"Unveiling the End: 16 Provocative Questions to Decode Revelation’s Mysteries"

1.     Will the children born during the millennial reign be able to choose to receive Jesus, and where will they go if they do or do not?

Yes, children born of the Millennial reign will be free to choose to follow or reject Jesus. Those who reject Jesus will stand at the White Throne Judgment at the end of the age and will be thrown into the lake of fire with Satan. Those who accept Jesus will join the Saints of God to live with Jesus into eternity.

2.     In Revelation, it says that people who read the words of this Book will be blessed. Can you expound and give examples of the blessings we would receive?

The Bible does not define what those blessings would be, but it does say that those who read and obey will receive a blessing. We can surmise that they would be blessed for their obedience. There are 7 blessings throughout Revelation and this is the first. Reading the book out loud helps to solidify it in your heart, but it is also a reminder to all of Heaven and all of Hell, what is about to come upon the earth. God rewards obedience in many different ways, but most importantly, He gives heed to your prayers. I encourage you to ask in faith expecting to receive.

3.     Revelation 12:9 states Satan was cast to the earth. Has the devil been able to access God and accuse us throughout history up to this point?

 Yes. Satan was cast to the earth sometime before the fall of man. We see this in the Garden of Eden. Job tells us in Job 1:6-7 that Satan had limited access to God in heaven. Here in Revelation 12 he (the accuser of the brethren) loses all access and can no longer accuse anyone of anything, anymore. Revelation gives us a clue in the following verses, which say Woe to the earth and a command in heaven to Rejoice. 

Satan’s final loss of access takes place mid-Tribulation when His rage on the earth intensifies. Jesus reports in Luke that he saw Satan fall (in the past historically and in the future prophetically), which teaches us that Jesus’ victory is real in the here and now and will be completed at His Second Coming.

Isaiah 14:12

 “How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!” 

Luke 10:18-20

18 And He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning. 19 Behold, I have given you authority to walk on snakes and scorpions, and authority over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”

Rev 12:12

Therefore, rejoice, you heavens, and you who dwell in them.  But woe to you, earth and sea, for the Devil has come down to you in great fury, for he knows he has but a short time.”

4.     Will people get married on the new earth in the Millennial Reign?   

The New Heaven and the New Earth come after the Millennial Reign. During the Millennial Reign, people of flesh will marry and have children. The Raptured saints who return with Jesus will not marry or be married. They will be like angels in their glorified bodies.

5.     Why are there in heaven, leaves for healing the nations?

Great Question.  "Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."

These leaves are most likely a remembrance of God’s grace, a symbol of His work, and an acknowledgment of His continuous and ultimate promise of restoration to a broken world due to sin. It is not meant as an agent of healing, but instead an emblem of what has already been accomplished; the establishment of a perfect, harmonious world with the eternal presence of God.

6.     What is the purpose of the trees with healing for the nations in the new heaven and earth if there will be no sickness there? (see above)

7.     Does the Antichrist know he is the Antichrist right now? Or is it something he figures out as he is put into power? Or is he preparing for what he will be doing?

There is no definitive answer to this question found in scripture. However, there are clues that He hates God, God’s people, and God’s city with such a passion that the plan to destroy everything GOD must be already rooted in His heart. When He takes the seat in the temple, His action is then an acknowledgment that He knows that is the Antichrist.

8.     In the Millennial Reign, (and in the 7 yr Tribulation) will we know our families and friends? I know our focus will be on God but will we know people and have a concept of time?

Those who are alive in the Millennial Reign and Tribulation will know their families. They will retain their memories, relationships, and recognition of family and friends, just as people do now. The saints who return with Christ in glorified bodies will likely recognize their family and friends also. For example, Jesus was recognizable by His disciples when he returned in His glorified body. Moses and Elijah were also recognizable to Peter, James, and John on the Mt of Transfiguration.

Yes, we will have a concept of time. This is confirmed because the Word states that we will all celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles yearly.

9.     Revelation 19:8  - Explain the good deeds done by the people of God.

Rev 19:8

It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

The "righteous deeds" are the practical outworking of faith and obedience by the saints during their earthly lives during the Church Age. There is an imputed righteousness (Justified) and a practical righteousness (actions performed out of faith and obedience to God’s Word). The Bride has made herself ready. In other words, because she is Justified, she is holy. Because she is holy (set part and sanctified) she is ready. This is NOT a scripture about WORKS but FAITH and obedience (living according to God’s Word)

Rev 14:13

“Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.’”

10.  Will the future generations of the 1000 yr reign come from only those who died during the Tribulation?

No they will come from those who LIVED during the Tribulation and did not die. Those are saints who will enter into the Millennial Reign in their earthly bodies. They will then be able to have families.

