The Seven Vials Of God's Wrath (Part 3)

Revelation 16:16 

"And he gathered them together into a place

called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon."

        When the "Seventh Vial" is poured out a "great voice," probably the voice of the One who cried on the Cross; "It Is Finished." He (Christ) will cry; "It is Done," and there will be a "Great Earthquake" that will divide into three parts. The "Great City" and the cities of the Nations (the ten Federated Nations), London, Rome, Paris, etc, and "Great Babylon" that will be rebuilt by that time, and whose destruction by an earthquake is foretold in (Rev. chap 18) will fall. This earthquake is foretold by the Prophet Zechariah; "And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.  And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee (Zech. 14:4-5).

        In the "Great Hail," every stone of which shall weigh 100lbs, will fall on men. Here we have a repetition of the "Seventh Egyptian Plague."  ( Ex. 9:13-35). Hail has been one of God's weapons of war. God used it to destroy the enemies of Israel at Bethhoron in the days of Joshua  (Joshua 10:11). The Law required that the "blasphemer" Should be "stoned,"  "And he that blasphemeth the name of the LORD, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemeth the name of the LORD, shall be put to death" (Lev. 24:16).  And the "Blasphemers of the "End Time" will be stoned from Heaven.
        In the Book of Revelation, between the pouring out of the Vials and the "Battle of Armageddon," which ends the Tribulation Period," in chapter seventeen and eighteen, there is a destruction of a "System" called "Mystery, Babylon the Great," and a city called Babylon. They are mentioned in that place in Revelation, not because they did not exit until that time, but because they are both destroyed at that time. We will study the "Mystery, Babylon the Great," and a city called Babylon Starting tomorrow. After this study, will follow the "Battle of Armageddon."  
        Amen!!

Reading: (Rev. 16:17-21)
Ref: (HGSB, BSB)
        (C. Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family 

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry 

The Seven Vials Of God's Wrath (Part 2)

Revelation 16:9  

"And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed

the name of God, which hath power over these plagues:

and they repented not to give him glory." 

        When the "Fourth Vial" is poured out men will be "scorched with great heat." This is the only plague for which there is no parallel Egyptian plague.  However; The Prophet Malachi refers to it in Mal 4:1,  "For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch." The effect of this plague will be to make men repent, but to cause them to Blaspheme the Name of God.  

        When the "Fifth Vial" is poured out there will be "darkness" over the whole Kingdom of the "Beast" and men will "gnaw their tongues for pain." This will be a repetition of the "Ninth Egyptian Plague." Ex. 10:21-23. Notice that this Plague follows the Plague of "Scorching Heat," as if God will hide the sun whose heat was so hard to bear. The effect of  "Darkness" will be to make men "gnaw their tongues" for pain, and for their sores, showing that these "Vial Plagues," overlap or follow each other rapidly. 

        When the "Sixth Vial" is poured out the river Euphrates will be dried up so the Kings of the East (India, China, Japan) and their armies may cross over and gather for the great Battle of Armageddon. This will be a repetition of the opening of the Red Sea and the river Jordan. The Prophet Isaiah foretells this:  "And the LORD shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with his mighty wind shall he shake his hand over the river, and shall smite it in the seven streams, and make men go over dryshod.  And there shall be an highway for the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria; like as it was to Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt" (Is. 11:15-16).

        These nations will be gathered by "Three Unclean Spirits," like frogs, that shall come out of the mouth of the "Dragon," and the "Beast" and the "False Prophet." Rev. 16:13-16. They will be the "Spirit of Demons," the "Seducing Spirits" of those days. 1Tim. 4:1. It was such a "Lying Spirit" that deceived King Ahab and led him to his death. 1Kings 22: 20-38.   Tomorrow we will conclude with the pouring out of the "Seventh Vial" (Rev. 16:17-21).

        Amen!!

