The world isn't ending yet and here's why

The seals are confusing because they seem to go far into the future. Everyone always talks about the seals but very little is ever said about the book itself. I would like to know what the book is and as far as I know the only book that is conclusively sealed in the bible is the book of Daniel. If the book being unsealed is Daniel then the four horseman may correspond with the four metals of the great image and the four beasts of chap. 7. That's about the best I can do with that crazy stuff.

I don't have my notes with me but I believe Mat24 parallels the seals..

Hi Seremela,

The world isn't coming to an end. The only thing coming to an end is satan's reign on earth. The person who would will be the antichrist is alive today, but he won't be the man of lawlessness until after the 7th trumpet when satan gets kicked out of Heaven.

I posted this the other day on another thread explaining to another about the Seals.

Matthew 24:29 occurs after the tribulation.

Matthew 24:29 (NKJV)
The Coming of the Son of Man

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
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Rev 6:12-17 is before the tribulation.

The bible declares the tribulation is just ahead sometimes after verse 17. The blood moon event we are witnessing now is at verse 12.

Revelation 6:12-17 (NKJV)
Sixth Seal: Cosmic Disturbances

12) I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood.
13) And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind.
14) Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place.
15) And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains,
16) and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!
17) For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”

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And the blood moon event of Rev 6 is in line with Matthew 24:34 and Psalm 90:10. Rebirth of Israel in 1948 + 70 years = 2018.

70 years is a generation in the bible, 80 years is tribulation.

Jesus used the Parable of the Fig Tree as Israel. Right now Israel is about 66 years old (1948-2014=66) When Israel gets beyond 70, it's just labor and sorrow as described in Psalm 90:10 as it goes through the tribulation and at the end, the Time of Jacob's Trouble.

Matthew 24:34 (NKJV)
Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.

Psalm 90:10 (NKJV)
The days of our lives are seventy years;
And if by reason of strength they are eighty years,
Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow;
For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

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The prophecies mentioned by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse described in Luke 21:8-19 are almost fulfilled except verse 11 concerning the great signs from heaven, which is the blood moon event. (Matthew and Mark forgot to mention the great signs from heaven: The 4 Blood Moon event, which is why I'm using Luke's description).

Luke 21:11 (NKJV)
And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

The Olivet Discourse describes the 2nd-6th Seals of Revelation. Also why Jesus is the one worthy to open the Seals.

Sometime after the last blood moon on Sept 2015, the prophecies before the tribulation in the Olivet Discourse and all 6th Seals will be completed and fulfill.

The stage in the Middle East is almost set and ready to begin Daniel's 70th week once Israel is recognize by the Palestinians as it's own state and a covenant is confirm. All this could happen between 2016-2018. Personally I believe it'll happen at the end due to what Jesus described in the days of Noah when the flood was delayed.

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Jesus said when you see "all" these things happening at the "same time", know that the kingdom is near.

From now until the Last Blood Moon on Sept 2015, we (this generation) will see "all" these things happening at the "same time." Everything described in the Olivet Discourse before the tribulation and all 6 Seals of Revelation happening at the same time.

Luke 21:29-33 (NKJV)
The Parable of the Fig Tree

29) Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.
30) When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near.
31) So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32) Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place.
33) Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

The Amplified Version is easier and clearer to understand in modern english.

Matthew 24:33
Amplified Bible (AMP)
So also when you see these signs, all taken together, coming to pass, you may know of a surety that He is near, at the very doors.
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It's amazing how accuracy Jesus' testimony is in the Olivet Discourse and the events of the Seals.

Luke 21:10-17 (NKJV)
10) Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11) And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
12) But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake.
13) But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.
14) Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer;
15) for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist.
16) You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death.
17) And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake.

1st Seal: The Antichrist = The person who will be the antichrist is currently trying to overthrow Bashar al-Assad of Syria, and is involved in Middle East affairs with Obama.

