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OVERVIEW In the next section of the Book of Revelation, from Ch. 8 – 13, God reveals Christ to us as the one who not only executes the judgments but the one who is the great Mediator to God and man. We will study many aspects of His work dealing with many peoples, nations and...

Restoring Rulership in the Third Heaven. Jesus Christ is visibly crowned. The first realm of God`s rulership to be restored is in the third heaven, the angelic realm where Lucifer was cast out. There has been no visible rulership since then. God the Father has appointed His Son to be the...

Christ Delivering the Great Multitude. (Rev. 7: 9 – 17) God`s hand of mercy is still stretched out even amid His judgments. We are shown that a great multitude turn to God during the great tribulation. They are from every nation, tribe and tongue. So great a number...

Christ Sealing His Priests in Israel. (Rev. 7) We have just looked at the overview of the tribulation, but before any judgments begin, the Lord Jesus has some important tasks. He sends four angels to hold back the winds of the earth. This would make for a very...

When the final Great Federation comes to power in the Middle of the tribulation it will demand allegiance to it. Many will follow, thinking this is the way to peace, however many others will not obey but turn to God. Some of these will be martyred. 5. Martyrs – Under the Altar...

Restoring Rulership in the Third Heaven. The Body of Christ is Expectant. The believers are waiting eagerly, looking expectantly for the coming for the Lord. This is a very important attitude as many will be too busy about their earthly cares and material possessions. `To those who eagerly...

The Federations being brought to Judgment. 3. The European Union – Market Economy. `When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see,” And I looked, and behold, a black horse...

The Federations being brought to Judgment. As the Lord removes the seals on the scroll we see the four different confederacies that are vying for world domination. Each are under a `strong delusion,` because they would not receive the truth. 1. British Empire - Conquering...

Christ, at the Father`s Right Hand. When Jesus Christ ascended to the Father`s right hand, the Father said - “Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” (Ps. 110: 1) The Nations. The Roman Empire eventually broke into many tribal groups that fought over the centuries...

Worship. Finally, there is a great anthem of praise and worship for what the Lord has done through His ministries, (King, sacrifice, man and deity, represented by the `living creatures.) The Body of Christ prostrate in honour and worship before the Lord...

Christ Fulfils the Legal Credentials. We know that the Father gave Christ the authority to execute the judgments. However, to do this Christ needed to fulfill the legal requirements to be ruler over the kings of the earth. Israel was promised that they would be the ruling nation over the other...

Christ Receiving the Judgment Scroll. Before us now is a pictorial drama to help us understand this awesome event. God the Father is a Spirit, and has `set up` this visible throne for His Son. The throne is on the Father`s authority and He is shown giving the Judgment orders to His Son to...

Christ, the Worthy Sacrifice. From Heaven to Earth He came, Into the midst of rebellion, conflict and the devastation of this sin-ravaged world, stepped the Son of God. He came from the angelic realm where myriads and myriads of angelic beings bowed before Him and did His bidding. He was...

Worship. The `living creatures,` representing the Lord`s work bring honour to His Holy name. They are the four ministries of Christ (King, sacrifice, man and God) that are functioning continually by the Holy Spirit, with all wisdom & knowledge, displaying God`s holiness...

Next we are shown the power and authority to bring about these judgments as part of the covenant of the restoration of all things. The 7 fold Spirit. `And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, Which are...

The Body of Christ will be involved in this restoration of all things for they will be with the Lord on His own throne. (Rev. 3: 21) The 24 Elders. These 24 Elders are representative of the whole Body of Christ, the Overcomers. The number 24 indicates 12 for rulership, (king) and 12 for the...

Man, the Unworthy Ruler. Creation of Man. God created man and gave him dominion over the earth. Although man walked with God he was vulnerable, having freedom of will. Then when tempted, man chose to believe the lie of the enemy and came under the sway of Satan. Satan holds sway over man...

Christ on His Own Throne. Let us now look closer at the One on this throne -the High Priest and King. The gem stones are given to reveal more understanding to us. The Gem Stones. `And he who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius in appearance;...`...

A Throne Set in Heaven. Now we know that the Godhead rules over all, and that no one can approach them, as they dwell in unapproachable light. They are Spirit. `who alone has immortality...

Lucifer,the Unworthy Ruler. The third heaven is the first realm in God`s great kingdom to be populated. God created the angelic beings and they resided in the third heaven. The most beautiful and powerful angel was Lucifer. He was given authority as a kingpriest over the angels. He had a very...