Many Christians have wondered if the imagery in the book of Revelation is literal or figurative based on the odd descriptions as they pertain to the world today.
What about the imagery related to the Seven Seal, Seven Trumpets of Judgment or Seven Plagues of Wrath? Are they literal or not?
Well, stop wondering. The answer is in the new book, “This Side of the Whirlwind.”
The 3½ year period of the Great Consummation begins an era of Biblical fulfillment unparalleled anywhere else in God’s Word. We are about to experience it and step in it… It is all about to hit the proverbial fan.
In the day of Elijah the Prophet, Elijah and the school of the Prophets witnessed several miracles of God through Elijah’s life and walk with God. These miracles included Elijah parting the waters before being carried into heaven on a fiery chariot.
In Moses’ day the Egyptians and Israelites witnessed the Ten Plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. Of course the Israelites also experienced a great space of time where they gathered and ate Mana in the desert and watched as their God delivered their entire nation repeatedly from harm.
Let’s also not forget the conquering years when Israel captured the lands of Canaan now called Israel. Miraculous events took place then too and are coming again soon.
In Jesus’ day the Israelites and Romans witnessed the miracles of Jesus including healings, physical miracles of the fishes and loaves and the Lord walking on the waters etcetera; scripture also bears witness to Jesus raising the dead and Christ’s personal resurrection and ascension to the Father after saving the world from the Laws of Sin and Death.
Why then, would anyone be surprised if today, during another biblical period and prophetic age of fulfillment, God manifested volumes of miraculous events and fulfillments of visions or Words of Knowledge as He moves individuals prophetically gifted and aligned with Scripture to accomplish and complete His will?
Think about it!
The Tribulation Period is a Biblical Period of fulfillment which is designed to take place during the first two and a half years of the Great Consummation.
Definitely a Bible-Times period.
During this time of prophetic fulfillment Satan will be allowed to scatter Christians over the face of the earth (Daniel 8:24-26) in order to purge and make white the Bride of Christ (Daniel 11:30-35) so the Bride can make herself ready in accordance with prophecy (Revelation 19:7).
Add to these truths the fact True-Christians will be dramatically separated from Pseudo-Christians before Jesus gathers the living and dead in Christ at the Rapture. When these biblical truths come to pass and the world experiences the actual power of the Living God in profound measure, why would anyone at that time be taken aback or surprised that the text of Revelation is coming to pass in literal and or miraculous ways?
They would not, would they?
Again, think about it…
According to scripture, when Christ Returns:
The sun, moon and stars will be enveloped in darkness before Jesus appears through an eruption of light and sound splitting the skies with His magnificent presence. As the earth trembles, people from around the globe will watch as angels materialize in the air above their cities and begin gathering the Saints of God into Christ’s presence in the skies and clouds overhead.
Be real!
We are living in a new era of Biblical Fulfillment! We are the generation of the Latter Days who live in a time of miraculous and amazing events in fulfillment of God’s Word. Everything previously listed will take place around the globe and not just locally.
Can’t you see what is happening?
All too often prophecies are being fulfilled throughout this world while people are oblivious to the move of the Lord.
The Mark of the Beast, which currently exists, is being distributed around the globe and throughout the world in multiple forms and diverse technologies.
Imagine it… Israel became a nation again after nearly 2,000 years in exile because scripture demands that which was foretold must come to pass.
Jacob’s Trouble, another amazing prophecy, was fulfilled during the Holocaust of WWII in order to sponsor and promote the return of the Jews to their homelands, Israel.
The Kingdom of the North mentioned in Daniel chapter eleven and Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39 also refers to the Kingdom of the North as Magog which is in the process of being fully formed so they can make ready for war.
The network needed to accommodate the Mark of the Beast was officially activated and placed online on October 1st 2015. The portion of that network which is applicable to the United States of America is very likely the EMV Payment System. A global network designed to connect nations and financial institutions all over the globe in real-time finance.
Furthermore, Israel is now a nation existing on the lands of their forefathers and the mountains of their past which was formally known as the lands of Israel. Israel has also been reestablished in accordance with Israel’s original concepts as a people and religion. Never has this happen before in the history of our world. Add to that miracle the fact every element of Israel’s restoration was prophetically prophesied in numerous places within scripture with every element neatly fulfilled based on the prophecies. Truly amazing!
There are signs in the cosmos and in the earth and in the nations of peoples around the globe.
Everything mentioned here in this post is confirmable and biblically sound and applicable to the prophetic fulfillments taking place all over our planet even as God’s Word indicates.
We are living in a new period of Bible-Times.
