To complete the study of the book of Revelation, we will take a quick look at the Unholy Trinity and the Beast system.   This is not a topic that is exciting to dig into, but it is necessary for us to understand so that we can “know our enemy” and tell others before it is too late!  This Unholy Trinity represents a clear counterfeit of the divine—exposed and defeated  (Revelation 12-13, Daniel 7, Isaiah 60:21, Luke 1:32-33)

✨ The True Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Right from the very beginning, in Genesis chapter 1 in fact,  we see the divine unity of the Godhead:  “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…’” (Genesis 1:26)
The Holy Trinity includes God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Trinity is characterized by perfect love, truth, and goodness.  But as always, satan seeks to counterfeit what God creates.
⚠️ The Rise of the Unholy Trinity
In Revelation 12 and 13, we are introduced to a diabolical trio.  A counterfeit trinity comprised of:

• Satan (the dragon)
• The Antichrist (the beast from the sea)
• The False Prophet (the beast from the earth)

 
This unholy trinity mimics the structure of the divine Trinity but embodies deception, hatred, and evil. Their identities will not be revealed until after the rapture, but their roles are clearly defined in scripture.
 
🐉 Satan: The Dragon (Revelation 12)

• Described as a “great red dragon” with seven heads, ten horns, and seven crowns
• Cast out of heaven with one-third of the angels (Revelation 12:4, 7–9)
• Seeks to destroy Israel, but God protects a remnant (Revelation 12:6, 13–17)
• A master of mimicry, offering inferior copies of God’s truth
• But he is a defeated foe—whose time is short!

 
🦁 The Antichrist: The Beast from the Sea (Revelation 13:1–10)

• Empowered by Satan, rising from the Gentile nations (Daniel 7; Revelation 13:1)
• Mortally wounded and miraculously healed—sparking global worship (Revelation 13:3–5)
• Breaks covenant with Israel, commits the Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:15)
• Known by many names:
  • The little horn (Daniel 7:8)
  • The willful king (Daniel 11:36–45)
  • The worthless shepherd (Zechariah 11:17)
  • The man of sin (2 Thessalonians 2:3)
• Rules over ten nations, subdues three (Daniel 7:7–8; Revelation 17:12–13)
• Likely from the Revived Roman Empire (Daniel 9:26; Revelation 17:9)

 
🐑 The False Prophet: The Beast from the Earth (Revelation 13:11–18)

• Appears lamb-like but speaks like a dragon—deceptively persuasive
• Performs signs and wonders, even calling down fire (Revelation 13:13–14)
• Promotes worship of the Antichrist and sets up his image
• Enforces the mark of the beast campaign (Revelation 13:16–17)
• Executes those who refuse to worship the image (Revelation 13:15)
• Represents false religion and spiritual deception

 
🧠 Satan’s Strategy: Counterfeit and Corrupt
Satan doesn’t create—he imitates and perverts. The unholy trinity is the enemies attempt to mirror God’s triune nature.  But unlike the eternal, loving unity of the Godhead, this trio is temporary, destructive, and doomed.
 
🏁 The Final Outcome
Though this unholy trinity will deceive many and persecute believers, their reign will be short-lived. Jesus will return in glory, defeat them, and establish His eternal Kingdom where:

• Evil will be removed forever (Isaiah 60:21)
• God will dwell with His people (Luke 1:32–33)
• The saints will inherit the Kingdom (Daniel 7:21–22)

 
🙌 Final Thoughts
Don’t be deceived by the counterfeit. Know the truth. Stand firm in Christ. The enemy may roar, but his defeat is sealed.  He is a DEFEATED FOE.   CHRIST IS THE VICTOR!

You may have heard the phrase “the Millennial Reign of Christ” and wonder what it means and where is comes from.   The Millennial Reign of Christ (from a Pre-millennial perspective) is a literal 1,000 years of “future history” when JESUS CHRIST will literally rule on the earth.   Scripture references for this topic include:  Revelation 20:1–10, Micah 4:1–5, Isaiah 65:17–25 (see also Isaiah 11:6–10; 2:2–4)
 
🌍 A Thousand Years of Peace, Purpose, and Promise
The Millennial Reign of Christ will occur after the tribulation as detailed in Revelation 20.   This will be a breathtaking chapter in God’s redemptive plan.  For 1,000 years, Jesus will rule the earth in righteousness, fulfilling every covenant, promise, and prophecy made to Israel, the nations, and creation itself.
This isn’t symbolic—it’s literal. A real King. A real Kingdom. A real thousand years.
 
