess. 2:7-8), is taken out of the way and there is no power of restraint on the Beast at that point. That wicked Beast then with unrestrained terror will reign in all of his satanic evil. GOD THE FATHER, will then pour out the vials of HIS wrath (Rev. 16), because if not stopped, man would destroy all life upon this Earth (Matt. 24:22). GOD will then send Jesus Christ (Matt. 24:36), with His Bride to punish, subdue, and finally destroy, those wicked forces of Satan as recorded in (Rev. 19:19-21). Finally, Satan will be bound (Rev. 20:2), and then the glorious Kingdom Of GOD will be established upon this Earth (Rev. 20:4).
FIRST
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
BELIEVE A LIE
This is a Satanic lie of such enormity (II Thess. 2), with such far reaching consequences, that it will almost destroy all human life, from off the face of this Earth (Matt. 24:22). Most in this end-time age will believe, follow, dedicate their lives to, and worship the Beast as revealed in (II Thess. 2:4).
I will preface this first thunder (which GOD wants revealed to HIS end-time CHURCH) with knowledge of an evil, which has presided, since the Garden of Eden. The scripture that reveals this diabolic plot against mankind is recorded in (Rev. 12:9), "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world." --- YES! Everyone born of the seed of man, from the progeny of Adam to this present time has been deceived. Even the CHURCH OF GOD, shortly after the death of the Apostle John was succumbing to the deception of Satan.
The truths once delivered to the Apostles (Jude 3), has slowly been eroded and compromised down through the ages to this end-time through the deception of Satan. Through the deception of Satan I was deceived, you are deceived, Herbert W. Armstrong was deceived. All of the ministers and members of the CHURCH, who have been called, were at this point in time (Sept. 2000), still deceived. Satan has done a masterful job of deception. The seeds of deception that he has sown have brought forth a bitter vine that is choking the truth, and if it is not checked, it will consume the CHURCH OF GOD. I could shout it from the house tops a thousand times ten thousand, and it still wouldn't be enough to warn each and every one of you, about that master deceiver who has deceived the whole world (Rev. 20:3,8).
As the CHURCH OF GOD one of our best weapons to overcome Satan and his deception, is to each day diligently, and obediently, study the word of GOD (Acts 17:11). Ask yourself, why do we believe, what we believe? Our belief is based on what we think is the truth, even if it is a lie! Moral, and absolute truth, can only come from the word of GOD (John 17:17). A notable point on this subject is; if you cannot verify in the Bible what you believe --- then you are believing a lie!
This admonition is to those called of GOD. GOD says that in the end time HE is going to send them strong delusion; that's recorded in (II Thess. 2:11). " And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie." GOD will allow you, your rebellious delusions; but remember, Paul did not tell the Thessalonians to accept all things, he told them to prove all things (I Thess. 5:21).
Starting in (II Thess. 2:10), "And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." The principal reason is revealed in the latter part of verse 12, …" WHO BELIEVED NOT THE TRUTH, but had pleasure in unrighteousness." They --- WILL NOT BELIEVE THE TRUTH --- and revelation that GOD is going to reveal to them in this "little book." They will cling to their own ideas, concepts, and traditions, taught to them through men, and will not believe the sure Word of GOD. They trust men to interpret the Bible for them, instead of relying on the revelation of the Word of GOD.
At one time they understood the majority of the truth, at least, what was given to them. But when GOD
sent HIS servant to restore all truth, as HE said HE would, (Acts 3:22-23), "For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A PROPHET SHALL THE LORD YOUR GOD RAISE UP UNTO YOU OF YOUR BRETHREN, LIKE UNTO ME; HIM SHALL YE HEAR IN ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER HE SHALL SAY UNTO YOU. AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS, THAT EVERY SOUL, WHICH WILL NOT HEAR THAT PROPHET, SHALL BE DESTROYED FROM AMONG THE PEOPLE." They rejected that truth as revealed by GOD.
They clung to what they thought was the truth. They accepted everything that they had been taught by men, and weren't willing to change when shown the truth of the LIVING GOD. They are guilty of one of the worst sins that GOD says a man can commit, trusting in men (Jer. 17:5).
BELIEVE A LIE (con't).
Many will hold on to the lies they have been taught through deceived men, even though those men were sincere in their beliefs, they were still wrong. The seven thunderous revelations in this "little book" address and correct those wrongs, as inspired by GOD. But many will still follow man through Satan's deception, and believe a lie; and will disregard these thunderous revelations of GOD. They believed as they were taught, without proving it for themselves from the Bible. When prophecy was revealed to them through this "little book" and the prophecies proved true, they will then realize that they were wrong. But do you think that they will repent? Many will not. Human nature usually doesn't respond that way -- it normally tries to justify its actions, and is unwilling to admit wrong. Those who reject the restored truths and prophecies of GOD, will remain under the influence and deceit of Satan. They will never become the very elect; as they watch the prophesied events being fulfilled (Amos 3:7), many will allow a root of bitterness to start to grow (Heb. 12:5). They will become frustrated, spiteful and evil. Their love will wax cold, to the point, that they will even be willing to betray their brethren to death (Matt. 24:9-12).
They represent the five foolish virgins of (Matt. 25:1-13), -- which typify one half of the CHURCH OF GOD. They will have quenched GOD'S holy spirit (verse 8), and are in rebellion to GOD, for they are of their father the Devil. Through his lies and deceit, many will accept the mark of the Beast. Accepting the mark of the Beast embodies the defiling of GOD'S Sabbath, which is the unpardonable sin, because it blasphemes the holy spirit by which the Sabbath day is made holy (Mark 3:29). GOD will then bring
upon them, plagues of indescribable pain, and suffering, for their vile sins (Rev. 16:1-11), and in the final judgment, they will lose their eternal salvation.
GOD said HE would send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie (II Thess. 2:11). The dictionary describes "delusion" as a false belief or opinion. GOD is saying HE -- would send -- HIS representatives (men) who through Satan's deception, preached false beliefs. The Church accepted these false beliefs and doctrines as the truth, and in doing so, they now believe a lie. We know who is the architect of lies, and deceit, as recorded in (Rev. 12:9). Satan has, just short of 6000 years deceived --- EVERYONE --- born of the seed of man. If GOD had not removed the scales from my eyes (Rev. 3:18), I too, would still be in bondage to deception. Satan has so deceived, and confused, the Church that it is in rebellion to GOD. The Church has splintered and degenerated to the point, where it is fast becoming almost unrecognizable, as the CHURCH OF GOD.
Christ stated in (John 8:32), "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Yes, GOD wants you to know the truth, and then you can be free from the deceit and bondage of Satan. Christ is preparing to open the door for the very elect; but each and ever one of us has to walk through that door on his own.
GOD called Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong, and his wife Loma, to raise up the Philadelphia Era of the CHURCH OF GOD. That team did a marvelous work and GOD used them mightily. H.W.A. was a very talented individual; he was a good teacher, researcher, historian, organizer, and writer. He had the unique ability to pen his lucid and graphic thoughts with such perspective that the reader was able to visually comprehend the subject being portrayed. But the accomplishment that stands out as a beacon above all the others is the compilation of that invaluable and indispensable booklet, "The United States and the British Commonwealth in Prophecy.” Let me assure you by the authority of Jesus Christ, that without the knowledge of whom Israel is, you wouldn't be able to understand the Bible.
But there is another side of the issue that GOD wants you to know. Can you recall when H.W.A. taught us time and time again about the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Gen. 2:9)? The fruit of that tree could have been almost perfect, but that small amount of evil within will eventually poison and destroy every-thing. It's like the example that H.W.A. gave of a rotten apple in a barrel of apples. It infects the one next
to it, so on, and on, until the whole barrel becomes a vile, rotten, stinking mess. Most of the things that H.W.A. taught were correct, but take the 18 restored truths, they are an example of truth mixed with error, some of those purported restored truths are incorrect. True, a large percentage of all that he taught was
correct. The trouble is within that small percentage of error which was taught, it is tearing the Church asunder. We weren't aware of it then, but GOD has revealed that when Mrs. Loma Armstrong died, things
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started to change drastically, and it wasn't for the good. After her death, H.W.A. went to the world and received so-called sophisticated, legal counsel. That worldly counsel, which came from Satan, not only cost H.W.A. and the Church financially, but it impoverished us physically, morally and spiritually as well.
GOD has revealed that when Mrs. Loma Armstrong died, Church stability was effected, things started to go awry. The Church started to lose its purpose, its direction, and even its purported commission. Turning from GOD'S truth was almost imperceptible at first, but slowly it gained momentum and like a runaway train it was headed for certain destruction. The Church was entering into a Laodicean attitude through the deception of Satan. Why? Because we were starting to compromise with the truth of GOD. Who was responsible? You have heard the phrase, that the train went off the track. If the train goes off the track who is to blame? Was it the conductor's fault? No. Was it the passenger's fault? No. Whose fault was it? It was the fault of the engineer; he is responsible for the train and its passengers, and no one else. The shepherd is solely responsible for the sheep (John 10:11). When the train went off the track, Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong blamed the liberal ministers first, and second the women with the make-up that wanted to rule the Church. They may have contributed to the rebellion, but GOD has revealed that Mr. Armstrong was to blame; if you are a watchman (Ezekiel 33), and something goes wrong on your watch, you are responsible.
Let's start where the Church started going off the track, this may be a very bitter pill to swallow, but GOD wants the truth revealed. H.W.A. took for himself titles and offices that were not his to take. He said he was an --- Apostle --- which is incorrect, two conditions must be met to be an Apostle (Acts 1:16-26). First, you had to live during the time that Jesus Christ lived upon this Earth, and second, you had to be per-sonally taught by Jesus Christ. H.W.A. also assumed the office of a --- Prophet. But GOD reveals that in (Deut. 18:15-22), that if you prophesy something and it does not come true. Then GOD says that you do not speak for HIM, that you have made it up yourself and you are a false prophet. Did GOD reveal to H.W.A. --- "1975 in Prophecy"--- of course not? H. W. A. and his staff fabricated it because they thought they understood prophecy. What does that make him, because it didn't come true? GOD says he is a false Prophet. Prophecies that he made concerning the past were wrong; and prophecies that he has made for the future concerning the Beast power and other end-time events will also prove to be wrong. GOD is telling us that if a person makes a false prophecy: then you should not fear him or believe his false prophecies.
No, H.W.A. was not an Apostle, nor was he a Prophet, he was an Evangelist called by GOD to teach and educate the Church. His commission is outlined in (Matt. 28:19-20), " Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Amen.
And therein lies the problem. GOD called Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong to raise up the Philadelphia Era of the CHURCH OF GOD. To teach them, to baptize them, to love and nurture them, to prepare them for that great commission the lay just ahead for them. In the vernacular, he got the cart before the horse. His commission was to the Philadelphia Era; to teach, educate, and prepare the Church, for their final warning commission in the Laodicean Era. But that wasn't what he did, he took it upon himself to preach and teach that the Philadelphia Era's commission was (Matt. 24:14). The (Matt. 24:14), commission is yet to be fulfilled by the Two Witnesses in the end-time, which is yet in the near future. It is to be a … "witness unto all nations;"… by whom, by the Two Witnesses of course (Rev. 11:3-7).
He was a good historian; he could understand and evaluate events historically, such as "U.S.& B.C. In Prophecy," and the Church Eras: but when it came to end-time prophecy, he like the millions before him could not comprehend what the future held. Prophecy can only be revealed by GOD and that to whom, and when, and why, only HE decides (Amos 3:7).
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Mr. Armstrong also taught about the seven Church Eras, he was correct in that teaching. What the mystery is as to why he didn't realize that he was over the sixth Era, and another Era, the seventh, had to follow after him. GOD never places one man over two Eras (Rev. 1:20; 11:4; Zech. 3&4); evidently he did not understand that. The crux of the problem arose from the fact that he was deceived concerning his commission, which has caused considerable disarray in the CHURCH.
In his zeal, he like almost every Christian that has ever lived probably felt that he was going to be present at the return of Jesus Christ. GOD has inspired prophecy to be written in such a veiled manner that most felt that Jesus Christ would return in their lifetime. I am confident it was written in such a manner, that it would be a prod to inspire us all to be constant and fervent about our FATHER'S business.
