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By Samson Ken Macaulay

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Prophetic Blueprint of the End Times
(From Daniel’s Visions to the Letters of Christ)

Chapter 1 — Introduction
Chapter Two - What is Eschatology?
Chapter 3 - Key Terms and Concepts in Eschatology
Chapter 4 - The Accuracy of Biblical Prophecy; the Great Statute of Daniel 2
Chapter 5 - The Four Beasts of Daniel 7; A Prophetic Parallel of the End
Chapter 6 - Daniel’s Seventy Weeks; The Divine Calendar of Redemption and Judgment
Chapter 7 - The End Time According to Jesus; an Exposition of Matthew 24
Chapter 8 - Letters of Jesus to the Churches
Chapter 9 - The Four Living Creatures; A Prophetic Picture of the Church Age
Chapter 10 - The Seven Seals and the Four Horse Riders
Chapter 11 - The Woman and the Man Child; the Age-Long Conflict Unveiled

Part 2: Chronology of the Events of the Last Days - End of the Church Age.

Chapter 12 - The Rapture of the Church
Chapter 13 - The Great Tribulation of Saints Left Behind
Chapter 14 - The 144,000 Jews Sealed
Chapter 15 - The Seven Trumpet Judgments; God's Vengeance Unleashed

Part 3: God’s Dealings with the Jews Resumes

Chapter 16 - The Prophetic Ministry of the Two Witnesses
Chapter 17 - The Rise of the First Beast; the Antichrist
Chapter 18 - The Second Beast; the False Prophet, the Mark of the Beast and the Great Tribulation of the Jewish Saints
Chapter 19 - The Rapture of the 144,000 and the Harvest of the Earth
Chapter 20 - The Appearing of the Tribulation Jews in Heaven
Chapter 21 - The Seven Vial Judgments; God’s Final Wrath Unleashed
Chapter 22 - Mystery Babylon; a Prophetic Unveiling of Revelation 17
Chapter 23 - The Judgment and fall of Babylon
Chapter 24 - The Second Coming of Christ and the Great Battle before the Millennium

Part 4: End of the Kingdom of this World, the Millennium Reign, Final Judgment and the Beginning of a New Era

Chapter 25 - The Binding of Satan and the Millennium Reign of Christ
Chapter 26 - The Final Rebellion and the Judgment on Satan
Chapter 27 - The Great White Throne Judgment
Chapter 28 - The New Heaven, the New Earth, and the New Jerusalem
Chapter 29 - The Marriage Supper and the Eternal State
Chapter 30 - Even So, Come, Lord Jesus

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If someone dies… but knows they’ll be back in three days… is that really a sacrifice?

Think about it. The power of sacrifice is in the finality — in losing something forever. But if Jesus knew His death was temporary, was it still a sacrifice? Or was it… just a weekend trip to the grave?

That’s a question many Christians avoid, but let’s be honest — it’s a valid one.

If I lay down my life to save my community, I don't get it back later. I've lost it forever. End of story!

Just like Princess Inikpi of the Igala kingdom who gave her life in order to save her people from imminent conquer by the enemy. Till today, Inikpi remains dead. Her sacrifice was final. She's never getting her life back. She permanently gave it up for her people.

But Jesus knew his death was only TEMPORARY. He knew he would rise up in only three days and go to heaven. Where was the finality in that? Were was the sacrifice?

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The death of Jesus was indeed a sacrifice. His resurrection didn't nullify the sacrifice, rather it was the ultimate goal of the sacrifice.

When Adam sinned, mankind became death spiritually and eternally damned. No way of escape, no hope of resurrection, no hope of redemption.

But Jesus came to our rescue. He paid the ultimate sacrifice, by shedding his blood. His resurrection was a proof of the victory over power of darkness. If he didn't resurrect, his sacrifice was useless because it means mankind will still be under the dominion of darkness.

In addition, Jesus coming down alone from heaven to take up the nature of man was a very great sacrifice.

Again, he died the death of a criminal.

Besides, he was beaten and humiliated. The pains of the nails that pierced through his hands and legs was a great sacrifice.

And he did all these for all mankind.

Those who accept him as Lord and Saviour will be saved. Those who reject this free gift of salvation will be eternally damned.

Chapter 4 - The Accuracy of Biblical Prophecy; the Great Statute of Daniel 2

The credibility of biblical eschatology rests firmly on the unshakable accuracy of fulfilled prophecy. Nowhere is this more powerfully illustrated than in Daniel Chapter 2, where God revealed to King Nebuchadnezzar a sweeping prophetic vision of the future through a magnificent statue; foretelling the rise and fall of four major world empires long before they ever came to power.
This chapter not only confirms the divine inspiration of Scripture but also lays the foundation for understanding end-time prophecy, as it introduces us to the prophetic timeline that culminates in the eternal reign of Christ.
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

In the second year of his reign, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a troubling dream that none of his magicians or wise men could interpret—until Daniel, empowered by God, revealed both the dream and its interpretation.

The Dream (Daniel 2:31–35)
"Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible.

This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass,
His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces..."

Daniel went on to interpret this dream, revealing that each section of the statue represented a successive world kingdom—a precise prophetic outline of history.

The Four Kingdoms

1. Head of Gold – The Babylonian Empire (606–539 B.C.)
Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar, "Thou art this head of gold" (Daniel 2:38). The Babylonian Empire, under Nebuchadnezzar’s rule, was the most glorious and dominant empire of its time. Gold, a symbol of wealth and grandeur, accurately represents Babylon's unmatched splendor and power.