👑 What Will Happen During the Millennium?

• Jesus will reign as King over Israel and all nations (Isaiah 2:4; 42:1)
• The world will experience true peace (Isaiah 11:6–9; 32:18)
• Satan will be bound and unable to deceive (Revelation 20:1–3)
• All nations will worship the Lord (Isaiah 2:2–3)

This reign is not just a pause before eternity—it’s the fulfillment of God’s unbreakable covenants.
 
📜 Why the Millennium Must Happen: God Keeps His Promises
1.  The Abrahamic Covenant (Deuteronomy 30:1–10)
God promised Abraham land, descendants, and blessing. While Abraham’s lineage has been fulfilled, Israel has never fully possessed the land boundaries promised in Genesis 15:18–20. The Millennium will see this promise completed—forever (Genesis 13:15; Ezekiel 16:60).
2.  The Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7)
God swore that David’s heir would reign forever. Jesus, the Son of David, will sit on the throne of Israel during the Millennium (Revelation 20:4), beginning His eternal kingship.
3.  The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31–34)
Though Jesus inaugurated this covenant through His death and resurrection, its full national fulfillment awaits. Israel will finally worship her Messiah as a nation (Ezekiel 36:28; Isaiah 59:20–21).
4.  Other Promises Fulfilled by the Millennium

• Restoration of Israel (Jeremiah 33:16; Hosea 3:5)
• Jesus exalted over His enemies (Psalm 110)
• Peace among nations (Daniel 7:11–13)
• Creation set free from the curse (Romans 8:18–23)
• Harmony in nature (Isaiah 11:6–9)
• Healing and wholeness for people (Ezekiel 34:16)
• End this Present Age (2 Peter 3:10,12)

 
🙌 What Will We Do for 1,000 Years?
You may be asking, but what will we do for 1,000 years?  Scripture is very clear and tells ust that we will rule and reign with Christ (Revelation 20:4), serve Him in His Kingdom, and witness the restoration of all things. It will be a time of joy, justice, and purpose—where righteousness is not just preached, but practiced.
 
🔔 Final Thoughts
The Millennial Reign is not a theological footnote—it’s a cornerstone of God’s faithfulness. Every covenant will be honored and every promise fulfilled.   The best part is that we, His people, will be part of it.
We pray that this will stir your heart today to ensure that you are ready to rule and reign with CHRIST during HIS Millennial reign!

​We often speak of “Judgment Day”, but I believe a more accurate description of what will happen based on scripture, is a series of judgments based on who is actually being judged.   These different types of Judgment are not symbolic—they are literal, divine appointments that every soul will face.    It is important for us to understand this concept, because one day we will ALL have to stand before the LORD in judgment (Hebrews 9:27).   I have attempted to lay out these judgments in the sequential order which seems to be most in line with what I believe scripture tells us.
 
👑 The Bema Seat Judgment (The Judgment Seat of Christ)
This judgment is for believers only—those who were raptured, Old Testament believers and those saved during the Tribulation.   Most likely this will occur at some point during the 7 year tribulation period but before the Millennial rule of Christ.
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:10)

• Who is judged? Believers in Jesus Christ.
• What is judged? Their works, motives, and faithfulness.
• Outcome: Rewards or loss of rewards—not salvation.

This is a moment of accountability and reward. Crowns will be given for faithfulness, endurance, soul-winning, and longing for Christ’s return (2 Timothy 4:8, James 1:12).
First comes the judgment and rewards for those who were raptured.  Note this also includes the “dead in Christ”!

Immediately following this, will most likely come the Judgment of the Old Testament Believers at the Judgment seat of Christ.  These Old Testament believers are those who exercised faith in the promised Messiah and believed God’s promise of the coming Servant of the Lord (Is. 53).   For them their belief in God’s promise is counted to them as righteousness (Rom 4:23-24)

Finally, comes the judgment and handing of rewards to the Tribulation Believers.   Those who made a decision to serve JESUS after the rapture, but before the end of the tribulation.
 

👥 The Sheep and Goat Judgment
This judgment occurs at the beginning of Christ’s Millennial reign.
“He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.” (Matthew 25:32)

• Who is judged? Survivors of the Tribulation.
• What is judged? Their treatment of Israel and their response to the gospel.
• Outcome: Sheep enter the Millennial Kingdom; goats are cast out.

This judgment reveals the heart of those who lived through the Tribulation.  As we have discussed many times, salvation is by grace alone through faith in JESUS CHRIST alone.  The saved who survive the Tribulation will be identified by their works in befriending their Jewish brothers. During the Tribulation where universal anti-Semitism is prevalent, befriending Jews is an outward manifestation of one’s salvation and their faith in JESUS.   It’s not about nationality—it’s about faith and fruit.
 