In his conviction that the Philadelphia Era was a warning commission started him on a laborious, and tortured effort, to mold and twist scripture, to fit his pre-conceived notions concerning end-time prophecy. When Mr. Armstrong finally realized that he was not going to see the return of Jesus Christ, he became disappointed and sad to say he turned to the world for consolation and counsel. Egregious mistakes were committed, which caused loss of faith in some, great pain in many, and confusion to all within the CHURCH, and by the authority of Jesus Christ those mistakes are going to be corrected (Acts 3:19-26). Please realize that GOD works through men; and we are all unclean vessels. We must yield ourselves to (Our Master Potter); that HE, through HIS Holy Spirit, may fashion us into a vessel of honor, (Isa. 64:8).
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
SABBATH
The Sabbath is another area that Satan's deception has been so devastating, but there is a key that will help you to dispel that deception, in order that you may have a more complete understanding of the Sabbath. That key is, that the Sabbath is not a Feast Day, it is a day of rest, worship and contemplation; and a Feast Day is not a Sabbath, it is a day for observance, feasting and rejoicing. GOD makes a distinction between the Sabbath and the Feast Days in (Levi. 23:1-44), read it very carefully. There is a defined difference between the Sabbath --- which is observed weekly --- and the Feast Days which are observed annually. Those of wisdom should note; that -- Strong's Concordance #7676 -- reveals that the sabbath in (Levi. 23:3), is defined as [the Sabbath]. Whereas -- Strong's #7677 -- reveals that the sabbath in (Levi. 23:24,39), is defined as [special holiday:--rest]. The Sabbath represents GOD'S CREATION: the Feast Days represents MAN'S SALVATION. One other point, (which may test your obedience) when a Feast Day falls on the Sabbath, the Sabbath has priority, you observe it as a Sabbath.
This second thunderous revelation concerns --- the restoration of the holy Sabbath --- to the original intent of GOD THE FATHER. As Saints we are to live by every word, law, commandment, statute and judgment of GOD. There is one commandment that GOD has decreed, holy. That is the Sabbath commandment, which is an identifying sign between Him and His people (Ex. 31:12-17). For hundreds of years the CHURCH has been following the pattern of the "world's churches" --- that of congregational assemblies --- and not the example, --- that of a personal relationship with our FATHER --- which Jesus Christ gave us, concerning the proper way to observe the Sabbath. In fact the misunderstanding, and the desecration of the Sabbath, may have been long entrenched, even before the Sardis Era of GOD'S CHURCH began.
Why haven't we been keeping the Sabbath holy? (1). GOD commands us not to dwell on our physical pleasures and pursuits on the Sabbath. But to have a joyful convocation as a family on the Sabbath, and seek to develop a strong, loving, spiritual relationship with HIM. But what do we do, we gather together
in groups, and assemblies, where most of our thoughts and conversation are not spiritual. (2). GOD commands us to keep the Sabbath within our habitations [our homes, hotels, motels or where ever we are residing on the Sabbath], but not some facility that would require us to travel on the Sabbath to be
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present there. Why do you think the Church is in confusion? Who wants to keep you deceived? Who are you following? Who are you obeying (Rev. 12:9)? (3). GOD commands us not to travel on the Sabbath, but brethren all over the world travel on the Sabbath to so called commanded assemblies, established through men, --- and not through GOD --- and in doing so, they defile the Sabbath. Lets go to the word of GOD and let HIM prove to you what -- HE Commanded -- (not man), as to how the holy Sabbath should be observed.
GOD instructs us in (Exodus 20:8), "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy."
How does a person keep the Sabbath holy? Lets look to GOD'S word to see exactly what we must do to keep the Sabbath holy. Turn in your Bible to (Leviticus 23:3), "SIX DAYS SHALL WORK BE DONE:" Those are our six days: for work, business, recreation, pleasure or whatever your desires may be, as long as they are within the framework of GODS laws and commandments.
"BUT THE SEVENTH DAY IS THE SABBATH OF REST," Can it be any plainer than that, you keep the Sabbath holy by resting on it. You defile the Sabbath by working on it, you defile the Sabbath by traveling on it, and you defile the Sabbath by doing your own physical pleasures. GOD shows us time and time again in (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Leviticus 23:3), that the only way to keep the Sabbath holy, is by resting on it.
GOD set the glorious example in (Genesis 2:2-3). HE has revealed to us that after that magnificent physical Creation, HE rested: HE rested to show us as to how we should rest from our physical labors, and how to have a holy convocation with HIM. GOD wants us to come out of our physical routines. HE doesn’t want us to just dwell on the physical, for if we do that we will eventually sever the spiritual bond we have with HIM.
"AN HOLY CONVOCATION;" The Sabbath is a sacred holy spiritual convocation between a person and his GOD. We have been taught that if we do not go to a congregational assembly on the Sabbath that we are not keeping the Sabbath holy. Lets go to the example of Jesus Christ on this issue, and not to the traditions of men. If the congregational assembly is what makes the Sabbath holy, then Jesus Christ did not keep the Sabbath holy during His forty day fast. He was in the wilderness by himself for forty days (Matt. 4:1-2), and He did not attend any commanded assemblies. No, He did not break the Sabbath commandment because Christ was perfect in every aspect of His life. He had a sacred, holy, spiritual convocation with His FATHER each Sabbath, while He was in the wilderness. Another point concerning so called commanded assemblies, what about the sick, those that are injured, those physically disabled, and a woman ready to give birth. By man's interpretation of the Sabbath, they would be committing a sin, by not attending a congregational assembly on the Sabbath. Those who are sick, injured, disabled, and ready to give birth could still honor GOD on the Sabbath, as commanded in their homes. GOD does not command you to do something, and then make it impossible for you to do it.
"YE SHALL DO NO WORK THEREIN:" It’s a sin to work on the Sabbath, and in the case of the man who was gathering sticks (Num. 15:32-36), it cost him his life. Did you ever ask yourself why he was gathering sticks? From the context, and edified by other passages (I Kings 17:9-16), it has been revealed that he was going to kindle a fire, for cooking. He sinned presumptuously, (through rebellion) therefore GOD had him stoned to death (Num. 15:36). GOD says not kindle a fire on the Sabbath (Ex. 35:3). Why? Because food is to be prepared on the day before, on Friday which is called by the Jews the preparation day (Ex. 16:23). The wife does her cooking and baking on Friday, and you eat on the Sabbath that portion which is left-over from Friday. Read the admonition GOD gave the Israelites, concerning the gathering of manna on the Sabbath (Ex. 16:11-30). We are not to purchase any food on the Sabbath; either from a market, a restaurant or from any source (Neh. 13:15-18). Food should not be a priority on the Sabbath, it is not a feast day. Don't let your physical desires rule your life. GOD wants you to come to HIS table, and dine spiritually, especially on the Sabbath. As human beings we may reason that these instructions are trivial, archaic, and unsophisticated, but what does GOD say, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord" (Isa. 55:8).
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If GOD says to do it --- we don't --- if HE says not to do it --- we do. What a sad commentary on our evil, selfish, perverted, human nature. Only by living GOD'S way will HE give us the gift of eternal life. As it is written in, (Luke 4:4), --- "That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of GOD."
The person that gathered the sticks was under the Old Covenant, it cost him his physical life. Under the New Covenant, if you purposely and willingly break and desecrate GOD'S holy Sabbath you are committing the unpardonable sin. John speaks of the unpardonable sin in the latter part of (I John 5:16), … "There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it." This is the contemptuous sin, of deliberately defiling, and breaking, of the holy Sabbath commandment after knowing the glorious truth of GOD. Through derision, they sneeringly, hatefully, and scornfully break the Sabbath. God inspired John to write that you don’t even pray for a person like that because he willingly through arrogance, and insolence, has rejected GOD'S way, by publicly and outwardly defiling the Sabbath. The Sabbath is a sign between man and his GOD (Ezek. 20:12). If we sever that bond with GOD for what ever insane reason, be it through rebellion, fear, hatred, intellectual vanity, accepting the mark of the Beast, ad infinitum, (WE DEFILE THE SABBATH), then we will lose our eternal salvation. Those very elect who go into the Tribulation (Rev. 12:17), will have to be a willing sacrifice --willing to lay down their life-- in order to keep the Sabbath (Mark 8:34-38). Read and remember these scriptures, as if your eternal life depended upon it, because it does.
What does the Apostle Paul say in Hebrews concerning the unpardonable sin? (Heb. 6:4-6), "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the HOLY GHOST, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame." How you honor the holy Sabbath will determine your salvation.
"IT IS THE SABBATH OF THE LORD IN ALL YOUR DWELLINGS."
You shouldn't be confused now as to where you keep the Sabbath; you keep the Sabbath in your home. Another example of Israel's rebellion against the Sabbath concerns the gathering of manna.--- "See, for that the Lord hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day" (Exodus 16:29). --- It appears that the moment they went outside of their dwellings, strife and problems occurred. At least on one day of the week, the Sabbath, when they remained in their homes, there would be physical peace in the camp of Israel.
GOD set the perfect example of resting on the Sabbath in (Gen. 2:2), when Christ the Word taught (His children) Adam and Eve in Eden. This is exemplary for now and in the place of Safety when the father (who represents Christ), with his wife (the Church), at his side, teach …"thy children like olive plants round about thy table" (Psalm 128:3). They will grow to mature fruit brimming with the oil of GOD'S holy spirit: because they will be taught on the Sabbath the love, respect, honor, and knowledge, of the GREAT GOD. This will turn the heart of the fathers to their children, and the heart of the children to their fathers (Mal. 4:6). These loving children, and their honorable parents, will be the genesis of the World Tomorrow. When the KINGDOM OF GOD is established, they will journey from the place of Safety, cross the Jordan River into the promised land, and at CHRIST'S throne, will dwell gloriously, and peacefully, in a land that will flow with milk and honey.
Christ gave the Israelites at Mt. Sinai some instructions as to how to prepare for the Sabbath. Contrary to what we have been taught the Ten Commandments were not given to the children of Israel on Pentecost, but on the Sabbath as it was originally given to Adam and Eve. In (Exodus 19:1), the Israelites came out of Egypt on a Thursday, -- It Is A Night To Be Much Observed (Ex. 12:42), -- and on the same weekday, Thursday, they came into the wilderness of Sinai. Then in (Ex. 19:10-11), …"and sanctify them to day and
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to morrow, and let them wash their clothes." We were taught that they washed their clothes on (today) Saturday, and (to morrow) Sunday, and on the third day Monday, (Pentecost) received the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai. You know and I know that that whole scenario is incorrect, Christ would not have them washing their clothes on the Sabbath, and Pentecost is not on a Monday. The truth of (Ex. 19:10-11), is that the washed their clothes (today) Thursday, (and to morrow) Friday, and the third day was the Sabbath, when GOD supernaturally revealed to the House of Israel, HIS commandments at Mt.Sinai (Ex. 20:1-20).
A long dissertation, but I wanted to relate the instructions Christ has for us concerning the Sabbath. Christ said to wash your clothes, to have clean, comfortable, presentable clothing. A suit is not required. Clean clothes, would pre-suppose a clean body. Christ says that we should not have sexual relations on the Sabbath (Ex. 19:15). Christ is showing us time and time again that we must get our minds off the physical, and concentrate on the spiritual. Food is to be prepared on Friday the preparation day (Ex. 16:23), so that the wife and mother, can enjoy the Sabbath apart from her normal physical routine as well. Sever the physical contact you have with this world, and what an enjoyable Sabbath you will have. Unplug the T. V., the radio, the computer, the telephone; forget the newspaper and all other physical distractions, concentrate on the spiritual, GOD will bountifully bless you for that.
Another area where-by we desecrate the Sabbath is by traveling on it. GOD commands us not to travel on the Sabbath; beyond the example set by Jesus Christ, who traveled no more than a Sabbath day's journey. "Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey" (Acts 1:12). What's a sabbath day's journey? We're given the example above, it's a rather short distance, -- less than a mile -- and that's to be traveled by foot as Christ did. Christ didn't use any animals for transportation either, they were to have their rest on the Sabbath as well. Many would cite (Mark 2:23-28), about the disciples eating grain on the Sabbath, and that they traveled on the Sabbath. Rest assured that they traveled no more than a Sabbath day's journey, for if they had, the Jews would have stoned them for breaking the Sabbath commandment.
Christ admonished us in (Isa. 58:13), "If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day;" ... The foot does what? It travels, it carries us about, but Christ says turn your foot away, don't do your pleasure, and travel on the Sabbath. All of our modern inventions are no more than extensions of our body parts. The automobile, bus, truck, train, planes, boats, and etc. are just extensions of our foot, and we are not to do our pleasure and use them for transportation on the Sabbath.Those who honor GOD'S restored Sabbath, will not travel on it. They will keep the Sabbath in their respective homes. Those in the place of Safety, and those in the Kingdom of GOD, (may attend local Sabbath functions), but they will not travel on the Sabbath, except as Christ did -- on foot and not beyond a Sabbath day's journey. Read (Matt. 24:20; Luke 9:24). Christ admonishes us about travel on the Sabbath.
