Jesus, The Revelator

Our message this week will conclude our intriguing study of Revelation six. Traditionally, Bible Scholars have believed this chapter is the start of Jesus pouring out His Wrath. However, we recently discussed that the First Four Seals could now be currently taking place. 

Revelation 6:9 says, "When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held." Who are those under the altar and where are they located? You can rightly say these are those "Left Behind" when the Rapture took place. More specifically, they did not know Jesus as Savior at the time of the Rapture.

As a result, they found themselves living in the Tribulation Period and then became "SAVED." At some point in the Tribulation Period they were martyred for their testimony and became located under the altar. Where is this altar? In Heaven there is actually a Tabernacle Of God. This consists of three parts - The Altar Of Sacrifices, The Holy Place And The Holy Of Holies. The souls of those martyred in the Tribulation Period are most likely located at the base of the Altar Of Sacrifice.

Revelation 6:12 says, "I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair and the moon became like blood." There appears to be no question that Revelation 6:12-17 are the start of Jesus pouring out His Wrath. Please notice verses 15 - 17 saying, "And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rock of the mountains and said to the mountains and rocks, 'fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!' for the great day of His Wrath has come and who is able to stand?" 

If after reading this message, you realize it is time to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior so your sins are forgiven and you will spend eternity in Heaven avoiding the Wrath of Jesus, please pray this prayer:

Jesus, I Know I Am A Sinner

Please Forgive Me Of All My Sins

I Declare Jesus As Lord And . . .

That God Raised Him From The Dead

Please Come To Live In My Heart And Be My Savior

Jesus, Thank You For Saving My Soul

Hallelujah! . . . Hallelujah . . . And Hallelujah Again!

Blessings,

Frank     

Jesus, The Revelator

We are starting our study of Revelation Six which is the beginning of Jesus pouring out His Wrath. The exact timing of this chapter has had many interpretations by Prophetic Bible Scholars. Many believe it starts in the Tribulation Period, however, there is also the possibility that the First Four Seal's release are currently happening. Our message will look at the First Four Seals and attempt to determine God's Timeline.

The First Seal - Revelation 6:2 says, "And I looked, and behold, a white horse. And he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him and he went out conquering and to conquer." For Zions Sake Comment: This is Pure Deception! The Anti-Christ comes riding on a white horse. Jesus when He comes back to earth rides on a white horse, Revelation 19:11. Satan brings about deception, 2Thessalonians 2:9-10.

YES . . . DECEPTION IS HAPPENING NOW!

The Second Seal - Revelation 6:4 says, "And another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword." For Zions Sake Comment: The Rider on the Second Horse brings crime worldwide in the form of people killing each other. All we need to do is listen to the news concerning worldwide killings.   

YES . . . KILLING IS HAPPENING NOW!

The Third Seal - Revelation 6:5 says, "And I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of "scales" in his hand." For Zions Sake Comment: It is believed the Rider on the Black Horse brings about famine around the world. Currently the War in Ukraine could possibly bring about famine since Ukraine is the main provider of wheat for the world.

YES . . . FAMINE IS HAPPENING NOW!

The Fourth Seal - Revelation 6:8 says, "And I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth." For Zions Sake Comment: The Fourth Horse again brings about death but please notice Hades followed him. It is believed this horse brings about "Pestilence" which the world has experienced through the  Covid Pandemic with millions dying around the world.

YES . . . PESTILENCE IS HAPPENING NOW!

Whether the Four Seals are being poured out now or during the Tribulation Period brings us to one conclusion - It is more important than ever for all people to be saved! This Is The Desire Of Jehovah God!

Blessings,

Frank 

 

Jesus, The Revelator

Revelation 6:1 says, "Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, 'Come and see.'" This verse of Chapter six shows Jesus Christ opening the first seal. A definite transition is taking place because Revelation 6:1 illustrates Jesus is about to pour out His Wrath. 

We feel this would be a time in our study of Revelation to review what we have learned and to attempt to determine why would a loving God pour out His Wrath. Chapter one showed Jesus illustrating who He is:

The Faithful Witness - Verse 5

Ruler Over The Earth - Verse 5

Washed Us From Our Sins - Verse 5

The Alpha And Omega - Verse 8

The Beginning And The End - Verse 8

Chapters two and three illustrated Jesus complimenting the churches on their positive actions but also correcting them. We were then able to observe the actual Throne Of God as the Four Living Creatures and Elders worshipped Jehovah God. 

Our last message studied Chapter five which raised the question "Who can open the Seal?" We also learned of a principle of the Book of Revelation illustrating thousands of people worshipping the Throne of God just prior to the start of a major event.

Why would a loving and caring God who created and loves each person desire to pour out His Wrath? We must first realize that God's Wrath will only be poured out on those who have rejected Him. All those who have received Jesus as Savior will be in Heaven when the Tribulation Period starts. Again, those who will experience God's Wrath are people who have rejected Him numerous times.

NOW . . . WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT! If you desire to know without a doubt that you will not experience God's Wrath, please pray this prayer to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior:

Jesus, I know I Am A Sinner

Please Forgive Me Of All My Sins

I Know Jesus Is Lord And God Raised Him From The Dead

Please Come To Live Within My Heart And Save Me

Thank You Jesus!

Blessings,

Frank  

  

   

Jesus, The Revelator

Revelation 5:1-5 says, "And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the Throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, 'who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?' And no one in Heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look at it. So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll or to look at it. But one of the Elders said to me, 'Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.'"

John notices that in the right hand of Jehovah God there is a scroll sealed with seven seals and an angel raises the question "Who is worthy to open the scroll?" John weeps because he believes no one is worthy to open the scroll. Why is it important for the scroll to be opened? When we look at the start of chapter six, we see that the scroll was opened exposing the first seal that starts the pouring out of God's wrath.

However, we first need to look at what is happening at the Throne of God before the scroll is opened. Revelation 5:7-8 says, "Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the Throne. Now when He had taken the scroll, the twenty-four Elders fell down before The Lamb, each having a harp." The Lamb, Jesus Christ takes the scroll out of the hands of His Father. What follows illustrates a pattern throughout Revelation. Just before a major event happens, thousands upon thousands of people worship The God of Heaven. Hallelujah!

Revelation 5:11,12 illustrates this principle by saying, "Then I looked and I heard the voice of many angels around the Throne, the living creatures and the Elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands saying with a loud voice:

'Worthy is The Lamb who was slain

To receive power and riches and wisdom

And strength and honor and glory and blessing!'"

Our next message will illustrate the start of the Seals being opened. Please stay tuned.

Blessings,

Frank

   

Jesus, The Revelator

Revelation 4:1 illustrates Jehovah God saying to the Apostle John, "Come up here and I will show you things which must take place after this." John first notices as he observes the Throne of God is that God is not alone. Revelation 4:4 says, "Around the Throne were twenty-four Thrones and on the Thrones I saw twenty-four Elders sitting, clothed in white robes and they had crowns of gold on their heads."

Who are these Elders sitting around the Throne of God? Some believe they represent the church while others believe they represent the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve Apostles of the church. There are still others who believe they are ministering angels.

John continues describing what he is observing before the Throne of God in Revelation 4:5 which says, "And from the Throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings and voices. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the Throne which are the seven Spirits of God." Please notice the lightnings and thunderings around God's Throne are the same Moses experienced as he approached Mt. Sinai illustrating the might and power of God.

John also sees "Seven Lamps of Fire" representing the seven Spirits of God who is The Holy Spirit. These Spirits are mentioned in Isaiah 11:2 as follows:

Rest . .  Wisdom . . Understanding . .  Counsel . .  Might . .  Knowledge . .  Fear Of The Lord

The last four verses of Revelation 4 describe John seeing four Living Creatures that look like a lion, a calf, a man and a flying eagle. These four living creatures do not rest but proclaim day and night:

"Holy, Holy, Holy

Lord God Almighty

Who Was And Is To Come"

We, who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, will also spend a major portion of our time worshiping before the Throne of God similar to the twenty-four Elders and the four creatures as illustrated in Revelation 4.

Hallelujah . . . Hallelujah . . . Hallelujah . . . Hallelujah!

Blessings,

Frank    

Jesus, The Revelator

 At the closing of our previous message, we shared that the church was not mentioned in Revelation beyond Chapter 3 believing the church was Raptured at that time. We know that some people say the word Rapture is not in the Bible, and that is a true statement. However, Rapture means being "Caught Up." 1Thessalonians 4:16-17 says, "For the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be Caught Up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with The Lord."

Revelation 4 speaks about the Apostle John being "Caught Up." Revelation 4:1-3 shows Jehovah God saying to John, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this. Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in Heaven and One sat on the throne. And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance and there was a rainbow around the throne in appearance like an emerald."

One moment John is on the island of Patmos and the next moment he is standing before the Throne Of God. All of us who know Jesus as Lord and Savior will someday experience this glorious event! Hallelujah!

There are only a few people in Biblical History who stood before the Throne Of God or saw a vision of the Throne Room:

Stephen while being stoned by persecutors said, "Look! I see the Heaven's opened and the Son Of Man standing at the right hand of God!" {Acts 7:56}

Isaiah said, "I saw The Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up and the train of His robe filled the Temple." {Isaiah 6:1}

Daniel had a vision of the Throne Room of God, "I watched till Thrones were put in place, and the Ancient Of Days was seated." {Daniel 7:9}

Possibly, you have read this message and now desire to spend eternity before the Throne Room Of Jesus. Today, you can be assured this is your destination when you pass away. Please pray this prayer:

Jesus, I know I Am A Sinner

Please Forgive Me Of All My Sins

I Confess Jesus Is Lord And God Raised Him From The Dead

Please Come And Live Within My Heart As My Savior

Thank You Jesus

Blessings,

Frank      

Jesus - The Revelator

In our last message we announced the start of a study of the Book of Revelation. We will continue to look at Chapter 1 and include an overview study of Jesus' messages to the seven churches.

Chapter 1 is certainly curious and challenging in trying to understand God's purposes in sharing this message. We believe He is preparing all people to be sure they know Jesus as their Lord and Savior before He pours out His wrath on those who have rejected Him. 

Following are statements by Jesus declaring He is:

"Him Who Was, Who Is And Is To Come"

"The Faithful Witness"

"The Ruler Over The Kings Of The Earth"

"The One Who Washed Us From Our Sins"

"The One Who Made Us Kings And Priests"

"Coming With The Clouds And All Will See Him"

"The Alpha And Omega"

"Son Of Man"

"Holder Of The Keys Of Hades And Death"

Chapters 2 and 3 illustrate Jesus sending corrective messages to the seven churches of that period. We believe they are also meant for churches of today. Jesus' words of correction were as follows:

"You Have Left Your First Love", Ephesus Church

"I Know The Blasphemy Of Those Who Are Not Jews", Smyrna Church

"Those Who Hold The Doctrine Of Balaam", Pergamos Church

"You Allow Jezebel . . . To Teach", Thyatira Church

"You Have A Name Of Being Alive But You Are Dead", Sardis Church

"You Have Kept My Word", Philadelphia Church 

"You Are Neither Cold Nor Hot", Laodicea Church

In closing, the church is not mentioned beyond Chapter 3 because most Bible Scholars believe the Rapture takes place following Jesus' messages to the churches. Stay Tuned!

Blessings,

Frank