My worldview says that mankind (you and I) are living in the End-Times and that events happen (generally) according to inspired scripture (God's revelations). I view the words of Revelation, Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, along with the prior words of Yeshua (which we read in the New Testament) as valid (generally) for understanding these End Times. The Big Question for this missive is: are we now in the time period of the SEALS of Revelation? Has the FIRST seal been opened?
First of all, I do view all interpretations of scripture as speculative to some extent. No-one can KNOW with certainty the WORD of our Creator God (God is beyond anyone's full understanding). I can read scripture and then give you my 'interpretation' of these words. I can not give you any final certainty that my 'interpretations' are totally valid, however. I also, sense that no-one can do this (no human being on this planet). All we human's are limited and our speculations must be based upon ASSUMPTIONS. Having said this what are my assumptions with respect to the SEALS of Revelation?
Have any of these 7 seals (outlined in Revelation 6, 7, 8) been opened as of today (August 16, 2023)? My sense is NO! None of the SEALS have yet been opened. We are still awaiting the opening of the FIRST seal. What is the FIRST SEAL that needs to OPEN? The first SEAL is this White Horse event that goes out into our world to conquer and establish his BEAST kingdom. This SEAL sets off what I call the Tribulation. This event is a harbinger of future events for these End-Times.
Prior to this SEAL being opened, however, we need the CHURCH AGE to end. Revelation implies that the Church Age started after the death of Yeshua (say around 33 A.D.). This Church Age has evolved and changed but it has not ENDED as of today. Apostasy is now prevalent within this Church body (of believers) which started at Pentecost and which continues to exist as of today. I witness this apostasy when I attend one of these established churches within Christianity.
What eschatology seems to say is that this Church Age must END prior to this coming period of Jacobs Trouble called the Tribulation period. We are now close to this end but not quite yet. This implies, to me, that the Tribulation has not started and the SEALS of Revelation are yet to OPEN. I listen to many prophecy pundits who CLAIM that the first two or three SEALS are now open (witness Bo Polny). Yet, his interpretations do not seem valid to me. Listen for yourself!
Bo Polny is getting lots of attention within prophecy circles as he is convinced that the first three SEALS of Revelation are open (NOW). He says that the White Horse is actually the Covid virus pandemic which started in January of 2022. This SEAL led to the 2nd seal of global conflict being open (the Red Horse) and this is now leading to the Black Horse (our economic collapse). His many timeline projections are on the internet to follow and I have followed his thinking for years. Some of his assumptions seem valid but many seem totally misplaced.
My sense is that Bo Polny (and his false prophets) have it all wrong with respect to the SEALS of Revelation. His timeline projections have been inaccurate and fallacious IMO. I think this happens because his 'interpretations' of the SEALS (the timing) are invalid. In reality, these SEALS have yet to OPEN. Seal #1 is not this corona virus (as he espouses) but it is the coming man of sin (called the Anti-Christ). This coming BEAST system of the Anti-Christ has yet to emerge IMO. When it emerges we will be in the TRIBULATION (not before).
There are many prophecy pundits who base their prophecies upon their 'interpretations' of scripture. Quoting the words of scripture can SEEM meaningful to those who lack discernment, but to those who think seriously about today's chaotic political events, these words of scripture can be SPUN in many different directions. Bo has millions of followers as he is convinced of his 'interpretations'. I, however, believe that his interpretations are PARTLY misplaced (invalid). His intentions are good but his end product is misleading and misplaced.
The SEALS of Revelation are yet to OPEN IMO. The Lion of Judah (now glorified) has permission from Yahweh God to OPEN these seals at the appropriate time. When the FIRST seal opens I think we will witness this man of sin appearing (called the Anti-Christ). This has not happened as yet and this means (to me) that the SEALS are yet to open. Prior to opening this CHURCH AGE must come to an END. This is happening (as I write) but it is not fully happening (as of today). That is my 'assumption'! The Church Age is ending but it has not ENDED!
Revelation is a prophecy from Yahweh God (via his messenger the glorified Yeshua) via an angel who appears to John in a VISION. The vision starts with the Church Age as ending and then the real end-time events START. Revelation 4 gives us the concept of an END to the Church Age as Yahweh God is portrayed as being ON the THRONE as King and Ruler over planet Earth. Then in Revelation 5 the start of the SCROLL message is presented. The Lion of Judah (the glorified Yeshua) is given permission to open the SEALS. Yahweh God is the WORD (on the throne) who allows Yeshua to OPEN the SEALS. Nothing happens until Yahweh God gives his final WORD!
As the SEALS are opened tribulation emerges for planet Earth. The White Horse symbolizes this Anti-Christ person (who establishes his BEAST kingdom over the entire planet). The Mark of the BEAST gets implemented and everyone is FORCED to buy/sell with a 'mark' (identity code). We are now near the time of this coming event. Digital currencies will lead to this BEAST financial system for the entire planet. We could witness this beast system in the next couple of years. The first SEAL will open prior to this coming beast financial system IMO. We need our world economy to crash prior to any of these events happening! That is my ASSUMPTION!
All these prophesied events can not happen given our situation as of TODAY. My sense is that a CRASH of our financial markets must happen FIRST to set the STAGE for this White Horse person (BEAST system). The Harbingers of these events are here NOW but the START can not happen until our financial system crashes. That is my viewpoint. All the theories of Bo Polny are invalid given that his 'interpretation's' of scripture are invalid IMO. His prophets can not be TRUE prophets as he maintains in his videos. Listen to Bo for many valid ideas but also many invalid conclusions. That is my viewpoint.
Have a great day! Watch for the coming financial crash and THEN prepare for the first SEAL opening. I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philospher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.
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