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Revelation
Chapter
15 {Note: Semeion is the Greek word used for something that occurs outside of nature. Paul tells us that the Greeks are searching for knowledge and the Jews are always seeking for signs. So, when we see a sign mentioned, RBT says this indicates a passage pertaining the Jews follows. There are Seven Signs Covered in Revelation Starting with Revelation 12:3.} {Note: RBT says that first we are introduced to the fact that these seven angels carry plagues with them. In the following chapters, these plagues are said to be in 'bowls'. So this is a picture of an execution squad of seven angels who hold 'hand-grenade' type devices filled with the wrath of God.}
2~~Then
I saw something like a sea of glass {Note: The phrase 'over his mark' does not appear in the original text here - it was used earlier, just not here. SideNote: ek was used in a legitimate but unusually way in this verse per RBT.} {Note: Playing a harp is a symbol of happiness in the bible. Just as hanging a harp on a willow tree - NOT playing - is the symbol of unhappiness - see Psalm 137.}
3-4~~And
they {Note: RBT says the Characteristics of God fall into three categories: His spirituality, His Infiniteness, and His Perfection. His spirituality has two areas - His life and His Personalities. His infiniteness includes His 'Always existing self', His self-awareness, His immutability, omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, and the unity of His attributes - though they are found in His/Their multiple Personalities. Lastly, in His perfection are all the characteristics in which He is perfect - perfect love, righteousness, justice to name just three, which make up His Integrity.}
5~~Then
after these things {Note: The tabernacle was on the earth until its destruction in 67 AD. From here we learn that the tabernacle is now in heaven. It will remain there until a new tabernacle is built on earth during the Millennial reign of Christ. The temple in heaven contains the tabernacle that memorializes Jesus Christ and His 1st Advent. It also apparently has a section for the housing of the elect angelic forces. Now we will see that the 'execution squad' comes out of the temple and fulfills their mission at the end of the Tribulation. Their missions will be described in detail in Chapters 16, 17, 18 and 19.}
6~~Then
the seven angels {pur sui vant angelic messengers} {Note: The golden baldric was one of the highest military awards that could be earned in the Roman Army (and the bible must be interpreted considering the day in which it was written). So, these seven angels are very high ranking in the angelic order and have been awarded high honors in the angelic conflict.}
{Chain
of Command Revealed - From God to the 'Four Living Creatures' to the
Execution Squad - Drinking Goblet Judgments - Chapter 15:7 through
Chapter 16 with an Addendum in Chapter 17 and 18} {Note: Revelation 21:9 tells us that the seven angels hold seven bowls. In those bowls are the seven plagues - the seven divine discipline judgments of God on the unbelievers on earth in these final days.}
8~~Then
the temple was filled with smoke {Note: When God is administering divine justice, no creature is permitted to be in His presence. Through-out the bible, 'smoke' was seen when the concentrated essence of God was in a room or temple. God is Spirit and no man can see Him. See Isaiah 6:3-4, Exodus 18:18, Psalm 18:8} {Note: In abnormal times, normal activities end. So during the last days of the Tribulation, creatures had to rely on the doctrine already resident in their souls. The normal activities of prayer, and worship and bible study were halted.} ************************************************** Joshua_Sozo and Syndein are the Trademarks of Syndein a California DBA of Kenneth Sidley & Associates, Inc., a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright© Syndein 1982-2010. All rights reserved. This page is sponsored by Kenneth Sidley, CPA, an Orange County California CPA (949) 706-3133. Please call Ken for high quality, low cost CPA services in Orange County California. This includes audit, review, compilation, tax returns, Quickbooks, and business consulting services. This page is sponsored by Moxxor For Pain Free Living. Moxxor is a highly concentrated Omega 3 product that has reduced inflammation in this writer. Please go to this website to read more about Moxxor.
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