3. Revival and Reformation - C. D. Brooks from Revival and Reformation on Vimeo.
Showing posts with label truths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label truths. Show all posts
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
The enmity of the Jews..Persecution will come its starts in the church
CHRIST IN HIS OWN WORDS WRITTEN IN RED says : LukE 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. 5 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. 56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
Earl Belfast : Persecution will come when God's people stand for that which is right.
All the satanic instruments are awaken when a decision is made to follow ALL of Gods word that is Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. First the enemies from within are chief instruments on this onslaught. As a people the Whole of Spiritual Israel do attack that which is true and honest to scripture. Satan moves upon the heart of individuals to accomplish His work;each man adding and spinning words of other men without verifying content or source of such information. Satan is left happy knowing he has accomplish his work via the hands and tongues of those who consider themselves faithful,those who mount the pulpits those whose names are on the church records.They see a widening distance between the messenger of God and themselves and retain a false feeling of safety because they are among the majority and men of the cloth back them.They exclaim the man is pulling himself away, they have walked away from the platform of truth given in evidence pile upon evidence.But this is not simply so.for they go deeper and deeper into error,darkness and strong delusion over take them.At this point their blindness prevents them from identifying truth from error;and they call darkness light and light darkness. Then you know for a surety God's people are in trouble. But God has his 7,000 who will not bow. They will stand firm. Silence one and multitudes will rise.You cannot fight against the Holy Spirit.
The history has already been written ,the actors have already played the parts.What we witness is the repeat of History.
Here is the Story in Acts of the Apostles starting in page 413
"Paul had long looked forward to visiting Rome; he greatly desired to witness for Christ there, but had felt that his purposes were frustrated by the enmity of the Jews. He little thought, even now, that it would be as a prisoner that he would go. }
While the Lord encouraged His servant, Paul's enemies were eagerly plotting his destruction. "And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy." Here was a fast such as the Lord through Isaiah had condemned--a fast "for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness." Isaiah 58:4. {AA 413.3}
The conspirators "came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you tomorrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him." {AA 413.4}
Instead of rebuking this cruel scheme, the priests and rulers eagerly agreed to it. Paul had spoken the truth when he compared Ananias to a whited sepulcher. {AA 414.1}
But God interposed to save the life of His servant. Paul's sister's son, hearing of the "lying in wait" of the assassins, "went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee." {AA 414.2}
Claudius Lysias received the youth kindly, and taking him aside, asked, "What is that thou hast to tell me?" The youth replied: "The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul tomorrow into the council, as though they would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly. But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee." {AA 414.3}
"The chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast showed these things to me."
Lysias at once decided to transfer Paul from his jurisdiction to that of Felix the procurator. As a people, the Jews were in a state of excitement and irritation, and tumults were of frequent occurrence. The continued presence of the apostle in Jerusalem might lead to consequences dangerous to the city and even to the commandant himself. He therefore "called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; and provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor."
No time was to be lost in sending Paul away. "The soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris." From that place the horsemen went on with the prisoner to Caesarea, while the four hundred soldiers returned to Jerusalem.
The officer in charge of the detachment delivered his prisoner to Felix, also presenting a letter with which he had been entrusted by the chief captain: "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment
o his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell."
After reading the communication, Felix inquired to what province the prisoner belonged, and being informed that he was of Cilicia, said: "I will hear thee . . . when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall."
The case of Paul was not the first in which a servant of God had found among the heathen an asylum from the malice of the professed people of Jehovah. In their rage against Paul the Jews had added another crime to the dark catalogue which marked the history of that people. They had still further hardened their hearts against the truth and had rendered their doom more certain.
May God have mercy on us.
Earl Belfast
Earl Belfast : Persecution will come when God's people stand for that which is right.
All the satanic instruments are awaken when a decision is made to follow ALL of Gods word that is Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. First the enemies from within are chief instruments on this onslaught. As a people the Whole of Spiritual Israel do attack that which is true and honest to scripture. Satan moves upon the heart of individuals to accomplish His work;each man adding and spinning words of other men without verifying content or source of such information. Satan is left happy knowing he has accomplish his work via the hands and tongues of those who consider themselves faithful,those who mount the pulpits those whose names are on the church records.They see a widening distance between the messenger of God and themselves and retain a false feeling of safety because they are among the majority and men of the cloth back them.They exclaim the man is pulling himself away, they have walked away from the platform of truth given in evidence pile upon evidence.But this is not simply so.for they go deeper and deeper into error,darkness and strong delusion over take them.At this point their blindness prevents them from identifying truth from error;and they call darkness light and light darkness. Then you know for a surety God's people are in trouble. But God has his 7,000 who will not bow. They will stand firm. Silence one and multitudes will rise.You cannot fight against the Holy Spirit.
The history has already been written ,the actors have already played the parts.What we witness is the repeat of History.
Here is the Story in Acts of the Apostles starting in page 413
"Paul had long looked forward to visiting Rome; he greatly desired to witness for Christ there, but had felt that his purposes were frustrated by the enmity of the Jews. He little thought, even now, that it would be as a prisoner that he would go. }
While the Lord encouraged His servant, Paul's enemies were eagerly plotting his destruction. "And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy." Here was a fast such as the Lord through Isaiah had condemned--a fast "for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness." Isaiah 58:4. {AA 413.3}
The conspirators "came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you tomorrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him." {AA 413.4}
Instead of rebuking this cruel scheme, the priests and rulers eagerly agreed to it. Paul had spoken the truth when he compared Ananias to a whited sepulcher. {AA 414.1}
But God interposed to save the life of His servant. Paul's sister's son, hearing of the "lying in wait" of the assassins, "went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee." {AA 414.2}
Claudius Lysias received the youth kindly, and taking him aside, asked, "What is that thou hast to tell me?" The youth replied: "The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul tomorrow into the council, as though they would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly. But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee." {AA 414.3}
"The chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast showed these things to me."
Lysias at once decided to transfer Paul from his jurisdiction to that of Felix the procurator. As a people, the Jews were in a state of excitement and irritation, and tumults were of frequent occurrence. The continued presence of the apostle in Jerusalem might lead to consequences dangerous to the city and even to the commandant himself. He therefore "called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; and provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor."
No time was to be lost in sending Paul away. "The soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris." From that place the horsemen went on with the prisoner to Caesarea, while the four hundred soldiers returned to Jerusalem.
The officer in charge of the detachment delivered his prisoner to Felix, also presenting a letter with which he had been entrusted by the chief captain: "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment
o his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell."
After reading the communication, Felix inquired to what province the prisoner belonged, and being informed that he was of Cilicia, said: "I will hear thee . . . when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall."
The case of Paul was not the first in which a servant of God had found among the heathen an asylum from the malice of the professed people of Jehovah. In their rage against Paul the Jews had added another crime to the dark catalogue which marked the history of that people. They had still further hardened their hearts against the truth and had rendered their doom more certain.
May God have mercy on us.
Earl Belfast
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
10 Kings of Revelation 17
Revelation 16 describes the dragon the Beast and the False Prophet then leads us to further understand the 10 Kings of Revelation 17.Download and listen here.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Winds of Strife ( God Removing His protective Hand) a triple application of prophecy
Now for those who are not aware of what is a "TRIPLE APPLICATION OF PROPHECY" let me explain.
1+2=3 thats all. Its that simple.
Its where you have a Biblical history repeated that is if it happens twice for sure it happens again a 3rd time.
This is proven in-depth using bible history to get prophetic events that has happend or will happen soon.
A quick example is The 3 Romes.... Pagan Rome(Caesars) + Papal Rome( Papal Caesars)= Modern Rome Popes and the Vatican.
Also the 3 Elijahs . Elijah history+ John the Baptist history(Luke 1:17) = 3rd and Final Elijah Malachi4:5 ...Detailed study could be found here
Triple application in the the Winds of Strife when God remove His protective hand .
Leviticus 26:1-13 Blessings ( His Protection)
Leviticus26:13 -39 dreadful cursing(Removal of God's Protective hand) or what is known as seven times chastisement or 7x 360= 2520 time prophecy.
Note the Removal of his protective hand in Leviticus 13-39 means.
Israel was split into two the northern and the southern kingdom one 10 and one 2 tribes. God removed his protective hand from the two groups which comprise Israel.
1+2=3 thats all. Its that simple.
Its where you have a Biblical history repeated that is if it happens twice for sure it happens again a 3rd time.
- 2Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
- 1Timothy 5:19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
- Hebrews 10:28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
- Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
- Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
This is proven in-depth using bible history to get prophetic events that has happend or will happen soon.
