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

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

7 X 7

1. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Prophecy
2. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Prophets Speak
3. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Visions
4. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Speaks word of God
5. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Sword of the Spirit
6. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Written Scriptures
7. Seven-fold Works of the Holy Spirit: Witnesses of Christ

SEVENFOLD WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

PROPHECY COMES (7) FROM THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

1. . . . “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the WORDS OF THIS PROPHECY, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” (Rev. 1:3).
2. . . . “And he said unto me, THOU MUST PROPHECY AGAIN before many peoples, and nations, and tongues and kings.” (Rev. 10:11).
3. . . . “And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY.” (Rev. 19:10).
4. . . . “Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK.” (Rev. 22:7).
5. . . . “And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK: for the time is at hand.” (Rev. 22:10).
6. . . . “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.” (Rev. 22:18).
7. “And if any man shall take away from the words of the BOOK OF THIS PROPHECY, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” (Rev. 22:19).

Commentary: There are some who think that once the restrainer (Holy Spirit) is removed from the earth and evil flourishes, that the work of the Holy Spirit is done on earth. This thinking is short sighted because the work of the Holy Spirit includes more than just having restrained evil. The Holy Spirit was active in providing prophecy for Revelation over 2,000 years ago and in providing prophecy of Tribulation events throughout the Tribulation period. The Holy Spirit is alive and active during the Tribulation, just not in the manner of restraining evil. Providing prophecy for and during the Tribulation/Great Tribulation is one of the sevenfold works of the Holy Spirit. Notice that THERE ARE SEVEN (7) REFERENCES CONCERNING PROPHECY COMING FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT (DENOTING GOD’S DIVINE PURPOSE OR PLAN).

THE PROPHETS SPEAK (7) THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

1. . . . “JOHN TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priest unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” (Rev. 1:4-6).
2. . . . “I JOHN, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” (Rev. 1:9).
3. . . . “And I will give power unto my TWO WITNESSES (TWO PROPHETS), AND THEY SHALL PROPHESY a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.” (Rev. 11:3). THE TWO WITNESSES ARE ALSO REFERRED TO AS “TWO PROPHETS”. (Rev. 11:10).

Commentary: THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS BOTH JOHN (THE APOSTLE) AND THE TWO WITNESSES TO PROPHESIZE. The entire book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ is a prophecy. The special two witnesses, who have the power to plague men for the first 3 ½ years of the Tribulation are empowered by the Holy Spirit to warn men, to provide men with the gospel of salvation and to prophecy regarding what will happen to men over the remaining period of time during the Tribulation. Notice that THERE ARE THREE (3) REFERENCES REGARDING PROPHETS SPEAKING THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (DENOTING GOD’S INTENSITY AND EMPHASIS).

(7) VISIONS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT.

1. . . . “And immediately I WAS IN THE SPIRIT: AND, BEHOLD, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.” (Rev. 4:2).
2. . . . “So HE CARRIED ME AWAY IN THE SPIRIT into the wilderness: AND I SAW a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blaphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.” (Rev. 17:3).
3. . . . “And HE CARRIED ME AWAY IN THE SPIRIT to a great and high mountain, AND SHEWED ME that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,” (Rev. 21:10).
4. . . . “And I SAW/WAS SHEWED, BEHELD/BEHOLD).” (7X7=49X). (Rev. 1:1, 1:2, 1:12, 1:17, 4:1, 5:1, 5:2, 5:6, 5:11, 6:1, 6:2, 6:8, 6:9, 6:12, 7:1, 7:2, 7:9, 8:2, 8:3, 9:1, 10:1, 13:1, 10:2, 10:3, 13:11, 14:14, 14:6, 15:1, 15:2, 15:15, 16:13, 17:1, 17:6, 17:12, 17:15, 17:18, 18:1, 19:11, 19:17, 19:19, 20:1, 20:4, 20:11, 20:12, 21:1, 21:2, 21:10, 21:22, 22:1).

Commentary: MANY OF THE EVENTS JOHN THE APOSTLE REFERENCES ARE RECEIVED FROM OR THROUGH SUPERNATURAL VISIONS BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. He references the event(s) as SAW/WAS SHEWED, OR BEHELD/BEHOLD. THESE ARE TERMS FOR SEEING. John also specifically indicates that he was in the Spirit (Holy Spirit). God uses his Holy Spirit to communicate with men, by visions and also by transporting men (presumably through space and time) to witness future events. No where else in the Bible is this more apparent than in the book of Revelation. Notice that there are FOUR (4) REFERENCES REGARDING VISIONS COMING FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT (DENOTING GOD’S FOUR-SQUARENESS OF BALANCE OR SYMMETRY OR A DOUBLING CONFIRMATION).

THE (7) HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS THE WORDS OF GOD.

1. . . . “He that hath an ear, LET HIM HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAITH unto the churches.” (7X). (Rev. 2:7, 2:11, 2:17, 2:29, 3:6, 3:13, 3:22). (Emphasis added).
2. . . . “I WAS IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY, AND HEARD BEHIND ME A GREAT VOICE, as of a trumpet, SAYING, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it nto the seven churches which are Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.” (Rev. 1:10-11).
3. . . . “After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and THE FIRST VOICE WHICH I HEARD was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which mnust be hereafter. And IMMEDIATELY I WAS IN THE SPIRIT; and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the the throne.” (Rev. 4:1-2).
4. . . . “And I hear another VOICE FROM HEAVEN, SAYING, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” (Rev. 18:4-24).
5. . . . “If any man HAVE AN EAR, LET HIM HEAR. He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the seord must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” (Rev.13:9-10).
6. . . . “YEA, SAITH THE SPIRIT, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” (Rev. 14:13).
7. . . . “And THE SPIRIT and the bride SAY, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev. 22:17).

