July 2015

Prophecy: A Covenant of Love

The purpose of prophecy is to prepare the bride for her Bridegroom. It reveals to us where Christ is at each step of His ministry and what He is currently doing to cleanse and purify His bride for the day when He comes to take her home. It’s the greatest love story ever told. Not only has He gone away to prepare a mansion for her, but He is also intimately active in cleansing her for the consummation of the wedding. This holy covenant, the marriage vow, assures us that His word will not return unto Him void but it will accomplish that for which it is sent. In Hosea 2:19-20, we read, “And I will betroth thee unto Me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto Me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in loving kindness, and in mercies. I will even betroth thee unto Me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.” This “knowing” is also referred to as the “at-one-ment” when we have been filled with the fullness of God.

Read more of The Purpose of Prophecy

In his converted state, Nebuchadnezzar, the author of Daniel chapter four, reflects back on the events that led to a most humbling experience when he found himself out in a pasture grazing with the animals, an experience through which he finally discerned the merciful loving kindness of the Most High God and how He rules over the kingdoms of men. It was not always so.

Read more of The Humbling of the High & Mighty Daniel Chapter 4

Prophecy reveals the controversy between the two governments, the government of God and the government of Satan. Satan’s main representative on earth is symbolized various ways in many passages of Scripture. For simplicity we will refer to him as antichrist. Historically, the antichrist has demonstrated the principles by which Satan rules his government, namely, self-exaltation and force. These attributes have been clearly revealed in his reign during the 1260 years of papal persecution. It is prophesied that the antichrist will again reign in terror, next time over the whole earth.

“But the judgment shall sit and they shall take away his dominion.” Dan 7:26

Does the Bible tell us when this judgment takes place?

Read more of Establishing The Time Of The Judgment, Daniel Seven, Part Three

Our purpose in this study is to focus on the character development that all must possess when Christ finishes His work interceding for us in the heavenly sanctuary. The controversy started in heaven with pride which led to self-trust, which is a lack of trust in God. In Eden we find Satan successfully used the same subtle temptations with Eve. Is man a god? Can man indeed save himself from sin and death? Do we need a Saviour? Can He be trusted to save us? Will this controversy end before we are convinced that

1) we cannot trust ourselves, and

2) we can trust God implicitly?

Read more of The Daily & the Abomination of Desolation

Our thoughts are rarely original but emerge from the gathering and sharing of insights among those who love truth. I want to thank the many diligent scholars from whom I have mined deeper insights into the yet-unfolding prophecies of Daniel and Revelation.

The opening chapter of Revelation promises, “Blessed is he that readeth….and keepeth…” As we seek that blessing through an orientation to these great prophecies remember that “the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand: but the wise shall understand.” Dan 12:10 Are we prepared to join that angel that comes down from heaven, having great power, lightning the earth with his glory and giving the message, “Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Rev 18:4

Read more of Understanding the Prophecies of Daniel & Revelation, 41 pages