Overview of Revelation. (6 - 19)

[TribulationSigns]

Daniel himself said he did not understand. The understanding does not take place until the time of end.

Daniel 12:8 And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?

9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.

Do you know exactly when is the time of the end really is? Do you know what knowledge that shall be increased? Knowledge about what, exactly?

The biblical answer is...

The "time of the end" as well as "the last days," refers to the whole New Testament period. That is when knowledge was increased and when the servants of God were sent to "go forth" (to and fro) with the gospel to the whole earth. It started with Christ's death and resurrection after He witnessed to the nation of Israel, and it ends with his triumphant return on the clouds of glory. I believe that this is the time of the increase in knowledge and when many (the elect) run to and fro or "go forth" with the power of the Revelation of God, through the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost. I believe this refers to the great knowledge through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us and signified by the sign at Pentecost. Not knowledge on technology, cars, money, artificial intelligence, flying, weapons, etc.

Acts 2:14-21

• "But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
• For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
• But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
• And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
• And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
• And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
• The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
• And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

This is the uncovering of the seal on the book, the revelation of the Holy Spirit, the time when His servants will dream dreams and have visions, the time when we understand we have one Priest in Christ where we are all made kings and priests unto God through Him. This is the time when we receive the knowledge to understand that we are now all Kings and Priests unto him. Thus we prophesy, see visions, dream dreams, and interpret mysteries because knowledge of the word has increased. The mystery of God kept secret for so long was uncovered by Christ, yet progressively revealed to us in His own time. The whole New Testament period is the time when "that which was kept a mystery or secret" from the beginning, would be revealed by Christ sending the Holy Spirit to enlighten all His servants. When Christ sent the comforter to us, He began that revelation to increase knowledge in the earth of Him, and I believe it increases more as we near the end of all things. The latter days when Christ gives us a mouth and words of fire where none can gainsay or resist.

Romans 16:25-26

• "Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
• But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:"

The mystery is that Israel would be made up of Jews and Gentiles, and according to the gospel revealed in the faith of Christ. Note that in the passage you quoted in Daniel, he is told to shut up the words and seal the book until the time of the end, meaning it was not meant to be understood until that time. While the apostle John is told not to seal up the visions of the book God had given him, meaning it was now to be revealed. That's why it is called the book of the Apocalypse (uncovering), or revealing the secrets of the knowledge that was before kept secret.

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."

The Lord sent His Messenger to reveal the mystery of what things would shortly be done. And with Christ's death and resurrection, that revelation started and it is revealed to the election of the Israel of God, while the nation of Israel (in part) is blinded to it.

Daniel 12:4

• "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."

God's messenger Daniel was told to keep this a mystery until the time of the end when Christ would come, while after Christ came God's messenger John was told not to keep the things a mystery, but to reveal these things to the servants of God. This necessarily would increase the knowledge that was before restricted. Revelation is given in cryptic symbolism and parabolic imagery so that the wicked might be confounded by its mystery. By contrast, the election is given "of the Spirit" to understand these mysteries or secrets. A principle God explained plainly in places like Matthew 13:

Matthew 13:10-11

• "And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
• He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given."

People often ask me, why did God make the book of Revelation so difficult to understand. My answer is always because it is revealed only to those who hold the word of God as their ultimate authority in interpretations, meaning interpretations belong to God (Genesis 41:15-16; 40:8 ). It is the few who want to do that. Those who seek worldly, carnal, and extrabiblical interpretations, are confounded by the symbolism. While those who interpret by scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) through the Spirit of Christ, have these truths revealed to them. These are those called of God to receive truth, while others refuse the truth presented by God in love. Visa'vis, even as Daniel in the previous verse 3 prophesied in the symbolism of us being "as" stars. Something Revelation also carries through in that book.

Daniel 12:3

• "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."

We receive the knowledge in Christ Jesus that we are these stars of heaven. Israel were these stars of heaven that were cast down from the kingdom (Revelation 12) representation. It was a mystery not known in Daniel's time, but is now made manifest in the Revelation or uncovering of the mystery of the true nature of Israel, the chosen people of God. That is how knowledge is being increased. The nation of Israel that rejected Christ are as the fallen stars, or the stars cast down from heaven (Revelation 12) that they no longer be the Kingdom of heaven on earth representation. i.e., the kingdom of heaven representation where they are as stars there is taken from them and given to the New Testament church. That same knowledge of this mystery that is revealed in Revelation 12:4 of the stars cast down from heaven is reiterated in Christ's parable of the Vinyard and the kingdom taken from those who rejected its true nature.

