Before the seventh trumpet is sounded...

VIII. Before the seventh trumpet is sounded, various visions appear to communicate the spiritual meaning of the scriptures.

1. When the angel’s seventh trumpet sounds, the thousand-year kingdom appears and God’s mystery is accomplished.

But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets.”(NIV, Revelation 10:7)

The first angel sounded the trumpet, and the disasters started from the great tribulation. When the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, it is written:   there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.” (NIV, Revelation 11:15) This is when the thousand-year kingdom appears on the earth and God’s mystery is accomplished! This is the good news predicted by the prophets!

At the end of the millennium, Jesus will return to Jerusalem to reign as king, sit on the throne of David, govern the nation of Israel, and shepherd the people of the entire earth. Whether they are those who keep the law or obey the truth, Everyone must believe in Jesus. This is the good news God preached to all the prophets.

Jesus taught people to pray this way:  “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (NIV, Matthew 6:9-10 ) These are the first three sentences of the Lord’s Prayer, which refer to the coming of the thousand-year kingdom.

2. God commanded John to eat the little scroll

So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, “Take it and eat it. It will turn your stomach sour, but ‘in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.’ ” ( NIV, Revelation 10:9)

John took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it all. It was as sweet as honey in his mouth. After eating, his stomach felt bitter. The angel said to him, "You will prophesy again about many peoples, kingdoms, tongues, and kings." God commanded John to eat the little scroll, which shows that God is eager to tell us the following things, the secrets that will happen in the future.

IX.the mysteries of heaven

The new heaven and new earth in the future will be the Kingdom of God, which is the so-called heaven. The overall structure is a huge temple, which is the God who fills all things and is His glorious appearance in the universe!

I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. (NIV, 2 Corinthians 12:2)

The vastness and majesty of the Kingdom of Heaven is indescribable, it is an endless realm; the overall blueprint design is a huge temple. The worship areas of the temple can be divided into the Holy of Holies, the Holy Place, and the Outer Court, which are the third heaven (the highest heaven), the second heaven (the ordinary heaven), and the first heaven (the lowest heaven).

Each level of the sky is covered with countless small temples, and the structure of each small temple also includes the Holy of Holies, the Holy Place, and the Outer Court. The various levels of heaven in the new heaven and new earth include the third level of heaven, the second level of heaven, and the first level of heaven. All added together, they are the magnificent, glorious and gorgeous heaven.

1. The "Holy of Holies" in heaven is the holy city in the shape of a cube, in the third heaven of the new heaven and new earth.

The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and as wide and high as it is long. (NIV, Revelation 21:16)

⑴. The Holy of Holies in the temple is a cube.

Solomon built the temple. The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty wide and twenty high (NIV, 1 Kings 6:19-20). The inner sanctuary is the Holy of Holies, a right cube with the same length, width, and height. All these specifications are exactly according to what God commanded Moses, which is the dimensions of the tabernacle in heaven.

⑵. Th holy city is a right cube, which is the Holy of Holies in heaven, located on the third level of heaven.

The holy city in heaven, New Jerusalem, is a regular four-cube shape with the same length, width and height.The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and as wide and high as it is long (NIV, Revelation 21:15-16). This proves that this glorious holy city in heaven is a standard right cube, which is the Holy of Holies in heaven. Located in the highest three heavens.

⑶. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life  can enter the Holy City in the shape of a cube.

Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life (NIV, Revelation 21:27).

Those in the Lamb’s Book of Life, whose names are written in Jesus’ Book of Life, refer to those who are loved by God and receive Jesus’ salvation: blood (repentance), water (baptism), and the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues). The testimony of the blood, water, and Holy Spirit.And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son (NIV, 1 John 5:11). The Bible says: Jesus Christ is the true God and eternal life. (1 John 5:20)

The city in the shape of a cube does not have the sun or the moon to illuminate it, nor does it have any other light. Instead, it is illuminated by the glory of God, and the Lamb is its lamp. The source of this light is from Jesus Christ, because the Father has given Him the authority of light, and He is the radiance of the glory of God.

