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WHY WE DONT BELIEVE IN THE THEORIES OF THE
RAPTURE AND ARMAGEDDON AS TAUGHT BY MEN!

• 1 Peter 315
• But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and be
  ready always to give an answer to every man that
  asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you
  with meekness and fear
• The King James Version, (Cambridge Cambridge)
  1769.

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A DOCTRINE OF MEN OR FROM GOD?

• While premillennialists agree upon the
  restoration of Israel in the earthly reign of
  Jesus Christ, many are divided over the relation
  of Israel to the church, particularly just before
  Christs appearance at the end of the
  Tribulation.
• Covenant theologians see Israel and the church as
  one people who go through the Tribulation
  together.
• Some dispensational theologians believe Israel
  and the church are always separated in the Bible.
  
• As a result, they believe the church will not
  join Israel in its days of tribulation, but will
  be transported to heaven before it begins, at the
  beginning of the seven years.
• Among premillennialists, theories exist about the
  time of the churchs departure to meet the Lord
  in the air (1 Thess. 41317)
• the pre-tribulational rapture,
• the mid-tribulational rapture,
• and the post-tribulational rapture.

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A DOCTRINE OF MEN OR FROM GOD?

• These three theories place the rapture at the
  time
• of Johns ascension to heaven (Rev. 41),
• at the time when the two prophets ascend to
  heaven (Rev. 111112),
• and at the end of the series of seven bowls (Rev.
  1615), respectively.
• Youngblood, Ronald F., General Editor F.F. Bruce
  and R.K. Harrison, Consulting Editors, NelsonÆs
  New Illustrated Bible Dictionary, (Nashville, TN
  Thomas Nelson) 1997, c1995.
• Although no ancient Christian authors attest the
  view that the restrainer is the church (the idea
  of a rapture before the tribulation first
  explicitly appears in history around 1830, as a
  corollary of dispensationalism), the many
  adherents of this view today cite various other
  New Testament texts for its support.
• Keener, Craig S., IVP Bible Background
  Commentary New Testament , (DownerÆs Grove, IL
  InterVarsity Press) 1997.

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Saints Meet The Lord
At the Second Coming, Christ is coming back to
earth to reign on the throne of David in
Jerusalem with all His saints for a thousand
years- Rev 204-6???
Revelation Or Second Coming
Rapture
Church Age
Kingdom Age
Pre-Millenialism A Theory and Doctrine of Men

• Great Tribulation
• Battle of Armageddon
• Jews Return to Palestine

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Saints Meet The Lord
Saints return with the Lord
2nd Chance
Revelation Or Second Coming
Rapture
Heaven
Kingdom 1000 Year Reign
Church Age
Great Gulf
Pre-millenialism A Theory and Doctrine of Men
Hell
The Resurrection of the Wicked Then Final Judgment
The Resurrection of the Righteous Dead
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QUESTIONS ???

• WHERE IN THE SCRIPTURES IS THE WORD RAPTURE
  FOUND?
• WHERE IN THE SCRIPTURES IS IT FOUND THAT CHRIST
  FAILED TO SET UP HIS KINGDOM?
• WHERE IN THE SCRIPTURES DOES IT TEACH THAT CHRIST
  IS EVER TO SET FOOT UPON THIS EARTH AGAIN?
• WHERE IN THE SCRIPTURES DOES IT TEACH THAT THERE
  IS YET ANOTHER DISPENSATION BEYOND THIS PRESENT
  DISPENSATION?
• IT IS NOT FOUND IN ANY SCRPTURES ONLY IN THE
  TEACHINGS OF MEN!

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AT THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

• We do not know when Jesus will return (Matthew
  2436)
• Christs return will be unmistakable (Mark
  132627)
• Christs return will be joyous for those who are
  ready (Luke 123540)
• The Second Coming will be a time of judgment on
  unbelievers (John 123750)
• At Christs second coming we will be with him
  forever (John 1413)
• The promise of Christs return (Acts 11011)
• Believers will be resurrected and given glorious
  bodies (1 Corinthians 155157)
• Christs return will be visible and glorious (1
  Thessalonians 416)
• At Christs return, Christians who are dead and
  alive will rise to meet him (1 Thessalonians
  41617)
• Continue to serve God as you await the Second
  Coming (1 Peter 478)
• Patiently await Christs return (2 Peter 3813)
• Jesus is coming soon (Revelation 222021)
• Holy Bible, New Living Translation, (Wheaton, IL
  Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.) 1996.

