12^th July 09

David Steyh

Preface:

REVELATION

 jApokavluyi"

revelation, what is revealed, disclosure, to make information known with an implication that the information can be understood. This refers in the NT to God making information known, especially to his close associates

Do you believe scripture?? Or are you just a “yes man/woman”? A person who states what is only politically or religiously correct?                 

I ask again, and challenge: Do you believe scripture??

Revelation opens with the following words:

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show dei'xai (to show, explain, make known) his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw - that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

Revelation also states the following:

Grace and peace to you from . . . Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness

Blessed is he who stays awake

These are the true words of God

Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book

Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says

He who has an ear, let him hear

Do you believe the book of Revelation has any possibility of being understood? Do you believe that to have any possibility of understanding it - one must have 25 different theological divinity and seminary degrees?? Or even 1 degree? Or have attended a Bible College? Be a rich man with millions of dollars, unlimited time; and 1,000 wise advisors at your constant disposal? To have any possibility of understanding Revelation, you must have read hundreds of conflicting commentaries, be fluent in Hebrew and Greek, and it is still probably a no-win situation?

If you believe the above, or any form of the above - in the various thousands of variations which have been, and are constantly proposed; than you do NOT believe in scripture, or what God says.

You may believe in some scripture; but you don’t believe in all scripture. You may believe in some stuff God says; but you don’t believe in all that God says.

This unfortunately, is true of me as well. I certainly do not believe in all of scripture, or all of what God says. If I truly did - I would be walking precisely as Jesus walked; and doing ONLY what the Father tells me to do. And if you saw me - then you would now be seeing the Father, since I would be so much ‘one with Him.’

Christians have a glorious calling. And we ignore that calling for thousands of personal and irrelevant reasons. To our shame.

We also ignore the book of Revelation, which is OPEN for Understanding to ANYONE who has an ear to hear, and is seeking God! We listen to many, many naysayer’s who state that it cannot be understood. It is too complex, too filled with symbols, too whatever - to be understood.

This ignores what God says about the most important Book which he gave us. Revelation is the revealing of Jesus Christ. Do you still think of Jesus as being sacrificed on the cross? Do you still think of Him as being a little baby born in a cave or animal manger? A destitute man who walked the earth 2,000 years ago, and then sacrificed himself for me and for you, and for millions of others? Than your imagery of Jesus should change. He has taken his rightful place as Ruler of the universe (which was His creation); and not only has ALL power, and ALL authority - but is also FULL of Grace and Peace towards you! And the creator and ruler of EVERYTHING you see - wishes and wants to be your friend. Jesus is described in Revelation as Full of POWER and GLORY. And this man and GOD - wishes to be your best friend, your eldest brother, your husband, your Lord, your bridegroom, your King, etc. Jesus Christ Himself - gave you Revelation - so that you will have peace. In a world that has none.

Revelation is absolutely open to understanding. TOTALLY OPEN. Truly open for you to understand. No ifs, ands, or buts. It is open for you to understand - if you want to understand it. God declares that it is not sealed up!

I & my lovely wife (Sue) - understand the book of Revelation. God has opened it up to us. I am writing these words about Revelation - so that you can get an idea of what it is about. Then possibly you will start reading it, and come to an even greater understanding of this glorious book; and give me & others additional instruction.

I hate commentary on the book of Revelation. I have read some. But every commentary which I have read; either on the Web or in various study books - is totally off the wall. I have picked up some nuggets of truth thru perusal of these commentaries - but really - God does not want us reading commentaries. God wants us listening to Him!

So if that is the case, why am I going against God; and writing a commentary?? Well, I am not ‘going against God.’ God cannot be put into a box. And yet we put Him in a box all the time. I believe 100% in all of scripture. Yet, I know of numerous contradictions in scripture. Contradictions exist. They do. They are not troubling to me at all. Since scripture can be written by God for various reasons and various purposes according to His will. I’m not bent around the axle with contradictions. But if you don’t realize that contradictions exist - than you’re fooling yourself.

Here, I will give you a couple quick examples off the top of my head. Now remember, I believe totally in scripture, and the Bible . . . totally.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

2^nd Peter 3:9 He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Rev 22:11 Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile . . .

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John 11:43 - 44 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

Luke 7:14 - 15 Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Mt 27:52 - 53 The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.

Heb 9:27 Just as man is destined to die ONCE, and after that to face judgment . . .

