The LORD'S Day
Thursday, October 06, 2022
John is taken to The LORD’S Day
The Book Of Revelation Prophecies
(2 Peter 3:8) But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
(Joel 1:15) Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.
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The LORD’S Day is the one thousand year period in which JESUS rules with a Rod of Iron (discipline). It’s purpose is to discipline those that did not learn TRUTH while here in the flesh and fall away to satan as a result. The discipline is to prepare them to overcome satan at the end of The LORD’S Day when they are tested by satan when satan is loosed for a short season. Some make it, some do not. This period is more modernly known as the Millennium and is works only, no GRACE.
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In order to understand The Book Of Revelation, we need to realize the time frame at which John sees the vision.
(Revelation 1:9) I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
(Revelation 1:10) I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
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It is estimated by theologians that John saw this vision (The Revelation Of JESUS CHRIST) in the year 96 A.D..
In the vision, John is taken to the time when JESUS returns (also known as the beginning of The LORD’S Day). The things that John sees in the vision are with reference to The LORD’S Day, therefore are written as past tense from John’s perspective. From the perspective of the year 2024 A.D., JESUS still has not returned, so many of the things John sees in the vision are yet to be fulfilled in our future (for us that dwell on the earth in the year 2024 A.D.). At the end of the vision, John is returned to his normal time of 96 A.D..
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(Revelation 12:7) And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
(Revelation 12:8) And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
(Revelation 12:9) And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
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The things written in verses Revelation 12:7 through 12:9 are spoken of in the past tense from John’s perspective, but these things are yet to happen in our future. As far as the war in Heaven goes, I believe it has been going on for a long time. I believe it was going on back in the time of Daniel, and that it was going on at the time JESUS was on the earth. It took three weeks for the angel, Gabriel to reach Daniel when Gabriel was sent to Daniel and Michael the archangel had to come and stand in to fight for Gabriel so that Gabriel could get to Daniel. And JESUS said that they try to take The Kingdom of Heaven with violence. I believe that these UFOs that we see in our skies, and that is so much in the News lately are these angels as they are being cast out of Heaven to the earth. I say this because I have experienced some good angels in their ships that came to help me when I needed it. Remember, GOD'S election each have an angel that has the Face Of GOD. Our angel does not need an appointment when it comes to GOD'S election. So, for me, personally, I know who they are. If you ask, I will tell you what happened. Just ask me about The Day of The Helicopters. I don't speak the details of that happening here because that is not the subject of this Post.
Look at the following verses. We can see that the archangel Gabriel was sent to Daniel, but the archangel Michael had to help Gabriel so that he could reach Daniel. From these verses, we can see that it took Gabriel three weeks to reach Daniel due to the battle that was ongoing. We can also see that Gabriel was battling the prince of Persia. Gabriel also shows us that the prince of Grecia was next. What we can see from these verses is that there was an intense battle going on as the one world system beast government was being formed upon the earth. In king Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Media/Persia was the kingdom just before Alexander the great conquered Persia. I have reasons to believe that when we conquer the spiritual forces that we also conquer the physical forces, for the spiritual battles are what determine the physical state upon the earth at any given time.
(Daniel 10:1) In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
(Daniel 10:2) In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
(Daniel 10:3) I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
(Daniel 10:4) And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;
(Daniel 10:5) Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
(Daniel 10:6) His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
(Daniel 10:7) And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
(Daniel 10:8) Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
(Daniel 10:9) Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
(Daniel 10:10) And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
(Daniel 10:11) And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.
(Daniel 10:12) Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.
(Daniel 10:13) But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
(Daniel 10:14) Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.
(Daniel 10:15) And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
(Daniel 10:16) And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
(Daniel 10:17) For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
(Daniel 10:18) Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
(Daniel 10:19) And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
(Daniel 10:20) Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
(Daniel 10:21) But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
I'm not sure of the order of things, but I can say that in order for JESUS to say the following, that Heaven itself was again in battle. These verses say that from the time of John the Baptist until now (as JESUS Spoke) that the violent try to take the Kingdom of Heaven by force. Does this mean an ongoing war, or another battle? I think that understanding requires further study.
(Matthew 11:11) Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
(Matthew 11:12) And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
(Matthew 11:13) For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
(Matthew 11:14) And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
(Matthew 11:15) He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
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(Revelation 12:10) And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
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Still in our future, the accuser (one of the names of satan) of our brethren is cast to earth, as CHRIST takes HIS power. We can see by verse ten above, that at this point, the battle in Heaven has been won, but who are these brethren that satan is accusing to GOD day and night?
(Romans 8:33) Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
It’s GOD’S 7000, the election, the election, the predestined. We are delivered up for a testimony against satan, at which time THE HOLY SPIRIT will Speak through us.
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(Revelation 12:11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
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As written in Luke 21:12 through 21:19 (shown below), we are delivered up for a testimony against satan. This is the time when THE HOLY SPIRIT will Speak through us. Even the gainsayers (smart mouthed back talkers) cannot go against what THE HOLY SPIRIT Speaks through us. We hate this world, the way that it is. It’s satan’s one world system and we are not part of it. We are not like Lot’s wife, that we would look back and miss any part of it. We are GOD’S possession. We will not give in to satan’s temptations. We will possess our souls and patiently wait for The TRUE CHRIST to return (Luke 21:19).
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(Revelation 12:12) Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
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This is the hour of temptation. The great tribulation known as Jacob’s trouble that will come upon the whole earth.
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The following verses at the end of The Book Of Revelation are where John is about to return to his own time of 96 A.D..