2nd Seal: War = Luke 21:10 = Conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Syria.

2nd Seal: War with Pestilence = Luke 21:11 = Chemical Warfare in Syria.

BBC News - Syria chemical attack: What we know

U.N. confirms use of chemical weapons in Syria - CNN.com

More than 1,400 killed in Syrian chemical weapons attack, U.S. says - The Washington Post

2nd & 3rd Seal: War with Famine = Like 21:11 = Starvation as a means of warfare in Syria.

Famine, starvation, and deprivation: Food as a weapon of war., 3 April 2014

Syrian children dying of hunger - CNN.com

Syria: Assad Regime Uses Starvation as Tactic Against Rebels | TIME.com

4th Seal: Widespread Death = Luke 21:11 (earthquakes in various places) = The rise in earthquakes are what's causing a global rise in mass deaths with wildlife and marine life.

Animals and fish deaths solved--methane gas.

Mass Bird & Fish Deaths Caused by Hydraulic Fracking & Earthquakes? | PlanetSave

5th Seal: Martyrs = Luke 21:12-17 = Christian persecution in the Middle East.

6th Seal: Cosmic Signs = Luke 21:11 (great signs from Heaven) = 4 Blood Moon Event.

When the disciples asked Jesus what are the signs of His return, it would only make sense to them if He described events close to Israel and at a time close to His return. Not things like WW1, WW2, The Mexican American war or the American Civil war. After all, the entire bible are stories about Israel and it's surrounding neighbors. It's no different in Revelation concerning future events.

Also note that when He said all these things will happen at the same time right before His return, we know wars like WW1 and WW2 can't happen again. The next big world type war would be call something like WW3.

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There's additional information about the Seals that will answer other questions but I'll discuss that another time since this thread is starting to get long.

The events of the Seals will happen again during the tribulation for Israel. Right now it's pre-trib signs for the church. Will have to discuss that another time too.

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I have to leave for dinner right now but might post additional information late tonight.

Hey Shocker, I got your back.

Be back late tonight, gotta head out for dinner.

seremela06 said:

My point is that the antichrist comes far after this in Revelation 13, with the beast out of the sea. At least, this is what most believe. So my question is this: If it's clear that the signs we are suppose to see from the seals and trumpets have not come to pass, why do so many people believe the antichrist is already among us? Why do so many believe the world is ending literally any day? Not only this, but there are other signs that haven't been fulfilled from Revelation.

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In all of Revelation, the Antichrist is in the last stage of his four stage career - as the Antichrist-beast. Revelation 13 is timed with 42 months to go before Jesus returns. A lot of bible prophecy takes part before then of the Antichrist being in 3 other stages to his career.

Four Stages to the Antichrist's career:
1. little horn politician coming out of the EU
2. prince who shall come, illicit perceived King of Israel, son of David messiah
3. revealed man of sin - son of perdition
4. Antichrist-beast

Because of the learn a parable of the fig tree in Matthew 24, the Antichrist is alive in the world today, but no-one knows who he is because the ten king kingdom of Daniel 7 has not formed yet. It will be the final form of the EU governing body. The Antichrist will first emerge from there.

Go to this thread http://www.christianforums.com/t7816684/ and read my opening post before you do any more study in bible prophecy.

Otherwise, you are going to start down a long road to misunderstanding.

I'm not only referring to those that stand on the street corners or get world-wide media coverage. I have many friends right now who believe they can point to the antichrist and that the world is ending before x date. So my question remains. Are these people that just don't read their bible? I'd like to get some opinions!

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Your friends don't know anything about the Antichrist. This current world is over a thousand years from being destroyed. Are your friends your age and in college?

"The end of the world" is a common expression for the time when Bible prophecy begins to be fulfilled. But that is a wholly incorrect concept. The present age will end at that time. But it will be replaced by an entirely different age. And we are told that the new age will last a thousand years and that the world will end after that age.