Matthew 21:42-43

• "Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
• Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof."

All these things are part of the Revelation, the revealing of the mystery/secret in the last days, which encompasses the whole New Testament era. Daniel's prophecy referred to a distant time when Christ would come and bring that Revelation. Daniel's prophesy was fulfilled in Christ going away and sending the comforter/consoler that reveals this mystery and shows us all things that are to come.

John 16:13-15

• "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
• He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
• All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you."

Just as we read in Revelation that the Spirit was come to show John things that were to come, and God reiterated it was to show His servants things that were to come. This is the mystery being revealed, and the knowledge of God's plans being revealed. To one revealed today, to another revealed 2 years ago, and to another revealed tomorrow. It shows us that the stars falling and the moon not giving her light is the messengers of the church (Revelation 2:5), not physical stars falling to earth. Showing us that the great city Babylon falling is the unfaithful church in captivity, not the world system. Showing us that the two witnesses of Revelation being killed are the faithful messengers establishing truth (Deuteronomy 19:15) within that church, not Elijah and Moses. Showing us that the famine is of hearing the word of God, not starvation in Africa. Or that the great harlot decked out like kingdom royalty is actually the false church who has sold herself for gain, and not worldwide economics. ...and so on and so forth. The Mystery is revealed when knowledge is increased. Israel, to whom Daniel prophesied with premature zeal, sought after self-righteousness, physical freedom from the Roman government, and signs of the predicted messiah come to set them free from the rule of the Romans, but received none of it. Because their methodology of interpretation was flawed. Daniel's prophecy remained sealed up to them (in part). Because the language of Scripture was designed so that only those who received the Spirit of truth by grace, could have this knowledge.

Lastly, Daniel's prophecy of those running to and fro is NOT referring to any modern rapidity of locomotion, as some think, nor to Christian missionaries going about to preach the Gospel to the world at large [BARNES], which the context scarcely admits; but, whereas now but few care for this prophecy of God, "at the time of the end," that is, near its fulfillment, "many shall run to and fro," that is, scrutinize it, running through every page. Compare Hab 2:2 [CALVIN]: it is thereby that "the knowledge (namely, of God's purposes as revealed in prophecy) shall be increased." This is probably now being fulfilled.

 

[TribulationSigns]

Exactly. His obsession with charts and the way he acts like we can't understand the timing of things written about in scripture without charts is just utterly ridiculous. Such an insult to those in the past who didn't have the ability to create charts like we have now. Yet, somehow, they were able to understand things just fine without them.

Agreed!

 

[Spiritual Jew]

Daniel himself said he did not understand. The understanding does not take place until the time of end.

Daniel 12:8 And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?

9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.

I equate "the time of the end" with "the last days" which, according to Peter, had already started on the day of Pentecost long ago (Acts 2:16-21). The reason things weren't understood in those days is because the Holy Spirit had not yet come to dwell in believers to teach them what those things mean. Once the Holy Spirit started dwelling in people permanently then their understanding of scripture expanded greatly. That, in combination with the circulation of the New Testament was what enabled people to understand the Old Testament scriptures like never before.

 

[TribulationSigns]

The the time of the end," as well as "the last days," refers to the whole New Testament period. Not a short period prior to Second Coming. That is when knowledge was increased and when the servants of God were sent to "go forth" (to and fro) with the gospel to the whole earth. It started with Christ's death and resurrection after He witnessed to the nation of Israel, and it ends with his triumphant return on the clouds of glory.

These are the last days, Christ did put away sin in the last days. This is the end of the age and has been since Christ went to the cross. This is the last dispensation, the time of the end, and has been since Christ went to the cross. The knowledge about the mystery of Christ and His established kingdom INCREASED among God's people with the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.

God NEVER talked about the increased knowledge in technologies, transportation, etc. That is man-made speculation.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

The the time of the end," as well as "the last days," refers to the whole New Testament period. Not a short period prior to Second Coming. That is when knowledge was increased and when the servants of God were sent to "go forth" (to and fro) with the gospel to the whole earth. It started with Christ's death and resurrection after He witnessed to the nation of Israel, and it ends with his triumphant return on the clouds of glory.

