Connections of the Trumpets and Vials
Introduction
I heard that one should read the Seals, Trumpets and Vials together. I have done so, and the Trumpets and Vials match up with each other almost perfectly.
I've wondered about whether the Seals are loosed at the same time as the corresponding Trumpets and Vials, or not, because of Revelation 8:1-2
, the two scriptures referring to the last seal being loosed. It indicates that the Trumpets start to get blown after the seals are loosed, not before. Revelation 7:1 also indicates that the Trumpets haven’t been blown yet due to the words “after these things”. It’s saying that “after these things” the angels go and seal the 144,000 Jews, then the last seal is loosed and then finally the Trumpets begin. But, there is no indication whether "after these things" is in reference to the things being revealed, or in reference to the order of the revelations being given to John.
I've also wondered many times, if perhaps the seals do match up. Mainly because the events in the 6th trumpet match things that Yashua spoke of, as well as OT prophecies. And, those prophecies tend to indicate that Christ's return is immediate after that. My wife has reminded me of this recently, but I'm uncertain. I've always struggled with that issue.
Some people are deceived into believing that we are going to get an early rapture out of here. Below you can see that this is simply not true. Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 18:4 and I Corinthians 15:52 all show clearly that we can’t get out of here before we are persecuted like the believers of the past, or until the last trump. Revelation 18:4 indicates that we could be partakers of the Whore’s plagues (vials) if we don’t come out of her. And seeing that these two items (Trumpets and Vials) all appear to happen in sequence together; 1st Trumpet and Vial; 2nd Trumpet and Vial; etc, we can’t possibly be getting an early rapture. We will be persecuted by the people of this earth, but we will be protected from the wrath of God that is poured out on the earth. In other words, we will be protected from the plagues and such, which will envelop this earth.
I’ve seen the odd scripture that "might" slightly indicate that we would get out before these things occur, but I’ve found them to all be simple mis-interpretations, or not seeing the big picture. I have also found other scriptures that refute these mis-interpretations.
Also, Revelation does not appear to be in any particular order. It seems like there is some sort of overlay that occurs.
I recommend you read this article in it's entirety. But, if you want to read it one piece at a time, I have provided a table of contents so that you can finish where you left off.
World War III goes Nuclear?
Keep in mind that these dreams/visions may just be plain old dreams, and have no significance at all. I do, however, believe that they are revelation from God, but I'm open to that not being the case.
My vision of Calgary was very odd. I was uncertain as to whether it was a vision or recalling of a dream. I couldn't tell because it was so vivid, and it was as if it flashed before my eyes.
I was driving to work on memorial drive, heading west, to try and go south. All of a sudden I saw what was going to happen. In the dream/vision, I was heading towards Edmonton on highway #2. I was almost there. All of a sudden I could see a bright flash all around me, and instantly I knew that Calgary had been nuked. I decided to get off the road, and avoid Edmonton, in case it got nuked. That was the end of it, that was all. When it was all over, I was confused for a few moments. I was thinking to myself "Why is Calgary still here, it should be gone? What's going on here, I'm not supposed to be here?". It was so real that I was seriously pondering what had happened. This happened near the end of 2001.
I also had a dream of Ft. McMurray being laid waste, it was a dream for sure, and not a vision. I was flying into Ft. McMurray in a single engine plane with my dad. If I recall correctly, we were going in to help people, and minister the gospel to them. Perhaps that was the only way in, by air, I'm not certain. Anyhow, what I saw was devastation. Many of the buildings were blown apart, but still half standing. People were living in them, and throwing their dung and such into the alleys and where ever they could. They had nothing else they could do with it, or at least they hadn't thought of anything. All I know is that we were trying to help.
The Anti-Christ of the END
For quite some time, I've been wanting to put scriptures together about the Anti-Christ. I have never had the motivation to do so. But, recently there were some discussions happening on a forum, which made me get a lot of what I know about the Anti-Christ together. So, this is the fruit of that. Keep in mind that I haven't followed any post-trib rapture believers writing's on this topic, until after I had a firm understanding on all of this for myself. I have done my best to keep myself untainted.
I try to focus mostly on the Anti-Christ (it hurts to say that LOL 
), as that is what this is about. But, some other scriptures are relevant to the end times, and help with some understanding. Keep in mind that it's very important that this be studied very thoroughly, in conjunction with the scriptures provided. This will help with your understanding of what I'm saying. I also ask that you try and put the preconceptions, that you might have, away for awhile, and try and look at the end times from a whole new perspective.
