ARMAGEDDON

ARMAGEDDON

What can we know about the famous "Battle of Armageddon" which we believe to be in the not-too-distant future?

I didn't ask what MEN are saying about the event, for MOST of the interpreters are using the standard textbooks of interpretation. And, most of them are wrong, for they are based upon faulty interpretations of other scriptures which have a bearing on the subject.

What can we learn FROM THE WORD about God's plan for the WORLD. How will the Lord accomplish what He has determined to do?

I BELIEVE THAT MY OPINION IS AS GOOD AS THAT OF THE NEXT PERSON.

The term "ARMAGEDDON" is used once in the whole Bible. It is a combination of two Hebrew words-- Har, meaning a range of hills (sometimes used symbolically), and Megiddown, meaning a RENDEZVOUS, or an appointed place of meeting.
It appears that it will be a "SHOW DOWN" similar to what Elijah had with the prophets and priests of Baal at Carmel.

Notice HOW GOD GETS THE KINGS OF THE EARTH AND THE WORLD TO MEET WITH HIS OVERCOMERS.

GOD HAS DETERMINED THE TIME

1) GOD DRIES UP THE RIVER EUPHRATES. Revelation 16:12 And the SIXTH ANGEL poured out his vial upon the GREAT RIVER EUPHRATES; AND THE WATER THEREOF WAS DRIED UP, that THE WAY OF THE KINGS OF THE EAST MIGHT BE PREPARED.

IT IS MY OPINION: The River Euphrates is a symbolic term for the PREDOMINANT RELIGION of the area. It is now world wide in scope. The "god" that they hail is NOT the God whom we serve. That religion is A PART of the "ANTICHRIST SYSTEM". IT WILL COME DOWN!

WHAT METHOD WILL GOD USE to bring down all false religions and man-made authorities? The Scripture gives us a clue.

Who are the KINGS OF THE EAST, whose "way is prepared" for them?

HERE IS WHAT I BELIEVE:

The KINGS OF THE EAST is a symbolic term for GOD'S OVERCOMERS, who are reserved in the WOMB OF THE DENOMINATIONAL SYSTEM until the time appointed for their unveiling (manifestation) to the people of the earth.

GOD HAS DETERMINED THE METHOD HE WILL USE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSES

2) GOD COMMANDS THE SERVICES OF UNCLEAN SPIRITS TO DECEIVE AND DRAW THE POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF THE EARTH AND THE WHOLE WORLD INTO CONFRONTATION WITH HIMSELF. Revelation 16:13-14 And I saw three UNCLEAN SPIRITS LIKE FROGS [come] out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the SPIRITS OF DEVILS, WORKING MIRACLES, [which] go forth unto the KINGS OF THE EARTH AND OF THE WHOLE WORLD, to GATHER THEM TO THE BATTLE OF THAT GREAT DAY OF GOD ALMIGHTY.

Is there a significance in the terms "EARTH AND THE WHOLE WORLD" as they are used here? I believe so. It represents two segments of society-- religious and political.

GOD HAS DETERMINED THE PLACE.

It is PROBABLY NOT A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. It will MORE LIKELY BE A WORLD-WIDE RENDEZVOUS between the KINGS (governments and politico-religious powers) of the EARTH, and the Spirit of God working in and through the class of people whom God calls the OVERCOMERS.

Revelation 16:16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

WHERE WILL ARMAGEDDON TAKE PLACE?

Probably NOT IN THE VALLEY OF MEGIDDO, which did see many battles take place within its confines in Old Testament times. That piece of real estate does not need a SPIRITUALLY-interpreted name such as is given here-- Har-Mageddon.

IT IS A GOD-APPOINTED MEETING PLACE (Rendezvous).

On one side are the KINGS OF THE EARTH AND OF THE WHOLE WORLD.

On the other side is the SPIRIT OF GOD THROUGH HIS ANOINTED OVERCOMERS (THE KINGS OF THE EAST).
IT WILL BE A FIGHT-TO-THE-FINISH BATTLE.

The KINGS OF THE EARTH AND OF THE WHOLE WORLD will have MILITARY, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ECCLESIASTIC power at their disposal. They will not hesitate to use it. But military might and political power are no threat to the SPIRIT OF GOD.

The OVERCOMERS will have ONLY the SPIRIT OF GOD with which to do battle. BUT THAT WILL BE SUFFICIENT! THE "BATTLE" WILL BE ONE-SIDED FROM THE START

Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might (Military strength), nor by power (Authority of Man), but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

ALL MILITARY, POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS WILL BE NEUTRALIZED by the SPIRIT OF GOD THROUGH HIS OVERCOMERS. These present systems are all energized by the influence of satan, who is the force behind all war, and desire for rulership.

THE OVERCOMERS (out of the religious systems) WILL REMAIN ON THE FIELD WHEN THE BATTLE IS OVER. HUMANITY WILL BE SET FREE FROM THE INFLUENCE OF SATAN. The desire to dominate and make war will no longer be an influence of deception over mankind.

THE OVERCOMERS (out of the religious systems) ARE THE STONE CUT OUT OF THE MOUNTAIN. Dan 2:45

THE OVERCOMERS (out of the religious systems) ARE THE ANGEL WITH THE CHAIN TO BIND SATAN (CANCEL AND DESTROY HIS INFLUENCE OVER MANKIND) AND CAST HIM INTO THE BOTTOMLESS PIT. See Rev 20:2

THE RESULT OF SATAN BEING BOUND (DISABLED)? One whole generation of humanity will be snatched from the PRINCE OF THE POWER OF THE AIR, (when his influence over mankind is canceled) and will claim Jesus Christ as KING.

And, given the present population explosion-- that will be a very large HARVEST that is REAPED for God.

Revelation 14:16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.

God forces evil, unclean spirits to gather His enemies to Armageddon. Then, God "cleans house" through His Anointed Overcomers. Jesus prophesied it when He "cleansed the temple."

I would love to be around when it happens.