Reading: (Rev. Chap 16)

Ref: (HGSB, BSB)

        (C.Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry  

The Seven Vials of God's Wrath (Part 1)

Revelation 16:1  

"And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying

to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out

the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth." 

        Let us go back and recapture where we are at this point. The first expression of God's wrath is seen in the "Seven Seals" (Rev. 6:1-17). The Seventh Seal contains the "Seven Trumpet Judgments" (Rev. 8:1-13; 9:1-21: 11:15-19). Then out of the "Seventh Trumpet Judgment" comes the "Seven Vials of God's Wrath" (Rev. 15:1; 16:1-21). 

        Now we will start with the final expression of the wrath of God during the Tribulation. The pouring out of the "Seven Vials" filled with wrath. When the "First Vial" is poured out a "noisome and grievous sore" will fall upon men who have the "Mark of the Beast," and who "worship his image." This is a repetition of the "Sixth Egyptian Plague."  Ex. 9:8-12. What the Lord told Moses in Exodus to do in those few verses were verbatim and with an obvious meaning! And We believe that to be, so why can this not be? The "Literalness of these "Vial Judgment" is the key to the meaning of the whole Book of Revelation. 

        When the "Second Vial" is poured out, the sea (Mediterranean) will become as the "blood of a dead man," and every "living soul" (creature, for creatures have souls) in the sea will die. Something similar, though not so great in extent, happened when the "Second Trumpet" sounded. Rev. 8:8,9.

       When the "Third Vial" is poured out the "rivers" and "fountains of water" will become "blood." This is a repetition of the "First Egyptian Plague." Ex. 7:19-24. Those will be awful and dreadful times when there is nothing to quench the thirst but "blood." Tomorrow we will continue with the pouring out of the "Seven Vials". Thank God I'm saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour.  

        Amen!!!!

Reading: (Rev. 15:1; 16:1-21)
Ref: (HG SB; BSB)
        (C. Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry

Three Angel Messengers

Revelation 14:6,7

"And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel

to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred,

and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give

glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship

him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea,

and the fountains of waters."

        Now that we have described the "Beast," we can say that for the balance of the "Week," no man can buy or sell unless he has the brand of Hell, "The Mark of the Beast," on his Right Hand or in his Forehead. 

        At this time three "Angel Messengers" will be sent forth. The first will be a preacher of the Gospel. This is the first time an angel is commissioned to preach the Gospel. But it will not be the Gospel of the "Grace of God," (Acts 20:24), nor the Gospel of  "The Kingdom" (Matt.24:14). It will be a new Gospel, called the "Everlasting Gospel." Its burden is "Judgment" not "Salvation," and it will be "Good News" to all those passing through the "fiery trials" of those days. For the announcement that the "Hour of Judgment" is come for all that do wickedly.

        The second  "Angel Messenger" will announce the "Fall of Babylon." This is by way of anticipation, for the city of Babylon is not destroyed until after the pouring out of the "Vials."

        The third "Angel Messenger" will utter an awful warning to those who are tempted to worship the Beast. Declaring that if they do, they shall drink of the wine of the "Wrath of God," and shall be tormented with "fire" and "brimstone" Forever and Ever. And now at this time preparation will be made in Heaven for the Harvest and Vintage of the earth. This is not the harvest of the Church, that took place before the beginning of the "Week." This is the Harvest of the Gentile nations. It begins with the pouring out of the "Vials." and ends with the "Battle of Armageddon."  Tomorrow we will start with the pouring out of the Vials.

        Amen!!

"Happy Thanksgiving" 

Reading: (Rev: 14:1-20)

Ref: (HG SB; BSB)

        (C. Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry

         

                 
 

The Beast (Part 3)

Revelation 13:3

"And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death;
and his deadly wound was healed: and all the

world wondered after the beast."

