Do you want the truth? Here is the truth about eschatology
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In Ezekiel 2:8-10 thru 3:1-3 we have a similar scripture where Ezekiel is told to eat the scroll, which is figurative of the word of God as food. For after he eats the scroll Ezekiel is told to go to the house of Israel and speak God's words to them. It is the same here with John. When the angel says, "You must prophesy again before many peoples, nations, languages and kings." I don't believe that the word "again" is in reference to the book or Revelation having been previously prophesied about, but is referring to the fact that John prophesied about the word of God before he was banished to the island of Patmos and that he was not going to remain in exiled and would have opportunity to prophesy to peoples, nations, languages and kings about all of this information contained in the book of Revelation.
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I think it's always been this way. In Thessalonians I notice that Paul is telling them not to be carried away in their thinking that the day of the Lord was then past as if they were afraid they had missed it. I notice that even though they didn't understand that(eschatology) that Paul still loved them and saw them precious.
So now "we've " jumped to Thessalonians where the man of sin was alive when he wrote to them but he's still waiting for the next temple to be built.
(2 Th 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition )
(2 Th 2:6 And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time )
Paul states he was being restrained in his day, so how is he able to be alive for nearly 2000 years?
(2 Th 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition )
(2 Th 2:6 And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time )
Paul states he was being restrained in his day, so how is he able to be alive for nearly 2000 years?
garee, you manage to convert every Bible truth into a parable. That is neither biblical nor true. A parable represents something else. But everything in Scripture does NOT represent something else. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF CONFUSION.
There is nothing parabolic about Revelation 11. Indeed Revelation 11, 12, and 13 are all revelations of things which will occur during the 3 1/2 year reign of the Antichrist (the Beast of Revelation 13)
There is nothing parabolic about Revelation 11. Indeed Revelation 11, 12, and 13 are all revelations of things which will occur during the 3 1/2 year reign of the Antichrist (the Beast of Revelation 13)
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To prophecy is to declare the will of God without reference to time. (past, present, future). in any book .
To prophecy again would be to continue declaring it as the word of God. . . prophecy. Prophecy not against another commandment is another way the word prophecy is used . It can be used to bring new prophecy like the reference in Joel .Used twice to emphasize a certain matter therefore adding to the old as a witness.
The word of God it would seem by some is for fortune telling or future telling alone. That could cause confusion.
No. You are suggesting that Bible interpretation is arbitrary. That is not so. We are given sufficient evidence to determine what is a metaphor and what is not. And we are also required to take all Scripture into account. So let's focus on Revelation 11.
VISION OF A LITERAL FUTURE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM
1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
CORRESPONDENCE TO A LITERAL 42 MONTH REIGN OF THE ANTICHRIST
2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
TWO PROPHETS ARE LITERALLY WITNESSES DURING THIS TIME
3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
TWO METAPHORS APPLIED TO THESE TWO PROPHETS
4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
METAPHOR OF GOD'S JUDGMENT BEING PRONOUNCED BY THE TWO PROPHETS
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE MINISTRIES OF MOSES AND ELIJAH
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
BOTH PROPHETS TO BE LITERALLY KILLED
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
METAPHORS FOR THE WICKEDNESS OF JERUSALEM AT THAT TIME
8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
THE CORPSES OF THE TWO PROPHETS ARE REFUSED BURIAL
9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer [allow] their dead bodies to be put in graves.
REJOICING OVER THE DEATH OF THE TWO PROPHETS IDENTIFIED AS SUCH
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
RESURRECTION OF THE PROPHETS AND GREAT FEAR AMONG THE MOCKERS
11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
HEAVENLY SUMMONS AND THE RAPTURE OF MOSES AND ELIJAH*
12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
A LITERAL GREAT EARTHQUAKE IN JERUSALEM (PROBABLE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE)
13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
*The literal coming to earth of Elijah before the Day of the LORD was prophesied in Malachi. Only Moses and Elijah met with Christ at His transfiguration and spoke with Him of His exodus. The miracles in Rev 11:6 indicate the high probability that Moses and Elijah will be on earth during the reign of the Antichrist, and preach the Gospel to unconverted Jews as well as the whole world.
VISION OF A LITERAL FUTURE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM
1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
CORRESPONDENCE TO A LITERAL 42 MONTH REIGN OF THE ANTICHRIST
2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
TWO PROPHETS ARE LITERALLY WITNESSES DURING THIS TIME
3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
TWO METAPHORS APPLIED TO THESE TWO PROPHETS
4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
METAPHOR OF GOD'S JUDGMENT BEING PRONOUNCED BY THE TWO PROPHETS
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE MINISTRIES OF MOSES AND ELIJAH
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
BOTH PROPHETS TO BE LITERALLY KILLED
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
METAPHORS FOR THE WICKEDNESS OF JERUSALEM AT THAT TIME
8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
THE CORPSES OF THE TWO PROPHETS ARE REFUSED BURIAL
9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer [allow] their dead bodies to be put in graves.