The 20th chapter of Revelation is the only place where we are specifically told that this new age will last a thousand years. But a great many scriptures describe the coming age in great detail. These include, among other places, the entire last third of Ezekiel. (from chapter 34 to the end) And a great many other scriptures contain a highly detailed description of the wars leading up to that time. these include much of Isaiah, Jeremiah, the earlier parts of Ezekiel, Daniel, and the minor prophets. his account is so higly detailed that it even gives the daily progress of advancing armies.

But the main question of the OP is about the Revelation. To understand the revelation we need to know two consistent themes that run throughout Bible prophecy. Whenever we are told about a prophetic dream or vision in which the preson saw certain things happening, and then we are given an inspired interpretation, the interpretation was something entirely different from what had been seen in the vision or dream. For examples of this, see the dreams of Pharoah which were interpreted by Joseph and the dreams of the various Babylonian kings that were interpreted by Daniel. These are a few examples from among numerous others, but they show the principle.

On the other hand, throughout the Bible, whenever a prophet had a dream of a vision in which he was explicitly told that something would happen, and then we are told (or when we know from history) what actually happened, the prophecy was always fulfilled literally, down to the tiniest detail.

So these two rules should be used in interpreting the Revelation. When it says "I saw" such-and-such happen, the thing John saw represents something that will happen. Throughout the Bible, such visions have never been literal, but always symbolic. But when is says that such-and-such will happen, that thing is just as certain as if it had already happened. For throughout the Bible, such pronouncements that have already been fulfilled have always been fulfilled literally.

Failure to keep these two rules straight will make it physically impossible to even begin to understand the Revelation, as well as most of the rest of Bible prophecy.

seremela06 said:

My point is that the antichrist comes far after this in Revelation 13, with the beast out of the sea. At least, this is what most believe. So my question is this: If it's clear that the signs we are suppose to see from the seals and trumpets have not come to pass, why do so many people believe the antichrist is already among us? Why do so many believe the world is ending literally any day? Not only this, but there are other signs that haven't been fulfilled from Revelation.

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Revelation 13 is a description of where the antichrist is during his prime in power after satan gave him his power, throne and authority. Rev 13 happens a little after the midpoint of the tribulation. This is where the bible saids he's "revealed" to all as the man of lawlessness, where everyone will know who he is that doesn't follow him.

But he comes on the scene much sooner. For example, at the beginning of the tribulation, he shall confirm a covenant with many for 7 years.

Daniel 9:27 (NKJV)
Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate,
Even until the consummation, which is determined,
Is poured out on the desolate.”

The antichrist doesn't come out of from nowhere like Jesus will during His 2nd Coming (from Heaven) as mentioned in Rev 19. He's a man, born and raised like us, but he will be deceived and corrupted later by the spirit of the antichrist when the right time comes.

He's very ambitious, a political and economic savior in his country. Very arrogant but uses it as his strength and driving force. Has a long distinguished list of accomplishments over the last 12 years in office. Already hailed as the greatest Prime Minister ever in his country, and he's not even President yet. He's expected to run for President of his country later this year and is widely expected to win. Even the current President expressed support and stated he would be "honor" if he runs for Presidency. He's very influential and respected by other world leaders like Putin, Xi Jinping and Obama. In fact Obama consults with him more than anyone else about Middle East affairs, and regards him as his top 5 most trusted allies. Obama even phoned him the next day after he won his first term in office back in 2009. They both have one goal in common, a Global Caliphate, and he wants to be the Caliph. (I did say he is ambitious). And he's against women's rights, and hates women's cleavage.

I do have all this information bookmarked and saved in my computer.

1 John 2:18-23
New King James Version (NKJV)
Deceptions of the Last Hour

18) Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.
19) They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us.
20) But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
21) I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
22) Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son.
23) Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either; he who acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

There's many bible reference about the antichrist in the old testament as well. The last 16 books of the OT are on prophecy.

