The Seven Sealed Book That God Wrote And The Cross Of Jesus Christ
Here is a Book that no man could look upon, touch, or read until the Lamb of God stepped forward.
You talk about a book that made the cross a beautiful thing; this is the Book that elevated Calvary to the highest level. Look at this Heavenly vision that was seen by John the Revelator. “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. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.” (Revelation 5:1-4) What a marvelous picture of an event that is awaiting the saints of God after the rapture.
Post-millennialism or Dominionism are blasphemous doctrines that rob Jesus Christ of His coming glory to redeem this earth. This entire universe is steeped in rot and degradation and must be reclaimed and purified by Divine redemption. John saw the drama of the “Title Deed” of this earth in the Father’s Hand. Then he saw it passed to the Son Of God, a Lamb slain, who would start the proceedings of repossession. The fifth Chapter of Revelation is almost too sacred to touch. This earth cannot be saved by mystical preachers and their massive schemes of Dominionism or “Taking Possession Over The Earth.” This idea has become dominant over much of the church world and the Antichrist loves it.
The ultimate face-off between the Lamb of God and Satan is one of the most breathtaking truths in the Book of Revelation. But, first a six thousand year old scroll or a “Title Deed Of The Earth” must be understood. “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.” (Revelation 5:1) Apparently, our Heavenly Father commissioned this scroll to be written just as soon as Satan stole the legal deed to the beautiful world that Adam and Eve had inherited. This scroll was never seen by mortal man until John saw it in his vision. The Father held it as a strong angel sought a Worthy Redeemer who had earned the legal right to open its content.
Nowhere in God’s entire universe was there a being or creature kin to the divine person of God. The great host of angels must have searched every nook and cranny in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth. By divine revelation, John was either told or made to understand that this book contained the hope of humankind. Without this great scroll in the Father’s hand being fulfilled, this unclean universe was destined to continue downward. Someone had to open this book and take back what the devil stole. In this six thousand year old document was the title deed and the divine process to uproot the usurper. The Father’s plan and purpose was recorded; but, the first of kin to God Himself had to unseal the plan.
John was weeping in soul-rending disappointment. We would think that John already knew that there was an answer; but, it had been held back from him. It was an unfolding drama. He was still in the flesh even though he was caught up in the Spirit. But, the Elders at the scene were glorified saints and now possessed the wisdom of the ages. “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.” (Revelation 5:5) This is one of the most revealing manifestations of the victory of the cross in Holy Scripture. His death was the redemption and reclaiming of paradise lost.
When the Son of God said, “It is finished,” He literally ripped a stolen and emaciated world out of Satan’s possession. That victory could not be claimed until the Gospel had its day of redeeming souls. But, that day is now at hand in this vision; and we are about to see the real drama in our day. John was beholding the scene that is soon to be acted out when the Raptured saints are gathered home. “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. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.” (Revelation 5:6-7)
The Heavens exploded in triumphant worship. The saints will sing their first song after arriving in the Eternal City of Jerusalem. This is the Holy City of which earthly Jerusalem was but a shadow. The worship will be of Jesus Christ our Emancipator. Finally, the universe will see the full scope of who He is and the finished work of what He did. He was the first of kin, the only begotten Son, to the Father. As the Divine Savior, He is ready for the ultimate face-off with the lying masquerades of Satan.
This great manuscript had been held in the archives of Heavenly Jerusalem since the loss of this earth in the Garden of Eden. Never had our Father been without a plan. Enoch may have known the secret. No doubt Noah carried it in his heart while in the ark although he had never seen the document. Abraham came from Ur to be the Father of Faith in the unpossessed Promise Land. From him all the way to Calvary, it was like a hidden dream in the hearts of faithful Jews. Now, John must become the writer to share its future fulfillment.
That was the beautiful background for the victory to occur by the “Seven Sealed scroll.” This entire document is a legal manifest, it is divine business and His saints are the offended host. Satan is the accused and judgment has been passed. Let the proceedings begin, “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. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.” (Revelation 6:1-2)
Jesus Christ is never called by any of His beautiful names during the seven years of cleansing this earth. He is called the Lamb or the Lamb of God. The process of Revelation chapter six to Revelation chapter nineteen, verse ten are so gruesome and profound that every action of redemption must proceed from the smitten Lamb. This incredible period is not too dissimilar from His earthly pilgrimage. He was the Son of man without ceasing to be the Son of God. During these seven years, He will be the Lamb of God without ceasing to be Alpha and Omega. His Majestic Being will be hidden in His purging manifestation. Ripping sin out of this entire cosmos is not a pretty task.
As this powerful picture unfolds, the raptured saints will be fully prepared for the events to follow. Heaven is quickly filled with an explosion of worship. Now, we will see those twenty-four elders in their full multitude, “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 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.” (Revelation 5:9-11) Surely, no one can doubt that this raptured host has arrived in Heaven to share the cleansing of the earth from the dark reign of Satan and his deceived multitude.
