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below — below — Many books have been written on the messages of the Revelation, but this one is in many ways unique. For those who truly love the Word of God and the counsels of the Spirit of Prophecy, these chapters will be both a challenge and an inspiration. The author is a dedicated layperson, who for years has had a prayerful urge to dig deeper into the wonders of this last book of the Bible and present its mighty truths in an appealing way especially for our youth. Her study in the great prophecies of Revelation has led her to the conviction that many of these have a double application, the first, our usual interpretation, and the second a particular message for our particular present day crisis, or as Moffatt’s translation reads —“the crisis at the close.” Not only young people but those with more experience, such as ministers and Bible teachers, will appreciate the way these chapters link up strong Scripture passages with illuminating statements from the inspired writings of Ellen G. White. Verlene Youngberg writes as she talks and while her thoughts are deep she presents them in a lucid winning way. As this book now leaves the publishers, we believe the fulfillment of God’s promise will be apparent to all that “upon the . . . handmaids in those days will I pour out My Spirit.” Joel 2:29. Being a somewhat unusual treatment of many of the prophecies, some may raise questions in certain areas. But when we remember the objective of the chapters, we will realize that it is not a classroom text nor a syllabus but an earnest attempt to help especially our youth to understand vital truths for this time. May the Holy Spirit move each reader to dig deeper into the prophecies of this climaxing book of Scripture which is indeed “the Revelation of Jesus Christ.” Roy Allan AndersonLoma Linda UniversityIsaiah 51:16 Published and distributed by: Southwestern Color Graphics Southwestern Union College Box 677, Keene, Texas 76059 Copyright © 1977 by Verlene DeWitt Youngherg, R.N. Paper binding —$4.95 Deluxe binding —$9.95 Plus postage and handling Southwestern ColorGraphics To my fellow travelers on this uneven journey of life —who may be struggling up the steep mountain of difficulty, —or caught in the jungle thicket of temptation, —or bogged down in the muddy valley of despond, —or lost on the deep ocean of sin, this book is lovingly and prayerfully dedicated. May it bring you a breath of fresh air from heaven; may the silver lining on the cloud come into sharp focus; may heavenly sunshine flood the chambers of your mind; and —above all— may become a vital part of your inmost being! Verlene DeWitt Youngberg, R.N.AA —The Acts of the Apostles BC —Bible Commentary, Volumes 1-7 CG —Child Guidance CH —Councils on Health COL —Christ’s Object Lessons COR —Christ Our Righteousness DA —The Desire of Ages Ed —Education Ed —Education Ev —Evangelism EW —Early Writings FE —Fundamentals of Christian Education FL —The Faith I Live By GC —The Great Controversy GCB —General Conference Bulletin GW —Gospel Workers HP —In Heavenly Places KH —That I May Know Him LS —Life Sketches Letter —To Individuals Mar —Maranatha MB —Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing MH —The Ministry of Healing ML —My Life Today MM —Medical Ministry MS —Manuscript Releases, Volumes 1-7 MYP —Messages to Young People OHC —Our High Calling PHJ —Pacific Health Journal Articles PK —Prophets and Kings PP —Patriarchs and Prophets QD —Questions on Doctrine RH —Review and Herald Articles, Volumes 1-6 SC —Steps to Christ SD —Sons and Daughters of God SG —Spiritual Gifts, Volumes 1-4 SL —The Sanctified Life SM —Selected Messages, Volumes 1 and 2 SpTB —Special Testimonies, Series B SR —The Story of Redemption ST —Signs of the Times, Articles T —Testimonies for the Church, Volumes 1-9 Te —Temperance TM —Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers Yl —Youth Instructor Articles Painting by Forrest Rees: Cover Painting —Revelation 18:1: “. . . And the earth was lightened with his glory.” Painting by Newell Niswonger: The Book in the Father’s Hand —Revelation 5:1: “And I saw in the right hand of Him that sat on the throne a book written within, and on the backside sealed with seven seals.” Painting by Frank Breaden: ( —taken from the NEW PICTORIAL AID FOR BIBLE STUDY. This valuable guide may be purchased through the Australasian Division of SDA, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia.) Jesus Kneeling Over the World —Revelation 1:5, 6: “. . . Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, . . . to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever: Amen.” Page 658 —In 404 verses of thrilling importance, tucked away in the final portion of Holy Scripture —Revelation God is revealing His Son, Jesus Christ, to His people. Introduction: The Revelation of Jesus through Daniel the Prophet —An Introduction.Revelation 1.In Chapter 1: Behold the love of Jesus! Revelation 1.In Chapter 2: Hear seven messages from Jesus. Revelation 2 and 3.In Chapter 3: Watch the work of Jesus in the heavenly sanctuary. Revelation 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 14c, 19b.In Chapter 4: Study the time charts set by Jesus. Revelation 10, 11a, 14b, 18, 19a,and Daniel, Ezekiel, Hosea, and Habakkuk.In Chapter 5: Feel the issues in the controversy against Jesus. Revelation 12 and 13.In Chapter 6: Understand the justice and mercy of Jesus. Revelation 8b, 9, 11b, 14d, 15ac, 16, 17, 19c.In Chapter 7: Choose your eternal reward from Jesus. Revelation 14a, 15b, 20, 21, 22.In Appendex 1: The Sealing. In Appendex 2: Perfection. Scripture Index: Scripture Index Page vi —Turn aside, fellow pilgrim, from life’s busy pathway. —There is an important interview pending! —Choose for yourself a secluded Isle of Patmos, where you may sit down by the side of the apostle John. —A wonderful revelation is in store for you —the most wonderful ever given to mortals. The Introduction: The Revelation Of Jesus Through Daniel The Prophet —will take you back through the streets of old Babylon. —You will stand on the banks of the river Ulai with the prophet Daniel, as Jesus and the angel Gabriel give him some important keys. —These keys are to unlock the deep meaning of the visions given to the apostle John in the book of Revelation. —The harmony and accuracy of Bible prophecy will astound you. Chapter 1: Jesus Revealed to His People —will give you a new vision of Jesus —His characteristics, His tender love, and His eagerness to become your daily Companion and Friend. —You can see this revelation of Jesus in His beauty, as you leave behind all other intruding thoughts, and —in reverent quietude, let His image be impressed on your heart and soul. Page vii Chapter 2: The Seven Messages To God’s Church —Jesus has seven messages for you. —They are of such importance that Jesus Himself came down to the Isle of Patmos —in Person —to deliver them. —He wants to point out dangerous detours in your pilgrimage ahead. —He saw the problems you would face, and in love, He gives these messages directly to you. —While the waves break against the rocks, let all other thoughts vanish. —Listen to the voice of Jesus, as His words of comfort and instruction —and yes, of warning —weave their way into your life. Chapter 3: The Vision Of The Heavenly Sanctuary —Look up into the most holy place of God’s temple —where Jesus is your Lawyer and Intercessor. —See the glorious rainbow above God’s throne as it is reflected on the transparent sea of glass. —Notice the earnest expressions on the faces of the angels, and the twenty-four elders, as the pre-advent judgment is in session. —Watch —as Jesus lifts His nail-pierced hands —and with tender earnestness says: I gave My life for him, Father. He repents. He believes. Let him be a part of our Family! —A wave of deep gratitude will flood your soul as you realize that Jesus applies the atonement He made for you on Mount Calvary, to your account in the book of life, —and gives you PARDON. —You will be deeply grateful for the beautiful life He lived for you, to give you the obedience credit you need for PERFECTION. Chapter 4: Time Prophecies Given To John And Daniel —You will study the arithmetic of the Bible, and will be amazed at the accuracy of the time prophecies. —Your faith will be strengthened to see God’s hand at the helm of nations. —You will see where we are in the stream of time —and the tremendous importance of being prepared NOW for the pre-advent judgment. —These time-charts