You may ask why didn't we keep the Sabbath properly all of these years? The answer to that is Satan. We were all under his complete deception, through men, concerning the Sabbath. Even in GOD'S Church men were influenced by the methods, and doctrines, of Satan, manifested through power, and economic control, over men through religion. The Laodicean ministers still use the Sabbath as their pulpit, and are willing to preach for hire, an abomination in GOD'S sight. Satan doesn't want us to properly observe the Sabbath.
He is the author of the confusion (Rev. 12:9), and it reveals that he had us completely deceived. He could go before Christ (Rev. 12:10-17), and RIGHTLY accuse us of breaking GOD'S commandments. He knows that if he can keep the very elect deceived, and they continue breaking the Sabbath, that they will lose their eternal salvation. Satan's perverted desire is to destroy the proper observance of the holy Sabbath, between GOD and HIS people.
If you recall we were observing Pentecost on the wrong day, and GOD winked at our ignorance, but once it was properly restored, and we did not observe it, then GOD did not wink at our rebellion. The same applies for HIS Sabbath, HE winked at our ignorance, but now we know the proper way to observe the
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Sabbath, He will not condone our rebellion. From the day that you receive the information within the "little book" you will be judged as to how you observe the Sabbath. It is the only sign between GOD and HIS people (Ezek. 20:20).
GOD allowed this trial; for in times past, we were just spiritual babes, in need of milk, (symbolic of our "Mother's" partial truth), (Titus 1:13-14). But now, GOD wants us to be spiritual Saints, and individually take of the strong meat, (symbolic of our "Father's" complete truth), (John 17:17). GOD does not want us to follow the confused Laodicean Churches, over 238 as of today, those who teach erroneous and compromised truths. He wants us to obey and live by His glorious "TRUTH." He wants us to be mature, of a full age, which can discern both good and evil, (Heb. 5:12-14).
The Sabbath is holy time, every second of it, from Friday sunset till Saturday sunset. The Sabbath is made holy by the presence of GOD THE FATHER, and JESUS CHRIST, through the holy spirit. The purpose of the Sabbath is that we can personally have a holy convocation with our GOD (Mark 2:27-28).
The holy Sabbath is between a person and his GOD, it is not a group affair. The Sabbath Commandment, which is to be observed mainly within our homes, is a restored truth of the CHURCH OF GOD.
Time and space does not allow me to record all the wonderful things GOD has revealed to me concerning HIS Sabbath, but there is one very important point I want to make, and that is the blessings you will receive by properly keeping the Sabbath. I have enjoyed the Sabbath for over three years in my home,
and the relationship I have with my Father has brought me great peace, joy, and knowledge. I am confident that GOD would not have revealed to me HIS Thunderous Truths, if I had not been observing the Sabbath properly.
One final blessing that will have you walking on the high places of the earth, and that is the full measure of GOD'S holy spirit that HE will give to you for your obedience. It will give you the courage, confidence, faith, joy, and peace of mind, that you have never had before. He will give you the full measure of HIS spirit as promised in (Acts 5:32), because you are now worshipping, and obeying, HIM according to HIS will.
THIRD
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
MARRIAGE COVENANT
GOD commissions us to, "Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgressions, and the house of Jacob their sins" (Isa. 58:1). GOD says first to show HIS people the -- CHURCH OF GOD -- their transgressions. After their humble submission, and sincere repentance, they then must carry a crying aloud, warning indictment, against the house of Israel for their heinous sins. We cannot be hypocrites (Luke 6:42), wallowing in sin ourselves, while we attempt to warn others about their sins.
What is one of the sins of the world (especially of the house of Israel), that is literally destroying the nations, and the families, on this Earth? It is one of the worst, self-induced, immoral plagues, that mankind has ever brought upon itself.
The CHURCH is not immune from that virulent immoral plague, it is hemorrhaging, convulsing, and spiritually dying, from the sickness itself.
That sin is adultery, brought about by broken marriages, through divorce and remarriage. I realize the pain and anguish, suffering and remorse, the shame and embarrassment, that this truth will bring upon
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those in such adulterous relationships. But I also know that those who love their GOD, will yield, and submit themselves to HIM, and overcome their physical desires through HIS holy spirit. Jesus said the way would not be easy. He warned us, "Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it" (Matt. 7:14). Those who can overcome this great trial in their lives, will be well on their way to the KINGDOM OF GOD.
If there is a problem or situation that we do not comprehend, what we need to do is to project it into the "World of Tomorrow," and as to how it would be resolved, and implemented, by the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Using that example; will there be those who seek to divorce their mates in the "World of
Tomorrow ?" There may well be, knowing human nature, but how can you love someone as yourself, and impugn, and disgrace them, through divorce? A person initiating such a divorce (in the millennium), will have probably stepped over the line of GOD’S Law of Love, and may well end up in the lake of fire. If someone becomes divorced (in the millennium), can they remarry? If their mate still lives, absolutely not "by a rod of iron" they will not be allowed to remarry. The only exception to remarry is if their mate has died (Rom. 7:1-3). Adultery in any form, will not be tolerated in the soon coming KINGDOM OF GOD, the "World of Tomorrow."
Will GOD allow someone guilty of physical, or spiritual adultery, to marry HIS divine Son Jesus Christ? A resounding NO! Acts of physical adultery destroys the sanctity of marriage, which is the foundation of the family, the nation, the world, the universe, and the KINGDOM OF GOD. (Rev. 14:4), reveals that the CHURCH OF GOD, redeemed from this Earth …"were not defiled with women; for they are virgins."… They rejected the doctrines, and religion, of the Mother Of Harlots, (Rev. 17:1-5). The Church was not guilty of spiritual acts of adultery, and fornication; they were faithful to their GOD (Rev. 17:14).
Adultery committed as a result of a divorce and remarriage is an insidious sin. You are guilty of breaking all of GOD’S Commandments; when you commit such acts of adultery. You placed someone before GOD, through sin, when you commit adultery. Sex becomes an adulterous idol which is profane before GOD. You disgrace GOD'S name, when you continually commit acts of adultery. You are not keeping the Sabbath holy, by acts of adultery upon it. You dishonored your parents through divorce. You are guilty of murder, if hate entered into the divorce. You are living in adultery. You have stolen their GOD ordained mate. You lied to your mate about the marriage covenant. You coveted someone's mate through lust. What a condemning list of odious sins: if unrepented of they will cost you your eternal salvation.
Some may reason that they can repent after each adulterous act, but yet in their heart, looking forward in lust to the next encounter. GOD will forgive, and forget, your past adulterous sins, if repented of, but HE will not forgive you, if you continue living, and being involved, in an adulterous situation. You must, your eternal salvation depends upon it, to come out of any adulterous situation you are now in, and cease from any adulterous acts whatsoever.
I understand that most will think I am very harsh, and callous, in regard to this subject of divorce and remarriage, but there are no gray areas here. You are either in a GOD ordained marriage, or you are in an adulterous relationship (a marriage decreed by men), which is against GOD. I want you to prove this yourself from the word of GOD, don’t rely on man's doctrines, and literature, doing that has caused you to be in the sinful situation you are now in. It may not be entirely your fault as to what you believe, because you were taught a lie, but it is your guilt, and you will have to pay the penalty. You are guilty of one of the worst sins that GOD says a man can commit, trusting in men (Jer. 17:5). What did Mr. Armstrong constantly say "don't trust me, trust the Bible." You know what we did as a CHURCH, we trusted Mr. Armstrong implicitly, and didn't put our trust in GOD'S word the Bible. Repent, and then, don't rely upon men, trust only in the word of GOD.
The question can be asked do you love the person you are involved with in your adulterous affair, or is it just lust? If you love them, and desire the best for them, you will set them free, from the sin of adultery.
MARRIAGE COVENANT (con't).
Where did the CHURCH go astray concerning the misunderstanding of the marriage covenant? For over forty years, the CHURCH taught that there was only one thing that could break the marriage union, DEATH! (Rom. 7:2-3). One thing about the truth of GOD, it never changes (Heb. 13:8), but the concept of truth by man changes according to their whims, their lusts, and their desires. The more GOD reveals to me, the more I realize how brilliant, deceptive, cunning, shrewd, manipulative, and absolutely evil Satan is. Mr. Armstrong was under the influence of Satan, and he was deceived as we all were, and he started compromising with the truth of the LIVING GOD.
He then with the liberal ministers led the flock into a valley of darkness, and gave them drink from a pool of corruption (Ezek. 34:18-19).The motive of their act is recorded in (Jer. 5:7-8), "They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbor’s wife." They desired others wives which they could steal through divorce. GOD will hold those ministers responsible, as recorded in (Jer. 50:6), ... " their shepherds have caused them to go astray." H.W.A. courted a divorcee, but he couldn’t have her until he twisted the truth of the LIVING GOD into a lie, and made the Commandments of no effect. We know of the shame, and disgrace, which that adulterous affair brought upon the CHURCH OF GOD. He led the CHURCH into a valley of darkness, and only now is GOD starting to let the glorious light of HIS truth shine through. The truth can appear rather harsh, but not nearly as harsh, and unforgiving, as eternal death. Therefore, trust not men when it comes to your salvation; trust only in GOD'S WORD, (Luke 4:4).
Through Satan's deception, and their lusts, they perverted scripture, namely, (Matt. 5:31-32; I Cor. 7), to justify divorce and remarriage. True, there are circumstances as noted in (I Cor. 7:10-15), which allow a person to obtain a divorce --- but you cannot remarry as decreed in (Rom. 7:1-3). GOD is not the author of confusion (I Cor. 14:33). Project forward to the "World of Tomorrow" as it will be then, so shall we as Saints, live now.
Those who attend Churches that sanction the divorce and remarriage doctrine of H.W.A. are guilty of breaking GOD'S seventh commandment, because they approve of adultery. Read the stinging indictment that the Apostle Paul gave the Church concerning a so-called sophisticated sin of this nature (l Cor. 5:1-13). Can you not judge righteously, will the Kings and Priests in the "KINGDOM OF GOD" approve of, and allow adultery, (Rev. 5:10; 20:4; 21:7-8)?
GOD said HE would raise up someone like Moses. This Prophet will do as Moses did - restore the Commandments. GOD declared that this Prophet would be from among the brethren (he would not be a minister, someone for hire). He will speak as GOD directs him, by the power of GOD'S holy spirit (Zech. 4:6). He will not speak to please men (Deut. 18:15-19).
One final point, and I feel I have the mind of Christ in this. This is addressed to those living in an adulterous situation. With the upheaval, disruption, and turmoil we will soon be entering into, you are permitted to live with your companion, but only as a brother or sister in Christ. There is to be no intimate contact, or any sexual relations of any kind whatsoever, between you. If you cannot abstain from sexual relations, then you must separate. One thing you must ask yourself, are the physical things of this life more important to you than the spiritual promises of GOD. May GOD be with you in your sore trial.
FOURTH
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
THE HOLY FEAST DAYS
GOD has revealed that we did not have a complete understanding of the Feast Days, which depict HIS
plan of Salvation for mankind. A brief review of each Feast Day follows, with a more detailed account of
THE HOLY FEAST DAYS (con’t).
(Unleavened Bread, Pentecost & Trumpets) because those Holy Days, have a direct relationship to fulfillment of end-time prophecy.
PASSOVER (Levi. 23:4-5) NOW A SACRED MEMORIAL (Luke 22:11; I Cor. 5:7: John 6)
(Exodus 12:1-14), The "Passover" sacrificial lamb, which was slain, and its blood placed as a token upon the houses of the children of Israel, was a promise of their physical salvation. The Old Testament symbols were the "lamb" (which depicts Jesus Christ), and the "bitter herbs" that portrayed the bitter bondage of the children of Israel, in sin [ Egypt ], under Pharaoh [ Satan ].
The New Testament "Passover" is observed with the new symbols of the wine and the unleavened bread (John 6:47-58). The unleavened bread, which represents the beaten, ravaged body of our Saviour, … "and with his stripes we are healed " (Isaiah 53:5). The wine symbolizes the blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ, which was poured out, as He died in agony, crucified on the stake. Through His death, is our redemption: and by His blood a covering of our sins. By accepting Jesus Christ as our Saviour, we are forgiven, justified, and reconciled, to GOD THE FATHER. If Jesus Christ had not been our perfect "Passover" sacrifice, and GOD THE FATHER, had not loved us beyond the bounds of human
comprehension (John 3:16), then the need of the following Holy Days would have been of no purpose, and would have ceased to exist. The "Passover" which is now observed as a sacred memorial, was lovingly fulfilled by Jesus Christ. The fulfilled "Passover" is the first step in GOD'S plan of Salvation for all of mankind.
THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (Levi. 23:6-8; Ex. 13:6-7; II Chron. 8:13; Acts 20:6)
The act of our eating the unleavened bread for seven days represents the taking in of Jesus Christ, and Him dwelling within us (John 6:53-58; Phil. 2:5). Christ our Passover, was in the grave during the "Days of Unleavened Bread" for three days and three nights (Matt. 12:40). Precisely three days and three nights later, He was resurrected on the Sabbath (Matt. 28:1-6). From the morrow after the Sabbath, (Levi.23:15), being Sunday, was the time of the wave sheaf offering (Levi. 23:10-12), when Christ was accepted as the First of the Firstfruits, and ascended to His FATHER in Heaven (John 20:14-21). In the near future, during the "Days of Unleavened Bread" at the wave sheaf offering, the Firstfruits, those who have died in Christ, will be resurrected, (Matt. 24:29-31; I Cor. 15:52). And these faithful, who have been saved through His Life, "the Living Bread" (John 6:51; Acts 4:12), will ascend to Heaven, as did our glorious Saviour who overcame, and lead the way. Never again, will anyone be resurrected from the grave, and ascend to the Throne of GOD; this magnificent reward is only for the Firstfruits, those who overcame Satan, and their human nature. When this glorious resurrection happens, that will fulfill the "Days of Unleavened Bread" as a Holy Day, and will be observed as a memorial from that point forward, for all eternity. This is the second step in GOD'S plan of Salvation, which will be fulfilled by the CHURCH OF GOD.
FEAST OF WEEKS / PENTECOST (Levi. 23:10-22; Deut. 16:16; Acts 2:1; Acts 20:16)
Following the fulfillment of the Days of Unleavened Bread the stage is now set for the next glorious Holy Day, "Pentecost" which pictures the marrying of the Church to our Husband, Jesus Christ (Rev. 19:7-9). It also conveys the [ Birth ] of the New Testament CHURCH OF GOD, by and through the holy spirit (Acts 2:1-47). "Pentecost" also portrays the fulfillment of the commission of the CHURCH in the near future (Matt. 16:18), when it becomes the Bride of Christ, and Sons in the FAMILY OF GOD (Rev. 20:6, Dan. 12:10-12). The CHURCH OF GOD will soon fulfill the day of "Pentecost" at the marriage supper of the Lamb, and will be from that point forward a memorial, which is the third step in GOD'S plan of Salvation.
FEAST OF TRUMPETS (Levi. 23:24-25; Num. 29:1; Rev. 11:15)
The CHURCH has been greatly deceived when it came to the understanding and observance of the "Feast Of Trumpets." GOD reveals in (Levi. 23:24), "Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets,
FEAST OF TRUMPETS (Levi. 23:24-25; Num. 29:1; Rev. 11:15) (con’t).
an holy convocation." GOD is revealing that the --- trumpets will have already been blown --- during the Days of Unleavened Bread, to warn the World that Christ will soon return, and rule, with a rod of iron (Rev. 19:15). The "Feast Of Trumpets" is a memorial of Trumpets, to honor, and observe, that event as recorded in (Rev. 11:15) " And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD ARE BECOME THE KINGDOMS OF OUR LORD, AND OF HIS CHRIST; AND HE SHALL REIGN FOR EVER AND EVER." Prophecy reveals that this will happen in the near future, when Christ returns to gather His very elect, as recorded in ( I Thess. 4:16-17; Matt. 24:31). Christ does not set His foot upon the Earth, when He returns to gather His very elect, during the Days of Unleavened Bread, as scripture reveals in (Matt. 24:31). He takes the CHURCH, His Bride, to the Throne of GOD, (Rev. 14:1-5) and by the approval of the FATHER, [symbolic of the wave sheaf offering], Christ marries His Bride (Rev. 19:7-9). Scripture reveals, that before Christ returns to this Earth to put down rebellion and end all wars, that He will come as a thief in the night (Matt. 24:22-28; 42-51; Mark 13:32-37), and no one knows when that will be, except the Father (Matt. 24:36). This is in direct contrast to when Christ returns to gather His very elect, which will be with the great sound of trumpets, in power, and great glory, and everyone shall see Him (Matt. 24:30-31). After Christ and His Bride (Rev. 19:14), conquers the rebellious armies, He will then set His foot upon the Mount of Olives (Zech. 14:3-9), and then be crowned King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, and shall reign upon this Earth for a thousand years. Christ and His Bride will then have fulfilled the "Feast Of Trumpets" and it will become the fourth memorial in the plan of Salvation.
DAY OF ATONEMENT (Levi. 23:27-32; Levi. 25:9; Levi. 16; Acts 27:9; Rom. 5:11)
The "Day Of Atonement" pictures the binding of Satan for a thousand years, from this Earth (Rev. 20:1-3). This arch deceiver of the World (Rev. 12:9), will not be allowed to deceive anyone upon this Earth for a thousand years. He will not be allowed to deceive, or inflame the lusts, of those who live during the millennium, but they will have to conquer, and overcome, their own human nature, through the holy spirit. Only those who have overcome Satan, and their human nature [ the firstfruits ], will be Sons in the Kingdom Of GOD. Those remaining who did not, in their physical lifetime, overcome Satan, will be children in the Kingdom Of GOD. "Atonement" is observed as being both austere, and joyful. Austere, because of the Satanic evil that has been upon this Earth. Joyful, because it reflects great love and meaning, realizing we can become "AT-ONE-MENT" with our GOD, when we overcome. "Atonement" is the only Holy Day that is observed as an annual Sabbath, it pictures the seventh millennium, a one thousand year Sabbatical rest from Satan and His demons (Levi. 23:27-32). Christ will establish the Kingdom of GOD upon this Earth for a thousand years, as the next Feast Day in succession represents.
FEAST OF TABERNACLES (Levi. 23:34-44; Deut. 16:16; Zech. 14:18-19; John 7:2)
The "Feast Of Tabernacles" represents the one thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ, as King Of Kings, upon this Earth. It will be a veritable paradise with love, beauty, harmony, knowledge, justice, splendor, accomplishment, prosperity, health, joy and every good pleasure that our FATHER desires to give us (Isaiah 9:6-7; 11:1-9; 35:1-10).
LAST GREAT DAY OF THE FEAST (Levi. 23:39; John 7:37)
The "Last Great Day" represents all of humanity that has ever lived, which did not have a knowledge of the TRUTH, or understand GOD'S Plan Of Salvation (Rev. 20:4-6; Rev. 20:11-15). They will be given their opportunity for Salvation.
SATAN’S CALENDAR – A PLOT TO DESTROY GOD’S HOLY FEAST DAYS
The main objective of Satan is to destroy the relationship between man and his GOD. And one of the most diabolical and ingenious plots that Satan has ever contrived, to deceive man, has been the so-called sacred calendar, which he has cunningly used to change times and laws. This being one of the 18
SATAN’S CALENDAR – A PLOT TO DESTROY GOD’S HOLY FEAST DAYS (con’t).
restored truths that is an egregious lie, and is in direct contradiction to the truths that GOD declares concerning HIS Holy Feast Days. The observing of the so-called (Jews sacred calendar) comes from the assumption that it is part of the oracles of GOD, (Rom. 3:1-2), which were to be preserved by the Jews. True, the Jews were ordained to preserve the written word of GOD, as in their Torah (Pentateuch), of which they did. For what did Moses command them in (Deut. 31:24-26), "And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished, That Moses commanded the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying, Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee." GOD was warning Israel through Moses, that they were not to add, or detract, from the written word of the law. But Moses knew their rebellious nature, and warned them that after his death they were to strictly adhere to the written words of the law in the book, the [Torah or Pentateuch] (Deut. 31:26-29). But what did they do over time, they leaned to their own understanding, and through their oral traditions, they formed their own ideas, concepts, and rules, which eventually became recorded in their book of religion, known as the Talmud, which defines their laws, [not GOD’S]. Their so-called
sacred calendar is one of the oral traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation for centuries, and it has been in error. That is why the Jews did not recognize the Messiah (Dan. 9:25; John 1:41), because they were keeping the Passover on the wrong day, as they still do to this very day, because they observe their man devised holy days, dictated by their false calendar.
GOD decrees that the Passover is to be kept on the fourteenth day of the first month, in their season, (Levi. 23:4-5). But how does Satan, with his calendar, say we should keep the Passover? He says we should go to the seventh month, on the Feast of Trumpets, and then count back 164 days to find the Passover. Are we ignorant? Are we deceived? Are we rebellious? We have been following the babble and confusion of Satan, and not the truth of the LIVING GOD. The Worldwide Church of God under Mr. Herbert Armstrong, as well as all of the Laodicean ministers that followed him, have not been keeping the Passover properly, on the fourteenth day of the first month. The Church has been defiling the Passover, as well as the other Feast Days, because it has been following men, and not GOD. Satan and his religious calendar with its postponements, percentages, cycles, and conjunctions, is nothing but an endeavor of Satanic confusion, where-by he has changed the times, and the laws, that the Laodicean Churches still observe.
How do we determine when the Passover should be observed? By following the word of GOD. As stated before we are to keep the Feasts in their seasons (Levi. 23:4). The seasons, and the appointed times of the Holy Days, are determined both by the sun (Solar), and the moon (Lunar). The Spring season begins at the Spring Equinox; equinox means when the days are equal, [12 hours of sunlight, and 12 hours of darkness] this occurs every year around March 20th. The new moon that arrives after this date (of March
20th at Jerusalem), will be the start of the first month, and fourteen days later at even is the Lord's Passover (Levi. 23:5). Rather simplistic isn't it, no confusion, a young child could understand it. Another point, it doesn't matter if there are supposedly 13 months in some years, or that we must take into account the 19 year time cycles, or leap years, or conjunctions, or various molads, ad nauseam. It is all just Satanic babble, which has been swallowed, and perpetrated, by gullible, deceived men. None of these before mentioned situations have any bearing whatsoever on the spring equinox. The spring equinox, alone, determines the start of GOD'S Holy Day season; it happens just like clockwork, the
spring equinox is so precise, that it can be calculated thousands of years into the future.
I will relate to you when the Passover for the year of (2000), should have been observed. The spring Equinox was on March 20th last year, so the new moon after March 20th was on April 4th, the start of the first month of GOD'S Holy Day season. Counting 14 days from April the 4th you come to April the 18th, when the Passover should have been observed, at even on the 18th. If you look on your so-called "sacred calendar" the Jews by counting backwards from Trumpets, kept the Passover on the 16th of the first month (April 20th), and all of the Laodicean Churches kept the Passover on the 15th of the first month (April 19th). I kept the Passover, as GOD revealed it to me, on the 14th of the first month (April 18th). I am confident you now realize that you are not keeping the Holy Days as GOD commanded. You must start
SATAN’S CALENDAR – A PLOT TO DESTROY GOD’S HOLY FEAST DAYS (con’t).
with the new moon after the Spring Equinox, once you do that you will be in harmony with all of GOD'S Holy Days. Following the Passover on the 14th is the Days of Unleavened Bread starting on the 15th of the
same month, for seven days (Levi. 23:6-8), that is to be followed by a fifty day count from the [wave sheaf offering] on (April 23rd) to Pentecost on (June 11th). If you notice the Laodicean Churches kept Pentecost on the right day (June 11th), you can be off a few days and still be correct because it is a counted day, starting on the day after the weekly Sabbath. The irony of all that is when Mr. Armstrong changed Pentecost from a Sunday to a Monday, then at that point the Church was not keeping any of the Holy Days in their proper sequence. As you can see all of the Spring Holy Days originate from the new moon, after the Spring Equinox, and likewise the Fall Holy Days start from the same new moon of (April 4th). What does GOD command us to do concerning the Feast of Trumpets? That's recorded in (Levi. 23:24),
" Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation." Following GOD'S instructions we count to the seventh month. Starting in the month of April, is the first new moon, the new moon in May is the second month, June is # three, July has two new moons, being months # four and # five, August is # 6, and September is the 7th month, with the new moon being on the 27th of September. GOD says in the first day of the month, the new moon falls on the 27th with the 28th being the first day of the seventh month. GOD declares that the Feast of Trumpets is to be observed on the 28th of September, 2000, to be followed by Atonement 10 days later on the Sabbath October 7th, 2000, (Levi. 23:26-32). Does it make any difference to GOD as to what days you observe? If you are observing the wrong day, then listen to this thunderous rebuke from Almighty GOD, (Levi. 23:29), "For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people." Why do you think the Jews "Temple" was desecrated, and finally destroyed, was it because they were going into the Holy of Holies on the wrong day, not on the Day of Atonement, but a day of their own choosing?