So, why would anyone find it hard to believe that the events described in the book of Revelation would come to pass exactly as detailed in God’s Word?
The Seventh Seal, yet to be opened, releases the Seven Trumpets of Judgment.
Are any of the Trumpet descriptions impossible for God?
Of course not!
The Next blog we will look at what is coming for those who know not our God!
And I looked, and I heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, “Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about (Yet) to sound!” (Revelation 8:13 NKJV emphasis added)
Here’s a poem I wrote a long time ago just so you will not be bored. Smile! It’s a poem. That’s what I’m calling it no matter what you think of it.
(Part One)
Bound By Oath
The candle flickered one last time, the wick petered out and light declined.
A sliver of light, from the setting of the moon, illuminated the paths where two specters loomed.
Noble and proud stood Calamity, the boy, a token of days, gullible and coy, he rescued Malisious from the hands of a troll, at the risk of his life or possibly the cost of his soul.
So Malisious the witch, whom he pulled from her grave, passed on the gift – to her savior of the day.
(Malisious) Understand this power, the gift that I give, tis a Gift of Promises empowering the bearer every word they have said. Every oath, every promise, each pledge you shall make, through the Gift of Promises your words will take shape. If you vow disaster, disaster will come, if you promise great wealth, then wealth of great sum.
A look of mirth quietly settled on his face – giddy with possibilities – he could not wait to embrace.
(Calamity) forbearance: a glorious gift comes to me from you? Thank you most sincerely for this gift you’ve imbued – my heart is most thankful, for this treasure that you give – if ever you are troubled, – just ask and I shall give.
Calamity did not realize a promise he now just made – would one day commit his services – Malisious for to save.
Here is just the first part of the poem. More to come some other lazy day!
Through the Pre-Tribulation Rapture fairy tale as well as other false End Times teachings Satan will likely destroy the salvation of many Christians. NO? Too many say…?
Think about it…
The Mark of the Beast is only relevant for Christians during the Great Consummation (not Great Tribulation) timeframe.
How can I say such a thing?
Because The Mark of the Beast will only exist as The Mark during the 3½ years of the Second Half of Christ’s Covenant. I know — most Christians mistakenly refer to this End Times period as the Great Tribulation; however, scripturally it should be referred to as the Great Consummation.
A Dog returning to it’s “V”!
Only when the Great Consummation has begun can The Mark actually exist scripturally (Revelation chapter 11 confirms this) it will not matter therefore if an unsaved person has received the Mark or bowed before the Beast.
Why, you might ask?
Because the unsaved are already damned, currently bamboozled, eternally lost in darkness without any hope of salvation, now, then and forever. It is like a Dog returning to its vomit… That is what they do! The tragedy of this condition is that it will be irrevocable once the Great Consummation has begun. Don’t be a Dog!
Check God’s Word or check my book, “This Side of the Whirlwind.”
The Lost will be beyond redemption once the Great Consummation has begun and will remain that way, damned, on that Hell Bound Train, pushing up demon stools until Jesus returns WITH a bagging and the Saints in tow at the 2nd Advent of Jesus Christ.
IN fact, the very purpose for the 2½ years of the Tribulation Period of the Great Consummation is to challenge True-Christians during the Tribulation Period; a trial by fire to challenge Christians of the End Times to remain faithful; to help the Bride of Christ make Herself ready – for the Bridegroom (Jesus) in order to fulfill every pertinent prophecy (Revelation 19:7).
With this in mind, Christians remaining on earth during the Great Consummation, if Christians are not going to be on earth during the Tribulation Period of the Great Consummation “and believe me we are” – then there would be zero reasons for the Mark of the Beast to exist. Zero, zip, zata, nada, niente reasons for the Mark of the Beast to even exist.
Giving The Mark of the Beast to a damned person would be like pouring a bucked of filth on the Peanuts character Pig-Pin. Who would notice?
Add to this truth that once “He Who Lets,” also known as “The Restrainer”, has been taken out of the way (2 Thessalonians 2:7 and John 9:4-5) which is Jesus of course, the Big Holy Cheese (Not Swiss) the Bigger Holy Cheese, the Savior – Himself, then no one, no body, no one else – will be capable of providing salvation to anyone not currently saved at that time, period!
As in the words of Steven R. Harrel, that hack, “Ain’t happenin”.
It is for this reason Joel 1:1–20 and Ephesians 1:9–10 both indicate the free gift of salvation will no longer be available during the Tribulation Period of the Great Consummation. Jesus spoke of this period in John 9:4–5 when He said there would come a time, a night, when no man could work. The Tribulation Period of the Great Consummation is that night.