⑷. The holy city is a temple.

I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. (NIV, Revelation 21:22)

In John's vision, he did not see a temple in the holy city, that is, a temple without a fixed building, a temple that would not move. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he wrote this sentence: "The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.”

The holy city in heaven, New Jerusalem, is the bride, the wife of the Lamb (Revelation 21:9), which is the body of Christ; the Bible says: “But the temple he had spoken of was his body.” (NIV, John 2:21) Therefore, the holy city in the shape of a cube is actually a temple, where the body of Christ appears in the kingdom of heaven and the glory of God in heaven appears.

The holy city in the shape of a cube is filled with all the richness of God, with streets of gold, pearly gates, jasper walls, a city of fine gold... and a foundation decorated with twelve precious stones! These are not metaphors or symbols; they are all real, tangible, and inhabited in the body of Christ (the bride: the holy city, New Jerusalem). As the Bible says, For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form (NIV, Colossians 2:9)

⑸. The holy city in the shape of a cube is based on the blueprint of the temple. It also has the Holy of Holies, the Holy Place, and the outer court.

The holy city in the shape of a cube in heaven itself is a majestic great temple. All structures in the city are constructed according to the blueprint of the temple, including the Holy of Holies, the Holy Place, and the outer court. There are three major categories of overcomers living in the city. They serve in their own positions according to their different positions and ranks. Everyone coordinated together to sing, praise and worship the Father and the Lamb as a whole!

①, King (High Priest: Holy of Holies)

And they will reign for ever and ever. (NIV, Revelation 22:5).

Anyone who reigns in the holy city in the shape of a cube has the office of king and the responsibility of the high priest, and must enter the "Holy of Holies" of the city in the shape of a cube to serve. This is the most sacred and holy place in the Quartet Holy City; they will worship God here, sing praises to the Almighty the LORD, and praise His beloved Son Jesus Christ.

②.Be a servant (priest: holy place)

The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him (NIV, Revelation 22:3).

And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God (NIV, Isaiah 61:6).

Those who are servants in the holy city have the office of priests and must serve, worship and perform their duties in the "holy place" in the city. In the Old Testament era, priests had to perform three important services in the "holy place" of the tabernacle every morning and evening: offering sacrifices, lighting lamps, and burning incense.

③. All nations (Levites: outer court)

And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. (Revelation 22:2)

There is no more curse in the holy city! All the people in the city were chosen by God to serve God in the outer court as Levites. The Levites in the Old Testament served in the outer court, killing burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people, and they also had to stand in front of the people to serve those who came to offer sacrifices.

2. The second heaven is outside the holy city, reserved for the overcomers in hell.

The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. (NIV, Revelation 20:13)

In the spiritual world of hell, it is an extremely dark place with no light except for the dim light of fire. Thousands of souls are imprisoned there, all of whom are immersed in the marinating flames and subjected to the cruelty of evil spirits. of torture. Every soul has no peace day and night, and screams loudly and painfully every day! The Bible says:  where “‘the worms that eat them do not die, and the fire is not quenched. (NIV, Mark 9:48).

At the end of the millennium, the dead will be released from hell and will be judged according to their deeds before the great white throne! If their names are written in the book of life, they are the ones who have been purified by the fire of Hades; these people will enter the second heaven, that is, worship God in the holy place in heaven!

There are two main categories of overcomers released from hell:

⑴ The first category is God’s people who abide by the law

 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”(NIV, Revelation 21:3-4)

Mourning, crying, pain... these describe the miserable conditions of torture in the underworld. There, a foul smell of corpses filled the air; miserable screams, crying, and wailing... filled the entire space. Everyone must endure the burning of fire, the bite of immortal insects, and the torture of demons... Let me warn you honestly, never go to that scary place! The human soul is eternal, and it is the real you. If your soul suffers in the underworld after death, you will be greatly sad!

