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    REVELATION 19
    (Continued)


    Revelation 19:11-13
    I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war.

    (12) His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.

    (13) He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. [NIV]


    John's attention shifts from the scene of massive worship of God in heaven; to a spectacular scene of heaven standing open. A white horse was standing in the midst of the opened heaven, and his rider is called Faithful and True. Jesus had instructed John to write to the church of Laodicea, "These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation." [Rev. 3:14 NIV] The rider on the white horse is Jesus Christ, returning as Triumphant Warrior, Messiah, and King. John stated that the rider will judge justly as he makes war. [Rev. 19:11 NIV]

    Jesus stated,...."the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgement to the Son...." ".....I judge only as I hear, and my judgement is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me." [John 5:22,30 NIV]

    Jesus's eyes are described as flaming fire. Fire is symbolic of judgement. Jesus will see and hear clearly as he judges all according to their works. The works of the godly will result in rewards, and the works of the ungodly result in destruction. On his head will be many crowns, as he will rule the nations. We are told that Jesus will have a name written on him that no one will know, except him. [Rev. 19:12 NIV]

    Now throughout the Scriptures we are told of many names, titles, and attributes that have been ascribed to Jesus. In verse 13, the rider on the white horse is identified as having the name "the Word of God." John identified Jesus as "the Word of God." [John 1:1-14] Jesus is depicted wearing a robe that has been dipped in blood. [Rev. 19:13] Isaiah prophesies of the coming day and year of the LORD's judgement and trampling of the nations. The LORD is asked why his garments are so red? The LORD answered that he had trampled the nations in anger and their blood had stained his garment. [Isaiah 63:1-6] Many of the Old Testament Prophets had described the coming day of the LORD's vengence and judgement. This scene depicted by John in Revelation 19:11-13, will occur towards the end of the Tribulation Period.

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    REVELATION 19
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    Revelation 19:14-16
    The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.

    (15) Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.

    (16) On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. [NIV]


    The rider on the white horse, Jesus Christ, was being followed by the armies of heaven. The armies of heaven included angelic beings; probably the 144,000 (see Rev. 14:1-5) ; and possibly believers (see Rev. 14:12-13; 17:14). The armies of heaven were also riding on white horses, and were dressed in fine linen, white and clean. White is symbolic of purity; and the fine linen that was white and clean, represents the righteous acts or works of God's servants. (see Rev. 19:8)

    John wrote that......"Out of the mouth of Jesus comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations." (see Rev. 19:15) When John first saw Jesus in Revelation chapter 1, he described Jesus as holding seven stars (angels) in his right hand; and that out of Jesus's mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. (see Rev. 1:16) The sword represents the judgement of God.

    The Apostle Paul instructed believers about putting on the armor of God. Paul stated...."Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians 6:17) Paul went on to discuss the word of God more fully in the Book of Hebrews. Paul stated......."For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart........." (Hebrews 4:12-13) John identified Jesus as the Word of God (see John 1)

    John wrote that Jesus would rule the nations with an iron scepter. A scepter is a rod or staff carried by those in authority. The scepter of iron represents absolute and mighty authority. John identifies Jesus as the one who is treading the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. (see Rev. 19:15) The winepress was mentioned earlier in Revelation; an angel is depicted as reaping the harvest in judgement, and throwing the grapes into the winepress of God's wrath. (see Rev. 14:19-20)

    Jesus had a name written on his robe and thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (see Rev. 19:16) The angel had explained to John that the ten kings, the beast, and the kingdom of Satan would wage war with the Lamb. They would be overcome by the Lamb because he is Lord of lords and King of Kings. (see Rev. 17:12-14) Jesus came to earth first as Suffering Messiah, the sacrificial Lamb of God. Revelation 17 revealed the Lamb as sovereign. The Lamb was proclaimed worthy of honor, and glory, and praise by the heavenly host. (see Rev.5:11-14) Jesus is depicted in Revelation 19 as Triumphant-Warrior-Messiah-King.

    Note: All Scriptural references are taken from NIV Bible.

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    REVELATION 19
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    Revelation 19:17-18
    And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried with a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, "Come, gather together for the great supper of God,

    (18) so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and mighty men, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, small and great. [NIV]


    The nations, the multitudes of people, small and great, free and slave, who had joined in support of the kingdom of Anti-christ, will be defeated. John sees an angel, who is described as standing in the sun. This angel could have been illuminating the very brilliance of the sun; or standing in front of the sun, blocking it, and radiating an even brighter light than the sun.