During the Great Consummation, the governments of the world will require their citizenry to receive the new identification and financial device, The Mark by any other name.
By the way, The Mark is already being received which is happening throughout many places in our world.
Some Christians will find it difficult to believe, but the Mark of the Beast has come, is already here.
After all, the Mark of the Beast is a piece of technology which will only to be issued during the Great Tribulation better to be called the Great Consummation.
Remember, Pre-Tribers believe they will be raptured before God’s Wrath has hit the earth.
Therefore, something must be wrong with one of these teachings and the Lord said it was not “This Side of the Whirlwind” that was mistaken!
They are right though; there is no such thing as the Great Tribulation and will not experience a Great Tribulation event.
The doctrine of the Great Tribulation is a lie – straight from hell.
The Great Consummation message truly exists and is inline with God’s plan for these Latter Days. By the way, the world is currently experiencing the Beginning of Sorrows and is nearly ready to begin the Great Consummation!
So you are right… and need to get it right with your Creator or don’t!
As for me and my house…
We will serve the Lord forever, amen!
Just for fun… here is a link for a radio broadcast with me, Steven R. Harrel being interviewed by J. Douglass Barker of Toginet.com – Enjoy!
The Lord is/has been lifting the blinding in part to the Pre-Tribulation Rapture teaching so the Body of Christ can begin to discern God’s true purpose and plan for the Latter Days and the Great Consummation. Those who believe in a quick escape from God’s intended plans for the second half of Christ’s Covenant will find no escape in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture’s false doctrine. The only real escape for Christians will be to embrace Christ and His truth as found in God’s Word and “This Side of the Whirlwind, The Coming Apocalypse,” trusting the Lord during the soon coming Great Consummation. Believers need to prepare for the Tribulation Period, for it is coming!
There are Christians who mistakenly believe in the Great Tribulation doctrine believing they will not go through the Tribulation Period which they believe is the Great Tribulation; the truth however, is that the biblical concept for the Great Tribulation does not nor ever has existed; leastwise, not as presented in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture doctrine. There is however a Tribulation Period which is an element of the Great Consummation teaching and part of Christ’s second half of the Covenant (The Days of Vengeance of our God. Isaiah 61:1-2). Continue reading →
As the technology used for the Mark of the Beast has already hit the global markets, you’ll notice it is not labeled, “Warning—the Mark of the Beast.”
Reasonably, the Mark does not come labeled “The Mark”; rather, The Mark of the Beast is sold as a tech tool – using convincing and desirable promotional guarantees, promising to better and make convenient everyone’s lives. Continue reading →
Though it may appear simple on the surface for each of us to say we will not bow down and worship the Beast or its image, not taking the Mark will likely be the most difficult decision we ever have to make.
The mark will represent the currency and identification of the day.
Every government, state, city, store, business, or shop will soon require the Beast’s mark before allowing any form of business.
Not receiving the Mark will be comparable to not receiving a paycheck, cash, or payment for services rendered.
Christians will not be able to purchase their most basic health and food items, pay their taxes, feed their families, or even make mortgage or rent payments on their homes.
The Mark of the Beast will be invidious, telling everyone where we stand on our Christian commitment and walk with God.
So what are you going to say when Work, or CPS or government officials inquire as to why you are rejecting the new technology? Really, what are you going to say to tell “them” you choose not to embrace the mandatory technology?
It is important to know what is coming so we can prepare.
God’s Word and “This Side of the Whirlwind” answer questions for the coming Storm! Remember… the Skies may look clear but the storm IS on the horizon.
Get your copy of : ThisSideoftheWhirlwind, The Coming Apocalypse.
Well it’s time to pull out the questions and see who has been paying attention.
The quiz presents 26 questions based on the book’s message (I bet you’ll never guess which book?🙂) “This Side of the Whirlwind, The Coming Apocalypse.”
Wow, you guessed it! Go figure?
So here’s the scoop: The first person to Retweet or Gmail 20 correct answers from the quiz’s 26 questions wins a free copy of my book.
And the crowd roars; doves take flight, babies cry and chickens lay green eggs while cows are being milked upside-down!
Just try milking a cow upside-down, yeah, just try it!
The point is… many of the fundamentals within the book’s message are elucidated upon in this quiz.
Add to that fact, I think quizzes are fun as long as you don’t have to destroy your GPA in the process, thus losing a girlfriend because you’ve now lost that million dollar job because your GPA sucks and last but certainly not least – chickens came home to roost in your belfry and you’re not even sure you have a belfry.
So here is the entire quiz consolidated into one blog. Now it is your job to have the most fun you have ever had with a single quiz. That’s right, the quiz is not. Continue reading →
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