Introduction to Eschatology

Prayer:

We do not cease to thank you, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to us the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 that the eyes of your understanding would be enlightened; that we may intimately know the hope of Your calling and the riches of the glory of Your inheritance in us, 19 the exceeding greatness of His power toward the believers, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when You raised Him from the dead and seated Him at Your right hand in the heavens 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And You put all things under His feet, and made Him head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. (Eph 1:16-23)

25 Let us not refuse the voice of the Holy Spirit who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him in the past, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks now from heaven, 26 whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, "Once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven." 27 Now this, "once more," indicates the removal of those things that can be shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. 29 For our God is a consuming fire. (Heb 12:25-29)

I DON’T WANT TO PRESENT ALL THE ANSWERS TO YOU IN REGARD TO ESCHATOLOGY, BUT RATHER SHAKE UP TRADITIONAL THINKING, WRONG CONCEPTS AND STIR YOU IN YOUR OWN RESEARCH TO FIND ANSWERS.

To the degree that we have deserted the love for the truth, there will be delusion in our thinking:

Because the unrighteous did not receive the love for the truth, that they might be saved, God will send them a strong delusion, that they should believe the lie. (2 Thessalonians 2:10-11)

Clarity is promised!

But concerning the times and the seasons (of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ), brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

3 For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. (referring to the Anti-Christ global peace treaty Dan 9:27)

4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.

5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. (1 Thess 5:1-5)

Main areas of revelation that need to be firmly established in order to understand God’s ways especially in terms of Eschatology are:

1) Symbols and Types

• Symbols (1 Cor 11:10) – something representing something else • Types (Rom 5:14) – persons representing other persons • Antitypes (1 Pet 3:21) – persons/things that are represented by others

• Numbers (Rev 13:18) – numbers representing not only a mathematical value but something/someone else or not even having any mathematical value but only symbolic meaning

20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2Pe 1:20-21 NKJ)

Like the Days of Noah and the days of Lot (Luk 17:26-29)

Like a Thief in the Night (1 Thess 5:2; 2 Pet 3:10) The Last Trumpet (1 Cor 15:52) The Day of the Lord (Is, Jer, Eze, Joe, Am Ob, Zep, Zech, Mal) The Birth Pains of a Woman in labor (1 Thess 5:3) Former and Latter Rain (Hos 6:3; Joe 2:23)

Symbol / Refere

Type Explanation nce Yeshua. Like Yeshua Abraham was

Abraham victorious over the Babylonian Gen 14

army

Adam Yeshua is the last Adam 1 Cor 15:45

Rapture. The ark saved the faithful

Ark of Noah believers from the judgments of Matt 24:37

God upon earth.

The ark was covered with made of

wood covered with gold. This

Ark of the speaks of Yeshua being both human

Ex 25

Covenant and divine. The mercy seat on top

speaks of the throne of God, of His

very presence.

2) Biblical Covenants and Dispensations

Simplified Scheme

a) Age of Conscience 1-2000 (3971-1971 BCE) b) Age of Israel 2000-4000 (1971 BCE-30 CE) c) Age of the Church 4000-6000 (30-2030 CE) d) Age of the Messiah 6001-7000 (2030-3030 CE) e) Eternity after 7000 (after 3030 CE)

Covenant Scheme

a) Edenic Covenant / Innocence 1-8 (3971-3964 BCE) b) Adamic Covenant / Conscience 8-1655 (3964-2315 BCE) c) Noahic Covenant / Civil Government 1655-7000 (2315 BCE-3030 CE) d) Abrahamic Covenant / Patriarchs 2000-7000 (1971 BCE-3030 CE) e) Mosaic Covenant / Law 2451-4000 (1520 BCE-30 CE) f) New Covenant / Grace 4000-7000 (30-3030 CE) g) Davidic Covenant / Messiah 3000-7000 (1000 BCE-3030 CE) h) Eternal Covenant / New Earth after 7000 (after 3030 CE) The Words

a) Promises of blessing b) Promises of cursing c) Natural, national and temporal promises d) Spiritual and eternal promises

The Terms

Conditions under which the words are fulfilled.

The Oath

An oath always makes a covenant irrevocable. Without an oath the promises may be subject to change or cancellation.

The Blood

Sacrifice – Mediator – Sanctuary

Revocable covenants were usually temporal, irrevocable ones eternal.

