THE DIVINELY DETERMINED COMPLETENESS OF GOD’S PLAN OR PURPOSE

Why is 7 the number of God?

THE NUMBER 7 IS QUITE SIGNIFICANT IN THE BIBLE, APPEARING OVER 700 TIMES THROUGHOUT BOTH THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. IN BIBLICAL NUMEROLOGY, 7 SYMBOLIZES COMPLETION OR PERFECTION. It is said that God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th.

Why do so many 7’s would keep rolling up on the dice. So many in fact, that one would begin to think the game was fixed (which it is!). In effect, the dice would be loaded to keep coming up 7’s. A quick flyby read through John’s Revelation of Jesus Christ will introduce the reader, who hopefully has a degree of discernment, that there are a number of sevens (7s) that become quickly evident and sort of jump-out at you. 7 churches, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 vials, etc. These tend to be fairly well understood by most Christians who take the time to read the book of Revelation and perhaps have read a commentary (or two) that speak of these 7’s.

However, most commentaries miss a number of other 7’s in Revelation, several that are somewhat hidden (by that, I mean can very easily be skipped over or missed). As a student of Bible prophecy, a deeper and more detailed study of Revelation will reveal many more concepts that indicate they exist in a state of seven (7). The Bible is filled with varying numbers of events, images, concepts and verses that all contain a number of some sort. Why is seven (7) so special, especially in Revelation? My partial answer to this question is that God is being repetitive, among other things, to get mankind’s attention. It is not enough just to provide a list of 7’s, but rather, it is an absolute necessity to provide context and insight so these words of God come alive and have more meaning than just a grocery list of numbers. All of the following seven (7) references can be found in the Book of Revelation. God’s perfection is on display.

Seven-fold Themes of the 7 Churches in Asia-Minor

Seven-fold Reference to Golden Candlesticks and Stars

Seven-fold Sins of the Asia-Minor Churches

Seven-fold Exhortations from Christ for Christians to be Overcomers

Seven-fold Reference of Rewards for Overcomers

7 Horns and 7 Eyes = 7 Lamps of Fire = 7 Spirits of God

Seven-fold Description of Christ’s Countenance or Appearance

Seven-fold Descriptions of Jesus to the Churches in Asia-Minor

Seven-fold Book Seals Opened by Christ: (1st of 3 “Wraths”)

Seven-fold Angels Blowing 7 Trumpets: (2nd of 3 “Wraths”)

Seven-fold Angels Pouring 7 Golden Vials = 7 Last Plagues: (3rd of 3 “Wraths”)

Seven-fold Reference to Angels Instructing Other Angels

Seven-fold Reference of God’s Wrath on Earth

Seven-fold Thunders

7,000  Killed by a Great Earthquake in Jerusalem

7,000 Years ending with the completion of the Millennium

Seven-fold Symbolic Figures

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Prophecy

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Prophets Speak

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Visions

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Speaks word of God

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Sword of the Spirit

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Written Scriptures

Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Witnesses of Christ

Seven-fold Gifts of the Holy Spirit During the Tribulation Period

Seven-fold Promised Blessings in Revelation

Seven (7) Years of the Combined Tribulation and Great Tribulation Period(s)

Seven-fold Colors of the Rainbow

Seven-fold Creation Praise of the Lamb

Seven-fold Universality of All People

Seven-fold Reference of White Raiment/Robes/Linen to Righteousness

Seven-fold Reference to the Book of Life

Seven-fold Acknowledgement of the Tribulation Saints (Martyrs)

Seven-fold Description of the War of Armageddon

Seven-fold Exhortation from Christ for The Church to “Listen”

Seven-fold Worship of God by the Twenty-four (24) Elders

Seven-fold Reference to Christ’s Reign on Earth

Seven-fold Reference to Prophecy

Seven-fold Reference to The Day of the Lord

Seven-fold Titles of Jesus

Seven-fold Descriptions of Jesus Christ Given to the Seven Churches (Asia-Minor)

Seven-fold Reference of Jesus Christ as Faithful and True

Seven-fold Promises of the New Jerusalem

Seven-fold Reference to Christian Patience

Seven-fold Group Worship of God

Seven-fold Reference to Earthquakes

Seven-fold Reference to Lightning, Voices, Thunders

Seven-fold Reference to Crowns

Seven-fold Themes of Revelation

Seven-fold Perspectives of Christ’s Work in Revelation

Seven-fold References to the great city of Babylon

Seven-fold Description of the Demonic Locusts from the Bottomless Pit

Seven-fold Description of the Antichrist’s Army at Armageddon

Seven-fold Men Hiding from Christ on the Great Day of the Lord

Seven-fold Description of Evil Men

Seven-fold Reference to Lake of Fire Judgement

Seven-fold Evils of the False Prophet

Seven-fold Reference to the Beast’s Mark/Name/Number

Seven-fold Reference to the Bottomless Pit

Seven-fold Evils of the Beast/Antichrist

Seven-fold Reference to Satan

Seven-fold Sins of Man

Seven-fold Description of Mystery Religion Babylon

Seven-fold References to Deception of Evil Men

Seven-fold Symbolic Descriptions of Evil

Seven-fold Dooms on Babylon City

Seven-fold Luxuries of Babylon City

HOW TO STUDY THE BOOK OF REVELATION

SEVENFOLD WAYS

1. MATHEMATICALLY. Look for numbers, sequences, groupings, repetitions, clusters. Where appropriate, use simple math to calculate. Rocket science or quantum mathematics is not needed to discern God’s word. He made his word simple enough that people can figure out a simple mathematical reference.
2. SPIRITUALLY. Ask the spirit to help you discern commonality vs. difference, literal vs. symbolic, who is speaking, meanings, insight.
3. LOGICALLY AND WHOLISTICALLY. Like a text book. Look for themes, results, actions, cause and effect, understand terms and descriptions. Note other verses in the bible that support and reinforce Revelation’s concepts.
4. LITERALLY. Taking into account context, methaphors and analogies. In many (most) cases, the simple, literal interpretation is the best. When the Holy Spirit uses symbolism, it is done to a great point so that there is no mistaking the intent and use of symbolism. Parables, metaphors and analogies are used to put spiritual truth into the context of everyday life that readers would likely relate to and understand.
5. FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF GOD THE FATHER, JESUS CHRIST, HOLY SPIRIT AND ANGELS. What are they saying? To whom are they saying it to? How intense are they saying it? When are they saying it? What are they trying to accomplish by saying it? How often do they repeat it? Is is spoken before, during or after some event? Why is God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit described and named in the manner that they are?
6. DRAMATICALLY. From the perspective of sequence of time, events, participants. What are the plots?, who are the actors?, when do things occur? How dramatic are the events? What/where is the background scenery? When do the scenes of the story shift from one to the next? Is there a fairly discernable sequence of time? Who are the villians and why? Who is the supporting cast? What is the end to the story? What is the moral to the story or the “takeaway”?
7. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHURCH/BRIDE OF CHRIST, from your personal faith perspective and from that of John the Apostle’s perspective.

 Does your church resemble any of the seven (7) churches Christ addresses in Asia-Minor? Which side of the ledger might your church be on, based on Christ’s benchmarks of sin and righteousness, obedience and spirit-filled works? How do the answers to these questions apply to you on a personal level in your relationship with Christ? Will you be “naked and ashamed” at the Rapture/Harpazo? Or, will you be clothed in white and excited to meet your Savior? Will you receive one of the five crowns available from Christ, or, will your reward be withheld? Is there anything in your spiritual life to which the Holy Spirit is nudging you? Put yourself in the Apostle John’s sandals. How would you react to what he saw? How would you describe the things of today’s period that he couldn’t possibly have know about? How would you explain or describe the supernatural (heavenly or demonic)? How would you feel if you experienced what John experienced? Empathy, put yourself in another’s sandals and robe.

Based on our personalities, schooling, habits and biases, we all will skew towards one method of understanding the word of God, over other methods. That is O.K.! We are not perfect students or perfect, as Christians. However, it helps to employ some or all of these discerning strategies in understanding not only John the Apostle’s book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, but other books of the bible, as well. These strategies help immensely in understanding Revelation’s great symbolism and to get past its fantastical images, characters, events and outcomes to understand the glorious and wonderful future that is promised to Christ’s Bride and to the Tribulation Saints in eternity!

ETERNITY (TIME) & INFINITY (SPACE/DISTANCE/SIZE)

There is no running away or hiding from God because He is everywhere, according to Psalm 139:7-12. GOD IS THE CREATOR OF TIME AND SPACE.

GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING IN TIME, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. THAT WHICH OCCURRED, THAT WHICH IS OCCURRING AND THAT WHICH WILL OCCUR.

Mathematics can be used to understand both Jesus Christ and God. Symbols can have either/or/all mathematical, symbolic and logical meanings depending in the context being used.

Alpha (capital: Α, lowercase α; Ancient Greek: ἄλφα, álpha, modern pronunciation álfa) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals, it has a value of 1. In English, the noun “alpha” is used as a synonym for “beginning”, or “first” (in a series), reflecting its Greek roots.

OMEGA (capital: Ω, lowercase: ω; Greek ωμέγα) is the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeric system, the word literally means “great O” (ō mega, mega meaning “great”). The letter omega is transcribed ō or simply o. As the last letter of the Greek alphabet, Omega is often used to denote the last, the end, or the ultimate limit of a set, in contrast to ALPHA, the first letter of the Greek alphabet.

Twenty-Four (24) = God’s abundant or doubled organizational arrangement. This is implied in the Alpha and Omega letters (capital: Α, capital: Ω), which is figuratively and literally used by God/Jesus Christ in describing himself as the Alpha and Omega, First and Last. He exists first and last, in space and time.

INFINITY: Refers to “space” or something other than “time”. Goes on forever and ever. No beginning, no end. The Triune God exists in all, both inside and outside of infinity.

ETERNITY: Refers to “time” or something other than “space”. Past, Present, Future. Goes on forever and ever. No beginning, no end. The Triune God exists in all time, both inside and outside of eternity.