    The angel cried out to birds that were in flight, to come to the great supper of God. This scene will be a grissley and grim contrast to the wedding supper of the Lamb. (see Rev. 19:17-18; Rev. 19:6-9) The LORD is described as striking down the nations with the sword of his mouth, and treading and trampling the winepress in his fury. (Rev.19:15; Rev. 14:19-20)

    The birds are being called upon to clean up the carnage. The Prophet Ezekiel gave a word of the LORD against Gog, Meshech, and Tubal describing an end time battle between the nations and the LORD. (see Ezekiel 38-39; Rev. 20:7-10) Ezekiel received a call in this prophesy to "Call out to every kind of bird........to assemble for the sacrifice the LORD was preparing on the mountains of Israel.........." (Ezekiel 39:17-20)

    The defeat of the nations described in Revelation 19:17-18, preceeds the defeat of the beast, and the false prophet. (Rev. 19:19-20) The rest of them (the nations defeated in Rev. 19:17-18) were said to have been killed and became the provision of the great supper of God. (see Rev. 19:21) Notice, that Satan is not mentioned directly in Revelation chapter 19.

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    REVELATION 19
    (Continued)


    Revelation 19:19-21
    Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army.

    (20) But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfer.

    (21) The rest of them were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. [NIV]



    The gathering of the kings of the earth and their armies by the dragon (Satan), the beast (Anti-christ), and the false prophet; to make war against the rider on the horse and his armies, is described in Revelation 16:12-16. This final battle is to take place on the Mountain of Megiddo (the place called Armageddon).

    The armies of the kings of the earth will be made up of the ten kings, their leading commanders, and the multitudes of people who have accepted the mark of the beast. Although the multitudes were deceived and deluded into worshipping the beast and accepting his mark, they also will share in the judgement against the kingdom of Anti-christ. The third angel that was proclaiming the gospel during the second half of the Tribulation Period had warned earth's inhabitants not to receive the mark of the beast. (see Revelation 14:9-12)

    Although Satan is the controlling ruler of the end time kingdom of Anti-christ, he is not directly mentioned in Revelation chapter 19. Two of the three members of the unholy trinity (the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet) were thrown into the lake of sulfer alive. The beast (Anti-christ) and the false prophet were thrown into the lake of sulfer, after..." the kings, generals, and mighty men, horses and their riders, and the multitude of people small and great"........had been killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse. (see Rev. 19:17-18, 19-21)

    Satan is not present with the members of his kingdom and his armies, to defend them while they are being defeated and destroyed. Where is he? Is he hiding to save himself? The purpose of Satan and his character may explain his apparent absence. Satan has been described in the Scriptures as a deceiver, a thief who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. (see John 10:10-13) Satan uses anyone or anything to accomplish his purpose of destroying mankind and the earth; and then he will also destroy his own. He will certainly not be there to deliver them from destruction.

    Jesus Christ, in contrast, is seen accompanying His armies into battle and victory. Jesus stated that his purpose is to bring abundant life......."I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10)

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    REVELATION 20



    Revelation 20:1-3
    Then I saw an angel come down from heaven with the key to the bottomless pit and a heavy chain in his hand.

    (2) He seized the dragon -- that old serpent, the Devil, Satan -- and bound him in chains for a thousand years.

    (3) The angel threw him into the bottomless pit, which he then shut and locked so Satan could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were finished. Afterward he would be released again for a little while. [NLT]



    Jesus identified himself to John and the angels of the seven churches, in Revelation chapters 1-3. Twice he mentioned himself as having the key or keys. In Revelation 1:18, Jesus stated......"Fear not; I am the first and last........and have the keys of hell and of death." Notice that keys is used, signifying more than one key. In Revelation chapter 19, the beast and the false prophet were captured and thrown alive into the lake of sulfur (the lake of fire). [Rev. 19:20]

    The beast and the false prophet were probably captured by angel(s). Angels are servants and messengers of God. An angel was sent from heaven with the key to the bottomless pit and a heavy chain. He snatched Satan, bound him up with the chain, and threw him into the bottomless pit. The angel shut Satan in the pit, and used the key to lock the bottomless pit. (see Rev. 20:1-3)

    Satan was placed in the bottomless pit so that he could not deceive the nations until the thousand years were accomplished. This thouand year period of time is called the Millennium. Some Biblical scholars hold that this will be a time of great peace and prosperity on earth. That there will be no war, or sickness during this time, and the earth will be repopulated by survivors. The peace would be present as a result of the return and reign of Christ.