The Feast of Tabernacles was then observed for seven days, starting on the 15th day of the seventh month, which was Thursday, October, 12, 2000, (Levi. 23:33-43), and the final festival of the year, the Last Great Day (Levi. 23:39), was observed on Thursday, October 19, 2000. GOD'S plan of Salvation is depicted in HIS Holy Feast Days; and as to when those days are to be observed can be arrived at, by following the outline of (Levi. 23), coupled with a current calendar that displays the spring, and fall equinoxes, and the new moons. One point to remember, if you are in doubt, go to the Bible, it is always right. If you go to man he is variable, and almost always wrong, look at their fruits, the Churches are all in confusion.
DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (IN PROPHECY)
If we take license with GOD'S commandments, statutes, or Holy Days, and try to mold them into our own pre-conceived notions, error, and confusion, will be the result. If we reject GOD'S word and instruction in any manner, He will stop giving us understanding, and revelation, until the wrong is repented of. There are many false ideas, and concepts, promulgated concerning the Days Of Unleavened Bread, and if these are not corrected they will cost us our Salvation. GOD said He would send someone in the end-time (Mal. 4:5-6), to correct and restore all things (Acts 3:19-23), that is happening as you read this. GOD wants these errors corrected -- (Rom. 9:28), "For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth." GOD has warned us; we only have a few months before the "Times of the Gentiles" are upon us.
The first thing that must be addressed is, what does the unleavened bread represent? Because the interpretation of the meaning for the unleavened bread was incorrect, we did not honor Christ, as the FATHER intended. GOD withheld any further revelation concerning the Days Of Unleavened Bread, until that error was corrected. Rest assured that this is not an inconsequential matter, without this correction, GOD would not reveal end-time prophecy concerning HIS plan of Salvation.
We were taught that the "unleavened bread" represented --- seven days of coming out of sin. That symbolism is wrong, the leavened bread represents -- sin -- the unleavened bread represents the body of Jesus Christ. We came out of sin through repentance, and accepting Jesus Christ as our Saviour.
DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (IN PROPHECY) (con’t).
Our taking the Passover represents the affirmation of our baptismal covenant (Acts 2:38; 5:32), with Jesus Christ. We have repented and come out of sin, now there is a void where that sin resided. What does GOD instruct us to do for those seven Days Of Unleavened Bread? GOD commands us to take in of the unleavened bread (Lev. 23:6), which represents the body of Jesus Christ, (John 6:51). "I am the living
bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."
We are to put the leavened bread (SIN) out of our houses (Ex. 12:14-20), --- BEFORE --- the Days Of Unleavened Bread begin. Putting sin out is like the account in (Matt. 12:43-45), where the unclean spirit went out of a man, but the man didn’t fill the void with righteousness. You can keep putting sin out of your life forever and accomplish nothing, because that is self-justification. Then came seven spirits more wicked than before to dwell within the man, the last state of the man was worse than the first (II Peter 2:20). You must fill the void where the sin resided, and make it a positive act by taking in of the body of Jesus Christ by eating the unleavened bread. Through sincere repentance and letting Christ -- the living bread -- live within you, through the holy spirit, is the only way a Christian can overcome. This is a restored truth of the CHURCH OF GOD, which will be taught and observed in the place of Safety.
GOD has revealed that the seven Days Of Unleavened Bread are symbolic and represent --- the seven Church Eras (Rev. 1:11). Christ said He was the Alpha --- He was present at the first Era of the Church, the Ephesus Era, --- and He is the Omega, --- and He will gather the last Era, those who have repented of the Laodicean Era (His Church, The Very Elect, The Firstfruits) when He returns. Christ also cared for, protected, loved, and nurtured all of the Church Eras. His presence was among the Church Eras, as was His presence among the Children of Israel when they came out of Egypt; as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. This is what the unleavened bread represents, Christ among or within us.
The First day and the Last day of Unleavened Bread are Holy Days, which represents the presence of Christ in them. Christ was literally present at the start of the Ephesus Era and He will be present at the close of the Laodicean Era, when He returns to gather His very elect.
The scriptural sequence of Christ coming to gather the very elect is found in (Matt. 24:29-31), "Immediately after the tribulation" … (5th Seal -- Rev. 6:9-11, -- final martyrdom of the Two Witnesses and the Saints), …"of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:" (6th Seal -- Rev. 6:12-17, -- Heavenly Signs, Isa. 13:9-10; Joel 2:31). "And then shall appear the sign" … (revealing in power and glory, Jesus Christ), …"of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." "And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet," … (I Cor. 15:52; I Thess. 4:16; Rev. 11:15). … "and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."
(Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 11:15), depict the same monumental, mind defying events that are to happen during the Days Of Unleavened Bread at the sound of the seventh trump. ( 1.) …"The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever" (Rev. 11:15). (2.) The Two Witnesses and all who have died in Christ, will be resurrected to glorious life eternal (I Thess. 4:16). ( 3.) The seventh trump also announces and declares --- the beginning of --- "THE DAY OF THE LORD"--- when GOD begins to pour out HIS "seven last vials of wrath" (Rev. 16:1-21), upon the unrepentant sinners of the world, those who have accepted the mark of the Beast, and have destroyed GOD’S people.
In the past we made sneering remarks about the "secret rapture" as to when Christ was going to come and secretly whisk away His followers. We should have been studying instead of sneering, because Christ is coming to gather the elect from the four winds (Matt. 24:30-31). Note, Christ does not set His foot upon the Earth at this time: (Acts 1:9-11), those with wisdom must compare this scripture in Acts with (Rev. 19:11-15) for definition. He comes to gather His very elect to take them to the Throne of GOD,
DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (IN PROPHECY) (con’t).
the marriage supper of the Lamb on Pentecost (Rev. 4:1-5; 19:7-9). No it won't be a secret, because all will see Him coming in the clouds, with power and great glory. We had been taught that Christ would return in the Fall around the Feast of Trumpets to gather His very elect, but that’s not true according to revealed prophecy. Just ask yourself when was Christ crucified and when did He ascend to His FATHER in Heaven? It was during the Spring Holy Day season. GOD reveals through the time-coded prophecies of Daniel that this will be the same time frame when Christ returns to gather His Very Elect. The Two Witnesses will be killed, and will lie in the streets of Jerusalem for three and one-half days. They will then be resurrected (along with the Saints), on the day of the [wave sheaf offering] during the Days Of Unleavened Bread. We have been taught that no one knows when Christ is going to return. But realize this, GOD reveals in the 1290 day prophecy of (Daniel 12:11-12), the time frame when Christ will return to gather His very elect. If a Christian does not understand the significance, importance and impact that the Days Of Unleavened Bread will have upon his life, then he will not understand GOD'S plan of Salvation.
The Days Of Unleavened Bread represents Christ living within us and of His returning at the seventh trump to gather His Very Elect. When the seventh trump sounds (Rev. 11:15), the dead in Christ of the seven Church Eras of the CHURCH OF GOD will have fulfilled their commission and will inherit the KINGDOM OF GOD. At that point, The Days Of Unleavened Bread will no longer be a shadow of things to come: they will have been fulfilled, and from that day forward, for all eternity, they will be observed as a spiritual memorial.
PENTECOST (IN PROPHECY)
The Day Of Pentecost portrays the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:7-9). When Christ returns in (Rev. 11:15; Matt. 24:30-31), to gather the very elect, He will take them to heaven, to the Throne of GOD (Rev. 7). Then 45 days later --- total 1335 days --- (Dan. 12:12), the most unique and cherished group of people in the world -- the Pillars -- (Rev. 3:12), who are still alive upon this Earth, will be changed (Matt. 16:18, 27). They also with great honor, will be taken to the Throne of GOD for the preparation of the marriage Supper of the Lamb on Pentecost.
I mentioned earlier that we did not have a complete knowledge and understanding concerning the Days Of Unleavened Bread. But we couldn't have, when you come think about it, that knowledge was reserved by GOD for this end-of-the-end-time. We also did not have a detailed understanding of Pentecost and the Feast Of Trumpets. Any of the Holy Days that were to be literally and prophetically fulfilled before the return of Jesus Christ did not have their purpose and meaning revealed until now. If the full meaning and purpose of the Holy Days were understood, prior to now, that would have revealed their relationship with prophecy for the end-time. We then would have understood end-time prophecy long before the prophecy was to be fulfilled. Knowing human nature, what do you think many would have done, if they knew Christ was not going to return until many years in the future? Many would have slacked off, and started doing …"that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25). They would have rationalized that when the time of Christ's return drew near; they would repent, become strong and committed again. You and I know that it doesn't work that way. Jesus admonished us in (Luke 9:62), "And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." That's why GOD in HIS wisdom does not reveal prophecy for the end-time, until it is just a short time before its fulfillment.
Another area that needs to be corrected concerning Pentecost is who will be at the marriage supper of the Lamb. We have been taught from articles and booklets that the 144,000 are physical beings that go into the "World Tomorrow." That's incorrect, in Revelation 14:1 thru 5,(verse 4 latter part), …"These were
redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb."(Verse 5), "And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God." The 144,000 will stand before the Throne of GOD, that’s impossible for a physical being, only spirit beings come before the Throne of GOD.
The 144,000, are the Very Elect, the --- CHURCH OF GOD --- martyred, during the Fifth Seal of Tribulation (Rev. 6:9-11). They are 12,000 each from all the tribes of Israel comprising the 144,000 of
PENTECOST (IN PROPHECY) (con't).
(Rev. 7:1-8). The 144,000, along with all who have died in Christ (Rev. 7:9), from righteous Abel, to the last glorious Pillar made immortal, will be the Bride at the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:7-9).
It brings great joy when we think of the very elect, who remain faithful to GOD during the Tribulation, and lay down their lives as a willing sacrifice. But the sober realization as stressed in the parable of the ten
virgins (Matt. 25:1-13), of the five being wise (with GOD'S holy spirit) and five foolish (without) symbolizes the Church. Verse 5, " While the bridegroom tarried,"… (until all things are restored),…"they all slumbered and slept." (We were all asleep through Satan's deception) Verse 6, "And at midnight" … (that time is drawing near), …"there was a cry made,"… (the "little book" warns that Christ will soon return) …"Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him." The five foolish which represents half of the Church, will rebel against GOD and lose their eternal salvation. What does GOD say in (Jeremiah 17:9), "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Those who will not accept the restored truths will perish believing a lie (II Thess. 2:10-11).
Another point that relates to Pentecost is the understanding of (Matt. 24:40), "Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken," … (Christ returns at the -- 1335 days -- (Dan. 12:10-12; I Thess. 4:17), to gather the very elect, [those still alive in the place of Safety] -- the Pillars -- (Rev. 3: 12), to take them to the Throne of GOD and the marriage supper of the Lamb), …"and the other left." (These are the elect who will remain in the place of Safety until Christ returns (Matt. 24:22-26), to establish The KINGDOM OF GOD at Jerusalem), (Zech. 14).
FEAST OF TRUMPETS (IN PROPHECY)
One of the keys to understanding the prophecy concerning the Feast Of Trumpets is when were the trumpets blown? As stated in the latter part of (Levi. 23:24), …"a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation." The trumpets were blown before the war starts. Jesus Christ heralded that His Kingdom of this Earth (Rev. 11:15), started when the seventh trump sounded, and the very elect were resurrected. The seventh trump was sounded, to warn the world that Jesus Christ was coming to set up the KINGDOM OF GOD and to rule with a rod of iron. The trumpets will have already been blown, they will have been blown on the "The Day Of The Lord" during the Days of Unleavened Bread. That war will be fought between that period of the "Day Of The Lord" and the Feast Of Trumpets. Christ stated in (Matt. 24:36), "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only." GOD will not send Jesus Christ and His Bride until it comes to the point that if HE did not intervene the Gentiles would destroy all life upon the Earth (Matt. 24:22). Then man will never be able to say -- if he had just a little more time, he could have worked it out. GOD will not intervene until it is absolutely necessary, and at that precise moment, HE will send HIS Divine Son Jesus Christ to destroy the wicked, and to put an end to war forever.