2. Chest and Arms of Silver – The Medo-Persian Empire (539–331 B.C.)
Silver, though still valuable, is inferior to gold, just as the Medo-Persian Empire was less glorious than Babylon. Yet it was stronger militarily and more expansive. The two arms signify the dual nature of the empire: the Medes and the Persians, with Persia eventually becoming dominant.
This transition was fulfilled when King Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon in 539 B.C., exactly as prophesied.

3. Belly and Thighs of Bronze – The Grecian Empire (331–146 B.C.)
Bronze represented the third kingdom, identified historically as the Greek Empire led by Alexander the Great. It was known for its swiftness in conquest and widespread cultural influence. Alexander conquered much of the known world with astonishing speed, fulfilling the symbolism of a powerful yet less noble kingdom than its predecessors.

4. Legs of Iron – The Roman Empire (146 B.C.–476 A.D. in the West)
The Roman Empire is depicted as iron—strong, ruthless, and crushing all resistance. It was known for its military strength and legal system, and it ruled longer than the previous empires.
The two legs of the statue correspond to the Western and Eastern divisions of the Roman Empire. Rome conquered Greece, adopted its culture, and ruled with an iron grip for centuries—just as Daniel predicted.

Feet of Iron and Clay – The Future Revived Kingdom
The feet and toes made partly of iron and partly of clay (Daniel 2:41–43) represent a future kingdom, not yet fully realized in history.

Iron represents strength (possibly remnants of Rome).

Clay represents weakness (divided nations, unstable alliances).

This final kingdom is a revived confederation—strong in some areas, weak in others—possibly a coalition of nations with differing ideologies and levels of power.

This phase aligns with what many scholars believe to be the end-time global government, possibly ruled by the Antichrist, arising during the 70th week of Daniel.

The Stone Cut Without Hands — The Kingdom of God
The climax of the vision is the stone cut without hands (Daniel 2:34–35, 44–45), representing the eternal Kingdom of God:

“And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed…” (Daniel 2:44)

This stone destroys the statue; symbolizing all human empires, and grows into a great mountain, filling the whole earth. This is the Second Coming of Christ and the Millennial Reign, followed by the eternal state of God’s kingdom.

Historical Fulfillment and Prophetic Precision
The prophetic accuracy of Daniel 2 is astonishing:
Written during the Babylonian Empire,
Predicts the rise of Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome; centuries in advance,
Describes the nature, strengths, and weaknesses of each empire,
Accurately foresees the decline and division of Rome,
Foretells a yet-future global kingdom.
And culminates with the reign of Jesus Christ.

No other religious text in history demonstrates such precision. This gives believers confidence in the trustworthiness of the Bible and the certainty of future prophecy yet to be fulfilled.

What This Means for Us
Daniel 2 not only lays a prophetic timeline of world powers, but also demonstrates:
God is sovereign over history; kingdoms rise and fall by His decree (Daniel 2:21).
Prophecy confirms divine authorship; only God can declare the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10).

Christ’s kingdom is inevitable and eternal; all human kingdoms will fall, but Christ will reign forever.

In a world shaken by political turmoil, wars, and alliances, Daniel 2 reminds us that history is not in the hands of kings or governments, but in the hands of Almighty God.

The vision of the great statue is more than a dream; it is a roadmap of human history under divine control, stretching from Babylon to the return of Christ. Its fulfillment in history validates the reliability of Scripture and assures us that what is yet to come; the reign of Christ, is just as certain.

The God who fulfilled every detail of Daniel 2 is the same God who will bring to pass every end-time prophecy in His Word. The stone is coming. The kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ—and He shall reign forever and ever (Revelation 11:15).

Chapter 10 - The Seven Seals and the Four Horse Riders
(Excerpt from my new book; Eschatology)

The Book of Revelation unveils a prophetic panorama of divine judgments and spiritual truths through a series of seals, trumpets, and vials. Among these, the opening of the seven seals in Revelation chapter 6 marks a pivotal unfolding of human and redemptive history. Many interpret these events as future occurrences during the reign of the Antichrist. However, a closer look reveals that these seals symbolically represent the spiritual and geopolitical shifts that have taken place in the world after the death and resurrection of Christ and will continue until the end of the kingdom of this world.

The First Seal: The White Horse – A Season of Conquest and Relative Peace
“And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.” (Revelation 6:2)

The first seal unveils a rider on a white horse, symbolizing a period of peace and territorial conquest. This represents the Roman Empire in the post-resurrection era of Christ, an empire marked by global expansion, political dominion, and a semblance of world peace; often referred to as the Pax Romana. The rider had a bow but no arrows, suggesting conquest without initial widespread violence. It also speaks of prosperity and the spread of ideas and religion during that time, including the initial spread of Christianity throughout the Roman world.

The Second Seal: The Red Horse – War and Bloodshed
“And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.”(Revelation 6:4)

The second horse is red, signifying war and conflict. This marks a period where peace was removed from the earth and wars began to escalate. The “great sword” represents widespread violence and destruction. This era saw the collapse of empires, civil wars, religious crusades, and unprecedented bloodshed in different parts of the world. The world transitioned from the conquest and control of empire to the chaos of conflict.

The Third Seal: The Black Horse – Economic Collapse
“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.” (Revelation 6:5–6)

The black horse symbolizes a time of economic hardship and famine. The scales in the rider’s hand represent the weighing of food due to scarcity. The voice speaks of inflated prices: a denarius (a full day’s wage) could barely purchase enough food to survive. This economic condition began to manifest a few decades ago with global recessions and financial instability, and it continues to worsen today, with many nations suffering under inflation, food insecurity, and severe income inequality.

The Fourth Seal: The Pale Horse – Death and Hades
“And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.” (Revelation 6:

The pale horse ushers in an age marked by widespread death through war, famine, pestilence, and natural disasters. This period overlaps with the third seal and is unfolding in our present time. Diseases, pandemics, violent conflicts, earthquakes, and famine have ravaged large populations. According to this prophecy, one-fourth of the world’s population will be affected before this era concludes.

