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STUDY IT FOR YOURSELF! Have the attitude of the Bereans… … take what you

STUDY IT FOR YOURSELF! Have the attitude of the Bereans… … take what you are taught and search the Scriptures each day to see if what was taught is what the Word of God says [Acts 17: 11]!

UNCOVERING the uncovered A Study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ

UNCOVERING the uncovered A Study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ

The 7 VICTORY! of “I Saws”

The 7 VICTORY! of “I Saws”

Part 26 – th 5 and The th 4 “ I SAWS” of VICTORY

Part 26 – th 5 and The th 4 “ I SAWS” of VICTORY ! [Revelation 20: 1 -15]

An Introduction – to the th th and 5 4 “I Saws”!

An Introduction – to the th th and 5 4 “I Saws”!

What we have SEEN: 1. The HARLOT has been DESTROYED! 2. The BEAST and

What we have SEEN: 1. The HARLOT has been DESTROYED! 2. The BEAST and the FALSE PROPHET have been THROWN ALIVE into the LAKE of FIRE! Introduction:

What we NOW SEE in Chapter 20: 1. What BECOMES of their leader, SATAN

What we NOW SEE in Chapter 20: 1. What BECOMES of their leader, SATAN ! 2. And the VICTORY of the SAINTS ! Introduction to the 7 “I Saws”!

The th 4 7 of the “I SAWS” of VICTORY ! [Revelation 20: 1

The th 4 7 of the “I SAWS” of VICTORY ! [Revelation 20: 1 -3]

[1] And I SAW an angel coming down out from heaven, HAVING the KEY

[1] And I SAW an angel coming down out from heaven, HAVING the KEY of the ABYSS and a GREAT CHAIN in his hand. The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 1

In Rev 9: 1 the KEY of was GIVEN to the STAR having fallen

In Rev 9: 1 the KEY of was GIVEN to the STAR having fallen from HEAVEN – the great dragon the serpent of old, the devil, SATAN [12: 9]! Here, “an ANGEL” IS NOW GIVEN the KEY and the POWER and AUTHORITY to CLOSE and the SEAL the ABYSS ! to CLOSE and SEAL ABYSS ! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 1

The “GREAT CHAIN in his hand” SYMBOLIZES that BY WHICH Satan IS BOUND. By

The “GREAT CHAIN in his hand” SYMBOLIZES that BY WHICH Satan IS BOUND. By this Satan’s POWER over the NATIONS and HUMANS is CURTAILED! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 1

[2] And he laid hold of THE DRAGON, the serpent of old, who is

[2] And he laid hold of THE DRAGON, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and BOUND him for a THOUSAND years , The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

The FOUR NAMES of the DECIEVER in Rev 12: 9 are here repeated: As

The FOUR NAMES of the DECIEVER in Rev 12: 9 are here repeated: As THE DRAGON, he is STRONG and FEROCIOUS! As the serpent of old, he is CUNNING and DECEPTIVE! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

2 Cor 11: 3 [Gen 3: 4, 13] [3] But I am afraid, LEST

2 Cor 11: 3 [Gen 3: 4, 13] [3] But I am afraid, LEST AS the SERPENT DECEIVED Eve by his CRAFTINESS, YOUR MINDS should be LED ASTRAY from the SIMPLICITY and PURITY of DEVOTION to CHRIST The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

As the devil, he is the ACCUSER [Rev 12: 10] and SLANDERER of both

As the devil, he is the ACCUSER [Rev 12: 10] and SLANDERER of both God and Humans! As Satan, he is the ADVERSARY , ENEMY and OPPONENT, of ALL that is GODLY! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

“BOUND… for a THOUSAND years”! REMEMBER – NUMBERS are used MOSTLY SYMBOLICALLY! 1, 000

“BOUND… for a THOUSAND years”! REMEMBER – NUMBERS are used MOSTLY SYMBOLICALLY! 1, 000 = 10 x 10 10 = COMPLETENESS or FULNESS Multiples of 10 indicate FULNESS to a SUPERLATIVE or UNLIMITED degree! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

“BOUND… for a THOUSAND years” then STANDS for… an INDETERMINED **–FULL BUTor– COMPLETE period