3) God’s appointments with His people (the Festivals)

Meeting the Lamb of God – Passover Eating the Bread of Life – Unleavened Bread Experiencing the Resurrection – First Fruits The Power to Witness – Pentecost The Great Awakening – Trumpets Deliverance from All Evil – Atonement Never Stop the Celebration – Tabernacles

4) Men’s Wedding tradition vs. God’s Wedding Custom

1) The Selection of the Bride

Usually, the father of the groom chose the bride. The father would send his trusted servant, known as the agent of the father, to search for the bride (e.g. Gen 24). The Holy Spirit and the bridal church are the agents to bring new believers to Yeshua and to convey His invitation to them:

And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:17)

2) The Bride Price

The groom had to pay a price for the bride to her parents. Yeshua paid this price for the believers.

For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:20)

3) The Betrothal

The betrothal is the first stage of the marriage. This legally binds the bride and groom together in a marriage contract, except they don’t physically life together. Whenever a person invites Yeshua to become Lord of her/his life, this contract is made and sealed.

Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity." (2 Timothy 2:19)

4) The Marriage Contract

The Ketubah is the marriage contract that states the bride price, the promises of the groom and the rights of the bride. Ketubah means, “That which is written”. The Scriptures are the Ketubah of the believers.

5) The Consent of the Bride

Just as the bride had to publicly agree to the written document so must the believer.

But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:8-10)

6) Various Gifts and the Cup of the Covenant

The rite of betrothal is completed when the groom gives something of value to the bride and she accepts it. The gift most often given today is the ring. The gifts to the bride are symbols of love, commitment, and loyalty. Yeshua has showered His bride with many gifts (Rom 12; 1 Cor 12; Eph 4:7-8).

In addition, at this point, the cup of the covenant was shared and sealed between the bride and the groom with the drinking of wine. In doing so, the couple drinks from a common cup. A new cup is first given to the groom to sip and then is given to the bride. Afterward it is destroyed so no one can use it ever again. Here we see the difference between the bridal virgins and the bride. The bride is the one who drinks from the same cup as Yeshua and thereby partakes of His baptism of fire:

He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." (Matthew 26:39)

Yeshua also gave the church the cup of His new covenant (1 Cor 11) as a symbolic invitation for all believers to become part of His bride. Very few actually are willing to do that in the sense described in above verse.

7) Ceremonial Washing and Anointing with Oil

The washing indicates a separation from the former way of living to a new way. In the case of marriage, it indicates leaving the old life for a new life with the groom. After the bath (baptism in water) the bride is anointed with precious anointing oils (baptism in the Holy Spirit).

"When I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; so I spread My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine," says the Lord GOD. "Then I washed you in water; yes, I thoroughly washed off your blood, and I anointed you with oil. (Ezekiel 16:8-9)

8) The Preparation of the Couple's Home

At this point, the bridegroom leaves for his father’s house to prepare the bridal chamber. It was understood to be the man’s duty to go away to be with his father, build a house, and prepare for the wedding feast. Before he goes, he will make a statement to the bride: “I go to prepare a place for you; if I go, I will return again unto you.” This is what Yeshua did for the believers:

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. (John 14:1-3)

9) The Consecration of the Bride

Before the groom could return and get the bride, the groom’s father had to be satisfied that the son had made every necessary preparation. Only then could he give permission to the son to go and get the bride. The bridegroom did not know exactly when his father would declare the bridal chamber fit and send him to go get her.

But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. Watch, therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming - in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning - lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!" (Mark 13:32-37)

In the mind of the bride, the groom could come at any time, even in the middle of the night. Therefore, she had to be ready at all times. Surely she asked herself sometimes whether he would come back at all (2 Pet 3:1-13).

10) The Return of the Bridegroom

The time of the return of the groom was usually at midnight. When the groom did come he came with a shout and the sound of the shofar.

And at midnight a cry was heard: 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!' (Matthew 25:6)

And here we see the ram’s horn:

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God (Feast of Trumpets). 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. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed - in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet (Feast of Trumpets). For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

The marriage between the bride and the groom will take place under the wedding canopy (hebr. chuppah). Since seven is a symbol of chuppah, we can see that when Yeshua gives a shout for His bride accompanied by the blowing of a shofar, the marriage between Yeshua and His bride will take place under the canopy of Heaven. The marriage ceremony will have a sacred procession in which only the bride and her bridal virgins were allowed to participate. The bride was usually carried in an embroidered carriage and the virgins were all around with oil lamps mounted on stakes, which was supposed to give light to all. In other words, a virgin with a non-functioning lamp had no business in the procession, because she could not fulfill her duties at all as the procession was always during a time when the night was darkest. The groom will be led to the chuppah first. When He approaches it the cantor and all bystanders chant: “Blessed is he who comes.” This means “welcome”. Yeshua said that He would not return for His bride until these words were said:

For I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!' (Matthew 23:39)

The groom is greeted like a king under the chuppah. During this time, Yeshua will be crowned King under the chuppah of heaven.

11) The Consummation of the Marriage and the Return of the Couple

The groom would abduct his bride together with her bridal virgins in order to go to the bridal chamber. Only the couple will actually enter the wedding chamber (chadar), where the marriage will be consummated. The best friend of the groom and the bridal virgins would wait outside. The couple would stay in that wedding chamber for seven days. At the end of the seven days, they will come out again.

Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babes; let the bridegroom go out from his chamber (chadar), and the bride from her dressing room (chuppah). (Joel 2:16)

After the seven days of consummation of the marriage in the chamber, the friend of the bridegroom will stand at the door of the bridal chamber waiting for the groom to tell him about the consummation of the marriage.

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is fulfilled. (John 3:29)

12) The Marriage Celebration

The marriage supper will be taking place after this and only the guests of the Father of the groom will be invited to the banquet meal.

Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready. And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Then he said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!' „And he said to me, "These are the true sayings of God." (Revelation 19:7-9)

And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Matthew 8:11-12)

5) The custom of the Coronation of a Jewish King

1) The Declaration of the Decree

First a royal decree was issued to inform all citizens who would be the new king and what extend his kingdom would have.

I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, 'You are My Son (king), today I have begotten You. Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession (extend of the kingdom). (Psalm 2:7-8)

2) The Taking up of the Golden Scepter

The scepter is the emblem of the royal office each king carries

But to the Son He says: "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. (Psalm 45:6; Hebrews 1:8)

3) Taking up of the iron Rod or Sword

The rod speaks of the righteous judgment and the military power of the king. It is synonymous to the royal sword.

You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel. (Psalm 2:9; Revelation 2:27)

Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. (Revelation 19:15)

4) Reception of the Crown

Every king must receive at least one crown at his coronation. If he is to become ruler over more than one nation, several crowns are given to him. In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs usually wore two crowns (upper and lower Egypt). The popes wear three crowns and Yeshua many of them speaking of the fact that He is King of many/all kingdoms:

His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. (Revelation 19:12)

5) Taking up of the Throne and the Anointing with precious Oil

During this part of the ceremony the king rides on a white mule and then sits down on the throne and receives a full ram's horn full of anointing oil over His head (1 Kings 1:39). Priests, prophets or the elders of the people take the oil and thereby confirm a covenant with the king that he would rule them until his death. In the case of Yeshua the Father will anoint Him (Ps 45:7) and He will rule forever thereby fulfilling God's promise for the eternal continuation of the royal line of David (1 Kings 2:4).

The king also said to them, take with you the servants of your lord, and have Solomon my son ride on my own mule, and take him down to Gihon. There let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel; and blow the horn (Trumpets; Rapture), and say, 'Long live King Solomon!' (1 Kings 1:33-34)

6) The Acclamation

The acclamation is the shout of the people: “Long live the king!” accompanied by loud and long-lasting clapping.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. He will subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet (Feast of Trumpets; Rapture). Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our

King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with understanding. God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne. The princes of the people have gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted. (Psalm 47)

7) Subjects vow allegiance and receive their commissioning

It was required for all subjects to visit the king shortly after the enthronement acknowledging their allegiance and receiving their commissioning from Him about what their responsibilities would be under the new government (e.g. 1 Kings 4). This is considered an act of worship.

