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Comment by john sentury on September 17, 2009 at 9:11pm

WHO TO TRUST?
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD(jeremiah17:7,nkjv).this verse says that those who trust in him are blessed many times we trust in our wisdom,knowledge and education,but these things never amount to anything eternal.only our hope in the LORD will empower us and give us everlasting life.thank you,God bless you.

Comment by Glenn Robichaux on September 17, 2009 at 12:55pm

The Fifth Trumpet Brings the First Terror / 9:1-12
Revelation 9 records the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments—the first two “terrors” (8:13). The first four trumpet judgments had brought disaster upon nature; with the fifth and sixth, demons were sent to attack the people of the earth and torment them. Ironically, the demonic forces destroyed their own worshipers. They were sent against those who did not have the seal of God and had, therefore, chosen to side with Satan (9:4).
9:1-2 The first “terror” occurred when the fifth angel blew his trumpet. John saw a star that had fallen to earth from the sky. There is much debate as to the identity of this star, whether the “star” is Satan, a fallen angel, Christ, or a good angel. Some scholars point to 9:11 and identify this angel with the “angel from the bottomless pit,” thus, a demon (see also 12:4, 9; Isaiah 14:12; Luke 10:18). If the star is a demon, he loosed evil forces upon the inhabitants of the earth. The evil forces, however, were only allowed to harm those who belonged to them, not the sealed believers (9:4). Most likely, this “star” is a good angel, because he was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit, and that key, normally, would be held by Christ (1:18), and because in 20:1 an angel came down from heaven with this key. If it is a good angel, then he was simply obeying God’s directions to let loose calamity upon the earth. Most importantly, this angel is under God’s control and authority.
The bottomless pit, is the eternal destination of the wicked and the abode of the demonic forces (see Luke 8:31; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6; also referred to in 9:11; 11:7; 17:8; 20:1-3). It is full of smoke and fire, for when it was opened, smoke poured out as though from a huge furnace. There is so much smoke upon the opening of this pit that the sunlight and air were darkened.
9:3-6 Out of the billowing smoke come locusts. God had also sent a plague of locusts on Egypt (Exodus 10:1-20). This locust plague, however, fulfilled the words of the prophet Joel, who described a locust plague as a foreshadowing God’s coming judgment (Joel 1:6–2:11). In the Old Testament, locusts symbolized destruction because they destroyed all vegetation (Deuteronomy 28:42; 1 Kings 8:37; Psalm 78:46). In what is called a plague, millions of locusts (grasshoppers) travel in a column many feet deep and miles in length. So many destroy everything in an area—grass, trees, and crops. This locust infestation spells destruction on agricultural societies. In the 1950s, locusts devoured several hundred thousand square miles of vegetation in the Middle East.
Here, however, these locusts were told not to hurt the grass or plants or trees. This is a very different kind of “locust” plague, for they looked like horses (9:7; Joel 2:4) and they were given power to sting like scorpions. These “locusts” were terrifying. In fact, they were demons—evil spirits ruled by Satan who tempt people to sin. They did not attack vegetation but, instead, attacked all the people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads (7:3). This invasion of demons tortured people who did not believe in God. Believers, however, were protected from this (3:10; 7:3-4). The demons were not allowed to kill people but to cause agony like the pain of scorpion stings. These would be so painful that people will seek death, but would be unable to do so. God would not allow them to escape punishment by dying—instead, they would have to suffer. The demons could only torment people for five months—the lifespan of a locust, as well as the length of the harvesttime on earth during which locusts plagues could come. The limitations placed on the demons show that they are under God’s authority.
9:7-10 This description is very similar to what locusts actually look like upon close observation (see Joel 2:4), but these locusts are exaggerated and much bigger than life—supernatural locusts. That they had human faces probably indicates that these were not mere insects but were intelligent beings. These locusts were not just out for food but were sent to make war against their own followers. Their teeth were like the teeth of a lion is also a description found in Joel’s prophecy (Joel 1:6). These locusts had armor made of iron, making them invincible. No one would be able to fight against them. Their wings had the roaring sound of an army of chariots rushing into battle. This was the most fearsome sound of warfare in the ancient world. No one could stand against war chariots (see also Joel 2:5).
9:11 This army of locusts had a king. He was the angel from the bottomless pit. Most likely, this was not the same angel who unlocked the pit in 9:1 but a different angel, an emissary of Satan (see commentary on 9:1).
This angel’s name is given in both Hebrew (Abaddon) and in Greek (Apollyon), both meaning “Exterminator” or “Destroyer.” The Greek name may relate to the god Apollo, who was believed to be the leader of all the gods and was adopted as the patron god of the emperor. One of the symbols of Apollo was a locust. Roman emperors, such as Domitian, liked to portray themselves as the incarnate Apollo. Ironically, John may have linked this leader from hell (the locust king) with the emperor. Most likely, this is a powerful demon, similar to a commander in the hierarchy of demons, but not Satan himself.
9:12 In the Old Testament, the word terror always refers to coming judgment. Though carried out by demonic powers, these events are actually divine judgments. Satan is at the mercy of God’s power. At this point, two more terrors are coming.
—Life Application Concise New Testament Commentary

