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There is probably a no more misinterpreted prophecy found in the Bible than this which is found in Chapter 38. The key to understanding the future presented in its words is found in one who is called Gog. Eze. 38:2 Naturally, scripture interprets scripture. Thus, we are not surprised when this name Gog is used in reference to a situation which will develop at the close of the Millennium. Rev. 20:8 Lets visit the outline given us in the Word of the Lord pertaining to Ezekielís Gog.
The capture and binding with a chain of Satan is introduced in Rev. 20:1-2
The conquering angel, we should not have a problem identifying Him, for an angel is a messenger and in Christ we find the message of the Lord. The Angel of the Lord, the Lord Jesus is seen in the book of Revelation as a mighty Angel, marvelously clothed with a cloud and the consequential rainbow about His head, He is filled with the great and marvelous glory of the Lord, for His glorious face shines as the Sun, while His feet are like pillars of fire, feet of judgment. Rev. 10:1 He is the sacrifice and altar of the heavenly kingdom having power over fire, Rev. 14:1, that is the majestic presence of the Lord who is a consuming fire. Heb. 12:29 He is the Angel with exceeding great power, remember He said that all, fullness of power, was given unto Him, not only on earth but in heaven as well. Mt. 28:18 Jesus said that there would be signs in the heavens prior to His second coming. Luke 21:11 This Great phenomenon is surely one of them, for to have the whole of the earth lightened at one and the same time, is spectacular, and will be an exceedingly frightening experience. Rev. 18:1
He carries with Him the ability to open and close the bottomless, thus eternal, pit. He will place Satan under arrest and restraint, using an enormously strong, unbreakable chain. He possesses the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Mt. 16:18 He also has control over the keys of hell and death. Rev. 1:18 His it is to have absolute power over the key of David, making Him to be the promised, eternal king who will occupy the throne of David. Rev. 3:7 This event, will occur at the time of the second coming of
Christ at the beginning of the Millennial reign of the Lord Jesus on earth. Satan is bound for one thousand years, cast into the pit, he is shut up (in more ways than one), and the seal of the Lord is placed upon his place of incarceration. Rev. 20:3 Then to finalize the purpose and judgment of the Lord upon him and the ungodly of the ages, he is loosed for a brief season, at which time he will perpetrate his last lie and act of deception. We shall see this to be the battle of Gog and Magog.