We know there are many end time arguments that have been proposed. We
know that whatever we propose must stand true to these great doctrines
of salvation. Any argument about the history of the world that does not
line of with Gods work of salvation must be rejected. To simplify my
position I will distinguish what I believe is a true teaching of the end
times with one cardinal doctrine. My simple question is does your end
times teaching line up with Gods completed substitution that you would
swear to be faithful to your brother no matter how far he strays from
the path? Would you give your life for the elect?
The book of
Revelation presents Gods dealings with the nations throughout the
history of the world. The book actually explains Gods deliverance of His
elect in which He acts as the Righteous Judge who judges each man
according to his work. Anytime we lower this purpose and present other
arguments that do not rise up to the line of Gods absolute justice our
confession cannot be trusted. Especially in the day of trial. We will
abandon our post when we face the enemy in battle.
Anytime we
look at a text of scripture in the bible we must treat every word as a
just standard between blessing and cursing. There is no word in
scripture that is lesser than any other word or that is outside of the
Trinitarian authority. That authority in which the Lord Most High ...a
term that is given to God as the highest Judge of the earth who acts to
save His elect in the day of battle. The term Lord Most High is used as a
special office of God that is set apart from all creation to show that
He alone is the only one who can issue a decree to save His elect. And
in fact it is said that His elect have access to that office ...who
enter through the door. In the Psalms when we appeal to the Lord Most
High we have risen up to the highest position in eternity to appeal for
our protection.
When the Psalmist says that he will seek Gods
face , he is talking about presenting his petition... a petition that
rises above time ...to the eternal Judge who has decreed whatsoever
comes to pass throughout all ages of the earth. When God answers the
Psalmist prayers it is always through the words that His counsel alone
is to be trusted because of His eternal experience with all governments
from the beginning of time. We see this same response to Job when God
showed equality of fellowship when He began to explain Himself to Job.
After explaining Himself...He showed Himself faithful to Job. God does
not teach without decreeing. The promises are upheld by the commands.
Ive
sought God as the Lord Most High. This is the highest fellowship that
Ive had with God. I believe when we get to this position with God we
experience a kind of assurance. When the Psalmist says that he wishes
that God will always be the refuge that the Psalmist finds in every
event,,,that he can always return to , the Psalmist is drawn beyond all
other experiences ...this attraction to God dwarfs all other
experiences. It is the sweetest fellowship that anyone could experience
...it is really one king facing another King. We must understand that
the Revelation is describing Gods actions toward the nations throughout
all history. I will explain further. Unity in all things.
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