🕊️ The Millennial Kingdom
We will talk more about the Millennial Kingdom in our next post, but after these judgments, Christ will reign on earth for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:4–6).   Scripture tells us that during that period:

• Satan is bound.
• Peace and righteousness prevail.
• Believers reign with Christ.
• Israel is restored and honored.

This is not heaven—it’s a literal kingdom on earth. But it points forward to the final eternal state.   At the end of the Millennium, Satan is released one last time.
“They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints… and fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them.” (Revelation 20:9)
This is the final rebellion. It ends swiftly. Satan is cast into the lake of fire forever.
Then comes the final judgment—the Great White Throne Judgment.
  
 
⚖️ The Great White Throne Judgment
This is the final judgment for all unbelievers throughout history.
“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it… and the dead were judged according to their works.” (Revelation 20:11–12)

• Who is judged? All who rejected Christ and died in unbelief.
• What is judged? Their deeds, recorded in the books of heaven.
• Outcome: Eternal separation from God in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15).

This is not a trial—it’s a sentencing.  No one at this judgment is saved because their names are not found in the Book of Life.   
 

🌅 Eternity Begins
Now that Judgment is completed, ETERNITY CAN BEGIN!  Revelation 21:1-4 tells us that: “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth… and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

• No more death.
• No more sorrow.
• No more pain.
• Only eternal joy in the presence of God.

 
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🙌 Closing Encouragement
Judgment Days are coming—but for those in Christ, they are not something to feared as they will be a time of handing out our eternal rewards.    If you have never put your faith in JESUS, I encourage you to BE READY take a moment today and put your trust in HIM!   If you have already surrendered your life to CHRIST:

• Be faithful. Live for eternity, not for today.
• Be bold. Share the gospel while there is still time.

Jesus is coming.  Judgment is coming.   Eternity is coming.   Let’s live like it!

As we concluded our last study we can see that the 21 judgments are complete. The wrath of God has been poured out and now, the Lamb of God returns—not as the suffering servant, but as the conquering King!

Revelation 17 and 18 declare the victory of Jesus Christ over the kingdoms of this world. The Tribulation ends, and the reign of Christ begins. This is the moment all creation has groaned for—the Second Coming of Jesus.
           “These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and                  King of kings.”
                                                                                                      -- Revelation 17:14

✝️ Prophecy Fulfilled — Past and Future
To understand the certainty of Christ’s return, we must first look back in history. Jesus’ first coming was foretold in over 300 Old Testament prophecies—every one fulfilled with precision. His birth, lineage, ministry, death, and resurrection were all written centuries before they occurred.

Now consider this: there are over 500 prophecies about His Second Coming. If He fulfilled every prophecy of His first coming, we can be absolutely confident that He will fulfill every prophecy of His return.  Let's take a quick look at just a few of the prophecies fulfilled in Jesus' First Coming.


📜 Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus’ First Coming
In each case below, the first verse gives the prophecy while the second verse details the fulfillment of that prophecy!   Be prepared to be excited!
Lineage

• From Abraham: Genesis 12:3 → Matthew 1:1
• From Judah: Genesis 49:10 → Luke 3:23–37
• From David: Psalm 89:29, Isaiah 11:1 → Matthew 1:1, Luke 3:23–31

Birth

• Born of a Virgin: Isaiah 7:14 → Matthew 1:18–20
• Born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2 → Luke 2:4–7
• Called Immanuel: Isaiah 7:14 → Matthew 1:21–23
• Called out of Egypt: Hosea 11:1 → Matthew 2:13–15

Ministry

• Healed many: Isaiah 53:4 → Mark 10:51–52
• Taught in parables: Psalm 78:2 → Matthew 13:34–35
• Calmed the sea: Psalm 107:28–29 → Matthew 8:24–27

Death

• Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver: Zechariah 11:12 → Matthew 26:14–15
• Hands and feet pierced: Psalm 22:16 → Matthew 27:38
• Buried in a rich man’s tomb: Isaiah 53:9 → Matthew 27:57–58
• No bones broken: Psalm 34:20 → John 19:32–33

🔢 The Odds Are Astronomical

• George Heron calculated the odds of one man fulfilling just 40 prophecies as 1 in 10¹⁵⁷
• Dr. Peter S. Ruckman estimated the odds of fulfilling 60 prophecies as 1 in 10⁸⁹⁵

These numbers are beyond comprehension. Yet Jesus fulfilled them all with his first coming.  This should give us confidence that He will fulfill every prophecy of His Second Coming with the same level of specificity..