Christ and His Bride will then defeat all the armies that have rallied to fight Him. There will be an enormous army of 200 million (Rev. 9:16), which will gather at Armageddon (Rev. 16:16). They will then move into battle positions around Jerusalem and there be destroyed by Jesus Christ (Rev. 19:15-21), where their blood will flow as deep as the horses bridle for over 180 miles (Rev. 14:20).
The Feast Of Trumpets is not a feast that you would want to be invited to. Why? Because it is feast of flesh, the flesh of kings, of captains, of mighty men and of horses. (Rev. 19:17-18), "And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great GOD; That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that
sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great." Where the battle around Jerusalem will be fought (mainly to the North) is one of the largest migratory flyways of fowl in the world. Hundreds of millions of migratory birds, each year, both in the Spring and --- in the Fall --- use this flyway between the three continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. (Ezek. 39:4), …"I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured." They will seek out the stench
FEAST OF TRUMPETS (IN PROPHECY) (con't).
that will reach to high heaven; and the eagles and all the rest of the ravenous birds will have a gluttonous feast of rotting flesh, (Ezek. 39:1-29).
These battles will be horrendous as stated in (Matt. 24:22), "And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened." Who are these elect? The -- very elect -- at this point is the wife of Jesus Christ in heaven. She is prepared to return to
the Earth with her Husband who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Rev. 19:7-16). GOD alone knows the day and hour when HE will send Jesus Christ with His wife (Rev. 19:14), to the Earth to defeat the armies
and then to set His foot upon the Mount of Olives (Zech. 14:4), and to usher in the KINGDOM OF GOD. Many of the elect will be the former youth of the Church sanctified through their parents. These are the
youth that have matured, married and have families of their own. They will read the "little book" of (Revelation 10), and know that it is the truth, they will repent, become zealous and fulfill their Ezekiel warning commission. Then they and their families will go to the place of Safety (Rev. 12:14). Some of the elect will also be those GOD has sanctified because of their attitude of humility, their desire for the truth, their obedience and love of GOD, and their willingness to fulfill the Ezekiel warning commission. The place of Safety will be their refuge. These are the elect, who with high honor and great distinction, will go into the "World Tomorrow" as representatives of GOD'S glorious way of life.
FIFTH
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
HUMAN NATURE
The accepted norm of society is that man is inherently good; and given enough time and resources he will be able to overcome all adversity. Some postulate that he will be able to create a world of peace, joy, harmony, prosperity and every good thing that man can desire. It will be a utopian world based upon the noble qualities of man. Do you subscribe to that illusion?
Let's look to the word of GOD to gain insight and wisdom concerning the nature of man. GOD had recorded in (Jer. 17:9), "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Appears that man is inherently evil! To pursue the subject even further, we read in (Matt.24:22), "And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened." GOD is telling us that man would completely destroy himself, from off the face of the Earth, if HE did not intervene and stop that insane carnage.
Where did man get this evil nature? Some would have us to believe that Satan gave it to us. Two glaring, insurmountable problems with that assumption. (1.) That would make Satan a Creator, although only with the ability to create evil, but still a Creator. But that is a satanic lie, Satan is a destroyer, not a Creator. GOD records in (John 1:3), "All things were made by him; (Jesus Christ) and without him was not any thing made that was made."
Do you want to pursue this further and get the truth from the LIVING GOD or do you want to cling to the sinister and false ideas of men. Shocking!! -- may well describe the next scripture and possibly difficult for you to first comprehend, but GOD wants you to know HIS truth. GOD wants you to come out of that satanic deception, grasp the truth, and cling to it tenaciously. Until you come out of that deception, you cannot become the very elect. Why -- because the very elect cannot be deceived? Satan will cunningly play the fool; and even be a scapegoat, willingly accepting the blame for human nature. He wants to deceive you, and then he can catch you in his snare, and drag you down to eternal oblivion.
GOD inspired in (Isaiah 45:7), "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things." Ask yourself who created the two trees: (Gen. 2:9), the tree of Life, and the tree of knowledge of GOOD and EVIL, in the Garden of Eden? Jesus Christ of course, He created the tree of
HUMAN NATURE (con't).
the knowledge of good and EVIL. Why? Because He created us as free moral agents, with the options of choice, with the knowledge as to what is good, (the revealed way of GOD), and the knowledge of what is evil, (the self-centered way of man).
The second insurmountable problem with Satan being a creator is that of free moral agency. Do you reason that if Satan controlled us, he would allow us free moral choice: deciding for ourselves what is good or what is evil? Absolutely not! If Satan were responsible for our human nature, he would use it to place us in abject bondage. He then would indoctrinate and force us into his evil ways, then destroy us through his perversions. No, Satan does not control us, unless you open your mind to him and invite him in: if you do that, he will willingly oblige you, through demonic possession. If you think Satan can get into your mind, you know what! -- He Can -- especially if you have accepted the damnable lie that he is responsible for your human nature.
The Church will soon have an epidemic of demoniac behavior if this false doctrine is not revealed for the satanic deception that it is. Some may think that this is just a small issue, very unimportant. Those who reason in such a manner are probably well on their way to losing their eternal salvation.
Satan does not control us; no one has ever committed a sin because Satan forced them to. No we sin through our own lusts, (James 4:1-5; Titus 3:3), but Satan can create the conditions and situations that inflame our lusts (Eph. 2:2-3). Satan will tempt and deceive you, but he cannot force you against your will. We are drawn away from GOD through our own lusts. Satan has never twisted anyone's arm to cause them to sin, we are always willing subjects on our own to commit evil. If Satan were responsible for our human nature, then he would also be responsible for our sins committed by it. Satan is not responsible for our sins and he is not going to die for our sins. Each and every on of us will have to pay for our own sins with our physical life, and if is wasn't for the redemption of Jesus Christ we would remain in those sins forever. Sins unrepented of during Judgment [which is the knowledge of the truth concerning the Family of GOD] (I Peter 4:17), will cost us our eternal life. The penalty for sin is death -- our death -- not Satan's.
We will be held accountable for our sins. Don't embrace the satanic doctrine that Satan created our human nature and that he is responsible for our sins. If we do not take responsibility for our sins, repent of them, accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, then our final destination will be the lake of fire.
As mentioned before some have suggested that Satan is responsible for human nature. Can that be proved from the scriptures --- A resounding NO? Can it be proved from the scriptures that we are born with (innate within us) human nature, --- an emphatic YES? Read the account of the Apostle Paul in (Rom. 7:14-25), and his bout with his human nature. In essence he said what he didn't want to do, that is what he did, and what he wanted to do, that he didn't do. His sinful human nature was always pulling him downward, as it also does with you and I. Let's go to an even greater authority on human nature, to the one who allowed it. Jesus is instructing His disciples in (Mark 7:18-23), "And he said unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the
draught, purging all meats? And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." Notice these evil human traits do not come from without (from Satan) no, they come from within, out of our own evil mind. This is a foundational principle revealed to us by Jesus Christ. It is an absolute truth and the truth never changes, what is true today will be true forever (Heb. 13:8).
Why did GOD permit the curse of human nature? Even GOD cannot create perfect righteous character within us: that can only be developed through free moral choice. Righteous character can only be developed through time, and experience: a course of knowing what is righteous, and proper, and then living it. GOD'S most perfect spiritual creation was Lucifer (Ezek. 28:13-17), who in turn, rebelled, sinned and became Satan, revealing that GOD could not even create Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12-15), with perfect
HUMAN NATURE (con't).
righteous character. GOD gave Lucifer free moral choice as to whether he would either accept, or reject, HIS perfect way of Life. If GOD created us perfect whereby we could not sin; we then would not be free
moral agents, but robots and automatons. We would be destined to a life with no deviation, nor self-expression of love or hate.
At Creation Adam and Eve did not have GOD'S holy spirit, nor did they have sinful human nature. They were created in a neutral condition where-by they had not yet made the choice as to what course of life they would follow. They were free moral agents that had not yet exercised their choice. Eve succumbed to the temptation of Satan, (Gen. 3:1-24). He deceived her into taking and eating of the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, of which GOD had warned them not to do (Gen. 2:17). Satan tempted Eve with that age-old lie, which is still a doctrine of Satan today, (Gen. 3:4), …"Ye shall not surely die:"-- translated -- you are immortal, you shall never die. Did Satan twist Eve's arm, of course not; he appealed to her vanity, to her so-called intellectual curiosity. Adam was not deceived (I Tim. 2:14), Adam rebelled against the Government of GOD, he wanted to do what was right in his own eyes (Deut. 12:8). At that point (Rom. 5:12), …"by one man sin entered into the world,"… Adam sinned not because of Satan, he sinned against GOD because of his rebellious nature.
After Adam and Eve had eaten of the fruit of the tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, they separated themselves from the way of GOD and relied upon their own self-centered human nature. And from that moment to this, all of the offspring of Adam and Eve have been conceived by the corruptible seed of man, and cursed with human nature. If exhaustive DNA tests were conducted we would realize that everyone that has ever lived could trace their lineage all the way back to Adam and Eve. We not only inherited their physical characteristics, such as eye, hair, and skin color, height, weight, body shape and etc. We are also recipients of their intangible properties as well: such as their human nature, their demeanor, attitude, mannerisms and prejudices (to the third and fourth generation Ex. 34:7). The difference between Jesus Christ and us is that we are born with human nature, encased within the corruptible seed of man (I Peter 1:23). Jesus Christ was not conceived by the corruptible seed of man (Luke 1:26-35). He did not have human nature as you and I (Rom. 8:7). He was born with a Godly nature of the holy spirit, and received at His conception, love and spiritual blessings from His FATHER.
H.W.A. gave the example that a little child does not have human nature until Satan (at his discretion) injects it into him. The sad commentary about that whole scenario is that two of the most inspiring books that he ever published "The Incredible Human Potential" and the "Mystery Of The Ages" are based upon that asinine satanic reasoning. Satan will give you nine or ten chapters in your book, to preach your message, if he can have but one chapter to spread his satanic lies. A little evil will pollute and destroy an incredible amount of good. Yes there is an incredible amount of good in those two books, they were inspiring, and there was knowledge, facts, wisdom, insight, in-depth understanding, and things of a very deep and profound nature; but they also contained within them the deceptive lies of Satan. Books and
pamphlets that teach the satanic lie that Satan is responsible for our human nature, is a stench in GOD'S nostrils. Those books should not be read by babes, that cannot separate the wheat from the chaff !
How does Satan keep us in deception --- by placing a barrier between us and the truth of the LIVING GOD; and it is a strong almost impenetrable wall of lies strengthened with the mortar of deceit. But we through our human nature have helped in the building of that barrier between GOD and ourselves, by accepting Satan's lies. GOD said HE would call someone and reveal HIS truth to him, and by the holy spirit, he then would be able to penetrate, and break through that barrier, to let the light of GOD'S glorious
truth shine through (Deut. 18:15).
Remember if there is a problem or situation that we do not comprehend, what we need to do is to project it into the "World of Tomorrow" and as to how it would be resolved and implemented by Jesus Christ. Satan is going to be bound for 1000 years, he won't be present, in the "World Tomorrow " (Rev. 20:1-3). But there will be human beings with human nature in the 'World Tomorrow" in fact that human nature will have to be governed with a [ rod of iron ]. Human nature will still be capable of evil thoughts, but those evil thoughts will not be allowed to become evil deeds, harmful to others. They shall hear a word behind
HUMAN NATURE (con't).
them saying (Isa. 30:21), …"This is the way, walk ye in it," … Our human nature is just what it is, OUR HUMAN NATURE.
Christ admonished us after each of the seven Church Eras in (Rev. 2 & 3), to overcome. We have overcome Satan and the World through the blood of Jesus Christ (Rev. 12:11; l John 5:4-5). At
baptism the greatest obstacle that lay before us is overcoming our own self centered HUMAN NATURE. That is why it is so critical for us to know of that evil nature that resides within us, and not to try to
blame Satan or someone else for our sins. Knowing this then we can move forward and grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ (II Peter 3:18),and through the holy spirit overcome our evil human nature.
SIXTH
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
PROPHECY
Nearly one-third of the Bible is PROPHECY, with the largest amount of that prophecy to be fulfilled in the very near future. The "little book" of Revelation 10, and the one, who delivered it, is a portion of that fulfilled end-time prophecy.
What Is Prophecy? Prophecy is the revelation of future events, that are going to happen, but before they do (Rev. 1:1). Who Does GOD Use To Reveal Prophecy? (Amos 3:7), "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." GOD has revealed HIS end-time prophecies through HIS holy spirit; and HE gives HIS holy spirit to them that obey HIM (Acts 5:32).