Comment by Natasha Mayes on September 16, 2009 at 3:26am

The world has by now seen the rise of a dynamic, diplomatic, powerful leader. He came on the scene shortly after millions of people disappeared off the face of the earth. He came promising world peace, instituting a one world government. Instead of peace, the worst war in history followed by a world-wide economic melt-down and diseases and famine resulted in the death of a quarter of the world’s remaining population. This pre-empted the start of a persecution of Christians such as the world has never seen before.
A meteor shower and The Great earthquake called the Wrath of the Lamb shook the whole earth, killing and maiming countless more people and was followed by thunder and lightning and yet another earthquake. To add insult to injury a storm the likes of which nobody has ever experienced – hail and fire mixed with blood fell down on the earth, causing a third of the earth to be destroyed and a third of the trees and the grass on our planet.
Imagine for a moment what absolute terror the people on earth are facing. Those that were left behind and learnt the error of their ways and repented will by no means be relieved from this. Yes, when they die they will be with Jesus, but they would probably have suffered terribly. How much worse for those who did not turn from their sin? They die painfully just to wake up in a place of torment.
Those people that will be blinded by Anti-Christ will fail to realize that these are judgments from heaven. Then there will be those that KNOW that these are judgments but they will not turn from their sin. They are so set in what THEY want and how THEY want their will that they will not be swayed even by the threat of certain death.
What they will fail to realize is that all these horrible things will just continue to get worse, not better despite what they will be led to believe.
Rev 8: 8 & 9 introduces the second trumpet judgment. When the angel blows his trumpet, a great mountain of fire is thrown into the sea. A third of it is turned into blood. What is this fiery mountain? I suggest that it might be another meteor or perhaps a comet falling from the sky. What it is exactly I cannot say. What I can say is what the cause will be of this thing falling into the sea. The Bible tells us that a third of the sea is turned into blood. Not: “like blood” but literal blood. It causes a third of all living things in the sea to die and destroys a third of all the ships on the sea. I think that even before the water turns into blood that the impact of this thing will cause tidal waves and tsunamis that will make those disasters that we have seen in recent years look like nothing.
The next judgment will affect the fresh water supply of he earth. Rev 8:10 “Then the third angel blew his trumpet and a great flaming star fell out of the sky, burning like a torch. It fell upon one third of the rivers and the springs of water.”
The effect this will have on the water is to make it poisonous to drink. In verse 11 we see that it is called Wormwood and that it makes the water bitter so that many who drinks from it dies.
In a world already reeling from the effects of all the judgments before this and the chaos resulting from the Rapture, it is unthinkable what these people will be going through. In countries already ravaged by draught, to have what little drinking water they have be poisoned will have scores of deaths as a result.
I get very depressed when I realize that so many people will die during the fulfillment of these prophesies. People, who would have had every opportunity to come to God, will die and be eternally tormented because of their defiance. It is unfathomable that people will see these things happening around them and not realize that God is the One responsible. Yet with the knowledge that God is judging the earth, allowing a time of terrible tribulation, they will still not do His will.
To add further insult to injury, the next trumpet being blown has more devastating effects. Verse 12 says that one third of the light-giving heavenly bodies will be struck, so it will give less light. By my limited understanding, I am led to come to the conclusion that this judgment will have cause there to be one third shorter daytime hours. The sun will, in the daytime shine one-third dimmer, and because the light coming from the moon is but a reflection of the sun, it too will shine one third less bright. One third of all the stars will also be no-more. Whether they will be burnt up, and fall down, I don’t know. The effect I do know. There will be a third less star-light in the night-skies. What would less sunlight hours and a weaker sunlight cause to our day to day life? Farmers for instance need sunshine as much as they need water to be able to produce good crops. They already will not be able to irrigate their fields because of poisonous water and seas that had turned to blood and thus cannot be purified. Technology dependant on sunlight like solar heating for instance will be seriously hampered by weaker sunlight.
I cannot stress enough the importance of hearing the Lord’s call today. I know many people who had at one time or another said that if there IS rapture, they will definitely change their minds then about becoming followers of Christ. They simply do not understand the severity of the judgments that will follow the Rapture, or else they are just too wrapped up in their own pleasures to care. Maybe they are like Thomas who wanted to see before he believed. Or maybe it is not a question of disbelief but rather the fact of disobedience. There is a very serious warning to people like that. While it is absolutely true that we serve a merciful, loving God, it is also unmistakable that God is HOLY, HOLY, HOLY and He will not be mocked. Yes He is patient with us, not wanting any to be lost, but there will come an end to the Lord’s patience. God will in His all knowingness use these judgments to eradicate those whose hearts are so hardened that they will not repent no matter how many signs and wonders they see.