As for the trumpets, it hasn't happened yet.

It is good to do a personnel and materiel accounting in the Rev and see what the OP saw.

That should keep a person looking in the 'immediate, at hand' situation for answers--the tumult of the 1st century Judea. Otherwise we are not being literal with the Rev which as BW says is wrong. we are being futurist, which is extremely weak.

The //s between the seals and Mt 24A & //s is for the same reason: Mt24A is timestamped as being about the 1st century Judean situation. Three ways:
the opening intro,
the // to Mt 10 and
the details about what happens to Jerusalem and need for immediate, direct, plausible instructions to be safe

The world isn't ending yet and here's why

seremela06 said:

Why do people keep predicting that it will happen? Why do people keep claiming to know who the antichrist is?
I have been doing a study of Revelation in a New Testament lit class at school and have discovered things I never knew before now. Let me lay this out briefly. In Revelation 6, we learn about the seven seals that will be broken.
So my question remains. Are these people that just don't read their bible? I'd like to get some opinions!

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There is no such thing as the End of the World in Daniel, the Olivet Discourse or Revelation........

Eccles 1:
1The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
2"Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
3What does man gain from all his labor in which he labors under the sun?
4One generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever.
5The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, and hurries to its place where it rises.

Ecclesiastes 1:4 Commentaries:

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 4. - One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh. The translation rather weakens the force of the original, which is, a generation goeth, and a generation cometh. Man is only a pilgrim on earth; he soon passes away, and his place is occupied by others. Parallelisms of this sentiment will occur to every reader. Thus Ben-Sira, "All flesh waxeth old as a garment: for the covenant from the beginning is, Thou shalt die the death. As of the green leaves on a thick tree, some fall and some grow; so is the generation of flesh and blood, one cometh to an end, and another is born. Every work rotteth and consumeth away, and the worker thereof shall go withal" (Ecclus. 14:17, etc.; comp. Job 10:21; Psalm 39:13). The famous passage in Homer, 'Iliad,' 6:146, etc., is thus rendered by Lord Derby -

"The race of man is as the race of leaves:
Of leaves, one generation by the wind
Is scattered on the earth; another soon
In spring's luxuriant verdure bursts to light.
So with our race: these flourish, those decay." (Comp. ibid., 21:464, etc.; Horace, 'Ars Poet.,' 60.) But (and) the earth abideth forever. While the constant succession of generations of men goes on, the earth remains unchanged and immovable. If men were as permanent as is their dwelling-place, their labors might profit; but as things are, the painful contrast between the two makes itself felt. The term, "for ever," like the Greek εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, does not necessarily imply eternity, but often denotes limited or conditioned duration, as when the slave is engaged to serve his master "for ever" (Exodus 21:6), or the hills are called "everlasting" (Genesis 49:26). This verse gives one instance of growth and decay in contrast with insensate continuance. The following verses give further examples.
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Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
but the earth abideth for ever;
for a long time, until the dissolution of all things; and then, though that and all in it will be burnt up, yet it will rather be changed than destroyed; the form of it will be altered, when the substance of it will continue; it will not be annihilated, but renewed and refined. This is mentioned to show that the earth, which was made for man, of which he is the inhabitant and proprietor, is more stable than he himself; he soon passes off from it, but that continues; he returns to the earth, from whence he came, but that remains as it did; he dies, and leaves the earth behind him, and all his acquisitions in it; and therefore what profit has he of all his labours on it? Besides, that remains to have the same things transacted on it, over and over again, as has been already; God, that made it for men to dwell in, has determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of men's habitations in it; he has appointed who shall dwell on it, and where, in successive generations; and till all these men are born and gone off, age after age, the earth shall continue, and then pass through its last change. The Targum is,

"the earth stands for ever, to bear the vengeance that is to come upon the world for the sins of the children of men.''