In Luke Chapter 16, there was a rich man who was a descendant of Abraham. He wore purple robes and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. Another beggar, named Lazarus, was covered with sores. He was left at the rich man's door to eat the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. Dogs came to eat his sores. The beggar died and was placed in Abraham's arms by an angel. The rich man also died and was tormented in Hades. When he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham and Lazarus in his bosom, he cried out:

So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ (NIV, Luke 16:24)

This rich man belonged to the descendants of Jacob. The scripture says: “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. (NIV, Malachi 3:6) After he was released from Hades, he entered the second world. Worship and serve in heaven; at that time, God will comfort him and wipe away all his tears! These descendants of Jacob sang praises in the tabernacle (tent of meeting) according to the provisions of the law, and God himself would be with them.

⑵. Kind-hearted foreigners

I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months. (NIV, Revelation 11:1-2)

The courtyard outside the temple mentioned here refers to the outer courtyard of this magnificent temple in heaven, which will be reserved for good-hearted Gentiles who have not heard the gospel. The souls of these people after death will be taken to the intermediate spiritual world by angels. After passing the training, the Lord will send people to preach blessings; those who accept salvation will enter the first heaven (the lowest heaven), where the Holy Worship and service in the outer courtyard of the place.

①.Persistently do good deeds

To those (Gentiles) who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. (NIV, Romans 2:7)

Gentiles who persevere in doing good deeds and seek glory and honor can also be saved. They have no chance to hear the gospel during their lifetime, but they have heaven in their hearts. They persevere in doing good deeds and seek glory. They believe in God and are willing to be led by God. When these people die, their souls will not go to hell, but will wait in the intervening spiritual world.

②. People who act according to conscience

(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. (NIV, Romans 2:14)

Although the Gentiles do not have the law, as long as they act according to their conscience, use their conscience to judge right and wrong, and do the things of the law according to their nature, this will show the function of the law and be engraved in their hearts. When these people die, their souls will not go to hell, but will wait in the intervening spiritual world.

③. Even the dead have the gospel preached to them

For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. (NIV, 1 Peter 4:6)

Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? (NIV, 1 Corinthians 15:29)

The above-mentioned people are all kind-hearted Gentiles, but they have never had the opportunity to hear the gospel of the Lord. After they die, their souls will be taken to the intermediate spiritual world to receive education and training from angels; after a period of time when they are qualified, the Lord Jesus will send people to bring them the gospel.

As long as they confess their sins, repent, and receive the salvation of the Lord Christ, they will be taken by angels into the first heaven, which is the lowest heaven of the Kingdom of God. They belong to the outer court and will be matched with believers of the same class. They will worship and serve God together!

X. Two Witnesses in the Great Tribulation

And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” (NIV, Revelation 11:3)

During the great tribulation, God will raise up two servants of God to preach for 1,260 days. These two witnesses are generally believed to be Moses and Elijah.

1. Two Witnesses

(1) Moses

Moses was 120 years old when he died, and his eyesight was not dim, nor his spirit weakened! Such a healthy and elderly man could climb to the top of Mount Nebo, about 2,600 meters above sea level, but he suddenly died; in the end, the LORD himself buried him, and no one knew where his grave was (Deuteronomy 34:1-7).

Sadhu Sundar Singh is an Indian evangelist. Like Paul, he experienced being raptured to the third heaven! The following is his testimony:

When a Christian dies, only his soul goes to heaven while his body is buried and decays! But there are very few people, such as Enoch and Elijah, who were raptured alive. These two have souls and spiritual bodies in heaven; this special situation also applies to Moses! He is similar to the Lord Jesus, who died, resurrected, was ascended to heaven, and his physical body was transformed into an immortal spiritual body.

Moses performed ten great miracles in Egypt, having the authority to turn water into blood and to strike the land of Egypt with all kinds of plagues (Revelation 11:6; Exodus 7:20).