A quick example is The 3 Romes.... Pagan Rome(Caesars) + Papal Rome( Papal Caesars)= Modern Rome Popes and the Vatican.
Also the 3 Elijahs . Elijah history+ John the Baptist history(Luke 1:17) = 3rd and Final Elijah Malachi4:5 ...Detailed study could be found here
Triple application in the the Winds of Strife when God remove His protective hand .
History number 1 Example of God Removing His hand.
Leviticus 26 God makes a covenant with His people Israel.Leviticus 26:1-13 Blessings ( His Protection)
Leviticus26:13 -39 dreadful cursing(Removal of God's Protective hand) or what is known as seven times chastisement or 7x 360= 2520 time prophecy.
Note the Removal of his protective hand in Leviticus 13-39 means.
- Bloodshed would come upon them.
- Implements of economic gain removed.
- Natural disasters.
- Diseases will come upon them.
Israel was split into two the northern and the southern kingdom one 10 and one 2 tribes. God removed his protective hand from the two groups which comprise Israel.
- 2 Chronicles 33:1,2,3 Manasseh did Evil .
- 2 Chronicles 33:10 God spoke to him and his people but they did not listen.
- 2 Chronicles 33:11 God brought the Assyria upon them ( protection removed) taken into slavery.
- But he was restored after turning from his wicked ways.
History number 2 Example of God Removing His hand.
History Manasseh+History of Ahaz + History of Job= can tell you when the Winds of Strife are let loose.
But some will come out of these things like Job and some would not survive these things because of the hardness of their heart.
May God help us that are of Spiritual Israel.
- 2 Kings 17:1,2 Ahaz king of Judah other tribe did wickedly in the site of the Lord.
- 2 Kings 17:6 Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria,(Removal of God's Protective hand) and placed them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.
- 2 Kings 17:7 For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods.
History number 3 Example of God Removing His hand in Jobs Experience.
Wind 1 (War Physical violence bloodshed nation against nation and city against city)
Job 1:14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
15 And the Sabeans fell upon them , and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Wind 2 (means of Wealth destroyed/Economic implements)
16While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Wind 2 (means of Wealth destroyed/Economic implements)
17The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Wind 3 (Relatives Killed Natural Disaster)
18 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
19 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Where is Wind 4 ?lets look in Job2.
Wind 4 (Disease)
Job 2:7 So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.
Wind 1 (War Physical violence bloodshed nation against nation and city against city)
Job 1:14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
15 And the Sabeans fell upon them , and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Wind 2 (means of Wealth destroyed/Economic implements)
16While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Wind 2 (means of Wealth destroyed/Economic implements)
17The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Wind 3 (Relatives Killed Natural Disaster)18 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
19 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Where is Wind 4 ?lets look in Job2.
Wind 4 (Disease)
Job 2:7 So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.
Pllying th Triple applications now using 3 witness
(2Corinthians 13:1,1Timothy 5:19 )
History 1+History2+ History3 = Hisotry 4(2Corinthians 13:1,1Timothy 5:19 )
History Manasseh+History of Ahaz + History of Job= can tell you when the Winds of Strife are let loose.
History 4 lets work it out.
- The Assyrians (Babylonians/Mystery Babylon the great lead out by the Papacy) will come upon Gods people. Daniel 11:40-45 tells us this does Rev 20:4..There be bloodshed see Daniel 11:44 utterly make away many =persecution. See also Mathew 24:21, Daniel 12:1,Mark 13:19
- Implements of Economic wealth would be removed Revelation 13:17. Dan11:43.
- Natural disasters Matthew 24:29,Luke 21:11
- Disease and pestilences ( The 7 last plagues are enough to show the dreadful ness of what is to come.Revelation 21:9
But some will come out of these things like Job and some would not survive these things because of the hardness of their heart.
May God help us that are of Spiritual Israel.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Many in Our churches will not hear, Would you be one of those ?
Part 1
HISTORY REPEATS,
Ecclesiastes1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time,
which was before us.
When you lay the reform histories in the Bible line upon line you see a marvellous message see the pic on right to see the repeat of these reform movements in the Bible click pic.
"Unless we are daily advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be falling on hearts all around us, but we shall not discern or receive it.
{Faith I Live By 333.6}
Part 2
Isaiah30:8 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come forever and ever:
9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:
10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.
PART 3
WE HAVE NO NEW MESSAGE!
"We have, as had John, a message to bear of the things which we have seen and heard. God is not giving us a new message. We are to proclaim the message that in 1843 and 1844 brought us out of the other churches. We need the Holy Spirit to kindle in our hearts the zeal and earnestness that were then seen among God's people. I thank the Lord that there are still living a few who can remember those days, and who know whereof they speak.
{RH, January 19, 1905 par. 22}
There are many precious truths contained in the Word of God, but it is "present truth" that the flock needs now. I have seen the danger of the messengers running off from the important points of present truth, to dwell upon subjects that are not calculated to unite the flock and sanctify the soul. Satan will here take every possible advantage to injure the cause. {EW 63.1}
PART 4
GOD CALLS HIS WATCHMEN TO GIVE THE TRUMPET A "CERTAIN SOUND"1Corinthians 14:8 (A distinct clear message,Not confusion).CHRIST HIMSELF EMPOWERS THE MESSAGE IN THE MILLERITE HISTORY AND HE WILL DO THE SAME FOR THE FINAL MESSAGE THE 4TH ANGEL IN REV 18:1 . PROPHET HISTORY ALWAYS REPEATS ITSELF. SEE THE TRIPLE ACTION OF PROPHECY WHICH GOD HAS ENCODED IN HIS WORD FOR US HERE AT THE END OF THE WORLD.
"A Seventh-day Adventist Message.--At this time, when we are so near the end, shall we become so like the world in practice that men may look in vain to find God's denominated people? Shall any man sell our peculiar characteristics as God's chosen people for any advantage the world has to give? Shall the favor of those who transgress the law of God be looked upon as of great value? Shall those whom the Lord has named His people suppose that there is any power higher than the great I AM? Shall we endeavor to blot out the distinguishing points of faith that have made us Seventh-day Adventists? {Ev 121.3}
Our only safety is in standing constantly in the light of God's countenance.--Manuscript 84, 1905.
A Cheerful Present-Truth Message.--Now, just now, we are to proclaim present truth, with assurance and with power. Do not strike one dolorous note; do not sing funeral hymns.--Letter 311, 1905. {Ev 122.1}
Convinced by the Weight of Evidence.--God is presenting to the minds of men divinely appointed precious gems of truth, appropriate for our time. God has rescued these truths from the companionship of error, and has placed them in their proper frame-work. When these truths are given their rightful position in God's great plan, when they are presented intelligently and earnestly, and with reverential awe, by the Lord's servants, many will conscientiously believe because of the weight of evidence, without waiting for every supposed difficulty which may suggest itself to their minds, to be removed.--Manuscript 8a, 1888. {Ev 122.2}
BUT WE HAVE A PROBLEM WE HAVE LEADING MEN IN ADVENTISM SAYING WE NEED NOT BLOW THE TRUMPET OR WORSE YET GIVING THE TRUMPET AN UNCERTAIN SOUND. Isaiah 56:10,11,12 and Isaiah 29:10,11,12,13,14,15.Isaiah 28:7,8
PART 5
THE PILLARS OF OUR FAITH ARE THE BELIEFS THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL AND DISTINCT(Sabbath,State of the Dead,Health Message,Father Son and Holy Spirit,Creation etc.)
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH ARE THOSE THAT BROUGHT US INTO EXISTENCE IN 1840-44 NAMELY (2300Days Daniel 8:14,The sanctuary,the 2520.The 7 trumpets of Rev 8,the 3woes of Rev 9 & 11(911).This does not mean the foundation is more important than the pillars it means in SDA movement God brought his people out of darkness once again by leading them through prophesy that help them take a deeper look at what makes a protestant a true protestant that is the pillars as mention above. What the reformation of the 16th century fail to do God is completing in a people."Isreal "is being gather one final time to produce The BRIDE Revelation 14:12.But until then a work of reform must continue even in and among His Bride who is not yet in pure white garments but is named Laodecia who is poor reached, blind and naked. Remember Jer 6:16 says "But they said, We will not walk therein" .
Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
Jeremiah 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein .
"I saw individuals approach the platform and examine the foundation. Some with rejoicing immediately stepped upon it. Others commenced to find fault with the foundation. They wished improvements made, and then the platform would be more perfect, and the people much happier. Some stepped off the platform to examine it and declared it to be laid wrong. But I saw that nearly all stood firm upon the platform and exhorted those who had stepped off to cease their complaints; for God was the Master Builder, and they were fighting against Him. They recounted the wonderful work of God, which had led them to the firm platform, and in union raised their eyes to heaven and with a loud voice glorified God. This affected some of those who had complained and left the platform, and they with humble look again stepped upon it."