INFINITY LOOP SYMBOL (SPACE) = Represented by a horizontal doubling and connection of the Omega number (Great O). The enclosed circle means universalness and completeness. A point on this loop indicates “what” is being relatively measured.

ETERNITY LOOP SYMBOL (TIME) = Represented by a vertical doubling and connection of the Omega number (Great O). The enclosed circle means universalness and completeness. A point on this loop indicates “when” something relatively exists.

GOD’S TRANSCENDENCE = Represented in the space inside and outside of the Omega number (Great O). This open area means God’s is able to exist inside and outside space and time, since he created both.

This also means that GOD IS NOT LIMITED TO HOW HE CAN CHOOSE TO EXPRESS HIMSELF, IN HIS CREATION, IN SPACE OR TIME. This is one of the underlying truths of prophecy and God’s plan for his creation. GOD IS OMNIPOTENT (ALL POWERFUL, ALL KNOWING) AND OMNIPRESENT (EVERYWHERE IN TIME AND SPACE). HE KNOWS WHAT HE DID AT CREATION, WHAT HE IS DOING NOW, AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE. HE IS NOT LIMITED BY TIME (ETERNITY). HE IS BIGGER THAN ANYTHING HE CREATED IN HIS UNIVERSE. HE IS NOT LIMITED BY SPACE (INFINITY). GOD DOES NOT CREATE ANYTHING BIGGER OR GREATER THAN HIMSELF. THAT IS ILLOGICAL.

Connection point/intersection in either symbol is where its two loops meet, intersect or cross.

The Connection Point in the infinity symbol is the benchmark/middle point, of something other than time. The Connection Point in the eternity symbol is the present (here and now, this second).

The Connection Point in either symbol also represents Jesus Christ. Forgiveness by Jesus Christ is God’s benchmark or middle point for mankind. It is not how much or little we sinned, or the greatest or least of our works done, but our humble and sincere acceptance of God’s/Jesus’ offer of forgiveness for our sins. Jesus provides our connection point with God the Father, both eternally and in infinity. Jesus intercedes for us, in the past, present and future. His redemptive work on the cross at Calvary was the most glorious gift God gave mankind in a specific point in space and time.

INFINITY LOOP + ETERNITY LOOP = ALPHAOMEGA LOOP (ΑΩ); (A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF EACH SYMBOL OVERLAID ON TOP OF EACH OTHER CREATING FOUR INTERCONNECTED LOOPS). THE COMBINED FOURS LOOPS FROM THE INFINITY AND ETERNITY SYMBOLS REPRESENT A DOUBLING OF GOD’S ATTRIBUTES IN INFINITE SPACE AND ETERNAL TIME. The AlphaOmega loop symbol represents yet another doubling of God’s attributes, by combining both infinity and eternity. A doubling signifies a solid confirmation. Combining the individual loops from both infinity and eternity symbols creates four loops.

The AlphaOmega four looped symbol thus represents another doubling of a double. This confirms that He is both the AlphaOmega (double name, double description) of both infinity and eternity (double expressions of his creation of space and time), 2 x 2 = 4. THE NUMBER FOUR (4) IMPLIES UNIVERSALNESS OF SYMMETRY. GOD IS PERFECTLY REPRESENTED IN BOTH INFINITY AND ETERNITY. UNIVERSALNESS IMPLIES INFINITY AND ETERNITY. GOD’S PERFECTLY ALIGNED SYMMETRY OF CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE INDICATES INTELLIGENT DESIGN (SYMMETRY). THE UNIVERSALNESS OF GOD’S ATTRIBUTES EXIST BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF SPACE (INFINITY) AND TIME (ETERNITY). THE UNIVERSALNESS OF SYMMETRY THUS EXPRESSES YET ANOTHER “DOUBLING OF A DOUBLE” (2 X 2 = 4).

As a Christian, it doesn’t matter how big or small we are on the infinity loop. It also doesn’t matter when we exist on the eternity loop. Redemption in Christ assures us that the least on earth will become greatest in heaven, that the last on earth will become first in heaven. God’s plan of redemption, through His only begotten son, Jesus Christ assures us (those of us who have accepted Jesus’ offer of salvation) that our sins are forgiven; what we did in the past, what we are currently doing, or what we do in the future. It doesn’t matter what we do in infinity or when we do it in eternity, if we are forgiven and accepted by Jesus Christ.

Geometrically speaking, the cross of Christ has four (4), ninety degree (90) right angles that total 360 degrees (4 x 90 = 360 degrees). A perfect circle (O) has 360 degrees, which is represented in any one of the perfect infinity or eternity loops. AS SUCH, THE CROSS OF CHRIST IS ALSO ANOTHER SYMBOL THAT INHERENTLY REPRESENTS INFINITY AND ETERNITY. JUST AS GOD EXISTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF ALPHAOMEGA LOOP, HE ALSO EXISTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CROSS. THE CROSS OF CHRIST REPRESENTS THAT EXCLUSIVE POINT IN ETERNAL TIME AND INFINITE SPACE WHEN AND WHERE GOD CHOOSE TO STEP INTO HIS FINITE CREATION, VIA HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST. AS DISCUSSED ABOVE, THE CROSS OF CHRIST IS THAT MIDDLE-POINT OR BENCHMARK (IN INFINITY AND IN ETERNITY) WHERE THE ALPHA AND OMEGA SYMBOLS INTERSECT. SPIRITUALLY, WE CAN’T KNOW GOD UNLESS WE KNOW CHRIST.

Mathematically, we can’t know God’s infinite or eternal character unless Christ (the benchmark or midpoint) intercedes for us by connecting us to the Alpha and Omega loops (God). Mathematical truth is interwoven within itself. Spiritual truth is interwoven within Christ. We can know God’s character and attributes by knowing Christ’s character and attributes since he connects us to God (via the benchmark or midpoint). The Cross represents God’s infinite and eternal love for man. The Cross represents Christ’s infinite and eternal redemption of man, for those who accept him and his offer of forgiveness.

If someone were able to MATHEMATICALLY OR GEOMETRICALLY STRETCH THE LOOPS OF THE ALPHAOMEGA SYMBOL TO INFINITY, THE LOOPS WOULD BECOME LINES AND FORM A CROSS. THE CROSS OF CHRIST IS THE SIMPLEST WAY TO EXPRESS, SYMBOLICALLY, THE INFINITE AND ETERNAL NATURE OF GOD AND OF CHRIST’S FORGIVENESS OFFERED TO MANKIND.

OMNIPOTENCE, OMNIPRESENCE, AND OMNISCIENCE

The words omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience are theological terms that refer to the attributes of God. In order to under the three attributes of God that begin with the word “omni,” it is helpful to know that it is a Greek word that means “all.” There are three attributes ascribed to God and only to God.

OMNIPOTENCE

Omnipotence signifies the power to do anything at any time. That quality belongs to someone who has unlimited power. We watch superheroes and admire their strength and ability to do incredible things, but we know that power is fictitious. The power of God is real. Therefore, God can be described as omnipotent. Embedded in the definition of omnipotent or omnipotence include the following things: God is able to do anything that he chooses to do. God is not prevented from doing what is in accordance with His own nature. God has the power to do all things. Humans cannot compare to the power of God.

OMNIPRESENCE

Omnipresence is the attribute given to describe GOD WHO IS PRESENT EVERYWHERE AT ALL TIMES. We often think about God being every place as in a city or country, but when we say God is omnipresent we should think of Him being even in our thoughts and with us every minute of every day no matter what we are going through. God is close to us on our best days as well as on our worst days.

OMNISCIENCE

Omniscience describes God who knows everything there is to know without any restrictions when it comes to knowledge. Only God has that attribute. Omniscience is the theological term that refers to God’s superior knowledge and wisdom. God knows what we think even before our thoughts are formed in our mind. God knows what we will say before the words are on our tongue, according to Psalm 139:1-6 and 13-16.

OMNIPRESENCE + OMNIPOTENCE + OMNISCIENCE

ENCOMPASSING ALL PRESENCE + ENCOMPASSING ALL POWER + ECOMPASSING ALL KNOWLEDGE

So far, I have only spoken mathematically (and symbolically) of God’s infinite and eternal nature. I would be severely mistaken if I did not comment on God’s omnipresence (encompassing presence) and omnipotence (encompassing power). Both of these characteristics exist in infinity and in eternity. God’s attributes do not change. COMBINING GOD’S OMNIPRESENCE WITH HIS OMNIPOTENCE AND OMNISCIENCE CREATES WHAT IS  KNOWN AS THE OMNI LOOP.

The resulting symbol is represented below, in the form of a simple EASTER LILLY FLOWER. NOTICE THAT THERE ARE NOW SIX (6) LOOP NODES PLUS + ONE (1) CENTER NODE WHICH FORM THE SEVEN (7) NODES. Seven (7) denotes God’s divine purpose or plan. The six nodes of the three (3) loops represents God’s key attributes. The center node (midpoint or benchmark) represents Christ, or the center of God’s attributes. All of God’s attributes come together in the form of one man, Jesus Christ.

CHRIST CENTER POINT = Connects man to God, connects all of God’s attributes into one point.

Without Christ at the center or midpoint, the ALPHA/OMEGA/OMNI (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) symbol would not be connected at the middle and would be thus broken. No mathematical connections can be made if the elements are not connected.

OMNI LOOP = OMNIPRESENCE (always present in the past, present and future) Plus (+) OMNIPOTENT (all powerful,) Plus (+) OMNISCIENT (all knowing, all knowledge, intelligence, wisdom).

WITH CHRIST, THE ALPHA/OMEGA/OMNI SYMBOL BECOMES DIVINELY COMPLETE AND CONNECTED AS REPRESENTED BY THE SEVEN (7) HOLY ELEMENTS OR ATTRIBUTES OF THE I AM. Christ connects together all the holy elements of I AM so that man can begin to understand Him. Without Christ, man has no chance of understanding or knowing God. Because God loves us so much, he took his unknowable attributes and put them into a form that all men could relate to, the form of another man (Christ).