And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth do not come up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, on them there will be no rain. (Zechariah 14:17)

At this point our King Yeshua will reward each one of His faithful servants with numerous and manifold prices:

And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom (completion of steps 1-6), he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying, 'Master, your mina has earned ten minas.' And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.' And the second came, saying, 'Master, your mina has earned five minas.' Likewise he said to him, 'You also be over five cities.' (Luke 19:15-19)

This is a judgment based on the faithfulness and diligence of His servants, not to be confused with the judgment of the nations in 6001 (2030 CE). I believe that the cities mentioned here are actual cities in the Millennium over which faithful believers will be given a position of authority. Note that the third servant in this prophetic parable was not thrown into outer darkness as in the other parable in Matt 25:14-30. In other words Luke describes the judgment over the immortal, prudent virgins in heaven (can't lose salvation anymore) and Matthew speaks about another judgment of the mortal sheep on earth in the year 2030. Whoever has not understood the severity of the Lord after the Great Tribulation can not only loose his rewards, but also his salvation in the worst case even though he might qualify as a sheep in the first stage of the judgment. Let us take this as a warning not to be negligent in our service to the Lord! 6) Confusion of the Rapture and the Second Coming

Event Wedding Tradition Divine Festivals

Feast of Trumpets – Yeshua comes with Groom comes for the bride Rapture the last trumpet to catch up the prudent

and her maids

virgins in the air

Day of Atonement – Yeshua comes with

Second Groom and bride come for the the great trumpet and with the saints to

Coming wedding banquet and guests judge the nations

The people that propose post-tribulation theology fall into the same trap today as did most Jewish theologians during the time before Yeshua first came to earth. The rabbis back then did not realize that the Messiah was announced to come twice (Hos 6:3): first as the sacrificial Passover Lamb that takes away our sin (Is 53; Ps 22) and secondly as the King of Kings and Judge of the Nations (Ps 2; Zech 14) with a time gap in between. As Christians, we are challenged in the exact same way such as to differentiate between His appearing as Groom (Matt 25:1-13) and His return with the saints as King of Kings and Judge of the Nations (Matt 25:31-46).

7) The ancient understanding of Stars and Constellations

7 Planets = 7 Archangels = 7 different revelations of Jesus

Star Angel Ancient Name Attribute of Jesus Sun Michael (Who is like God?) The Greater Light Divinity – Son of God Moon Gabriel (God is my strength) The Smaller Light Humanity – Son of Man Mercury Raphael (God heals) The Smaller Morning Star Jesus, the Prophet Venus Haniel (Joy of God) The Greater Morning Star The Messenger of the Covenant Mars Samael (Anger of God) The Warrior The Man of War Jupiter Sachiel (Covering of God) The King King of Kings Saturn Cassiel (Presence of God) The Peaceful One Prince of Peace

Walk through Stellarium: Virgin, Scales, Eagle, Archer, Kid of the Goat, Man pouring Water, Fishes, Lamb, Bull, Unity, Hiding Place, Lion.

Zodiac Constellation Revelation of Jesus Virgo Virgin Nativity Libra Scales Crucifixion Scorpius Eagle Triumph over Darkness Sagittarius Archer Spiritual Warfare Capricornus Kid of the Goat Atoning Sacrifice Aquarius Man pouring Water Heavenly Blessings Pisces Fishes One New Man Church Aries Lamb Lamb of God Taurus Bull Authority to Judge Gemini Unity First and Second Coming Cancer Hiding Place Protecting the Bride Leo Lion Eternal King

8) Failure to understand Horology

All Calendars • Are based on mathematical models • Have errors (including Jewish Calendar!) • Need correction • Have a limited time of validity • Are based on the movement of Sun or Moon, or both

God’s original timekeepers are the Sun, Moon and the Stars. All calendars must be calibrated by astronomical observations. The observation is superior in accuracy than the man-made calendar, which is a mere tool.

Ancient Hebrew records indicate a Solar year of 360 days and 12 Lunar months of 30 days each. 30 – age of full maturity; 12 – apostolic completeness

900 years later (Enoch 620-985): Solar year = 364 days. 12 months with 30 days and 4 intercalary days. Correction of lunar phases needed.