🔥 He Is Coming Again…Soon
Jesus Himself promised us that HE would return for us soon.   In John 14:3 Jesus said:  “I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”  This is not wishful thinking—it’s prophetic certainty. The same God who kept every promise before will keep every promise again.
 
 
🙏 Final Thoughts

• Do not be deceived. The world will try to distract and distort, but the truth is clear.
• Be prepared. Share the gospel while we still have time.
• Be confident. Jesus fulfilled every prophecy of His first coming—He will fulfill every prophecy of His return.
• Be expectant. He is coming again…very soon.

 
 
                                               “…Come Quickly…Lord Jesus.”
                                                                                      —Revelation 22:20

As we continue our journey through End Times prophecy, we now turn to three pivotal chapters in Scripture: Psalm 83, Isaiah 17, and Ezekiel 38–39.  These chapters outline a sequence of wars involving Israel and her surrounding nations. These passages offer both historical echoes and future warnings, and they may very well be unfolding right before our eyes.   We will also take a look at a few of the wars which will take place during the Tribulation as detailed in the book of Revelation.

🔥 Psalm 83 — A Confederacy Against Israel
Psalm 83 is a cry for God not to remain silent as a coalition of nations conspires against Israel.  Psalm 83:4 tells us that “They have said, ‘Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.’” 

Verses 6–8 then go on to list ten nations surrounding Israel—Edom, Moab, Ammon, Amalek, Philistia, Tyre, Assyria, and others—who unite in hostility.   Many Jewish scholars, including Amir Tsarfati, believe this prophecy was fulfilled during Israel’s rebirth in 1948, when neighboring nations launched attacks.  Jordan and Egypt, now bound by peace treaties, are expected to remain neutral in future conflicts like Ezekiel 38–39..  Meanwhile, others argue Psalm 83 is yet to be fulfilled, or that its fulfillment is unfolding now. I personally believe with the horrific actions made by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023, we may be witnessing the build-up to this war.  We are currently seeing Israel being attached by Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis, Hezbollah and Iran.   If the Psalm 83 war hasn't happened already, it may be right at our door.   Either way, when Israel emerges from the current attacks in victory, it may lead to territorial expansion and a brief period of peace and safety—setting the stage for what comes next.


💣 Isaiah 17 — The Fall of Damascus
Isaiah 17 delivers a chilling prophecy:  “Behold, Damascus will cease from being a city, And it will be a ruinous heap.” (Isaiah 17:1)

Damascus, the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, is prophesied to be utterly destroyed. This has never yet happened in history. The judgment appears to be divine punishment for Syria’s hostility toward Israel.

Some possible Timing Scenarios to consider:

• Before the Tribulation — Could trigger the Ezekiel 38 war (“hook in the jaw”)
• During the Tribulation — May unfold as part of the judgments or lead into Armageddon
• Pre-Millennial — Could occur at the beginning of Christ’s reign

Bill Salus, in his book Israelstine, suggests this destruction could be the final straw that draws Russia into war against Israel.  Psalm 83:8 mentions Assyria joining the confederacy—possibly linked to Damascus’s fall. Could Iranian and Russian weapons be stockpiled there now?


⚔️ Ezekiel 38–39 — The Gog-Magog War
Ezekiel 38–39 describes a massive military assault on Israel, led by a coalition of nations. But God Himself intervenes:  “I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me, when I am hallowed in you, O Gog, before their eyes.” (Ezekiel 38:16)
Key Players and Their Modern Equivalents:

• Gog: More of a title like Pharoah or Czar
• Magog: According to Josephus this refers to the Scythians.   Modern day equivalent would be Russia and the former Soviet Republics ("the Stans")
• Rosh: This is most likely modern day Russia.
• Meschech:  Ezekiel 39:1-2 refers to this as a land far north of Israel.  Josephus associates this with Cappodocia in modern day Turkey.
• Tubal:  Some Bible scholars associate this with the Tobolsk region in Russia near the Tobol river.
• Persia:  This is modern day Iran which was actually called Persia until 1935.
• Cush:  This is believed to be modern day Ethiopia and the Sudan.
• Put:  This is most likely modern day Libya.
• Beth Togarmah:  Literally this means the "house of Togarmah" and by most accounts represents modern day Turkey.
• Gomer:  Most likely another reference to modern day Turkey although some of said that it can also refer to parts of Europe.

