How Far into the End Times are we?
It does not take much to grasp that we are now in the end times. The signs of summer are all around and we know that our redemption is drawing close. All expectations are that we will be the generation that gets to see it. No, none of us know the date and we have been warned that the Lords appearance will appear to be late, as in the parable of the 10 virgins and their lamps etc. However that does not mean that much of what was talked about by Jesus and the book of Revelation has not come about already exactly as described. We are in fact already deep into the events spoken of and did not know simply because they started off in the normal course of events. Small incremental steps over a long period of time.
The Churches.
Right in the first chapter of Revelations Jesus instructed John to write letters to the seven churches in the middle east where Jesus gives them instructions regarding what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong. Yes these were seven active churches operating at that time, but as the centuries have gone by it has also become apparent that the order in which Jesus selected to address them, also corresponds to the general condition of the greater church body down through the ages.
The Churches we are interested in are the last two as they also start to correspond to the seals as described later.
Second last church;
This church condition came into its own in the 1700's and 1800's. This was the age of the great missionary outreaches that went global in scale. The door was opened by the early European explorers and later colonisers that made it possible for the ministers of the gospel to gain access to all the far distant lands on other continents.
Jesus referred to these secret societies as the synagogue of Satan, which they still are and they still deflect all their evil deeds onto the Jews, so God’s holy nation gets to take all the blame.
The first seal fits hand in hand with the second last church and the missionary expansion.
The last Church.
This last Church describes the church of the 1900's and 2000's. It is the condition of our modern church which sadly has become incorporated. In our time the Gospel has become an intellectual subject that is far from the passion of the hart. Lots of religiosity over doctrine but only a false love for show. Few are on fire for the Lord, most just drift and dabble mixing truth with false to see what comes out. While the shepherds keep an eye on the mammon.
It does not take much to grasp that we are now in the end times. The signs of summer are all around and we know that our redemption is drawing close. All expectations are that we will be the generation that gets to see it. No, none of us know the date and we have been warned that the Lords appearance will appear to be late, as in the parable of the 10 virgins and their lamps etc. However that does not mean that much of what was talked about by Jesus and the book of Revelation has not come about already exactly as described. We are in fact already deep into the events spoken of and did not know simply because they started off in the normal course of events. Small incremental steps over a long period of time.
The Churches.
Right in the first chapter of Revelations Jesus instructed John to write letters to the seven churches in the middle east where Jesus gives them instructions regarding what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong. Yes these were seven active churches operating at that time, but as the centuries have gone by it has also become apparent that the order in which Jesus selected to address them, also corresponds to the general condition of the greater church body down through the ages.
The Churches we are interested in are the last two as they also start to correspond to the seals as described later.
Second last church;
This church condition came into its own in the 1700's and 1800's. This was the age of the great missionary outreaches that went global in scale. The door was opened by the early European explorers and later colonisers that made it possible for the ministers of the gospel to gain access to all the far distant lands on other continents.
It is also during this time that the secret societies and banking cartels were setting themselves up for world domination by means of intrigue and manipulations. The western nations had started to enter their industrial revolutions, that gave them power over other nations. They had the steam engine while many other races had still to develop the wheel.Rev 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Rev 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Jesus referred to these secret societies as the synagogue of Satan, which they still are and they still deflect all their evil deeds onto the Jews, so God’s holy nation gets to take all the blame.
The First Seal.Rev 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Rev 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Rev 3:13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
The first seal fits hand in hand with the second last church and the missionary expansion.
This is looking at the age of colonization by European nations. The rider had a crown, a crown represents a kingdom and imperial might. Europe had won the technological race and now went off to conquer other lands in the name of their respective kings because the other nations did not have the power to stop them. As it was, most were not even organized into nations, they were just free ranging tribes. But this colonial age did bring the understanding to the world that a global civilization was practical and achievable. Everyone was made aware of everyone else and the Gospel of salvation was spread world wide. This is one of the conditions required for the end of the age to come about. All nations know of Jesus. A lot have rejected him but they know of him non the less.Rev 6:1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
Rev 6:2 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.
The last Church.
This last Church describes the church of the 1900's and 2000's. It is the condition of our modern church which sadly has become incorporated. In our time the Gospel has become an intellectual subject that is far from the passion of the hart. Lots of religiosity over doctrine but only a false love for show. Few are on fire for the Lord, most just drift and dabble mixing truth with false to see what comes out. While the shepherds keep an eye on the mammon.
One of the biggest traps to befall the modern church is the divine prosperity message. Father God becomes Father Christmases and he wants to bless you with a new car. Jesus made it quite clear that either you serve God or you serve mammon but you cannot serve both. So the teachers teach the flock how to manipulate Gods promises so as to force him to make you rich like a kings kid. By that standard the drug dealers must be extra holy because they are choking on money. When was the last time you ever heard a sermon about mammon. Jesus had a lot to say about it so why do the pastors avoid it ?Rev 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Rev 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Rev 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
This is where many of our modern shepherds are going to be held in shame by our Lord when he has his own judgment of his own sheep. The shepherds watched the bottom line and would not preach any teaching regarding the severity of God so as not to hinder the cash flow. You shepherds have done very wrong, you have not strengthened the flock to with stand the persecution but have set them up for the fall. You know who you are ! Now the spirit of this world is dictating to the body of Christ what it may and may not preach so as to not offend.Rev 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Rev 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Rev 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Rev 3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.



