Repentance and Holiness Magazine Vol 1 - The Rapture of the ChurchChristine Gitau
The document discusses the rapture of the church based on visions received by Dr. Owuor. It describes a vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands are seen receiving the glorious church. This vision is meant to emphasize the supremacy and might of Jesus. The document also discusses John the Baptist appearing to Dr. Owuor and telling him to warn the earth to repent and prepare for Jesus' second coming. Biblical passages about the rapture are presented, showing Jesus' promise to return for his bride, the church. Characteristics like godlessness and apostasy are said to consume the end times church.
Repentance and holiness Magazine Vol 6 - Nov 2009: The four Apocalyptic horse...Christine Gitau
The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD JEHOVAH YAHWEH. The FOUR APOCALYPTIC Horsemen of Revelation 6 from the Repentance and Holiness Magazine. Published in 2009.
Pale Horse released in Egypt in 2011, captured LIVE in TV, fulfilling the 2009 prophecy on the release of the fourth apocaliptyc horse - David Owuor.- Repentance & Holliness Magazine
The document provides details from a vision received on April 4, 2011 about the heavenly garment. In the vision, heaven receded to reveal the garment displayed at the entrance. It was a glorious white cloth fitting for the wedding of the Lamb. The vision showed the region between the wrist and elbow of Jesus' garment, calling people to righteousness through wearing the garment of Jesus' blood. The garment signifies the dignity and holiness required to enter God's kingdom.
The Commisioning - Mighty Visitation with John the Baptist on April 2 2004.Christine Gitau
The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD JEHOVAH YAHWEH. The Mighty visitation with John the Baptist providing the prophetic timeline of GOD towards the Coming of the MESSIAH by the TWO Witnesses of Revelation 11.
HIS nail pierced hands - Shocking vision of November 2013.Christine Gitau
The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD GOD JEHOVAH YAHWEH - the nail pierced hands of the CHRIST, the MESSIAH, the LAMB who was slain for the sins of the all men (all people).
Repentance and Holiness Magazine Vol 1 - The Rapture of the ChurchChristine Gitau
The document discusses the rapture of the church based on visions received by Dr. Owuor. It describes a vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands are seen receiving the glorious church. This vision is meant to emphasize the supremacy and might of Jesus. The document also discusses John the Baptist appearing to Dr. Owuor and telling him to warn the earth to repent and prepare for Jesus' second coming. Biblical passages about the rapture are presented, showing Jesus' promise to return for his bride, the church. Characteristics like godlessness and apostasy are said to consume the end times church.
Repentance and holiness Magazine Vol 6 - Nov 2009: The four Apocalyptic horse...Christine Gitau
The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD JEHOVAH YAHWEH. The FOUR APOCALYPTIC Horsemen of Revelation 6 from the Repentance and Holiness Magazine. Published in 2009.
Pale Horse released in Egypt in 2011, captured LIVE in TV, fulfilling the 2009 prophecy on the release of the fourth apocaliptyc horse - David Owuor.- Repentance & Holliness Magazine
The document provides details from a vision received on April 4, 2011 about the heavenly garment. In the vision, heaven receded to reveal the garment displayed at the entrance. It was a glorious white cloth fitting for the wedding of the Lamb. The vision showed the region between the wrist and elbow of Jesus' garment, calling people to righteousness through wearing the garment of Jesus' blood. The garment signifies the dignity and holiness required to enter God's kingdom.
The Commisioning - Mighty Visitation with John the Baptist on April 2 2004.Christine Gitau
The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD JEHOVAH YAHWEH. The Mighty visitation with John the Baptist providing the prophetic timeline of GOD towards the Coming of the MESSIAH by the TWO Witnesses of Revelation 11.
HIS nail pierced hands - Shocking vision of November 2013.Christine Gitau
The written HOLY ORACLES of the LORD GOD JEHOVAH YAHWEH - the nail pierced hands of the CHRIST, the MESSIAH, the LAMB who was slain for the sins of the all men (all people).
The document provides a summary of the progression of sin from the days of Adam and Eve up until the present time. It discusses how Adam and Eve's disobedience in the garden led to humanity being cast out and death being introduced. It highlights the faithfulness of Enoch and Noah in contrast to the increasing lawlessness and wickedness of their generations. The document suggests that today's church has reached a similar state of apostasy and accommodation of sin as in Noah's day. It emphasizes the need for holiness and walking with God in order to be ready for Christ's return.
The document discusses the rapture of the church based on visions received by Dr. Owuor. It describes a vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands are seen receiving the glorious church. This vision is meant to emphasize the supremacy and might of Jesus. The document also discusses John the Baptist appearing to Dr. Owuor and telling him to warn the earth to repent and prepare for Jesus' second coming. Biblical passages about the rapture are presented, showing Jesus' promise to return for his bride, the church. Characteristics like godlessness and apostasy are said to consume the end times church.
The document discusses prophecies that have been accurately fulfilled, including prophecies of Pacific earthquakes and tsunamis from 2009. It discusses visions the author had in 2009 of the four horsemen of the apocalypse from Revelation 6, including a vision of the pale horse and rider, which signifies that the rapture is near. It provides summaries of the visions and their significance regarding the timeline towards Christ's return and the end of the age.
The document discusses the Shekinah glory of God and its manifestations. It argues that:
1) The Shekinah glory descended in a pillar of cloud to Moses and in a burning bush. It struck Paul as a pillar of light. Whenever it descends, it transforms the identity of the recipient.
2) At creation, God's Shekinah glory was the unique, non-solar light spoken into being on the first day that cleansed the darkness and transformed the earth. This light was Christ.
3) The Shekinah glory recently descended at a meeting in Kisumu, Kenya on December 31, 2012 to establish righteousness in the church and transform it from a worldly to spiritual
1) The document discusses Jesus' prophecy on the Mount of Olives, known as the Olivet Prophecy, which is considered the greatest prophecy in the Bible. It reveals signs of Christ's return and the end of the age.