“BOUND… for a THOUSAND years” then STANDS for… an INDETERMINED **–FULL BUTor– COMPLETE period of time! FULL or COMPLETE [Job 9: 3; 33: 23; Ps 50: 10; 90: 4; Eccl 6: 6; 7: 28; 2 Pet 3: 8 et el] ** INDETERMINED = undefined limits. The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

“BOUND…” [G 1210] in Luke 13: 16 [16] “But this one being a daughter

“BOUND…” [G 1210] in Luke 13: 16 [16] “But this one being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has BOUND lo behold eighteen years, was it not necessary she be set free from this bond on the day of the Sabbath [rest]? ” The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

The BINDING of Satan LIMITS his ACTIVITY, BUT DOES NOT RENDER him ABSOLUTELY HELPLESS

The BINDING of Satan LIMITS his ACTIVITY, BUT DOES NOT RENDER him ABSOLUTELY HELPLESS to operate. CONSIDER this: The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

1 Peter 5: 8 [8] … Your ADVERSARY, the DEVIL, WALKS AROUND like a

1 Peter 5: 8 [8] … Your ADVERSARY, the DEVIL, WALKS AROUND like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Again, Satan’s ACTIVITY IS NOW LIMITED! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2

[2] And he laid hold of THE DRAGON, the serpent of old, who is

[2] And he laid hold of THE DRAGON, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and BOUND him for a THOUSAND years, [3] and THREW him into the ABYSS, and SHUT IT and SEALED IT over him… The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 2, 3

[3] … that he WOULD NOT DECEIVE the nations ANY LONGER, UNTIL the THOUSAND

[3] … that he WOULD NOT DECEIVE the nations ANY LONGER, UNTIL the THOUSAND YEARS were COMPLETED; after these things he must be RELEASED for a SHORT time. The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 3

“THREW him into the ABYSS”** Evidently the ABODE into which Satan and the other

“THREW him into the ABYSS”** Evidently the ABODE into which Satan and the other REBELLIOUS ANGELS were EXCILED [Lk 8: 31] ** Other renderings are “deep”, “bottomless” “unbounded” or “of immeasurable depth” The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 3

“THREW him into the ABYSS” PUNISHMENT is NOT THE PURPOSE that comes later [vs

“THREW him into the ABYSS” PUNISHMENT is NOT THE PURPOSE that comes later [vs 10]. The PURPOSE is PREVENTIVE ! TO AVOID DECEPTIONS ! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 3

DECEIVE [G 4105] to CAUSE to WANDER or to LEAD ASTRAY! Figuratively, to MISLEAD,

DECEIVE [G 4105] to CAUSE to WANDER or to LEAD ASTRAY! Figuratively, to MISLEAD, to CAUSE to ERR. The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 3

James 1: 16 [16] DO NOT BE DECEIVED, [G 4105; “err” (KJV)] my beloved

James 1: 16 [16] DO NOT BE DECEIVED, [G 4105; “err” (KJV)] my beloved brethren. James 5: 19 [19] My brethren, if any among you STRAYS [G 4105; “err” (KJV); “wanders” (NKJ)] from the truth… The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 3

The th 5 7 of the “I SAWS” of VICTORY ! [Revelation 20: 4

The th 5 7 of the “I SAWS” of VICTORY ! [Revelation 20: 4 -10]

[4 -A] “And I SAW thrones, and THEY sat upon them, and judgment was

[4 -A] “And I SAW thrones, and THEY sat upon them, and judgment was e th given to them. …” e r a The TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS , [of Revelation 4: 4 and 11: 16] The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

When first introduced [Rev 4: 4] were clothed in WHITE garments, with golden CROWNS

When first introduced [Rev 4: 4] were clothed in WHITE garments, with golden CROWNS [G 4735] on their heads. then in 11: 16, they… … fell on their faces and worshiped God, The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

The TWENTY-FOUR ELDER REPRESENT the REDEEMED of ALL AGES! The 4 th I Saw!