    After the thousand years are finished, Satan will be released from the bottomless pit. In the King James Version of the Bible it states that..."he must be loosed a little season." [Rev. 20:3]

    One might ask, why? Things on earth seem to be going along beautifully in his absence. The Millennial Period will be a time of heaven on earth. Why does Satan have to be loosed? He has to be released to fulfill the word of God; he has to be released for his final defeat and judgement. The final judgement will also impact even the dead, both great and small. This will be discussed further along in Revelation.

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    REVELATION 20
    (Continued)


    Revelation 20:4-6
    Then I saw thrones, and the people sitting on them had been given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus, for proclaiming the word of God. And I saw the souls of those who had not worshipped the beast or his statute, nor accepted his mark on their forehead or on their hands. They came to life again, and they reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

    (5) This is the first resurrection. (The rest of the dead did not come back to life until the thousand years had ended.)

    (6) Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years. [NLT]



    Revelation chapter 20 is included as one of the most difficult chapters to interpret in the Book of Revelation. The major questions that challenge interpretation of this chapter involve chronology. The timing and sequencing of major end time events. Jesus addressed this issue often, so it had to be, and has to be important. Jesus's disciples asked him...."what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?" (Matthew 24:3)

    Revelation 20 is the only chapter in the Bible that explicitly mentions the first resurrection of martyred saints, who will reign with Jesus Christ for 1,000 years. This 1,000 year reign of Christ is referred to as the Millennium. Many are of the opinion that the Millennial Period reign of Christ, will occur here on earth, from the City of Jerusalem. The Bible does not explicitly state this in Revelation 20. Many are of the opinion that there will be great peace on earth during the Millennium. The Bible does not explicitly state this in Revelation 20. (see Revelation 20:4-6)

    One thing is sure, where ever Jesus Christ is reigning from during the Millennium, be it in heaven, on earth, or in the heart of the believer; there will be great peace, as Jesus is the Prince of Peace. "For a child is born unto us, a son is given. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace........" (Isaiah 9:6-7)

    The order of events highlighted in Revelation 20 were the imprisonment of Satan, following the first defeat of his armies. (see Revelation 20:1-3; Rev. 19:11-21) Satan was captured, bound, and thrown into the bottomless pit, before the beginning of the Millennium (the 1,000 year reign of Christ).

    The scene shifts, John is now seeing thrones, with people on them who are authorized to judge. This is probably a heavenly scene, and the people judging on thrones are probably the twelve apostles. John sees the souls of martyred saints, those blessed to be a part of the first resurrection. These had died a first death as a result of their testimony about Jesus, and for proclaiming the word of God. Some also died from hardship, that resulted from not accepting the mark of the beast. They would have been unable to buy or sell, resulting in famine and death. (see Rev. 20:4-5; Rev. 6:9-11; Rev. 13:11-18) A promise of blessing for all who died in the Lord as a martyr, was issued from heaven. (Rev. 14:12-13; Rev. 20:6)

    The sequencing or timing of events before, during, and after Revelation 20 are intriguing. Also fascinating is the use of the terms first, second, last, and final. Jesus had identified himself to John as being the First and Last (see Revelation 1:17-18 NLT). Jesus had a first coming, as Suffering Messiah. Jesus will have a second coming as Triumphant Warrior - Messiah- King. (see Revelation 19:11-16)

    The first defeat of the armies of Satan, will occur prior to his capture and imprisonment in the bottomless pit, before the 1,000 years begin (the Millennium). [see Rev.19:17-21; Rev. 20:1-3] Satan will have a second (final) defeat, after he is released from the bottomless pit, at the end of the 1,000 years (end of the Millennium). [see Rev. 20:7-10]

    There will be a first resurrection, this is described in Revelation 20:4-6. This resurrection occurs at the beginning of the 1,000 years (Millennium); at the second coming of Jesus Christ. The event of the first resurrection, is also known as The Rapture or catchng away of the Church. The appearance of the sign of the Son of Man in the clouds of heaven, is described as occurring immediately after the Tribulation of those days. (see Rev. 19:11; Matthew 24:29-31) The Apostle Paul teaches believers about the rapture of the Church (the first resurrection). [see I Corinthians 15:50-55 and I Thessalonians 4:13-18]

    There will also be a second resurrection for those who are not a part of the first resurrection. (see Revelation 20:11-15) There is of neccessity a first death, that will occur to martyred saints and also to the rest. (see Rev. 20:5) Those experiencing the first death as martyrs, are called blessed and holy; it is stated that the second death has no power over them. (see Rev. 20:5-6)