        In Rev. 13:3, the Scriptures reads that one of the "Seven Heads," or "Kings," received a deadly wound.  However; which one it was is not stated. But The logical conclusion is that it is the last, for the "Beast" has all of his "Heads" before one of them is wounded. And in Rev. 17:11, he is called the Beast that Was, and  is Not, even he is the eighth,and is of the "Seventh," and goeth into perdition. The only clear explanation to this passage is that the "Seventh Head" being "The Antichrist," is the one who receives the "deadly wound," at the hand of an assassin. And as the body is laying in state prepared for burial, he rises from the dead (Rev. 13:14). Therefore; becoming the 'Eighth," though he is of the seventh."

        By this Resurrection of  the Antichrist, Satan imitates the Resurrection of Christ and makes the world "wounder after the Beast" (Rev.13:3), and this adds to his prestige and power. If this happens in the "Middle of the Week" at the time the Dragon is cast out to of Heaven, it will account for the great change that takes place in the Antichrist, for before receiving his "deadly wound"  he will be sweet and lovable, and well liked. However; after his resurrection or recovery he becomes, lets say "Devilish", which will be the result of  the Dragon incarnating himself in him.

        It is at this time that he breaks the Covenant with the Jews and desecrates the Temple by setting up the "Abomination of Desolation" which is an 'Idol Image"of himself "Desolator."  As the "Little Horn" of Daniel's "Fourth Wild Beast," he will destroy three of the "Ten Kings" and firmly establish himself in the place of power, and as he, as the "Little Horn," does not appear until after the 'Ten Horn," or "Ten Federated Kingdoms," come into existence. It is clear that the Antichrist does not form the federation, but is the outgrowth of it.

        He will be a Composite man. One who embraces  in his character the abilities and powers of Nebuchadnezzar, Alexander the Great and Caesar Augustus. He will have the marvelous gift of attracting unregenerate men, and the irresistible fascination of his personality. His versatile attainments, superhuman wisdom, great administrative and executive ability, along with his powers as a consummate flatterer, a brilliant diplomatist, a superb strategist, will make him the most prominent of men. All these gifts will be given to him by Satan, whose tool he will be, and who will then make him the most powerful man on Earth. "UNTIL, His Doom."

Amen !!

Reading: (Rev. Chap 13)

Ref: (HG SB; BSB)

       (C.Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry

 

The Beast (Part 2)

Revelation 13:2

"And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were

as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the

dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority."

        The "Beast" that comes up out of the sea (chap 13, John's Beast) has Seven Heads and Ten Horns, and the Horns are Crowned. This represents the "Beast" or Empire, at the height of its power, when it will have all its heads, and when the kings, the heads of the Ten Kingdoms which will be divided, will have been crowned. The "Beast" that comes up out of the Abyss also has Seven Heads and Ten Horns. But they are not crowned, because these Ten Kings that's represented by these Ten Horns have not as yet received their Kingdom. (Rev. 17:12). This implies that the "Beast" of Rev. 17, represents the Antichrist at the beginning of the "Week."  As Confirmation of this view the "Woman" is seen at this stage riding the 'Beast." Since the "Scarlet Clothed Woman" is not seen until Chap 17, it is clear that she rides the "Beast" from the beginning of the "Week," because she represents the "Papal Church." (Papal supremacy is the doctrine of the Roma Catholic Church that the Pope by reason of Vicar of Christ and as Pastor of the entire Christian Church, has Full supreme and universal power over the whole Church. A power that can always be exercise unhindered).
        The Papal Church comes into power after the "True Church" has been caught out. During the wars preceding the rise of the Antichrist, the nations that will then be found in the geographical limits of the Old Roman Empire, will form an "Alliance" for mutual protection. These will be the ten Nations, represented by the "Ten Horns" of The Beast. There is no doubt that the "Papal Church" will play a  prominent part in those proceedings. She will be rewarded by restoration to political power, and this union of  "Church and State," in which the Church will have control, is shown by the Woman riding the Beast,and dominating it. But when the "Ten Kings" shall receive their Kingdoms and be Crowned, they "shall hate the "Whore," and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire." (Rev. 17:16)
        We are told in Rev. 17:9 that the "Seven Heads" of the "Beast" represent "Seven Mountains" (this is to identify it with the Roman Empire). We are told in the next verse (R. V.) that (the "Seven Heads" also represent "Seven Kings" of whom "Five are Fallen and one is. and the other is not yet come;and when he cometh he must continue a short space." That is in John's day "Five Kings had Fallen, one was the then ruling Emperor, and the "Seventh" was yet to come. Who are the first "Five Kings" that had fallen; well that is not known. The King that was on the throne in John's day was Domitian, who had banished John to the Isle of Patmos. The Last or the "Seventh King" who is yet to come is with out a doubt the "ANTICHRIST." Tomorrow we will continue with one of the "Heads" receiving a Deadly wound. (Rev. 13:3)  
        Amen!! 

