SINNERS IN THE MILLENNIUM? (3)
Rev. C.J.McKnight
THE RIVER DRIED UP. The end of its force and power. No longer a a living viable element. The great harlot church, not one specific religion but an amalgamation of them all and the one world system, under the antichrist will be extinguished. Rev. 17:15 That the way of the coming of the kings of the East (dawn or a rising light, dayspring. Strong) might be made ready. The time of their appearing is drawing nigh. The Second Coming of Jesus will be from the East to the West, as the lightening or shining forth of His glory. Mt. 24:27The wise men came from the East. Mt. 2:1 The angel possessing the seal of the living God, who will seal the righteous will come from the East, or the sun rising. Rev. 7:2 Ezekiel saw the GLORY OF THE LORD coming from the East. He heard the voice of the Lord which sounded like the roaring of a great multitude of waters. He also saw the land as being lightened with the radiance of that glory. Eze. 43:2
THE KINGS OF THE EAST. The Lord Jesus is the LORD of lords and the KING of kings. While at the same time He is the Lamb of God. From Redeemer to the Ransom and the One who Ransoms us, He is Lord. He has, as His army, those who are the called, the chosen and the faithful, three attributes that distinguish His very own. Rev. 17:14 These are also exalted to a position of kings and priest unto God. They have both a ruling and a spiritual ministry before the Lord that is eternal. These are not just titles but indicate their destiny in the world to come. Rev. 5:10, 1:6
THE CALLING OF THE RIGHTEOUS MAN FROM THE EAST. The meeting of two forces at the time of the great judgment of the Lord. The man of God, whose spirit has been stirred to do the will of God. Called from the East. Called in purity and righteousness into the service of he Lord. There are none who can stand before Him. Nations and kings will be brought into subjection by Him. His Sword and His Bow will turn them into dust and they will be like the chaff, blown before the wind. His victory is assured. He cannot nor will He be harmed in any way. He will be seen here in a fashion not seen before. He is not the mild mannered Lamb of mercy and redemption. Now he is the King of kings seeking vengeance. This is the work that the hand of the Lord will accomplish in the day of His vengeance.To seal the prophecy He has revealed Himself as Lord and the great I AM. Isa. 41:1-4 It is Jesus who is the righteous one. It is Jesus whom the Lord will direct in all His endeavors. He wrought the works of the Father. It is Jesus who is building the body of Christ into the City of God, the New Jerusalem. It is Jesus who has set the captives of sin free from all bondage. This He has done without requiring payment or reward. It is Jesus who is the righteous one of God, liberating all who will come to God by Him, Christ Jesus. Jesus fulfills the offices of Savior and warrior King and every office between them.