The Seventh Trumpet
Revelation 10 & 11 This period is an intermission between the 6th and 7th trumpet judgements, to give surviving sinners yet another opportunity to repent. John saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, who spoke in thunderous voices.John was not allowed to write what he heard.John was given a little book to eat. The seventh trumpet sounds. God reclaims the whole earth!The temple of God is opened in heaven, and the Ark of the Covenant is seen in it.…
The Seven Trumpet Judgements
Revelation 8 & 9 Millions of people and angels are constantly worshiping God. Then suddenly everything was silent for half an hour. During this quiet time the prayers of the saints were offered before God. The Seven Trumpet Judgements 1. Fire and hail mixed with blood. 1/3 of the trees and all the green grass was burnt up 2. A burning mountain was thrown into the sea. 1/3 of sea creatures died and 1/3 of the ships were destroyed 3.…
The Seven Seals
The 7 Seals Revelation 6 & 7While the Church is in Heaven, the 7 year tribulation begins on EarthFirst 4 seals:4 horsemen of the apocalypse Rider on the white horse It’s not Jesus – his crown is temporary Rider on the red horse – war Rider on the black horse- famine and financial disaster Rider on the pale horse- disease 25% of the world’s population will die from war, hunger and disease 5th seal – people killed during this tribulation…
Grace
Mercy: You don’t get the consequences you deserve Grace: You get favour you don’t deserve Grace is freedom The gift of grace from Jesus is available for everyone God’s grace is much greater than sin The law demands purity before approaching God. Grace invites us to come to God and let Jesus purify you. Keep walking in grace, don’t drift back towards legalism. Grace teaches us to love and live for God. When you grow in grace you grow in…
The Heaven Scene
Revelation 4 & 5 Beginning of the Things Yet to Come The rainbow around the throne signifies God’s grace – the reminder of His promise that He will never flood the earth again The thunder and lightning signifies God’s judgement. The writing on the backing the scroll signifies the conditions of redemption of a title deed.The scroll is the title deed to mankind, that Adam gave to the devil I’m the Garden of Eden.John wept because nobody could redeem mankind.But…
Laodicea – The Lukewarm Church
Laodicea was a very wealthy fashion, banking and medical center The church belonging to the people, rather than Jesus Vulnerable to attack, and always allied to whichever power was stronger. Jesus has nothing good to say about the coach of Laodicea Representative of the Apostate Church age Exhortation: Jesus encourages them to go through trials to strengthen their faith and strive for righteousness Jesus warns them to be zealous and repent Jesus is not in the church of Laodicea –…
Philadelphia – The Faithful Church
Rev 3:7-13 The Church of Philadelphia The Missionary church. The Philadelphia church has a commendation but no reproof Set up to spread culture to Lydia and Phrygia – cultural missionaries were sent out from there Built in an geologically unstable area, near a volcano with frequent earthquakes Philadelphia means ”brotherly love”, named by King Attallus II They were the faithful church. They kept Jesus’s word in the face of opposition. Jesus introduces himself as the Messiah – with authority to…
Sardis – The Dead Church
Sardis was the capital of the Lydian Empire, and very wealthy. Sardis was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 BC, and 129 BC was given to the Romans by the last Greek king of the area. Sardis was very cosmopolitan, including with its religion. Under Roman rule it was a religious mixing pot, adopting the Roman pagan religion as well as others, including Judaism and Christianity.The Synagogue, which was supposed to be a holy place of worship to the…
Thyatira – The Corrupt Church
Revelation 2:18-29 Chapter 1:19 is the outline of Revelation. Chapters 4-5 and 6-19 happen at the same time. Thyatira represents the dark ages church of 590 A.D. to 1517 A.D. Thyatira means “Continual Sacrifice” Jesus’ characteristics: Jesus mentions two: Son of God, and eyes of fire & feet of brass. Jesus is coming with judgement Commendation: Jesus is happy with their works, faith and love for Jesus Correction: Idol worship and sexual immorality. Exhortation: To those not following the system…
Smyrna – The Persecuted Church
Revelation 2:8-11 Letter to the church of Smyrna The name Smyrna is related to Myrrh Represents the Church Age of the Prophetic Church, up till the time of Constantine. 110AD – 318AD Jesus´ presents His character of once being dead, and is now alive. This was encouraging for the church whose attendance was in decline because its members were being persecuted and killed. Commendation: Jesus knows their works, tribulation and poverty. What is true wealth? The people of the church of Smyrna…
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