Comment by Glenn Robichaux on September 15, 2009 at 2:12pm

WOW what silence is every one still breathing I am sure, just checking to see what will be on this soon too. I will put next thought soon. Be Bless everyone

Comment by Helena Ahola on September 2, 2009 at 5:59am

Comment by Glenn Robichaux on August 31, 2009 at 6:57pm

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SEALS, TRUMPETS, AND BOWLS
The seven seals build up to the revelation of the scroll's contents. The seven trumpets reveal God's judgments. The fifth, sixth, and seventh trumpets are called the "woe" judgments (8:13; 9:12; 11:14). The seven bowls are the terrible exposition of the seventh trumpet (note 10:6-7; 11:15-19; 15:1; 16:17-21). The imagery of seven trumpets relates to the seven trumpets that sounded before Jericho (Josh. 6:4-5). But here when the trumpets blast, the world, not just a city, falls apart. Like the first seven-day creation, another series of seven will precede the new heavens and earth. Like the exodus, bowls of God's judgment will bring release for God's people. Like at Mount Sinai, God's thunder, earthquake, and smoke (8:5) will signal his presence on earth. In the Old Testament, trumpets announced important events (cf. Zeph. 1:14-16). At Jericho, they announced the presence of God (Josh. 6:3). For the altar of incense (8:3), see Exodus 30:1-10; 1 Kings 6:22; and Hebrews 9:4. In Revelation 5:8 incense represents the prayers of the martyred saints for God's vengeance. There is a direct link with the beginning of the trumpets and the prayers of the saints in Revelation 5. The contents of the scroll are presented as the answer to the martyrs' prayers.
—Tyndale Concise Bible Commentary

Comment by Glenn Robichaux on August 26, 2009 at 2:32pm

Silence in heaven.



When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.



a. When He opened the seventh seal: The sealed scroll was introduced in Revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in Revelation 6. We waited for the last seal to be opened, and the contents of the scroll to be revealed - but then were given a pause with Revelation 7 and the revealing of the 144,000 and the great multitude out of the great tribulation. Now the idea of a pause between the sixth and the seventh seal is emphasized by this silence in heaven for about half an hour.



i. This silence is striking; some have seen it as “breathing space,” or, as the angels silent so the prayers of the saints can be heard, perhaps even the cry of the martyrs of Revelation 6:9-11.



ii. More likely, this silence in heaven demonstrates a sober, awestruck silence at the judgments to come, now that the seals are off and the scroll can be opened.



b. Silence in heaven for about half an hour: A half-hour silence is not long, but things seem long or short in their context. If a preacher were to stop his sermon and remain silent for ten minutes, it would seem like an eternity. Since heaven is a place of constant praise and worship to God (Revelation 4:8-11), silence for about half an hour is a long time.