I agree. We need to get our understanding of these things from scripture which some people on here are not doing. The following scriptures clearly indicate that the last days refer generally to the New Testament time period.

On the day of Pentecost long ago Peter said this:

Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Peter very clearly indicated that this, which was what was happening on that day of Pentecost, was that which Joel had prophesied in Joel 2:28-32, which Peter quoted in full starting with Acts 2 verse 16. And the prophecy clearly indicates that it would be fulfilled during "the last days". So, this shows that the last days began already long ago on the day of Pentecost. Apart from doctrinal bias, is there any reason to not relate "the time of the end" to "the last days"? I don't believe so.

For how long do the last days go on? Notice in Acts 2:21 that during the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy in the last days, "whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved". So, the last days occur during the time that people call on the name of the Lord and are saved. So, we are still in the last days today.

When will the last days end? We can discern that from what Peter wrote here:

2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

Peter indicated that during the last days scoffers would scoff at the idea of Christ's second coming by mockingly asking "Where is the promise of his coming?". This shows that the last days lead up to the second coming of Christ because it's during the last days that scoffers scoff at the promise of His second coming.

So, knowledge increasing at the time of the end has to do with the great increase in scriptural and godly wisdom and knowledge that has occurred during the New Testament time period because of the teachings in the New Testament and the teaching of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

These are the last days, Christ did put away sin in the last days. This is the end of the age and has been since Christ went to the cross. This is the last dispensation, the time of the end, and has been since Christ went to the cross. The knowledge about the mystery of Christ and His established kingdom INCREASED among God's people with the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.

God NEVER talked about the increased knowledge in technologies, transportation, etc. That is man-made speculation.

Agree.

 

[Douggg]

I equate "the time of the end" with "the last days" which, according to Peter, had already started on the day of Pentecost long ago (Acts 2:16-21). The reason things weren't understood in those days is because the Holy Spirit had not yet come to dwell in believers to teach them what those things mean. Once the Holy Spirit started dwelling in people permanently then their understanding of scripture expanded greatly. That, in combination with the circulation of the New Testament was what enabled people to understand the Old Testament scriptures like never before.

They were certainly living in the last days before the prophecies of the 70 AD destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem would be fulfilled.

 

[TribulationSigns]

They were certainly living in the last days before the prophecies of the 70 AD destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem would be fulfilled.

The last days (aka the time of the end) started at the Cross including Pentecost. The theories surrounding the 70AD temple or the city did not mean a blip in Scripture.

 

[Marilyn C]

The last Days are God`s 3 prophetic days, (time periods & specific days) that bring about God`s purposes.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

They were certainly living in the last days before the prophecies of the 70 AD destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem would be fulfilled.

What is your point here? Are you saying you think that "the last days" Peter referenced in Acts 2:16-21 when quoting Joel 2:28-32 were referring to the last days before what happened in Jerusalem in 70 AD?

 

[Spiritual Jew]

The last Days are God`s 3 prophetic days, (time periods & specific days) that bring about God`s purposes.

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Where do you come up with this stuff? Who taught you this? If the last days are all long periods of time then what do you make of a verse like this:

John 6:40 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”

So, Jesus referred here to the last day of the last days. Do you think He was saying here that those who believe in Him will be resurrected over a long period of time?

What about this passage:

John 11:21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”

Was Martha saying that her brother Lazarus would be resurrected at the last long period of time? What would that even mean? Is there not a literal 24 hour day in the future during which Lazarus will be resurrected? Was Martha not referring to that day? Also, Martha only referred to one resurrection on the last day. If the last day is a long period of time then how could it refer to one resurrection event? One resurrection event doesn't require a long period of time to occur.

How about this verse:

John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.

Will the judgment of those who reject Christ take place over a long period of time rather than occurring once the last 24 hour day arrives?

 

[Timtofly]

What is your point here? Are you saying you think that "the last days" Peter referenced in Acts 2:16-21 when quoting Joel 2:28-32 were referring to the last days before what happened in Jerusalem in 70 AD?

What do you mean by the "NT time period" in this quote:

I agree. We need to get our understanding of these things from scripture which some people on here are not doing. The following scriptures clearly indicate that the last days refer generally to the New Testament time period.

 

[Marilyn C]

Where do you come up with this stuff? Who taught you this? If the last days are all long periods of time then what do you make of a verse like this:

John 6:40 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”

So, Jesus referred here to the last day of the last days. Do you think He was saying here that those who believe in Him will be resurrected over a long period of time?