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Mt 27:5 - 8 So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.” So they decided to use the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners. That is why it has been called the Field of Blood to this day.

Acts 1:18 - 19 (With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

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Rev 4:8 Day and night they never stop saying: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”

Rev 8:1 When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

Continuing: I hate commentary on Revelation. So it is a contradiction that I am writing a commentary. . . God desires us to search out scripture, God desires to teach us . . . And yet I am writing Commentary. God has opened up this book to my wife and I. God WILL open it to you - if you earnestly desire Him to do so. But over the last several years - it has become increasingly obvious to me; that virtually no one listens to any admonition to read Revelation. I have heard enough excuses for not reading this book, as can be spoken by every person I have spoken with. Truly sad. So I am writing a commentary. This allows me to write what God has shown, and gives people who desire to understand this glorious book - a relevant starting point.

My lovely wife recently made the following statement: “You need a thicker skin.” And she was/is correct. Christians bash each other for no reason at all, searching for ways to make up non-existent reasons to justify tearing each other down; instead of building people up, and be encouraging in Christ.

Stating the TRUTH: that Revelation is OPEN to understanding, and that God has opened it up to me and her; is seen as almost blasphemy . . .

Since you are reading this - it can be stated that you are interested in the book of Revelation. The Internet or Web - with all of its horrendous deceptions - can also be used for good. So this tool allows me to publish what God has shown me - to substantial portions of the world, and whomever is seeking understanding of this book.

I sincerely hope that after reading this letter, you will allow yourself to be immersed in the book of Revelation each and every day. Just soaking in it; and gently allowing God to teach you even more. Than you can correct me on where I have erred. For my understanding of this book, from when I first stated that God had ‘opened it up to me’; has changed. God is still in the process of teaching me more about this glorious book. And I have been reading it, or listening to it on CD - virtually every single day - since early 2004. It is truly a blessing, and a blessed book - which is why you don’t want to read it. A heavy spiritual deception exists over this book - directly from Satan himself; to encourage people to not read it. Lies, lies, lies. Every conceivable lie to not read this book has been uttered at one point in time, and is constantly still being spoken.

Almost every single chapter of this wonderful book is extremely short. Most are the length and size of Philemon or Jude. ((Which are the two shortest books in all of scripture - very, very short!) Most of the chapters of Revelation consist of this very short length.) A few are slightly longer. So really - take it upon yourself to just start reading a few chapters a day - for the rest of your life - or for as long as your allowed to own a bible . . .

One of the problems of understanding Revelation, is that people STUDY it . . . It is not a book to be ‘studied’. It is a book to be instructed on - by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit; blessed be Him - knows what He wrote, and what was being said. And He, whom Jesus referred to as our counselor, and our instructor - is perfectly willing to instruct you in this book, and the nuances. But we must have patient endurance. We must develop our ear to hear. And we must soak in the book. Just allow Jesus to wash you, and present Himself to you, in the short pages of Revelation . . . If you say: “I read it last year, and didn’t understand it.” Or: “I read it twice a year in my bible reading program . . . ” Than how do you expect to be able to understand this book??

You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life. (John 5:39 - 40)

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace - but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” (Luke 19:41 - 44)

I have a simple truth. If you study revelation; dissect the Greek, parse out all of the sentences; search the depth of the meaning of various Greek words used; comparing it to various old testament scriptures . . . Then - you will NEVER understand this great book!

Revelation is PROPHECY. Pure prophecy. Just as numerous teachers could not; and did not understand the true meaning of Christ’s first coming - if you study revelation - you will never understand it!

At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. (Acts 7:57 - 58)

As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. (Acts 9:3 - 5)

“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. (Acts 22:3)

At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.” “I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. (Acts 26:24 - 25)

I am not stating that studying scripture is bad, wrong, and God does not reward us for doing so . . .

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2Timothy 2:15)

But Revelation is prophecy. If you do not learn to HEAR what the Spirit is saying - you will never come to an understanding of this glorious book! If, after having an understanding of this prophecy - you wish to delve deeper into certain Greek words; well, good for you. But the first thing which God desires, and which I desire for you - is for you to understand this blessed book and prophecy. To do that - you must let the Spirit of God teach you about this prophecy. Allow the prophecy which is Revelation - to wash over you. Over and over and over and over again . . . People state they wish they could see Jesus. Then they ignore the most vivid and revealing prophecy about Jesus and end times - which Jesus gave!