WOW

Comment by Abraham impraim on August 26, 2009 at 12:23pm

I need prayers so please help me ok this goes to any one please

Comment by Glenn Robichaux on August 26, 2009 at 9:13am

SILENCE- makes me wonder BREATH TAKING how about This SELAH....Who knows what is happening in the heavens...Note: God is not in a rush evrything every part will be on Time-God's Time! amen........

Comment by Natasha Mayes on August 25, 2009 at 11:47pm

Revelation 8

The breaking of the seventh seal causes silence in heaven for about a half an hour. This is so unlike the normal sounds in heaven that I cannot help to wonder: why silence? From the beginning of Revelation, we are exposed to a vast array of sounds: trumpets, rushing waters, angel choirs singing, seraphim continually crying out: ‘Holy, holy, holy!’This causes me to think that either this seventh seal is purely there to serve as an introduction to the next set of seven judgments or the effect of this seal is so severe that it causes silence in heaven.

The picture being described here is of seven angels with trumpets, standing before the throne, making ready to blow on them. Before they do, we see another angel with an incense burner at the altar. The NLT speaks of a great quantity of incense being mixed with the prayers of God’s people, to be offered before the throne. These prayers could be those very prayers that Followers of Christ had prayed throughout all the ages: “YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE”. Since these prayers are to be offered here at this point, it could be that the symbolism here refers to the fact that these prayers are about to be answered. After it was offered, we see that this angel takes the incense burner, fills it with fire and then throws it down upon the earth. This action in heaven causes a severe reaction on earth: thunder, lightning, and another earthquake.

Then it becomes time for the seven angels to step forward and blow on their trumpets. Just as the breaking of each seal in heaven causes a reaction on earth, just so will the blowing of each trumpet in heaven cause a reaction on earth. And what a reaction it causes! When the 1st angel blows his trumpet we see in verse 7 that: “hail and fire mixed with blood were thrown down on the earth, and one third of the earth was set on fire. One third of the trees were burned and all the grass was burned.”

For many years, well meaning people interpreted this book to be symbolically. Now I have to ask: what is difficult to understand about these verses? I believe that they should be interpreted LITTERALLY.

Towards the end of 2000, we here in Cape Town experienced some of the worst bush and mountain fires ever. The damage these fires caused to our wild- and plant life was catastrophic. Conservationists predicted that it would take decades for nature to repair itself after those fires. And in some places, the damage after those fires is still in evidence. In one section, people’s houses were in danger, and as we were busy evacuating apartment blocks, I saw fires jumping from one section clear across a road to ignite another section of the wooded area surrounding these apartments. This was made possible by, we were later told, some of the trees’ seed-pods that, when it caught fire exploded and the burning pieces then shot all over. I can very well remember the terror of those people whose houses were burned down. I was in the Navy back then, and we were called into emergency duty to help put out the fires. Imagine fires like that covering a third of the earth all at once. Imagine a world that is scorched black from the fire that is poured out from heaven. This will be the judgment of the 1st trumpet. The terror people will feel when this occurs, I cannot even imagine. Seeing hail and fire mixed with blood falling on the earth is not something I would want to see ever!
We will see as we continue to study Revelation, that these judgments become progressively worse. To people thinking that there will be time to change their minds about God after the Rapture: life in the tribulation-period will be a time of trial so severe that you will regard this period that we are living in now as a picnic. With the true body of Christ having been removed off the earth, I predict that the world will be a very scary place to be. Most people left behind will be probably be the worst of the worst. Add to that the confusion caused by all seal judgments, and the judgments after those, and you can just imagine what life will be like. For most, trial and tribulation brings out the absolute worst in people. For this reason I urge you, as always, and as I will continue to do, to come to the Lord now. Last night, in church the speaker said a word that was all too true: we are in our final hour on earth. There are no more time left to wonder and play around.

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