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IS THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON SCRIPTURAL?
Revelation 1616 And he gathered them together
into a place called in the Hebrew tongue
Armageddon. The King James Version, (Cambridge
Cambridge) 1769.
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ARMAGEDDON IS A DOCTRINE THAT CHANGES WITH TIME

• "Russia's invasion of Afghanistan and its moves
  in Iran could signal the beginning of the last
  days by triggering the great war of Armageddon."
• Such is the lead-in sentence for an article
  written October 1980.
• It states the pandemonium of those in prophecy
  circles who see modern political events as
  fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
• In the past these "prophecy freaks" fixed 1988 as
  the date of Armageddon and the Lord's return to
  establish in Jerusalem His supreme Throne.
• Those in positions of great influence peddled
  this sensationalism to millions.
• One well-known radio preacher has stated that
  Christ would set up His Kingdom in 1988 as a
  result of a world-wide military conflict
  occurring at the end of Armageddon.
• The "Battle of Armageddon" is the sensational
  doctrine of Pre-millennialism.
• It is the topic under consideration every time
  something happens in the Middle East region.

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The Judgment of ARMAGEDDON

• In these articles (dd. 2002), we have supplied
  Scripture evidence for concluding that we are
  living in the epoch of Christ's second coming,
  and that the events in sequence are as follows
• Christ returns first to raise the dead and judge
  his household.
• Meanwhile, Russia will complete the invasion of
  the Middle East, and will occupy Egypt.
• The judgment completed, Christ will send forth
  Elijah and his assistants to Israel scattered
  abroad, to proclaim to Jewry that Messiah has
  returned, and to bid them make their way back to
  the land.
• The whole world will be involved in war, and the
  armies of the nations will converge on the Middle
  East.
• Christ will emerge from Sinai on a work of
  conquest, and will first discipline and subdue
  the Arab nations.
• He will then turn his hand towards Egypt, and
  will "smite and heal" that nation, destroying the
  remnant of Gog's host that will be left there as
  an occupation force when the main body of the
  army moved north to Jerusalem.
• The representatives of all nations being gathered
  to Jerusalem to battle, divine judgment, in the
  form of Armageddon will be poured out upon them.
• http//www.antipas.org/news/logos/judgment_armaged
  don.html

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The Biblical Account Of This Great Battle Is
Found In

• Revelation 1613-19 1911-21 208,9
• The references in Rev 19 and 20 describe the
  final phases of the battle but are not described
  as "Armageddon" in the text.
• John saw an unholy alliance between the dragon,
  the sea-beast, and the false prophet.
• From the mouths of these 3 came unclean spirits
  like frogs. These frogs led the armies against
  God and His saints.
• The 2 forces gathered together for final combat
  at "Har-megdon".
• Rev 1919ff reveals the evil forces gathered but
  were destroyed by Christ's great power.
• A further reference is found in 208,9 when the
  battle of Armageddon is pictured as world-wide in
  scope. There God's saints are surrounded and
  Satan's final blow was about to be given when
  Christ's power destroyed all evil forces.

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THREE QUESTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

• Is "Armageddon" a harbinger for WW III and a
  nuclear holocaust?
• Is "Armageddon" political or spiritual?
• How does "Armageddon" apply to John's readers as
  well as to modern readers?

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Two General Theories Of Armageddon

• It refers to a literal, political war in Israel.
• This is the common interpretation. Denominational
  preachers like Billy Graham believe and teach
  this point.
• Texts used to support their position
• Rev 916-18.
• But this refers to those slain who were not
  sealed of God, hence it cannot be a world-wide
  event (4b). Also it is absurd to take this text
  literally (v. 7-10, 17-19).
• Rev 1420.
• This refers to the Final Judgment when Christ
  returns. It shows the harsh penalty awaiting all
  the wicked.
• It refers to a figurative battle and the term
  symbolizes the conflict between good/evil
  Christ/Satan.
• This conflict began in Genesis 315 and continues
  even today (2 Timothy 23, 4).
• This conflict will end when Christ returns and
  consigns all enemies to Hell (Rev 1615-17).

