"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 15
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
Why Trumpets?
The seven seals included the vision of horses and riders, depicting activity upon the earth. Why do we now read of "trumpets?" This is the language of Moses and the prophets, and emphasizes Divine activity. The voice...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 15
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
THEY ARE GIVEN SEVEN TRUMPETS
" . . . and to them were given seven trumpets." Here again, the control of the Almighty is accentuated. The "seven trumpets" were "given" to these heavenly ministers of justice. Remember that the...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 15
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
By Given O. Blakely
Part 3
Some Preliminary Lessons
I cannot proceed without drawing some conclusions from this scene. First, we must seek deliverance from the notion that everyone standing before the Lord occupies equal ground. This is not the case, either with angels or...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 15
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
Another Cycle begins
Now we begin another cycle another view of the world. This time it is not viewed from the saints perspective, but from the standpoint of Divine judgment. Our introduction to these judgments includes a most wonderful...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 15
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
By Given O. Blakely
Part 1
And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 18
CONCLUSION
This is what I call you to the eternal rest. I challenge you to engage in a hearty effort to stand before the Throne of God, arrayed in a white robe, and with harvest palm in your hand!...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 17
QUIETNESS!
"When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour." Now comes the seventh seal. When it is opened, there is no activity none at all! We do not hear the thundering...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 16
The Lamb Will Shepherd and Lead Us
" . . . for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters . . . " Those who...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 15
God Dwells Among Them
"And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them." Oh, what a blessing is this! In this world, God dwells in us "through the Spirit" (Eph 2:22). He is with us, together with...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 14
A CHANGE IN STATUS
It becomes clear we are dealing with eternity here. What is to follow is not descriptive of a temporary state, or of anything that could happen this thoroughly in the world. Although some have chosen...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 13
They Washed Their Robes
" . . . and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." The language of Scripture assists us in understanding the Kingdom of God. It also destroys preconceived notions...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 12
Great Tribulation
Here is a tribulation that touched every quadrant of the world, every society of people, and every language group. The identification of this tribulation has been the cause of much division within the body of Christ. Some...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 11
A Mythical View of the Rapture
The presence of this multitude deals a devastating blow to a mythical, yet popular, view of "the rapture." While the word "rapture" is not found in Scripture, the idea it connotes is declared....

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 10
THE REDEEMED IDENTIFIED
Where They Came From
There is a willingness on the part of the elder to divulge what was not apparent. "So he said to me, 'These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation ....

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 14
TRIUMPH AND THE SEVENTH SEAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 9
DEVELOPING AWARENESS
It is not enough simply to behold visions. Yet, John does not blurt out some meaningless observation. As the preacher said, "Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any...