Another 2,400 years later (Isaiah): Solar year 365.24 days; Months of 29 and 30 days; leap month; correction of solar and lunar phases needed to correct calendar

Another 2,300 years later (tribulation): Solar year 360 days; 12 months of 30 days restored and carried over into the kingdom. Confirmed in Daniel & Revelation

Time Solar Year Lunar Month Calendar Correction Before Fall 360 days 12 x 30 days Not needed Fall to Deluge 364 days 12 x 30 days 4 intercalary days Deluge to Isaiah Various lengths Various lengths Very difficult; precise biblical chronology of time of kings is not possible Time of Isaiah till 365.24 days 12 x 29 or 30 days Leap month Beginning of Great Tribulation Beginning of Great 360 days 12 x 30 days Not needed Tribulation till Eternity

9) Canonization of the Bible.

Christians all over the world base their faith on the Word of God and that is what we should always do. But what exactly is the Word of God? Different groups of Christians seem to have quite different definitions of what they mean by that. Having grown up in the Protestant Western part of Christianity I used to say: “The 66 books”. We all know which books I am referring to when I say that.

Why do we say that? Because we grew up in Western church tradition and as such we base our beliefs in this subject on the decree of pope Damasus I at the council of Rome in 4352 (382 CE) and his commission of the Catholic Bible (Vulgate) in 4353 (383 CE). This version of the Bible contained 75 books. The 66 books we hold dear today plus 9 books we today call Pseudo-Epigrapha.

Why was the number of books reduced in the Protestant Church? This mainly goes back to the influence of the German reformer Martin Luther and his epic work of translating the Bible into the common German language. However, he not only removed the 9 Pseudo-Epigrapha from the canon, but he also tried to remove the books of Hebrews, James, Jude, and Revelation. If he had succeeded, we would only consider 62 books as the Bible today.

He tried doing this because these four books contained passages that contradicted certain important Protestant doctrines such as sola scriptura and sola fide. I suggest it is a better approach to go the other way around: adapt doctrine so it lines up with the Word!

But let’s have a look what other parts of the Church say. Churches such as the Greek Orthodox, the Slavonic Orthodox, the Georgian Orthodox, the Armenian Apostolic, the Syriac Orthodox, the Coptic Orthodox, and the Ethiopian Orthodox all or partially include many additional books into their canon. Who is right? Are we just going with one of these traditions or do we really want to know what Jesus would do?

I have tried to outline briefly what the leaders of different groups inside the church have been teaching their followers. Since they contradict each other more or less this seems not to be the path to understanding.

Whenever I face questions like this I try and go back and ask: What about Jesus? What did He say? What did He do? What did the Apostles teach and do? What is the true?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (John 1:1-5)

In other words: The Word of God is NOT a book or a collection of books! The Bible is NOT the Word of God! Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God is the Word of God! The Bible itself in some passages clarifies that it NOT always contains the Word of God, but also the word of man (e.g. 1 Cor 7:10.12; 2 Cor 11:17).

When we say, we base our faith on the Word of God, this must mean, we base our faith on Jesus alone! On Him, on what He said and what He did! Not on men and their changing opinions!

Any book we may read may contain the Word, Jesus, to a certain degree. To that degree, that book talks about the Word of God but isn’t the Word Himself. Let me make this clearer: I believe that all 66 books of the Western Canon contain enormous amounts of Jesus, The Word. But nowhere does Jesus or any of these 66 books talk about “the Bible” or a collection of 66 books.

So if we want to know more about the Word of God, we need to learn more about the person of Jesus. The books of the Bible are a great place to start, but does it end there? Did the apostles use our Western Canon? Did they exclude people from churches, because they were reading other books as well?

What it comes down to really is: What did Jesus do? What did His immediate followers, the Apostles do? Which books did they read? Isn’t Jesus supposed to be our example in everything? First and foremost, he read, spoke about, and fulfilled what we call the Jewish Scriptures of the Torah, the Prophets, and the Psalms (Luk 24:44). These books and the books that tell us about the fulfillment of their prophecies (the writings of the apostles) must be our first focus. But in order for us to understand these books in their cultural context, in their symbolism and the worldviews of the respective authors, we should also read at least those books that were quoted by the initial writers:

• Jasher (Josh 10:13; 2 Sam 1:18) • The Wars of the Lord (Num 21:14) • Iddo the Seer (2 Chr 9:29; 12:15; 13:22) • Testament / (1 Ki 11:41; Matt 12:42; Luk 11:31) • Annals of King David (1 Chr 27:24) • Nathan the Prophet (1 Chr 29:29; 2 Chr 9:29) • Gad the Seer (1 Chr 29:29) • Prophecy of Ahija (2 Chr 9:29) • Jehu (2 Chr 20:34) • Acts and Prayers of Manasseh (2 Chr 33:18) • Sayings of the Seers (2 Chr 33:19) • Lamentations of Josiah (2 Chr 35:25) • Chronicles of Ahasuerus (Est 2:23; 6:1; 10:2; Neh 12:23) • Enoch (Jud 4,6,13,14-15; 2 Pet 2:4; 3:13) • Epistle to the Laodiceans (Col 4:16) • Life of Adam and Eve (2 Cor 11:14) • (Jud 9) • Martyrdom of Isaiah (Heb 11:37) • 3 Corinthians (1 Cor 5:9)

Now here is the problem: Do we have copies of all of these books in a language we can understand? Even utilizing the power of the internet the answer will be: No! Some of these books have been lost, others were only preserved in parts or more or less altered. The books of the Western Canon do have a high text quality, but even they have problematic passages when one manuscript is compared to the other: missing parts, small contradictions, etc.

The bottom line is this: We must base our faith in Jesus the Messiah, our very Life from Heaven. He is the cornerstone. He alone is infallible, unalterable, and perfect in all His ways. He will teach us His ways using the books of the Protestant Canon, but also using other sources such us some of those mentioned above or even inspired writings of other ages. We can even learn more about Him from contemporary writers who spend much time with Him and wrote under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Anything that has human activity involved will be flawed to a degree. We must base our faith on a perfect Person, not a perfect book! So in order for us to understand Him, who is our only hope, we must become more like Him and study the books He and His followers studied and we need to rely on the Holy Spirit to discern whether a doctrine is in line with Him, with what He said and did or whether it is not. This is the only way we can go:

Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. (Matthew 7:12-16)

That said, this study is based mainly on the books of the Protestant Canon, but especially when we seek a full understanding of the End of Times we have to take a broader look and look at some of the other books the Early Christians were reading and listening to. Let’s get started into this new world of revelation! 10) Distorted Worldview caused by secular educational system

Up until about 18th century one could not teach at a university and most schools if there was not at least some foundational education in theology but beginning with the time of the French revolution many principles that used to be common knowledge were thrown overboard in the educational system.

Principles of Uniformity (Charles Lyell, 1797-1875):

- Influences most branches of science today - No process took place in the past that is not taking place at present - Not only the nature of phenomena, but also their intensity has never been different than at present - Foundation for theory of Evolution (Darwin) - Foundation for modern Physics and Cosmology (Newton, Einstein, Sagan, Hawking)

What we are not told in school:

- Uniformity is a statement of faith, faith only in what is currently measurable and observable. - Uniformity denies any other form of faith such as faith in God and the Bible. - Uniformity denies legitimacy of historical records if they conflict with what’s currently measurable and observable. - Postulate of a theory of Everything: Combining Nuclear Force, Gravity, Strong and Weak Forces in one big formula. Produces endless new theories and contradictions (delusion that God promised). - Uniformity is not a scientific, but rather a religious principle. It is the religion of the God called ‘EGO’, ME, I. Only what I, the educated human can presently understand can be true. - Uniformity is highly prideful as it rejects and denies anything outside its own scope. (God resists the proud!!)

Catastrophism (Immanuel Velikovsky, 1895-1979):

- Original approach of science - Based on historical records of all ethnic groups - Possibility that laws of nature as observed today were different in the past - Change happened fast and drastic through a number of catastrophes. - There is only one force in nature that can explain everything. Scientists call it Electromagnetism; the Bible calls it the Power of God. - There is complete agreement between Biblical records and records of ancient civilizations in regard to these ancient catastrophes on: a) What happened b) When it happened c) The cause of the catastrophe

These catastrophes are mentioned in the Bible:

- Creation - Noah’s Flood - Tower of Babel - Sodom & Gomorrah - Exodus - Joshua’s Battle and the prolonged day - Sundial of Ahaz

Explains ➔ Terraforming ➔ Changes in the solar system ➔ Confusion of languages ➔ Missing historical records of mankind ➔ Why ancient civilizations had different sets of calendars at different times ➔ Why Carbon dating does not work for anything older than 2,700 years. ➔ Why Creation is scientifically speaking the far more sound explanation for the origin of the universe and life. ➔ Why the Bible is 100% reliable not only in spiritual matters (THEOLOGY), but also in EVERY other branch of science!!!!

