The transition from this present world into the Millennial Kingdom of G-d is a subject often clouded by human tradition and theological confusion. In this expository teaching, Dr. Baruch Korman challenges prevailing views by returning to the literal interpretation of Scripture. The Millennial Kingdom is not a metaphor; it is the authoritative and truthful promise of a thousand-year reign of justice and righteousness, established by the Messiah from the city of Jerusalem.
Birth Pains and Global Instability
The Messiah taught that the end of the age would be characterized by “birth pains”—wars, ethnic conflicts, famines, and pestilences. These events serve a specific purpose: they create a state of global instability. In political science, instability acts as a catalyst for change. When people are gripped by hopelessness and fear, they become vulnerable to a leader who promises solutions. This instability paves the way for the Antichrist, who will offer a false sense of security to a desperate world.
Distinguishing the Seals from the Wrath of G-d
A critical distinction made in this study is the nature of the Seven Seals in the Book of Revelation. Dr. Baruch Korman rejects the common scholarly view that all seals represent the wrath of G-d. Instead, the first five seals originate from a different source: the “man of sin” and the spirit of death. For instance, the fifth seal depicts believers being slain for their testimony. It is logically inconsistent to suggest that G-d would pour out His own wrath upon those who are being faithful to His Word. The wrath of the Lamb is only announced at the sixth seal, marking the transition into the Day of the L-rd.
The Abomination of Desolation and the Blessed Hope
The timing of the Rapture is another point of necessary clarification. While many debate “pre, mid, or post-tribulation, the Bible specifically links the Rapture to the period before the wrath of G-d. However, the Church must be prepared for the “Great Tribulation”—a time of intense persecution by the Antichrist. The key sign to watch for is the Abomination of Desolation, when the man of sin reveals himself in the sanctuary, claiming to be G-d. It is only after this revelation, and before the outpouring of divine wrath, that the believers are gathered unto the L-rd.
Conclusion
We are called not to be quickly shaken by troublesome times or deceptive spiritual manifestations. The study of prophecy should produce a steadfast testimony and a commitment to the truth of the Scripture. By understanding the order of events—from the birth pains to the sealing of the remnant of Israel—we can walk in faith rather than fear. Our joy is not rooted in this world’s circumstances but in the fact that our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
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