11.  What are the differences between saints who are raptured and saints of the Tribulation?

The Bible makes a clear distinction. Tribulation Saints are those who come to faith during the Tribulation.  Raptured Saints of God have decided before the Tribulation to come to faith, thus missing the Tribulation. The Raptured Saints and the martyred Tribulation Saints will return with Jesus to battle at Armageddon at His Second Coming. The Tribulation saints who were not martyred will enter into the Millennial Reign in the earthy bodies.

12.  If we are to know seasons (which I agree with) why does Acts 1:7 say we are not to know times or seasons?

Acts 1:7 NASB 1995

7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority;

When looking at Jesus' comment in Acts 1:7, we must first look at the broader context of Acts 1:4-1:8, particularly the question put forth by His disciples in Acts 1:6 - "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"  This question clearly conveys that they were still envisioning the messianic kingdom in terms of political power here on earth

It is not for you to know- In other words, Jesus is clearly explaining to His disciples that only God knows the time of Israel’s future restoration when, at the Second Coming, the Jews will finally recognize their Messiah. No one knows the day or the hour except our Father in Heaven.

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only” (Matthew 24:36)

That being said, Jesus scolded the Pharisees and Sadducees (teachers of the Law) for not knowing the times and the seasons. He called them hypocrites for not having the spiritual wisdom to discern the indicators of the End Times.

Matthew 16:3 "You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times."

 Daniel also states, that in the time of the End, the wise will understand the times (Daniel 12:5‑13)

13.  II Thess 2:5-7 What does it mean “until He is removed”?

II Thess 2:5-7

5 Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things? 6 And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way.

This is in reference to the Holy Spirit.  He will be taken out of the way from restraining the Antichrist SO THAT the Antichrist will be revealed in HIS TIME.  The Holy Spirit is NOT removed FROM the earth. He is omnipresent. He will go on actively saving, healing, transforming, and renewing the Tribulation saints of God.

14.  Where can we learn more about the Galilean Wedding Traditions?

There is a great movie that covers this topic in detail called Before the Wrath. It is a docudrama that presents historical facts about the Galilean Wedding traditions The Talmud, The Mishnah, and the writings of Josephus give insight into the customs of the day as well.

15.  Do you think the New POPE will have a part in the End Times, possibly the False Prophet?

Biblically, there is no way to positively identify a pope as THE FALSE PROPHET, however, the Catholic Church has worldwide influence, and many of its spiritual principles are adamantly opposed to the written Word of God. We see the global influence the popes have had on World Leaders, so I do not think we should rule it out as a possibility. We know for certain, Biblically, that the False Prophet will be a global religious leader. Popes do claim divine authority, without error.  The title “Vicar of Christ” implies the pope acts as Christ’s representative on earth, leading the Church and interpreting divine revelation. Dispensationalists emphasize sola scriptura (Scripture alone) as the ultimate authority for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

16.  II Peter 3:10

10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be discovered.

-Someone from our study wrote—

Tungsten (a.k.a Wolfram) is the element with the highest melting point, 6177 F.              In other words-everything in the lake of fire must be 7000 F +

17.  Why has God not taken and cast the devil down a long time ago?

Great Question

One of the many lessons we learn from Revelation is that all things have their appointed time. God’s desire from the beginning of time, was to create a family and expand His kingdom. Satan’s plan from the beginning was to stop God’s plan. God is a God of free will for mankind although it is NOT HIS WILL, that any should perish.

If God cut the time short and removed the devil before his time, he would a puppet master, determining man’s future for him, instead of allowing man the free will to choose God for himself.

God’s plan of redemption is laid out in distinct periods called dispensations, each with specific purposes for humanity, Israel, and the Church. These progressive revelations unfold as established by God alone.  God also allows for a time for justice and judgment giving time to turn to Him before and even during His wrath being poured out on the earth. As Satan reaches his ultimate climax as being in the flesh, God deals accordingly with all nations and peoples who fall into Satan’s grasp. Israel will be restored, saints of God will be with Jesus, and God’s victory will be seen and understood by all of humanity once and for all.

Eccl. 3:1 There is a time for everything,    and a season for every activity under the heavens:

18.  Do people go to Hell or do they die completely?

When people die, there are only two destinations.  One is eternal life with Jesus Christ or the other is eternal death in hell. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ you will either, be raptured with Him, or raised with Him at the Rapture of the Church. You will receive your glorified body at that time.

 If you are not a believer and die, you will wait for the Great White Throne Judgment to be cast into the lake of fire where you will spend eternity.

Rev 20:6

“Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.”