What about this passage:

John 11:21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”

Was Martha saying that her brother Lazarus would be resurrected at the last long period of time? What would that even mean? Is there not a literal 24 hour day in the future during which Lazarus will be resurrected? Was Martha not referring to that day? Also, Martha only referred to one resurrection on the last day. If the last day is a long period of time then how could it refer to one resurrection event? One resurrection event doesn't require a long period of time to occur.

How about this verse:

John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.

Will the judgment of those who reject Christ take place over a long period of time rather than occurring once the last 24 hour day arrives?

God`s word is clear. The word Day in Heb. and Greek mean a period of time and also a specific day. We know the different according to the context. eg. Rev. 6; 12 - 17 refers to the specific day when the Lord returns in power and great glory to deliver Israel and bring vengeance upon the rebellious. Also Joel 3: 14 - 16.

Then the time period is seen in Zephaniah 1: 14 & 15, also Joel 2.

Note: the diagram I did refers to the word `last days.` Those days could only occur since Christ rose from the dead.

1. The Day of Christ, (period of time and specific day)
2. The Day of the LORD (God almighty in judgment). (period of time and specific day).
3. The Day of God. (eternity)

Also note that your scriptures are written before the Body of Christ was revealed when the Lord revealed more of His purposes.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

What do you mean by the "NT time period" in this quote:

Basically, the time from the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ up until His future second coming. Peter described that time period as "the last days". When you look at Acts 2:16-21 you can see that time period had already begun when the day of Pentecost occurred long ago and you can see in 2 Peter 3:3-4 that scoffers scoff at the promise of His second coming during the last days.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

God`s word is clear.

We all think that, don't we. And, yet we all disagree on what His word means in some cases. Go figure.

The word Day in Heb. and Greek mean a period of time and also a specific day. We know the different according to the context. eg. Rev. 6; 12 - 17 refers to the specific day when the Lord returns in power and great glory to deliver Israel and bring vengeance upon the rebellious. Also Joel 3: 14 - 16.

Then the time period is seen in Zephaniah 1: 14 & 15, also Joel 2.

Note: the diagram I did refers to the word `last days.` Those days could only occur since Christ rose from the dead.

1. The Day of Christ, (period of time and specific day)
2. The Day of the LORD (God almighty in judgment). (period of time and specific day).
3. The Day of God. (eternity)

Also note that your scriptures are written before the Body of Christ was revealed when the Lord revealed more of His purposes.

Oh, now you're trying to say that each of those days represents a period of time and a specific day? I'm sorry, but I can't take that seriously. It has to be one or the other, not both.

Also, you didn't specifically address what I said in my post (again). In those scriptures that refer to "the last day" in terms of the day that believers are resurrected, where does that fit in your 3 day theory exactly? And in John 12:48 when it talks about unbelievers being judged (condemned) on the last day, where does that fit in your 3 day scenario?

 

[Marilyn C]

Oh, now you're trying to say that each of those days represents a period of time and a specific day? I'm sorry, but I can't take that seriously. It has to be one or the other, not both.

Also, you didn't specifically address what I said in my post (again). In those scriptures that refer to "the last day" in terms of the day that believers are resurrected, where does that fit in your 3 day theory exactly? And in John 12:48 when it talks about unbelievers being judged (condemned) on the last day, where does that fit in your 3 day scenario?

The Gk, and Heb, for `Day,` mean a period of time and a specific day. Obviously depends on the context, and I have shown you some scriptures revealing each.

John 12: 48 is before the Body of Christ revelation, so it is referring to Israel and the nations. And as the B/C is not under judgment the `last day` referred to in John 12: 48 is the GWT, just before the NHNE.

 

[Douggg]

Marilyn, I think if I were doing a (condensed) overview of Revelation 6-19, I would do it by topic.

Revelation 6 - six of the seals on the book opened, revealing the four riders of the apocalypse, increasing in intensity, the martyrs of the apocalypse in heaven under the altar of God, the stars of heaven parted and the sign of the Son of Man in heaven revealed as the time of the Lamb to take vengeance on behalf of the martyrs. The overview chapter of the 7 years and the rest of Revelation, leading up to the millennium rule of Jesus on this present earth.

Revelation 7 - the sealing of the 144,000 of the tribes of Israel, followed by the great multitude martyrs of all nations, peoples, kindreds, and tongues, that will come out of the great tribulation, received in heaven.