2) Central to the Olivet prophecy is the breaking of the first four seals and the release of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which mark the prophetic timeline toward the rapture of the church. The vision of the Pale Horse and its rider underscores that the rapture is near.
3) The vision occurred during a stopover in Johannesburg, where the author saw a glorious raptured church worshipping in heaven
The document discusses the 7 seals of Revelation and their meanings. The first seal, represented by a white horse, symbolizes the spread of the gospel in the first centuries after Christ. The second seal, a red horse, represents war and bloodshed, particularly the Diocletian persecution around AD 303. The third seal, a black horse, symbolizes famine and moral corruption resulting from the compromise of Christianity with paganism after the Roman emperor Constantine in the 4th century.
The document discusses the concept of faith as presented in the Bible. It provides several examples from Scripture of people who lived by faith, including Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and others. It also examines what it means to have the faith of Jesus Christ and discusses how faith involves trusting in God's promises without seeing their fulfillment.
The document discusses the events of the Great Day of Atonement. It describes two sealed groups - the 144,000 who are sealed before the Sunday law and latter rain, and a great multitude from all nations that are sealed after going through the plagues and great tribulation. It notes that the great multitude follows the Lamb wherever he goes, having been translated and coming out of the great tribulation. Finally, it explains that on the Day of Atonement, after sins have been removed from the sanctuary, Satan will be declared guilty for the sins he caused God's people to commit and will be banished to the desolate earth.
The document discusses Babylon in Revelation and what it represents. It says Babylon is a religious system that forces its false teachings, represented by "wine", upon the world. These false teachings include idolatry, sun worship, immortality of the soul, eternal hell, and exalting Sunday above the Sabbath. True doctrine is represented by the teachings of Jesus, while false teachings are likened to old wineskins that will break under the new wine of truth.
In the the introduction of the three angels messages of Revelations 14: 6-12, we are called to behold an angel having AN EVERLASTING GOSPEL l to preach to every nation, kindred and tongue and people. This presentation touches on the everlasting Gospel and its transforming power!
The document discusses the 2300 day prophecy in Daniel 8:14. It provides historical and biblical context to identify the starting point of the prophecy in 457 BC and its fulfillment in 1844. Key details include: the 70 week prophecy concluding in AD 34, the 2300 days representing 2300 years until the heavenly sanctuary is cleansed, and the cleansing occurring on the Day of Atonement in 1844. Jesus is identified as the sole high priest, and the heavenly sanctuary as the true tabernacle.
Amid the closing scenes of earth's history, amid wars, famine, pandemics , the rise of lawlessness, God has a final message for the World. This presentation is a synoptic overview of the Three Angels' Messages of Revelations 14: 6 -12.
An Overview of The Book of Revelation - by Natchi LazarusNatchi Lazarus
The document provides an overview of the Book of Revelation, discussing its key contents and themes. It notes that Revelation depicts the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ, the anti-Christ, the tribulation period, Satan's ultimate end, the future glorification of the church, and the place Christ has gone to prepare for believers. The document also compares Genesis and Revelation, stating that Genesis depicts the beginning of man's rebellion against God while Revelation depicts its end. Finally, it outlines different approaches to interpreting Revelation and provides a section-by-section overview of its contents.
The document discusses how the stars may provide information and references several Bible passages on this topic. It notes that God named and calls each star, that certain constellations like Pleiades and Orion are mentioned in the Bible, and that figures like the Magi followed a star to find Jesus. The document suggests the stars may have conveyed messages about God's plans that people in ancient times understood better than people today.
In Revelations 14:6-12, a second angel follows the first angel warning the people of the World against Babylon and the drinking of her abominable wine? What or who is Babylon? And what are the abominations of babylon. Many Christian writers have referred the Roman Catholic Church System as babylon over generations past and even presently, is this true ? Let's find out from this presentation!
THIS MESSAGE IS TAKEN FROM REVELATION 14:6-12. THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT IS TO BE PREACHED RIGHT NOW THAT WILL RIPEN THE WORLD INTO TWO GROUPS: THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED...
The document discusses Satan's defilement of God's heavenly and earthly sanctuaries throughout history from the Garden of Eden to the Christian era. It describes how Satan used deception to beguile Adam and Eve in Eden, leading to their expulsion. In the Jewish era, God dwelt among Israel in the tabernacle and temple. The document asserts that in the Christian era, Satan sought to deceive Christians in the seven churches and ultimately the church of Laodicea, which had become lukewarm.
The document discusses the sanctuary from the time of Moses and its significance. It notes that John the Baptist called Jesus the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world. It then discusses the earthly sanctuary patterned after the heavenly one, with the holy place and most holy place housing the ark and law of God. The 2300 day prophecy of Daniel 8 is examined, finding its starting point in 457 BC and ending in 1844 AD, marking the start of the judgment and cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary. The document asserts this cleansed the corruption of the daily ministry by the papal priesthood and restored Jesus as the true high priest in heaven.
The document summarizes scripture passages from Exodus, Jeremiah, Luke, and John related to the festivals of Bo and Passover. It discusses the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and the plagues God brings against Egypt, including locusts and three days of darkness. It provides historical context for how worship of the sun god Ra in Egypt influenced pagan traditions like Christmas and Easter. The document emphasizes that God commanded Israel to base their calendar on the moon, not the sun, to separate them from Egyptian influences and sun worship.
The document discusses the pure everlasting gospel as presented in Revelation 14. It explains that the gospel has been contaminated over time with unbiblical teachings added after the death of Jesus. The three angels' messages of Revelation 14 will restore the pure gospel by removing these contaminations. Their message will call people back to worshipping God as the Creator and keeping all of His commandments, including the seventh-day Sabbath. This restored gospel will empower the final outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
This document provides a summary of a vision received by the author. In the vision, John the Baptist appears and tells the author that Jesus is coming soon to take the church. The author then sees two changes in leadership in Israel and nations panicking. Finally, the author sees Jesus coming for the church, surrounded by great glory. The document emphasizes the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return through the "glorious garment" of righteousness.