This commentary will give you a start on understanding Revelation. I have been immersed in Revelation for six years . . . But to cement the nuances, and the flow of this prophecy into your heart; to learn even more - so that you can instruct me and others - then you must allow the Holy Spirit of God - to wash you with this prophecy. You must read it over and over and over again. Day after day after day. Learn what various types of trees occupy the forest; and where the paths go, which are in the forest . . . Each chapter is so small, please read a couple of chapters a day; until God has opened this prophecy up to your understanding. And at that point - you too will be shouting to others - to just READ it!

I hope you have not covered your ears towards this encouragement . . . For especially in these days - Revelation should be the book that is on every Christian’s top, top, top reading list priority.

As I said slightly earlier - I have been reading this book - or listening to it on CD (started listening to it on CD about 4 years ago); - every day since early 2004. I have attended a Bible College. Graduated. Been a Christian all of my life. But, when I started reading this book - I purposely threw out everything I knew, and just started reading it as a blank slate. As much as possible. After 6 months of reading this book (4 -5 chapters a day) - my lovely wife asked me one morning - what I was learning. (She was still resistant to reading it . . . ) And I reflected for a moment - and then realized the truth - that I still knew NOTHING in my head - that I could talk with her about . . . but that a tremendous deposit was going on in my heart! Shortly after that, I started getting a few questions in my mind - which I started asking God about - and He started answering. Maybe I would get a quick answer - right away. And sometimes I was praying for several weeks - about one question. Significantly, I’ve spent over a year mulling a few questions which I was inquiring God of . . . And God has been faithful. Very, very faithful. He has answered, and it is an absolute glorious knowledge, to HEAR God speaking to you, and see how something goes together. I really encourage you to do the same. God is not a respecter of persons.

Acts 10:34 I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism (NIV)

Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons (KJV)

Deut 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.

Now, I am using a bible program called PRADIS (v5.18) - controlled by Zondervan. Unless otherwise noted; all scripture quotations are from the NIV; and the Greek / Hebrew definitions will be from (Goodrick & Kohlenberger III /NIV Exhaustive Concordance) this program. Which takes some of their written materials (like dictionaries, concordances, etc.) and puts it into a huge computerized database. I absolutely love this program - since it allows you to search on the actual Greek or Hebrew just by clicking on a word, and is not limited to the very narrow definitions which Strong’s developed. Strong, and a few others, developed an extremely monumental ‘book’ - the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance - based on the King James Bible. And this monumental work - which was done without any computer assistance - took years of their lives to complete. However, the English language has changed substantially since the King James translation was developed; and I don’t speak the grammatical English which was spoken over 400 years ago - I speak contemporary, modern day English. Consequently - I am not a King James ‘only’ guy; and actually prefer to not read KJV. I figure the Holy Spirit is perfectly capable of deciphering scripture. So I use the NIV. And unless otherwise noted, all quotations will be from NIV. I also have another computer bible program called: PC Study Bible (v4.2B). Which I use somewhat, but it is more limiting . . . So if I quote a definition from PC Study - that will be noted . . .

For further clarification: I do not speak Greek, or Hebrew. And as I said previous - ‘studying’ Revelation is a formula for disaster. It is not how we arrive at understanding of this glorious book. We arrive at understanding by learning how to hear the Holy Spirit, and what He is teaching us. Soaking in it, letting Revelation wash over us, and not being afraid of what Jesus is saying to us!

So, since I do not read Hebrew or Greek - if I wish to understand or know what is being spoken in the Greek or the Hebrew; I read the English. And meditate on the scriptures, and let the Holy Spirit instruct me. I have, from time to time, been led to turn on a computer program and read some stuff someone else wrote. But generally, with ALL scripture - I find it somewhat a ‘joke’ to state that this word means ‘this’ - because this is the Strong’s definition. Strong’s gives very narrow definitions per word . . . and the same Greek or Hebrew word can have many various meanings - depending on context. So - I rely on the excellent translation work into English which has been done over the years - for the scriptures - to allow me to know and understand what the Greek or Hebrew is saying . . .

As I write, explain, and explode Revelation - I will (I imagine) sometimes copy/paste a Greek or Hebrew word into it . . . Indeed - I have already done so. At the very beginning. This is for those of you who like to research all of these words . . . and in certain instances - it can provide further insight.