will serve as an anchor to your soul in the storm ahead, and by the radar of faith, you will be able to look through the fog —and see the outline of the eternal shore! Page viii Chapter 5: God’s True Church Vs. Satan’s Counterfeit Church —You will be carried back through the pages of time to the original peace of God’s universe, —before rebellion at headquarters. —You will see when a seed of pride grew in the heart of Lucifer, and why sin was permitted. —You will watch through the centuries as the great controversy rages between Christ and Satan, —and become familiar with the tremendous issues at stake. —You will thrill with the universe, as the Conqueror hangs on the cross, and the triumphant announcement rings through the heavens —“Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ.” [Rev 12:10] Chapter 6: The Seven Last Plagues And Trumpets —And The Battle Of Armageddon. —Jesus wants to show you a panorama of final events, as the rebellion against God’s law comes to the explosion point in the greatest time of trouble the world has ever seen. —Men’s hearts will be failing them for fear; some will desire to die. —But you, His child, can be carried through the storm on His arms of peace if you will take time now to listen to His voice. —You may be safe during the great battle of Armageddon! Chapter 7: The Millennium —And Beyond —Before you leave your Isle of Seclusion, Jesus wants to show you that pearly white city, —the New Jerusalem. —Your mansion is ready; your crown and harp are waiting. The supper table will soon be served! —“The Spirit and the bride say, Come . . . And whosoever will let him take the water of life freely . . .” [Rev 22:17] Appendix 1: The Sealing —The righteousness of Jesus may be yours by faith, —is a priceless study-guide of quotations on a most important topic —THE SEALING. Appendix 2: Perfection —The righteousness of Jesus may be yours by faith, —as you receive PERFECTION as a gift from Jesus. You accept His pardon, (1John 1:9) and permit Him to give you hatred for sin. (Gen. 3:15) Scripture Index: There is a revelation waiting for you, heaven-bound traveler! —Eagerly, reverently, —and gratefully —hasten to receive it. The Revelation Of Jesus Through Daniel The Prophet The eternal kingdom of Christ follows the fall of earthly kingdoms 1 The first outline of history 2 The Stone breaks the image of metal and clay 5 The second outline of history 7 The ten horns of the fourth beast —and the little horn 9 The judgment was set, and the books were opened 10 Jesus receives His everlasting kingdom 11 Further details on the beasts and the little horn 12 The third outline of history 17 The daily sacrifice 21 Gabriel gives Daniel a time chart of 2300 days 22 Daniel’s intercessory prayer 23 Gabriel explains the time chart to Daniel 27 The dates for the baptism and crucifixion of Jesus foretold 28 The relationship of the 70 weeks to the 2300 days 30 What is the sanctuary? —and why does it need to be cleansed? 32 The background for the fourth great outline of history 35 Gabriel wrestles with the powers of darkness for 3 weeks 38 The fourth outline of history 41 Maps of Alexander’s divided kingdom 42 & 43 The king of the north comes into possession of Palestine 45 The sanctuary of strength is polluted 49 The second time of the end 52 Brief history of the king of the north 53 What territory did the king of the north occupy the last time the angel refers to him as the king of the north? 54 The king of the north in the second time of the end 55 The great time of trouble 57 The “words” of the prophecy are to be understood at the time of the purification, or shaking 59 Page xi Jesus Revealed To His People Lift Him up, the Man of Calvary! 65 His character of love and sympathy 66 This wonderful Jesus returns to Patmos —with a message for you! 67 Behold, He cometh with clouds 69 Jesus walks among the candlesticks 71 The risen Saviour holds the keys of hell and of death 73 The Seven Messages To God’s Church The seven messages “extend to the end of time.” 75 The Ephesus message: Behold the Lamb of God —during His first advent to earth 76 The Smyrna message: The law of God is eternal; thou shalt not make graven images 80 The Pergamos message: The Bible is God’s enduring, unalterable Word 85 The Thyatira message: The just shall live by faith 92 The Sardis message: The hour of God’s judgment is come 101 The Philadelphia message: God’s holy law is eternal; remember the Sabbath day 109 The 144,000 identified 116 The Laodicean message: “Buy of Me gold . . . and white raiment . . . and eye salve.” 