REJOICING OVER THE DEATH OF THE TWO PROPHETS IDENTIFIED AS SUCH
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
RESURRECTION OF THE PROPHETS AND GREAT FEAR AMONG THE MOCKERS
11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
HEAVENLY SUMMONS AND THE RAPTURE OF MOSES AND ELIJAH*
12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
A LITERAL GREAT EARTHQUAKE IN JERUSALEM (PROBABLE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE)
13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
*The literal coming to earth of Elijah before the Day of the LORD was prophesied in Malachi. Only Moses and Elijah met with Christ at His transfiguration and spoke with Him of His exodus. The miracles in Rev 11:6 indicate the high probability that Moses and Elijah will be on earth during the reign of the Antichrist, and preach the Gospel to unconverted Jews as well as the whole world.
Good day azamzimototi,
The fire which comes out of the mouths of the two witnesses will be literal. You must understand that nothing is fantasy where God is concerned. Since nothing is impossible with God, He can and will make it possible for literal fire to come out of their mouths. In addition, there is nothing in the context to lead reader to a figurative interpretation. Since these two witnesses are killed by the angel/beast who comes up from the Abyss and then they stand back up on their feet 3 1/2 days later, why is it so difficult to believe that God will provide them with the means of having fire coming out of their mouths to kill anyone who tries to kill them before their time of prophesy is up?
The correct way to read Revelation is that, if the plain literal sense makes good sense, then don't seek any other sense. Therefore, when read of a woman clothed with the sun, or a red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, we can see right away that these are symbolisms representing what is literal. In fact, we are given the meanings behind the symbols right in Revelation and in other scriptures. Therefore it is a matter of discerning what is to be interpreted literally or symbolically based on the context.
The fire which comes out of the mouths of the two witnesses will be literal. You must understand that nothing is fantasy where God is concerned. Since nothing is impossible with God, He can and will make it possible for literal fire to come out of their mouths. In addition, there is nothing in the context to lead reader to a figurative interpretation. Since these two witnesses are killed by the angel/beast who comes up from the Abyss and then they stand back up on their feet 3 1/2 days later, why is it so difficult to believe that God will provide them with the means of having fire coming out of their mouths to kill anyone who tries to kill them before their time of prophesy is up?
The correct way to read Revelation is that, if the plain literal sense makes good sense, then don't seek any other sense. Therefore, when read of a woman clothed with the sun, or a red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, we can see right away that these are symbolisms representing what is literal. In fact, we are given the meanings behind the symbols right in Revelation and in other scriptures. Therefore it is a matter of discerning what is to be interpreted literally or symbolically based on the context.
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The whole chapter is a parable written with signified language.... not only inspired but defined according to the spiritual understanding. like the prescription given us in 2 Corinthians 4:18.. A valuable tool or rightly dividing the parables
2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal
I have not found a presciption as a interpretation tool that says "If the first sense makes common sense" don't dig for the pearls.
I try to follow instructions and prescriptions as tools needed to hear what the Bible teaches. .The signified introduction of the book of Revelation informs us what kind of tongue is used to interpret. . . called the hidden mana in chapter 2.
.And Jesus informs us without parables Christ spoke not. . to everyone hiding the level of understanding that reveals the gospel from those who will not buy the instructions . . . revealing it to the disciples to help them learn what it means to walk by faith in respect to the spiritual understanding. .
Revelation 1 King James Version (KJV) The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and "signified it" by his angel unto his servant John:
The bible normally displays more than one level of meaning or significance. It would appear the gospel is hid in them.
Like for instance the period of kings was used for a parable, filled with parabolic understanding for the time present. Or the time in Egypt a parable to represent the work of the gospel freeing men from bondage that they might find the sabbath rest of Christ . or the Exodus and use of manna in the dessert hiding the work of the gospel .
In the phrase.... how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures. It reflects on the gospel to unseen work of God.
2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal
I have not found a presciption as a interpretation tool that says "If the first sense makes common sense" don't dig for the pearls.
I try to follow instructions and prescriptions as tools needed to hear what the Bible teaches. .The signified introduction of the book of Revelation informs us what kind of tongue is used to interpret. . . called the hidden mana in chapter 2.
.And Jesus informs us without parables Christ spoke not. . to everyone hiding the level of understanding that reveals the gospel from those who will not buy the instructions . . . revealing it to the disciples to help them learn what it means to walk by faith in respect to the spiritual understanding. .
Revelation 1 King James Version (KJV) The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and "signified it" by his angel unto his servant John:
The bible normally displays more than one level of meaning or significance. It would appear the gospel is hid in them.
Like for instance the period of kings was used for a parable, filled with parabolic understanding for the time present. Or the time in Egypt a parable to represent the work of the gospel freeing men from bondage that they might find the sabbath rest of Christ . or the Exodus and use of manna in the dessert hiding the work of the gospel .
In the phrase.... how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures. It reflects on the gospel to unseen work of God.