And of course, I have as the Spirit has led - done some studying of various words in Revelation. And I have learned some stuff from that . . . But these are little nuggets - and are not truly necessary to a more global understanding of the book.

Let us continue with instruction on the format and structure of Revelation.

I am constantly asked: “Have you read Daniel?” And quickly enough the following: “Have you read Ezekiel?” I know of no person whom if he wishes to understand the book of Romans - reads Hebrews. Or if he wishes to understand Psalms - reads 1^st Kings, or the book of Genesis.

So, the answer is NO. I have not read Daniel . . . and I have, of course, read Daniel. And I have read Ezekiel. But in the context of the question - NO - I have not read Daniel, or Ezekiel - in an effort or ‘study’ to understand Revelation. I have read Revelation. That is what I have read. Revelation. Over, and over, and over, and over again . . . Praise God! Sue (my lovely wife) stated quite some time back: “Reading Daniel to understand Revelation - is like putting new wine into an old wineskin . . .”

And that is correct. If you wish to understand the vision which Daniel had concerning End times - than read and understand Revelation. Than what Daniel saw and heard, can be more easily understood. But - frankly - since I do understand Revelation - I have not seen much point in looking at Daniel’s vision. And if you continue reading this book, and become acquainted with the structure and flow of Revelation - you will come to agreement with me on this minor point.

The entire bible, or all of scripture - has a pattern which one needs to be aware of - if we are to understand Revelation. Let me ask: how many times did God create Adam? How many times was Solomon appointed King? How many times was Jesus sacrificed on the cross?

Ok - we all know that Jesus was sacrificed 4 times - right?? I mean - we read about him being crucified 4 different times, minimum. Other books discuss his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection; but we all know that he was crucified 4 times . . . or maybe it was 5, 6 or 15 times??

Here are a couple of quick examples:

Genesis 1:26 - 28

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.

Genesis 2:7 & 22

the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being . . . Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man . . .

1 Kings 3:5 & 12-13

At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” . . . . I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor —so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.

2^nd Chron 1:7 & 12

That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” . . . . therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, riches and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.”

Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; 15:33

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Mat 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:33; John 19:23

When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get.

. . . there they crucified him, along with the criminals - one on his right, the other on his left.

When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares . . .

Now we all know that Jesus was crucified ONCE. Not twice, three, four, or fifteen times . . . ONCE. Once only.

Hebrews 7:27 & 10:10

He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.

And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

And in similar fashion, most realize that man (Adam & Eve) was only created once. Not twice. And the two accounts of Solomon referenced above - are the same exact situation - only from an entirely different perspective. And God wants us to have wisdom. Indeed, wisdom is essential in our understanding of God. So God repeats several times in just one book alone (Proverbs) about wisdom & God. And most know, that Proverbs is filled with references to wisdom. The three which are cited concern “fear of the Lord” . . .

What is my point? Scripture is FILLED with repetition. Constant repetition. All over the place. God constantly states the same things to us - over and over and over again. Just from different sources, and different perspectives. We all know this. We know that we find various elements of Romans in Corinthians, or Ephesians. As we read scripture, our attitudes and feelings, and relationship with God is reinforced, and shaped. We read the same things, repeating various principles - over and over and over again. And we have no problem with it . . . And yet - when we come to the book of Revelation - we throw everything out the window - which we already understand about scripture.

Some of this is so very easy to understand - how can we miss it? And yet, for awhile; as I read Revelation - I was astounded that John would fall down to worship the angel Twice! (Rev 19:10 & 22:9) I couldn’t believe or understand how in the world - he would fall down to worship this angel twice. I mean, how many times does the guy need to be told? The angel had already told him once - not to worship him! And, here he goes again . . . worshiping the angel twice . . . Of course, I finally figured it out. John only falls down to worship the angel once. The same exact event is told from two different perspectives - by the same ‘author’ (John). The reality is: the ‘author’ is Jesus Christ. Which is why John states it twice. John is writing what Jesus wants him to write. And God repeats Himself all over in scripture . . . and so God repeats Himself all over in Revelation.

Now, before we move on, and end this preface - we need to consider a couple of very important doctrinal subjects. So that we are not redefining terms; and our words have the same meaning and intent . . . In the last days (End Times) deception (of all types and sorts) will become rampant. and important doctrines are being thrown away and tossed out - based on really WRONG deceptions direct from the father of lies.