The Fifth Seal: The Cry of the Martyrs
Revelation 6:9–11
9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

This seal unveils the souls of believers martyred for their faith. These are tribulation saints; those who missed the rapture and are killed during the time of intense persecution under the Antichrist. Their cry for vengeance is heard in heaven, but they are asked to wait until the full number of martyrs is complete. Revelation 7 reveals these saints now glorified before God's throne, having come out of “great tribulation” (Revelation 7:14).

The Sixth Seal: The Great Cosmic Disturbance
“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood” (Revelation 6:12)

This was foretold by our Lord Jesus in Matthew 24:29:

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.”

The sixth seal is characterized by terrifying cosmic disturbances; earthquakes, eclipses, and meteor showers. These dramatic events signal the end of the great tribulation. Jesus Himself foretold that such signs would occur after the tribulation (Matthew 24:29). It is at this point the world realizes that the wrath of the Lamb is imminent (Revelation 6:16-17).

The Seventh Seal: The Silence before the Final Judgment
“And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.” (Revelation 8:1)

The seventh seal ushers in a dramatic pause; a silence in heaven. This is the solemn prelude to the seven trumpet judgments that follow. It marks the end of the current world system and the beginning of the climactic events leading to the full establishment of God's Kingdom.
Summary and Significance
These seven seals, far from being solely futuristic, represent historical and spiritual realities that have spanned the church age. The four horsemen symbolize successive periods of peace, war, economic hardship, and death; realities that have unfolded progressively since Christ's resurrection. The fifth and sixth seals reveal the intensity of tribulation, both for the martyred saints and the final cosmic signs. The seventh seal prepares the stage for divine intervention and the establishment of Christ’s eternal reign.
Understanding these seals from a progressive-historical perspective helps the believer see that prophecy is not just about the future; it’s about understanding the present in light of God’s eternal plan.

Chapter 18 - The Second Beast; the False Prophet, the Mark of the Beast and the Great Tribulation of the Jewish Saints

The unfolding of end-time events intensifies with the rise of another key figure — the second beast, also known as the False Prophet. This chapter exposes his identity, his deceptive ministry, and the enforcement of the infamous Mark of the Beast (666).

The Second Beast: False Prophet, False Christ
“And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.” (Revelation 13:11)

This second beast is distinct from the first (the Antichrist). He is a religious leader who performs signs and wonders to convince the world to worship the first beast. However, this beast is more than just a prophet; he is the false Messiah the Jews have long been expecting, having rejected Jesus Christ as their true Messiah.

His two horns like a lamb represent the tribes of Judah and Israel, indicating that he will rise from among the Jewish people, imitating the true Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. Outwardly, he will appear meek and gentle, but inwardly, his voice will echo the voice of Satan (the dragon), full of lies and deception.

He Will Deceive the World with Signs and Miracles
“And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men.” (Revelation 13:13)

This false Christ will:
Perform supernatural wonders.
Call down fire from heaven (imitating Elijah).
Lead many to believe he is truly sent by God.
But these miracles are lying wonders, done by Satanic power to deceive the nations (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10). He will gain the trust of the Jewish people and the world as a man of peace, appearing as a fulfillment of Messianic expectations.

The 7-Year Peace Treaty
As a key political-religious figure, the False Prophet will likely be the architect of the 7-year peace covenant spoken of by Daniel:

“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week [7 years]: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease…” (Daniel 9:27)

This peace treaty will mark the beginning of the tribulation period. The Jewish people will rebuild the temple in Jerusalem and resume sacrifices, believing they are now at peace.
But it will be a false peace.

The Abomination of Desolation
After 3½ years, the false prophet will break the covenant. He will create an image of the first beast (the Antichrist) and place it in the newly built Jewish temple.

“And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast... and cause that as many as would not worship the image... should be killed.” (Revelation 13:15)

This image of the beast in the temple is the Abomination of Desolation spoken of by Daniel and confirmed by Jesus:

“When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place...” (Matthew 24:15)

This event marks the beginning of the Great Tribulation, especially for the Jewish people.
The Spiritual Awakening of Israel
When the image of the Antichrist is placed in the temple and worship is enforced, the veil of blindness that covered Israel will be lifted:

“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery... that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.” (Romans 11:25)

At this point:
The Jews will realize they have been deceived.
They will reject the false prophet and the image.
They will turn back to seek the true Messiah, Jesus Christ.

But this awakening will cost them dearly; The Beginning of Great Persecution:

“Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.” (Matthew 24:9)

This is the time of Jacob’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7), when Israel will be hated by all nations, hunted and persecuted with severe cruelty. The false prophet will lead this charge, turning the world against the people of God; Jews who refuse to bow to the image.

The Enforcement of the Mark of the Beast
“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads…” (Revelation 13:16)

To ensure loyalty, the false prophet will institute a global system of identification and worship through the Mark of the Beast. This mark is the only means by which a person can:
Buy or sell (economic control),
Have social status (systemic control),
Avoid persecution or death (survival control).
The mark will bear the number of his name:

“Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” (Revelation 13:18)

This is 666; a symbolic number of man’s ultimate rebellion against God, falling short of divine perfection (which is symbolized by 7).

The rise of the second beast; the False Prophet; reveals the full scope of Satan’s counterfeit trinity:
The Dragon (Satan),
The First Beast (Antichrist),
The Second Beast (False Prophet, False Christ; a counterfeit Holy Spirit).