Through Christ . . . his (7) BEHAVIORS, ACTIONS, WORDS, SUFFERINGS, FORGIVENESS OF SINS, RESURRECTION, GLORY . . . is the only way we can remotely begin to understand God’s (7) UNLIMITED NATURE, SPIRITUALLY, MATHEMATICALLY, LOGICALLY, POWERFULLY, LOVINGLY,

WONDERFULLY and so forth. GOD TOOK HIMSELF OUT OF THE UNKNOWABLE AND PUT HIMSELF INTO THE KNOWABLE PACKAGE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, SO THAT WE (MANKIND) WOULD HAVE A FINITE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING WHO HE IS. Man has finite knowledge, wisdom, sight, understanding, love and so forth. The finite mind of man can’t begin to understand the infinite mind of God.

We can’t reach an understanding of God by our finite abilities, therefore, God reached down into our finite world, out of his infinite and eternal realm, so we could know him through Jesus Christ. Thus, the more you know Christ, the more you will know, and understand God. The beauty and divine elements of the “I AM” can be understood in something as mathematically simple or complex as the Alpha/Omega/Omni symbol, or in something as beautifully simple or complex as the form of the Easter Lilly. Even a child can begin to contemplate who and what God is when he is described in the form of an Easter Lilly.

THE DANCE OF PETALS

Now, let’s take a stroll through the garden and observe the petals of various flowers. You’ll notice that in some flowers, particularly those with a large number of petals, there’s an intriguing arrangement. Petals are often organized in a way that approximates the Golden Ratio.

For example, consider the daisy. It’s not uncommon to find daisies with 21 or 34 petals, both of which are Fibonacci numbers. What’s even more captivating is the arrangement of these petals. They tend to form two distinct spirals—one spiraling clockwise and the other counterclockwise. The number of spirals often corresponds to consecutive Fibonacci numbers.

THE FIBONACCI CONNECTION

To understand why this happens, we need to delve into the Fibonacci sequence. This is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on). This sequence often appears in nature’s growth patterns, including the arrangement of petals. The Fibonacci sequence, with its spiraling growth, provides an efficient way for nature to maximize the exposure of each petal to sunlight and rainfall. It’s as if nature has a mathematical blueprint for the optimal distribution of resources.

The value of C is determined by the following formula: AB / AC = AC / CB. C divides segment AB proportionately: = 1.6180339887… is an irrational number. However, it turns out that, mystically, this number plays a major role in the Creation. WE SEE IT IN GEOMETRY, THE STRUCTURE OF GALAXIES, QUANTUM PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, THE DESIGN OF PLANTS, IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE.

NATURE’S AESTHETIC CODE

The presence of the Golden Ratio in flower petals is a testament to the inherent elegance of nature. It’s a reminder that even in the most delicate and intricate aspects of the natural world, mathematics plays a silent but profound role. The next time you gaze upon a garden in full bloom, take a moment to appreciate the mathematical symphony hidden within each petal—a silent ode to the Golden Ratio and nature’s timeless beauty.

So, as you explore the world of flowers and petals, remember that behind the vibrant colors and delicate forms lies a mathematical elegance that’s been captivating curious minds for centuries. The Golden Ratio, in all its subtlety, continues to be a source of wonder, reminding us that art and mathematics are not separate realms but intertwined in the very fabric of our world.

Each petal or node explains one of God’s attributes. The center point represents Christ and shows how he ties together all of God’s attributes (the petals) so we can know who God is. Simple enough that a child can understand this, without having to know logic or mathematics. God expresses himself eloquently so that ALL of us can know him, even those who are the smallest of us. All we have to do is look for Christ in the center of the flower and we can begin to understand.

Without the center of the Easter Lilly, the Lilly would not have something for the petals to connect to. The petals would exist is a singular or detached fashion and make no sense, and have no beauty or form. The petals would exist in a vacuum and be unknown. The beauty of the flower would be lost. God does not exist in a vacuum, detached from us so we can’t know him. God wants to be known, God wants us to see the beauty of his creation, God wants to “connect” with us, God wants to tabernacle (live and abide with) his children. How does God do this? Through his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

I have gone from explaining God in somewhat of a complex mathematical and symbolic way using the Alpha/Omega/Omni Loop. I have used logic and words trying to explain and describe who God is and what his Son, Jesus Christ represents on God’s behalf. I hope that I have succeeded in explaining who God and Jesus Christ are in something simple enough that even a child could understand . . . the Easter Lilly. We can attempt to know God mathematically, logically, descriptively and through his creation. Ultimately, the best way to know God is by understanding Christ. The best way to know and understand Christ is to accept his offer of Salvation, to understand why he died on the cross and what his resurrection means for us. This what the gospel of Christ is all about.

THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF MAN

The Bible suggests that a man’s years are numbered to 70, 80 by strength. If God’s first phase of his plan for mankind is 7,000 years, then the significance of my life time in his plan is thus;

70 years / 7,000 years = .01. If I live to be 70, my existence in God’s 7,000 year plan is only one (1) percent in his current plan’s time allotment. Man exists but in a mere speck of time, in God’s eternity time loop. 1% out 100% is almost unnoticeable.

Mathematically, we can’t divide the finite by the infinite. However, to gain a bit of perspective, we can suggest a hypothetical.

If eternity were 7,000,000 (7 million) years, which we know it is not, God’s current 7,000 year plan phase is: 7,000 years / 7,000,000 years = .01 or 1% of eternity. The entire history of mankind would go almost unnoticed in eternity.

Thus, a single man’s existence in a hypothetical 7,000,000 years eternity would 1% of 1%. In other works, a really small number, or not much considering eternity. SINCE WE KNOW ETERNITY HAS NO BEGINNING OR END, WE CAN’T TRULY ASSIGN A NUMBER TO IT AND

CALCULATE MAN’S TRUE SIGNIFICANCE. THE POINT IS, THE LONGER YOU CONSIDER THE EXTENT OF ETERNITY, THE SMALLER AND MORE INSIGNIFICANT MAN BECOMES. The larger the number you use to approximate eternity and calculate man’s significance, the smaller he becomes (statistically) to the point of almost being non-existent. Statistically speaking, our existence would be the equivalent of having an infinite number of zero’s (0) following the decimal point (.00000000000 . . . 1).

WHAT ARE WE THAT GOD IS MINDFUL OF US? WE DON’T EVEN REPRESENT THE SMALLEST OF A FLEA-SPECK OF TIME OR SPACE, IN ETERNITY OR INFINITY. WHEN CHRIST ACKNOWLEDGES US TO THE FATHER (GOD), WE THEN GAIN SIGNIFICANCE. WE GAIN SIGNIFICANCE WHEN WE ACCEPT CHRIST’S OFFER OF FORGIVENESS AND BECOMES HIS;

CHRIST IS THE ONE WHO GIVES US SIGNIFICANCE AND MEANING IN ETERNITY (ETERNAL LIFE)

. . . “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I WILL NOT BLOT OUT HIS NAME OUT OF THE BOOK OF LIFE, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.” (Rev. 3:5).

We really can’t understand eternity until we are in it. The only way we will or can exist in eternity is through our belief and acceptance of whom Christ is. The Bible CLEARLY states that Christ gives us eternal life (life in eternity), if we accept his offer of forgiveness and salvation. God will not allow us(mankind) to live in an eternal state of sin. Through Christ and his forgiveness of our sins, God allows us to live eternal life in righteousness (and not sinfulness).

ONCE THE SEVEN THOUSAND (7,000) YEAR PLAN OF GOD’S DIVINE PURPOSE OR PLAN FOR MAN IS COMPLETE, WHAT THEN?

Again, we won’t know until God reveals it to us. Does God have an eternal plan for man (or me and you)? Yes, I believe he does. Why would he go through 7,000 years of history in dealing with men, and in sending his Son to earth . . . all for naught? This would negate the work that Christ did on the cross, for us. If he doesn’t have a plan for all of us, you and me, why would Christ promise us eternal, glorified bodies that will never die, never thirst, never hunger, never feel pain, never be scorched or frozen? God has a plan for us, or else he wouldn’t have promised that we will exist eternally.

What might God’s plan be for us? The Bible doesn’t seem to really say anything after the Millennial reign of Christ (final 1,000 years plan of God). True enough. Let’s see what the Bible DOES say about God, and maybe we can get a hint (or two) of what might occur in eternity.

Genesis starts off by saying God created. We also know, with a good deal of certainty, the God created angels before the earth and us. Thus, God has given us an indication that he created in eternity past (angels, heavenly realm or dimension) and created presently (7,000 years of man on earth). I will suggest that God will create again in eternity future. He is not done. He will continue to create, according to His eternal plan or purpose. He renewed and recreated the earth after the flood, he renewed and recreated the earth after the Tribulation.

God is constantly creating, always has, and is now, and always will. It is part of his being. God delights in creating. He delights in making his power manifest within the creation. What might he create? He created classes or groupings of angels, he created four (4) very unique creatures or ‘beasts’ who have direct access to his throne, he created the different nationalities, races, tribes and groupings of men, he created sea life, animal life, bird life, microscopic life, the physical universe (galaxies, suns, planets).

 There is a physical realm or dimension and spiritual realm or dimension. Might he create more variety of physical life in the physical realm? Might he create more variety of beings in the spiritual dimension? Might he create more variety in the universal realm or dimension? Might he create entirely new dimensions or realms? Might he create more or greater direct access to these dimensions or realms? What about our role interacting with God’s future creative plans. How might we fit in? What might He expect of us? What aspect of it might he want us to ‘subdue’, like his expectation of Adam and Eve with the earth at Genesis. We have to exist at his chosen point in eternity future, to find out.

I believe God will continue expanding his creation for eternity. I believe, that through Jesus Christ, God will have chosen redeemed men, from throughout the combined 7,000 years of human history, to participate in God’s continued, eternal creation. God is just getting warmed up to show his created what he can do in creation. God’s nature is to make known and expand his glory. God is not finite, but infinite. God is not ‘one and done’ with the earth or the universe. The Holy Spirit is clear when God says “he makes all things new.”