122 The summary of the seven messages —Jesus 132 The Vision Of The Heavenly Sanctuary Our High Priest inside the open door of the heavenly tabernacle 137 Where is God’s sanctuary, and why does it need to be cleansed? 138 What is the opening date for the cleansing services? 141 Arithmetic of the Bible 142 The earthly sanctuary and its services compared to the heavenly 143 The beautiful setting inside of God’s glorious throne room 145 The book in the Father’s hand —the book of life 150 The sentinel of justice in the courtroom —God’s holy law 151 John faces the broken law —and feels his need of a Saviour 152 Because Jesus prevailed —He is able to open the book! 153 Page xii The victory of Jesus answers the two demands of God’s law 154 By His life He gives us PERFECTION; by His death —PARDON 154 Because Jesus is worthy —He takes the book from His Father 155 Legal transactions which are made in the book of hie —during the pre-advent judgment 156 The passport with a PARDON needs a visa of PERFECTION 157 Sealed for eternity! 159 All passports are canceled —for those who are trusting in their works of self-righteousness 160 Works —and heaven’s bookkeeping system 161 Which book will your name be in? 162 We need have no fear of the judgment —if we accept two promises 162 The second jewel from God’s treasure chest is —hatred for sin! 164 Words of relief for those who make mistakes 165 What happens if we hold on to even one cherished sin? 166 The search for the word PARDON —as the pages are turned 167 The most important moment in your life 168 “I want to live!” 169 The heavenly temple is filled with music of praise to Jesus 170 The opening of the first seal 174 Animals in Bible prophecy carry church groups 175 The pages of two brothers —Cain and Abel 176 Thus the investigative judgment proceeds name by name 177 The opening of the second seal 178 The opening of the third seal 179 Hurt not the oil and the wine! (Appreciate the life Jesus lived for you —and be grateful for His death!) 181 The opening of the fourth seal 181 The opening of the fifth seal 183 The opening of the sixth seal 185 The emotional reaction of two groups described 187 The seal of God placed on the foreheads of the 144,000 189 The seal of God in the fourth commandment 190 What is the difference in being sealed with God’s seal in the forehead —and being sealed in the book of life? 193 The completeness of the MARK OF PERFECTION 194 Comparison of the fourth seal and the sixth seal candidates 196 God’s “servants” —the 144,000—pray and live for others 197 The 144,000 are representatives of the 12 tribes of Israel 198 The characteristics of the 12 tribes of Israel: (Which tribe might you be assigned to?) 198 The great multitude which no man could number 203 The angels’ anthem of thanksgiving —at the close of the judgment 204 The experience of the 144,000 205 The marriage of the Lamb —and the Alleluia Chorus— at the close of the pre-advent judgment 207 His wife hath made herself ready 208 The wedding garment is Christ’s spotless robe of perfection 209 The invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb 210 Page xiii The opening of the seventh seal 211 Jesus makes the final atonement for the sanctuary and the altar, and places sin on the “scapegoat.” (See Leviticus 16:16-22) 211 The seventh section of the Lamb’s book of life 215 The censer is cast out of heaven forever —and probation closes 215 The solemn silence in heaven is interrupted by sad voices —and seven trumpets announcing the seven last plagues 216 The earth is “reaped” when the investigative judgment closes 218 The harvest is the end of probationary time 219 The Angel with the sickle gathers the vine of the earth 221 Who is the Angel in charge of the heavenly fire? 222 Time Prophecies Given To John And Daniel The Angel with the open book 223 The seven thunders 225 The end of prophetic time 226 John was given the open book of Daniel 228 The first angel’s message 229 The second angel’s message 233 