In Revelation 11, one of the two witnesses has the power to turn water into blood and to strike the world with all kinds of plagues; this one must be Moses (Revelation 11:6).

(2) Elijah

The Bible records that Elijah did not die, but he went up to heaven in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:11). Elijah wore a woolen garment and burned his enemies with fire (Revelation 11:5; 2 Kings 1:8, 10), and he could shut up the heavens and stop the rain (1 Kings 17:1; Luke 4:25; James 5: 17,18).

This fits the description in Revelation 11. When these two preach during the great tribulation, if anyone wants to harm them, fire will come out of their mouths and consume their enemies; anyone who wants to harm them will be burned to death in this way. They also shut up the sky so that it would not rain.

One of the two men had fire coming out of his mouth and shut up the heavens so that no rain fell; this proves that this man must be Elijah (Revelation 11:5-6).

⑶. Moses and Elijah talked with the Lord

Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.(NIV, Matthew 17:3)

Luke 9:28-31 also mentions this incident: About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.

This incident also predicted that in the great tribulation of the end of the world, Moses and Elijah would appear together and preach on earth for three and a half years, witnessing Jesus' crucifixion on the cross, burial, resurrection, being taken up to heaven, and giving the promised Holy Spirit. This is the salvation that the Lord has accomplished on earth.

⑷. Witness

The original meaning of witness is "eyewitness" or "witness", that is, someone who sees or hears something with his own eyes or ears; a witness also refers to a person who provides testimony in court to confirm the authenticity of an event.

The mission of Moses and Elijah was to bear witness to Jesus Christ, just as the Lord Jesus said: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (NIV, Acts 1:8)

Just imagine, the combination of Moses and Elijah, preaching the gospel of Christ together, what a powerful witnessing team they would be! The two were Israel's most respected leaders and prophets, and they were able to rely on the Holy Spirit to perform miracles and wonders to testify to God's chosen people that Jesus was their Messiah.

5. Witness: Blood, Water, and the Holy Spirit

These two witnesses preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus: blood, water, and the Holy Spirit!

Paul said, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (NIV, 1 Corinthians 15: 1-4)

John said, “There are three that bear witness: the Holy Spirit (baptism by the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues), water (baptism by water, immersion of the whole body in water), and blood (baptism by blood, humble confession of sins, repentance, and asking the Lord’s precious blood to wash away sins). The Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. (NIV, 1 John 5:8)

⑹. Why two witnesses?

The law requires two or more witnesses to verify the authenticity and authority of anything. The Bible says, “One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” (NIV, Deuteronomy 19:15)

When the Lord Jesus sent out His disciples to preach, they also went out in pairs. The Bible says, “Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.” (NIV, Mark 6:7)

⑺. Two Witnesses of the Lord’s Resurrection

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. (NIV, Luke 24:1-4)

This passage says that on the morning of Jesus' resurrection, the women did not find Jesus' body and were wondering why two men stood by and asked, "Why are you looking for the living among the dead?" The original text is "men" or human "messengers". They are the first witnesses of Jesus' resurrection.

Are these two men Moses and Elijah? After all, they were with Jesus on the mountain before His crucifixion, discussing His death. Could it be that Jesus appointed two people to be the first witnesses of Jesus' resurrection and to testify to Jesus' resurrection to the Jews in the last days?

2. Two people were martyred, resurrected and ascended to heaven

Now when they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will attack them, and overpower and kill them. (NIV, Revelation 11:7)

These two witnesses were defeated by the beast from the bottomless pit and were killed as martyrs. The two beasts, the Antichrist and the False Prophet, did not allow people to put their bodies in the grave. People from all over the world came to the scene or watched their bodies on video for three and a half days.

These two witnesses are messengers of the gospel, bringing the salvation of Jesus Christ to the people on earth during the three and a half years of the great tribulation. Those who refuse to accept salvation are succumbing to the tyranny of Satan and compromising. Those who worship the image of the beast, receive the mark of the beast, and ultimately sell their souls.