First:

We need to consider who Jesus is . . . Is Jesus Christ God? The answer is: YES. And so is the ‘Spirit of God’. The triune nature of God is taught in scripture, and Jesus, and the Spirit have always existed. Just as the Father has always existed.

. . . I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne . . . (Rev 4:2)

Now, beginning with the initial opening of scripture in Genesis - God starts revealing who He is . . . The first use of the Hebrew word Yahweh hwè:hy“ occurs in Genesis 2:4; as God starts to reveal his name . . .

. . .When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens -

In the book of Exodus God states:

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” (Exodus 3:14)

. . .This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation. (Exodus 3:15)

And, after the resurrection of Jesus to the former power and glory which He had before the beginning of creation (John 17:5); the fullness of the name of God continues to be revealed. Until we see that the name of God resides in the words or phrase: Lord  Jesus  Christ.

Lord: kuvrion lord; master; can be a NT translation of the Hebrew hwè:hy“ Yahweh or LORD

Jesus: jIhsou'n Jesus; Joshua; or Yahweh saves

Christ: Cristovn Christ, Messiah or Anointed One

Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Romans 13:14)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6:10 - 11)

Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 28:31)

. . .he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. (Mark 1:10)

. . . the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things . . . (1John 2:27)

Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20); and had the Spirit indwelling him from the moment He started taking on bodily form. But - He also was anointed by the Holy Spirit - after He was baptized. So too - with us. When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior; the Holy Spirit indwells you - and makes you alive to God! And, as we grow into intimacy with God - we become anointed by the Holy Spirit. We are to clothe ourselves with God. We are to put on the fullness of God. We are to walk in the power, might, understanding and intimacy of God - who is the great I AM; who is our LORD; and whose triune revealed name is: LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Having the fulness of the Godhead wrapped around us; protecting us, encouraging us, with the Spirit himself being the seal of our redemption, and our friend and counselor - is one reason why Peter could make the following statement:

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. . . . (1Peter 4:11)

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. (Colossians 2:9 - 10)

The book of Revelation is absolutely full of statements declaring Jesus to be God. And, to a lesser extent - it is full of statements declaring the Spirit to be God. But, as we work our way thru Revelation; I do not wish to interrupt a path of thought - to show that a particular scripture is also stating that Jesus and or the Spirit are fully God. For example: Who is the ultimate Judge? Well GOD of course. What do our sins do? They condemn us . . . Why can’t I dwell with a righteous God? Because of my sins . . . Who makes the ultimate decision on my eternal Heaven or Hell fate? GOD, of course . . .

But in Revelation - we easily see that Jesus controls who goes to Hell. He controls the book of life, etc. Even in the gospels, Jesus states that He is the Judge . . .

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. (Matthew 25:31 -32)

As we work thru Revelation - I will point out that certain scriptures indicate Jesus is fully God. But, I don’t wish to have to fully develop those statements each time they are made . . . but the absolute divinity of Jesus does need to be fully developed - since some people who absolutely LOVE Jesus - and embrace Him as their Lord - do not actually believe that He is God; or that God exists as three totally separate beings - all three of whom - are fully God.

For that reason - I will here - at this point - reference some old testament scriptures; some scriptures from the gospel’s etc; and various scriptures in Revelation - which soundly state when taken together - that Jesus is God. And the Spirit is God. And the Father is God. I will of course, still be pointing out that certain scriptures in Revelation point to Jesus being God. Because certain revelation scriptures just DO. That is what they are doing! But I will lay the foundation for that - right here and now . . .

“But now, please forgive their sin - but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written.” The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book.” (Exodus 32:32 & 33)

May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me. (Psalms 69:28 - 29)

. . . All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! (Psalms 139:16 - 17)

For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14)

Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son (John 5:22)

In the above verses we see that GOD (the LORD or Yahweh) owns and controls the book of eternal life which He has written. In the prophecy which is Revelation; we see that Jesus states that if you overcome - then Jesus will not blot out your name from the book of life! And if your name is not found written in the book of life - you are thrown into the lake of fire. And you are not allowed to enter the Holy City, the new Jerusalem - if your name is not written in the Lamb’s book of life . . . (Rev 20:12 - 15; 21:27)

All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast - all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. (Rev 13:8)

The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world . . . (Rev 17:8)

Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. (Rev 20:11 - 12)

If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. (Rev 20:15)