John was given a reed like unto a rod —the 10 commandments 235 The third angel’s message 236 The Angel measures the temple —judges the worshipers 238 God’s true church in the crisis time 241 God’s two Witnesses prophesy in sackcloth for 3½ years 242 There is a drought in the days of their prophecy 243 The beast from the bottomless pit makes war 245 God’s Witnesses ascend in a cloud at the time of the latter rain 246 The same hour there is a great earthquake 247 The French Revolution 248 When France declared in legislative assembly that there was no God, and set aside the Bible, she was violently shaken 248 God’s Witnesses were elevated in France 251 Revelation 11:13 compared with Revelation 18 252 God removes His protection from one-tenth of Satan’s leaders who rebel against His law, and force others to do the same 252 There is great Light ahead! The latter-rain angel comes with the glory of Christ’s righteousness to lighten the whole earth! 254 The last urgent call pleads with God’s people to leave Babylon 256 When will the fall of Babylon be complete? 258 Part of Babylon receive double punishment 259 When God’s law is made void by legislative bodies, national ruin will follow national apostasy 260 Merchants under Satan’s banner receive the plague of mourning 261 Many branches of industry collapse during the impending conflict 262 In the midst of irretrievable ruin, some will heed God’s warning 265 Page xiv Babylon’s future foretold 267 The three Sunday laws 269 Two things are unsealed: the book and the words 271 The shaking and the latter rain experience of Daniel 12 272 Probation closed for some, during the third call to the gospel Feast 274 Two times of trouble 275 Earthliness is to be removed in the time of Jacob’s trouble —after the sealing and the close of probation— so that Christ’s image may be perfectly reproduced in His people (Earthliness is not cherished sin.) 275 Simple outline of salvation: Jesus, my Refiner, and my Friend 276 When the wicked “do wickedly” they work against God’s law 277 Chart of the timetables of Daniel 12 278 Power is given to the beast to continue 42 months 279 Ezekiel’s prophecy of an air attack on Palestine 280 God permits judgments so that His people, now in darkness, may learn to know Him as their God 282 The rebuilding of Jerusalem 284 Say unto Zion, Thou art My people! Get ready to come home! 285 The spiritual slaughter —the judgment of the living (See Appendix 1 also.) 286 Habakkuk and Hosea add to the word of Daniel, John and Ezekiel 287 Outline of events in the little time of trouble: Chart 1: God’s church in sackcloth 288 Chart 2: The beast makes war 290 Chart 3: The church with the armor 292 Chart 4: Without God’s law —ruin and anarchy 294 “. . . The future is opened before us . . .” Are you watching? 296 Calebs needed who will press to the front with courage 298 The seven pathways ahead —as we enter the time of crisis 299 Dare to accept God’s challenge: the pathway of the 4 “whens” 305 Fear to walk down your pathway alone 306 God’s True Church Vs. Satan’s Counterfeit Church True worship arose spontaneously from the heavenly church —and Lucifer was the choir director 307 The founding of false worship: “I will be like the Most High.” 308 Lucifer spread discontent among the angels 310 Disaffection ripened into active revolt against God’s law 311 Evil must come to maturity to show results of setting aside the law 312 One-third of the angels followed Satan in rebellion —and war 313 God created planet earth after Satan fell from heaven 315 God’s true church on earth —Adam and Eve 316 The memorial of creation —holy time on the seventh day, for the created to commune with the Creator 318 Page xv Adam and Eve are warned 319 Would Adam and Eve be obedient to God’s law? 320 Eve believes the serpent —instead of God 321 Adam, in disloyalty to God, joins Eve in disobedience 322 An emergency counsel was called —a “counsel of peace.” 