Donald Brynolf Swenson: BIG PICTURE Theology of God Since Creation to Millennium!

The general overview of man's history on this planet!

As of today, some 6,000 years have expired. The coming millennium will bring us the final period which ends the 7,000 history of man on planet earth!

Is it possible that the opening verses of the Bible contain the mystery of the ages? This book explores the remarkable theory that God outlined a six thousand year historical timeline in the Creation account, and then confirmed it throughout the rest of Scripture (by real experiences). The parallels and evidence presented in this work are truly fascinating. This book offers one of the most compelling views of the end times that has been published to date.

Since the creation of Adam to the Flood was a timeline that ended with Noah (a dispensation). From Noah to Abraham was another timeline (dispensation). From Abraham to Moses was another timeline (dispensation). From Moses to Jesus/Yeshua was another timeline (dispensation). And from Jesus/Yeshua's ascension (after Pentecost) to Armageddon (end of Church Age) was another timeline (dispensation). The final timeline will be the 1,000 year Millennium period called the Kingdom Age (starting after Armageddon).

So let's describe the history of man since creation (various assumptions are presented):

1. Creation of Adam/Eve to end of the worldwide Flood.

2. Age of Noah (after the Flood) up til the time of Abraham.

3. The calling of Abraham (a new Covenant presented by Yahweh God) to the Israelites (12 tribes).

4. The calling of Moses and the giving of the Torah/10 Commandments (the Covenant of the Law as given on Mount Sinai for all Israelites). Gentiles were an exception from this Law of Yahweh.

5. The calling of Yeshua/Jesus presenting the Kingdom Age (rejected by the Jews at Golgotha). The attempt to create the Kingdom Age on planet earth was delayed when this Messiah was rejected.

6. The calling of Paul of Tarsus (after the 'glorification' of Yeshua/Jesus and his ascension to the Father). This vision of Paul resulted in a New Covenant under the Church Age (33 A.D. to present time). In time the Church Age (mostly Gentiles) created the theology that the Church (Christians) 'replaced' the Law Age (old Covenant) of Moses and the Torah. A New Covenant of 'grace' (Replacement Theology) emerged...with the 'glorified' Yeshua/Jesus being the salvation from sin. Accepting the 'glorified' Yeshua/Jesus as one's proxy (substitution) for man's sin was the theology. Jewish theology (the old covenant) was mostly rejected and Jesus/Yeshua was 'exalted' to Godhood (an equal with the Father) by 325 A.D. The Trinity doctrine (meant for these Gentiles mostly) was presented as the New doctrine of this New Covenant Age along with the idea of a Virgin birth (incarnation theology). Jesus essentially replaced Moses as the core messenger for believers to honor and serve. The God of Israel (Yahweh) was mostly replaced by this New God (Jesus) now sitting at the right-hand side of Yahweh God in the heavens.

7. The end of this Church Age (some 2,000 years) has now arrived for planet earth...as Jesus believers seek a bodily 'rapture' (their continuing salvation story) to escape the coming wrath of Almighty Yahweh God (the vision of John in Revelation is the reference point). Tribulation will occur for all non-believers (those who rejected the salvation idea of Jesus) as presented by the historical Church. The message of prophecy (according to many believers) is that real believers will get bodily 'raptured' (ascending up into the clouds above) and then receive new 'glorified' bodies at the time of this 'rapture' experience (all is imminent according to this eschatology). Tribulation and wrath will emerge for everyone else. The end arrives for the planet with the day called Armageddon!

8. The confusion of this end-time period is here now (it's called the end-time Eschatology of the remnant church). The book of Revelation is the reference point for most believers and this produces the final consummation of history as the final war/battle of Armageddon emerges for planet earth. After this final battle (between good/evil) a New Age will emerge called the Kingdom Age. Christ (the 'glorified' Jesus/Yeshua) will return (bodily) to our planet to administer this new 1,000 year age for believers. Some believe that Christ (Jesus/Yeshua) will eventually give up his role as Messiah (God) and present the entire planet/humanity to the Father (Yahweh God) with Yahweh God (also called The Father) ruling planet earth for 1,000 years.

Conclusion: What is the mystery of the ages which seems to be happening as I write this missive? Is mankind at its END (that is the governments of man)? Is there a Higher Intelligence which is starting to 'intervene' in human affairs so as to create a NEW AGE for our planet and all society living on this planet? What is reality and what is fake theology? What is 'true' and what is 'false'? Each person will need to think about this issue of what is real reality and what is fake reality. We live in a confused age where forces and sources are presenting contradictory messages and ideas. Voices (visible and invisible) are at work within the greater universe of our consciousness. Much confusion is evident!

My sense is that there is a 'spiritual' realm that is real and active on this planet. I also sense that 'invisible' entities are at work to change our thinking and our destiny (so fake outcomes develop). Are there OPPOSITES at work on this planet (say both positive and negative, good and evil, Satanic and real)? Why all the confusion, deception, mystery, and polarization on this planet? Does anyone KNOW with certainty what is happening and why? What will happen going forward? Can anyone discern with precision and/or certainty? Who KNOWS reality fully?

My sense is that we all must think (independently) for ourselves. We have some 8 billion people on this planet. Can any ONE person know with precision/certainty what is happening and going to happen? I don't think so! That is my perspective. I must THINK for myself and live with the conclusions that I discern (changing my thinking when my perceptions fail). What helps me is asking questions continually. I live with new questions daily and these questions give me direction as I seek clarity on the issues. Critical thinking requires me to ASK questions and then discern reality!