{Early Writing 258.3}
PART 6
Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
"As a people we are to stand firm on the platform of eternal truth that has withstood test and trial. We are to hold to the sure pillars of our faith. The principles of truth that God has revealed to us are our only true foundation. They have made us what we are. The lapse of time had not lessened their value."
Special Testimonies, Series B, No. 2, p. 51. (1904.) {CW 52.2}
Moving a Block or Stirring a Pin.--I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, giving no countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of the body. God looked upon them with approbation. I was shown three steps,--the first, second, and third angels' messages. Said my accompanying angel, "Woe to him who shall move a block or stir a pin of these messages. The true understanding of these. The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner in which they are received." I was again brought down through these messages, and saw how dearly the people of God had purchased their experience. It had been obtained through much suffering and severe conflict. God had led them along step by step, until He had placed them upon a solid, immovable platform.
{Early Writings, pp. 258, 259. (1858.).
What messages is of vital importance? 1. The Sanctuary, The 2520,The Daily,The Seven Trumpets.The 2300 Days are applicable for out time than it was for the pioneers.
PART 7
WE HAVE ONLY ONE GOSPEL THAT IS THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL GIVEN TO US THROUGH THE GLAD TIDINGS ENABLE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT CHRIST HIMSELF OUT LINES THE PROGRESSION OF THESE TIDINGS IN JOHN16:8-11 (SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUDGEMENT ).GODS PEOPLE NEED TO STAY ON THE FIRM PLATFORM SETUP BY THE PIONEERS IN ADVENTISM. THAT IS THE FOUNDATION THAT IS BUILT ON CHRIST
Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
HISTORY REPEATS,
Ecclesiastes1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time,
which was before us.When you lay the reform histories in the Bible line upon line you see a marvellous message see the pic on right to see the repeat of these reform movements in the Bible click pic.
"Unless we are daily advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be falling on hearts all around us, but we shall not discern or receive it.
{Faith I Live By 333.6}
Part 2
Isaiah30:8 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come forever and ever:
9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD:
10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.
PART 3
WE HAVE NO NEW MESSAGE!
"We have, as had John, a message to bear of the things which we have seen and heard. God is not giving us a new message. We are to proclaim the message that in 1843 and 1844 brought us out of the other churches. We need the Holy Spirit to kindle in our hearts the zeal and earnestness that were then seen among God's people. I thank the Lord that there are still living a few who can remember those days, and who know whereof they speak.
{RH, January 19, 1905 par. 22}
There are many precious truths contained in the Word of God, but it is "present truth" that the flock needs now. I have seen the danger of the messengers running off from the important points of present truth, to dwell upon subjects that are not calculated to unite the flock and sanctify the soul. Satan will here take every possible advantage to injure the cause. {EW 63.1}
PART 4
GOD CALLS HIS WATCHMEN TO GIVE THE TRUMPET A "CERTAIN SOUND"1Corinthians 14:8 (A distinct clear message,Not confusion).CHRIST HIMSELF EMPOWERS THE MESSAGE IN THE MILLERITE HISTORY AND HE WILL DO THE SAME FOR THE FINAL MESSAGE THE 4TH ANGEL IN REV 18:1 . PROPHET HISTORY ALWAYS REPEATS ITSELF. SEE THE TRIPLE ACTION OF PROPHECY WHICH GOD HAS ENCODED IN HIS WORD FOR US HERE AT THE END OF THE WORLD.
"A Seventh-day Adventist Message.--At this time, when we are so near the end, shall we become so like the world in practice that men may look in vain to find God's denominated people? Shall any man sell our peculiar characteristics as God's chosen people for any advantage the world has to give? Shall the favor of those who transgress the law of God be looked upon as of great value? Shall those whom the Lord has named His people suppose that there is any power higher than the great I AM? Shall we endeavor to blot out the distinguishing points of faith that have made us Seventh-day Adventists? {Ev 121.3}
Our only safety is in standing constantly in the light of God's countenance.--Manuscript 84, 1905.
A Cheerful Present-Truth Message.--Now, just now, we are to proclaim present truth, with assurance and with power. Do not strike one dolorous note; do not sing funeral hymns.--Letter 311, 1905. {Ev 122.1}
Convinced by the Weight of Evidence.--God is presenting to the minds of men divinely appointed precious gems of truth, appropriate for our time. God has rescued these truths from the companionship of error, and has placed them in their proper frame-work. When these truths are given their rightful position in God's great plan, when they are presented intelligently and earnestly, and with reverential awe, by the Lord's servants, many will conscientiously believe because of the weight of evidence, without waiting for every supposed difficulty which may suggest itself to their minds, to be removed.--Manuscript 8a, 1888. {Ev 122.2}
BUT WE HAVE A PROBLEM WE HAVE LEADING MEN IN ADVENTISM SAYING WE NEED NOT BLOW THE TRUMPET OR WORSE YET GIVING THE TRUMPET AN UNCERTAIN SOUND. Isaiah 56:10,11,12 and Isaiah 29:10,11,12,13,14,15.Isaiah 28:7,8
PART 5
THE PILLARS OF OUR FAITH ARE THE BELIEFS THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL AND DISTINCT(Sabbath,State of the Dead,Health Message,Father Son and Holy Spirit,Creation etc.)
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH ARE THOSE THAT BROUGHT US INTO EXISTENCE IN 1840-44 NAMELY (2300Days Daniel 8:14,The sanctuary,the 2520.The 7 trumpets of Rev 8,the 3woes of Rev 9 & 11(911).This does not mean the foundation is more important than the pillars it means in SDA movement God brought his people out of darkness once again by leading them through prophesy that help them take a deeper look at what makes a protestant a true protestant that is the pillars as mention above. What the reformation of the 16th century fail to do God is completing in a people."Isreal "is being gather one final time to produce The BRIDE Revelation 14:12.But until then a work of reform must continue even in and among His Bride who is not yet in pure white garments but is named Laodecia who is poor reached, blind and naked. Remember Jer 6:16 says "But they said, We will not walk therein" .
Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
Jeremiah 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein .
"I saw individuals approach the platform and examine the foundation. Some with rejoicing immediately stepped upon it. Others commenced to find fault with the foundation. They wished improvements made, and then the platform would be more perfect, and the people much happier. Some stepped off the platform to examine it and declared it to be laid wrong. But I saw that nearly all stood firm upon the platform and exhorted those who had stepped off to cease their complaints; for God was the Master Builder, and they were fighting against Him. They recounted the wonderful work of God, which had led them to the firm platform, and in union raised their eyes to heaven and with a loud voice glorified God. This affected some of those who had complained and left the platform, and they with humble look again stepped upon it."
{Early Writing 258.3}
PART 6
Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
"As a people we are to stand firm on the platform of eternal truth that has withstood test and trial. We are to hold to the sure pillars of our faith. The principles of truth that God has revealed to us are our only true foundation. They have made us what we are. The lapse of time had not lessened their value."
Special Testimonies, Series B, No. 2, p. 51. (1904.) {CW 52.2}
Moving a Block or Stirring a Pin.--I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, giving no countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of the body. God looked upon them with approbation. I was shown three steps,--the first, second, and third angels' messages. Said my accompanying angel, "Woe to him who shall move a block or stir a pin of these messages. The true understanding of these. The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner in which they are received." I was again brought down through these messages, and saw how dearly the people of God had purchased their experience. It had been obtained through much suffering and severe conflict. God had led them along step by step, until He had placed them upon a solid, immovable platform.
{Early Writings, pp. 258, 259. (1858.).
What messages is of vital importance? 1. The Sanctuary, The 2520,The Daily,The Seven Trumpets.The 2300 Days are applicable for out time than it was for the pioneers.
PART 7
WE HAVE ONLY ONE GOSPEL THAT IS THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL GIVEN TO US THROUGH THE GLAD TIDINGS ENABLE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT CHRIST HIMSELF OUT LINES THE PROGRESSION OF THESE TIDINGS IN JOHN16:8-11 (SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUDGEMENT ).GODS PEOPLE NEED TO STAY ON THE FIRM PLATFORM SETUP BY THE PIONEERS IN ADVENTISM. THAT IS THE FOUNDATION THAT IS BUILT ON CHRIST
Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Running on Empty.The parable of the Virgins from the eye of present truth.
Running on Empty.
I have often looked at the parable of the virgins in Matthew 25 countless time.
But it was when I heard it was fulfilled in the Millerite History and also when I heard that the Millerite History would repeat to the very letter; when I also have seen the hard evidence of Islam being restrained in the 1840 by the world powers which is the very Millerite History also and saw that Islam was restrained just recently. My heart jump.