Revelation 8 - the seventh seal opened, the first four trumpet angels sounding judgments. The judgments upon the earth begin.

Revelation 9 - trumpet angels five and six sounding two of the trumpet woes to the inhabiters of the earth.

Revelation 10 - the mighty angel proclaiming the time has come for the mystery of God to be fulfilled.

Revelation 11 - the two witnesses, the seventh trumpet sounding, the third woe soon to be revealed.

Revelation 12 - the 7 years of the 70th week, Satan cast down to earth in the middle of it, the third woe.

Revelation 13 - the last 42 months of the 70th week, king 8 the beast king in power, the abomination of desolation is revealed, the buy/sell law enacted, the dragon Satan and the beast king worship demand.

Revelation 14 - the preaching of the everlasting gospel during the 42 months, encouragement to them living on earth during that time.

Revelation 15 - the seven angels readied to prepare to pour out the bowls of God's wrath. Intensified judgment.

Revelation 16 - the bowls (vials) of God's wrath poured out.

Revelation 17 - the overview chapter, the big picture across time. Introduces the woman turned harlot, introduces Mystery Babylon the Great, and the mystery of Satan, the 7 heads symbolism revealed, the ten horns symbolism revealed. Information on who will be the beast king of Revelation 13.

Revelation 18 - the demise of Mystery Babylon the Great.

Revelation 19 - Jesus's Return, judgment on the beast king, the false prophet, Satan, and the kings of earth and their armies gathered to fight Jesus.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

The Gk, and Heb, for `Day,` mean a period of time and a specific day. Obviously depends on the context, and I have shown you some scriptures revealing each.

I am well aware that the Greek word translated as "day" in the passages that refer to "the last day" has multiple definitions. However, it makes no sense to try to say that the word means both a period of time and a specific day in the references to "the last day". That is the point.

John 12: 48 is before the Body of Christ revelation, so it is referring to Israel and the nations. And as the B/C is not under judgment the `last day` referred to in John 12: 48 is the GWT, just before the NHNE.

I don't understand this way of thinking. While Jesus may not have explicitly referenced the body of Christ at that time it doesn't mean He wasn't aware that He would be bringing Jew and Gentile believers together as one body. So, there is no basis for thinking that He would never say anything related to the body of Christ. Also, He said that believers will be raised on the last day. So, if you were consistent than you would acknowledge that believers will be raised from the dead just before the GWT.

 

[Marilyn C]

I am well aware that the Greek word translated as "day" in the passages that refer to "the last day" has multiple definitions. However, it makes no sense to try to say that the word means both a period of time and a specific day in the references to "the last day". That is the point.


I don't understand this way of thinking. While Jesus may not have explicitly referenced the body of Christ at that time it doesn't mean He wasn't aware that He would be bringing Jew and Gentile believers together as one body. So, there is no basis for thinking that He would never say anything related to the body of Christ. Also, He said that believers will be raised on the last day. So, if you were consistent than you would acknowledge that believers will be raised from the dead just before the GWT.

The word `day` is the Day of Christ, the Day of the Lord, the Day of God. And they all have a period of time and a specific day. The `last day` however refers to the GWT which the B/C will not take part in, for the Lord has taken our judgment upon Himself.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

The word `day` is the Day of Christ, the Day of the Lord, the Day of God. And they all have a period of time and a specific day. The `last day` however refers to the GWT which the B/C will not take part in, for the Lord has taken our judgment upon Himself.

A period of time and a specific day? I'm sorry, but that doesn't even begin to make any sense.

I agree that the last day refers to the day of judgment, but Jesus said that those who believe in Him will be resurrected on the last day (John 6:39-40, etc.). So, to be consistent, we can only conclude that the dead in Christ will all be resurrected on the same "last day" that unbelievers are condemned.

 

[Marilyn C]

A period of time and a specific day? I'm sorry, but that doesn't even begin to make any sense.

I agree that the last day refers to the day of judgment, but Jesus said that those who believe in Him will be resurrected on the last day (John 6:39-40, etc.). So, to be consistent, we can only conclude that the dead in Christ will all be resurrected on the same "last day" that unbelievers are condemned.

`You have come to Mount Zion......to the general assembly and church of the first-born who are registered in heaven...` (Heb. 12: 22 & 23)

`For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.` (1 Thess. 4: 14)