This unholy trinity will deceive the world, persecute the righteous, and attempt to usurp God’s throne. But their time is short. The next chapter will reveal God’s righteous judgments as seven angels pour out the seven vials of wrath upon the earth; a final and terrible warning to the unrepentant world.

Chapter 9 - The Four Living Creatures; A Prophetic Picture of the Church Age

Among the many symbols and mysteries revealed in the Book of Revelation, few are as intriguing and theologically rich as the four living creatures described in Revelation chapters 4 and 5. These heavenly beings, full of eyes and found near the throne of God, are commonly interpreted by many scholars as angelic beings or a class of cherubim. However, a deeper and prophetic interpretation suggests they could represent something far more connected to the redemptive plan of God; the dispensations of the Church Age itself.

Let us examine the biblical description and explore how these creatures may represent the progressive history of the Church from its birth to the final generation that will witness the coming of the Lord.
The Biblical Description

Revelation 4:6–8:
"And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come."

Then in Revelation 5:8–9, we read something profound about these creatures:

"And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb...
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, AND HAST REDEEMED US TO GOD by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation."

This statement provides crucial insight: these creatures are not angels, but redeemed beings, worshiping the Lamb for their salvation. This alone contradicts the traditional view of these beasts being angelic. Angels are not redeemed. They do not experience salvation by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, these living creatures must represent the redeemed Church, unfolding across the ages.

A Symbolic Prophetic Interpretation: The Church Age in Four Faces

1. The First Beast — Like a Lion: The Apostolic Church
The lion, the king of beasts, symbolizes boldness, power, and authority. The early Church, born on the Day of Pentecost and led by the apostles, was marked by holy boldness, great spiritual power, and uncompromising commitment to the gospel.

"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John..." (Acts 4:13)

"These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also." (Acts 17:6)

This period of Church history was full of miracles, missionary zeal, and fearless proclamation; even unto death. It corresponds with the first few centuries of Christianity, including the era of persecution under the Roman Empire.

2. The Second Beast — Like a Calf: The Church under Compromise
The calf or ox is a beast of sacrifice and service, but also symbolizes religious systems and burdens. This image fits the post-Constantine Church, when Christianity became institutionalized.
In this phase, idolatry, ritualism, and pagan practices crept into the Church under the guise of tradition and political control. The fire of apostolic purity diminished as church leaders sought worldly power and hierarchy over spiritual truth.
This period corresponds roughly with the 4th to 15th centuries, including the Dark Ages, when the Church was dominated by religious formalism, superstition, and unbiblical doctrines.

3. The Third Beast — With a Face Like a Man: The Reformation Church
The human face represents reason, intellect, and moral conscience. This aligns with the Protestant Reformation led by men like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and others.
While the reformers restored the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith, they often stopped short of restoring the full Pentecostal experience of the early church. The emphasis was largely on theology, doctrine, and moral reform, rather than the power of the Holy Ghost.
This dispensation is characterized by the return to biblical literacy, rejection of idolatry, and reclaiming of core gospel truths.
However, the emphasis remained primarily intellectual and doctrinal, hence the human face.

4. The Fourth Beast — Like a Flying Eagle: The End-Time Church
The eagle is the king of the skies, symbolizing spiritual insight, prophetic vision, and supernatural strength. This beast fittingly represents the last-day Church, the generation that will witness the rapture.
This eagle Church rises above earthly limitations, is led by the Holy Spirit, and walks in the supernatural. The end-time Church will be marked by:

A restoration of apostolic power
A global harvest of souls
Deep intimacy with God
Prophetic accuracy and discernment
A readiness for the Lord’s return
As it is written:

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

The eagle Church is spiritually awakened, longing for the return of the Bridegroom, and equipped for spiritual warfare in the last days.

Why This Symbolism Matters

This prophetic interpretation does not negate other possible layers of meaning for the four living creatures but instead provides a Spirit-led perspective on how the Church’s journey through history is already reflected in heavenly imagery. The fact that these living creatures are full of eyes; seeing past and future, reminds us that God’s redemptive plan spans across time and eternity.
By seeing ourselves in the eagle, we are reminded of the high calling and responsibility of the end-time Church to walk in holiness, power, and love.

The four living creatures are more than mysterious beings before the throne. They are a prophetic picture of the Church through the ages, each with distinct characteristics and prophetic relevance.
From the boldness of the lion to the revival flight of the eagle, God's Church is being refined and prepared for her final role; to usher in the coming King. We are not just observers of prophecy; we are participants in its fulfillment.

As we continue in this study, let us recognize our place in this divine narrative and rise as the eagle generation, filled with the Spirit, prepared for the rapture, and crying with all the redeemed; “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain!”

Excerpt from my new book titled Eschatology.

Excerpt from my new book, Eschatology

Chapter 13 - The Great Tribulation of Saints Left Behind

It is important to begin this chapter by addressing a common misconception about the Great Tribulation period. Many Bible scholars and believers alike assume that immediately after the rapture of the Church, the Antichrist will be revealed, initiating a seven-year reign marked by a final three-and-a-half-year period known as the Great Tribulation. While this interpretation is widely held, it does not fully align with the complete revelation of Scripture; particularly in the book of Revelation.
In truth, the Bible unveils not one, but two distinct tribulation periods. The first is virtually ignored by many scholars because it is connected to the Church age; a mystery that was hidden during Christ’s earthly ministry (see Ephesians 3:3-6). As a result, when Jesus outlined the events of the end times, the Church age and its unique experiences were not yet fully disclosed.
However, as we examine the book of Revelation with the light of the New Testament mystery of the Church, it becomes evident that two Great Tribulation periods exist:
1. The first will immediately follow the rapture and will affect saints who were part of the present-day Church but were left behind.
2. The second, occurring during the last three and a half years of the Antichrist's reign, will specifically target the Jewish people.
This chapter focuses on the first tribulation, the one that will impact the left-behind saints of the current Church age.
A Multitude Comes Out of Great Tribulation
We find a clear revelation of this first tribulation in Revelation 7:9–17. The passage describes a great multitude, too vast to be counted, standing before the throne of God:

Revelation 7:13-14
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

The question posed by the elder; “Who are these?” makes a striking implication: they are not the raptured saints. The raptured saints, already in heaven, are represented earlier in Revelation (see chapter 4) as the four living creatures or "beasts." This group, however, is new and distinct. They appear after the rapture and are described as having come out of great tribulation.
Key Insights about This First Tribulation
Let’s examine critical truths from this passage that identify the nature and significance of this first tribulation:
1. They Came from Every Nation and Language

“...of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues...” (Revelation 7:9)

This group is global in scope. There is no specific mention of Jewish identity, although a few Jewish believers may be among them. This reveals that this is a Gentile Church-era tribulation, not the future Jewish-centered tribulation.
2. They Were Beyond Number

“...a great multitude, which no man could number...”

The sheer size of this group implies a sobering truth: a large portion of the present-day Church will miss the rapture. The fact that they are described as "too many to number" suggests that countless millions; or even billions, will be left behind.
3. They Were Already Believers before the Rapture

“...they washed their robes...”

They had robes; symbolic of salvation (Isaiah 61:10). The need to "wash" them indicates their robes were stained; likely by compromise, sin, lukewarmness, or spiritual neglect. This aligns with Ephesians 5:27, where Christ seeks a Church "...not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but... holy and without blemish."
4. They Were Cleansed by Christ’s Blood, Not by Martyrdom

“...and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”

This clearly contradicts the belief that these saints must pay with their own blood. They are still saved by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ. The blood of Jesus remains the only basis of their cleansing, even in the tribulation.
5. Only Born-Again Believers Will Be Saved During This Period
Unbelievers will not be saved in this tribulation. Why? Because the dispensation of grace will have ended. The Holy Spirit, who convicts sinners (John 16:, will have been taken away with the raptured saints.

Ephesians 1:13–14 confirms this:

“...ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession...”

Thus, salvation will not be extended to unbelievers anymore. Only those who were once born again but were left behind will be able to wash their stained garments.
6. They Serve God Continuously in Heaven
“Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple...” (Revelation 7:15)

Those who once neglected church service or ministry on earth will now delight in serving God day and night. Their prior spiritual laziness (Hebrews 10:25) cost them the rapture, but in heaven, they become faithful worshipers.
7. They Experienced Hunger, Thirst, and Suffering
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore...” (Verse 16)

The hunger, thirst, and tears mentioned here point to the severe persecution and deprivation they endured. Being marked as enemies of the world system, they would be unable to buy or sell, and many will die in hiding.
8. They Were Persecuted; But Not by the Antichrist
No mention is made of the Antichrist in this passage.
This is a vital distinction. The Antichrist will not yet be revealed. These saints are persecuted by ungodly governments, leaders, and people who already carry the spirit of the Antichrist (see 1 John 4:3). The full manifestation of the Antichrist will come later.
9. This is Not the Tribulation Jesus Spoke of in Matthew 24
The Great Tribulation of Matthew 24, which will be examined in a later chapter, is a distinct second period and focuses on Israel during the reign of the Antichrist. The tribulation in Revelation 7 is the first tribulation—for the left-behind saints of the Church.
Final Warning to Believers
This chapter should serve as a sobering wake-up call. There is a real and imminent danger that many believers will miss the rapture due to carelessness, compromise, or complacency. Yet, there is still hope now; a chance to repent, be sanctified, and remain watchful.

“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things...” (Luke 21:36)

Don’t gamble with eternity. Make yourself ready now. Live in holiness, serve God fervently, and remain filled with the Spirit. Only then can you escape the trauma and terror of the great tribulation that awaits those left behind.

The blood of these victims will be required in the hands of Nigeria leaders and security personnel who intentionally refuse to do something about it because of personal gains. They will all roast in hell. Wicked people.

Boomark:
You are saying that to God who raised Jesus from the dead. You are saying that to the Holy spirit who inspired those scriptures. You are saying that to Jesus Christ who told us the truth he recieved from God. Over 30 scriptures pointing at the same thing is what you call "mahyohpic."

The spirit of the antichrist is the one pushing you people to insult God and reject his word.

Let me shock you with this revelation.

Jesus promised his disciples that the comforter who is the Holy Spirit will come after he is gone.

Who sent the Holy Spirit down?
Some verses said Jesus did while others said it was the Father. This is the mystery of the Godhead also referred to as trinity. See the evidence below:

Jesus sent down the Holy Spirit:

John 15:26
“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me.”

John 16:7
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”

Luke 24:49
“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”


The Father also sent the Holy Spirit

Acts 2:33 John 14:16
“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.”

John 14:26
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

Luke 11:13
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”

See the union and corporation between the Father and Jesus.

Jesus sent down the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Father sent him in the name of Jesus.

You can't separate the Father and Jesus. The Father does nothing without involving the Son and the Son does nothing without involving the Father.

They are one.

You see why it's difficult to ask a straight question like, who sent down the Holy Spirit and you expect one answer to be ticked.

Jesus is God and God is Jesus. But Jesus is not the Father and the Father is not the Son. But they are both God, one God.

gohf:
so to you it took three people(beings) to raise Jesus up?

Like the Father raised him up, then the Holy Spirit, then Jesus himself also did as well, abi?

I didn't say so, the Scripture did and I believe it.

MaxInDHouse:
Now it's obvious that you just love lying to your own soul what we gathered from all those that has been to theology schools is that Trinity is a Mystery that is why Trinitarians are confused when it comes to the definition of Trinity.

So stop lying that it could be explained in a simple way!

It confuses only those who are not born again like you. It confuses those who are perishing.

Those who are born again grasp this truth easily.

Why not accept the free gift of salvation and condition your spirit to grasp this reality.

gohf:
you need to listen to your own words, "You only quote references of scriptures that appears to support your opinions and ignore many others that says otherwise."

John.2.22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

Wouldn't it had made more sense if apostle John had written after Jesus rose himself up from the dead.
Listen I will resurrect when Jesus returns, I will raise up, but those that mean I am the one doing it or those that make me God.


Thank God you quoted John 10:17-18, issue is you didn't actually quote all that's in those verse, did you now because you subtly left out the part where Jesus said it is God's command, so the authority Jesus had and exercised, John understood it from Jesus to be by God's command.

You know how Mary responded to what Jesus said in John 11:25
John.11.27 "Yes, Lord," she told him, "I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."

Is it not wonderful that you quoted
Rom.8.11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead, he will give life to your mortal body by this same Spirit living within you.

You though you asked did Jesus lie about raising himself from the dead, even when you know he never raised himself by himself but God did

I acknowledge all these scriptures you are trying to lay emphasis on. But, your problem is that you don't want to look at any other scriptures that affirm Jesus is fully God.

If Jesus is fully God, the Father is God and the Holy Spirit is God but all three persons are one God, not three Gods. This is trinity in its simplest explanation.

Boomark:
He started by telling me not to beat around the bush. I responded with by choosing from the options he gave. Now he beating around the bush and refusing to chose any option.

Your questions doesn't have the correct options.

The Father raised Jesus from the dead.
He was also raised by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus also raised himself from the dead.

So, no point answering questions that are wrongly asked.

You are so myopic.

You need the Spirit of God to comprehended spiritual things.

Jesus is Mighty God. He is also Almighty.

Boomark:
Ken4Christ

Don't beat around the bush. Choose from the options below.

Jesus is called a Mighty God according to Isaiah 9:6. So answer these questions happily. You have right to choose any of the options "to believe" and "not to believe."

John 12:49-50 NKJV
[49] For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. [50] And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”

1. Do you believe Jesus as a Mighty God said, that he speaks whatever the Father commands him to say?
A. Yes I believe
B. No I don't believe him

Hebrews 5:7 NKJV
[7] who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear,

2. Do you believe that when Jesus is a Mighty God, his cries and tears meant he knew it was only God the Father who was able to save him from death?
A. Yes I believe
B. No I don't

Romans 10:9 – “…if thou shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

3. Do you believe that it was God the Father that raised him (Mighty God) from the dead?
A. Yes I believe
B. No I don't


If you refuse to choose any of the options, we know that it is the shame of rejecting Christ and God openly that made it so. The antichrist doesn't want to be exposed. It uses subtle means such as quoting scriptures out of context or using false accusations to dodge questions and scripture.

I conclude that you are a Jehovah Witness. You are not yet born again. Why should I debate with someone who doesn't have the Spirit of God. It's a waste of time. Your journey begins when you receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.

Boomark:
Ken4Christ answer these questions

Where you once a Jehovah Witness member? You argue like them. You employ the same dishonest strategy:

You only quote references of scriptures that appears to support your opinions and ignore many others that says otherwise.

Don't tell me you are not aware of scriptures that affirm the deity of Christ. Jesus is referred to as God in several passages of the scriptures.

He also claimed to be God.
God the Father called him God
Angels worshipped him. In fact Angels are commanded to worship him.
He is worshipped alongside with God the Father.

Why are you pretending you are not aware of all these.

When John the Beloved heard a voice behind him in the Isle of Patmos saying:

Revelation 1:11
... I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

When he turned to see who was talking to him, who did he see? Jesus.

So, Jesus is revealed as Alpha and Omega.
God, the Father is Alpha and Omega.
Can't you enough sense that they are one God in different manifestations- Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

I am coming up with a full book on the subject of Trinity. Only the spiritually blind will deny it's untrue.

Boomark:
See how you people are committing blunders. Satan and the antichrist is deceiving you people. When I say it, it will be as if I don't like you people.

Romans 1:20-21 NRSV
[20] Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made. So they are without excuse; [21] for though they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their senseless minds were darkened.

His nature is not a mystery. You are without excuse. Those scripture you quoted is meant for you. You people can't discern the things of the spirit. Your pastors and rev fathers have lied to you people. Which excuse will give again? You have been believing and practicing falsehood for years and ages.

Something that is a lie is very clear. I told you people that those who do not continue with the teaching of Christ don't have God. FxMasterz called those teaching of Christ kindergarten scriptures. That's why he doesn't know anything at all.

I am beginning to wonder if you are born again and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Boomark:
You people don't know God. That's why it is a mystery to you. The bolded is falsehood. See what the bible says.

1 Corinthians 8:4-6 NIrV
[4] ...” We know that “there is only one God.” [5] There may be so-called gods either in heaven or on earth. In fact, there are many “gods” and many “lords.” [6] But for us there is only one God. He is the Father. All things came from him, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord. He is Jesus Christ. All things came because of him, and we live because of him.

Deuteronomy 6:4 LSB

[4] “Hear, O Israel! Yahweh is our God, Yahweh is one!


I believe that Jesus is a God. Moses was made a God to Pharaoh, Exodus 7:1. And there are many Gods in heaven and on earth.