 This is not to infer that what God has made is inferior or broken down or needs to be replaced. That is a finite mind speaking. What I am inferring is that it is God’s pleasure to create anew, that which he wants. After God creates, he says “it is good.” The heavens and angels marveled at his creation of earth and man. Those of us alive with eyes to see and ears to hear and lips to taste and noses to smell and brains to discern, marvel at what we have on earth and can see in the night time sky. Might angels and redeemed men, participate in and marvel at God’s creative efforts in eternity future? I believe so.

This is called forecasting the future based on what transpired in the past. Simple enough. Not rocket science. In data science we call this a “trend analysis.” God does not act in a haphazard or chaotic way, as our finite minds might believe or discern. God has a method and purpose in his activity, no matter how infinite or complex it might seem to us. The Bible is full of repetitive patterns in God’s dealings with mankind. Just look at how God deals with mankind’s sins. His pattern is consistent through Jesus Christ (the only way to the Father is through the Son).

Could God choose to change the pattern or methods of his creative effort in eternity future? Sure, He is God. He can do as ever he pleases. For those of us redeemed by Christ, we can excitingly look forward to a point in eternity future when we will be blessed to see the answer to this question.

In an effort to continue providing hints at what might God and Jesus Christ have in store for those who love him, all we have to do is look at the various gifts that God gives us through his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. I won’t create a grocery list of items for you, you will need to find these in the Bible and understand them for yourself. In doing so, you will come to value and understand the gifts. Answer to yourself what the possession of some of these gifts might imply? What form or function or value would they have in eternity? Why would you need them in eternity? What purpose would they serve God in eternity, from his perspective? Good questions, and ones you can actually answer yourself.

One last hint regarding God’s future plans in eternity.

I’m going to have to start at the beginning of a short trend line, in order to bring you up to speed on the hint. We know that at the end of Tribulation period, the population of mankind has been absolutely decimated. No, man has not been completely or totally obliterated from the earth, but his number has been drastically and dramatically reduced. During the Millennial reign of Christ (final 1,000 years), we know that the planet has been renewed to an ‘Eden-like’ state (perfect environment). God allows those left on earth, at the end of the Tribulation, to regenerate and repopulate the earth. Men will live life spans equal to those lived at the time of Eden, hundreds of years long.

Due to the exponential (mathematical) growth of the population living so long, there will be a population explosion. How do we know this? Rev. 20:8 indicates that at Satan’s final rebellion at the end of the Millennial Reign of Christ, he gathers (yet again) an extremely large number of men to rebel against God and Christ, “the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.” Figuratively, this number could be in the billions and most likely more. All these people come from a small remnant of people that started repopulating the earth 1,000 years earlier (at the beginning of the millennium). Putting this into perspective, today’s population is around 7.5 or 8.0 billion. It has taken mankind 6,000 years plus to put that many bodies on the earth. Wars, famines, pestilence, sin, abortions, poverty, malnutrition, disease, etc., have all worked to keep mankind’s population numbers in check.

What would happen if ALL of these limiting factors in mankind’s procreation were suddenly eliminated (or significantly reduced) at the beginning of Christ’s Millennial reign? How quickly could mankind’s population grow into the tens or hundreds of billions on a renewed and recreated earth managed by Christ’s rule?

Now, to the end of the trend line and the hint. The Bible gives no mention what happens to men on earth, after Christ’s 1,000 reign is finished. Logically, we can assume that men will continue procreating. If the earth gets full, where will they go? What happens to them? We do know that an unbelievably large number of men will be consumed by God’s fire during Satan’s final, rebellion attempt that finally results in his being thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone. “the number of whom is as the sand of the sea,” (Rev. 20:8) is how many men are destroyed at the end of the final 1,000 year period. Are we to interpret this to mean ALL men, or a subset number of all men? The Bible does not say ALL men, so at a minimum, we should interpret this to be that there will still be men on earth.

 These men will continue procreating as they are in fleshly bodies. Will the earth have to repopulate itself once again? Or will God allow mankind to continue growing, and repopulating

to the point that men have to migrate somewhere else? Where else might they migrate to in the vast universe of God’s creation? Might God create yet another habitat for man, or will he use something he has already created? I guess we will find out in eternity future. I pray that you will be there to experience God’s plan for mankind and for you. It sound’s exciting! To be there, please accept Jesus Christ’s free offer of salvation, through his forgiveness of your sins, the shedding of his blood and resurrection. You will be given a front row ticket and a seat.

. . . “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17).

. . . “And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.” (Psalm 64:9).

. . . “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9).

. . . “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” (Rev. 21: 1).

. . . “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.” (Rev. 21:5).

. . . To Be Continued . . .

B-DNA, the informational molecule for life on earth, appears to contain ratios structured around the irrational number 1.618…, often known as the “golden ratio”. This occurs in the ratio of the length:width of one turn of the helix; the ratio of the spacing of the two helices; and in the axial structure of the molecule which has ten-fold rotational symmetry. That this occurs in the information-carrying molecule for life is unexpected, and suggests the action of some process. What this process might be is unclear, but it is central to any understanding of the formation of DNA, and so life.

An interesting feature of living organisms on earth is a seeming tendency for their morphology to be structured around the “golden ratio”, an irrational number, often denoted by the Greek letter 𝛷Φ (Phi). Some 35 years ago it was proposed that even DNA might also be structured around ΦΦ which, were it the case, would be remarkable, with “…considerable historical, theological, mathematical and, above all, aesthetical interest”. Since then, knowledge of the atomic structure together with the ability to model DNA have both improved, providing the opportunity to better test, with greater precision, to what extent DNA might show structure(s) with ratios convergent toward ΦΦ.

An increasingly accurate approximation to ΦΦ is found in any number series constructed using the simple rule that, beginning with any two real numbers (and the proviso that both cannot be zero), each successive number in the series is the sum of its two predecessors. Applying this rule in its simplest form (where the first two numbers are 0 and 1) gives the Fibonacci series ([0], 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 …). Division of a number in such a series by its immediate predecessor converges to ΦΦ as the series progresses, while ΦΦ may be calculated by:

Φ=(5−−√+1)/2=1.6180339…

THE STRUCTURE OF CANONICAL B-DNA CONVERGES TO ΦΦ IN THE RATIO OF THE LENGTH:WIDTH OF ONE TURN OF THE HELIX; IN THE SPACING OF THE TWO HELICES; AND IN THE AXIAL ARRANGEMENT OF THE ATOMS. THIS IS UNEXPECTED AND SUGGESTS THE ACTION OF SOME EXTERNAL PROCESS. THE DETERMINATION OF WHAT THIS PROCESS MIGHT BE REMAINS TO BE FOUND, BUT IS CENTRAL TO ANY UNDERSTANDING OF THE ORIGIN OF LIFE.

The ratio of 8/5 = 1.6 and 5/3 = 1.66 …, which coincides with the proportions of the ARK OF THE COVENANT, THE ALTAR AND NOAH’S ARK. 

Table 1 shows the measurements of the ARK OF THE COVENANT, ITS COVERING, THE ALTAR, AND NOAH’S ARK as determined by the Most High. All of them have the same ratios close to the ‘golden ratio’ (). All of these ratios correspond to the ratios of the three numbers in the Fibonacci sequence: 3, 5, and 8 (8/5 =1.6, 5/3 =1.66…)

The value of C is determined by the following formula: AB / AC = AC / CB. C divides segment AB proportionately: = 1.6180339887… is an irrational number. However, it turns out that, mystically, this number plays a major role in the Creation. We see it in geometry, the structure of galaxies, quantum physics, biology, the design of plants, in art and architecture.

The Creation can be represented as an information space of concepts expressed in symbols.

INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MOST HIGH

1. Terumah 25:10 reads, “They shall make an Ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide and a cubit and a half high.”

2. Terumah 25:17 reads, “Overlay this Tabernacle with pure gold and golden rings and poles to carry the Ark. You shall make a cover of pure gold with two gold Cherubim on both ends of the cover.”

3. Terumah 27:1 reads, “Build an altar of acacia wood, three cubits high; it shall be square, five cubits long and five cubits wide.”

4. In Noah 6:15, the Most High instructs Noah on how to build the Ark: “This is how you shall build it: the ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high.”

THE ARK’S GEOMETRY AND THE GOLDEN RATIO

Figure 2 summarizes the relationships of those measurements and of the depth mentioned in Genesis. The major transverse chord (maximum beam) is located at the center of the moon pool. The expression “moon pool” is chosen because the vertical hole through the vessel reminds us of the vertical hole in an off shore drill rig vessel. The Ark’s moon pool provided forced air ventilation via the roof opening (wave action), access for handling anchor stones, access for dumping garbage and manure, and provided a “softening” of the buoyancy amidships. This last was crucial to maintenance of the structural integrity of the vessel in heavy seas. Without it, the hogging and sagging stresses could have demolished the vessel.

The distance from this major chord to the stern of the vessel is 3819 inches.

[1] 6180 / 3819 = 1.618

The distance to the bow, therefore is the difference or 2361 inches.

[2] 6180 / 2361 = 1.618 x 1.618 (& is 1 + 1.618)

The beam was established by multiplying the desired deck area by 1.6180 then dividing that by the length of the vessel. This describes the smallest rectangle into which the boat shape will fit. Ea’s (Yahweh’s?) requirement was that the area be 44,100 square feet (from the Epic of Gilgamesh). The Genesis account is nearly the same area. It differed mostly in that they used a cubit of 20.6″ as compared to the great cubit of 21″ and asked for the area by stating one of the principle dimensions. Because the shape of the Ark was developed from a “camber” curve and ellipse (shown in Figure 2), the area inside the deck “circumference” exceeds the 44,100 square feet by exactly 5289.67 square feet. The designers therefore assigned this as the required area to be taken out by putting a rectangular hole through the raft. The Moon pool dimensions approximate this area difference. Note that this is a spectacular “coincidence” detractors would ask us to swallow as chance.

Their design then requires the moon pool area be 761,713 square inches. The total area inside of the “deck edge outline” was 7,112,113 square inches. The area of the deck is then the desired 6,350,400 square inches. This area, multiplied by 1.61803399 is the area of the circumscribed rectangle or 10,275,163 square inches. The rectangle width (and maximum beam of the vessel) is this larger area (10,275,163) divided by the desired length of 6180 inches. This was how Noah decided how wide to build his vessel.