Why Prophecy? One magnificent reason for prophecy is to reveal the power and the glory of GOD. That HE and HE alone can predict what will happen thousands of years into the future, and then govern and shepherd that event to its precise fulfillment. Who Is Prophecy For? First it is for the CHURCH OF
GOD, then for the Nations of Israel, and in finality, for the World.
There are three main reasons why prophecy is revealed to the CHURCH OF GOD.
(1st.) That they will hear the prophecies, respond to them, repent and obey and then fulfill their GOD given commission, …" he that taketh warning shall deliver his own soul " (Ezek. 33:5). ---These will go to the place of Safety.
(2nd.) Are those who will initially reject the prophecies, but when those prophecies prove true, they
will then know that the prophecies were from GOD. Then they must sorely repent and obey with their whole heart and mind, knowing full well that their physical life is going to be required of them, " Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head " (Ezek. 33:4). ---These are the 144,000 that will be martyred in the Tribulation.
(3rd.) If you purposefully reject the prophecies, and are in rebellion to GOD, and never repent, then you are now being warned that punishment will follow, with physical and eternal death as the end result, …" if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity " (Ezek. 33:9). ---These will lose their eternal life.
Many of the following prophecies aren't revealed in a detailed manner; they are presented in a limited format. The reasons for that are numerous; time, space, and exclusivity being some, but additional detailed information will be revealed as we near the start of the "Times of the Gentiles," which is months away from this date (June 2001). Keep informed through the Internet at www.finalprophecy.com.
PROPHECY (con’t).
We will start where the prophet Daniel started with the revelation as to what year the Beast --- through Satan --- would start his ascendancy to power. Of course Daniel did not understand the prophecy, but he
recorded it, as inspired, and in chronological order. The 2300 days of (Daniel 8), reveals the year, in which the end-time prophecies move forward in the inexorable fulfillment of events that will herald the return of Jesus Christ. The 70 weeks of (Daniel 9), by a broken covenant, defines the end, and the 1290 days of (Dan. 12:11), reaffirms the year, declares the month and establishes the day with such unerring accuracy that it defies human comprehension. GOD'S prophecies are so precise that they do not come down just to the day, or to the hour, or to the minute, but to the last fleeting second of this physical Universe. Only in retrospect, when we honor and celebrate the memorials of GOD'S Holy Days, will we realize how glorious and exact the timetable of all the events and prophecies were.
The prophecy of the 2300 days of Daniel revolves around two kings, separated by centuries of time, but related through the lineage of blood and the character of despotism. This enigmatic prophecy starts in
(Daniel 8:8), "Therefore the he goat waxed very great:"… (This is Alexander the Great), (Dan. 8:21).
…"and when he was strong, the great horn was broken;"… (Alexander the Great died of fever at the age of 33, in the year 323 B.C.). …" and for it came up four notable ones"… (These are the four generals that inherited the empire of Alexander the Great), (Dan. 8:8,22). …"toward the four winds of heaven." Those four generals were Seleucus, King of the North (Syria), Ptolemy King of the South (Egypt), with Lysimachus, King of the East (Asia Minor), and Cassander, King of the West (Greece and Macedonia).
Continuing in (Dan.8: verse 9), "And out of one of them came forth a little horn,"… (This person is alive today upon this Earth, and will soon rise to prominence, during the "Times of the Gentiles." We must look to secular history to track the account of that King which became the dominant one of the four, and the ancestor of this "little horn." Secular history reveals that after years of deception, flatteries, betrayals, lies, political intrigues, military alliances, and every act of advantage, Seleucus Nicator, King of the North,
emerged as the dominant king. He became victorious at the Battle of Ipsus, in 301 B.C., and from that point his Kingdom was firmly established and his reign secure. The Seleucid Empire that he raised up, existed for almost 250 years). …"which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land." (This "little horn" soon to appear on the scene, in the immediate future, is the end-time King of the North).
Continuing (Dan. 8:10), "And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven;"… (He blasphemes GOD, and them that dwell in heaven), (Rev. 13:6; Dan. 7:25). …"and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground,"…(He will destroy many of the Saints in the Tribulation), (Rev.13:7). …"and stamped upon them." (No mercy is shown whatsoever)! (Dan.7:19-21).
(Dan. 8:11), "Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host," ... (He places himself above Jesus Christ and all in authority, both civil and religious), (Dan 8:25). ..."and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away,"… (Dan. 12:11). ..."and the place of his sanctuary was cast down" (Dan. 11:31).
(Dan. 8:12), "And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression,"… (The 1290 day revelation of (Dan. 12:11), is a day by day countdown to an event which culminates in (Matt. 24:15). The Levitical priesthood in Jerusalem will soon re-establish the continual, the daily offering of the two lambs, of the first year, for the evening and morning sacrifice, during the troublesome times ahead. The "little horn" through a cunningly feigned, politically diverse, militant group will stop {the continual}, the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, (Dan. 12:11).This will happen in the near future). … " and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered." (He perverts the truth, and he increases in notoriety and power), (Dan 11:36-39).
(Dan. 8:13), "Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?" (What is the length of time concerning this prophecy, when both the sanctuary and the host have been trodden under foot)?
PROPHECY (con’t).
(Dan. 8:14), "And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days;" … (The 2300 days prophecy --- the day for a year principle (Num. 14:33-34), --- begins with Seleucus Nicator). He became the powerful King of the North after the "Battle of the Kings" at Ipsus, when the last vestige of Alexander the Great's Empire was divided, in the Summer of 301 B.C. And 2300 years later in A.D. 2000, (2000 + 301 minus one year due to transition between B.C. and A.D.= 2300), his descendant, the "little horn" (Dan. 8:9; Dan.11:36-45), through Satan will start to ascend to power.
The 2300 days prophecy of (Dan. 8:14), is the master key that reveals the year, in which the end-time prophecies, proceed toward fulfillment. Scripture reveals that in the time frame of (Rev. 12:7-17), Satan and His demons were cast to this Earth, and proceeded immediately to spiritually initiate, "His Kingdom." He also placed in motion, the deceptive preparation for His establishment of the "King of the North" who will dominate and rule the World for forty-two months (Rev. 13:4-5). This Satanic and masterful deception for outright World domination will begin with the "Times of the Gentiles," (Rev. 11:2).
Prophecy reveals the devastation and subjugation that Seleucus Nicator brought upon the Jewish Nation, by subverting their language, their culture, and their religion. While History reveals the destruction brought about by his descendant Antiochus Epiphanes to it, but the one waiting in the wings, the "King of the North" is really the Beast of them all.
(Dan. 8:14), …"then shall the sanctuary be cleansed." (The 2300 days prophecy also reveal that the Jews have not been able to keep the "continual" without having been under subjection to the Gentiles for 2300 years, since the reign of Seleucus Nicator). But scripture foretells in (Dan. 8:14), that the Sanctuary shall be cleansed, in the 23rd hundredth year.
The "Times of the Gentiles" will begin in Jerusalem and continue for forty two months (Rev. 11:2). The CHURCH OF GOD --- after fulfilling her powerful warning commission --- will be in flight to her place of safety where she will be protected, for three and one half years, …"from the face of the serpent" (Rev. 12:14).
The final week, --- of the "seventy weeks" prophecy of (Dan. 9:24-27), --- being seven years, will be implemented prior to the time frame of "The Gentiles," as a covenant or agreement between (Israel), and the emerging beast power, and many other nations, in the form of a non-aggression pact, treaty, or alliance, regarding the destiny of Jerusalem. The terms and conditions of this agreement (one of which concerns the Temple Mount), will lead the World to believe that peace is at hand (I Thess. 5:3).
Scripture reveals in (Dan. 9:27), that the agreement will be broken by the King of the North, "in the midst of the week" --- in three and one half years --- causing great destruction between the King of the South, and himself, and many other nations. This will bring to prophetic fulfillment the scripture in (Luke 21:20), "And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh."
The "seventy weeks" (490 year), prophecy of (Daniel 9:25-27), starts with the commandment to restore, and to build Jerusalem, a period of seven weeks, [one week = seven years], followed by sixty-two weeks, for a total of sixty-nine weeks (483 years), when the Messiah (Jesus Christ), shall be cut off, (Isa. 53:8), but not for Himself. No! Christ died for us, not for Himself, His death upon the stake, and His shed blood covers our sins, not His, because He was without sin. Sixty-nine weeks (483 years), of the "seventy weeks" (490 year), prophecy has been fulfilled, when Christ was sacrificed in the "midst of the week" on a Wednesday during (Passover), in His three and one-half year Earthly ministry of the Gospel.
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In the final week of seven years, (Dan. 9:27), the King of the North, shall make a covenant for seven years, with many; but he will break the agreement, in the "midst of the week." The consequence being, a war of devastation and horror, (Dan. 11:40-45). In the final remaining three and one-half years of the "seventy weeks" prophecy, Christ will return and bring His Heavenly ministry of GOD THE FATHER to this Earth, and will fulfill in power, and glory, and righteousness the "seventy weeks" prophecy as recorded in (Daniel 9:24).
And then as Daniel was inspired to say in (Dan. 12:11), "And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days." (Matt. 24:14-22; Luke 21:20-24; Mark 13:14-20). Christ will return around the time frame of the 1290 days: when He will gather His very elect on the day of the wave sheaf offering during the "Days of Unleavened Bread." The war mentioned in (Dan. 11:40), between the King of the North and the King of the South does not take place until near the time of the end, but before the "Day of the Lord." The battle of Armageddon, (Rev. 16:16), is during the "Day of the Lord," but before the return of Jesus Christ, to this earth, as King of Kings, (Zech. 14:1-4).
What I am going to relate to you now is prophecy that is both shocking and profound. I am confident that you accepted and believed as I did when it came to what we were taught in the Church, concerning prophecy for the end-time. All prophecy was oriented toward the belief that the Beast would rise from and control a ten-nation union called the United States Of Europe. GOD’S Word has revealed that that is not true! I want to reiterate again, that everyone was deceived in the entire World as recorded in (Rev. 12:9),
and that included Mr. Armstrong as well. In his initial search for the truth, Mr. Armstrong relied heavily upon other men's prophetic writings and interpretations, men such as Robinson, West, Myers and many others. And therein lies a major portion of the problem, these men being unconverted, did not understand the truth and the prophecies of GOD (Amos 3:7; Rev. 1:1). I will relate to you what GOD has revealed to me. The confusion and misunderstanding revolves around the fact that there are two distinct Beasts, each having seven heads and each having ten horns (Rev. 13:1; Rev. 17:3). Each Beast will have great authority, and distinct talents, which will define their roles. The first Beast --- 666 --- (Rev. 13:1-8;17-18), will control a very powerful economic and military confederation that will in time, engulf the whole World.
The second Beast ---The False Prophet --- (Rev. 13:11-17; 16:13; Rev.17), will reign over a political and religious union of Nations, at the behest of the first Beast.
I am not going to address, at this time, prophecy concerning the Great Whore / False Prophet
of Revelation 17, that will be revealed in the near future. The prophecy that I am going to address now,
concerns the Beast of Revelation 13, and events that will happen in the immediate future.
A brief review of the 2nd and 7th chapters of Daniel concerning the four World ruling Kingdoms that he
described, starting in (Dan. 2:31-33). "This image's head was of fine gold," [this was the Chaldean
Empire under Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 2:37-38; 7:4], "his breast and his arms of silver, "[ the Medo-Persia
Empire under Darius, Dan. 2:39; 7:5]," his belly and his thighs of brass, "[ the Greco-Macedonian Empire
under Alexander the Great and his four Generals, Dan. 2:39; 7:6]. "His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay." [This is the fourth Kingdom mentioned in Dan. 2:40-43; 7:19-25]. Those trying to solve and explain the identity of the fourth Kingdom, which has been a mystery for over 2500 years, has caused considerable speculation, because it was conceived in error and born of confusion. Many things have been assumed concerning this fourth Kingdom [which is also the fourth Beast of Rev. 13]. But the most erroneous assumption that stands out from all the rest is mans interpretation of (Dan. 2:40-45), they assume that these four Kingdoms are consecutive. It is true that the first three Kingdoms revealed to Daniel were successive, the Chaldean Empire, being the first which was followed by the second the Medo-Persia Empire, which in turn was followed by the third the Greco-Macedonian Empire. But the identity of the fourth Kingdom was not revealed to Daniel, Why? Because of all of the millions of words written, and the thousands of books published, about the fourth Kingdom all have assumed the same thing, that the next Kingdom was also successive, and that it was the Roman Empire. Let's go back to the book of Daniel and get the revealed truth from GOD and not the speculations of men. Starting in Daniel,
chapter 2 verse 40, "And the fourth kingdom (Rev. 13:1-2), shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron
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breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise." Continuing in Daniel 2 verses 41, 42, and 43, describe more of the distinguishing characteristics of the fourth Kingdom. Now we come to Daniel 2 verse 44, and if you understand this verse then you will know the time frame of the fourth Kingdom. Verse 44, "And in the days of these kings --- the ten kings of (Rev. 13:1-2), --- shall the GOD of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: [GOD is revealing that the fourth Kingdom is an end-time Kingdom that will soon be in power, and will be destroyed when HE sends HIS Son to this Earth (Rev. 11:15)]. The crux of the prophecy has been that most have assumed that the fourth Kingdom was a successive Kingdom, with that fourth Kingdom being the Roman Empire. But GOD has revealed not only in Daniel, but also in Revelation, and other scriptures that the fourth Kingdom is an end-time Kingdom that will soon arise upon this Earth, in the near future. You may ask, if it isn't the ten nations or ten Kings of United Europe, then who is it? GOD revealed to me almost a year ago, in the 2300 days prophecy of Daniel, where the King of the North would arise from, that information has been on www.finalprophecy.com for over a year.
