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1,000 Years Image of 70AD and the Bar Kokhba Revolt

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1,000 Years Image of 70AD and the Bar Kokhba Revolt According to Greek writers such as Plato, Virgil and the Orphics, 1,000 years or more can represent a reincarnation or a change/transition in the non-living realm. Therefore, it makes sense that Gentile converts would be familiar with this concept of coming to life through cultural exposure. The middle of chart represents an indeterminate amount of time because it is the living realm. During this time, only 62 years has only passed by (70AD-132AD). The 1,000 years has no influence on the living realm. I believe Gog and Magog or Gog of Magog represent Simon Bar Kokhba and his armies. They attempted to resurrect the Old Covenant Temple system and persecute the Christians living in Jerusalem at that time. Bar Kokhba and the Zealots believed that they could destroy the Church one last time with a larger army. Hence, the symbolic name of Gog of Magog. This event is supposed to mirror/invert Haman’s ancient world-wide assault in the Book...
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The New Heavens and Earth: A Fulfillment of the New Covenant, NOT about Heaven.

  The New Heavens and Earth: A Fulfillment of the New Covenant, NOT about Heaven. When we hear about the “New Heavens and New Earth” in Scripture, it's easy to associate it with the idea of Heaven as an eternal, otherworldly paradise. However, this biblical vision is not primarily about a distant Heaven, but rather a profound fulfillment of the New Covenant established through Christ. The New Heavens and Earth symbolize the culmination of God's promise to restore and redeem all of creation, where His people, in perfect unity with Him, live in the fullness of His Kingdom. It's a restoration not just of the physical world, but of the relationship between God and His people, as foretold through the New Covenant. In this post, we will explore how the New Heavens and Earth point to the realization of this covenant, transforming the world into a place where God’s presence fully reigns. Reasons why the New Heavens and Earth is NOT about Heaven 1. There is n...
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Refuting Amillennialism: A Biblical and Theological Critique

                             Refuting Amillennialism: A Biblical and Theological Critique Amillennialism, the belief that there is no future, literal 1,000-year reign of Christ on earth, is a widely held eschatological position. However, there are several biblical and theological arguments that can be used to refute this perspective. See below. 1. The events of 70AD (early date of Revelation) and The Bar Kokhba Revolt (late date of Revelation) are downplayed or ignored entirely. The Bible's audience is primarily Jewish. It is not about the Reformers. Instead of the Old Covenant Age and New Covenant Age, the Reformers redefined these terms as: Church Age as the present time and the Age to Come as the afterlife. This is problematic when considering Hebrews 8:13, 9:10, which focuses on the Old Covenant and New Covenant dichotomy. 2. They fail to realize that the 1,000 years only affect those in the spiritual realm ...
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The Keys of Death and Hades in Revelation

  The Keys of Death and Hades in Revelation  In the Book of Revelation, Jesus declares, "I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades." (Revelation 1:18). This powerful statement reveals His authority over life, death, and the afterlife. But what exactly are the keys of death and Hades? In this blog, we’ll explore the biblical meaning of these keys and their significance in Preterism. Revelation 1:18 "and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the KEY of Death and Hades." NOTE: Jesus has the authority to use the key to open or close Sheol/Hades. Revelation 3:7 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the KEY of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens." NOTE: Similar to Revelation 1:18, Jesus has the authority to open or close Sheol/Hades  Revelation 9:1-3 "And the...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

         The Revelation of Jesus Christ  You are NOT the "YOU" Revelation 1:1 English Standard Version 1 👉The revelation of Jesus Christ👈, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John. NOTE: Which servants? Who is the letter originally to?  ANSWER: The seven churches in Asia Minor. Not the modern day church. Galatians 1:12 English Standard Version 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through 👉a revelation of Jesus Christ👈. NOTE: Who received the revelation? ANSWER: Paul 1 Peter 1:6-7 English Standard Version 6 In this YOU rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, YOU have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of YOUR faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at 👉the revelation of Jesus Christ...
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Introduction to Exodus 4:24–26: A Mysterious and Puzzling Encounter

                        Introduction to Exodus 4:24–26: A Mysterious and Puzzling Encounter Exodus 4:24–26 is one of the most intriguing and enigmatic passages in the Bible. After God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, something unexpected happens on His journey back to Egypt. At first glance, this story can leave readers puzzled. Why would God, who had just commissioned Moses to deliver His people, suddenly seek to kill him? And why does Zipporah’s swift act of circumcision resolve the crisis? Understanding this passage requires exploring its cultural, covenantal, and theological context. This moment emphasizes the importance of covenant obedience—specifically the covenant of circumcision given to Abraham in Genesis 17. Some scholars suggest that Moses had neglected to circumcise his son, which was a serious breach of covenant law. Zipporah’s quick action not only saves Moses’ life but also highlights her key rol...
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Flesh and Blood and Better Promises

                                              Flesh and Blood and Better Promises   Flesh and Blood always meant Physical Body and Spiritual Body always meant Heavenly Body. It is not a body that comes out of the ground !! It is a body that you receive in Heaven. **There is only TWO PHYSICAL FLESH AND BLOOD RESURRECTIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT: Jesus the Christ and the dead saint of Matthew 27:50-53 (who are the 1st Fruits & Wave offering of the New Covenant-part of the 144,000 in Revelation). They are now "waving" their living bodies to the people of Jerusalem** It is when people get to 1 Corinthians 15 that their fear or cognitive dissonance kicks in and make all these interpretive and logic leaps to justify a physical resurrection. **Further down the word "BETTER" is associated with spiritual and heavenly things. Again, the BETTER resurrection is a spiritual body...
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