This put full meaning on the phrase “This the history (Millerites 1840-1844) will repeat to the very letter. Now I see the virgins in a whole new light. I now see the characteristics of the virgins in my church. The virgins are growing up right before me. You will soon understand what I mean by this.
This tells me that events leading up to and during the Millerites History will happen and is happening as we speak.
This friend is a sobering taught knowing full well that the virgins are in the congregations at this time waiting for the call “Behold the Bridegroom cometh”.
Know this you are one of them!
I want to stay focus on not so much the fact that 5 were wise and 5 were foolish but more on the fact that why 5 were saved and why 5 were lost.
Some will say out rightly they did have the oil and that is correct, Lets dive a little deeper, can we?
Matthew. 25:1-3
1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Pen of Inspiration says: “The two classes of watchers [in the parable of the ten virgins] represent the two classes who profess to be waiting for their Lord. They are called virgins because they profess a pure faith. By the lamps is represented the Word of God. . . . The oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. . . .
{Gods amazing Grace 214.2}
But there is more:
The book Christian Service says:
“The oil of grace gives to men the courage, and supplies to them the motives, for doing every day the work that God appoints to them. The five foolish virgins had lamps (this means a knowledge of Scripture truth), but they had not the grace of Christ. Day by day they went through a round of ceremonies and external duties, but their service was lifeless, devoid of the righteousness of Christ. The Sun of Righteousness did not shine in their hearts and minds, and they had not the love of the truth which conforms to the life and character, the image and superscription, of Christ. The oil of grace was not mingled with their endeavors. Their religion was a dry husk without the true kernel. They held fast to forms of doctrines, but they were deceived in their Christian life, full of self-righteousness, and failing to learn lessons in the school of Christ, which, if practiced, would have made them wise unto salvation.-- Review and Herald, March 27, 1894. {ChS 263.1}
Note:
1. All the virgins had lamps (this means a knowledge of Scripture truth)
1. Don’t we all have our Bibles?
2. Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
3. We all have the lamps do we not? Yes this is not only talking about Christians in general, but those who have access to light. Bible truth. I would go on as to say even present truth. Now that’s sobering,even to preachers of present truth like myself.
4. They are virgins they professed a pure faith. My Friends these are no one but those who resides within the borders of truth may I say SDA’s. SDA’s you say ? Noticed Rev 14:4.
5. Note : Revelation 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins.
The fact that they are virgins suggest they are a particular group of “Christians” let me submit to you those who reside within the boundaries of truth .SDA’s. Don’t get confuse as to think .Well Rev 14:4 talks about virgins and these virgins in Mathew 25 are different because some were lost.. Virgins are virgins. Anyway you slice it,but that did even the parable tells us that some were lost and some were saved. The aim is to know why..What are the reasons for these two results?
Residing in truth does not save you ..Point blank.
And as I said in the sermon regular church attendance will not save you.
Associating with right living people don’t save you.
The first elder can’t save you.
Need the president of the conference.
Being a Seventh day Adventist does not guarantee you being saved.
There is a group in the world that has the truth. The last Bastian of pure religion exist at this time .
• this group is making known who is the Beast of Rev 13 & Rev 17
• They know three fold Union of the Dragon, the Beast and False prophet.
• This group is making clear the Sabbath vs Sunday sacredness.
• The is making know the errors of the state of the dead.
• In this group some people have seen the evidence. (Falling towers 911, sons of Ishmael = Islam Medianites =strife= Abaddon and Apollyon which by the way means Destruction (Rev 9:11). Genes 16:12
• This same group the truth seen in the parallel lines of Reformation from Moses to Miller .
• Testimonies to the church Vol 9 ,page 11-15. mentions also Financial Crisis in James 5 just after the fall of towers.
• This group has taken notice that the signs of the Latter rain is here we are just experiencing the sprinkling.
• Some have seen the signs and are move by the events of the closing moments. the earthquake the famine ,the floods ,the pestilences, Members in this group notices all these precious trues..
But still yet this group of virgins are divided into too classes, saved and lost. Why? Because although we have Lamps, “MANY OF US DON’T HAVE OIL.” we are not saved by groups!
What makes the difference between the two classes within the borders of truth.
It is the Oil !
What is the Oil? Strait off we know the Oil is the Holy Spirit.
But the Holy Spirit moves upon all. He convicts of sin righteousness and judgment John 16:8-11.
But is there more to the oil that meets the eye?
Quote : “The oil of grace gives to men the courage, and supplies to them the motives, for doing every day the work that God appoints to them. The five foolish virgins had lamps (this means a knowledge of Scripture truth), but they had not the grace of Christ. Day by day they went through a round of ceremonies and external duties, but their service was lifeless, devoid of the righteousness of Christ. The Sun of Righteousness did not shine in their hearts and minds, and they had not the love of the truth which conforms to the life and character, the image and superscription, of Christ. The oil of grace was not mingled with their endeavors. Their religion was a dry husk without the true kernel. They held fast to forms of doctrines, but they were deceived in their Christian life, full of self-righteousness, and failing to learn lessons in the school of Christ, which, if practiced, would have made them wise unto salvation.—
Review and Herald, March 27, 1894. {ChS 263.1}
The oil of grace, The oil of grace, The oil of grace, The oil of grace, let this sink in..
Grace is not only unmerited favor.
Lets see what else Grace does.
Where sin abounds What ? Grace much more abound.
Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Strongs says: Grace means charis
Pronnced khar'-ece : the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life.
Simply put, overcoming power!
Now take any scripture with Grace in it and replace it by overcoming power.
Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace “overcoming power” !
2Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace “overcoming power” is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace “overcoming power”;
Now we can see what the Oil meant.. The overcoming power used not available but used to overcome.
Do you know that many think that we don’t need to be overcomes of sin to make it into the kingdom.. many believe they will slide into heaven with faults.
Notice: Matthew 25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
• They ( We) knew they were going to meet the Bridegroom = Christ was coming.
• They ( We) knew that it was a night journey “Darkness coming = uncertainty was coming,
• darkness was in the horizon they knew Zephaniah 1:14-17, Daniel 12:1mathew24 :21-26,Luke 21.
• They knew that if they have “The Truth” = lamp (yet some in Adventism boast) without oil it was useless.
Now some think the time of trouble is only bloodshed and war!Thre is more than that.
The virgins and darkness:
Remember the virgins were to go with lamps into darkness or into the soon coming darkness night was an in our case is approaching.
Notice with me : Zephaniah 1: 14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,
16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.
17 And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.
Remember the topic is still NO OIL.
Now that “darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness” Represent a day of spiritual confusion, all winds of doctrine will be flying at this time. Note that this time is the time when distress is upon the land. This is the little time of trouble judgments famine ,disasters will be falling on the earth.
This is the time when people will be seeking to explain the reason for the judgments. Now the reason for the media hype and the propagation of this 2012 doomsday scenario seems to seem to make sense. All sorts of religious and spins will be made of the things that are falling upon the earth when mens heart will be failing them for fear (Luke 21:26).
At this time the 3angels message truth just before the close of probation and has to be given in time of trouble.the work that has not been done in time of peace would have to be done now. Just before the great time of trouble then the plagues will be poured out.
Acts of the Apostle
“All who in that evil day would fearlessly serve God according to the dictates of conscience, will need courage, firmness, and a knowledge of God and His word; for those who are true to God will be persecuted, their motives will be impugned, their best efforts misinterpreted, and their names cast out as evil. Satan will work with all his deceptive power to influence the heart and becloud the understanding, to make evil appear good, and good evil. The stronger and purer the faith of God's people, and the firmer their determination to obey Him, the more fiercely will Satan strive to stir up against them the rage of those who, while claiming to be righteous, trample upon the law of God. It will require the firmest trust, the most heroic purpose, to hold fast the faith once delivered to the saints. {AA 431.1}
God desires His people to prepare for the soon-coming crisis.
Prepared or unprepared, they must all meet it; and those only who have brought their lives into conformity to the divine standard, will stand firm at that time of test and trial. When secular rulers unite with ministers of religion to dictate in matters of conscience, then it will be seen who really fear and serve God. When the darkness is deepest, the light of a godlike character will shine the brightest. When every other trust fails, then it will be seen who have an abiding trust in Jehovah. And while the enemies of truth are on every side, watching the Lord's servants for evil, God will watch over them for good. He will be to them as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. {AA 431.2}
.
Spiritual darkness and confusion will be upon the land mixed that with Terror by the War horses of the woes of Islam which will be in action Gen 16:12.
Do you have the spiritual oil to withstand the confusion and Darkness?