These nations will form a coalition to strike Israel “like a cloud” (Ez. 38:9), but God will use this as judgment against them. Israel will spend seven months burying the dead and seven years living off the spoils (Ez. 39:9, 12).    Additionally, several other countries are referred to as "sitting on the sidelines", but not participating.  The overall impact of this war is that Israel will be attacked by a coalition of countries led by Russia, Iran, Turkey, Libya and Sudan.   Ezekiel 38:4 tells us that it will be an "enticed" attack as GOD will but a "hook in their jaw" and use this attack as judgment against them.   The coalition will fail miserably because GOD will intervene on Israel's behalf!


🕊️ Tribulation Wars and Final Battles
The seven-year Tribulation will include multiple wars—some conventional, others possibly nuclear. Two major battles are highlighted at the end of Revelation:

1. Armageddon (Revelation 19:17–19):  Led by the Antichrist, the enemies of God gather to defeat Christ—but fail miserably. Unlike Ezekiel 38, this battle ends with birds feasting on the fallen, not Israel collecting weapons.
   
2. Final Rebellion (Revelation 20:7–9):  After the Millennial reign, Satan deceives the nations once more—including Gog and Magog. But this time, fire comes down from heaven and consumes them.

🙏 Final Thoughts
We are living in a time of prophetic convergence. Psalm 83 may be unfolding right in front of our eyes. Damascus may be nearing its prophesied ruin. The Gog-Magog war could be on the horizon. But through it all, God’s sovereignty remains unshaken. He will defend His people. He will fulfill His Word.
Stay watchful. Stay prayerful. And above all, stay grounded in Scripture!


                                                      “…Come Quickly…Lord Jesus.”
                                                                                                      —Revelation 22:20

​In our journey through the End Times Bible Study, we’ve explored the prophetic framework, the signs of the times, and how we should live in light of Christ’s imminent return. Now, let’s take a step back and look at the big picture—a timeline of events as laid out in Scripture, particularly through the lens of a Literal, Pre-Tribulation, Pre-Millennial viewpoint.

This overview is not meant to be exhaustive, but it will help us to understand the flow of prophetic events and where we, the Church, fit into God’s plan.


🕰️ Daniel’s 70th Week: The Prophetic Framework
“Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city…”
                                                                                          —Daniel 9:24–27
Daniel’s prophecy outlines 70 weeks (or sets of seven years) for Israel. The first 69 weeks have already been fulfilled. The Church Age—where we are now—is a pause between the 69th and 70th week. Importantly, the Church did not replace Israel.  God’s covenant with Israel remains, and the final week (seven years) will be fulfilled during the Tribulation.   We will look at this in greater detail when we move forward in our study on the book of Daniel. 


📜 The Revelation Timeline (Pre-Trib Perspective)
Here’s a general sequence of events based on Scripture.  The overall order of items like the battle of God and Magog may change, but this is the general order/timing as we can see in scripture.

1. ✝️ Resurrection of Jesus
Detailed in the Gospels, this is the cornerstone of our faith and the beginning of the New Covenant.

2. ⬆️ Ascension of Christ
“I go to prepare a place for you… I will come again and receive you to Myself.”
                                                                                         —John 14:1–3
Jesus ascended to heaven and promised to return for His Bride.

3. 🕊️ The Church Age
Described in Revelation 2–3, this is the current age of grace and evangelism.

4. ⚠️ End Times Signs
As discussed in Part 2, we are witnessing the convergence and acceleration of prophetic signs.

5. 📣 The Rapture
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ will rise first.”
                                                                                        —1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
“We will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.”
                                                                                        —Romans 14:10
Christ returns in the air to gather His Church. Believers are taken to heaven and appear before the Bema Seat of Christ for rewards.

6. ⚔️ Battle of Gog and Magog
This battle is described in detail in Ezekiel 38 & 39.  It is clear from history that this has not yet occurred and may actually happen before or during the early stages of the Tribulation. More on this in the next post!


🌍 The 7-Year Tribulation (Revelation 4–18)
“He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’”
                                                                                          —Daniel 9:27
The Tribulation begins not with the Rapture, but with the signing of a peace treaty between Israel and the Antichrist.