The picture of this beginning eviction of Satan and his horde of wicked spirits is very celestial. John sees this after being “caught up” himself while still in his body but allowed to see in the Heavenly realm. The Lamb is the Grand Marshall. The first four seals are unique and reflect a unity of purpose. Zechariah had seen the same four horses and riders, “And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass. In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses; And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.” (Zechariah 6:1-3) It was noted that these go forth from God and are instrumental for judgment on the earth. In every act of redemption there is its counterpart of judgment. You can have judgment without redemption, but you can never have redemption without judgment.
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Keith Black
RECLAIMING THE EARTH
Dear Joe Chambers,
When the REAL CHURCH OF CHRIST gets to Heaven, you said that the saints will take part in redeeming the earth from Heaven after Rapture. Do you suppose that if Heaven was like a GREAT BATTLESHIP IN THE SKY, that God will PUT THE SAINTS AT THE HEAVENLY GUN-POSTS, to aim the CANNONS at the WICKED EARTH to FIRE THE SHOTS AT THE EARTH? If that is the case, then the CANON-FIRE from heaven can be aimed at SATAN AND HIS DEMONS, the wicked LEFTISTS, the REGULATORS (these are the modern day PHARISEES that passed all sorts of impossible to keep laws that they do not apply to themselves in Matthew 23:3-4), the corrupt politicians, special interest groups, the CFR-Trilateralists, and other Wicked POWER-BROKERS in Washington DC and around the world. Some of the WORST HYPOCRITES in the world are the POWER’CRITES (Power Mad Hypocrites (See Matthew 23:3-4)). When Pliticians PASS HARSH LAWS TO APPLY TO OTHERS THAT THEY WILL NOT APPLY TO THEMSELVES, they are the WORST VIOLATORS OF MATTHEW 23:3-4. When Congress exempt themselves from laws they apply tothothers, THEY ARE THE HYPOCRITES THAT JESUS CONDEMNS IN MATTHEW 23:3-4. When Jesus was on earth, it was not the drunks, the prostitutes, tax collectors, and others that society would think of as sinners, IT WAS THE POWER MAD REGULATORS (called Pharisees back then) THAT HE CONDEMNED THE MOST. Today he would say in Matthew 23:37 “O WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, YOU THAT KILL THE PROPHETS, AND STONES (today it would be Drone missiles aimed at prophets) ALL THOSE SENT TO YOU.” So I would not be suprised, once the saints were put at the Heavenly gun-posts that some of the shots in cannon-fire would be AIMED AT THE ELITISTS POWER-CRITES (Power-mad hypocrites. If the siants are not firing the shots from Heaven’s battleship, the angels certainly will be firing the shots. The POWER-CRITES have done us great harm. One of the worst sinners is the POWER-CRITE (these are epower-mad hypocrites in positions of power, that pass harsh laws (Matt 23:3-4) upon others, while exempting themselves. This is the absolute height of hypocrisy.) These will be the greatest targets of God’s wrath during the Great Tribulation. He always condemned the POWER-MAD HYPOCRITES more than he condemned any one else. Who CRUCIFIED JESUS? WHO WAS GUILTY OF LYNCHING HIM? In a way we are all guilty of putting him on the cross (our sins created the need for this). But the PRIMARY CULPRITS in this are the POWER-MAD HYPOCRITICAL POLITICALLY-CORRECT LIBERALS IN POWER, because THEY STILL CRUCIFY JESUS IN THEIR HEARTS. I could just see Jesus being crucified bu the liberals in Washington DC. There will be a great curse upon those who try to enforce “Political-Correctness (see Isaiah 5:20). So I would say to God, LET THE “POLITICALLY CORRECT (CORRUPT)” POWER-CRITES BE ACCURSED!! This will happen on Earth during the Tribulation after we have gone up in the Rapture.
What do you think, Joe?
Sincerely,
Keith Black
Peggy Hall
Thanks for calling yesterday, glad you and my sister in law are better, I love you
David
Dear Pastor Chambers:
I want to thank you for your ministry and for the wonderful resources you so graciously make available.
I’m an 80 year old, retired Marine and I have been teaching the Word for almost 60 of those years. For the past year I’ve been teaching a course on eschatology and have found your writings most helpful.
I’m reading your recent publication; “The Seven-Sealed Book That God Wrote And The Cross of Jesus Christ” and have a question:
An early paragraph begins with:
Post-millennialism or Dominionism are blasphemous doctrines that rob Jesus Christ of His coming glory to redeem this earth.
Would you please tell me what Post-millennialism or Dominionism ” are?
Thanks again for all you do.
Yours, in His service,
David Calef,