A Newton Project –
A commentary on the Apocalypse. “Amongst the Interpreters of the last age there is scarce one of note who hath not made some discovery worth knowing; and thence I seem to gather that God is about opening these mysteries. The success of others put me upon considering it; and if I have done any thing which may be useful to following writers, I have my design.” Interesting.
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A Vision Repeated –
A problem with interpretation. There is an unfounded assumption that the chapters of the Apocalypse are in chronological order which makes it impossible to understand. Each vision does not necessarily depend on the previous or following chapter. This was understood by Victorinus in the third century. It is called Recapitulation.
A historian and a commentary on the Apocalypse. A project documenting his works. “The folly of Interpreters has been, to foretell times and things by this Prophecy, as if God designed to make them Prophets. By this rashness they have not only exposed themselves, but brought the Prophecy also into contempt.” Interesting.
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A Big Problem
A word can be misleading if you are looking for the king of the north. There are eight different words in 52 different translations: princes 24, commanders 10, officers 7, officials 5, generals 2, leaders 2, principalities 1, subordinates 1. These are major differences in words used before you get to the problem of interpreting them.
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A Place To Start
A Christian empire where they reigned with Christ is easy to find. The reign of Christ cannot be found in the Bible. Nor can it be found in history. Only on the internet. “Reigned with Christ” is not “reign of Christ”. Big difference ignored by so many. That is why they ignore the Byzantine Empire which fits with all the major numbers.
A Connection To History
A reliable interpretation. Numbers and colors that all translators agree on are the only reliable confirmation of prophecy fulfilled in history. Nothing else can be trusted and that certainly includes your interpretation which is no better than the others. Numbers and colors found in prophecy can be found in history. Just need to look.
A Testimony
A reason to trust what is written. All translations agree on numbers and colors. Not so much with other words. The writers were inspired. The translators not so much. Too many different versions. Too many different interpretations. Who or what can you trust? Numbers and colors are faithful and true. Use them to connect history with prophecy.
A History
A reliable connection to prophecy. Your interpretation not so much. Same for many bible translators who do not agree. Numbers survive both. It is the only reliable way to verify the fulfillment of prophecy. Use numbers to connect history with what has been prophesied. A thousand years is a good place to start.
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A Fit With Daniel
A necessary ingredient. Look to Daniel to validate any interpretation of the Apocalypse. It must fit and that includes the king of the south, his daughter, and one of his commanders who is not a prince. Mohammed, his daughter Fatima, and Mu’awiya I who would be the king of the north are all good fits.
A Reason to Live
A meaning for life. A test of wills. Don’t bury your talent. Learn what you can. Teach what you can. You will need help. Ask for it. Seek the truth. You will find it. Knock and it will be open unto you. The Truth will not only set you free, It will make you happy. It will help you pass the final test. We are being tested. You may not find that word in your bible.
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