Anyone on earth who rejoices over the killing of these two witnesses, or even sends gifts to one another to celebrate, is a follower of the beast. These people will face the tragic fate of death, and their final destination will be the lake of fire. They will ultimately perish and suffer in sulfur and fire forever and ever!

But after the three and a half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies looked on.

3. The bodies of the two men were found lying in the streets of the city.

Their bodies will lie in the public square of the great city—which is figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where also their Lord was crucified. (NIV, Revelation 11:8)

Which city is this big city referring to? Is there any special spiritual meaning? Now we can know the clues from the Bible that this city was called Sodom, Egypt, and it was where Jesus was crucified. This city is Babylon (the great prostitute), because it is the only one that meets the above three conditions.

⑴. Sodom

The great city of Babylon will be burned by fire from heaven, just as Sodom was burned by fire, and the fire will be as fierce as a furnace. The Bible says, Babylon, the jewel of kingdoms, the pride and glory of the Babylonians,will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. (NIV, Isaiah 13:19)

2. Egypt

The great city of Babylon was a symbol of rebellion against God, and it took God’s people captive as slaves. When the king of Babylon captured Jerusalem, he not only seized the land of Judah, but also took away many intelligent and talented people, including Daniel and Three friends, Ezekiel...

Egypt, like Babylon, treated the Israelites like slaves. The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. (NIV, Exodus 3:7)

⑶. The place where Jesus was crucified

Babylon is the great prostitute! It is written, I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus. ." (NIV, Revelation 17:6)

This city has the same nature as Jerusalem, which is that it kills God’s chosen people and Christians; this persecution of the Israelites and God’s children is just like the Jews in Jerusalem who persecuted the Lord Jesus and crucified Him on the cross.

This city and Jerusalem share the same nature—they both persecute God's chosen people and Christians. Such persecution of the people of Israel and God's children is just like what happened in Jerusalem in the past, when the Jews persecuted the Lord Jesus and nailed Him to the cross.

(4) Conclusion: This city is the great prostitute, Babylon
Meeting all three of the above conditions, this city is called Sodom and Egypt—the very place where Jesus was crucified. Through the revelation and teaching of the Holy Spirit, it is evident that this great city is the great prostitute, Babylon, a highly modernized city built by the Antichrist.

Who is the Antichrist?

"I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist." (2 John 1:7, NIV)

Regarding the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, before that day arrives, there will be a great rebellion, and the man of lawlessness, the son of destruction (the Antichrist), will be revealed. You already know what is holding him back so that he may be revealed at the proper time. The one restraining him is the Church! Only after the Church is raptured will the man of lawlessness be revealed.

Characteristics of the Antichrist:

1.    Before the Great Tribulation, he will confirm a covenant with many, allowing Israel to build the Third Temple
"He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’" (Daniel 9:27, NIV)
The Antichrist will be highly persuasive. During the first three and a half years of the seven-year period, he will establish a firm covenant with many nations in the Middle East, ultimately convincing the Arab nations—especially those adhering to Islam—to allow Israel to rebuild the Temple of the Lord (the Third Temple) on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

2.    He will break the covenant as soon as the Great Tribulation begins
"In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering." (Daniel 9:27, NIV)
The Lord Jesus will return to take His holy bride. Once the overcomers of the Church are raptured, the Great Tribulation will commence, throwing the world into chaos. At this moment, the Antichrist will undoubtedly break his covenant, forbidding God’s people from worshiping in the Temple and stopping sacrifices and offerings.

3.    He will create a false world peace
After the rapture of the Church, the world will be in chaos—murders, arson, looting, and lawlessness will be rampant, plunging the world into great tribulation. At that time, a man will emerge, claiming, "I can bring peace to the whole earth!" However, this peace will be counterfeit because the Antichrist is the father of lies.