Many will stand in our pulpits with the torch of false prophecy in their hands, kindled from the hellish torch of Satan. . . . {Last Days Events 179.3}
Now note the history of 1840-44 that would be repeat
Not all was lost, some will have oil.
History has show: The Danger of Orthodoxy
• When John the Baptist preached the coming Savoir the orthodox Jews the “hierarchy of the Seventh day Adventist” resisted it.
• When Miller preached Christ Return in 1844 the other the Orthodox churches resisted. Why ? not that the date was incorrect but that they didn’t want Christ to come.Much evidence came to the people but they denied the light so .Darkness overtook them.
• When the latter rain goes forth (and brethren the sprinkling has started) the Orthodox church will resist the truth of the events to soon fall on this world. Many of us don’t want Christ to come. we don’t want to see the light .
• We don’t want to put away sin or the things of this world.The same is happening now.
• These are the ones without oil then and these are the one that will be found without oil verry soon.
The things of the past are the mirror image of that of the past.
Past Experiences Prepare for Future.
Again and again I have been shown that the past experiences of God's people are not to be counted as dead facts. We are not to treat the record of these experiences as we would treat a last year's almanac. The record is to be kept in mind, for history will repeat itself. The darkness of the mysteries of the night is to be illuminated with the light of heaven. . . . {PM 175.3}
Remember: Ecclesiastes 1:
9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Listen to this statement:
“When the third angel's message is preached as it should be, power attends its proclamation, and it becomes an abiding influence. It must be attended with divine power, or it will accomplish nothing. I am often referred to the parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish. This parable has been and will be fulfilled to the very letter, for it has a special application to this time, and, like the third angel's message, has been fulfilled and will continue to be present truth till the close of time.
{RH, August 19, 1890 par. 3}
Many of Gods people would not be ready because they have not been daily advancing in Christian virtues .And because they do not heed to simple prompting of the spirit in simple test and temptations they will not hear the voice of the Same God who seeks to give them the latter rain message.
Those who take lightly the message of John the Baptist, receive not Christ into there hearts. Thus they were not benefited by the Pentecost. A similar scene will take place in our time.
Many will not discern the latter-rain .
Only those who are living up to the light they have, will receive greater light. Unless we are daily advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be falling on hearts all around us, but we shall not discern or receive it.
{FLB 333.6}
Many Adventists Brace Themselves Against the Light why ?
Day would be in darkness without oil.
There is to be in the [Seventh-day Adventist] churches a wonderful manifestation of the power of God, but it will not move upon those who have not humbled themselves before the Lord, and opened the door of the heart by confession and repentance. In the manifestation of that power which lightens the earth with the glory of God, they will see only something which in their blindness they think dangerous, something which will arouse their fears, and they will brace themselves to resist it. Because the Lord does not work according to their ideas and expectations they will oppose the work. "Why," they say, "should we not know the Spirit of God, when we have been in the work so many years?"--RH Extra, Dec. 23, 1890. {LDE 209.3} The third angel's message will not be comprehended, the light which will lighten the earth with its glory will be called a false light, by those who refuse to walk in its advancing glory.--RH May 27, 1890. {LDE 210.1}
{LHU 375.1}
God leads His people on, step by step. He brings them up to different points calculated to manifest what is in the heart. Some endure at one point, but fall off at the next. At every advanced point the heart is tested and tried a little closer. If the professed people of God find their hearts opposed to this straight work, it should convince them that they have a work to do to overcome, if they would not be spewed out of the mouth of the Lord. Said the angel: "God will bring His work closer and closer to test and prove every one of His people." Some are willing to receive one point; but when God brings them to another testing point, they shrink from it and stand back, because they find that it strikes directly at some cherished idol. Here they have opportunity to see what is in their hearts that shuts out Jesus. They prize something higher than the truth, and their hearts are not prepared to receive Jesus. Individuals are tested and proved a length of time to see if they will sacrifice their idols and heed the counsel of the True Witness. . . . Those who come up to every point, and stand every test, and overcome, be the price what it may, have heeded the counsel of the True Witness, and they will receive the latter rain, and thus be fitted for translation.
In Closing.
“ In the parable, all the ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom. All had lamps and vessels for oil. For a time there was seen no difference between them. So with the church that lives just before Christ's second coming. All have a knowledge of the Scriptures. All have heard the message of Christ's near approach, and confidently expect His appearing. But as in the parable, so it is now. A time of waiting intervenes, faith is tried; and when the cry is heard, "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him," many are unready. . . . They are destitute of the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit of God a knowledge of His Word is of no avail. The theory of truth, unaccompanied by the Holy Spirit, cannot quicken the soul or sanctify the heart. . . . Without the enlightenment of the Spirit, men will not be able to distinguish truth from error, and they will fall under the masterful temptations of Satan. . .
The grace of God has been freely offered to every soul. . . . But character is not transferable. No man can believe for another. . . . No man can impart to another the character which is the fruit of the Spirit's working. . . . {AG 214.4}
We cannot be ready to meet the Lord by waking when the cry is heard, "Behold, the Bridegroom!" and then gathering up our empty lamps to have them replenished. . . . In the parable the wise virgins had oil in their vessels with their lamps. Their light burned with undimmed flame through the night of watching. . . . So the followers of Christ are to shed light into the darkness of the world. Through the Holy Spirit, God's word is a light as it becomes a transforming power in the life of the receiver. By implanting in their hearts the principles of His word, the Holy Spirit develops in men the attributes of God. The light of His glory--His character--is to shine forth in His followers. {AG 214.5}
Ask God to give you much of the oil of His grace. {AG 214.6}
Would Ceremonies and external duties alone characterize journey then your loss?
Would lifeless service ! be your testimony ?
Would your life have a from of godliness yet it is devoid of the righteousness of Christ ?
Would your character be developed from a lack of love of the truth which conforms us into Christ likeness?
Appeal
Even at this time Wise and foolish virgins are formed. It’s not too late. Nothing is set in stone yet. The fact that The Holy Spirit has not cease its work.
Two classes of men.
No you cant see the heart of another.
Examine your self. Amen
I have often looked at the parable of the virgins in Matthew 25 countless time.But it was when I heard it was fulfilled in the Millerite History and also when I heard that the Millerite History would repeat to the very letter; when I also have seen the hard evidence of Islam being restrained in the 1840 by the world powers which is the very Millerite History also and saw that Islam was restrained just recently. My heart jump.
This put full meaning on the phrase “This the history (Millerites 1840-1844) will repeat to the very letter. Now I see the virgins in a whole new light. I now see the characteristics of the virgins in my church. The virgins are growing up right before me. You will soon understand what I mean by this.
This tells me that events leading up to and during the Millerites History will happen and is happening as we speak.
This friend is a sobering taught knowing full well that the virgins are in the congregations at this time waiting for the call “Behold the Bridegroom cometh”.
Know this you are one of them!
I want to stay focus on not so much the fact that 5 were wise and 5 were foolish but more on the fact that why 5 were saved and why 5 were lost.
Some will say out rightly they did have the oil and that is correct, Lets dive a little deeper, can we?
Matthew. 25:1-3
1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Pen of Inspiration says: “The two classes of watchers [in the parable of the ten virgins] represent the two classes who profess to be waiting for their Lord. They are called virgins because they profess a pure faith. By the lamps is represented the Word of God. . . . The oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. . . .
{Gods amazing Grace 214.2}
But there is more:
The book Christian Service says:
“The oil of grace gives to men the courage, and supplies to them the motives, for doing every day the work that God appoints to them. The five foolish virgins had lamps (this means a knowledge of Scripture truth), but they had not the grace of Christ. Day by day they went through a round of ceremonies and external duties, but their service was lifeless, devoid of the righteousness of Christ. The Sun of Righteousness did not shine in their hearts and minds, and they had not the love of the truth which conforms to the life and character, the image and superscription, of Christ. The oil of grace was not mingled with their endeavors. Their religion was a dry husk without the true kernel. They held fast to forms of doctrines, but they were deceived in their Christian life, full of self-righteousness, and failing to learn lessons in the school of Christ, which, if practiced, would have made them wise unto salvation.-- Review and Herald, March 27, 1894. {ChS 263.1}
Note:
1. All the virgins had lamps (this means a knowledge of Scripture truth)
1. Don’t we all have our Bibles?
2. Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
3. We all have the lamps do we not? Yes this is not only talking about Christians in general, but those who have access to light. Bible truth. I would go on as to say even present truth. Now that’s sobering,even to preachers of present truth like myself.
4. They are virgins they professed a pure faith. My Friends these are no one but those who resides within the borders of truth may I say SDA’s. SDA’s you say ? Noticed Rev 14:4.