The revelation as to who these ten end-time Kings are is revealed in (Dan. 2:45), "Forasmuch as thou
sawest that the stone (Jesus Christ), was cut out of the mountain (Kingdom Of GOD), without hands, and that it brake in pieces (yet in the future), the iron, (ten end-time Kings), the brass, (the area of Alexander the Great's former Empire), the clay, (the military/religious force that binds them together), the silver, (the area of the former Medo-Persia Empire), and the gold;" …(the area of the former Chaldean Empire).
What GOD has revealed is that there will be ten end-time Islamic Nations, that will reside in the area that was once controlled by the Chaldean, Medo-Persian, and Greco-Macedonian Empires. They will become a very strong World ruling military, economic complex, because they will control the energy that an industrialized World is so dependent upon. This ten Nation Islamic complex which will be altered somewhat, (Dan. 7:20-25), will be headed by a cunning, powerful, intelligent, and charismatic leader (Dan. 11:36-39). He will have many titles, but the one that YOU will recognize him by is Bashar Assad, "the horn" (Dan. 7:11).
Going to digress a moment and get into some other areas of prophecy that need to be addressed. In (Malachi 4:5), "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord." Mr. Armstrong was credited with being the end time Elijah, is that true? Lets look at the accomplishments of Elijah, he could stop the rain at his command, he could call down fire from heaven, he could destroy those who were out to destroy him, by GOD'S angelic host. No, H.W.A. didn't do any of those things, but I can tell you who will do all of those things and more, the two witnesses of (Rev. 11:5-6). This modern day Elijah (Mal. 4:5-6), is one of the two witnesses. Christ will return to gather the very elect, three and one-half days after the death of this Elijah (Rev. 11:7-15; Zech. 4:9-14). Another point, GOD never does a work through someone that is dead. GOD is concerned that many almost deify Mr. Armstrong, but there is no salvation in Mr. Armstrong. There is salvation only in JESUS CHRIST (Acts 4:12). In fact, some Laodicean Churches so deify Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong; (to justify their, so-called ministry), that they base their whole salvation, and all of their understanding of prophecy, on the assump- tion, that he is the end-time Elijah. What a mind-numbing, terrible tragedy, this "delusion" will prove to be.
Another area to be addressed: who are the two witnesses, that are mentioned in (Zech. 3 & 4, and Rev. 11). They represent the two Church Eras, (Rev. 11:4), Zerubbabel represents the Philadelphia Era, and Joshua, with the filthy garments represents the Laodicean Era. Joshua must sorely repent, because he is blindly, naively, and slavishly following the traditions and doctrines of a man, and not Jesus Christ, and his fellows are guilty of the same. It reveals in (Zech. 3:8), that the person in question will be a Laodicean church leader that must sorely repent. It also reveals that he now resides over a group of his ministers, (not GOD'S ministers, but his ministers). Note! Here is wisdom; the Church goes to the place of Safety, only through the direction, protection, and presence of GOD'S representatives, (Rev. 11:3).
Concerning prophecy about the Church Eras; Christ revealed to us as to what would happen. In briefly reviewing the Church Eras: H.W.A. took prophetic truth, about [Israel], to the Sardis Era, they rejected it,
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and God rejected them and moved the candlestick to the Philadelphia Era under Mr. Armstrong. When Mr. Armstrong died, did we go into the Laodicean Era, absolutely not! The candlestick was not moved, it just became corrupted and filthy and its light was flickering, ready to go out. And through time, it hasn't improved it has only gotten worse, because the WCG slavishly bow, scrape and pander to society and Satan's perversions. It makes the scripture in (II Peter 2:22), abhorrently true, "But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." GOD said many would believe a lie (II Thess. 2:11), that they would become bitter, hateful and evil (Luke 21:16), and many would lose their eternal salvation. GOD says to cry aloud and spare not (Isaiah 58:1), but I pray, they would discern their blindness, and repent and …"earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" by Jesus Christ and the Apostles (Jude 3). Regardless of how harsh I may sound, I still love you (but not your Sin), and desire the best for each and every one of you. In the vernacular its called "tough love," but it is not hopeless, GOD in HIS love and mercy will willingly give you HIS holy spirit, if you will repent and seek HIS ways (Matt. 6:33).
Mr.Gerald Flurry was summoned to Pasadena concerning his book "Malachi's Message" the WCG rejected the book and its charges. Christ then moved the candlestick to the PCG in Edmond, Oklahoma and the Laodicean Era of GOD'S Church began in Dec.1989. I approached the Philadelphia Church of God in 1998 concerning the truth about the subject of human nature, they rejected it. Because of that GOD rejected them, and raised up someone who loves HIS truth without reservation. Christ warns everyone, that they had better repent and come out of those Laodicean churches. Churches with names chosen by men, whether they be Worldwide, Philadelphia, Global, United, Living, International, etc. (over 238 as of today), because they are men's churches, whom without GOD'S blessing collect tithes from the members (Mal. 3:8-10). If you are a member of an incorporated church, you are of this World. They have denied GOD'S name, (Rev.3:8), and placed their name before the true CHURCH OF GOD. Only those who are members of the CHURCH OF GOD, and have accepted the restored truths, will enter into the KINGDOM OF GOD (Acts 3:23).
SEVENTH
THUNDEROUS REVELATION
OUR COMMISSION
GOD warns us in the book of Ezekiel chapter 33, of the sober, cataclysmal, warning that we must first carry to our brethren, then to the house of Israel, and finally to the World. GOD said HE would call a watchman (Ezek. 33:7), and reveal to him when the sword is going to come upon the land. Therefore we must blow the trumpet and warn GOD'S people that the sword is near at hand. But first and foremost, the task now before us is to warn all of the baptized brethren that have been called and sanctified through Jesus Christ. GOD has instructed us to warn our brethren (Ezek. 33:8-19), if we don't, their blood will be
upon our hands, and HE will require of us our life, for not fulfilling our commission of a warning work.
Those in charge of Church records have commented that over five hundred thousand (500,000) individuals have been affiliated with the Worldwide Church Of God at one time or another. These are people that have come in contact with GOD'S truth and we must with love, dedication, zeal, sacrifice,
and hard work deliver the message of the "little book" to each and every one of them. WE must deliver the "little book" in whatever method, manner and form we can, be it by the printed page, Internet, television, telephone, or in person. I realize that not many will respond to the urgent message of the "little book," and fulfill their warning commission, to their brethren. I know that most will be very cynical, doubtful, and reluctant to become involved. Using the Bible as a barometer of human response, let's turn to historical accounts for insight concerning men's trials. In the book of (Judges 7:1-25), Gideon lead Israel into war against the Midianites, 32,000 Israelites were called to go to battle: after the excuses, fears, trials, and tests, the number that went to battle was 300. Less than 1 percent of those called fulfilled their commission, what a pathetic exhibition of human nature.
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Is this the kind of percentage that GOD may have to go to battle with, it may very well be? But rest assured they will be a very dedicated, zealous, brave, loyal, and courageous army for GOD, and HE will bless and honor them with the greatest of rewards; they will become pillars in HIS TEMPLE.
Another account concerning dedicated servants is the story of Elijah. He felt that he was the only one in Israel that was serving GOD (I know how Elijah felt), but GOD said HE had 7000 that had not bowed their knee to Baal (I Kings 19:18). This could very well be the number that GOD has chosen (Rev. 3:10). I said I knew how Elijah felt, Christ inspired in (Zech. 4:10), "For who hath despised the day of small things?" I am small in ability, (I possess no great talent or abilities), small in authority, (I have no authority in this
world, given to me by man), and small in number; (being the only person observing the restored truths in the CHURCH OF GOD at this writing). This work is like the parable of the mustard seed (Matt.13:31-32),
therefore know this, that GOD'S CHURCH will grow, in love, in strength, and purpose, until it will become one of the mightiest forces upon this Earth. GOD knows that those who love HIS truth will repent, overcome, and become HIS kings and priests.
Concerning the restoration of the CHURCH OF GOD (Acts 3:19-23), GOD has supplied my every need. No one has provided any input or advice concerning this end-time work, ( Gal.1:9-12), nor any financial contribution toward its support. I am informing you that I don't want or desire your money. GOD wants you to take your treasure and place it where your heart is. This is your personal opportunity to be part of this (Ezekiel 33), dynamic end-time warning commission to your brethren. We must use every possible means to get the "little book" into the hands and minds of every baptized member of the CHURCH OF GOD, as a warning and a witness to each and every one of them. GOD will reward you, and it will be commensurate with your sacrifice (Luke 19:12-27).
Diligence and haste are paramount because Satan was cast to this Earth (Rev. 12:9), by the mighty angel Michael and his angelic host (Rev. 12:7-8). Satan was hurled from Heaven never to return again, never again can he be the accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10). He was cast down after the "little book" had revealed his deception. He will not be able to deceive the very elect anymore. The very elect going into the Tribulation cannot be deceived again, and they won't compromise with the truth of the LIVING GOD. They will then know that the "little book" was true, and from GOD, and that they must use it as a guide to their salvation. In (Rev. 12:12), "Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." The devil has been cast down; and "the horn" will soon arise; and GOD says HE will do a short work (Rom. 9:28). Everything is coming to a resounding crescendo, just months away. Those soldiers for Jesus Christ who want to be part of the greatest (Ezek. 33), warning commission of love that this world has ever known; should start putting on the whole armour of GOD,
(Eph. 6:11-17). Do you want to be part of a magnificent end-time work, with a place of Safety (Rev. 12:14; Isa. 33:16-17), as a reward for those who fulfill their warning commission? THEN become involved, and for the love of your brethren deliver the "little book," in whatever method, manner, or form you can, be it by the printed page, the Internet, the telephone, or in person. Do it quickly for there will soon be a famine of the word in the land (Amos 8:11).
GOD discloses in (Amos 8:1), …"behold a basket of summer fruit." This reveals the time frame (late summer, early fall, of this year 2001), when GOD is thundering HIS warning to us in (Amos 8:2), …"The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.” GOD is about to remove his blessings and protection from the Nations of Israel, (the English speaking Countries of the World). Will you be worthy to go with GOD'S Church into her place of Safety, (Rev. 12:14), or will you momentarily reject the "little book" and it's restored truths. You won't escape the wrath to come, and fly into the wilderness with the Church, if you have become entangled with the World (II Tim. 2:4). Those who remain behind (Rev. 12:17), must obediently repent, and faithfully persevere, as the very elect and become a martyr for Christ during the mind bending terror that is soon to engulf this World. Read chapter 26 of Leviticus, 8 of Amos, and chapters 3 & 24 of Isaiah; for a detailed account of what is to happen to the Church and to Israel, those whom have compromised the truth of GOD and followed man.
May GOD grant you the love, faith, wisdom, and courage
to live your life as a living sacrifice to HIS will.
FINAL NOTE:
This "little book" is very unique, both in its content and purpose. It is concise in manner and broad in
mission. The GOD inspired revelations are both shocking and profound, but to grasp the significance and
impact of the messages, I would encourage you to re-read the "little book" several times. Then a detailed
understanding, and in-depth knowledge will emerge.
Thoroughly read and study each scripture quoted, for a broad perspective of your commission, your responsibilities, your reward, and of GOD'S plan of Salvation, and the soon coming mind shattering prophesied events to envelop this Earth. Then looking forward in joyful anticipation to the glorious return of Jesus Christ, as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, to establish upon this Earth the KINGDOM OF GOD.
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