4.    He will rule for forty-two months with absolute power
"The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise its authority for forty-two months." (Revelation 13:5, NIV)
This man will be wise, charismatic, and extremely influential. Many will follow him, including kings and rulers of the earth, who will all be deceived by him. He will speak arrogant and blasphemous words and will have authority to act for forty-two months.

5.    The whole world will worship and follow him
"The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast. People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, ‘Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?’" (Revelation 13:3-4, NIV)
This man will be extremely authoritative and eloquent, using deceptive and persuasive speech. The whole world will worship and follow him, and no one will dare to oppose him.

6.    He will sit in God’s temple and proclaim himself to be God
"He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God." (2 Thessalonians 2:4, NIV)
This man of lawlessness will come according to Satan’s workings, performing counterfeit miracles, signs, and wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9). Many people will believe him, and he will even sit in God’s Temple in Israel, proclaiming himself as God.

7.    He will blaspheme the name of Jesus
"It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven." (Revelation 13:6, NIV)
The Antichrist will not only blaspheme those on earth but will also insult those who have been raptured to heaven! He will use vile language to mock them and blaspheme the one true God in heaven. He will be entirely filled with evil spirits, openly cursing and ridiculing the saints.
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured a controversial performance by drag queens, attempting to reinterpret Jesus and His disciples from the Last Supper, promoting so-called diversity, transgender ideology, and sexual liberation, directly challenging the 2.4 billion Christians worldwide. Many religious leaders were outraged! Behind this performance lies Satan’s conspiracy—the spirit of the Antichrist at work, using this event to blaspheme the name of Jesus and offend Christians worldwide. This further proves that the Lord’s return is near, and the man of lawlessness (the Antichrist) will soon be revealed.

8.    He will be the political leader of the world
"It was given power to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation." (Revelation 13:7, NIV)
In Revelation 6, the first rider on the white horse represents the Antichrist. He will masquerade as Christ, holding a bow, with a crown given to him, and he will go out conquering and to conquer (Revelation 6:2). He will have authority over all nations and will fight against the saints, appearing to overcome them. He will be the global political leader and control the world’s economy.

9.    False Christs and false prophets will perform great signs and wonders
"For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect." (Matthew 24:24, NIV)
The greatest Antichrist and the false prophet will rise during the Great Tribulation, performing great signs and wonders. Since the man of lawlessness will be fully possessed by evil spirits, he will display various supernatural acts. Even the elect—both Jews and God’s children—could be deceived.
Counterfeit miracles include:

○      A fake resurrection: (Revelation 13:3)

○      Calling fire down from heaven: (Revelation 13:12-13)

○      Giving life to an image of the beast: (Revelation 13:14-15)

10.The false prophet and the Antichrist will work together

"It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads." (Revelation 13:16-17, NIV)

The false prophet will be the Antichrist’s closest ally, coercing people to worship the beast and receive its mark (microchip implantation). Without this mark, people will be unable to buy, sell, work, or travel. Receiving this chip means selling one’s soul to Satan, leading to eternal damnation in the lake of fire.

"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28, NIV)

12. This Great City is the Antichrist's City
"On her forehead was written a name: Mystery. Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Abominations of the Earth." (Revelation 17:5)
Revelation particularly describes this great prostitute, Babylon the Great, in chapters 17 and 18. It is a luxurious and immoral city during the Great Tribulation. The Bible says, "Then I heard another voice from heaven say: 'Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues.'" (Revelation 18:4)
This city is the grand construction of the Antichrist, and it becomes the center of world trade and economy during the Great Tribulation. The kings of the earth commit adultery with her, and the merchants grow rich from her excessive luxuries. Who is the Antichrist? American Pastor Brandon prophesied: "The Antichrist is the young crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)."
Here, we introduce this young prince, a ruthless character skilled in diplomacy, who will build the most modern city (the Great Babylon)?