The Midrash Tanchuma, as Jarchi observes, interprets it of all the righteous of Israel, called the earth; and he himself, of the meek that shall inherit the earth: says R. Isaac (s),

"one kingdom comes, and another goes, but Israel abideth for ever.''

(q) "Nihil enim semper floret, aetas succedit aetati", Cicero. Orat. Philip. 11. (r) Iliad. 6. v. 146, &c. So Musaeus apud Clement. Stromat. l. 6. p 649. "Ut silvae foliis", &c. Horat. de Arte Poctica, v. 60. (s) Apud R. Joseph. Titatzak in loc.

People today are mostly in denial of what the future may hold for them. Worldwide natural disasters and manmade problems seem to be proliferating with no easing up or solutions in sight. It may just be possible for mankind to overcome its economic woes, resource shortages and rebuild earthquake damage, etc, but a prospective World War 3 starting in the Middle East, has the potential to practically wipe us out and pollute large areas of the earth. This is NOT what the Bible tells us will happen.

A lot of people do not want to be concerned about the future, it’s hard enough just to get by without any extra worry and it is right that we must carry on doing what we have to for survival. Those whom God has called for a specific task must continue to do it and we all need to plan and provide for the future as though things will continue as usual. It is a mistake to sell up and withdraw to a hideout, as many failed doomsday proponents have shown.

However, ‘You, My friends are not in the dark’ about end times events. ‘It is ‘While they are saying: All is peaceful: sudden destruction will come upon them’. 1 Thess. 5:3-4 ‘My friends’- those who love the Lord and keep His commandments. Luke 21:34-36

‘they/them’- godless people, who don’t know that God Himself will act against them. Micah 4:12

The Bible [and the Apocrypha] have a very large amount of unfulfilled prophecy, that is not there for no reason; God expects us to take note of what He has told us through His prophets. Because so many incorrect ideas and notions about what God has planned abound in the church and in the secular world, it is difficult for us to overcome them and just simply believe the literal words of the prophets. Excepting for the obvious metaphors, which are used to describe events and scenes unknown in their time, but can be understood from other prophesies and modern knowledge.


With the current world situation as it is, then we must expect something dramatic to change the situation and commence the end times events. The Lord had told us, through the ancient prophets, what this will be – in over 100 prophecies, of the great and terrible Day of the Lord’s vengeance and wrath, a judgement of fire that destroys His enemies. We are clearly informed of the nature and extent of this event, it will be a gigantic fireball exploded from the sun – a Coronal Mass Ejection of superheated particles that will envelope the earth and literally cause all the prophesied disasters. But there will be plenty of survivors, just a matter of staying under shelter until the CME passes and fervent prayers for the Lord’s protection. Acts 2:21

The so called prophecy gurus, don’t have the truth and while their motivation is money and adulation, God will not enlighten them. Demonic entities can perform certain signs and wonders and I guess they know what the Bible says, therefore they may give mankind information or dis-information, for their own reasons. So, people are now without any real idea of how and when this huge threat will impact their existence.

The fulfilment of the Lord’s Day of vengeance and wrath is the event that ‘comes like a thief’, but we who ‘are His friends’ can and should know of what the Lord has planned for His creation.

LittleLambofJesus said:

The world isn't ending yet and here's why

There is no such thing as the End of the World in Daniel, the Olivet Discourse or Revelation........

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I think the person should have been saying "end of the age". End of the world in the gospels, the answer Jesus gave is really about the end of the age.

In Revelation 20, is the actual end of this present earth. It is over a thousand years away from today.

World (like in Ephesians 3:21), and earth (like in 2Peter3:10) can have a different meaning, depending on context.

I hope I am not off topic, but,IMHO the end is the end of this world's systems of government which is so very corrupt. Lord Jesus is returning to rule and reign in His KINGDOM of righteousness. A lot of people do not want to see this happen, even some who call themselves Christians. Scripture tells us that He will rule with an iron scepter, that the government will be upon His shoulders, that the Kingdoms of this world is become the Kingdoms of our God and of His Christ. And, He shall reign forever.He will be King of all kings and Lord of all lords.So yes TEOTWAWKI is coming very soon.