. . . but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (Rev 21:27)

And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city . . . (Rev 22:19)

. . . To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. (Rev 2:7)

. . .“This is what the LORD commanded: ‘Tomorrow is to be a day of rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. . . . (Exodus 16:23)

Then Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Luke 6:5)

“Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him. (Luke 8:39)

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (Matthew 6:14)

Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” (Luke 7:48 - 49)

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things? Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . . ” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all . . . (Mark 2:5 - 12)

Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.” “You are not yet fifty years old,” the Jews said to him, “and you have seen Abraham!” “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” At this, they picked up stones to stone him . . . (John 8:56 - 59)

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” (Exodus 3:14)

I and the Father are one.” Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many great miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?” “We are not stoning you for any of these,” replied the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” (John 10:30 - 33)

‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one. (Mark 10:7 - 8)

Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. (1Corinthians 6:16 - 17)

I and the Father are one. (John 10:30)

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. (John 15:1)

. . . Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? (John 14:9 - 10)

. . . I am from above. . . . I am not of this world. (John 8:23)

. . . “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ (Matthew 22:37)

“If you love me, you will obey what I command. (John 14:15)

But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” (John 12:32)

“I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14:62)

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double - edged sword . . . (Hebrews 4:12)

Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule . . . He treads the winepress . . . of God Almighty. (Rev 19:15)

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” - which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23)

. . . “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. . . . baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit . . . And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18 - 20)

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. (Colossians 2:9 - 10)

. . . But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. (Hebrews 1:8)

For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. . . . (John 5:21 - 23)

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything . . . (1Timothy 6:13)

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25 - 26)

Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. (John 17:3)

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven . . . ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ (Matthew 7:21 - 23)

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1Corinthians 1:7 - 8)

They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?” (Rev 6:16 - 17)

And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. (John 17:5)

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept . . . because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” (Luke 19:41 & 44)

Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God he remains a priest forever. (Hebrews 7:3)

. . . Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37)

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. (John 6:35)

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’’” (Matthew 4:4)

Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13 - 14)

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God . . . (Rev 22:1)

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. (Rev 21:5 - 7)

I have seen the burden God has laid on men. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:10 - 11)

yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. (1Corinthians 8:6)

But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. (John 16:13)

. . . I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come . . . . (Isaiah 46:9 - 10)

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. . . . (Rev 1:1)

. . . These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. (Rev 2:8)

. . . “These are the true words of God.” (Rev 19:9)

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” (Rev 22:16)

. . . Then he placed his right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. (Rev 1:17 - 18)

Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. (Rev 22:12 - 13)

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Rev 1:8)

Second:

Does HELL exist?? Is it a place of ETERNAL destruction and torment?

Recently, a Pastor (Rob Bell) residing in Grandview Michigan had a book published titled: Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. [I have not read this book.] Apparently, in this book - he states that HELL does not exist. This has caused a bit of a stir; and so another person - ((Jack McKinney PH.D) of McKinney Counseling & Consulting) on 4/25/11 confirmed that Hell does not exist. And that the traditional idea of Hell turns God into a monster; and that he does not believe in a literal Hell; and does believe that Hell is a historical and theological mistake.

OK. So we have various individuals stating that scripture has been mis-used; mis-interpreted; inaccurate, etc. And these are supposed Christians. In some ways - very much like this idea that Jesus is not God; and that God is not Triune - while at the same time - being ONE. Deceptions are massive. We must count the cost; and speak the truth. However - we certainly cannot staunch the dyke; and place our finger into every leaking hole of deceptions. More falsehoods will continue to erupt on a daily basis - then can possibly be contained or dealt with . . . This is why we must know the TRUTH; and the TRUTH will set you free! (John 8)

In the above verse - Jesus is really stating that HE is TRUTH! HE is the Alpha and the Omega. HE is the beginning and the end. HE is EVERYTHING. And ONLY Jesus can set you free. And HE is willing to do so - IF you will let Him!

Concerning the question of HELL . . . YES - HELL exists. YES, HELL is FOREVER. And HELL is a place of ETERNAL TORMENT!

When we state that Hell is not forever (Universalist doctrine); we are in essence - denying what Jesus alone accomplished. Jesus, dying on the cross of crucifixion - stated that it was FINISHED. He then gave up His spirit to God. (see John 19:30) Jesus asked the Father to take this cup away from Him . . . He did not JOYFULLY go to the cross - He WILLINGLY went to the cross. He DESPISED the cross; and the meaning of it! Taking all of the sins of mankind onto Himself.