The width of the rectangle is 1663 inches, 79.17 great Babylonian cubits, 80.73 Egyptian Cubits or 138 1/2 feet!

[3] (1662.65 x 6180) / (44,100 x 144in^2/ft^2) = 1.6180

This validates the lofting method. The camber circle and ellipse is a required method to produce a hydrodynamic shape that has exactly one acre of real deck space while still including a functioning moon pool; and, be 6180 inches long. (10,000 / phi or 10,000 x [phi – 1]).

[4] 10,000 x (1.6180 – 1) = 6180

Noah was nothing, if not consistent. He went on to determine the length of the moon pool by making it equal to the vessel’s length divided by (L / 1 + 1.6180). The width (323 inches) was simply the required area divided by its length. The computer faired lines showed the measured 138 feet to not have been taken at the widest point. The measurement was made at the intersection of iron readings forward of the place the computer identified as the most probable widest point. The fitted curve shows the maximum beam occurs behind this measured point and not at it.

No one in 1985 had tumbled to the principles controlling the location of the maximum beam. There being no transverse line of iron masses located there, the maximum beam wasn’t directly measured. Your author was similarly ignorant of the need to measure the beam at this point in 1990. (Your author didn’t tumble to the pattern in the artifact or of planet period until August 19, 1991. One wonders how much more there is that we are not seeing.) Note, however, that the curve for the deck edge developed by the camber curve fits the actual dimensions only if the major chord occurs at the center of the moon pool. Genesis records the depth to be 30 cubits. 1663 divided by the square of phi (2.6180), produces 635 inches, 30.24 great Babylonian cubits or 30.82 Egyptian cubits.

            [5] 1663 / 635 approximates 1.6180 x 1.6180

Given the variety of lengths the ancients called a cubit, it appears that both the Sumerian and Genesis accounts are “true”. Only the length of the cubit differs slightly. THE FACT THE PHI RATIO SHOWS UP IN UNITS OF MEASURE ONLY IN INCHES, IT ALSO APPEARS THAT IT WAS THE INCH AND NOT THE CUBIT THAT SERVED AS THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION DIMENSIONING UNIT. The cubit appears to be a unit of measure employed by later examiners. However, the iron indications were approximately one cubit apart throughout the artifact. The clincher on this assumption of depth (recognizing Noah’s penchant for symmetry) is that WHEN THE AVERAGE WIDTH IS ADDED TO THE CALCULATED DEPTH, THE SUM EQUALS THE MAXIMUM BEAM!

In all of this, the slight variations from “perfect” are unavoidable because of the inexactness of the irrational number, itself. IN THE DESIGN MEASUREMENTS OF NOAH’S ARK AND THE ARK OF THE COVENANT, THE GOLDEN RATIO IS AN EXACT MATCH TO THEIR MEASUREMENTS!

I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA

Solomon’s Temple Model has been designed based on the Biblical ratio/code of “1.666666…” The image is accompanied by the list of additional features related to the Temple with a similar structural ratio of “1.666666…”

THE ALPHA AND OMEGA | REVELATION

Revelation 1:8 I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty

Revelation 1:11 Saying, I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Revelation 22:13 I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

It is said that a number of Renaissance artists also used the golden ratio when creating their art.  The Golden Ratio can be found in Da Vinci’s “The Annunciation”,” Madonna with Child and Saints”, “The Mona Lisa” and “St. Jerome.” LEONARDO DA VINCI WAS ESPECIALLY KNOWN FOR USING THE RATIO IN HIS WORK. Due to the fact that there were so many examples of the GOLDEN RATIO IN HIS WORK “THE LAST SUPPER”, an example of this work has been provided. 

In contemplating the connection between math and God’s character, it becomes clear that nothing in the universe is separate from the divine order. From the grandeur of galaxies to the intricacies of a flower, mathematics serves as the language through which God communicates His precision, perfection, and prophetic revelations. As we marvel at the wonders of creation, let us recognize the beauty of the mathematical tapestry that unveils the mysteries of our Creator.

In contemplating the connection between math and God’s character, it becomes clear that nothing in the universe is separate from the divine order. From the grandeur of galaxies to the intricacies of a flower, mathematics serves as the language through which God communicates His precision, perfection, and prophetic revelations. As we marvel at the wonders of creation, let us recognize the beauty of the mathematical tapestry that unveils the mysteries of our Creator.

TWELVE-FOLD TITLES/DESCRIPTIONS OF GOD:

1. Lord. (7X) (Rev. 1:8, 1:10, 4:11, 6:10, 11:15, 14:13, 15:4)
2. God. (70X) (Rev. 1:1, 1:2, 1:6, 1:9, 2:7, 3:2, 3:12, 3:14, 5:9, 5:10, 6:9, 7:2, 7:3, 7:10, 7:11, 7:12, 7:15, 8:2, 8:4, 9:4, 9:13, 10:7, 11:1, 11:4, 11:11, 11:13, 11:16, 11:19, 12:5, 12:6, 12:10, 12:17, 13:6, 14:4, 14:5, 14:7, 14:10, 14:12, 14:19, 15:1, 15:2, 15:3, 15:7, 15:8, 16:1, 16:9, 16:11, 16:19, 16:21, 17:17, 18:5, 18:20, 19:5, 19:9, 19:10, 19:17, 20:4, 20:6, 20:9, 20:12, 21:2, 21:3, 21:4, 21:7, 21:11, 21:23, 22:3, 22:9, 22:18, 22:19)
3. Almighty. (1X). (Rev. 1:8)
4. Lord God. (5X). (Rev. 18:8, 19:1, 19:6, 22:5, 22:6)
5. Lord Almighty. (1X). (Rev. 1:8)
6. God Almighty. (2X). (Rev. 16:14, 19:15)
7. Lord God Almighty. (5X). (Rev. 4:8, 11:17, 15:3, 16:7, 21:22)
8. Alpha / Omega. (4X). (Rev. 1:8, 1:11, 21:6, 22:13)
9. Father. (5X). (Rev. 1:6, 2:27, 3:5, 3:21, 14:1)
10. beginning / ending. (3X). (Rev. 1:18, 21:6, 22:13)
11. which is, was, is to come. (3X). (Rev. 1:4, 1:8, 4:8)
12. first and last (4X). (Rev. 1:11, 1:17, 2:8, 22:13)

Commentary: Names and Titles are Capitalized, descriptions are not. Three individual names of God can be joined to form four (4) combinations of names, all properly representing the power, majesty and glory of God. God refers to himself as Lord, seven (7) times. Seven (7) represents God’s divinely determined completeness to his plan or purpose. Lord suggests supreme rulership and authority. His name of God, is repeated seventy (70) times. (7×10=70). Ten (10) represents God’s allness or completeness. This name of God, is the ONLY subject, in all of Revelation, to have seventy (70) references. The combinations of God’s names result in fewer references, but they are all derivatives his three (3) basic names, Lord – God – Almighty. By using these three basis names, God is intensely emphasizing who he is. By arranging them into additional combinations, adds another measure of importance and description as to who He is. The name of Jesus Christ, also shares the same naming characteristics as the Father’s names.

TWELVE-FOLD REFERENCES TO A HEAVENLY BOOK:

1. . . . “And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the THRONE A BOOK WRITTEN WITHIN AND ON THE BACKSIDE, SEALED WITH SEVEN SEALS.” (Rev. 5:1).
2. . . . “And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to OPEN THE BOOK, and to loose the seals thereof?” (Rev. 5:2).
3. . . . “And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to OPEN THE BOOK, neither to look thereon.” (Rev. 5:3).
4. . . . “And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to READ THE BOOK, neither to look thereon.” (Rev. 5:4).
5. . . . “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to OPEN THE BOOK, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” (Rev. 5:5).
6. . . . “And he came and TOOK THE BOOK out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.” (Rev. 5:7).
7. . . . “And when he had TAKEN THE BOOK, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full or odours, which are the prayers of saints.” (Rev. 5:8).
8. . . . “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou are worth to TAKE THE BOOK, AND OPEN THE SEALS thereof: for thou was slain, and has redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation:” (Rev. 5:9).
9. . . . “And he had in his hand A LITTLE BOOK open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth.” (Rev. 10:2).
10. . . . “And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take THE LITTLE BOOK which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.” (Rev. 10:8).
11. . . . “And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me THE LITTLE BOOK. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.” (Rev. 10:9).
12. . . . “And I TOOK THE LITTLE BOOK out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.” (Rev. 10:10).

Commentary: Rev. 5:1-5, 7-9, reference the book of wrath that has the seven seals which Christ is the only one worthy enough to open. Rev. 10:2, 8-10, references a little book of prophecy that “tastes sweet, but when eaten, becomes bitter in the belly”. Both books are prophetic in nature. THE BOOK WHICH CHRIST OPENS IS OBVIOUSLY A SERIES OF PROPHECIES THAT INDICATE THE JUDGEMENTS CHRIST ADMINISTERS TO START THE TRIBULATION. The second book of prophecies handed by a mighty, glorious angel to John is a bit of an enigma. The book could contain prophecies regarding other events in the Tribulation period that we don’t know about, or events that we do know about as stated in the book of Revelation.

 As the book of Revelation is generally considered the largest book in the Bible concerning prophecy, the two heavenly books described above (CHRIST’S BOOK OR ROLE OF SEALS, THE MIGHTY ANGEL’S LITTLE BOOK OF BITTERNESS) ARE TWO PROPHECY BOOKS CONTAINED WITHIN THE PROPHECY OF REVELATION. Prophecies within prophecy. Interestingly, Revelation is chock-full of references to BOOKS BEING USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOD’S ORDER OF THINGS.

There is also a book of life referenced many places throughout Revelation. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THINGS IN GOD’S ADMINISTRATION ARE “WRITTEN DOWN IN BOOKS” (OR LEDGERS, IF YOU WANT TO USE AN ACCOUNTING TERM). ULTIMATELY, EVERY CHRISTIAN’S NAME IS WRITTEN DOWN IN THE BOOK OF LIFE. John the Apostle was instructed by the Holy Spirit to ‘write’ down what he saw and/or heard.