Dunbar said:

The seals are confusing because they seem to go far into the future. Everyone always talks about the seals but very little is ever said about the book itself. I would like to know what the book is and as far as I know the only book that is conclusively sealed in the bible is the book of Daniel. If the book being unsealed is Daniel then the four horseman may correspond with the four metals of the great image and the four beasts of chap. 7. That's about the best I can do with that crazy stuff.

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There are many books mentioned in the OT.

Strong's Concordance with Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
search "book" and "books"

Exo 24:7
Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read in the hearing of the people.
And they said, “All that the LORD has said we will do, and be obedient.”

Daniel 12:1
"And in that time/season Michael shall stand-up, the great chief prince, the one standing over sons of thy people. And a time of distress<06869>, which not occurred since to become of a nation until that time. And in that time, thy people shall escape<4422>, every of the one being found written in scroll. [Luke 21:23-36]
The word "TRIBULATION" does not occur in Luke's Gospel.
Luke 21:
23 “But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.
36 “Yet be being vigilant/watching in every season, beseeching that ye should be being strong to be escaping<1628> all these, the being about to be becoming, and to stand before the Son of the Man.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman.
And they shall not escape<1628>.
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Dan 7:10
A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him.
A thousand thousands ministered to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him.
The court[fn] was seated, And the books were opened.

Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God,[fn] and books were opened.
And another book was opened, which is the Book of the Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.
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Kindgdom Bible Studies Lambs Book of Life Part 1

On that far away Patmos, in august symbol and awesome sign, John the Revelator in spirit beheld "the dead, small and great stand before God; and the BOOKS were opened: and ANOTHER BOOK was opened, which is the BOOK OF LIFE: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books" (Rev. 20:12). From our infancy we have all been accustomed to hear about the Lamb's book of Life, but how many of us know where the idea came from, and exactly what it stands for? ............Then let us see whether our use of this scriptural language is worthy of the theme. After that let us reapply its message to our own lives..............

"And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his heads the names of blasphemy. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world" (Rev. 13:1,8).
According to the Emphatic Diaglott the correct rendering of the latter part of this passage is: "The Book of the Life of the Lamb." Now, what is meant by this term – THE BOOK OF THE LIFE OF THE LAMB? The wise man said, "...of the making of many books there is no end..." (Eccl. 12:12).
The book stores are filled to overflowing today with all types of books dealing with every aspect of earthly life. Even in the church world there are books setting forth every kind of viewpoint relating to God, the Bible, doctrine, Christian experience, and church order. However the subject material of most of these books largely contains a message of religious tradition and spiritual death. But God is also producing a book – a book containing a message of life. For the past two millenniums God, by His Holy Spirit, has been writing portions of this Book in the minds and hearts of His people.

There is a branch of literature known as biography. Biographies are the histories of individual lives, an account of a person's life, written or told by another. If the author of the book is the person about whom it is written it is called an autobiography – the story of one's own life written by oneself. The Book of Life is called "The Book of The Life of The Lamb." ...........
In the same way, THE BOOK OF THE LIFE OF THE LAMB is the autobiography of God's Lamb, the record of who He is, what He is like, and what He does. Everything you always wanted to know about the Son of God is contained in this wonderful Book of the Life of the Lamb! It is not a literal book, of course, for the sons and daughters of the Most High are the LIVING RECORD AND REVELATION of the life of the indwelling Lamb.

It was to the apostle Paul that the revelation was given that the Book of Life, the Book of the Lamb, the Book of the Son of God is a people. "Forasmuch as YOU are manifestly declared to be THE EPISTLE OF CHRIST ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. Who also has made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life" (II Cor. 3:3,6).
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