The document provides a summary of the progression of sin from the days of Adam and Eve up until the present time. It discusses how Adam and Eve's disobedience in the garden led to humanity being cast out and death being introduced. It highlights the faithfulness of Enoch and Noah in contrast to the increasing lawlessness and wickedness of their generations. The document suggests that today's church has reached a similar state of apostasy and accommodation of sin as in Noah's day. It emphasizes the need for holiness and walking with God in order to be ready for Christ's return.
The document discusses the rapture of the church based on visions received by Dr. Owuor. It describes a vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands are seen receiving the glorious church. This vision is meant to emphasize the supremacy and might of Jesus. The document also discusses John the Baptist appearing to Dr. Owuor and telling him to warn the earth to repent and prepare for Jesus' second coming. Biblical passages about the rapture are presented, showing Jesus' promise to return for his bride, the church. Characteristics like godlessness and apostasy are said to consume the end times church.
The document discusses prophecies that have been accurately fulfilled, including prophecies of Pacific earthquakes and tsunamis from 2009. It discusses visions the author had in 2009 of the four horsemen of the apocalypse from Revelation 6, including a vision of the pale horse and rider, which signifies that the rapture is near. It provides summaries of the visions and their significance regarding the timeline towards Christ's return and the end of the age.
The document discusses the Shekinah glory of God and its manifestations. It argues that:
1) The Shekinah glory descended in a pillar of cloud to Moses and in a burning bush. It struck Paul as a pillar of light. Whenever it descends, it transforms the identity of the recipient.
2) At creation, God's Shekinah glory was the unique, non-solar light spoken into being on the first day that cleansed the darkness and transformed the earth. This light was Christ.
3) The Shekinah glory recently descended at a meeting in Kisumu, Kenya on December 31, 2012 to establish righteousness in the church and transform it from a worldly to spiritual
1) The document discusses Jesus' prophecy on the Mount of Olives, known as the Olivet Prophecy, which is considered the greatest prophecy in the Bible. It reveals signs of Christ's return and the end of the age.
2) Central to the Olivet prophecy is the breaking of the first four seals and the release of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which mark the prophetic timeline toward the rapture of the church. The vision of the Pale Horse and its rider underscores that the rapture is near.
3) The vision occurred during a stopover in Johannesburg, where the author saw a glorious raptured church worshipping in heaven
The document discusses the 7 seals of Revelation and their meanings. The first seal, represented by a white horse, symbolizes the spread of the gospel in the first centuries after Christ. The second seal, a red horse, represents war and bloodshed, particularly the Diocletian persecution around AD 303. The third seal, a black horse, symbolizes famine and moral corruption resulting from the compromise of Christianity with paganism after the Roman emperor Constantine in the 4th century.
The document discusses the concept of faith as presented in the Bible. It provides several examples from Scripture of people who lived by faith, including Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and others. It also examines what it means to have the faith of Jesus Christ and discusses how faith involves trusting in God's promises without seeing their fulfillment.
The document discusses the events of the Great Day of Atonement. It describes two sealed groups - the 144,000 who are sealed before the Sunday law and latter rain, and a great multitude from all nations that are sealed after going through the plagues and great tribulation. It notes that the great multitude follows the Lamb wherever he goes, having been translated and coming out of the great tribulation. Finally, it explains that on the Day of Atonement, after sins have been removed from the sanctuary, Satan will be declared guilty for the sins he caused God's people to commit and will be banished to the desolate earth.
The document discusses Babylon in Revelation and what it represents. It says Babylon is a religious system that forces its false teachings, represented by "wine", upon the world. These false teachings include idolatry, sun worship, immortality of the soul, eternal hell, and exalting Sunday above the Sabbath. True doctrine is represented by the teachings of Jesus, while false teachings are likened to old wineskins that will break under the new wine of truth.
In the the introduction of the three angels messages of Revelations 14: 6-12, we are called to behold an angel having AN EVERLASTING GOSPEL l to preach to every nation, kindred and tongue and people. This presentation touches on the everlasting Gospel and its transforming power!
The document discusses the 2300 day prophecy in Daniel 8:14. It provides historical and biblical context to identify the starting point of the prophecy in 457 BC and its fulfillment in 1844. Key details include: the 70 week prophecy concluding in AD 34, the 2300 days representing 2300 years until the heavenly sanctuary is cleansed, and the cleansing occurring on the Day of Atonement in 1844. Jesus is identified as the sole high priest, and the heavenly sanctuary as the true tabernacle.
Amid the closing scenes of earth's history, amid wars, famine, pandemics , the rise of lawlessness, God has a final message for the World. This presentation is a synoptic overview of the Three Angels' Messages of Revelations 14: 6 -12.
An Overview of The Book of Revelation - by Natchi LazarusNatchi Lazarus
The document provides an overview of the Book of Revelation, discussing its key contents and themes. It notes that Revelation depicts the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ, the anti-Christ, the tribulation period, Satan's ultimate end, the future glorification of the church, and the place Christ has gone to prepare for believers. The document also compares Genesis and Revelation, stating that Genesis depicts the beginning of man's rebellion against God while Revelation depicts its end. Finally, it outlines different approaches to interpreting Revelation and provides a section-by-section overview of its contents.
The document discusses how the stars may provide information and references several Bible passages on this topic. It notes that God named and calls each star, that certain constellations like Pleiades and Orion are mentioned in the Bible, and that figures like the Magi followed a star to find Jesus. The document suggests the stars may have conveyed messages about God's plans that people in ancient times understood better than people today.
In Revelations 14:6-12, a second angel follows the first angel warning the people of the World against Babylon and the drinking of her abominable wine? What or who is Babylon? And what are the abominations of babylon. Many Christian writers have referred the Roman Catholic Church System as babylon over generations past and even presently, is this true ? Let's find out from this presentation!