During this 7 year tribulation we see that there will be three Sets of 7 Judgments (21 in total):

• Seal Judgments — Revelation 6
• Trumpet Judgments — Revelation 8–9
• Bowl/Vial Judgments — Revelation 15–16

As believers looking at this from a Pre-Trib perspective, we are reminded not to fear, because 
“...we are not appointed to wrath.”
                                                                                             —1 Thessalonians 5:9

There are also several events which will occur 3 ½ years into the tribulation at the "midpoint" of the tribulation.   These midpoint events include: 

• The Antichrist breaks the peace treaty
• The Antichrist commits the abomination of desolation (Daniel 9:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:3–10)
• The Antichrist sets up an image of himself to be worshipped  (Revelation 13)
• The beginning of the Great Tribulation  (Revelation 7:14; Jeremiah 30:7)
  

At the end of the 7 year tribulation there will be a final attack on Jerusalem and on JESUS which leads to the Battle of Armageddon.


👑 The Return of Christ
“I saw heaven standing open… and the armies of heaven were following Him.”
                                                                                              —Revelation 19:11–14
Jesus returns with His Bride to defeat the Antichrist and establish His Kingdom.   That's right...for those of us who are Christians, our view for this event will be from behind JESUS because we will be WITH HIM!


🔒 Satan Bound and Christ’s Millennial Reign
“He seized the dragon… and bound him for a thousand years.”
                                                                                            —Revelation 20:2
Christ reigns on earth for 1,000 years. Satan is bound, peace is restored, and righteousness prevails.


🐍 Satan’s Final Defeat
“When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released… but fire came down from heaven and devoured them.”
                                                                                              —Revelation 20:7–10
Satan is released briefly, deceives many, and is ultimately defeated forever.


⚖️ The Great White Throne Judgment
“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who was seated on it…”
                                                                                               —Revelation 20:11–15
All unbelievers are judged and cast into the lake of fire. This is the final judgment.


🌅 New Heaven and New Earth
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… He will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
                                                                                               —Revelation 21–22
God creates a new Heaven, a new Earth and a new Jerusalem. Eternity begins. No more pain, death, or sorrow.  Just perfect fellowship with our Savior - JESUS CHRIST!


🙏 Final Thoughts
This timeline is not just a roadmap—it is the revelation of Jesus Christ.  Every event points to His glory, His justice, and His love. As believers, we can look forward with TRUE HOPE, knowing that we are not destined for wrath but for salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.   If you do not already know HIM as your LORD and SAVIOR, DO NOT DELAY, for HE IS COMING SOON!  Don't be caught unaware!

                                                           “…Come Quickly…Lord Jesus.”
                                                                                             —Revelation 22:20

You may have heard it before, but since today is March 16, we thought it would be great to share one of the most well-known scriptures ever written - John 3:16.

For GOD so loved the World that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believeth in HIM should NOT perish, but have everlasting life!

Today we challenge you to take a few moments to just meditate on these words.   We challenge you to ponder each word in this awesome statement and remember that GOD loved you sooooo much, that HE gave HIS Son to die in your place to pay a debt HE did not owe, at a price that we could never pay!

Take a moment to THANK HIM today!

Over the last few weeks, I have seen a plethora of articles discussing the acceleration of “end times” events.   Just to name a few of these events … 

• A Christian woman from Kentucky, put in jail for taking a stand for a biblical view of marriage
  Four million Syrian refugees fleeing their homeland and pouring into other countries
  
• A significant Russian military buildup in Syria
  
• Much debate regarding the UN General Assembly meeting on September 25 where both the Pope and Iranian President Rouhani’s are scheduled to make speeches.   Reportedly, President Rouhani is going to focus on the issue of Palestine.
  
• An apparent end to “if you see something / say something” which occurred when a 14 year old muslim boy brought a homemade “clock” to school which was mistaken by a teacher for a bomb.   The school and teacher have since been portrayed negatively in the press, social media and even the white house, instead of being applauded for being careful.
  
• Much speculation over the recent “Shemitah” and potential impact on financial markets.
  
• Much speculation over the pending fourth “blood moon” to coincide with the Jewish holiday – Yom Kippur
  
  

Although I agree that these events may be significant from an end times perspective, most of the articles I read left the readers in a state of fear and confusion.   Today, I want to remind you that the portions of scripture which refer to the end times and descriptions of significant end times events are meant to bring HOPE and not fear.  

During the Olivet Discourse- found in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21 - Jesus responds to a question from His disciples and tells of the events that would indicate that the last days were approaching.   In Mark 13:23, Jesus ends the discussion by stating “So be on your guard: I have told you everything ahead of time.”    Luke adds some more detail to this in Luke 21:34 when he reports the words of JESUS saying: “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.”    Clearly Jesus didn’t want anyone to be caught by surprise.   These words were not meant to put fear into the hearts of men...on the contrary, they were meant to bring Hope!  