The bible made it clear. Even though there are those who are called Gods in heaven and on earth, they all have One God and their God is the Father. This includes Jesus Christ. These scriptures are where Jesus called the Father his God (John 20:17, Hebrew 1:9, (Psalm 40:6-7+Hebrew 10:6-8 , Revelation 3:12).0

I'm against those who lump up one God as 3 persons. And they forgot to add Moses and make it 4. How then can someone still go ahead and say that one God 3 distinct persons? This is a lie.

The scripture said that "One God," is the Father. The Father who alone is a one God over all cannot fit into the trinity equation. The Father alone is One God. He doesn't share it with 2 other persons that serve him.

Ask your yourself who is one God according to the scripture above? Is it 3 persons? Who is one God in Deuteronomy 6:4? Is it 3 persons? Who is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, the God of the Israelites who glorified Jesus, Acts 3:13? Is it 3 persons? Besides the Holy spirit was never called a God anywhere in the scripture.

So triniity is built on falsehood that is not in the scripture. Satan and antichrist don't want people to honour the one and only true God as one God he is. Romans 1:21. You ignore the truth about one God and believe falsehood made by man.

Trinity is not built on any falsehood. It is revealed.

If humans can be in more than one place at the same time, why do you think it strange for God to manifest himself in human flesh. And scriptures are so clear on this.

The Father is God. Jesus is God. The Holy Spirit is God. But it's the same one God.

Thomas exclaimed, My Lord and my God when he saw Jesus. And Jesus didn’t rebuke him.

Your unbelief doesn't change the truth. Jesus is fully God in human flesh.

MaxInDHouse:
The name written on her forehead was a MYSTERY: babylon the great the mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth. ‭Revelation 17:5 NIV‬

You are the funniest commentator on NL because if our god is a MYSTERY it simply means whoever goes for it should be prepared to welcome all manners of definition and opinions.

What really baffles me is how you agreed that your god is a MYSTERY yet you want to argue with other worshipers of your god instead of welcoming whatever anyone fabricates about your MYSTERIOUS god!

Please remind all of them that Hellfire is waiting for whoever disagrees on the nature of your MYSTERIOUS god!

God Himself is not a mystery but his nature is a mystery to those who are not yet born again or to the carnal mind. And the scripture says the same thing:

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Our Lord Jesus also mentioned it:

Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given

Janosky:
How do you analyze what is false?

If you like cherry pick your Bible ,you can't change the meaning of the Greek word "THROUGH" @ John 1:3,@ 1 Corinthians 8:6 @Colossian 1:16 @ Hebrew 1:2 & or any verse you cherry pick.

For instance,you write "Olaniyi" in Colossians 1:16 in Yoruba & another Translator of your book wrote "Olaniyi" in the same verse in the Igbo translation of your book.
Oga,Is that Igbo translation correct?

When JW's show you the proper rendition of the bible verses, you'll start moaning ....

You said nothing. Pride won't allow you to acknowledge that Jesus is the visible manifestation of the invisible God. He is God in human flesh and it is explicitly stated in the scripture. As a man, he is subject to the Father. But in his divine attribute, they are one

Why do you think that the Holy Spirit is referred to as the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ.

The kingdom of God is also known as the kingdom of His dear Son. All that the Father has belongs to Jesus.

They are three persons but one God. Jesus doesn't act independently. He does what he sees his father do. The Holy Spirit also does what Jesus instructs him to do. It's a mystery you can't comprehend with the carnal mind.

Boomark:
I think I have shown you that it was the Father who raised Jesus Christ from the dead. An undisputable fact from over 30 scriptures.

So if someone ask you who raised Jesus from the dead? The correct answer is the Father.

What the Holy spirit is called cannot change it. Your understanding of Godhead cannot change it. Unity between the Son and the Father cannot change it. Both of them didn't unite and died together unseparated since you can't separate the son from the Father. My explanation should have helped you to dump all these beliefs that can't prove anything.


Romans 10:9 – “…if thou shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

You are free to give yourself trinity reasons to reject what God has done by himself and also reject being saved. You are on your own., I have done what you asked for perfectly well..

You only want to lean on scriptures that agrees with your opinions and reject others that don't.

God created all things. Jesus also created all things. Analyse this.

Boomark:
The Holy spirit is the Spirit of God. It belongs to the Father. It is this same spirit that the Father said he will put in his servant, Isaiah 42:1. Holy spirit is the power of God and God use the Holy spirit to achieve what he wants including the conception of Jesus Christ.

You gave 3 scriptures but I will show you what it means and with over 30 scriptures pointing to God the Father as the one who raised Jesus from the dead. Even Jesus knew this that's why he cried and prayed to the Father who is able to raise him and God heard his prayer.

Now to your scriptures, this will help you to understand that it is the Father that is speaking through him and commanding him on what to say. He hears the truth from the Father and say it to the people. It was the Father that spoke through him.

Just look for scriptures about resurrection and the life the Father has which he has given to the son. Ayam tired.

John 12:49-50 NKJV
[49] For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. [50] And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”

John 8:38, 40 NKJV
[38] I speak what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have seen with your father.”
[40] But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this.

Hebrews 5:7 NKJV
[7] who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear,


John 8:26 NKJV
[26] I have many things to say and to judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and[b] I speak to the world those things which I heard from Him.”
[/b]

Galatians 1:1 – “…by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.”

Romans 6:4 – “…as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father…”

Acts 2:24 – “Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.”

Acts 2:32 – “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.”

Acts 3:15 – “And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.”

Acts 3:26 – “Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you...”

Acts 4:10 – “…Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead…”

Acts 5:30 – “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.”

Acts 10:40 – “Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly.”

Acts 13:30 – “But God raised him from the dead.”

Acts 13:33 – “God hath fulfilled the same unto us… in that he hath raised up Jesus again…”

Acts 13:34 – “And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption…”

Acts 13:37 – “But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.”