Commentary: Not only does the HOLY SPIRIT provide men with prophecy, empowers them to preach, provides them with visions, HE ALSO SPEAKS THE WORDS OF GOD. The word of God is powerful and causes effects, in and of itself. ALL OF THE REFERENCES INDICATE SOMETHING BEING SAID AND THE RECIPIENT HEARING. In several verses, THE REFERENCE IS CLEAR THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS SPEAKING. Notice that there are SEVEN (7) REFERENCES REGARDING SOMETHING BEING SAID BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION (DENOTING GOD’S DIVINE PURPOSE AND PLAN).

THE SWORD OF (7) THE SPIRIT IS THE WORD OF GOD.

1. . . . “And he had in his right hand seven stars: and OUT OF HIS MOUTH WENT A SHARP TWO-EDGED SWORD: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.” (Rev. 1:16).
2. . . . “Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will FIGHT AGAINST THEM WITH SWORD OUT OF MY MOUTH.” (Rev. 2:16).
3. . . . “And OUT OF HIS MOUTH GOETH A SHARP SWORD, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the wine-press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” (Rev. 19:15).
4. . . . “And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which SWORD PROCEEDED OUT OF HIS MOUTH: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.” (Rev. 19:21).

Commentary: A sword references something long, sharp, cutting, piercing, refined to a laser-like sharpness and strength by fire, handled with skill, accuracy and determination, used in fighting and for judgement, for killing. A sword can also represent pageantry, royalty, status, kingship, authority, power. The word of God, that Christ’s speaks at his second coming have every single one of these attributes. The word of God does it all. His word will rightfully judge and execute Christ’s enemies on the Day of the Lord. There is so much power and truth in God’s spoken word, that Christ does not need mechanized weapons to destroy his enemies. All he needs to do is literally speak the word of God, and his enemies will cease to exist.

He will have the army of heaven accompanying him (angels and redeemed men). I believe our role in the army is more symbolic in that we will add to the glory of his appearing at his second coming. There is no fighting or effort on our part that would aid Christ in defeating his enemies. The word of God is strong enough, that is doesn’t need redeemed mans’ help in any way shape or form. Just as Christ defeated death and sin on our behalf, he will defeat evil enemies also on our behalf, for his glory. Christ will command and control (a military term) the word of God, just like a skilled swordman does with his sword. The word of God is a powerful sword that speaks literal truth and will literally kill Christ’s enemies. All four references indicated that this power comes directly out of the mouth of Christ, as he literally speaks the words of God. There is omnipotence in the word of God and Christ!

THE (7) SCRIPTURES ARE WRITTEN THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT.

1. . . . “Who BARE RECORD of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all the things he saw.” (Rev. 1:2).
2. . . . “WRITE THE THINGS which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.” (Rev. 1:19)
3. . . . “And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I WAS ABOUT TO WRITE: AND I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and WRITE THEM NOT.” (Rev. 10:4).
4. . . . “And I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN SAYING UNTO ME, WRITE, Blessed are the dead which die in the in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” (Rev. 14:13).
5. . . . “And HE SAITH UNTO ME, WRITE, Blessed are they which are call unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” (Rev. 19:9).
6. . . . “Unto the angel of the church (each of the seven churches in Asia-Minor), WRITE;” (7X). (Rev. 2:1, 8, 12, 18, 3:1, 7, 14).
7. . . . “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. 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 athrist of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.” (Rev. 21:5-7).

Commentary: Yet another attribute or WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS TO ENABLE MEN TO WRITE (WRITTEN COMMUNICATION) CONCERNING THE THINGS OF GOD. THERE ARE SEVEN (7) DISTINCT REFERENCES IN REVELATION WHERE THE HOLY SPIRIT COMMANDS JOHN “TO WRITE.” THERE IS NO MISTAKE OR CONFUSION ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT SPECIFICALLY TELLING JOHN TO WRITE. THE SEVEN (7) REFERENCES TO WRITING DENOTE GODS DIVINE PLAN AND PURPOSE.

(7) THE HOLY SPIRIT WITNESSES OF JESUS CHRIST.

1. . . . “Who bare record of the word of God, and of the TESTIMONY OF JESUS CHRIST, and of all things that he saw.” (Rev. 1:2).
2. . . . “And FROM JESUS CHRIST, WHO IS THE FAITHFUL WITNESS, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,” (Rev. 1:5).
3. . . .”I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and FOR THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS CHRIST.” (Rev. 1:9).
4. . . .”And WHEN THEY (TWO WITNESSES) SHALL HAVE FINISHED THEIR TESTIMONY, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.” (Rev. 11:7).
5. . . . “And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the TESTIMONY OF JESUS: WORSHIP GOD: FOR THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY.” (Rev. 19:10).
6. . . . “For I TESTIFY unto every MAN THAT HEARETH THE WORDS OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK.” (Rev. 22:18).
7. . . . “HE WHICH TESTIFIETH THESE THINGS SAITH, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” (Rev. 22:20).

Commentary: THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS CHRIST TESTIFIES WHO IS HE IS AND HIS OFFER OF SALVATION FOR MANKIND, THROUGH THE FORGIVENESS OF THEIR SINS, THE SHEDDING OF HIS BLOOD AND HIS RESURRECTION. THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS COMMUNICATES (WITNESSES) THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY AND HOW OF MANKIND’S SALVATION. THIS IS KNOWN AS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ONCE AGAIN, SEVEN (7) REFERENCES REGARDING THE HOLY SPIRIT WITNESSING TO CHRIST DENOTES GOD’S DIVINE PURPOSE AND PLAN.

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.