    But the rest of the dead, those who experience the second resurrection, will be judged at the great white throne of God. All present will be judged by the things they have done (their works). Those whose names are not found in the Book of Life, will be cast into the lake of fire. The second death is the lake of fire. (see Rev. 20:11-15) This final judgement is spoken of by Jesus. (see Matthew 25:31-46)

    The questions concerning the timing of events also occurred with events prior to Revelation chapter 20. The Church Age, the period of time that the Church has to declare the Gospel (Good News) before Jesus's second return. The Tribulation Period, the last seven years on earth, that will be perilous times. These key components of end time events are also filtered through interpretation. The chronology of these events and their interpretation will be largely dependent on various points of view. Some of the major view points include the preterist, the historical view, the futurist, and the idealist. These views would determine interpretation of The Tribulation, ie, pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, and post-tribulation view points.

    In regards to the Millennium, interpretation view points include Historic Pre-millennialist (post-trib), Dispenationalism (pre-trib), Amillennialism (post-trib), and Post- Millennialism. These are theories, for further information click link. http://www.jesuswalk.com/revelation/...nium_chart.pdf


    Jesus emphasized that no man or angel knows the day or the hour of that day; so just be ready. (see Matthew 24:36)

    Scriptural references used were Revelation 20; Matthew 24; Matthew 25

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    REVELATION 20
    (Continued)


    Revelation 20:7-10
    When the thousand years end, Satan will be let out of his prison.

    (8) He will go out to deceive the nations from every corner of the earth,which are called Gog and Magog. He will gather them together for battle -- a mighty host, as numberless as sand along the shore.

    (9) And I saw them as they went up on the broad plain of the earth and surrounded God's people and the beloved city. But fire from heaven came down on the attacking armies and consumed them.

    (10) Then the Devil, who betrayed them, was thrown into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. [NLT]



    When the thousand year period of time (the Millennium) has ended, Satan will be released from the bottomless pit and his chains. (Rev. 20:1-3,7)

    The Millennium is the 1,000 year reign of Jesus Christ with the saints who were part of the first resurrection (the Rapture of the Church). With Satan absent from earth for 1,000 years; the earth would have had time to repopulate, and recover from the destruction of the catastrophic plagues and war with the LORD. This would have also been enough time to forget the root cause of the pain, suffering, and destruction of the earth and it's inhabitants. The decendants of those destroyed could be untested, unchallenged, and luke warm in their convictions and relationship with God.

    Satan, unchanged from his imprisonment, will go out to deceive the nations of the world. The identification of Gog and Magog is thought to be modern day Russia, as leader or organizer of the nations, who will gather together for battle against God's people. These gathered nations will be a vast and mighty army, that will converge on the beloved city. This beloved city is Jerusalem. (see Revelation 20:1-9)

    But, fire will come down from heaven on this vast and mighty host, and they will be totally consumed. (Revelation 20:9) The Prophet Ezekiel was given a message from the LORD, concerning Gog and Magog. (see Ezekiel 38) Ezekiel prophesied of the fire that would come down on Gog and Magog as they attacked Israel, totally destroying them and their allies. (see Ezekiel 39)

    The fire from God is said to be coming down from heaven. It appears as if Jesus is in heaven, during the time of the Millennium.

    Following the total destruction of the nations who have followed Satan into warfare against the LORD and his people; Satan will be defeated and thrown into the lake of fire. He will be joining the beast and the false prophet who he had deceived before the Millennium. They will be tormented day and night, in their final prison, forever and ever. (Revelation 20:10)

    Notice that Satan will betray the nations of the world again, as he had done to their ancesters. They too will be totally destroyed after following him; he will not deliver them from destruction. Afterwards Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire for the final time. (see Revelation 19:15-21; 20:1-3, 7-8, 9, 10)

    Satan deceives and betrays his own. One might wonder why anyone would desire to serve him.

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    REVELATION 20
    (Continued)


    Revelation 20:11-13
    And I saw a great white throne, and I saw the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide.

    (12) I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God's throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to the things written in the books, according to what they had done.