The Youngest Crown Prince in the Middle East, Ruthless in Power, Dictatorial
(1) Eliminate the Opposition, Dissecting Journalist Khashoggi
In October 2018, in Istanbul, Turkey, it was reported that Saudi citizen and Washington Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed inside the consulate, shocking the world. Khashoggi went to apply for documents for remarriage but never returned. He entered the Saudi consulate and disappeared. Crown Prince Salman was obviously the main suspect, intending to silence dissenters.
Khashoggi was kidnapped in broad daylight, and over a dozen Saudi agents brutally tortured him before dismembering him alive. The Saudi people were shocked by this murder; Salman is ruthless, eliminating the opposition without hesitation. He had been involved in government affairs since a young age and knew how to manipulate political power. As a result, no Western government issued a warning against him.
Through his ties with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, Salman decided to place a massive bet, purchasing $2 trillion worth of weapons from the United States. In exchange, the Trump administration raised concerns over Khashoggi’s death only to quickly let the issue fade. The storm threatening the royal family’s reputation was momentarily quelled. Some compare him to former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

(2) Totalitarian Rule
In January 2015, at the age of 79, King Salman ascended to the throne. Two years later, he ousted his nephew and named the then 32-year-old Salman as his successor. He rapidly rose to become the most popular leader among the young generation eager for reform.
In November 2017, in the name of fighting corruption, he arrested nearly 200 billionaires, including several royal family members, who were imprisoned in a Riyadh hotel. They were later released after paying huge fines. Salman, involved in government since a young age, knew how to use ruthless methods to handle internal royal disputes.
Riyadh's authorities had previously used factionalism to achieve political balance, but Salman created his own faction, relying less on royalty and more on intelligence officials. As a result, his commands are always carried out.

(3) Promoting Modernization
Salman, ignoring opposition from conservatives, pushed for modernization, including lifting the ban on women driving and allowing women to watch sports. In February 2018, he held Saudi Arabia's first jazz concert, which was a refreshing change. In an effort to foster friendship with Israel, he removed all anti-Jewish rhetoric from school textbooks. This was interpreted as a symbolic shift toward opening up to moderate Islamic views and maintaining an open attitude toward all religions.

(4) Economic Achievements
Economically, Salman launched the ambitious "Vision 2030" blueprint, emphasizing fiscal diversification, privatizing some state-owned enterprises, and pledging to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil. He fired previous bureaucrats and replaced them with his own people in the state-owned oil company, Saudi Aramco, to accelerate the delayed IPO plan. In December 2019, Saudi Aramco went public on the Saudi Stock Exchange, with the company valued at $2 trillion, exceeding market expectations.
This made Saudi Aramco the largest publicly listed company on earth. Salman became famous in the financial markets. In November 2020, he hosted the G20 summit and successfully became the rotating chairman. It seems the arrogant and proud Salman has completely shaken off diplomatic shadows, and the political situation in the Middle East has entered a new phase.

Building a Future City Named "NEOM"
(1) The Future City "NEOM"
In 2017, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) announced the official launch of the "NEOM" future city at a conference on future investments. This city is a key component of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" plan. The goal is to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil and diversify its economy while building the most advanced city in the world, becoming a hub for business, technology, and power.
The new future city will be located in northwest Saudi Arabia, near the Red Sea and Aqaba Gulf, close to Jordan and Egypt. Geographically, it will be a vital hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. The area will cover 26,500 square kilometers, about 34 times the size of New York City, and larger than Israel's entire land area. The city aims to attract international investment and top global talent.
Its design concept includes completely using renewable energy and relying on technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and robotics to achieve a smart society. It also plans to make breakthroughs in gene editing, medical technology, and life sciences. This city emphasizes comfort, convenience, and high efficiency in human life, aiming to become the global leader in high-tech intelligence.

