The Day of the Lord Introduction to the book of Revelation The book of Revelation is possibly one of the most neglected and at the same time one of the most controversial books in the Bible. The highly divergent views of writers and preachers who interpret it, further complicates matters in gaining clarity about the message of Revelation. Many Bible colleges and theological seminaries deliberately avoid this blessed book and no longer include it in their study programs on the New Testament. Even when they do review the book, it is done in a very superficial way. The tragic result of this attitude is that the book of Revelation is also avoided in preaching. People are doing with this book precisely what God said that we should not do: "And he said to me: Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand" (Rev. 22:10; also see Dan. 12:4). The book of Revelation was written to be read and understood. Its message was never as relevant as it is during the present time. We are on the threshold of the great moment of the rapture of the bridal Church of Christ as well as the judgments of God that will be poured out over an apostate world. This is the book of consummation, of completion and perfection. That is why it is so fittingly the last book of the Bible. (The rider on the white horse). In a show of clever diplomacy he will deceive the people into accepting a new world order under a one world government which will operate in close association with an alliance of religions in order to accomplish international unity. When his peace initiatives and reform policy of peace and unity collapse after 3½ years, the Antichrist will turn to violence in order to enforce his authority on all mankind. He will then become a cruel military dictator (the rider on the red horse). We are very close to the end of the church age and therefore on the threshold of the rapture and the revelation of the Antichrist. It is critically important that we understand this period.Our lamps must be filled with oil And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armiesthen know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Who will rebuild BABYLON in IRAQ?The mood of the political world seems to be for peace and prosperity. One seems to propagate the other. Prosperity needs peace (stock market, et al) and peace produces uninhibited prosperity. This seems to already be the New World Order's (NWO) agenda: a world economy with minimal trade restrictions and a peaceful world coexistence by early in the new millennium. Peace is being sought in Ireland, Bosnia/Kosovo, India (w/ Pakistan), N. Korea, not to mention the Middle East. If we're not yet within the first seal of Revelation, then we may be very close indeed! Yet, I see four "problem" areas for future, unfulfilled bible prophecy with: Israel (Is. 28:15-18; Dan. 9:27; Ez. 35 & 36, etc.) Magog (Ez. 38 & 39) Antichrist and his ten nation confederacy (Dan. 7:24, 25; 2 Thess. 2:3, 4; etc.) Babylon (Is. 13 & 14, Jere. 50 & 51 and Rev. 17 & 18) a must read ----- click the ICON you will enjoy the read End Time Sequence http://www.yeshuatyisrael.com/end1.htm The day of the Lord My prayer is that the book will have the same effect and make a positive contribution by helping seeking people to meet the Lord Jesus, and by motivating the children of God to be vigilant and ready for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. By Prof. Johan Malan, University of the North, South Africa The Unknown Day or Hour of the Rapture Antichrist will attain phenomenal success, and his supporters will acclaim their admiration: "Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?" (Rev. 13:4). He will gain victories on all the continents until his rule extends over every tribe, tongue and nation (Rev. 13:7). The Antichrist will bind people and make them political, religious, and economic slaves of the kingdom of darkness. "And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue and nation. And all… will worship him… no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark of…  The Beast" (Rev. 13:7-8, 17).

Scripture Prophesy Look for this arrow  in Scripture The Nation of Israel will reclaim it's country land. (Isaiah 11:10-12; Ezekiel 37:1-12; Amos 9:13-15; and Zechariah 12:1-3). Jesus empiricism this sign in Matthew 24 when He told us to watch for the rebuilding of the fig tree (a symbol of Israel). When that happens, He said, the generation that sees it "will not pass away until all these things take place" (Matthew 24:34).