323 Jesus pleads to rescue fallen man —and to Christ God “commits the fallen race.” 324 Adam and Eve receive their sentence of death —and a promise of hope! 325 The great controversy begun in heaven rages on planet earth 327 Every individual decides which leader he will follow 327 The conflict between God’s true church —and Satan’s counterfeit church 328 God’s church, represented by a pure woman, wears only one crown 329 The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among US 330 Satan seeks to destroy the baby Jesus 331 Jesus is triumphant over Satan and sin 332 At the death of Jesus, Satan was unmasked before the universe 333 When Jesus cried, “It is finished,” He died a Conqueror! 334 The great controversy between Christ and Satan is forever settled 336 Triumphant words: Now is come —salvation, strength, God’s kingdom, and Christ’s power 337 How may fallen man overcome Satan? 338 The devil is angry with God’s people 339 The builders of God’s church shine like jets of light 341 Two characteristics of God’s true remnant church 342 The great red dragon —with seven heads and ten horns 344 The sixth head receives power —and later a deadly wound 346 After the healing, the beast and his head receive universal worship 348 Blasphemy 350 Severe persecution rekindled 351 God’s other true sheep will heed His call 352 The beast with two horns like a lamb —the United States 354 An image is made to the wounded beast —by the beast with lamblike horns 357 The mark of the beast 358 God’s special sign —His seal in the fourth commandment Death lies ahead for many who honor God’s holy law 361 No man will be able to buy or sell —without the mark of the beast 363 Now is the time to sacrifice for God 364 The number of his name 365 Those resisting God’s truth —will be deceived by miracles 366 So called “faith” healers —VS. God’s method of healing 367 Channels for Satan’s electric currents 368 Satan’s plan for ensnaring the last generation —and making them a part of his counterfeit church: 1. Satan deceives —through the science of the human mind 369 2. Satan deceives —through the tongue’s movement 369 3. Satan’s plan for labor unions 370 Page xvi 4. Satan’s plan against the testimonies 371 5. Satan’s strategy against Sabbath keepers 371 6. Satan’s valuable tool —the television 373 7. Satan’s masterpiece of deception —spiritualism 374 8. Satan’s crowning act in the drama of deception 377 God offers protection from Satan’s deceptions —to all who choose it 378 Some will change leaders —and not know it 379 God’s church is not to be disorganized —or broken into atoms 380 The two armies in the Impending Conflict 380 The Seven Last Plagues And Trumpets —And The Battle Of Armageddon The censer of intercession is cast out of heaven —and probation is closed 381 Every man makes his own choice 382 God’s ministry of wrath is a strange act 383 The seven angels are given seven golden vials 384 Outline of the plagues of the seven trumpets and the seven vials 385 The first plague upon the earth —incurable sores— and God’s Holy Spirit is withdrawn from the wicked 386 The second plague upon the sea —turns one-third of it to blood— and God’s burning presence descends to begin consuming sin 387 The third plague upon the rivers and fountains —makes poison water— and Jesus and the Bible are no longer available to those who have refused their light 389 The fourth plague makes changes in the sun 392 The angel with three woes 393 The time of the first five plagues 394 The fifth plague brings misery and pain to Satan’s people —and is inflicted by his tormenting angels 395 God allows Satan five months to demonstrate his form of government before the universe 395 God gives three orders to Satan and his cruel army of evil angels 396 Description of the devil’s angels 397 The sixth plague falls upon the river Euphrates —and the water of the symbolic city of Babylon (on its banks) begins to dry up 398 Revolution 9 —slaying of one-third of men by the devil’s angels 399 The devil’s kingdom begins to dissolve —to make way for the Kings of the east to reign 401 Jesus, King of kings; the Father, King of hosts; and the Holy Spirit, King of Salem 401 The spirits of devils begin to gather their hosts for the last battle 402 The devil’s tactics today 403 Page xvii Battle between the good and evil angels —over even one soul 407 Precious promises to praying parents —and others 410 Conditions of answered prayer 411 The history of Babylon —and her judgment during the plagues 414 Who is the beast that carries the woman Babylon? 415 What are the characteristics of Babylon? 