(Revelation 22:6) And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
(Revelation 22:7) Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
(Revelation 22:8) And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
(Revelation 22:9) Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
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The angel tells John that he is a fellow servant with John. That he is one of the prophets. I wonder which prophet (Daniel, Ezekiel, Jeremiah)? Don’t read over those two verses (Revelation 22:8 and 22:9). The verses show that we will be angels in Heaven. There are other verses that show we used to be angels before coming here to the flesh, but that is a separate study.
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(Revelation 22:10) And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
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The proper name of The Book Of Revelation is The Revelation Of JESUS CHRIST. Revelation is the English translation of the word “Apocalypse” from the Greek language. Apocalypse means “to disclose”, the same as “to reveal” in English. JESUS has removed the Seals, all seven of them. We with eyes to see and ears to hear can understand The Bible, including The Revelation Of JESUS CHRIST. That is because we are GOD’S election.
(Romans 11:2) God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
(Romans 11:3) Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
(Romans 11:4) But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
(Romans 11:5) Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
(Romans 11:6) And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
(Romans 11:7) What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
(Romans 11:8) (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.
What is it that we have obtained, that we should not be blinded? Why do we have eyes to see and ears to hear? Because we (some of those angels from the previous age) did not bow to satan.
We already overcame satan back then. Israel did not obtain that, they did not overcome satan, so they are blinded. It is my opinion that it is merciful of GOD to blind Israel because if they did not overcome satan before, they will likely repeat that failure. By blinding them, they have a chance to overcome satan when the end time Temple is built by Zerubbabel or in the Millennium after the thousand years of Iron Rod discipline.
If they still worship satan when they know the TRUTH, that is unforgivable sin and they would go into the lake of Fire.
(Luke 8:10) And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
And when did we overcome satan?
(Ephesians 1:4) According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
(Ephesians 1:5) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
The answer is before the foundation of the world. That is when we had our names written into The Book Of Life. That is when we were predestined. But again, why?
Because we FIRST trusted in CHRIST (before the foundation of the world):
(Ephesians 1:12) That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
We didn’t bow to satan. We already chose WHO we love. We did not give in to satan’s temptations and deceptions of the previous age. We fought with GOD to overthrow satan when satan tried to take GOD’S THRONE. That is what we continue to do as we are delivered up. We fight. We are the warriors of GOD. We are already justified.
Now is the time for those that did not obtain what the election obtained to innocently make their decision without knowledge from before the foundation, to have their chance to come back to our FATHER while they wear the flesh veil. If they overcome, they make the first resurrection.
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(Revelation 22:11) He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
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As it says in verse Revelation 22:11, just plant the seed. Whether it grows or not is GOD’S decision, not ours. Whatever state we are in when the flesh part of this age ends is what we will be through the Millennium. The GRACE part of this age ends when JESUS returns. If we make the first resurrection, we are raised in Glory, but for those who do not make the first resurrection, they have the Millennium to prepare to try and overcome the devil at the end of the Millennium when he is loosed for a short time. If they do not overcome at that time, they are cast into the lake of FIRE, prepared for the devil and his angels.
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(Revelation 22:12) And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
(Revelation 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
(Revelation 22:14) Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
(Revelation 22:15) For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
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Verses Revelation 22:6 through 22:15 show when John returns to 96 A.D.. At this point, John has returned to his own time. Notice verse 22:14 is present tense again. Also notice that verse 22:15 shows that those who do such bad things as listed will not make it to have a right to The Tree Of Life and enter into the gates of the city when that time comes.
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The prophecies which show what will happen as we approach that point John speaks of in Revelation chapter twelve where we are delivered up is shown in The Gospels. Luke 21 shows one such instance. These prophecies are synchronized to the time frame in Revelation chapter twelve when satan is cast to earth as anti CHRIST.
(Luke 21:10) Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
(Luke 21:11) And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
(Luke 21:12) But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
(Luke 21:13) And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
(Luke 21:14) Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:
(Luke 21:15) For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
(Luke 21:16) And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.
(Luke 21:17) And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.
(Luke 21:18) But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
(Luke 21:19) In your patience possess ye your souls.
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For reference, Luke chapter 21 shows the future tense prophecy of our delivering up for a testimony. This is the same delivering up that is shown as past tense in Revelation 12.
Also, notice that it is death (one of satan’s names) that we are put to. That means we are delivered up to satan. It does not mean killed in the flesh.
In verse Luke 21:18 it states plainly that not a hair on our heads will perish. If they cannot hurt a hair on our head, then that means they cannot hurt us.
When you see statements like these, you have to look into the meanings of idioms and symbols. After all, we have eyes to see and ears to hear. That is what we are supposed to do.
Why would our family and friends want to turn us in to satan? It’s because they love us. It’s because they think that satan is JESUS and they want to get us saved. But they do not know what we know; that it’s satan disguising himself as CHRIST, but he is anti CHRIST. Anti in the Greek language means “instead of”, or "in the room of", not against.
The devil has two horns like a lamb, but speaks as a dragon. That is because he is the dragon disguising himself as GOD, in the form of CHRIST. We know this and would not give in to his temptations. For us, the election, giving in to satan’s temptations would be The UNFORGIVABLE Sin.
(2 Thessalonians 2:1) Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
(2 Thessalonians 2:2) That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
(2 Thessalonians 2:3) Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
(2 Thessalonians 2:4) Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
(Revelation 13:11) And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
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Conclusion:
The time frame of Revelation can be seen by realizing the opening and closing verses to the book. It is essential to know this in order to understand the prophecy.
Dear FATHER, Thank THEE for Blessing our Study of THY WORD! In JESUS' NAME, Amen!