THIS MESSAGE IS TAKEN FROM REVELATION 14:6-12. THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT IS TO BE PREACHED RIGHT NOW THAT WILL RIPEN THE WORLD INTO TWO GROUPS: THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED...
The document discusses Satan's defilement of God's heavenly and earthly sanctuaries throughout history from the Garden of Eden to the Christian era. It describes how Satan used deception to beguile Adam and Eve in Eden, leading to their expulsion. In the Jewish era, God dwelt among Israel in the tabernacle and temple. The document asserts that in the Christian era, Satan sought to deceive Christians in the seven churches and ultimately the church of Laodicea, which had become lukewarm.
The document discusses the sanctuary from the time of Moses and its significance. It notes that John the Baptist called Jesus the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world. It then discusses the earthly sanctuary patterned after the heavenly one, with the holy place and most holy place housing the ark and law of God. The 2300 day prophecy of Daniel 8 is examined, finding its starting point in 457 BC and ending in 1844 AD, marking the start of the judgment and cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary. The document asserts this cleansed the corruption of the daily ministry by the papal priesthood and restored Jesus as the true high priest in heaven.
The document summarizes scripture passages from Exodus, Jeremiah, Luke, and John related to the festivals of Bo and Passover. It discusses the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and the plagues God brings against Egypt, including locusts and three days of darkness. It provides historical context for how worship of the sun god Ra in Egypt influenced pagan traditions like Christmas and Easter. The document emphasizes that God commanded Israel to base their calendar on the moon, not the sun, to separate them from Egyptian influences and sun worship.
The document discusses the pure everlasting gospel as presented in Revelation 14. It explains that the gospel has been contaminated over time with unbiblical teachings added after the death of Jesus. The three angels' messages of Revelation 14 will restore the pure gospel by removing these contaminations. Their message will call people back to worshipping God as the Creator and keeping all of His commandments, including the seventh-day Sabbath. This restored gospel will empower the final outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
This document provides a summary of a vision received by the author. In the vision, John the Baptist appears and tells the author that Jesus is coming soon to take the church. The author then sees two changes in leadership in Israel and nations panicking. Finally, the author sees Jesus coming for the church, surrounded by great glory. The document emphasizes the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return through the "glorious garment" of righteousness.
John the baptist is with us top repare the way a highway for our GODgems2015
This document provides a summary of a prophetic vision. In the vision, the author is taken in spirit before God's throne where they see four glorious horses and a mountain of glory radiating from God's presence. The moon then appears and begins to turn red with blood. John the Baptist then appears and tells the author about three coming changes in Jerusalem that will signal the nearness of the Messiah's return. John also discusses with the author about the slaying of the Lamb of God to redeem mankind from sin. The vision provides signs that the end times are approaching.
The document provides a detailed account of a prophetic vision received by the author. In the vision, the author sees a living creature emerge from God's throne with a solemn, human-like face. The creature advances toward the author, striking fear into them. It then returns to the throne and releases the Black Horse and its rider. The Black Horse dramatically stretches out its long mane before the author, revealing its identity as a harbinger of coming global events foretold in the Bible. The vision serves to warn of impending worldwide economic crisis and mark significant events on God's prophetic timeline.
Jesus tells Nathanael and his disciples that they will witness heaven being opened and angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man. This likely refers to Jesus' promise that they will see signs affirming his identity as the Messiah, such as his miracles, resurrection attended by angels, and the final judgment when angels will minister to him. The phrase "Son of Man" emphasizes Jesus' humanity while also invoking Daniel's prophecy of the Messiah.
The ritten HOLY ORACLES of the LORD JEHOVAH YAHWEH. The old testament CLOUD of GOD'S glory, the one that accompanied Moses and the Israelites is here to navigate the Church into heaven.
The document discusses the events that will occur at the second coming of Christ based on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. It states that:
1) Christ will descend from heaven with a loud command, accompanied by the voice of an archangel and the trumpet of God.
2) The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by living believers being instantly changed and caught up together to meet Christ in the air.
3) Believers will then reside forever with the Lord in heaven, finding comfort in the promise of the resurrection.
The document discusses the rapture of believers according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17. It provides details on the order of events that will occur:
1) Jesus will descend from heaven with a loud shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trumpet of God to gather His people.
2) The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by the living believers being caught up together to meet Jesus in the air.
3) Believers will then be with Jesus forever in heaven.
The document aims to comfort believers by explaining the sequence and significance of these prophesied events according to scripture.
The document discusses the rapture of the church and the need for repentance and holiness in preparation. It describes visions the author has received, including:
1. A vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands receive the church into heaven.
2. Meetings with John the Baptist and Jesus, where they emphasize preparing for Jesus' second coming.
3. What the earth will look like after the rapture occurs.
The document urges the church to repent and prepare for the rapture, based on these visions and biblical passages about Jesus returning for his holy church.
This document discusses the importance of the current time as a prophetic season and "heightened prophetic alert" leading up to the blood red moons of 2014-2015. It emphasizes that this generation must determine its spiritual position and priorities. The document then discusses the concept of a "transition generation" that facilitates a change of seasons, comparing the generations of Joshua, David, and the 120 in Jerusalem. It argues that the current generation will transition in the second coming of Jesus Christ. The document analyzes biblical women like Eve, Mary and the bride of Christ who marked major spiritual seasons. It stresses the qualities like humility, prayer and sacrifice needed for an effective transition generation.
This document provides an overview of the Olivet Prophecy given by Jesus Christ on the Mount of Olives. It discusses how the prophecy is recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and the book of Revelation. The prophecy outlines signs that will precede Jesus' second coming, including wars, famines, earthquakes, deception, and persecution of believers. It also mentions visions the author has received about the four horsemen of the apocalypse from Revelation 6 and how these signify events on the prophetic timeline toward the rapture.