The TWENTY-FOUR ELDER REPRESENT the REDEEMED of ALL AGES! The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

“… And… the SOULS…” [4 -E] “… CAME TO LIFE…” NOTICE this IS NOT

“… And… the SOULS…” [4 -E] “… CAME TO LIFE…” NOTICE this IS NOT a PHYSICAL RESURRECTION! “… and REIGNED with Christ for a thousand years. ” The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

Three Groups CAME TO LIFE and REIGNED… GROUP #1 [4 -B] the ONES having

Three Groups CAME TO LIFE and REIGNED… GROUP #1 [4 -B] the ONES having been BEHEADED BECAUSE of the TESTIMONY of Jesus and BECAUSE of the WORD of God The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

GROUP #2 [4 -C] those who did not WORSHIP the beast nor it’s image

GROUP #2 [4 -C] those who did not WORSHIP the beast nor it’s image , GROUP #3 [4 -D] RECEIVED not the MARK upon their forehead and upon their hand…; The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

Romans 5: 17 [17] For if by the TRANSGRESSION of the one (Adam), DEATH

Romans 5: 17 [17] For if by the TRANSGRESSION of the one (Adam), DEATH REIGNED through the one (Adam)… The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

[17] … much more those who RECEIVE the ABUNDANCE of GRACE and of the

[17] … much more those who RECEIVE the ABUNDANCE of GRACE and of the GIFT of RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL REIGN in LIFE through the One, Jesus Christ. [Romans 5: 17] The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

Revelation 5: 9 -10 [9] And they are singing a new song, saying, “Worthy

Revelation 5: 9 -10 [9] And they are singing a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book, and to open its seals, because You were slain and with YOUR BLOOD YOU PURCHASED for God ones from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

[10] “And Thou hast made them to be a kingdom and priests to our

[10] “And Thou hast made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they WILL REIGN UPON the EARTH. ” [Revelation 5: 9 -10] The 4 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 4

[5] The REST of the dead DID NOT come to LIFE UNTIL the THOUSAND

[5] The REST of the dead DID NOT come to LIFE UNTIL the THOUSAND years were COMPLETED. This is the FIRST RESURRECTION. The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 5

[6] BLESSED and HOLY is the one having a portion in the FIRST RESURRECTION…

[6] BLESSED and HOLY is the one having a portion in the FIRST RESURRECTION… ; Born ONCE – die TWICE! Born TWICE – die ONCE! The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

John 3: 3, 5 [3] Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I

John 3: 3, 5 [3] Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS [SUB. ] ONE is BORN AGAIN from ABOVE, they ARE NOT ABLE to SEE the KINGDOM of God. ” The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

[5] Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS [SUB. ] ONE IS

[5] Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS [SUB. ] ONE IS BORN of WATER and(the) SPIRIT, , they ARE NOT ABLE to ENTER INTO the KINGDOM of God. [John 3: 3, 5] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

John 5: 25, 28 -29 [25] “Truly, truly, I say to you, an HOUR

John 5: 25, 28 -29 [25] “Truly, truly, I say to you, an HOUR IS COMING and NOW IS , when the DEAD SHALL HEAR the VOICE of the SON of GOD… The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

… and THOSE HAVING HEARD SHALL LIVE. [28] “Do not marvel at this; for

… and THOSE HAVING HEARD SHALL LIVE. [28] “Do not marvel at this; for an HOUR IS COMING, in which the ONES in the GRAVES shall hear HIS VOICE, [John 5: 25, 28 -29] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

[29] and shall come forth; the ONES HAVING DONE GOOD to a RESURRECTION of

[29] and shall come forth; the ONES HAVING DONE GOOD to a RESURRECTION of LIFE , but the ONES HAVING HABITUALLY PRACTICED EVIL to a RESURRECTION of JUDGMENT. [John 5: 25, 28 -29] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

To the congregation in Smyrna Jesus said, [11] “‘The ONE having an ear, let

To the congregation in Smyrna Jesus said, [11] “‘The ONE having an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the congregations. The ONE OVERCOMING will NEVER BE HURT by the SECOND DEATH. ’” [Phil 2: 11] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

[6] BLESSED and HOLY is the one having a portion in the FIRST RESURRECTION;

[6] BLESSED and HOLY is the one having a portion in the FIRST RESURRECTION; upon these (1) the SECOND DEATH has no POWER … The “SECOND DEATH” is the “ LAKE of FIRE ” [20: 14; 21: 8]! The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

[6] … RATHER (2) they will be PRIESTS of God and of Christ [cf.