He did this to prevent us from having to go to HELL! To be ETERNALLY separated from the Father. The word HELL does NOT exist in the Old Testament; or the Hebrew. The idea of an eternal judgement definitely exists in the Old Testament. [KJV does use the word HELL in O.T.] However; when we state that HELL does not exist; or that the punishment of HELL is not FOREVER - we are first - making the death and sacrifice of Jesus meaningless. Second - we are perverting scripture; denying ALL of the traditions and understandings of the Jewish People who went before Christ (Jesus).

John the Baptist called out to people to REPENT. Why?? If HELL does not exist - why do I need to repent? If HELL does exist - but is not ETERNAL - why do I need to repent? What is the point?

I mean seriously - being here (living on earth) as a stranger or a foreigner; or an alien in a strange land - some have stated this is like being in Hell. Being absent from GOD. GOD is not ruling this earth. Satan is! GOD is sovereign, and currently allows Satan to RULE this earth! So, some state being on ‘earth’ is being in HELL! They too - have redefined HELL.

So, living on earth - might not necessarily be very pleasant. So, what if I wine, dine, rape, kill, steal, counterfeit money; live large; buy lots and lots of stuff; be consumed only with my own importance and pleasures . . . and ultimately die. OK. Now what?

Well, I go to HELL. But wait - this is only a TEMPORARY place. It is Hell PURGATORY. Maybe I reside in HELL for only a year. Maybe five years. One Hundred. Maybe ONE MILLION. ONE MILLION years of excruciating torment and burning fire. (Oh yes - some don’t believe in the FIRE part either . . .) So, I experience ONE MILLION years of excruciating torment in burning FIRE. Or ONE QUADRILLION!!

SO WHAT! What of it?!! I eventually am let out - and abide in HEAVEN in wonderful glory! FOREVER & EVER! Universalist doctrine even teaches that Satan will eventually eternally abide in Heaven. Perfect and wonderful. With no sin, and no lies . .

We make Jesus out to be a LIAR when we state the above. What of His remark about Judas when He stated: “ . . . It would be better for him if he had not been born.” (Mark 14:21)

So is Jesus really stating that it would be better if Judas did not die, and had his physical body thrown into the grave/refuse valley of Hinnom?

HELL is either a spiritual, physical place created by God of eternal torment (GeHenna); or it is just a place of refuse - with no real consequences. Does it really matter if my body is cremated when I die? Is your GOD so small that he cannot deal with the resurrection of your body if it is cremated?? What of the people who lived a LONG time ago? Do you really believe that Joshua’s bones still exist?? Please! They became total DUST quite a while back . . . And yet God will still resurrect JOSHUA in full, unmitigated glory; in an indestructible body . . . WOW.

And if YOU don’t have a personal, intimate relationship with GOD; when you die - you WILL end up in HELL. And that is an ETERNAL place of never ending torment. The CHOICE is YOURS. This equating a HOLY, ETERNAL, SOVEREIGN GOD with Hitler is ludicrous and really a waste of our marvelous intellect. Calling God a monster (if Hell exists) - is on the same plane.

The prophecy which is REVELATION; and the book of Revelation - are absolutely FULL of references to HELL, eternal punishment; the second death, etc.

When you come out of Hell (Universalist) is that the third life?? I mean - scripture is quite clear that a second death (which you DON’T want to experience) exists! But NO WHERE in the ENTIRE bible - does ANY idea of a “third life” exist! And yet Jesus talked about the 2^nd life! He stated that we must be ‘born again’ to enter Heaven! NEVER is HELL equated with being ‘born again’ and being made sinless and worthy to enter Heaven! (see John 3)

Does GOD want you to go to HELL? NO! Does God KNOW that some people who were given the CHOICE of where they were going to spend eternity (ALL are given a choice) do pick HELL? YES! Does this make God a ‘monster’ because He purchased a way out for you - but you refused to take it? And He KNEW that you would REFUSE - before you were ever born? And He still allowed you to be born? NO! GOD wants you to DWELL with Him FOREVER. It is YOUR choice. We choose. So, we call some ‘pre destined’ to Heaven. And some are ignoble vessels - ‘pre destined’ to HELL! YES. Absolutely. But God still wants them IN Heaven. It is ALWAYS our choice! Personal relationship with God, or NOT. Our choice. Righteousness demands punishment. We don’t (as a rule) like to see murderer’s of children getting away with killing children. We want them punished! But, sometimes, guilty are deemed innocent.