Acts 17:31 – “…he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Romans 4:24 – “…if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead.”

Romans 4:25 – “…who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”

Romans 7:4 – “…ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead…”

Romans 8:11 – “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ… shall also quicken your mortal bodies.”

Romans 8:34 – “…It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God…”

Romans 10:9 – “…if thou shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

1 Corinthians 6:14 – “And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.”

1 Corinthians 15:15 – “…we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.”

2 Corinthians 4:14 – “Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus…”

Ephesians 1:20 – “…which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places.”

Colossians 2:12 – “…ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.”

Colossians 3:1 – “If ye then be risen with Christ…”

1 Thessalonians 1:10 – “…and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus…”

Hebrews 13:20 – “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus.

1 Peter 1:21 – “Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory…”


I am not like the the 1 verse pastor FxMasterz. Who doesn't even understand the 1 verse he is using to make noise. I gave him 7 and I will not explain his own for him. Let him continue being blind. This is also a knockout to Image123 round 9 claim on trinity. They twist scriptures to suit themselves.

Any opposition to these scriptures will mean believing in contradictions.

The Holy Spirit is also known as the Spirit of Christ or the Spirit of his Son.

It's true that Jesus received authority from the Father to do all he does. I am only trying to make you see the unity in the three persons of the Godhead.

In a place, Jesus said that the Father would send the Holy Spirit in his name. In another place, Jesus Himself said he would send the Holy Spirit.

The Bible said that God created the world. It also said that all things were created by Jesus.

The Bible says that we are redeemed by the blood of Jesus. It also says that we are purchased by the blood of God.

You can't separate God from His Son. God commands but his Son is the word who brings his commands to pass.

Boomark:
A. The Father.

But our Lord Jesus said he would raise himself up from the dead. Did he lie?

John 2:19–21: “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

John 10:17–18: “I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.”

John 11:25: “I am the resurrection, and the life."

The Scripture also said that the Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead:

Romans 8:11: “The Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead…”

1 Peter 3:18: “…put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.”

Boomark:
1. So you have seen Jesus? And they taught you in church that Christians are only those who see Jesus. Have you seen how empty the things you wrote are? When you were typing you thought you were making sense.

2. I quote the words of Jesus. You called them kindergarten scriptures and told me that letter keels but spirit gives life. So you are not fit to teach the bible.

Boomark, please answer this question:

Who raised Jesus from the dead? A - The Father B - Jesus C - Holy Spirit D - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Choose only one option. Don't beat around the bush.

No reception. Most likely too, No gifts.
Bold decision. Cut your coat according to your size.

Another opportunity for those appointed to loot. 90% goes to their belly. Little or nothing goes to the suffering mass.

Start production - What we need is industrial and agricultural revolution.

Start producing over 70% of things we import and our story will change.

Common toothpick we don't produce. Shame on our leaders.

MaxInDHouse:
Here is Jesus' words as recorded in the Bible:

‭Matthew 24:7-14 NIV‬
"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
" Matthew 24:7-14

See what i quoted as highlighted in blue!

So false prophets and preaching to all the nations of the earth is just for Jews in Jerusalem shey?

Guy stop lying you no sabi Bible!

Read it again. Verse 9b
"and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake."

Do all the nations of the earth hate the present day Israel? Certainly not.

I repeat again, this statement is for the future, during the time of the antichrist. At that time, the church would not be on earth. We would have been raptured. People like you who is not born again would have entered into hell gnashing and weeping.

All the nations of the earth at that time would hate Israel including America. This is when this prophecy will be fulfilled.

Verse 15 talks about when the image of the antichrist will be erected in the temple of God.

JW has really damaged your brain beyond repair.

MaxInDHouse:
In other words Jesus lied saying it's whoever endure to the end will be saved shey? Matthew 24:13
Ọmọ stop deceiving yourself!

Jesus was referring to the Jews who would face the great tribulation during the time of the antichrist. Go and read the verse in context.

MaxInDHouse:
Jesus has set the standard his promise is:
"But the one who has endured to the end will be saved." Matthew 24:14

And that's what all his TRUE disciples believe.
Paul said:
"I am pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God by means of Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14
So nobody is saved until such a person finish the race to life!

So, your answer is no.

But I have everlasting life and I am saved. There are scriptural proofs to affirm it.

The truth is that you can never have assurance of salvation unless you are born again or saved. If you accept the free gift of salvation, you will know that you are saved. It's a miracle that happens instantly the moment you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.

But since, you haven't done so, you are trying to get it by works and hope. You will keep working and hoping and land in hell.

You can be saved now and know that you are saved.

MaxInDHouse:
If you don't know the meaning of what is written in plain English "EVERLASTING LIFE" then what do you know in the Bible?
You don't deserve any response but for the benefit of interested followers i will answer.
God told Adam and Eve that if they eat of the fruit of good and evil they will die {Genesis 2:17} and they ate from it that is why we are growing old and dying otherwise Adam would have been alive till today so God is reversing the situation so that we won't die again rather we will live forever. Psalms 37:29
That is what God's word called "EVERLASTING LIFE"

God never promised humans heavenly life {Psalms 115:16} that's why there was no preparation in heaven for humans to live before the coming of Christ {John 14:2} so those going there can't go with flesh and blood {1Corinthans 15:50} that's why they need another body {1Corinthans 15:44} all those who are going to rule with Christ in heaven will be given that new body {Matthew 22:11-12} that's what Jesus meant by saying "many were called but few are chosen" {Matthew 22:14} because they will become like angels no gender difference there {Luke 20:34-36} so they need a rebirth that's what BORN AGAIN means.

You can never ever substantiate like this all you know is what church pastors told you!

So, do you presently have everlasting life?