The ABCs (7) of Salvation through Jesus Christ (the Lamb)

1. (7) Admit/Acknowledge/Accept that you are sinner. Ask (7) God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins.

. . . “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).

. . . “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” (Romans 3:10).

. . . “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8).

B. Believe Jesus is Lord. Believe that (7) Jesus Christ is who He claimed to (7) be; that He was both fully God (7) and fully man and that we are (7) saved through His death, burial, and resurrection. (7) Put your trust in Him as your (7) only hope of salvation. Become a son (7) or daughter of God by receiving Christ. (7777777) 7×7

. . . “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:15-17). For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).

C. Call upon His name, Confess (7) with your heart and with your lips (7) that Jesus is your Lord and Savior.

. . . “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10)

GREAT WHITE THRONE AND ETERNAL JUDGEMENT

SEVEN-FOLD REFERENCE TO LAKE OF FIRE JUDGEMENT

1. “He that hath an ear, let hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of THE SECOND DEATH (LAKE OF FIRE).” (Rev. 2:11).
2. “The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he SHALL BE TORMENTED WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever; and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosover receiveth the mark of his name.” (Rev. 14:10-11).
3. “And THE BEAST was taken, and with him THE FALSE PROPHET that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These BOTH WERE CAST ALIVE INTO A LAKE OF FIRE BURNING WITH BRIMSTONE.” (Rev. 19:20).
4. “And the devil that deceived them was cast into THE LAKE OF FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, WHERE THE BEAST AND THE FALSE PROPHET ARE, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” (Rev. 20:10).
5. “And death and hell were cast into THE LAKE OF FIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND DEATH.” (Rev. 20:14).
6. “And whosover was not found written in the book of life WAS CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE.” (Rev. 20:15).
7. “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part IN THE LAKE WHICH BURNETH WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH.” (Rev. 21:8).

The lake of fire is also known as the ‘second death’. This is the final place of burning, everlasting torment for Satan, the antichrist, the false prophet and those un-saved, un-believing souls from throughout the ages found NOT to be in the book of life, at the white throne judgement, at the end of the Millennium. The lake of fire and second death are also reserved for those deceived during the Tribulation who took the mark of the beast and worshipped him and his image.

 The evil dead are resurrected to be judged by Christ for their evil works and for their rejection of Him who offered himself for their salvation and forgiveness of their sins. As a result of their sins and judgment, they are cast into the lake of fire that represents a second death (the first death being physical body death and souls/spirits being in Hell). The evil dead are resurrected into bodies and cast into the lake of fire to be severely tormented, having no rest day or night, and are absent from a loving God and their Savior who offered himself for them.

THE GREAT IRONY IS THAT THESE PEOPLE RECEIVED EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANTED. THEY REFUSED CHRIST AND WANTED NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM, THEY WANTED TO EXIST IN ETERNITY WITHOUT COMMUNION WITH GOD AND CHRIST, ON THEIR OWN TERMS. THEY LITERALLY RECEIVED WHAT THEY ASKED FOR. THE STENCH OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL TORMENT RISES UP IN SMOKE, FOR ETERNITY.

God made both man and angels as eternal beings, hence they will exist forever in one state or another. Which state will any of us choose to exist in? The choice is up to us, and God grants us the freedom to make that choice for ourselves. For better or worse, we have no one to blame (certainly not God) except ourselves for whatever choices we make on earth.

MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALISE THIS UNTILL IT’S TOO LATE: STANDING AT THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST

TWELVE-FOLD REFERENCES TO THE 24 HEAVENLY ELDERS WHO WORSHIP GOD

1. . . . “And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” (Rev. 4:4).
2. . . . “The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Rev. 4:10-11).
3. . . . “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” (Rev. 5:5).
4. . . . “And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.” (Rev. 5:6).
5. . . . “And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.” (Rev. 5:8).
6. . . .”And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands.” (Rev. 5:11).
7. . . . “And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.” (Rev. 5:14).
8. . . . “And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.” (Rev. 7:11-12).
9. . . . “And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? And whence came they?” (Rev. 7:13).
10. . . . “And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God. Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.” (Rev. 11:16-17).
11. . . . “And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” (Rev. 14:3).
12. . . . “And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen: Alleluia.” (Rev. 19:4).

Commentary: Numbers within numbers, meanings within meanings. There are twelve (12) references to twenty (24) elders. These twenty-four (24) elders are described as: These twenty-four (24) elders are described as:

1. Each being around the throne. They are in the presence of God, in his throne room and can visibly see his throne.
2. Each elder having a special “seat”, thus there are twenty-four (24) seats around the throne for the eldes to sit on. These are defined as “seats” and not as “thrones.” The 24 elders do not sit on thrones.
3. Each being clothed in “white” raiment. Raiment is form of clothing. White is analogous to righteousness, holy, redeemed.
4. Each having a crown(s) of “gold.” A physical, gold crown identifies status, position, reward, righteousness, and authority.
5. Each fall down and worships God.
6. Each cast their crown(s) before the throne. This is a symbolic act of worship and acknowledges him who gave them their crown(s).
7. Each gives glory and honour to him who sits on the throne.
8. One elder identifies who Christ is and that he is worthy to open the seals of the book (of wrath).
9. Each has a harp (musical instrument) that is played in the presence of God for his enjoyment.
10. Each has a vial full of odour (something pleasing to God) which are the prayers of his saints.
11. One elder identifies and describes the Tribulation Saints who were beheaded and martyred during the Tribulation.
12. Each fall on their face and gives thanks to God for being God (reigning).

Twelve (12) descriptions contained in twelve (12) references or verses that come from throughout the book of Revelation. The twenty-four (24) elders are part of God’s divine government and serve as a sort of divine council of righteous representatives. They serve several main functions for God. They worship him. They represent his righteousness. They identify him, who he is, what he does, what he has done. They identify and acknowledge other righteous entities (Jesus Christ, Tribulation Martyrs, Prayers of Saints).

 They do things that are pleasing to God, such as playing harps and giving him vials of the prayers of saints. Thus, they serve the Lord God. The Bible is somewhat silent on exactly who these twenty-four (24) elders are. They are introduced in John the Apostles vision AFTER the Church [Bride of Christ] has been raptured/harpozoed and is in God’s throne room, witnessing Jesus Christ open the first of the seven seal judgements. Some suggest that these 24 ‘Elders’ are a select representation of saints from the Church Age. They are NOT angels.

In any case, collectively, they represent the MVP’s (most valuable or ‘fruitfull’  players) on Jesus Christ’s team. They are not loved any more or less than any other redeemed man. God and Jesus Christ love everyone equally. However, these ‘MVP’s’ did something extraordinary or extremely unique or beneficial for the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ when they walked the earth. What these things might be, we don’t know. Only Christ and God know.

In any case, whatever they did was extremely beneficial and pleasing to God which earned them the special status of being an ‘MVP’ and on the ‘dream team’ (using a sports term). They were also awarded special crowns to reflect whatever they did or endured, while on earth. They truly have an extremely unique role in the kingdom of God and are so noted since they receive twelve (12) references by the Holy Spirit.

TWENTY-FOUR ATTRIBUTES OF THE NEW JERUSALEM: 12 MEASUREMENTS + 12 DESCRIPTIONS

1. 12 Angels. (Rev. 21:12)
2. 12 Tribes of Israel’s names. (Rev. 21:12)
3. 12 Apostles names. (Rev. 21:14)
4. 12 Foundations. (Rev. 21:14)
5. 12 Gates. (Rev. 21:12, 21)
6. 12 Pearls. (Rev. 21:21)
7. 12 precious stones. (Rev. 21:19-20)
8. 12,000 Furlongs length. (Rev. 21:15-16)
9. 12,000 Furlongs breadth. (Rev. 21:15-16)
10. 12,000 Furlongs height. (Rev.21:15-16)
11. 12 Manner of fruit. Leaves used for healing of people on earth. (Rev. 22:2)
12. 12 months of fruit. (Rev. 22:2)
13. City is pure gold, as clear glass. (Rev. 21:18)
14. City street is pure gold, as transparent glass. (Rev. 21:21)
15. Pure crystal-clear river, water of life. (Rev. 22:1)
16. No need for sun or moon to shine in the city. (Rev. 21:23)
17. God’s glory and the Lamb’s light shine in the city. (Rev. 21:23, 22:5)
18. No night and no need for a candle (artificial light). (Rev. 21:25, 22:5)
19. No need for a temple in the city. (Rev. 21:22)
20. God’s/Jesus’s thrones are in it, they are the temple of the city. (Rev. 21:22, 22:3)
21. City gates are never shut. (Rev. 21:25)
22. Only those men from the Lamb’s book of life are allowed to enter through the city gates. (Rev. 21:27)

23. Kings of the saved nations on earth are allowed to bring their honour and glory into the city. (Rev. 21:24, 21:26)

24. No man who is unwise, who defiles, works abominations or makes lies is allowed into the city. (Rev. 21:27)

Commentary: Numbers within numbers and truth within truth. New Jerusalem is described with a double of twelve. There are twelve (12) distinct numerical or measurement references that describe the physical, structural nature of new Jerusalem. There are also twelve (12) descriptive references regarding the holy and righteous nature of the city. Combining both groups of twelve (12) references nets a total of 24 references or descriptions. Twenty-four (24) denotes God’s abundant or doubled organizational arrangement.

WOW! What a city! The New Jerusalem is described in a manner in which it could not be built with materials from Home Depot, Lowes or any other local store that sells building products. It is built with the rarest and most precious of materials in the universe that could only come from heaven and God in order to properly represent his glory. Shining precious stones, a type of luminous, transparent gold utilized entirely throughout the internal structure of the city. The New Jerusalem is described as being 12,000 furlongs on each side which is approximately equal to 1,500 miles. THUS, THE CITY IS 1,500 MILES WIDE – 1,500 MILES LONG – 1,500 MILES HIGH. ITS LENGTH, BREADTH AND HEIGHT ARE EQUAL. THE DESCRIPTION SUGGESTS A CUBE THAT COULD HOUSE SEVERAL BILLION REDEEMED SOULS OR GLORIFIED BODIES!