Nephilim
False Doctrine
I'm not sure this is really ready to post, as it's not a terribly indepth article on the Nephilim, but it's a bit of a start.
For anyone that's interested, this has also already been discussed somewhat in the comments on my other blog entry, at Locusts with ArmourHollie L Moody supposedly had a revelation from God, in a vision, that the Nephilim would return. See the resources section below for more information.
Daniel 12 – Commentary
Again, another Daniel commentary, for chapter 12.
Daniel 12:1 (KJV)
If you read v1 in context with 11:45, you will see that “to that same time” is referencing the time of the end when the anti-Christ is destroyed in 11:45. Then “at that time” is referencing the time of the end as well, when we shall be delivered, those who are written in the book of life. The words “time of trouble” is referencing the tribulation, and continues “to that same time” referenced in 11:45.
Mormons – 7 Years of Plenty and 7 Years of Famine
In June of 2003, I wrote an article to the local paper, declaring that 7 years of plenty were coming, followed by 7 years of famine. I was compelled to do it, even though I didn't want to, and before it was confirmed. I wrote it for the purpose of Christians to seriously think about what they are doing in these times, and to be prepared for the 7 years of famine. I know that for the most part, everyone just rejected what I said. Years later, I posted it on some Christian message forums, in the hopes that it might provoke Christians to prepare. You can read a writeup on it on my Seven Years of Plenty and Seven Years of Famine post.
George Washington Vision – Fake?
Recently I have heard that the General George Washington vision may be a fake. I am not entirely sure that it is actually a fake, so much as the people and events surrounding it's first publication being questionably honest. But, for the sake of allowing everyone to choose for themselves whether it is truth or not, I am now writing this post.
After hearing that it may be a fake, I asked my wife to do some research. She came up with the following.
http://boston1775.blogspot.com/2006/12/truth-of-washingtons-vision.html
This involves all of the following posts...
- http://blog.trentonadams.ca/2007/07/02/daniel-11-commentary/
- http://blog.trentonadams.ca/2007/06/30/daniel-8-commentary/
- http://blog.trentonadams.ca/2007/06/24/end-times-news/
- http://blog.trentonadams.ca/general-georg-washington-vision/
Just an FYI: I have never based my understanding, or beliefs, entirely on the General George Washington Vision, but instead upon what the Lord has revealed to me through His Word, and by what little revelation I have received on the matter of End Times. I have certainly found it to be an interesting vision, which seemed to me to be very much in alignment with how visions happened in times past, recorded in the Word of God. It also lines up with dreams and visions of modern men of faith, including myself.
Locusts With Armour
I haven't written my Revelation commentary yet, but since this topic came up recently, I figured I'd comment on it. I've heard various interpretations of what the Locusts of revelation are. Some say they are military aircraft, while others think they are demon locusts. I believe that the scriptures make clear that they are in fact real locusts, with perhaps a genetic aberation of some sort. We'll go through Revelation 9:1-10 (KJV)
1And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. 2And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.
We can theorize about this verse, but we can't really be sure, unless God has told us. It would seem that a real pit is opened, and that the fact that it is bottomless is a metaphor for a very large and deep hole in the earth. Further indications that it is an actual pit in the earth, is that a star (comet/meteor??) fell from heaven, and that the smoke from the pit darkens the sun. At this point, it's really looking like a natural event.
Daniel 8 – Commentary
Some content of this post has been brought into question. See this article.
I have posted my fairly in-depth commentary on Daniel 8. Take a chair, and study carefully.
Daniel 11 – Commentary
Some content of this post has been brought into question. See this article.
I only understand some things in this chapter. I’m currently seeking the Lord for some more revelation on this.
The North American people will be humbled before their God, according to the latter part of George Washington’s vision. Here we have the anti-Christ’s kingdom stirring up the three other kingdoms to fight against the realm of grecia, which I believe to be the United States. I believe grecia is simply referring to the heathen nations. Although the US was founded on Christian principles, it has strayed very far. And I believe the Lord will use the anti-Christ to humble them before their God. Daniel 7:8,20
talk about the one little horn, before whom three fell. These are the four kingdoms of the ten kingdoms in Daniel 7
See my comments of chapter seven and eight to make more sense of this. I believe the three kings are the same three that fell to the fourth, referenced in Daniel 7
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