Laodicea Dispensation End Times Biblical Prophecy

Revelation

Chapter 3

Part 12

The dispensation of Laodiceans (1939 A.D.)

Laodicea means Rights of the People

Laodiciea Church Age

A. Historically, Great progress in medicine

contrasted with

Faith in medicine replaces faith in God's healing

in spite of

B. pioneered the field of opthalmology

contrasted with

pioneering the field of theological blindness

C. world renown for their glossy black wool

contrasted with

church is comfortable clothed in black wool

D. richest commercial centres of the world

contrasted with

richest church in history

great wealth among christian community

Today's church tradgedy

94% Americans claim to believe in God yet

Americans spend 6 times more $ on their pets

than foreign missions

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: -- Rev 3:17 (KJV)

Could v. 17 be speaking to the prosperity gospel ??

Could he be speaking to Vatican II (1962-1965) and Ecumenicalism ?

The prophetic bible trees

Spiritual Privilege

Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. -- Psa 80:8 (KJV)

Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land. -- Psa 80:9 (KJV)

The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars. -- Psa 80:10 (KJV)

She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river. -- Psa 80:11 (KJV)

Religious Privilege

The LORD called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken. -- Jer 11:16 (KJV)

For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal. -- Jer 11:17 (KJV)

And the LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou showedst me their doings. -- Jer 11:18 (KJV)

And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; -- Rom 11:17 (KJV)

Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. -- Rom 11:18 (KJV)

Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. -- Rom 11:19 (KJV)

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: -- Rom 11:20 (KJV)

For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. -- Rom 11:21 (KJV)

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For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? -- Rom 11:24 (KJV)

National Privilege

He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. -- Luke 13:6 (KJV)

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? -- Luke 13:7 (KJV)

And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: -- Luke 13:8 (KJV)

And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. -- Luke 13:9 (KJV)

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: -- Mat 24:32 (KJV)

So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. -- Mat 24:33 (KJV)

1939 - World War II

ANTICHRIST ??

a) Insignificant beginning Dan 8:9

b) Political and Military Leader

c) Propoganda Minister - Goebbels

d) Rome as an ally - Mussolini

e) Persecuted Jews for 7 years Dan. 9:27

f) Last 3 1/2 years was by far the worst persecution

g) Hitler tatooed a number on the Jews bodies giving them both a mark

and a number

h) Hitler had his own mark (Cross - Swastika) with which he is identified

with

i) Hitler's body was thrown into a burning fire

1945 - World War II ends Germany surrenders

1948 - Israel became a nation

1947-48 - Roswell UFO Phenomena

Unique Characteristics of this Dispensation or Church Age

a. Faith and Healing Movement

Smith Wigglesworth - 1940s

E. W. Kenyon - 1940s

Kathryn Khulman

Oral Roberts 1960s

Kenneth Hagin

b. Television Evangelism and Faith Teaching

Billy Graham and Oral Roberts 1960s

c. Prophecy teaching

Late Great Planet Earth 1969 Hal Lindsey

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; -- Rev 3:14 (KJV)

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. -- Rev 3:15 (KJV)

So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. -- Rev 3:16 (KJV)

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. -- Rev 3:18 (KJV)

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. -- Rev 3:19 (KJV)

1948 - Formation of the World Council of Churches

World Council of Churches, international organization of some 306 Protestant, Anglican, Old Catholic, and Orthodox churches,

World Council of Churches, international organization of some 306 Protestant, Anglican, Old Catholic, and Orthodox churches, founded in Amsterdam in August 1948 to promote ecumenical fellowship, service, and study.

It is defined in its constitution as “a fellowship of churches which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures

It is defined in its constitution as “a fellowship of churches which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures and therefore seek to fulfill together their common calling

Principal authority is vested in an assembly of delegates, which meets every six or seven years. Between assembly meetings authority is exercised by a 150-member central committee, which is elected by the assembly and normally meets annually. A permanent secretariat, headed by a general secretary, administers the programs of the council, whose decisions are not binding on the member churches. Council headquarters is in Geneva, and an office is also in New York City.

Major units of organization include commissions on Inter-Church Aid, Refugee, and World Service; Faith and Order;

Major units of organization include commissions on Inter-Church Aid, Refugee, and World Service; Faith and Order; World Mission and Evangelism;

the Churches' Participation in Development; the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs; Dialogue with People of Living Faiths; Women in Church and Society; Youth; Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation; the Christian Medical Commission; and the Program to Combat Racism.^{^[1]}

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. -- 2 Cor 6:16 (KJV)

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, -- 2 Cor 6:17 (KJV)

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. -- 2 Cor 6:18 (KJV)

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. -- 2 Cor 7:1 (KJV)

The apparitions of Mary are significantly increasing

1961-65 2000 appearances of Mary in Garabandal Spain

message of Mary:

the call to unity for all Jews, Christians, and Moslems

2000 ? according to Pope John Paul II

Mary will manifest herself as a world wide apparition

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. -- Rev 3:15 (KJV)

So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. -- Rev 3:16 (KJV)

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. -- Rev 3:19 (KJV)

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. -- Rev 3:20 (KJV)

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. -- Rev 3:21 (KJV)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. -- Rev 3:22 (KJV)

The blessings and promises made to the 7 churches

Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; -- Rev 2:1 (KJV)

The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches:

and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. -- Rev 1:20 (KJV)

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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. -- Rev 2:7 (KJV)

And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; -- Rev 2:8 (KJV)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. -- Rev 2:11 (KJV)

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. -- Rev 20:6 (KJV)

And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. -- Rev 20:13 (KJV)

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. -- Rev 20:14 (KJV)

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. -- Rev 20:15 (KJV)

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. -- Rev 21:7 (KJV)

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. -- Rev 21:8 (KJV)

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; -- Rev 2:12 (KJV)

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. -- Heb 4:12 (KJV)

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. -- Psa 33:6 (KJV)

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: -- 2 Th 2:8 (KJV)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna,

and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. -- Rev 2:17 (KJV)

And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; -- Rev 2:18 (KJV)

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And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: -- Rev 2:26 (KJV)

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. -- Rev 2:27 (KJV)

And I will give him the morning star. -- Rev 2:28 (KJV)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. -- Rev 2:29 (KJV)

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God,

and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. -- Rev 3:1 (KJV)

The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. -- Rev 1:20 (KJV)

7 Spirits (or Angels) of Presence

Mystery about the spirits within the wheels