Each one of the twelve foundations of the city are named after one of Christ’s Apostles and the twelve gates are named after one of the Tribes of Israel. (Revelation 21:12, 14). The wall is measured as 144 cubits high, which TRANSLATES INTO 240 FEET HIGH. (144 CUBITS X 20”PER CUBIT = 2,880” / 12” PER FOOT = 240 FEET). EVEN THE HEIGHT OF THE WALL OF THE NEW JERUSALEM IS A DIVINE MULTIPLE OF TWELVE (12) OR TWENTY-FOUR (24).

The New Jerusalem is the capital city of heaven and the center of God’s universe. Jesus prepared the New Jerusalem to become the home of the saints. Jesus promised (John 14:2): “in My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

In Revelation 2:7, Jesus described the heavenly home of the Church as follows: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” This tree of life will be present in the midst of New Jerusalem forever, and it is there to remind us that our life is dependent upon the gifts of God. In Revelation 22:2 the Bible tells us that “in the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”

This heavenly city is called the New Jerusalem to indicate its special place in the heart of God, similar to His love for the earthly city Jerusalem in Israel. Because God will actually dwell with His saints in New Jerusalem, John calls the New Jerusalem “the tabernacle of God”. Revelation 21:3 promises: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God.”

God calls it “the heavenly Jerusalem” to distinguish it from the earthly Jerusalem which will continue to exist forever as the blessed throne of Jesus Christ. Currently, the New Jerusalem exists in heaven. At the end of the 1,000 years millennium, the New Jerusalem will descend down to the earth as IT “COMES DOWN OUT OF HEAVEN”. In Revelation 3:12, John described “THE NEW JERUSALEM, WHICH COMES DOWN OUT OF HEAVEN FROM MY GOD.”

The New Jerusalem will be constantly illuminated by the supernatural light of God’s presence. The supernatural light will infuse the holy city eliminating the need for light from the sun. “And there shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light”. (Revelation 22:5). The need for no natural sunlight only applies to the New Jerusalem. Other passages reveal that night and day will still continue on the earth suggesting that the sun will continue to exist for earth’s inhabitants and the earthly city of Jerusalem.

NEW JERUSALEM CUBE

12,000 Furlongs = 1,500 Miles.

Cubic Volume = 1,500 miles x 1,500 miles x 1,500 miles = 3,375,000,000 cubic miles (3.38 billion cubic miles).

John 14:2 IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE ARE MANY MANSIONS: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

(Only the Father, Son and Holy Spirit know how many souls will be saved / redeemed over the course of human history. If you were used to a small, cramped apartment or very small house or hut, you will be excited to know the potential ‘size’ of your ‘mansion’ that Jesus Christ is preparing for you! As expected, everything in Heaven and the New Jerusalem are BIGGIE-SIZED!)

This table is hypothetical. There could be significantly more or a greater number of people who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, over the course of time. Imagine what it would be like to have a “mansion” that is over one (1) CUBIC mile!

Surface Area = 6 x 1500² = 13,500,000 square miles (13.5 million square miles)

THE PERFECT DIMENSIONS OF THE NEW JERUSALEM

TWENTY-FOUR REFERENCES TO THE LAMB

1. . . . “And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood A LAMB as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.” (Rev. 5:6).
2. . . . “And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before THE LAMB, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.” (Rev. 5:8).
3. . . . “Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is THE LAMB that was slain to receive power; and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.” (Rev. 5:12).
4. . . . “And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto THE LAMB for ever and ever.” (Rev. 5:13).
5. . . . “And I saw when THE LAMB opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.” (Rev. 6:1).
6. . . . “And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of THE LAMB:” (Rev. 6:16).
7. . . . “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before THE LAMB, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands;” (Rev. 7:9).
8. . . . “And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto THE LAMB.” (Rev. 7:10).
9. . . . “For THE LAMB which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” (Rev. 7:17).
10. . . . “And they overcame him by the blood of THE LAMB, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” (Rev. 12:11).
11. . . . “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of THE LAMB slain from the foundation of the world.” (Rev. 13:8).
12. . . . “And I looked, and, lo, A LAMB stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.” (Rev. 14:1)
13. .. . . “These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow THE LAMB whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.” (Rev. 14:4).
14. . . . “The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of THE LAMB.” (Rev. 14:10).
15. . . . “And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of THE LAMB, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.” (Rev. 15:3).
16. . . . “These shall make war with THE LAMB, and THE LAMB shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.” (Rev. 17:14).
17. . . . “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of THE LAMB is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.” (Rev. 19:7).
18. . . . “And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of THE LAMB. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” (Rev. 19:9).
19. . . . “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of THE LAMB.” (Rev. 21:14).
20. . . . “And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and THE LAMB are the temple of it.” (Rev. 21:22).
21. . . . “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and THE LAMB is the light thereof.” (Rev. 21:22).
22. . . . “And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in THE LAMB’S book of life.” (Rev. 21:27).
23. . . . “And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of THE LAMB.” (Rev. 22:1).
24. . . . “And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of THE LAMB shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him.” (Rev. 22:3).

Commentary: Lamb is capitalized and therefore another name or title of Jesus Christ. THE FACT THAT THE LAMB IS REFERENCED TWENTY-FOUR (24) TIMES INDICATE THAT HE IS THE FOUNDATION IN GOD’S ABUNDANT OR DOUBLED ORGANIZATIONAL (GOVERNMENT) ARRANGEMENT. HE IS LITERALLY THE CORNER STONE IN THE FOUNDATION OF GOD’S DIVINE ORGANIZATION OF THINGS. FOR THERE TO BE AN ORGANIZATION OF ANYTHING, ON EARTH OR HEAVEN, THERE HAS TO BE A ROCK-STEADY FOUNDATION SUPPORTING A PURPOSE OR PLAN. THERE HAS TO BE FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENT OF STRENGTH AND TRUTH. If the foundation of the organization of a house is poor, weak and not built correctly, the house will fall. The foundation has to be built firm so it does not change or shift under the organizational structure of the house.

The Lamb (Jesus Christ) represents the rock-steady, true and solid foundation of God’s divine organization and the foundation of man’s redemption. God’s organization is built on and around the Lamb. The title and name Lamb is unique because it is also reflects a descriptive term. IT DESCRIBES JESUS CHRIST AS NOT ONLY WHO HE IS, BUT WHAT HE IS! LAMB THEREFORE SERVES A THREEFOLD PURPOSED; IT IS A TITLE OR A NAME, DESCRIBES WHO HE IS, AND DESCRIBES WHAT HE IS.

Twenty-four is the greatest finite number in the mathematics of God. It is the largest representation of anything in God’s abundant or doubled governmental organization. THE NUMBER OF REPETITIVE REFERENCES IMPLIES EXTREME SIGNIFICANCE, IMPORTANCE AND PURPOSE. THE HOLY SPIRIT USES THE TERM LAMB OVER AND OVER AND OVER, TO PROCLAIM THAT JESUS CHRIST DIED, LIKE A LAMB (BLOODY AND SLAUGHTERED), ON A CROSS AND THEN ROSE AGAIN, FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF MANKIND’S SINS.

The Jews had a practice of slaughtering clean, genetically perfect animals to temporarily atone for their sins. Their sins were cast onto these animals, who then were destroyed by burning. JESUS CHRIST WAS THE PERFECT MAN, CLEAN AND SINLESS. HE WAS THE PERFECT HUMAN LAMB. His death and burial were for the eternal (not temporary) forgiveness of all of men’s sins. All of our sins were cast upon the Lamb, while God was sacrificing his son on the cross through the shedding of his blood, instead of the shedding of our blood. We deserve to die for our sins, Jesus (the Lamb) did not deserve to die since he was sinless. However, in God’s infinite grace and mercy, he allowed his son to take on our sins and carry them from the cross to the grave, for eternity. Through our acceptance of God’s offer of forgiveness through his son Jesus Christ (the Lamb), our sins are forgiven; past, present and future.

Putting this into a little different perspective, but one that should hit home and resonate with you on a personal level. As a parent, you absolutely love your child (son or daughter), of course you do! There is no question about that, for any normal, emotionally healthy parent. Hypothetically speaking, how would you feel if an ISIS terrorist group kidnapped your son or daughter, severely tortured them with whips, nailed them to a tree in public, spit on them, cursed them and mocked them? Blood running down your son or daughter’s legs from the wounds in their hands, head, back and torso. How would you feel, as a parent, knowing that they are slowly dying a painful, horrible, slow death.

 Hypothetically, speaking of course, how would you feel as a parent if the ISIS terrorist group told you that your son or daughter (either of whom is totally innocent) is being slaughtered for some perceived hatred or action of another guilty party. How would you feel knowing that your son or daughter was the scapegoat for an evil payback by the terrorist group as a lesson for those who don’t follow their ideology?

By now, you should have an extremely painful visual image in your head. Now, hypothetically speaking again, imagine how God felt seeing his son, Jesus Christ, in the same excruciatingly painful, deadly predicament as your family member. If he is a living, loving entity (which he is), how do you think he felt having to give up his Holy Son to the Roman authorities, for slaughtering. His son was totally innocent, but was used as a scapegoat or as a Lamb for our sins and transgressions.

 Jesus Christ (the Lamb), didn’t deserve to be tortured and die. There was no logical, rational reason for him to bear all of mankind’s sins for eternity. But, he did so, willingly. As a parent, would you willingly let your son or daughter be literally slaughtered as a result of someone else’s evil actions? God’s love for us transcended the pain he felt from his son’s bloody crucifixion.

THE WORK OF THE LAMB IS THE FOUNDATIONAL CORNERSTONE OF GOD’S DIVINE ORGANIZATION FOR THE REDEMPTION OF MAN. THE TWENTY-FOUR REPETITIONS OF ‘LAMB’ ATTEST TO THIS DIVINE MATHEMATICAL FACT.