Thunder and Angels: Preaching Between Two Gospelsklewis001
The document provides an overview of Gospel readings and themes for Lent, comparing the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. It examines the different portrayals of Jesus, including an immediacy in Mark versus reflection in John. Major events like the temptation of Jesus, transfiguration, and crucifixion are discussed. The document also explores the kingdom of God and Jesus' acts of serving others.
This document discusses the characteristics of the sealed and the church's role in the end times based on several Bible passages. It states that the church will go forth conquering and to conquer, clothed in God's grace and glory. It describes the former and latter rains as preparing the crops, and says the latter rain will revive and strengthen God's people during the final conflict. It highlights passages about the loud cry of the third angel's message, God's people coming out of Babylon, and the earth being filled with God's glory in the last days.
The document discusses the author's beliefs about eschatological issues like the rapture and end times. The author does not believe in a literal rapture or 1,000 year reign of Jesus described by premillennialism. Instead, the author argues that biblical texts about the end times refer to God's judgment on Israel by Rome in 70 AD, not a future tribulation. The author believes Jesus will return to live with humanity on the new earth, not remove believers from earth. The end involves God restoring creation and humanity living eternally in peace with God on earth.
The document provides details about a revival week scheduled at Maseno University from 20-26 July 2015. The theme is "The Sanctuary" based on Psalm 77:13. It discusses the importance of focusing revival messages on key truths like the sanctuary and God's commandments, rather than less important topics. It encourages believers to partake of the latter rain refreshing by appropriating God's grace. When God's people preach his message with power, the earth will be filled with his glory as foretold in scripture for the final harvest before Christ's return.
Jesus was coming before some believers died.GLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus coming before some believers died. There are a number of interpretations of this, and all have some merit, but taking Jesus literally is the key to understanding.
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Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdfAstroAnuradha
Individuals born under Swati Nakshatra often exhibit a strong sense of independence and adaptability, yet they may also face vulnerabilities such as indecisiveness and a tendency to be easily swayed by external influences. Their quest for balance and harmony can sometimes lead to inner conflict and a lack of assertiveness. To know more visit: astroanuradha.com
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
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Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...
Vision of the Rapture of the Dead
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The Rapture
of the DEAD
to undertake a spiritual reformation as
is now underway. The demand for the
confession of sin had become as alien
as it is startling to the present-day
believer. Arising therefore out of this
dire need, the LORD OF HOSTS decided
to unveil the roadmap for the present-
day House in order to deliver her back
into the highway of heaven. As a result,
it was none other than that NOVEMBER
26th 2006 MORNING, while conducting a
repentance revival in the little western
Kenyan town called Kehancha, that
the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY spoke with
me at about 5:00am regarding the
coming of the Messiah. In that amazing
vision, the LORD graciously lifted me
up above the earth, and showed me
the earth below. However, it was while
lifted up that when I looked at the
earth, I saw on its surface what looked
like a tremendous earthquake hit,
with lots of dust particles and rocks
jumping off its surface. Nonetheless,
the more I looked at that unfolding
phenomenon on the surface of planet
earth, the more I realized that there
was the tremendous glory of the LORD
that came right from above the earth,
close to where I had been lifted up. The
glory of the LORD that I saw intensely
beamed its power upon the surface of
DISPENSATION OFWISDOM & RIGHTEOUSNESS
VISION OF
W
HILE THE LORD JESUS may have
come to the earth through
the Bethlehem manger in
a lowly and very subdued form that
suffered much scorn and abuse, HIS
return in the glorious rapture however
will be a grandeur super magnificent
event whose dynamic will involve the
massive trumpet blasts of GOD! While
in the past GOD ALMIGHTY may have
sent emissaries to minister HIS agenda
on this earth, HIS return nonetheless,
will involve the LORD HIMSELF coming
down from heaven to take HIS faithful
holy elect (1 Thess 4:15-17). The kind
of trumpet blasts that will consume
on that day of rapture, can only be
comparable, if not greater, with the
blasts that once shook Mt Sinai with a
fearful earthquake when HE came down
to visit the children of Israel. It will
be by no means a modest and meek
return! Contrary to the first coming,
on that day of rapture, the Messiah
will descend upon the earth as a King,
with all the hallmarks of triumph and
victory! It is for this reason that the
LORD is today contacting the church
on this matter of preparedness. That
said, it is important to note that quite
a significant space of time has gone by
ever since the church was compelled
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the earth, and manifested the authority
of the heavenly splendour of the
Messiah. That is when I came to realize
that, contrary to my first observation,
this was not an earthquake hit the
earth, but as a matter of fact a
heavenly phenomenon unveil. That
glory hit the surface of the earth with
such an enormous power that literally
rendered open the tombs of those
that were dead in Christ. It became
the moment at which I was then able
to see in the midst of the dust, people
in their glorious bodies arise from
their tombs as the glory of the LORD
exerted its unassailable authority.
The people I saw resurrecting in their
glorious bodies, at first mingled their
glory with the dust that had not yet
settled from the shaking that withdrew
them from their tombs, where they
had been asleep. Moreover, it was at
that juncture that I was able to see
them resurrect from the dead, and
rise up in the clouds above the earth.
This happened in such an astounding
and swift manner that swept my heart
away. The more these resurrected holy
saints rose above the earth, the more
they went into the pure splendour of
the glory of the LORD. Key to all this,
is the fact that the LORD allowed me to
see all the resurrected elect from all
across the earth being drawn towards
a particular spot above the earth,
regardless of how far they came from.
In other words, JEHOVAH allowed me to
know at which spot above the earth the
portal for rapture will be on that day!
That is when I was also finally enabled
to see this elect few join the LORD in
the sky, and a humongous glorious
CLOUD appear covering them right into
heaven. Upon witnessing this shocking
unfolding, is when the Voice of the
LORD Spoke with full authority from
heaven saying;
AND THE MAJORITY HAVE
REMAINED IN THE DUST OF
THE EARTH.
That is when I woke up and realized that
JEHOVAH THE CREATOR of Israel had indeed
Spoken in a very unmistakable way
regarding events about to happen to the
earth. Most importantly though was the
fact that forthis event to befall the earth,
greatly relates to the most anticipated
glorious coming of the Messiah.
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O BEST UNDERSCORE the message
that the LORD is propelling forth
from this vision into the present-
day church of Christ, it is absolutely
imperative that biblical scripture be
used as the yardstick for unlocking the
revelation spoken here. In the bible, we
are able to explicitly establish the fact
that when the LORD shared this vision
with me, verily did HE share it also with
Daniel the Prophet. Upon receiving
this missive from the LORD, we can all
see that Daniel took his ample time
to document it in the book of Daniel
chapter 12. However, owing to this
recording by Daniel, today's church can
then go on a fact-finding expedition
through this scripture in order to
adduce not only the relevance of this
conversation to this hour, but also
the specifics of the details that GOD is
currently instructing into the church.
In Daniel chapter 12 verses 1 through
4, a clear chronology of time-based
events is highlighted by the Holy Spirit
for purposes of sensitizing the present-
day church on this dispensation.
Central to that revealed time-line of
GOD, it is feasible to separate out
three significant spiritual occurrences
that have a direct bearing into the
rapture of the church. Firstly, as Daniel
the Prophet lays down the narrative
of this vision, he is quick to present
first things first in the order of their
occurrence. In that way, we see that the
LORD allows Daniel who was an endtime
Prophet, to see the events that would
unfold today, from then. Secondly, we
can unmistakably pick out that Daniel's
sacred scrolls highlight three distinct
phases of paramount events that
ultimately culminate into one major
occurrence, namely the return of the
Messiah. These stages basically begin
with a duress that Daniel describes
as totally unfathomable, owing to its
intensity and vastness across the earth.
In his oracles therefore, Daniel also
unequivocally underscores how this
historic anguish would consume the
entire face of the earth, and literally
imperil the human race! In so doing,
these Daniel's sorrows would effectively
render humanity virtually dysfunctional
at this critical hour. Finally, in
terminating his underlining of these
pains, Daniel does not fall short of
ranking them as the highest grief that
the earth would ever live to see from
the creation of the nations till now (Dan
12:1). And as a matter of fact, a clear
convergence emerged when the LORD
Jesus HIMSELF appeared into the scene,
and unambiguously foretold about this
great distress that would befall the
face of the earth at this hour. In HIS
divine pronouncements, the LORD Jesus
enumerated out what these calibrating
sorrows would individually constitute
on the zero-countdown to HIS return.
These pangs the LORD said would
include the horrendous deception
that would eat into the hearts of men,
horrifying bloodshed that would soak
the earth, a horrendous economic crisis
and famine that would impoverish the
prosperity of man, and the blatant
death and diseases that would turn
the faces of men pale! It is therefore
understandable that the LORD could
send me to prophesy and rebuke
the serious falsehood that has today
engulfed the heart of man. Apparently,
this corresponds to the release of
the first of the four horsemen of the
apocalypse. And yet the LORD still
did not relent in the face of such
abominable deception. HE went ahead
to speak with me and send me to
prophesy a bewildering bloodshed that
would grip the earth, and send chills
down the spine of mankind. Today we
have seen that the bloodshed prophecy
has been fulfilled in Nigeria, Somalia,
Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Egypt, Mexico,
Sudan, Central African Republic,
and Kenya, among other places.
This bloodbath is what principally
corresponds to the breaking of the
second seal in heaven, and the release
of the red horse. To further confound
Revelation
Great Distress
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this situation, the LORD on August
19th, 2008 still went ahead to speak
with me about the global economic
crisis that was oncoming. Upon the
fulfilment of this prophecy, the global
family was brought down to its knees
when the Lehman Brothers as the
world's largest bank collapsed, and all
the stock markets crushed globally, in
a historic domino effect. Complete life-
long savings were wiped out in a flash,
in a blink of an eye! Today, famine has
never left man's household even as
strange diseases like Ebola and MER
viruses run out of control. Now we can
see that when Daniel the Prophet saw
the vision of the coming of the Messiah
and the chronology of the forerunner
distress, he indeed envisioned the days
of our time.
BOOK OF LIFE
PROFOUNDLY THOUGH, after witnessing
the most horrid distress befall
the earth, Daniel the Prophet then
encounters the second phase of events
that define our time. While all phases
of this grand culmination may bear
the same gravity towards the coming
of the Messiah, Daniel's second phase
however, seems to stand out as the
most significant message that the LORD
is directing towards the present-day
church, from this mighty November
26th 2006 vision of the rapture. In
that second segment, Daniel was keen
to observe that as the anguish upon
the earth peaked, the election of the
holy saints suddenly occurred. It is
within this election of the saints that
Daniel the Prophet was finally able
to lay his eyes on the book whose
content defined the eternity of the
saints. This is what finally led Daniel
to witness the reading of the names
of the saints that appeared in that list.
This is the message to the present-day
church of Christ. It is a message that
is essentially exhorting every present-
day living christian to do anything and
everything at their disposal, to ensure
that their names be found written in
the LAMBS book of life, at this critical
hour.
— everyone whose name is
found written in the book—
will be delivered (Dan 12:1).
It cannot be overstated regarding
the importance of maintaining a
stature of right standing with GOD at
this hour in the church. The LORD is
essentially imploring the church that,
regardless of the raging distress that
defines our time, she should ensure
that she firmly anchors herself onto
holiness because of the election of the
saints that is currently ongoing. And
for those blessed holy elect whose
names will be found in the book, they
will be delivered. Further on, we see
that when the John the Apostle of
Christ Jesus received the revelation
regarding the events that would define
the countdown to the return of the
Messiah, he was privileged to witness
heaven's blueprint for not only the
election of the saints, but also their
protection therefrom. At that juncture,
John heard the Voice of GOD THE FATHER
instructing regarding the separation
and safeguarding of the holy elect who
constitute the righteous bride of Christ.