    (13) The sea gave up the dead in it, and death and the grave gave up the dead in them. They were all judged according to their deeds. [NLT]


    After John had witnessed the final defeat of Satan, his vast armies, and the destruction on earth; he saw a great white throne. Jesus Christ was sitting on the throne, as Judge. The earth and the sky were described as fleeing from his presence, but unable to find a hiding place. Cataclysmic destruction will occur on earth, and all seeking to hide will be unable to hide. Even death and the grave will not be able to hide anyone. John saw the dead, who had missed the first resurrection, standing before God's throne. The rich, the poor, the famous, and the obscure; all who were dead were called to the final judgement. (see Revelation 20:11-12)

    Jesus stated that...."the Father leaves all judgement to his Son....." (John 5:22 NLT) Jesus also stated "the dead will hear my voice.......the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God's Son, and they will rise again. Those who have done good will rise to eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to judgement." (see John 5:25-30 NLT)

    The Apostle Paul addressed the cause of death as mankind's relationship to Adam. Sin and death entered the earth because of Adam. But all who belong to Christ, the second Adam would be given new life. Paul indicated there was an order to resurrection; that Christ was raised first; then when Christ returns all of his people will be raised. (see I Corinthians 15:22-23,50 NLT)

    John wrote that the books were opened, including the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to the things written in the books, according to their deeds. (Revelation 20:12) There will be more than one book, and the Book of Life is differentiated from the other books. From ancient times records of geneologies, and registries of citizenship were kept. God also has records, registries, and books containing the names of people, their deeds, and their citizenship in His family. Jesus stated, "The wold's sin is unbelief in me" (see John 16:8-9 NLT)

    The Book of Life was spoken of by Moses and David. (Exodus 32:30-34; Psalm 69:27-28) Psalm 69 is considered a Messianic Psalm, as it reveals the sufferring Jesus endured on the cross (see Psalm 69:21-28) Daniel 12:1 stated that......."at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued."

    The Book of Life belongs to the Lamb; the one slain before the world was made. (Revelation 13:8)

    The Book of Life existed before the world began. (Revelation 17:8)

    Peter called the people of God chosen, elect according to the foreknowledge of God....made holy by the Spirit....and as a result obeyed Jesus Christ and was cleansed by His blood. (see I Peter 1:2, 18-20)

    An abiding security is promised to God's people (see I Peter 1:5; John 10:28-30; Phil. 4:3; Heb. 12:23)

    Jesus told his disciples to.... "rejoice because your names are registered as citizens of heaven." (Luke 10:20 NLT)

    All who belong to the world; those who worship the beast; are those whose names are not written in the Book of Life*. (see Rev. 13:8; Rev. 17:8) The Greek reads "do not stand written" or "do not remain written" instead of are not written.* If Revelation 17:8 was written with the Greek translation, it would read, ..... And the people who belong to this world,whose names "do not remain written" in the Book of Life from before the world began..... (see Revelation 17:8 NLT) The Greek translation would be consistent with the language that names could be "blotted out" or "erased" from the Book of Life. (see Revelation 3:5 KJV, NLT) The name would have had to be in the Book of Life, to be blotted out or erased.


    Jesus promised never to erase the victorious from the Book of Life. (see Revelation 3:5)

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    REVELATION 20
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    Revelation 20:14-15
    . Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.

    (15) If anyone's name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. [NIV NLT]


    It was mentioned in the previous post that "was not found written" is translated in the Greek as "do not stand written" or "do not remain written". (see Revelation 13:8; 17:8; 20:15) The Book of Life was said to exist before the world was made. Some hold that all born into the world had their name written in the Book of Life before the world was made. Read Revelation 17:8 carefully, as it does seem to say that the names were in the Book of Life from the creation of the world. [NIV]

    Since Jesus Christ came to die for the sins of the world (Isaiah 53:6; John 2:2; I Tim. 4:10; Titus 2:11; John 1:9) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NIV)

    Since God is perfectly just and fair in his judgement of sin (Romans 2:1-16)

    Since all of mankind can be potentially saved in Jesus Christ because of the patience of God (I Tim. 4:10; 2 Peter 3:8-9) Jesus was having dinner at Matthew, the tax collectors home; he was criticised for eating with sinners. Jesus said, ....."It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick......I I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." (Matthew 9:10-14) Jesus had responded with similar compassion to Zaccheus when he went to eat at his house.

    Since Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to.....convince the world of it's sin, and of God's righteousness, and of the coming judgement. (John 16:8-9)

    It is apparent that God has great love for the world, and does not want to see one person perish. (see John 3:16-21) The sin of the world is unbelief in Jesus. (John 16:9)

    The names of all born into the world were written in the Book of Life. A person who has died without believing in Jesus, will be erased from the Book of Life. Anyone who accepts the mark of the beast will be erased from the Book of Life. So when the books are opened, including the Book of Life. Each person who experienced the second resurrection will be judged out of the books based on their deeds. Their names will be searched for in the Book of Life, and if not found, they are presummed guilty. Those not found in the Book of Life will be cast into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.

    God's saving grace is available to every person up to the moment of death, except those who receive the mark of the beast.

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