Maybe you are thinking, “how can say that this is about hope when everything preceding those verses is about the awful things and persecution that we would see as the end times approaches?”   If that is you, I would remind you that the end times for the believer is a time of reuniting with JESUS CHRIST!   In Titus 2:13, Paul reminds us that we are waiting for “…the blessed Hope – the glorious appearing of our great GOD and Savior, JESUS CHRIST”!    In John 14:3 Jesus Himself said “…I go and prepare a place for you, [and] I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am”! 


This is the real message of the end times…a message of HOPE as we are physically reunited with our LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST and will be with HIM forever.   End times prophecy is not meant to help us “time the stock market” or cause our “hearts to fail for fear”.   It is meant to encourage us to focus on that which is truly important and to ensure that we are prepared for the return of Jesus Christ!   Now THAT is a message of HOPE….to be with JESUS our SAVIOR forever!

Today, be sure that you are saved.   If you have never asked JESUS to be Lord of your life, do it today!   Confess your sins to HIM, tell HIM that you believe in HIM and give JESUS full control over your life.  Do not fear, but be encouraged and have HOPE, because Jesus will be returning soon for those who believe in HIM – just as HE said!

There has been quite a bit of news this week, related to an increased acceptance of cryptocurrency.   One of the primary drivers of this phenomenon has been the economic situation in Greece.   Fortune magazine published an article entitled: “Bitcoin: Greece’s new Euro workaround?”, which  highlights the fact that Greece’s Bitcoin use has grown 500% in the last four weeks!   With banking restrictions and limits on the amount of currency that can be withdrawn in Greece, it appears that individuals are flocking to digital currency in an attempt to minimize the impact on their daily lives.  The Fortune article further states that, “You buy a bitcoin now because you think sometime in the future you’ll have your banks shut and your currency reintroduced,” he adds. “Gold was the old hedge against this sort of thing. Bitcoin is the new one.”   Apparently other European countries are also buying Bitcoins in speculation that it is being used as a “Euro workaround”.  Although this is an interesting phenomenon, there are two other items that occurred this week which make this even more “prophetically significant”.

On Wednesday, July 8, Yahoo! Finance published an article stating that Citigroup, has developed their own digital currency dubbed - Citicoin.    Citigroup is the third largest bank in the US (behind Chase and Bank of America) based on Asset size.   With this announcement, Citi helped to validate the trend towards digital currencies and confirmed that this is not just a “passing fad”.   In addition to this admission by Citigroup, it is interesting to note that Yahoo! Finance published this article on Wednesday, July 8 – the same day that New York Stock Exchange was shut down for 3½ hours due to a “computer glitch”.    Interesting, huh?

The technology that supports both the Bitcoin and Citicoin is called “Blockchain distributed ledger technologies”.   Without getting too technical, essentially “Blockchain” is a decentralized, secure, transparent method  for processing and verifying peer-to-peer transactions.   Many experts believe that this “Blockchain” technology has far reaching potential uses beyond digital currency including: electronic voting, patent tracking and taxes.    Beyond the technology itself, this is all very interesting as it was first released in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, a name which is believed to be an alias for an individual or a group of developers.   Although there have been numerous suggestions, the true identify of Nakamoto has not yet been confirmed.   Furthermore, this unregulated digital currency is a “borderless currency” which means it sets the stage for the first truly global currency.

The Bible tells of an event, which will occur during the early part of the 7-year tribulation, that is directly related to a full global financial collapse.  In Revelation, chapter 6 we read a description of the “Seal Judgments”.   The first four verses talk about the first two seals: a white horse signifying the introduction of the antichrist and a red horse signifying a global war.   In verses five and six, we are told about a black horse:

“When HE broke the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, “Come.” I looked, and behold a black horse; and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.   And I heard something like a voice in the center of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not damage the oil and the wine.”

Most commentators believe this third horse represents famine.   However, I believe that the “pair of scales”  described in verse five, implies that this is also about control over the financial system to purchase critical goods -  such as food.  (Additionally, verses seven and eight describe the fourth judgment which specifically calls out famine as a component of the judgment.)    The details in verse six essentially sets the cost of “a day’s worth of food” at a cost of “a day’s wages”.   Today there is a lot of variation on what actually defines “a day’s worth of food” and even more variation on what is described as “a day’s wages”.   This verse seems to imply that during this early point of the tribulation, this will be a more standardized definition of both the quantity of food (rations) as well as the related cost.    