666: MATHEMATICALLY COUNT THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST

1. WORSHIP THE BEAST. (6X). (Rev. 13:4, 13:8, 13:12, 14:9, 14:11, 20.4)
2. WORSHIP THE BEAST’S IMAGE. (6X). (Rev. 13:14, 13:15, 14:9, 14:11, 16:2, 19:20)
3. TAKE THE BEAST’S MARK. (6X). (Rev. 13:16, 13:17, 14:9, 14:11, 16:2, 19:20)
4. Take the beast’s number. (2X). (Rev. 13:17, 13:18)
5. Take the beast’s name. (2X). (Rev. 13:17, 14:11)

Commentary: THERE ARE A TOTAL OF EIGHTEEN (18) VERSES THAT INDICATE THE ETERNAL SINS OF DAMNATION THAT RESULT FROM WORSHIPPING THE BEAST, WORSHIPPING HIS IMAGE AND TAKING HIS MARK OF IDENTIFICATION. THREE (3) DENOTES GOD’S EMPHASIS AND INTENSITY. SIX (6) DENOTES THE EVIL NUMBER OF MAN = 18, OR 6+6+6 = 18, OR 666 . . . “HERE IS WISDOM. LET HIM THAT HATH UNDERSTANDING COUNT THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST: FOR IT IS HE NUMBER OF A MAN; AND HIS NUMBER IS SIX HUNDRED AND THREESCORE AND SIX (666).” (REV. 13:18). WORSHIPPING THE BEAST, HIS IMAGE AND TAKING HIS MARK ARE THE ETERNAL SINS THAT MEN COMMIT DURING THE TRIBULATION.

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IN NUMEROLOGY, GEMATRIA (/ɡəˈmeɪtriə/; Hebrew: גמטריא or גימטריה, gimatria, plural גמטראות or גימטריות, gimatriot) is THE PRACTICE OF ASSIGNING A NUMERICAL VALUE TO A NAME, WORD OR PHRASE BY READING IT AS A NUMBER, OR SOMETIMES BY USING AN ALPHANUMERICAL CIPHER.

In the Textus Receptus manuscripts of the New Testament, the Book of Revelation (13:17–18) cryptically asserts 666 to be “the man’s number” or “the number of a man” (depending on how the text is translated) associated with the Beast, AN ANTAGONISTIC CREATURE THAT APPEARS BRIEFLY ABOUT 66.6% INTO THE APOCALYPTIC VISION. Some manuscripts[which?] of the original Koine Greek use the symbols χξϛ chi xi stigma (or χξϝ with a digamma), while other manuscripts spell out the number in words.

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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF TEN (10) COMBINED REFERENCES OF EVIL MEN TAKING THE BEAST’S MARK, NUMBER OR NAME. These three descriptions are synonymous with being identified with (or belonging) to the beast and his system. Ten (10) denotes God’s allness or physical completeness regarding things on earth. These ten references indicate man’s complete earthly evilness and damnation resulting from taking either the mark, number or name of the beast and his kingdom.

These men are so deceived and evil, that they not only allow themselves to worship the beast and his fake image, but they allow themselves to be physically ‘branded’ or marked in order to be identified with the beast. Evil men obtain this mark, number or name so they can also participate in the global economy in terms of buying and selling. They have to be identified as having this mark, number or name, physically evident on either their right hand or forehead, in order to be allowed to execute a purchasing or selling transaction. Once evil men worship the beast, his image and take his mark (or number, name), they are damned.

There are three verses regarding a very specific, powerful and clear angelic warning given to men on earth, to NOT worship the beast, or his image, or take his mark (name, number). THREE (3) DENOTES GOD’S EMPHASIS AND INTENSITY.

. . . “And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” (Rev. 14:9, 14:10, 14:11)

Twice (2) the message is directed at men. The angel repeats himself indicating that the message is for men and what behavior is judged eternally sinful (for ever and ever). Men who worship the beast, his image and take his mark will;

1. Experience God’s wrath.
2. God’s wrath will not be diluted, or held back, but given in full strength.
3. They will be thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone for torment.
4. There torment will be forever and ever (eternity).
5. Their torment will be witnessed by holy angels.
6. Their torment will take place in the presence of the Lamb.
7. They will have no rest day or night, forever and ever (eternity).

THERE ARE SEVEN (7) SPECIFIC RESULTS THAT STEM FROM MEN WORSHIPPING THE BEAST, HIS IMAGE AND TAKING HIS MARK (NAME OR NUMBER). SEVEN (7) DENOTES GOD’S DIVINELY DETERMINED COMPLETENESS AS TO HIS PURPOSE OR PLAN. Eternal punishment in the lake of fire and brimstone, day and night is the strongest wrath that God gives evil men (and Satan, beast/antichrist and false prophet). There is a specific mention that this torment takes place in the presence of the Lamb. These men, while in their torment, will see or consciously be aware of the existence of Jesus Christ. This will provide added pain, anguish and misery since they will be painfully made aware of the choice of their decisions (to worship the beast, his image and take his mark). They were warned not to do what they did.

The Bible gives plenty of examples of the glory that is given to those who did NOT worship the beast, his image or take his mark. Yet, despite the angelic warning . . . despite the 3 ½ year testimony of two witness and prophets . . . despite the witnessing of Tribulation Saints . . . despite the flying angel who proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ . . . evil men still chose to worship the beast, his image and to take his mark, name or number.

They chose to ignore the messages, the warnings, and the testimonies. And now, they are in the lake of fire and brimstone, and will have to pay the price for their evil decision(s), for eternity. They see Jesus Christ, and have become painfully aware of what they could have had through Jesus Christ and instead, they chose the false, empty promises of Satan by worshipping the beast, his image and taking his mark, name or number.

Their extreme bitterness and woeful regret will emotionally torment them for eternity, in addition to the physical pain, suffering and torment that they will experience in the lake of fire for eternity. Through their decision to follow Satan, God gave them exactly what they wanted. They did not want anything to do with Jesus Christ, who paid for their sins with his own blood. As such, God gave them over to Satan, since it was their free decision or choice, and what they desired while they were physically alive on earth.

These evil men did everything humanly possible to ignore warnings, to blaspheme God, to ignore the gospel of Jesus Christ, and instead they accepted and believed in lies, worshipped Satan, the beast and his image. Evil men even went so far as to physically defile their bodies (flesh) by taking the branding (mark, number or name) of the beast. All of these actions and behaviors enabled evil men to give themselves totally and wholeheartedly over to Satan through his system of the beast/antichrist and the false prophet.

There are two visions describing what John the Apostle saw, regarding men who were overcomers (them that had gotten victory) by NOT worshipping the beast, his image or taking his mark, number or name.

. . . “And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgements are made manifest.” (Rev. 15:2, 15:3, 15:4).

. . . “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgement was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” (Rev. 20:4).

Men who do NOT worship the beast, his image and take his mark are described as;

1. THEY ARE IN HEAVEN (STAND ON A SEA OF GLASS).
2. THEY HAVE HARPS OF GOD.
3. THEY SING PRAISES AND WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST FOR THEIR SALVATION.
4. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT GOD’S JUDGEMENTS CAME TO PASS.
5. THEY ARE GIVEN THRONES UPON WHICH THEY SIT UPON.
6. THEY ARE GIVEN JUDGEMENT.
7. THEY LIVE AND REIGN WITH CHRIST FOR A THOUSAND YEARS.

THERE ARE SEVEN (7) SPECIFIC RESULTS THAT STEM FROM MEN NOT WORSHIPPING THE BEAST, HIS IMAGE AND TAKING HIS MARK (NAME OR NUMBER). SEVEN (7) DENOTES GOD’S DIVINELY DETERMINED COMPLETENESS AS TO HIS PURPOSE OR PLAN. These blessings or glories are the complete opposite of what awaits those men who DID worship the beast, his image and took his mark, name, number.

1. THE RIGHTEOUS ARE IN HEAVEN FOR ETERNITY VERSUS EVIL MEN WHO ARE IN THE LAKE OF FIRE AND BRIMSTONE FOR ETERNITY.
2. THE RIGHTEOUS ARE JOYFUL AND PLAY HARPS VERSUS EVIL MEN WHO ARE BITTER, RESENTFUL, ANGRY, TORMENTED, CRY AND WAIL IN ANGUISH.
3. THE RIGHTEOUS SING THE PRAISE OF AND WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST VERSUS EVIL MEN WHO ONCE PRAISED AND WORSHIPPED SATAN (THROUGH THE BEAST, HIS IMAGE AND IN TAKING HIS MARK).
4. RIGHTEOUS MEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WHAT GOD SAID WOULD COME TO PASS, IN FACT DID COME TO PASS (MADE MANIFEST) VERSUS EVIL MEN WHO IGNORED AND REJECTED WARNINGS, THE GOSPEL AND TESTIMONIES OF THE TRUTH.
5. THE RIGHTEOUS ARE GIVEN THRONES IN HEAVEN VERSUS EVIL MEN WHO ARE DROWNING IN TORMENT IN THE LAKE OF FIRE.
6. THE RIGHTEOUS ARE GIVEN JUDGEMENT VERSUS EVIL MEN WHO ARE JUDGED.
7. THE RIGHTEOUS LIVE AND REIGN WITH CHRIST VERSES EVIL MEN WHO DIE AND FALL WITH SATAN.

The avoidance of doing these five (5) eternal sins is one of the most important themes, in the entire book of Revelation. Men must avoid doing these things, literally at all costs. Even to the point of being beheaded or martyred. Men’s eternal destinies depend on it. Worshipping the beast, his image and taking his mark, name or number result in eternal damnation. There is no way of sugar coating or downplaying this reality.

Revelation 14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with FIRE AND BRIMSTONE in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

Revelation 19:20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were CAST ALIVE INTO A LAKE OF FIRE BURNING WITH BRIMSTONE.

Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the LAKE OF FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in THE LAKE WHICH BURNETH WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH.

A BIBLICAL BOTTOMLESS PIT OF EVIL: SEVEN SAUDI KINGS AND THE BEAST