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In Summary Here Is The Program For A Political
Armageddon.

• (Notice that this changes as the world's
  governments change and new political leaders
  arise.)
• Russia will invade Israel having gathered allies
  (Libya, Ethiopia, Iran). These will briefly
  conquer Israel.
• Red China begins to mobilize its forces and
  marches on Russia who is in Israel. Before Red
  China gets to Palestine, Russia has been
  destroyed by a nuclear attack from Europe. Now
  the forces of Europe unite with Red China and
  fight a final battle in the Valley of Megiddo.
• In this battle 200 million soldiers fight and
  blood runs as high as horses bridles for 200
  miles. The final battle spreads over all the
  earth and at the very last minute Christ returns
  to save His saints.

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Keys To Understand Rev 16 Is The Term "Armageddon"

• The word refers to battles fought by Israel.
• "Har" in Hebrew signifies "mountain" hence John
  refers to "the mountains of Megiddo."
• "Megiddo" was a city in Northern Israel where a
  number of important battles in Jewish history had
  been fought.
• Deborah and Barak defeated Sisera even though
  outnumbered (Judges 4).
• The "boy king" Josiah was killed in battle by
  Pharaoh Neco (2 Kings 23) and King Saul's defeat
  at Gilboa was nearby (1 Samuel 31).
• At Megiddo Israel had won her greatest victories
  and suffered her greatest defeats.
• To any Jewish reader the mention of "Har-
  megedon" would mean the history of conflict and
  war. When John's readers saw the term they did
  not look for a literal battle but understood the
  symbolism.

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It Is Not Unusual For John To Use A Physical
Place To Symbolize A Spiritual Concept.

• He had done this before--Egypt and Sodom (118)
  symbolized worldliness Euphrates (1612)
  symbolized boundaries and limits of God's
  punishments etc.
• In our day we do the same--one who is going to
  meet his "Waterloo" does not have to travel to
  Belgium. The place symbolizes utter defeat such
  as Napoleon suffered in 1815 at that place.
• Why should we make John's reference to Armageddon
  literal when we know he refers to other places in
  a symbolic manner?

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Symbolic Concept Of Armageddon Expresses The
Correct Interpretation Because Of 2 Facts.

• Such is in harmony with Scripture.
• Throughout the Bible conflict is presented.
• Those who follow God are in a war!
• They stand as ancient Israel at Megiddo,
  outnumbered and overpowered.
• This battle is constant (2 Corinthians 103-5
  James 47 1 Peter 58,9 etc.).
• Numerous references are given which encourage
  saints to be steadfast in this battle with Satan
  (2 Timothy 23, 4 Ephesians 610-18).
• The symbolism of Armageddon is in harmony with
  Scripture.
• God saved Israel before at Megiddo when all
  seemed hopeless and He will do so again.

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We must accept these absurd facts if it is to be
a literal war-

• We must accept these absurd facts if it is to be
  a literal war
• The invading armies must ride horses (1420).
• The implements of was must be ancient weapons
  such as bows and arrows, swords and spears (Rev
  1420 Ezekiel 384, 15).
• The commander-in-chief of God's enemies (Gog)
  would use a bow and arrow (Ezekiel 393).
• That FROGS would lead the enemy (Rev 1613).
• The Calvary would ride grasshoppers (Rev 97-10,
  17-19).
• That over 200 million men could fight a war on a
  portion of land 14 x 20 miles long! Note
• There would be 200 million enemies and we are not
  told the number in God's army (cf 916).
• That the ultimate blow would be struck by One
  riding a white horse whose only weapon was a
  sword sticking out of His mouth! (Rev 1915).

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Observations Arising From Our Study.

• If Armageddon is a literal war then . . .
• We are forced to accept absurdities in God's
  Word.
• We remove the relevancy of the text from John's
  readers, thus contradicting the promise of God to
  "all" who read and obeyed (Rev 13 227).
• We make God a liar because He said the things in
  Revelation would "shortly" come to pass (Rev 13
  226).
• The logical, consistent, and reasonable
  conclusion is that the Battle of Armageddon is
  figurative.
• It presents, in well-known symbols, the constant
  conflict between Christ and Satan. It assures us
  that on the final day of the battle, Satan and
  his evil forces will be destroyed.