(2) The Future City "The Line"
The Saudi Dynasty is building a green utopia: a future city named "The Line." This highly advanced AI city is being constructed in the desert. It will be the longest and narrowest city in the world, as well as the first zero-carbon-emission city.
Located along the Red Sea, the city will stretch 170 kilometers (about the distance from Taipei to Taichung), be only 200 meters wide, with buildings towering over 500 meters, capable of housing 9 million people. The "Future City The Line" will have no cars, no roads, and zero carbon emissions. The city will be interconnected, easily accessible, efficient, and interactive, with cutting-edge AI technology. It is also referred to as a "smart city" or "15-minute city."
Saudi Arabia is investing $1 trillion to create a "glass mirror" future city, with housing inside elegant mirrored glass facades. The city will accommodate 1 million residents, using 100% renewable energy, with plans to be completed by 2030. The project is expected to bring immense economic benefits, generating a GDP of $48 billion and creating 380,000 new jobs.

(3) Oxagon (The New Future Industrial City)
On November 16, 2021, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, also the chairman of the NEOM board, announced the establishment of Oxagon, a new industrial city, providing an excellent living environment in harmony with nature. In 2022, GDI began welcoming leaders in manufacturing, investors, and business owners.
Oxagon is strategically located on the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal, through which 13% of global trade passes. It will have an advanced integrated port connected to a rail system and will become one of the world's most advanced logistics centers.

(4) Mukaab Cube Skyscraper
On February 22, 2023, Saudi Arabia revealed another groundbreaking idea: the construction of the massive "Mukaab" cube skyscraper. This super-tall, 400-meter-long cube-shaped skyscraper will be located at the core of the entire development project.
According to MBS, Saudi Arabia recently began the construction of the world's largest cube skyscraper, "Mukaab," located in the "New Murabba" district of Riyadh. Once completed, it will become the largest building in the world, standing 400 meters tall and 400 meters wide, with up to 2 million square meters of retail space and a spiral central tower. It is expected to be completed by 2030 and will become a global landmark.
The media was stunned! This is the largest cube skyscraper in the world, almost resembling the Tower of Babel—a tower that reaches to the heavens, built to spread the name of man on earth.

The Fall of the Great City (Babylon the Great) and Its Eternal Destruction by Fire

A Great Earthquake After the Two Prophets are Taken Up
"At that very hour there was a severe earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven." (Revelation 11:13)
After three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here," and they went up to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies looked on.
At that moment, God's fierce anger will fall! There will be a great earthquake, possibly a magnitude 10 or stronger superquake, and the city (Babylon the Great) will collapse by a tenth. The destruction will be horrifying, with 7,000 people dying in the earthquake.
The first disaster is caused by the two prophets who make the people on earth suffer. The second disaster is the great earthquake, causing buildings to collapse and people to die. After these two disasters pass, the third disaster is soon to come (Revelation 11:14), each disaster more shocking than the last!

Sulfur and Fire from Heaven, the Great City Burns
"Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the Babylonians' pride, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah." (Isaiah 13:19)
In one day her plagues will overtake her—death, mourning, and famine. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her. Sulfur and fire will rain down from heaven, and the great city of Babylon will burn with fire; in an instant, it will be like Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by God, with fierce flames and thick smoke rising as if from a furnace, black smoke spreading to the heavens.

The Great Prostitute Thrown into the Lake of Fire, Burned Forever
God's judgment is true and righteous; for He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her adulteries and has avenged the blood of His servants shed by her. The Bible says, "The smoke from her burning will rise forever and ever." (Revelation 19:3)
"Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire." (Revelation 20:14)
Death represents "Satan," and Hades represents "the great prostitute." Both of these evil beings will be thrown into the lake of fire, burning with sulfur. Their ultimate fate is eternal destruction, suffering day and night without rest!
Note: "The name of the Lord Jesus is 'Life,' and the name of the devil is 'Death.' The dwelling place of the Lord Jesus is the heavenly 'Holy City' (the Bride), and the dwelling place of the devil is the underworld 'Hades' (the great prostitute)."

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