And can a saved person - having a relationship with Jesus - LOSE their salvation?? And end up in HELL? Absolutely. Otherwise - what do you do with Jude (twice dead) and the prophecy of Revelation which clearly states that ANYONE who worships the image of the beast; or falls down and worships the beast; or who receives the mark of the beast (R14) - will have the smoke of their torment rising before God forever and ever! God desires us to be aware that an eternal punishment exists - if we do not CHOOSE God! However, if we remain in Christ - we have nothing to fear.

And in CHRIST - ALL of the guilty are deemed innocent. Since, HE paid for my, and your sins - with His death; and with punishment. (see Acts 2:24 & John 20:17) And even though Christ (or Jesus) died for EVERYONE - not every person accepts it; or cultivates a relationship with Jesus.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ (Matthew 7:21 - 23)

It IS your choice of where you spend eternity! CHOOSE. CHOOSE this day - WHOM you will serve! Yourself? Satan? The world, and its pleasures? Or GOD?

When we remove Hell, or water it down . . . we destroy what Jesus accomplished; and take away from the book of Revelation! Taking Hell out of Revelation - is not something which you should want to do . . . Jesus discussed Hell and its consequences quite a bit! Jesus gave us the prophecy of Revelation. And Revelation discusses Hell quite a bit!

And please - do not tell me that you KNOW the Greek and the Hebrew! I am so fed up with people re-writing the bible and numerous scriptures - using their vastly bloated ‘knowledge’ of Greek and Hebrew to bolster their false doctrines while they lead people astray . . . I am ready to vomit on the statement: “Well the Hebrew says this . . . or the Greek says that . . .” This is what the upper echelons of the JW’s and the Mormons routinely do . . . redefining words; while spouting LIES!

So many Centuries and MILLIONS of man hours have gone into translating the scriptures - for us to then redefine what is crystal clear when just READ - is really an affront to the Holy Spirit; and what He would desire to teach you - if you would just remove the Earwax and start listening! False doctrine is just that! FALSE DOCTRINE. And stating that HELL is NOT forever; and is NOT a place of burning fire - is FALSE DOCTRINE!

Here are just a few scriptures with regards to Hell . . .

And they will bring all your brothers, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the LORD - on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels,” says the LORD. “They will bring them, as the Israelites bring their grain offerings, to the temple of the LORD in ceremonially clean vessels. And I will select some of them also to be priests and Levites,” says the LORD. “As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,” declares the LORD, “so will your name and descendants endure. From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come and bow down before me,” says the LORD. “And they will go out and look upon the dead bodies of those who rebelled against me; their worm will not die, nor will their fire be quenched, and they will be loathsome to all mankind.” (Isa 66:20 - 24)

And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where “ ‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ (Mk 9:45 - 48)

Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” (Mt 26:23 - 24)

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Mt 10:28)

For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others; if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; (2Pet 2:4 - 6)

In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. (Jude 1:7)

But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water. By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. (2Pet 3:5 - 7)

A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand, he, too, will drink of the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. He will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and his image, or for anyone who receives the mark of his name.” (Rev 14:9 - 11)

Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. (Rev 20:11 - 15)

Charge them with crime upon crime; do not let them share in your salvation. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. (Ps 69:27 - 28)

Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. (Phil 4:3)

He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Rev 3:5 - 6)

All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast - all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. He who has an ear, let him hear. (Rev 13:8 - 9)

“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. (Rev 22:12 - 15)

But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. (Rev 19:20)

For in just a very little while, “He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.” But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. (Heb 10:37 - 39)

The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and will come up out of the Abyss and go to his destruction . . . The beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction. (Rev 17:8 & 11)

So, after reviewing the above two doctrines and scriptures which declare Jesus and the Spirit to both be God . . . declaring the very triune nature and oneness of God . . . and that HELL exists and is ETERNAL - we come to the end of the preface.

Thank you for reading the preface, and for your interest in the prophecy which is Revelation!

Finally - Please remember that scripture repeats itself; and presents itself in multiple ways from different perspectives - all about the exact same event(s). We now come to the beginning of the understanding of the book of Revelation. [end of Preface]

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