Simple Seals to Christ.
The Seals teach.
Fifth of Seven
. . . . . (Dead in / with Christ)
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Rev. 6:9 And when He had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
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Wow, this is very revealing!
And the Martyred Saints which Christ brings with Him when He returns at His second advent are all gathered with one focus on the same thing.
Must be something really important going on? Do we hear any singing? No, Uh oh!
John who is in heaven, at the very throne of our Father witnessing along with the 24 elders and the innumerable multitude of the sons of God, the unsealing by Jesus Christ Himself.
Still with
me
And what time is it?
It is the day of the Lord (Rev. 1:10), the first day of the Millennium, just before the King of kings and Lord of lords returns to earth to rule all nations with a rod of iron.
John didnt have to go and look this time when told by a Cherub (zoon). And look who John sees!
The "dead in Christ", who are under the altar of God, right there in heaven.
This is an "eye witness" documentation of where the dead are!
But they are not dead at all for we shall see them speak in the next verse.
The apostle Paul also made this point clear concerning where the dead are.
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1 Thes. 4:13-14 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. [14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
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The Fifth Seal teaches us where the slain, the dead in Christ are!
They are in heaven
with Christ.
Next we are told why they were slain.
They were slain for the Word of God, for boldly and fearlessly teaching the truth and for giving testimony both of Him that was crucified and against those who would crucify.
And The Four Horsemen have ridden far in dropping their spiritual manure, seeing to it that the most rejected subject in our society is the "true" Word of God.
They seek to erase it from our government, our schools, our money, and yes, even our churches.
Here is what the dead in Christ were saying as John looked on:
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Rev. 6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
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How long?
Not very long at this point. Just a little Season until the Day of Vengeance of our God, the return of Messiah.
Over in Luke chapter 4, Christ went into the synagogue and picked up the Book of Isaiah and read the first half of chapter 61, verse 2, and then closed the book.
Well, the second half of that verse pertains to His second advent.
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Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
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His enemies are going to "get what's coming", holy and true. His beloved are going to be comforted.
Back to Rev. 6:11
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Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
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These saints under the altar of God are then told to be patient for a "little season". (locust)
That season IS the summer of Mark 13:28.
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Mark 13:28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
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Why must they rest for that little season?
So that that which shall befall their fellow-servants and the brethren of their fellow-servants, who should be killed as they were (the two witnesses) should be fulfilled.
Christ foretold His disciples of this very same happening. Read it carefully, because for some of you, it is your commission, your very destiny.
How exciting!
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Mark 13:9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
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They shall deliver you up? Who are they?
The leaders of the councils and the synagogues of Satan that we read of in Rev 2:9 and Rev. 3:9. (little tails)
The big question is who is the "you" who will be delivered up?
Christ said that could be you!
The beating and scourging will be verbal abuse, brow beating if you will, of the most severe nature, the "hot seat" heated (7 times hotter) Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
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There's a testimony you are about to give all right! But it won't be directly from you.
Almighty God is about to "proclaim" the gospel among all nations through you.
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Mark 13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
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Jesus Christ says not to even think about what to say because here's where it really gets exciting!
At this delivering up, that cloven "tongue" which goes forth in all directions, which was spoken on Pentecost Day in Acts chapter 2, will once again be spoken.
Every person of every language of all nations will hear God's servants give testimony, and they will hear the words spoken in their own dialektos, i.e. their own native language wherein they were born.
For it is not ye that will speak, but Holy Spirit!
Also, at that time of these trials, the rider of the first white horse will be here in person and the world at large will believe he is in fact the real Jesus Christ but don't forget, his real name is Death.
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Mark 13:12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
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Put to Death?
There are two deaths, the First Death and the Second Death.
The death spoken of here is the Second Death.
If your spouse or brother or child believes Jesus is here, they will naturally want to help you be "saved" wouldnt they?
Why?
Because they love
you!
They turn a loved one over to Jesus Antichrist, Mr Death, believing in their hearts that he is Jesus.
And they have just betrayed that loved one, haven't they?
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Mark 13:13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
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Those with the seal of God in their foreheads cannot be harmed by Antichrist or his kingdom.
Here's Luke's account of the same event.
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Luke 21:17-18 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. [18] But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
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Not one hair of your head can be harmed!
The command to Satan concerning God's elect:
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Psalm 105:15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
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Satan wants you to think and worship him as God.
Your physical death during the great tribulation is his loss, for at your death, he loses his opportunity to claim your soul.
Then you would be one of these victorious souls at the altar of God.
Two more Seals to go!
This is fun isnt it?
I just love Gods word. It provides such warmth in just knowing the truth during the confusing and perilous times ahead.
His word chases ALL fear away.
Praise the Lord God, thank you Jesus.
Have a great day
Peace & God bless