5. Note : Revelation 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins.
The fact that they are virgins suggest they are a particular group of “Christians” let me submit to you those who reside within the boundaries of truth .SDA’s. Don’t get confuse as to think .Well Rev 14:4 talks about virgins and these virgins in Mathew 25 are different because some were lost.. Virgins are virgins. Anyway you slice it,but that did even the parable tells us that some were lost and some were saved. The aim is to know why..What are the reasons for these two results?
Residing in truth does not save you ..Point blank.
And as I said in the sermon regular church attendance will not save you.
Associating with right living people don’t save you.
The first elder can’t save you.
Need the president of the conference.
Being a Seventh day Adventist does not guarantee you being saved.
There is a group in the world that has the truth. The last Bastian of pure religion exist at this time .
• this group is making known who is the Beast of Rev 13 & Rev 17
• They know three fold Union of the Dragon, the Beast and False prophet.
• This group is making clear the Sabbath vs Sunday sacredness.
• The is making know the errors of the state of the dead.
• In this group some people have seen the evidence. (Falling towers 911, sons of Ishmael = Islam Medianites =strife= Abaddon and Apollyon which by the way means Destruction (Rev 9:11). Genes 16:12
• This same group the truth seen in the parallel lines of Reformation from Moses to Miller .
• Testimonies to the church Vol 9 ,page 11-15. mentions also Financial Crisis in James 5 just after the fall of towers.
• This group has taken notice that the signs of the Latter rain is here we are just experiencing the sprinkling.
• Some have seen the signs and are move by the events of the closing moments. the earthquake the famine ,the floods ,the pestilences, Members in this group notices all these precious trues..
But still yet this group of virgins are divided into too classes, saved and lost. Why? Because although we have Lamps, “MANY OF US DON’T HAVE OIL.” we are not saved by groups!
What makes the difference between the two classes within the borders of truth.
It is the Oil !
What is the Oil? Strait off we know the Oil is the Holy Spirit.
But the Holy Spirit moves upon all. He convicts of sin righteousness and judgment John 16:8-11.
But is there more to the oil that meets the eye?
Quote : “The oil of grace gives to men the courage, and supplies to them the motives, for doing every day the work that God appoints to them. The five foolish virgins had lamps (this means a knowledge of Scripture truth), but they had not the grace of Christ. Day by day they went through a round of ceremonies and external duties, but their service was lifeless, devoid of the righteousness of Christ. The Sun of Righteousness did not shine in their hearts and minds, and they had not the love of the truth which conforms to the life and character, the image and superscription, of Christ. The oil of grace was not mingled with their endeavors. Their religion was a dry husk without the true kernel. They held fast to forms of doctrines, but they were deceived in their Christian life, full of self-righteousness, and failing to learn lessons in the school of Christ, which, if practiced, would have made them wise unto salvation.—
Review and Herald, March 27, 1894. {ChS 263.1}
The oil of grace, The oil of grace, The oil of grace, The oil of grace, let this sink in..
Grace is not only unmerited favor.
Lets see what else Grace does.
Where sin abounds What ? Grace much more abound.
Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Strongs says: Grace means charis
Pronnced khar'-ece : the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life.
Simply put, overcoming power!
Now take any scripture with Grace in it and replace it by overcoming power.
Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace “overcoming power” !
2Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace “overcoming power” is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace “overcoming power”;
Now we can see what the Oil meant.. The overcoming power used not available but used to overcome.
Do you know that many think that we don’t need to be overcomes of sin to make it into the kingdom.. many believe they will slide into heaven with faults.
Notice: Matthew 25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
• They ( We) knew they were going to meet the Bridegroom = Christ was coming.
• They ( We) knew that it was a night journey “Darkness coming = uncertainty was coming,
• darkness was in the horizon they knew Zephaniah 1:14-17, Daniel 12:1mathew24 :21-26,Luke 21.
• They knew that if they have “The Truth” = lamp (yet some in Adventism boast) without oil it was useless.
Now some think the time of trouble is only bloodshed and war!Thre is more than that.
The virgins and darkness:
Remember the virgins were to go with lamps into darkness or into the soon coming darkness night was an in our case is approaching.
Notice with me : Zephaniah 1: 14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,
16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.
17 And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.
Remember the topic is still NO OIL.
Now that “darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness” Represent a day of spiritual confusion, all winds of doctrine will be flying at this time. Note that this time is the time when distress is upon the land. This is the little time of trouble judgments famine ,disasters will be falling on the earth.
This is the time when people will be seeking to explain the reason for the judgments. Now the reason for the media hype and the propagation of this 2012 doomsday scenario seems to seem to make sense. All sorts of religious and spins will be made of the things that are falling upon the earth when mens heart will be failing them for fear (Luke 21:26).
At this time the 3angels message truth just before the close of probation and has to be given in time of trouble.the work that has not been done in time of peace would have to be done now. Just before the great time of trouble then the plagues will be poured out.
Acts of the Apostle
“All who in that evil day would fearlessly serve God according to the dictates of conscience, will need courage, firmness, and a knowledge of God and His word; for those who are true to God will be persecuted, their motives will be impugned, their best efforts misinterpreted, and their names cast out as evil. Satan will work with all his deceptive power to influence the heart and becloud the understanding, to make evil appear good, and good evil. The stronger and purer the faith of God's people, and the firmer their determination to obey Him, the more fiercely will Satan strive to stir up against them the rage of those who, while claiming to be righteous, trample upon the law of God. It will require the firmest trust, the most heroic purpose, to hold fast the faith once delivered to the saints. {AA 431.1}
God desires His people to prepare for the soon-coming crisis.
Prepared or unprepared, they must all meet it; and those only who have brought their lives into conformity to the divine standard, will stand firm at that time of test and trial. When secular rulers unite with ministers of religion to dictate in matters of conscience, then it will be seen who really fear and serve God. When the darkness is deepest, the light of a godlike character will shine the brightest. When every other trust fails, then it will be seen who have an abiding trust in Jehovah. And while the enemies of truth are on every side, watching the Lord's servants for evil, God will watch over them for good. He will be to them as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. {AA 431.2}
.
Spiritual darkness and confusion will be upon the land mixed that with Terror by the War horses of the woes of Islam which will be in action Gen 16:12.
Do you have the spiritual oil to withstand the confusion and Darkness?
Many will stand in our pulpits with the torch of false prophecy in their hands, kindled from the hellish torch of Satan. . . . {Last Days Events 179.3}
Now note the history of 1840-44 that would be repeat
Not all was lost, some will have oil.
History has show: The Danger of Orthodoxy
• When John the Baptist preached the coming Savoir the orthodox Jews the “hierarchy of the Seventh day Adventist” resisted it.
• When Miller preached Christ Return in 1844 the other the Orthodox churches resisted. Why ? not that the date was incorrect but that they didn’t want Christ to come.Much evidence came to the people but they denied the light so .Darkness overtook them.
• When the latter rain goes forth (and brethren the sprinkling has started) the Orthodox church will resist the truth of the events to soon fall on this world. Many of us don’t want Christ to come. we don’t want to see the light .
• We don’t want to put away sin or the things of this world.The same is happening now.
• These are the ones without oil then and these are the one that will be found without oil verry soon.
The things of the past are the mirror image of that of the past.
Past Experiences Prepare for Future.
Again and again I have been shown that the past experiences of God's people are not to be counted as dead facts. We are not to treat the record of these experiences as we would treat a last year's almanac. The record is to be kept in mind, for history will repeat itself. The darkness of the mysteries of the night is to be illuminated with the light of heaven. . . . {PM 175.3}
Remember: Ecclesiastes 1:
9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Listen to this statement:
“When the third angel's message is preached as it should be, power attends its proclamation, and it becomes an abiding influence. It must be attended with divine power, or it will accomplish nothing. I am often referred to the parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise, and five foolish. This parable has been and will be fulfilled to the very letter, for it has a special application to this time, and, like the third angel's message, has been fulfilled and will continue to be present truth till the close of time.
{RH, August 19, 1890 par. 3}
Many of Gods people would not be ready because they have not been daily advancing in Christian virtues .And because they do not heed to simple prompting of the spirit in simple test and temptations they will not hear the voice of the Same God who seeks to give them the latter rain message.
Those who take lightly the message of John the Baptist, receive not Christ into there hearts. Thus they were not benefited by the Pentecost. A similar scene will take place in our time.
Many will not discern the latter-rain .
Only those who are living up to the light they have, will receive greater light. Unless we are daily advancing in the exemplification of the active Christian virtues, we shall not recognize the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain. It may be falling on hearts all around us, but we shall not discern or receive it.
