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Intro:
There are many opinions about what the future holds, and everyone thinks they have it right.
I know a few things:
GOD knows exactly what is going to happen
What He has revealed in His word, will occur
It is through understanding and handling HIS word accurately that we can know anything about the future of this world
Two opposing views:
There is a coming apostacy
There is a coming great revival and many to be saved.
I think BOTH are right.
Apostasy:
What do the following verses indicate about the future (from the author’s day)?
1 Tim.
4:1-5
2 Tim.
3:1-9
Luke 18:8
1 Timothy 4:1-5
1 Timothy 4:1-
The other side of the issue points to our text this evening.
1.
The work of Angels
What do we see angels doing in ?
A. Controlling the Wind
A. Controlling the Wind
A. Controlling the Wind
They held back what was to come.
No harm to earth, sea or trees.
There was a brief pause for the other angel to do its work.
B. Sealing the servants of God
Seal-
No details on exact nature.
Will others see it?
Will believers see it on each other?
Will the lost be able to see it?
Unfortunately we are left with questions, not answers on this detail
The seal sets them aside as servants of God
The 144,000 witnesses
They are marked and called for a purpose
We will examine them in more detail in a moment.
2. The 144,000 witnesses
There is much misunderstanding about the nature of the 144,000
Example: 1 religion teaches that only 144,000 get to go to heaven.
Another, the “flying roll cult” taught that only the overcomes in their group can be in the 144,000 and that their perfection becomes so complete they will never die.
What does teach us about the witnesses?
They are 144,000 Jewish believers, 12,000 from each tribe.
that is clear in the text
Not really much confusion there if you let God’s word speak.
Because of the dispersion of the Jews around the world, these 144,000 are uniquely positioned to carry out their mission.
Many scholars believe they become missionaries much like Paul, proclaim Christ to all.
There will be a great soul harvest in the end.
What does say about the work of God’s Spirit in the last days?
We are in those days
Peter proclaimed this in as he explained what was happening when the Spirit baptized an indwelt the believers.
They will declare the good news that Jesus saves.
3. The Great Harvest
A. Unprecedented Success
How does describe the multitude?
Heaven is populated by people from the whole planet!
All the strife an division we have invented to separate people will be undone by the gospel among the redeemed.
Notice the description:
nation, tribes, peoples, and languages
In Christ, there is no division!
What does say about our unity in Christ?
Again, we see worship break out in Heaven.
Rev. 7:
worship is contagious!
2. Special Place in Heaven
What place do those in this multitude have in heaven?
They came out of the Great Tribulation.
Scholars are split on the interpretation.
a. they were martyred during the Tribulation
b.
They are those who survive the Tribulation.
I side with the first view.
that makes these saints correspond to
They serve before the Throne.
They serve before the Throne.
Conclusion:
Instead of seeking to be part of the elite 144,000, as some falsely do, let us follow their example and do our part.
What is the church’s mission?
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