Since the time of Isaiah, earth has been in a state of relative peace and quietness. Only small scale volcanic activity and minimal shifts in the earth’s plates.

12) The house of god in Egypt

• Only remaining true House of Worship

• Key to the revival in Egypt (Is 19)

• In the middle of the earth and of Egypt

• Inner passage ways speaking of 6,000 year history of mankind

• Pyramids resemble the outline of the constellation of the Messiah (Orion) with 7 main stars on earth.

• 144,000 white casing stones plus golden Cap/Cornerstone pointing to the Lamb and His bride.

• Built by great End-times prophet Enoch under God’s instruction and revelation. (Jasher 3; 2 En 51:5)

• Contains wisdom of all areas of science in the actual stone construction: biology, geometry, geography, mathematics, astronomy, electricity, electrochemistry, electromagnetics, metallurgy, hydrogeology, medicine, chemistry, and advanced physics

• Part of ancient equator – speaking of the unity of the people of God.

Why do I talk about this?

8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (2Pe 3:8 NKJ)

If we don’t understand where we come from, and where we stand right now, we can not understand where we are going! If we believe that the Bible errs in one single thing, we will not understand where we’re going!

ESCHATOLOGY – Teaching of the Last Things ARCHEOLOGY – Teaching of the First Things, normally understood in terms of human civilization, but here meant in terms of everything including Christ and all matters pertaining to theology!

TRUTH CAN ONLY BE FOUND IF WE DARE TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING AND APPLY A CHRIST CENTERED APPROACH IN EVERYTHING TO HELP US NAVIGATE AND DISCERN BETWEEN TRUTH AND LIE!

160 The entirety of Your WORD is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. (Psa 119:160)

Jesus Christ is not only the end of all things, He is also the beginning of everything.

He is the Alpha and Omega. He is A and Z. He is Aleph and Taph.

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! (Rev 22:20)

The Aleph / Tav (Title of Jesus) comes at the end of the 4th (Calvary) and at the end of the 6th (Mt of the Messiah) day. 5th and 6th day He is in heaven. 7th day He is on earth.

Preaching on End Times:

But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (Gal 4:4 NKJ)

But when the fullness of time will have come, God will send His Son a second time, coming in the clouds in great glory to judge the nations of the earth.

8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (2Pe 3:8-9 NKJ)

Don’t forget the 7,000 year doctrine! Don’t forget, He doesn’t delay even though we think he does. He gave this time frame for one reason:

THAT NONE SHOULD PERISH, AND ALL SHOULD COME TO REPENTANCE.

25 For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. (Rom 11:25)

That is the same as:

14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Mat 24:14)

So is His coming imminent? Is His coming delayed?

What happened at the end of His first coming? He left Israel in the Ascension. For how long? Can we say?

14 For I will be like a lion to Ephraim, And like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them and go away; I will take them away, and no one shall rescue.

Persecution and Dispersion of the Jews increased at the time when He went back to heaven. They won’t have any hope.

15 I will return again to My place Till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me."

He will return to heaven (to prepare the bridal chamber!) until Israel will repent. They will seek Jesus face in earnesty.

Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up.

This is what they will say: Let us return to Jesus, He has disciplined us, but He alone can heal us as a nation.

2 After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight.

Israel says: At the end of 2,000 years we will be restored spiritually and during the 3 rd millennium we will be raised up with him, permanently living in His presence.

3 Let us know, Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, Like the latter and former rain to the earth. (Hos 5:14-6:3 NKJ)

Israel will say: Let us pursue Jesus, because His ways are as certain as the rising of the Sun every morning. His comings to Israel are like the rain: His first coming is like the latter rain and His second coming is like the former rain to planet earth.

Same truth confirmed in 6 other places.

2,000 years between the year of the Ascension and the year of the Second coming. First coming culminated in the events of the latter rain in the first month (Joel 2:15).

Second coming will culminate in the events of the former rain in the seventh month (Tishri).

Israel is completely blind in terms of Jesus and the revelation of the . Are we humble enough to admit that we may be completely blinded in terms of one the areas mentioned in this lecture? To the degree that we are, we can not understand ESCHATOLOGY which is the Glorious Crown of all Theology! While all Theology is the Glorious Crown of All Science!