Their election though, was strictly
based on the capability to uphold both
the oil and the wine anointing for this
hour. It is no wonder the LORD GOD
could be heard saying about them,
"... and do not damage the oil
and the wine!” (Rev 6:6).
RAPTURE OF SAINTS
IN HIS ELABORATE NARRATIVE, Daniel
eventually witnessed the third phase
of events as he was caught up in this
vision. Central to all this conversation,
Daniel finally saw the culmination of
events, when he eventually witnessed
the holy elect of the LORD enter into
the rapture of the church. This is
where the entire conversation that the
LORD conveyed from that November
26th, 2006 vision of the rapture of
the dead, is centred. When Daniel the
Prophet reached this stage of seeing
the rapture the dead church, there is
a significant message that the LORD
uses to dispense upon the present-
day church. In his vision, Daniel saw
the resurrection of the church that
had been asleep in the dust of the
earth. However, when Daniel saw that
vision of resurrection, he observes two
distinct groups, one that is resurrected
for rapture into the glorious eternal
Kingdom of GOD, and the second group
that is resurrected for eternal judgment
and damnation in hell.
2
Multitudes who sleep in the
dust of the earth will awake:
some to everlasting life, others
to shame and everlasting
contempt (Dan 12:2).
It is quite interesting that when the
rapture is near, the LORD GOD comes
to talk to me about this same vision
that HE had shared with Daniel, except
that this time around HE only shows me
those who are resurrected for rapture.
Then the Voice of the LORD right away
Speaks from heaven announcing
aloud that the majority of them have
remained in the dust of the earth. It is
critical to note that when Daniel saw
those resurrected for rapture and the
ones resurrected for eternal judgment,
in as much as the two groups may
appear close together, there is however
a whole gap of 1,007 years between
those two resurrections. And by the
LORD audibly announcing to me in this
vision that the majority have remained
in the dust of the earth, we can clearly
see that HE was essentially implying
that the message the church needs to
capture here, is that the rapture of the
church will only take in the remnant
holy few. This standard of rapture is so
lofty that it ought to worry every single
believer in the church today. It also
speaks to the fact that the LORD is not
willing to lower HIS benchmark on entry
to HIS glorious holy eternal kingdom
in heaven. It is this relentlessness
about the standards of entry into GOD's
heaven, that greatly underscores the
fact that the Word of GOD will not,
and shall never change from eternity
to eternity. It can never be mutilated
in any way at all. Nevertheless, it is
absolutely incredible that among
those who are resurrected for rapture,
there are also two sub-groups, namely
the wise and the evangelists of
righteousness.
3
Those who are wise will
shine like the brightness of the
heavens, and those who lead
many to righteousness, like the
stars for ever and ever (Dan
12:3). ■
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T
HIS CAN ONLY IMPLY that when
Daniel saw the rapture of the
dead, and years later when that
event is near, the LORD comes and
speaks with me about the same vision,
then it is obvious that HE is instructing
the church on the two standards of
wisdom and righteousness. These
are the qualities that heaven greatly
cherishes and GOD ponders over
whenever HE looks at the church.
Therefore, by showing me this vision
of the rapture of the dead on that
November 26th 2006, the LORD is
essentially instructing the present-
day church that behold the hour has
come for the christian believers to
not only uphold, but also walk in the
wisdom of GOD. This wisdom aspect
of christian salvation is so central to
heaven and so dear to the heart of the
LORD, to the extent that even the LORD
Jesus Christ exalted it as the most
important attribute that would count
on the day of rapture. This the LORD
did by foretelling that in these days
we live in, and as the rapture draws
nearer, there would be two types of
churches and only one type would
make it into the eternal Kingdom of
GOD. It is this particular wise church
which the LORD said would make it into
the Kingdom of GOD, that constitutes
the royal bride of Christ (Matt 25:1-
13). The key yardstick for entry into
the Kingdom of GOD then clearly
towers high as the wisdom of GOD in
the heart of the believer. Nonetheless,
to better understand what the LORD
is today instructing upon the present-
day church, it is prudent to examine in
greater detail this aspect of wisdom in
the church.
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And he said to the human
race, “The fear of the Lord—
that is wisdom, and to shun evil
is understanding.” (Job 28:28).
The Holy Spirit is hereby exalting
this hour as the era of wisdom in
the church of Christ. In other words,
the LORD is saying that this is the
opportune moment at which all the
christian believers ought to embrace
the wisdom of GOD in the church, and
submit their lives under its banner.
Furthermore, when one carefully
listens to the message that the LORD
is resonating from this mighty vision
of November 26th 2006, what comes
through is the Voice of the LORD
asking the present-day church the
question, "Are you really walking
in the wisdom of GOD?" Considering
how late it is in the day towards the
glorious return of the King, one can
then appreciate that this is a profound
question that goes right deep into the
very fabric of christian salvation today.
Unfortunately, as the LORD exploits this
vision of the rapture of the dead to
announce the dispensation of wisdom
in the church, we find ourselves in
a dilemma. By a quick glance at the
present-day church, it does not take
much for one to right away see that it
is this very treasured wisdom of GOD
she lacks most! And to make matters
worse, the bible does not stop there,
but has instead come out very clearly
on several occasions to the fact that
the wisdom of GOD in the church
actually translates into the fear of the
LORD in the lives of the Christians.
