“The Sixth Vial” is the term by which the plague that brings about the return of Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, is most commonly known. In more modern versions, these seven judgements are called “the bowls of the wrath of God”. This article is particularly concerned with the sixth. The Sixth Vial is […]
Seventy Weeks Prophecy of Daniel and the Sabbatical Years
The seventy weeks prophecy of Daniel was given by the angel Gabriel in answer to a very fervent prayer. As the end of Babylon’s supremacy drew closer, Daniel had “understood by books” from the writings of Jeremiah, that 70 years would be accomplished in the desolations of Jerusalem, after which, there would be a restoration […]
The King of the North and the King of the South
In Daniel 11:40 we read of “the king of the North and the King of the South” engaging in battle at “the time of the end.” While the setting of this prophecy is quite clear (the time of the end), understanding who the kings represent is more complicated. To understand who these kings are, we […]
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The opening of the four seals in the book of Revelation and the vivid description of judgements that followed, has been the subject of much speculation and attempted interpretations. The following is submitted as a paraphrase of what the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse means, based upon an historical interpretation that was relevant to believers […]
The Three Unclean Spirits Like Frogs
The apocalyptic symbol of the three unclean spirits, like frogs, found in Rev. 16:13-15, presents itself at a most significant point in the Book of Revelation. It is directly connected with that time in history when Jesus himself proclaims, “Behold! I come as a thief”. Whatever this symbol represents, it is THE influence which gathers […]
Nebuchadnezzar’s Image – Daniel Chapter 2
THE IMAGE OF NEBUCHADNEZZAR In these days when prophecy is so rapidly fulfilling before our eyes the implications of Daniel’s words are intensely interesting for serious Bible students. It is important therefore, if we really desire to be “faithful and true witnesses”, for us to correctly understand the meaning of this significant prophecy. With the […]
The Covenant of the Priesthood and of Levi
And the Future Work of Elijah The above title is taken from Nehemiah’s prayer concerning those priests who had disgraced their office after he had returned to Persia. (Neh. 13:29). During an absence of 12 years, the Levites had gradually corrupted their calling and as a result, led Judah astray. The prophet Malachi, “my messenger” […]