THE CLOSE PROBATION The 144 000 and the

THE CLOSE PROBATION The 144, 000 and the Seal of God Part 2

PROBATION IS CLOSING • Time given or the opportunity given to prove one’s character as Christ-like, • Testing time • Trial • Judgment period

THREE WAYS PROBATION CLOSES Individual Basis Church/Religious Basis Cities and Nations

ON WHOM DOES PROBATION CLOSES FIRST? CH UR C THE WORLD OR THE CHURCH 1 Peter 4: 17 H For the time is come that judgment must begin at the HOUSE OF GOD: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

CHURCH ON TRIAL

What is the first thing the church receives at the end of Her trial when she passes it? ? Se al Ezekiel 9: 4 -6 of Go d And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

THE SEAL OF GOD The seal of God will be placed upon the foreheads of those only who sigh and cry for the abominations done in the land. Testimonies vol. 5 p. 212

WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE THE SEAL OF GOD? This is the test that the people of God must have before they are sealed. All who prove their loyalty to God by OBSERVING HIS LAW, and REFUSING TO ACCEPT A SPURIOUS SABBATH, will rank under the banner of the Lord God Jehovah, and WILL RECEIVE THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD. Testimonies vol. 5 p. 212

WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE THE SEAL OF GOD? SU N Those who yield the truth of heavenly D AY origin, and accept the Sunday sabbath, will receive the mark of the beast. . LA W Testimonies vol. 5 p. 212

THE SEAL OF GOD Revelation 13: 15 -17 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

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CAN SOMEONE BE SEALED BEFORE THE SUNDAY LAW? I saw that she [Mrs. Hastings] was sealed and would come up at the voice of God and stand upon the earth, and would be with the 144, 000. I saw we need not mourn for her; she would rest in the time of trouble. -- {Last Days Events p. 222. 4}

CAN SOMEONE BE SEALED BEFORE THE SUNDAY LAW? There are living upon our earth men who have passed the age of fourscore and ten. The natural results of old age are seen in their feebleness. But they believe God, and God loves them. The seal of God is upon them, and they will be among the number of whom the Lord has said, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. " {Last Days Events p. 223}

CAN SOMEONE BE SEALED BEFORE THE SUNDAY LAW? Satan is now using every device in this sealing time to keep the minds of God's people from the present truth…. . {Early Writing p. 43}

CAN SOMEONE BE SEALED BEFORE THE SUNDAY LAW? 2 Timothy 2: 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

REVIEW Trial Probation is a time of _____ Church The _____ is first to recive judgment All who past the test receive the Seal ____

WHY IS THE CHURCH JUDGED FIRST?

Luke 12: 48 “……. . For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required. . ”

What is the privilege in being sealed in God’s church first? To p. Revelation 7: 1 -4 P Pr r i o o “……. . Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, tec rity nor the trees, till we have sealed the t ion servants of our God in their foreheads. . . ”

Celestial Innumerable Angels

PRIVILEGE OF BEING SEALED! I saw the saints leaving the cities and villages, and associating together in companies, and living in the most solitary places. Angels provided them food and water, while the wicked were suffering from hunger and thirst……. {Early Writing p. 284}

PRIVILEGE OF BEING SEALED! In some places, before the time for the decree to be executed, the wicked rushed upon the saints to slay them; but angels in the form of men of war fought for them. {Early Writing p. 284}

TO What is the privilege in being sealed in God’s church first? RE CE HO Ephesian 4: 30 LY IVE And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, SP T H whereby ye are sealed unto the day of I E R redemption. IT

Receiving the Holy Spirit Not one of us will ever receive the seal of God while our characters have one spot or stain upon them. It is left with us to remedy the defects in our characters, to cleanse the soul temple of every defilement. Then the latter rain will fall upon us as the early rain fell upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost. {Testimonies Vol. 5 p. 214}

Holy Spirit brings COMFORT And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you ANOTHER COMFORTER, that he may abide with you for ever; John 14: 16

Holy Spirit brings POWER “But ye shall receive POWER, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you……” Acts 1: 8

Holy Spirit brings CONVERSION Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. Acts 2: 41

Holy Spirit brings MIRACLES And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8: 39

HOW CAN WE RECEIVE THIS SEAL? Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. Isaiah 8: 16

THE SIGN OF IDENTIFICATION And hallow my SABBATHS; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I [am] the LORD your God. Ezekiel 20: 20

Receiving the SEAL Not all who profess to keep the Sabbath will be sealed. There are many even among those who teach the truth to others who will not receive the seal of God in their foreheads. They had the light of truth, they knew their Master's will, they understood every point of our faith…. . {Testimonies Vol. 5 p. 214}

Receiving the SEAL but they had not corresponding works. These who were so familiar with prophecy and the treasures of divine wisdom, SHOULD HAVE ACTED THEIR FAITH. They should have commanded their households after them, that by a well-ordered family they might present to the world the influence of the truth upon the human heart. {Testimonies Vol. 5 p. 214}

Eleven most hurtful words from God Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I NEVER KNEW YOU, DEPART FROM ME, YE THAT WORK INIQUITY. Matthew 7: 21 -23