{FLB 333.6}
Many Adventists Brace Themselves Against the Light why ?
Day would be in darkness without oil.
There is to be in the [Seventh-day Adventist] churches a wonderful manifestation of the power of God, but it will not move upon those who have not humbled themselves before the Lord, and opened the door of the heart by confession and repentance. In the manifestation of that power which lightens the earth with the glory of God, they will see only something which in their blindness they think dangerous, something which will arouse their fears, and they will brace themselves to resist it. Because the Lord does not work according to their ideas and expectations they will oppose the work. "Why," they say, "should we not know the Spirit of God, when we have been in the work so many years?"--RH Extra, Dec. 23, 1890. {LDE 209.3} The third angel's message will not be comprehended, the light which will lighten the earth with its glory will be called a false light, by those who refuse to walk in its advancing glory.--RH May 27, 1890. {LDE 210.1}
{LHU 375.1}
God leads His people on, step by step. He brings them up to different points calculated to manifest what is in the heart. Some endure at one point, but fall off at the next. At every advanced point the heart is tested and tried a little closer. If the professed people of God find their hearts opposed to this straight work, it should convince them that they have a work to do to overcome, if they would not be spewed out of the mouth of the Lord. Said the angel: "God will bring His work closer and closer to test and prove every one of His people." Some are willing to receive one point; but when God brings them to another testing point, they shrink from it and stand back, because they find that it strikes directly at some cherished idol. Here they have opportunity to see what is in their hearts that shuts out Jesus. They prize something higher than the truth, and their hearts are not prepared to receive Jesus. Individuals are tested and proved a length of time to see if they will sacrifice their idols and heed the counsel of the True Witness. . . . Those who come up to every point, and stand every test, and overcome, be the price what it may, have heeded the counsel of the True Witness, and they will receive the latter rain, and thus be fitted for translation.
In Closing.
“ In the parable, all the ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom. All had lamps and vessels for oil. For a time there was seen no difference between them. So with the church that lives just before Christ's second coming. All have a knowledge of the Scriptures. All have heard the message of Christ's near approach, and confidently expect His appearing. But as in the parable, so it is now. A time of waiting intervenes, faith is tried; and when the cry is heard, "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him," many are unready. . . . They are destitute of the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit of God a knowledge of His Word is of no avail. The theory of truth, unaccompanied by the Holy Spirit, cannot quicken the soul or sanctify the heart. . . . Without the enlightenment of the Spirit, men will not be able to distinguish truth from error, and they will fall under the masterful temptations of Satan. . .
The grace of God has been freely offered to every soul. . . . But character is not transferable. No man can believe for another. . . . No man can impart to another the character which is the fruit of the Spirit's working. . . . {AG 214.4}
We cannot be ready to meet the Lord by waking when the cry is heard, "Behold, the Bridegroom!" and then gathering up our empty lamps to have them replenished. . . . In the parable the wise virgins had oil in their vessels with their lamps. Their light burned with undimmed flame through the night of watching. . . . So the followers of Christ are to shed light into the darkness of the world. Through the Holy Spirit, God's word is a light as it becomes a transforming power in the life of the receiver. By implanting in their hearts the principles of His word, the Holy Spirit develops in men the attributes of God. The light of His glory--His character--is to shine forth in His followers. {AG 214.5}
Ask God to give you much of the oil of His grace. {AG 214.6}
Would Ceremonies and external duties alone characterize journey then your loss?
Would lifeless service ! be your testimony ?
Would your life have a from of godliness yet it is devoid of the righteousness of Christ ?
Would your character be developed from a lack of love of the truth which conforms us into Christ likeness?
Appeal
Even at this time Wise and foolish virgins are formed. It’s not too late. Nothing is set in stone yet. The fact that The Holy Spirit has not cease its work.
Two classes of men.
No you cant see the heart of another.
Examine your self. Amen
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
William Miller's Dream enlarge upon by E G white
The Scattering and Gathering of Adventism as shown in William Miller’s dream.
The meaning of Prophetic symbols depends on the context; for example a lion may be Satan, Christ, Judah, Babylon or just an animal—you know by the context.
As people have analyzed this dream, many times they say the Jewels represent God’s People, James White thought that these jewels represented God’s people—but James White was wrong. Jewels also represent the truths of God’s Word. Many Spirit of Prophecy quotes can back that up.
We take the position that these Jewels represent the truths of God’s Word. What I am suggesting here is that William Millers dream represents the scattering that comes into Adventism that will be swept away at the time period when the 144,000 are raised up, and in this dream correctly understood, you can recognize that the emphasis is that the foundational truths of Adventism are what get scattered and they are to be re-established. Therefore, this is in agreement with what we teach in regard to the raising up of the foundations of many generations, and returning to the old paths.
I want to remind you of one thing before we begin this dream, 1798, when the book of Daniel would be unsealed, Daniel 12 said it would be sealed up to the time of the end. Sister White says the Books of Daniel and Revelation
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
complement each other—they bring each other to perfection. And the unsealing of the book of Daniel that is also identified in the book of Revelation is identified in Revelation 5 and onward, when Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, begins to unseal the Bible, He is unsealing the Prophetic truths that brought about the Millerite experience. And he did not do that work until John Wept much!
William Miller’s Dream
I dreamed that God, by an unseen hand, sent me a curiously wrought casket about ten inches long by six square, --
Now why in the world do we have to know that it is 10 inches by 6 square? Why do we have to know that? Why didn’t it just say that He sent me a curiously wrought box—why did we have to know that it is 10 X 6 X6? Brothers and sisters, if you multiply 10 X 6 X6 you get 360 and you see that day-year principle—the premier rule of Bible Prophecy has been identified in this casket.
-- made of ebony and pearls curiously inlaid.
Ebony is a black and very hard wood while pearls are bright—to me I see a parallel in this to the ‘sweet in the mouth and bitter in the belly’ thing.
To the casket there was a key attached.
Now when James White comments on this, he says the key is the rules of Biblical prophetic interpretation by William Miller. Here’s the box emphasizing the day-year principle and the key representing the rules used by the one Sister White calls the messenger of the 1st angel. What the Lord used to assemble the foundations of Adventism.
I immediately took the key and opened the casket, when, to my wonder and surprise, I found it filled with all sorts and sizes of jewels, diamonds, precious stones, and gold and silver coin of every dimension and value, beautifully arranged in their several places in the casket; and thus arranged they reflected a light and glory equaled only to the sun.
Wouldn’t you love to see that casket? Look at the 1843 chart—that is the casket! That’s the truths that he saw.
I thought it was not my duty to enjoy this wonderful sight alone, although my heart was overjoyed at the brilliancy, beauty, and value of its contents. I therefore placed it on a center table in my room and gave out word that all who had a desire might come and see the most glorious and brilliant sight ever seen by man in this life.
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
This was the preaching of the message.
The people began to come in, at first few in number, but increasing to a crowd. When they first looked into the casket, they would wonder and shout for joy. But when the spectators increased, everyone would begin to trouble the jewels, taking them out of the casket and scattering them on the table.
From 1830 – 1840 it was a few, but once the year-day principle was confirmed to the world, then the crowds would come to Miller’s meetings.
I began to think that the owner would require the casket and the jewels again at my hand; and if I suffered them to be scattered, I could never place them in their places in the casket again as before; and felt I should never be able to meet the accountability, for it would be immense. I then began to plead with the people not to handle them, nor to take them out of the casket; but the more I pleaded, the more they scattered; and now they seemed to scatter them all over the room, on the floor and on every piece of furniture in the room.
I then saw that among the genuine jewels and coin they had scattered an innumerable quantity of spurious jewels and counterfeit coin. I was highly incensed at their base conduct and ingratitude, and reproved and reproached them for it; but the more I reproved, the more they scattered the spurious jewels and false coin among the genuine.
These were false doctrines taught after 1844. There was a scattering going on here, Brothers and sisters. It is paralleling the scattering here- it is a prophetic parallel.
I then became vexed in my physical soul and began to use physical force to push them out of the room; but while I was pushing out one, three more would enter and bring in dirt and shavings and sand and all manner of rubbish, until they covered every one of the true jewels, diamonds, and coins, which were all excluded from sight. They also tore in pieces my casket and scattered it among the rubbish. I thought no man regarded my sorrow or my anger. I became wholly discouraged and disheartened, and sat down and wept.
Brothers and sisters, there are very few Seventh-day Adventists who can give Bible studies on the truths that are represented on that chart the way the pioneers understood them. They have been scattered and buried from sight and sealed up. Notice here he sits down and weeps like John who wept much in Revelation 5. Then the Lion of the tribe of Judah appeared to unseal the book. Miller here is describing a scattering, covering up and
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
burying of the foundational truths of Adventism. And here Miller weeps just like John.