416 Babylon, fallen churchcraft —reigns over all seven of Satan’s governments 417 The ten horns hate the woman Babylon —and in her final end, eat her flesh and burn her with fire 417 The totem pole of evil forces 418 Who are the ten kings who have united hatred for Babylon —when she receives her “judgment”? 419 Satan’s seven world governments unite churchcraft with statecraft —and persecute God’s people 420 Satan’s seventh world kingdom is just ahead of us. 424 There are seven forces presented to us in Revelation 17. Which of the seven groups will you be in? 425 The seventh plague is poured out into the air —and the battle of Armageddon follows 427 God’s great time clock points to three events 428 “It is done.” 429 Great hail —about sixty-six pounds in weight 431 King Jesus rides forth —wearing seven crowns 433 Jesus calls forth His sleeping saints 434 The beast and false prophet are cast into burning fire 436 The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord 437 The empty vials 438 The Millennium —And Beyond God sets before us a choice —life or death; blessing or cursing 439 What happens to the righteous and wicked at Christ’s coming? 440 What happens to Satan and to this earth? 441 There is no second chance during the millennium 442 The beginning of the millennium —a flight through space 444 The two Adams meet 444 During the millennium the redeemed reign with Christ —and judge the wicked dead 445 Satan reflects on his rebellion against God 446 At the close of the millennium the wicked dead are raised 447 The third coming of Christ to this earth 448 The holy city descends 449 Satan prepares his people for the battle of Gog and Magog 449 The wicked stand before the judgment bar of God 451 The panorama of the great controversy pictured in the sky 452 Page xviii The foolish virgins ask for entrance into the Holy City 452 All of the wicked —including Satan —confess the justice of God 453 Satan’s character is unmasked before his own people 453 God’s government —and law —vindicated before the universe 454 The wicked turn with fury against Satan 454 The sea of liquid fire —seething and boundless 455 Who will be in the lake of fire? 456 Satan and his angels are consumed —nevermore to exist 457 “Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” 457 The earth is purified by the fire, and then —recreated! 458 The family reunion —God and His people in open communion! 460 A life that measures with the life of God 462 Life in our country estate —our inheritance 463 Adventures through space —and scientific discoveries 465 Treasured associations of the redeemed 466 Great family reunions in the Holy City every Sabbath 468 The supper table —served by Jesus Himself 468 A detailed description of the New Jerusalem 469 The gates of the New Jerusalem 470 The walls with their twelve foundations 471 Each of the twelve tribes has its special foundation and gate 472 The golden City and its Light 474 Nothing which defiles shall enter the Holy City 474 The gates of heaven are closed to unfaithful parents and gluttons 475 The gates are also shut to those with impure minds 475 The tree of life —by the side of the river of life 476 “The Master Teacher leads His pupils to the tree of life 477 The special makeup class 477 The garden of Eden is restored inside of the Holy City 478 God’s temple —and another throne —are on beautiful Mount Zion 479 Jesus stands on Mount Zion with the 144,000 481 The song of Moses and the Lamb —the song of intercessors 483 The 144,000 face the issues concerning God’s law 484 The throne of David has twelve groups in its governing body 486 Worship services with the golden harps 487 Educate the imagination —and become heavenly minded 488 “Behold, I come quickly.” 489 “Blessed are they that do His commandments.” 