[6] … RATHER (2) they will be PRIESTS of God and of Christ [cf. Rev 1: 6; 5: 10; 1 Pet 2: 5, 9] and (3) they will REIGN with Him the THOUSAND years. [cf. Revelation 5: 9 -10] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 6

[7] And when the THOUSAND years are COMPLETED, Satan will be RELEASED from his

[7] And when the THOUSAND years are COMPLETED, Satan will be RELEASED from his PRISON, The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 7

In Revelation 12: 11, those WHO OVERCAME did so BY the blood of the

In Revelation 12: 11, those WHO OVERCAME did so BY the blood of the LAMB! BY the WORD of their TESTIMONY! and because they DID NOT LOVE their LIFE EVEN to their DEATH! The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 7

In the spirit of FAITHFULNESS they BOUND Satan by OVERCOMING him. When such a

In the spirit of FAITHFULNESS they BOUND Satan by OVERCOMING him. When such a spirit and LOYAL DEVOTION to the principles and cause of Christ NO LONGER DISTINGUISH God’s people, the RESTRAINING POWER is GONE; Satan is loosed once more, [Hailey, Homer, p. 396] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 7

[8] and he will come out to DECEIVE the NATIONS which are in the

[8] and he will come out to DECEIVE the NATIONS which are in the FOUR CORNERS of the EARTH, which is GOG and MAGOG , to GATHER them TOGETHER into the WAR; the number of them is like the sand of the seashore. The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 8

See map p. 128 The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 8

See map p. 128 The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 8

Gog and Magog, There is an Old Testament parallel found in Ezekiel 38 –

Gog and Magog, There is an Old Testament parallel found in Ezekiel 38 – 39 where: • they are pictured as a GREAT ENEMY against God and His people! • God will bring Gog forth and will destroy him and his people ! th The 5 I Saw! – Revelation 20: 8

[Gog and Magog] • God’s people will be LIBERATED! See lesson study handout pp.

[Gog and Magog] • God’s people will be LIBERATED! See lesson study handout pp. 128 -129 for more information. The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 8

[9] And they came up over the breadth of the earth and encircle the

[9] And they came up over the breadth of the earth and encircle the camp of the saints and the city having been loved, and fire came down out from heaven and devoured them. The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 9

[10] And the DEVIL the one DECEIVING them was THROWN INTO the LAKE of

[10] And the DEVIL the one DECEIVING them was THROWN INTO the LAKE of FIRE and BRIMSTONE , where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 10

Humankinds GREAT ENEMY the DEVIL was first CAST DOWN to the EARTH [12: 9]!

Humankinds GREAT ENEMY the DEVIL was first CAST DOWN to the EARTH [12: 9]! then INTO the BOTTOMLESS PIT of the ABYSS [20: 3]! and now… The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 10

… his FINAL DOOM and ETERNAL END – the LAKE of FIRE and BRIMSTONE!

… his FINAL DOOM and ETERNAL END – the LAKE of FIRE and BRIMSTONE! where also the beast and the false prophet! The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 10

Matthew 25: 41, 46 [41] “Then He will also say to those on His

Matthew 25: 41, 46 [41] “Then He will also say to those on His left, ‘‘DEPART FROM ME, , accursed ones, INTO the ETERNAL FIRE which HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR the DEVIL and his ANGELS ; ’” [also see 2 Pet 2: 4; Jude vs 6] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 10

[46] “And THESE WILL GO AWAY INTO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT…” [Matthew 25: 41, 46] “…

[46] “And THESE WILL GO AWAY INTO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT…” [Matthew 25: 41, 46] “… and they HAVE NO REST DAY and NIGHT…” [Rev 14: 11] The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 10

DAY and NIGHT FOREVER and EVER TORMENTED by: Undying WORM and unquenchable FIRE [Is

DAY and NIGHT FOREVER and EVER TORMENTED by: Undying WORM and unquenchable FIRE [Is 66: 24; Mt 3: 12; 5: 22; 13: 42 25: 41; Mk 9: 43, 48; Lk 16: 24; ]! Resulting in WEEPING and GNASHING of teeth [Mt 13: 42]! The 5 th I Saw! – Revelation 20: 10

Here is YOUR INVITATION to HEED what the SPIRIT says, and LIVE and DIE

Here is YOUR INVITATION to HEED what the SPIRIT says, and LIVE and DIE IN the LORD that you MAY RECEIVE the BLESSING of REST from your LABORS, for your DEEDS WILL FOLLOW with YOU [Rev 14: 13]!

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