The preaching of a vain gospel of
prosperity that lacks in holiness has
taken deep a hold on the present-day
church of Christ as to demand heaven's
attention. This being the case, then we
see that the LORD is indeed very much
justified to question the ways of the
church. JEHOVAH is asking the church
one simple question, "Ever since you
received Christ Jesus as LORD and
Saviour, have you walked in the fear of
the LORD?" In other words, the LORD is
utilizing this vision to announce forth
to the church that behold this is the
hour for the fear of the LORD in the
church. What a mighty message at this
critical time, considering that it is this
fear of the LORD that lacks most in the
lives of the present-day believers. Thus,
this sounds more like a clarion call to
repentance in the House in order to
restore the fear of the LORD back in the
hearts of the believers. ■
Wisdom beholds the Fear Of The LORD
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S
HOCKINGLY ENOUGH, the LORD
does not seem to end there on
this vision. This is because when
Daniel saw the rapture of the dead, and
witnessed the group that was resurrected
for everlasting life, he was also
privileged to not only behold the wise,
but also to observe the righteous enter
through the gates of heaven. And in his
oracles then, the LORD allows Daniel
to celebrate those who lead many into
righteousness as being the premier class
of the elect. It very much speaks about
the premium that heaven attached to
righteousness as the virtue upon which
the life of the christian believer ought to
be established. This kind of conversation
instructs more on the cadre of
evangelism that the present-day church
ought to be engaged in. The LORD is
exhorting the pulpit and the present-
day Pastors to negate today's gospel of
prosperity, and instead inculcate into the
church a life of righteousness as heaven's
primo. Since it is a near impossibility
for anyone to project righteousness in
their lives in the absence of living it,
then we can vividly say here that the
LORD is essentially using this vision
to tell the church that her evangelism
of Christ Jesus is none other than a
worship that comes from her own
manifest lifestyle. If there was any
dispensation that was so much desired
by the Prophets of old, then it must
be this one we live in. In other words,
the LORD is saying in no uncertain
terms that this is the dispensation of
righteousness in the church. A crowning
of this vision in this way is what gives
it an air of authority that is designed to
well define for the present-day church
what it essentially takes to prepare
the way for the glorious coming of the
Messiah. It is an affirmation that only the
pursuit of righteousness in the lives of
the christian believers can thus testify
to their preparedness for rapture. In
the furtherance of the gravity of this
conversation on the rapture of the dead
and the message it portends to the
present-day body of Christ, the LORD
went ahead and shared this vision with
Isaiah the Prophet also. In Isaiah's vision
when he was privileged to witness what
the rapture of the dead would be like,
Isaiah highlights a few significant aspects
of that vision which were intended to
have a profound impact upon today's
believer. This is what caused Isaiah the
Prophet to chronicle the tremendous
glory that would accompany that glorious
coming of the Messiah. However, for
Isaiah that splendour that accompanied
the rapture of the church did not come
as the glory per se, but presented with
its assigned duty. In Isaiah's oracle
therefore, he comes out plainly clear on
the specific assignment that the role of
this glory is meant to achieve in today's
church. He called the morning dew in a
nomenclature that was meant to allude
on its purpose thereof.
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But your dead will live, Lord; their
bodies will rise— let those who dwell
in the dust wake up and shout for
joy-your dew is like the dew of the
morning; the earth will give birth to
her dead. 20
Go, my people, enter
your rooms and shut the doors
behind you; hide yourselves for a
little while until his wrath has passed
by. 21
See, the Lord is coming out of
his dwelling to punish the people of
the earth for their sins. The earth
will disclose the blood shed on it; the
earth will conceal its slain no longer
(Isaiah 26:19-21).
The Morning Dew
C
ENTRAL TO ISAIAH'S description
of the events surrounding the
rapture of the dead, is the massive
latter glory of GOD that he witness visit
the House. It is out of that visitation that
Isaiah concludes that it is a morning
dew whose role is to prepare the
nations for the arrival of the morning.
But the historic revival that glory spurs
up, is what was meant to captivate the
hearts of the present-day believers and
cause them to long for that spiritual
inundation. Among the key roles that this
latter anointing is supposed to bestow
upon the church, Isaiah centralizes its
function in reviving the church through
the purging off of sin. When Isaiah calls
it the morning dew, he also brings to
fore a very significant aspect of this
latter visitation as being very short-lived.
We are all aware that the morning does
not last much especially in the face of
such a horrendous regime of drought.
In the church too, we see that a long
spell of drought has been reigning to
the extent that there has been a severe
thirst in the House. It is the allocation
of the phrase 'fresh morning dew' upon
this latter glory that essentially defines
its enormous capability to purge decay
from the present-day apostate church.
Fresh morning dew is often crystal clear
and cold enough to quench even the
thirstiest of desert camels! However,
many times as the morning approaches
that dew disappears. In other words,
Isaiah the Prophet is exhorting today’s
church to be diligent in the way she uses
this fresh morning dew for effective
preparation in holiness, and in a time
sensitive manner. All this direction by
Isaiah the Prophet is principally aimed at
stimulating forth a massive repentance
revival that would open the eyes of the
present-day church, and cause them to
see where blood had been shed, and
where one had been slain. 'The earth
will disclose the blood shed on it; the earth will
conceal its slain no longer' is a statement
that was meant to not only underscore
the power of this latter anointing that
precedes the rapture of the church, but
also highlight its authority to achieve
exactly that, in this depraved generation.
Moreover, Isaiah the Prophet does not
fail to exult the great joy and elation that
this life-giving Spirit of the LORD would
bring into the present-day apostate of
Christ, following a GENUINE REPENTANCE
revival and the establishment of the
credentials of Christ in the House.
This Isaiah elaborated in his narrative
through the wonderful exploits such as
massive healing anointing, and signs and
wonders that would repair the reputation
of the church in the eyes of the heathen
of this world. The LORD therefore uses
this mighty vision of the rapture of the
dead to announce forth to the church that
this is the dispensation of open heaven
at which there is a massive outpour that
must be used in a timely manner, lest
they miss out at HIS return. JEHOVAH
crowns this message to the church by
pointing them to the endtime repentance
revival as the only way to HIS glorious
Kingdom. ■
Righteousness is heaven's virtue