492 Whosoever loveth and maketh a lie 494 The effect of fictitious stories on the mind —mental inebriates 495 Those who dwell with God will —stop their ears from hearing of blood, and shut their eyes from seeing of evil 496 A letter from your Friend with detailed information 498 Visit your Isle of Patmos frequently. Feel the book of Revelation 499 The gospel invitation is to be presented to every living soul 501 God warns against tampering with His Word in the Revelation 503 “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” 504 The Revelation of Jesus Christ to His people —will soon be— face to face! 505 Page xix The Sealing Transactions necessary for the sealing —requirements for traveling to heavenly Canaan 508 Steps involved in securing a passport with a legal visa 508 The passport —with a clean space to add the visa of righteousness” 510 The value of a soul 512 The heavenly visa —the righteousness of Christ 513 The sinner has a double debt to God’s broken law 514 Because Jesus paid our double debt to God’s law, He can make two great transactions at the time of the investigative judgment 515 Christ’s righteousness is written to the accounts of His pardoned children, when their names are called in the judgment 516 The seal of God is necessary in order to retain our passport 516 Christ’s righteousness is also our righteousness by faith —today 517 Sealed for eternity 518 The sealing of the living 519 A mark placed on the foreheads of the living 520 The sealed person during the time of Jacob’s trouble 522 The sealing and the shaking of the investigative judgment 525 The sealing and the slaughtering of the living —Ezekiel 9 526 What causes a shaking among God’s people? 528 The crisis when God’s law is made void 529 Summary of the shaking 531 Crisis, decision, and triumph ahead 532 The shaking of God’s living church precedes the latter rain 534 Who is to be exalted in the latter rain? 537 Conclusions regarding the sealing of the living 538 God’s insurance policy —the gift of hatred for sin 544 The opening of the seven seals —Revelation 6, 7, 8 547 Outline of the seven seals which are opened on the book of life 549 Horses and their riders —in Bible prophecy 551 Investigation of the first six seals on the book of life 552 The object of the first six seals 554 The seventh seal on the book of life 554 The atonements for the sanctuary and the altar of incense 555 The silence in heaven 556 Twenty-three points to consider in studying the seals 557 Perfection What is perfection? 560 Man at creation; man after the fall 562 Christ developed a perfect character for fallen man 564 Page xx God in human flesh —with two distinct, perfect natures: At the beginning of His earthly life 566 Throughout His life 568 His divine and human mind 568 Miracles and works 570 In temptation 571 With infirmities (not evil propensities) 572 In the wilderness 573 Our Sin-bearer —when sin was placed on Him in the garden 575 In the garden of Gethsemane 576 At His trial 578 On the cross 580 The complete and perfect atonement; resurrection; ascension 582 Perfection —a gift to repenting and believing sinners 584 Advantages vs. no advantages 586 The Holy Spirit applies the perfection wrought out by Jesus 588 Cherished sin vs. hatred for sin 590 When may we have Christ’s perfection? 592 Perfection vs. character building or growth 593 Perfection of the flesh vs. Christian perfection of the soul 596 Method of sinlessness while living in sinful bodies 600 Faith vs. works 604 The cost of discipleship 606 Christ, our perfection, is now in the heavenly sanctuary 608 Christ’s perfection is applied to the records of the sanctuary 608 The records of God’s professed children are to be examined 610 The record of sin is removed from the book of life 611 Typical and antitypical cleansing: the sanctuary —the individual 612 The sealing of the investigative judgment 618 The sealing of God’s children —past, present and future 620 The investigative judgment is also referred to as the harvest 621 Condition of a sealed person 622 Mental condition of a sealed person 624 A sealed person stands without a Mediator 626 The sealing does not confer immortality 626 The sealing and the slaughtering of Ezekiel 9 628 The shaking of the investigative judgment 630 The shaking of the living members of the church 630 God’s church will be purified in the shaking 632 The perfection of grace (Jesus) —in the early and latter rain 634 Message of Christ’s righteousness is carried during the latter rain 636 Probation closes 638 The delivery of the everlasting covenant —promise of eternal life 638 The value of Christ’s victory 640 The crisis and the triumph of God’s church 640 The memory of sin 646 Our perfection in eternity is Christ 647 Page 648
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