Reading: (Rev.13:1-2; Chap 17)
Ref: (HG SB; BSB)
       (C. Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr. 

The Cross Life Ministry

The Beast (Part 1)

Revelation 13:1 

"And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast

rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten 

horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and 

upon his heads the name of blasphemy."  

        First, Let's look at one feature of  Both Daniel and John's "Beast. They both have ten horns, but they differ because John's "Beast" had seven heads, while Daniel's "Beast" only had one. Among the ten horns of Daniel's "Beast" there came up a little horn, which is not seen within the ten horns of John's "Beast." These as we will see, are features that refer to the last stage of the "Beast," and it shows that we cannot understand the last stage of the "Beast" without carefully comparing Daniel's and John's "Beast."

        For the Little Horn of Daniel's plucks up Three of the Ten Horns and destroys them, or takes their Kingdom away. The Anti christian character of Daniel's "Beast" is seen in it's Little Horn whose conduct corresponds with John's "Beast" and for the same length of time "Times" and "Times" and "Dividing of Time" which equals "Forty And Two Months." 
        Now we will examine the "Beast" that John saw come up from out of the sea, and try to discover the meaning of it's various features. We have two descriptions of this "Beast."  Daniel's "Fourth Wild Beast" as we have seen, represents the Roman Empire as it exited from B. C. 30, until as a nation it shalll cease to exist. The Nation was divided in A. D. 364, as the result of an ecclesiastical schism, into it's Eastern and Western  Divisions, and lost it's natural life as a world power, yet it has never lost it's religious existence or influence as seen by the continuance of the Greek and Roman Churches, and the Roman Law is still a controlling power in our laws. In this sense the Roman Empire in its influence has never ceased to exist. We are now to consider it in its last stage as outlined in John's "Beast." 
        It is important to see that John's "Beast has a dual meaning. It represents both the revived Roman Empire, and its Imperial Head "The Antichrist." As the revived Roman Empire it is seen coming up out of the sea of nations. As the Antichrist it is seen coming out of the Abyss. For instance it cannot be said that the Roman Empire of John's day, that it was not,  for it was at the height of its power in John's day. Neither can it be said that it shall ascend out of the pit and go into perdition, because that can only be a person.
       We must distinguish between the body of the "Beast and it's "Heads and Horns." The body being that of a Leopard, with the feet of a Bear, and the mouth of a Lion is to show that the revived Roman Empire in its last stage will include the characteristics of the first "Three Wild Beast" of Daniel, that is of the "Lion" (Babylon), the "Bear" (Medo-Persia), and the "Leopard" (Greece), and as the largest part of the "Beast," the body, it represented by the "Leopard", the prevailing characteristic of the revived Roman Empire will be Grecian.  John's Beast From the sea will be continued:  
        Amen!!

Reading: (Rev. 13:1-18)  
               (Dan. 7:1-28; 8:1-27)
Ref: (HG SB; BSB)
       (C. Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry