We have considered in the two previous sections the ‘time of the Gentiles” and the “time of Israel”, and that both biblical epochs are 2000 years. This is based on Jesus’s reference to the time of the Gentiles and the prophecy of Hosea 6:2. However, is there any further support for a theory of a Read More…
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5.2 The gospel and the battle.
There is no doubt that we, as Christians, will face troubles which will test our faith. Some troubles will be as a result of our sinful nature, words or actions. With the help of God’s Spirit, we face up to these consequences, repent and seek healing from such personal sins. But other troubles will come Read More…
3.0 THE TIMING ……………….
How close is it? “But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 KJV “Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.” Revelation 3:3 NKJV After Jesus’ Read More…
6.0 OVERCOMERS ………………
The Seven Churches. Of the many hundreds of churches scattered through Asia minor, Greece and the rest of the Roman Empire, it is remarkable that Jesus directs John to address and send the book of Revelation to a specific cluster of seven churches. When reading Revelation 2 and 3, these turn out to be Read More…
2.3 The vision: What is life like during the millennium?
Jesus has planned an exciting kingdom life for us, full of purpose, during the imminent Sabbath Millennium. As mentioned before, we will finally be able to utilize our gifts and talents to the full, for the purpose that they were given. We will brim with joy as we operate in that sweet spot for which Read More…
2.2 The Vision: Who Has Part in this Millennial Kingdom?
{20:1} And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. {20:2} And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, {20:3} And cast him into the bottomless pit, Read More…
1.1 The vision: Will there be a Millennium of Peace?
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4) ….. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for Read More…
APPENDICES ……………………………. Appendix A: Hope, not Fear
“But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 KJV “Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.” Revelation 3:3 NKJV While it is not possible to Read More…
2.1 THE MILLENNIUM
If we are his children, we are also God’s heirs. If we share in Christ’s suffering in order to share his glory, we are heirs together with him. I consider our present sufferings insignificant compared to the glory that will soon be revealed to us. All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his Read More…