The Time Of Trouble
The Time of Trouble mentioned in the book of Daniel must not be confused with the expected Y2K computer problems so much in the news these days. The two are totally different. The Time of Trouble is seldom mentioned, even by believers; but it will be devastating when it comes. The Y2K issue is on
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The Signs of Christ’s Return
Before leaving this earth to return to his Father, Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) plainly stated that he would come back again. John 14:1-3 “… And If I go”, said he, “… I will come again.” When questioned by his disciples as to the ‘sign’ of his return and the end of this
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The Shofar
INTRODUCTION A ‘shofar’ is a ram’s horn trumpet, one of the earliest wind instruments known to man. Its symbolic use by the people of Israel is described in this article. In November 1998 I visited London for a few days. I went there simply to learn how to play the ‘shofar.’ A Christian living
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Seals 1 – 4
Revelation Chapter Four This chapter begins with the prophet seeing a vision of the Almighty seated on His throne. In Jehovah’s (Yahweh’s) right hand the prophet sees a scroll which is sealed with seven seals. The only one in the universe who is qualified to open the sealed scroll is Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus Christ,
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The Number 666
In contrast to the Number 777, the treble sixes – 666 – represent Satan, the perfection of imperfection: the unholy and immature one: the one who will always fall short of Yahweh’s moral stature just as the number 6 will always fall short of the number 7. Perhaps that is why Satan seeks to abolish
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The Mark of the Beast
Towards the end of the Bible in the book of the Revelation (chapters 13 & 14) there is prophecy concerning an end-time dictator who is scheduled to rule the whole world. In symbolic language he is called The Beast! Elsewhere in Scripture he is known as: The Man of Sin The Man Lawlessness The Son
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The False Prophet
1. Introduction The scriptures contain many warnings about false prophets and their miracle-working powers. Miracles are inexplicable wonders attributed to the supernatural. Because men and women are fascinated with miracles, the agents of darkness use them to bolster error and to lead people away from obeying the Almighty’s commandments. The fact is, falsehood cannot stand
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The Coming Exodus
Readings: Ezekiel 20, Revelation 12 1. THE FIRST EXODUS The story of ancient Israel’s exodus from Egypt is well known. One would be hard pressed to find a Christian minister who had not, at some time or another, told his congregation the story. Of how Israel (Jacob) and his family settled in Egypt at the
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The Bottomless Pit (Abyss)
1. Introduction There are several interpretations as to what constitutes the Bottomless Pit or Abyss. It is, say some Christians, the ‘industrial regions of Europe’ from which billions of tons of smoke pour forth every year. Others contend that the Abyss is the ‘uninhabited earth.’ Still others say that the word Abyss is simply a
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The 144,000
Introduction There is a prophecy in the New Testament concerning 144,000 Israelites who, in the closing days of this age, are to be sealed in their foreheads with the seal of the living God. Christian groups in the past have written volumes in answer to the question: Who are the 144,000 Israelites? I quote the
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