Currently, there are more than 160 active global currencies in existence.   Even though the two primary currencies today are the US dollar and the Euro, it would be incredibly difficult for an individual to control all of them in such a way that there would be a common global price for a specific item such as a quart of wheat or three quarts of barley.   Just think how much easier it would be to control the cost for these and other items with a single, global currency.

A few chapters later, in Revelation chapter 13, John describes another layer of control over the financial system.  Revelation 13: 16 & 17 state:

“And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one will be able to buy or sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the name of the beast or the number of his name. “

The mark described in this verse will be some type of identifier which will enable commerce.   It is important to note that individuals will need to accept this as a form of worship of the beast.    Although this mark will allow the bearers to buy and sell critical items, it will also have severe consequences in that bearers will be putting the beast in the place of the ONE TRUE GOD in their lives.   In recent years the technology to enable this type of control with either a digital tattoo or a digital implant has been created, however, the type of currency still presented a bit of dilemma.    Clearly a single, global, “uncontrolled”, digital currency would facilitate this as well!

The US Dollar, along with many other currencies throughout history, was at one time backed by gold.   Historically, gold has been the “go to” in times of economic uncertainty.  That is no longer the case as we are now seeing by these news events.   Clearly a digital cryptocurrency facilitates much of what is to come during the tribulation.   Get all excited friends; the return of Christ is closer now than it ever has been before!        

God Bless!

Did you ever wonder where certain everyday expressions come from?     Phrases like “being caught between a rock and a hard place”, “a Herculean effort”, “he’s so full of himself” and “Achilles’ heel” actually all tie back to Greek Mythology.   Other expressions such as “twinkling of an eye”, “drop in the bucket”, “signs of the times” and “powers that be” all have their roots in the Bible.    Over the past few weeks, I have been pondering one such expression:  “the writing on the wall”.    Today, this phrase is typically used to describe a situation where you could literally see doom coming beforehand.  

The roots of this phrase are found in the Old Testament of Scripture, specifically in Daniel 5.   This portion of scripture tells of an event that occurred in Ancient Babylon.   In verse 1 of this chapter we are introduced to Belshazzar, the King of Babylon.   Belshazzar was the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, the King of the Babylonian empire who took Daniel and his friends into captivity.    Belshazzar threw a big party with all of his friends and basically mocked the ONE TRUE GOD -  JEHOVAH.   Suddenly a hand appeared out of thin air and wrote a phrase on the wall.  

5 Suddenly the fingers of a man’s hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king’s palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing. 6 Then the king’s face grew pale and his thoughts alarmed him, and his hip joints went slack and his knees began knocking together.

The hand terrified the King and his guests as a message was written that nobody could understand.   The King was scared by what he saw, but he didn’t know what the message meant.  In fact, none of his counselors understood the message.  The “great minds” of the day couldn’t tell the king what it meant.   Nobody understood the words of warning.   None that is except for a prophet of the Lord named Daniel.

25 “Now this is the inscription that was written out: ‘MENĒ, MENĒ, TEKĒL, UPHARSIN.’ 26 This is the interpretation of the message: ‘MENĒ’—God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it.  27 ‘TEKĒL’—you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient.  28 ‘PERĒS’—your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.”

The King James version of scripture states the word “TEKEL” as “Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting (or lacking)”.   Wow, can you imagine being Daniel and having to tell the king that GOD examined him and he didn’t measure up?    Daniel went on to tell Belshazzar that his kingdom would be taken from him and given to the Medes and Persians.    What a terrifying word of judgment!    That very night, this word of warning came to pass.   Belshazzar was murdered and the Medes and Persians took over the Babylonian empire.

It always amazes me how GOD constantly warns people about what lies ahead.   Amos 3:7 tells us “Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants…”.  That statement is as true today as when it was written over 2,700 years ago.    The book of Jonah tells of how GOD sent the prophet Jonah to warn an entire nation to repent because HIS judgment was coming.   Romans 13:11-12 encourages New Testament believers to “wake up” because “the day is at hand”.    Make no mistake, we are living in what Scripture calls “the Last Days”.    We are quickly approaching the day when Christ will return for HIS Church.    As that day draws near, I believe that GOD will continue to give us indications that events are unfolding in this generation just as HE did in generations past.  

In this blog we will attempt to point out events that we see unfolding around us which can be tied back to biblical prophecies describing events of the Last Days found in scripture.   Literally, we will seek to explore, the “Writing on the Wall” as we see it today.

Can you see that we are living in the last days?   If you were examined by God would you be found lacking or would you be one of the saved?   Take time today to surrender your life to JESUS CHRIST, our One True Hope.   He is coming back soon…be ready!

  God Bless,

Stephen