When John wept in chapter 5, then the Lion of the tribe of Judah appears.
While I was thus weeping and mourning for my great loss and accountability, I remembered God, and earnestly prayed that He would send me help.
Immediately the door opened, and a man entered the room, when the people all left it; and He, having a dirt brush in His hand, opened the windows, and began to brush the dirt and rubbish from the room.
I cried to Him to forbear, for there were some precious jewels scattered among the rubbish.
He told me to "fear not," for He would "take care of them."
Who is it that says ‘fear not’? This is Christ; the Man with the dirt brush is Christ.
Then, while He brushed the dirt and rubbish, false jewels and counterfeit coin, all rose and went out of the window like a cloud, and the wind carried them away. In the bustle I closed my eyes for a moment; when I opened them, the rubbish was all gone. The precious jewels, the diamonds, the gold and silver coins, lay scattered in profusion all over the room.
He then placed on the table a casket, much larger and more beautiful than the former, and gathered up the jewels, the diamonds, the coins, by the handful, and cast them into the casket, till not one was left, although some of the diamonds were not bigger than the point of a pin.
Why is the casket now bigger? We now have the Spirit of Prophecy as well as more light on the scriptures and end time prophecies because we have the Millerite message and new light that has been shining on the prophecies.
He then called upon me to "come and see."
I looked into the casket, but my eyes were dazzled with the sight. They shone with ten times their former glory. I thought they had been scoured in the sand by the feet of those wicked persons who had scattered and trod them in the dust. They were arranged in beautiful order in the casket, every one in its place, without any visible pains of the man who
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
cast them in. I shouted with very joy, and that shout awoke me. — Early Writings, 81-83
That shout represents the Loud Cry—when the seven thunders are unsealed. They are unsealed when it is close to the time when probation is about to close. There was a scattering that took place in Adventism and the Lord is now in the process of gathering the 144,000.
Amen!
The meaning of Prophetic symbols depends on the context; for example a lion may be Satan, Christ, Judah, Babylon or just an animal—you know by the context.
As people have analyzed this dream, many times they say the Jewels represent God’s People, James White thought that these jewels represented God’s people—but James White was wrong. Jewels also represent the truths of God’s Word. Many Spirit of Prophecy quotes can back that up.
We take the position that these Jewels represent the truths of God’s Word. What I am suggesting here is that William Millers dream represents the scattering that comes into Adventism that will be swept away at the time period when the 144,000 are raised up, and in this dream correctly understood, you can recognize that the emphasis is that the foundational truths of Adventism are what get scattered and they are to be re-established. Therefore, this is in agreement with what we teach in regard to the raising up of the foundations of many generations, and returning to the old paths.
I want to remind you of one thing before we begin this dream, 1798, when the book of Daniel would be unsealed, Daniel 12 said it would be sealed up to the time of the end. Sister White says the Books of Daniel and Revelation
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
complement each other—they bring each other to perfection. And the unsealing of the book of Daniel that is also identified in the book of Revelation is identified in Revelation 5 and onward, when Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, begins to unseal the Bible, He is unsealing the Prophetic truths that brought about the Millerite experience. And he did not do that work until John Wept much!
William Miller’s Dream
I dreamed that God, by an unseen hand, sent me a curiously wrought casket about ten inches long by six square, --
Now why in the world do we have to know that it is 10 inches by 6 square? Why do we have to know that? Why didn’t it just say that He sent me a curiously wrought box—why did we have to know that it is 10 X 6 X6? Brothers and sisters, if you multiply 10 X 6 X6 you get 360 and you see that day-year principle—the premier rule of Bible Prophecy has been identified in this casket.
-- made of ebony and pearls curiously inlaid.
Ebony is a black and very hard wood while pearls are bright—to me I see a parallel in this to the ‘sweet in the mouth and bitter in the belly’ thing.
To the casket there was a key attached.
Now when James White comments on this, he says the key is the rules of Biblical prophetic interpretation by William Miller. Here’s the box emphasizing the day-year principle and the key representing the rules used by the one Sister White calls the messenger of the 1st angel. What the Lord used to assemble the foundations of Adventism.
I immediately took the key and opened the casket, when, to my wonder and surprise, I found it filled with all sorts and sizes of jewels, diamonds, precious stones, and gold and silver coin of every dimension and value, beautifully arranged in their several places in the casket; and thus arranged they reflected a light and glory equaled only to the sun.
Wouldn’t you love to see that casket? Look at the 1843 chart—that is the casket! That’s the truths that he saw.
I thought it was not my duty to enjoy this wonderful sight alone, although my heart was overjoyed at the brilliancy, beauty, and value of its contents. I therefore placed it on a center table in my room and gave out word that all who had a desire might come and see the most glorious and brilliant sight ever seen by man in this life.
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
This was the preaching of the message.
The people began to come in, at first few in number, but increasing to a crowd. When they first looked into the casket, they would wonder and shout for joy. But when the spectators increased, everyone would begin to trouble the jewels, taking them out of the casket and scattering them on the table.
From 1830 – 1840 it was a few, but once the year-day principle was confirmed to the world, then the crowds would come to Miller’s meetings.
I began to think that the owner would require the casket and the jewels again at my hand; and if I suffered them to be scattered, I could never place them in their places in the casket again as before; and felt I should never be able to meet the accountability, for it would be immense. I then began to plead with the people not to handle them, nor to take them out of the casket; but the more I pleaded, the more they scattered; and now they seemed to scatter them all over the room, on the floor and on every piece of furniture in the room.
I then saw that among the genuine jewels and coin they had scattered an innumerable quantity of spurious jewels and counterfeit coin. I was highly incensed at their base conduct and ingratitude, and reproved and reproached them for it; but the more I reproved, the more they scattered the spurious jewels and false coin among the genuine.
These were false doctrines taught after 1844. There was a scattering going on here, Brothers and sisters. It is paralleling the scattering here- it is a prophetic parallel.
I then became vexed in my physical soul and began to use physical force to push them out of the room; but while I was pushing out one, three more would enter and bring in dirt and shavings and sand and all manner of rubbish, until they covered every one of the true jewels, diamonds, and coins, which were all excluded from sight. They also tore in pieces my casket and scattered it among the rubbish. I thought no man regarded my sorrow or my anger. I became wholly discouraged and disheartened, and sat down and wept.
Brothers and sisters, there are very few Seventh-day Adventists who can give Bible studies on the truths that are represented on that chart the way the pioneers understood them. They have been scattered and buried from sight and sealed up. Notice here he sits down and weeps like John who wept much in Revelation 5. Then the Lion of the tribe of Judah appeared to unseal the book. Miller here is describing a scattering, covering up and
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
burying of the foundational truths of Adventism. And here Miller weeps just like John.
When John wept in chapter 5, then the Lion of the tribe of Judah appears.
While I was thus weeping and mourning for my great loss and accountability, I remembered God, and earnestly prayed that He would send me help.
Immediately the door opened, and a man entered the room, when the people all left it; and He, having a dirt brush in His hand, opened the windows, and began to brush the dirt and rubbish from the room.
I cried to Him to forbear, for there were some precious jewels scattered among the rubbish.
He told me to "fear not," for He would "take care of them."
Who is it that says ‘fear not’? This is Christ; the Man with the dirt brush is Christ.
Then, while He brushed the dirt and rubbish, false jewels and counterfeit coin, all rose and went out of the window like a cloud, and the wind carried them away. In the bustle I closed my eyes for a moment; when I opened them, the rubbish was all gone. The precious jewels, the diamonds, the gold and silver coins, lay scattered in profusion all over the room.
He then placed on the table a casket, much larger and more beautiful than the former, and gathered up the jewels, the diamonds, the coins, by the handful, and cast them into the casket, till not one was left, although some of the diamonds were not bigger than the point of a pin.
Why is the casket now bigger? We now have the Spirit of Prophecy as well as more light on the scriptures and end time prophecies because we have the Millerite message and new light that has been shining on the prophecies.
He then called upon me to "come and see."
I looked into the casket, but my eyes were dazzled with the sight. They shone with ten times their former glory. I thought they had been scoured in the sand by the feet of those wicked persons who had scattered and trod them in the dust. They were arranged in beautiful order in the casket, every one in its place, without any visible pains of the man who
William Miller’s Prophetic Dream
cast them in. I shouted with very joy, and that shout awoke me. — Early Writings, 81-83
That shout represents the Loud Cry—when the seven thunders are unsealed. They are unsealed when it is close to the time when probation is about to close. There was a scattering that took place in Adventism and the Lord is now in the process of gathering the 144,000.
Amen!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)