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In Conclusion.

• Satan is adept at leading innocent hearts away
  from God (Acts 2030 2 Thessalonians 29-12).
• The sensationalism and date fixing by modern
  interpreters of prophecy must be exposed for what
  it is -- a perversion of God's divine Truth.
• Sensationalism has found the car (Nahum 23, 4)
  the airplane (Isaiah 315) the submarine (Amos
  93) the radio (Ecclesiastes 1020) and WW III
  by 1988!
• Those who pervert the simple message of victory,
  in the book of Revelation, will stand damned on
  the Judgment Day by Almighty God!
• The challenge of Armageddon -- Rev 1615. Watch
  your garments!
• This means we must be vigilant and dedicated to
  God. We are thus prepared for the war and will
  not be put to shame!

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The Teachings of The Scriptures Inspired by God
The Second Coming Of Christ
A.D. 33
Heaven
Church/Kingdom Age Matt. 1618-19 Revelation
19 Col. 113
Lord Adds to the church - Acts 247
? What Happens Next
Great Gulf
Hell
Pentecost A.D. 33
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The Teachings of The Scriptures Inspired by
God
The Second Coming Of Christ
Heaven
Church/Kingdom Age Matt. 1618-19 Revelation
19 Col. 113
Great Gulf

• John 528-29 all the dead raised
• Acts 2415 Only one Resurrection
• John 644 Raised in the Last day
• 1 Cor. 1552-53 Bodies Changed
• Matt. 2531-46 Judgment will occur
• 2 Tim. 41 Judged at His Coming
• Jude 14-15 Judgment on all
• Rev. 2012 All Stand before His Throne

Hell
Pentecost A.D. 33
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The Second Coming Of Christ The Resurrection The
Final Judgment
A.D. 33
Church/Kingdom Age Matt. 1618-19 Revelation
19 Col. 113
Heaven
Great Gulf

• In the LAST AGE NOW 1 Cor. 1011 Heb 926-28
• In the KINGDOM NOW Col. 113-14 Heb 1228
  Rev. 19
• New birth puts one in the Kingdom John 35
• Conversion puts one in the Kingdom Matt. 183
• Lords Supper eaten in the Kingdom Luke
  2229-30
• Christ Is REIGNING NOW Matt. 2818 1 Peter
  322
• Was to be given the Throne of David Luke
  131-33
• Was raised to Sit on Davids Throne Acts 230
  Eph. 120-23
• Would be PRIEST while on His Throne Zech. 613
  Heb. 81-5

Hell
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The Second Coming Of Christ The Resurrection The
Final Judgment
A.D. 33
Church/Kingdom Age Matt. 1618-19 Revelation
19 Col. 113
Heaven
EVERLASTING
KINGDOM
Great Gulf

• John 528-29 Acts 2415 all the dead raised
• Judged the Last Day John 644
• Salvation revealed in the Last Day
  1 Peter 15
• Acts 2415 Only one Resurrection
• 1 Cor. 1550-53 Bodies Changed
• Matt. 2531-46 Judgment will occur
• 2 Tim. 41 Judged at His Coming
• Jude 14-15 Judgment on all
• Rev. 2012 All Stand before His Throne

Hell
Ushered In 2 Tim. 41 2 Pet. 111 1 Cor. 1550
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2nd Chance
Revelation Or Second Coming
Rapture
Kingdom 1000 Year Reign
Heaven
Church Age
Great Gulf
THESE THEORIES CANNOT BE TRUE An age beyond the
end of ages 1 Cor. 1011 Heb 926 The End of
the World Heaven Hell Matt. 1339-43 Will
deliver up the Kingdom 1 Cor. 1523-24 Earth
will be Burned up 2 Peter 310 Has days beyond
the LAST DAYS John 644 1248 1 Pet.
15 Judgment occurring 1,000 years later Matt.
2531-46 2 Tim 41 Resurrection (immortality)
1,000 years later 1 Cor. 1552-53 Phil.
320-21 1 Thess 416-18
Hell
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