The Timelines

The Timelines is the third book in this series which discusses a different way of looking at Bible scripture Please see the authors page for the complete list of books].
Now in the Bible reference is made to various places or dimensions. First of all we have 'the earth'. We are most familiar with this location. But mention is also made of heaven and hell (Hades) and of even places called the abyss and 'the sea'.
In the Book of Revelation it tells that our Lord now possesses the 'keys' of death and hell. It should be understood that keys open doors to places and that the people that stand to be judged at the White Throne Judgment have come from either death, hell or the sea.
Now Jesus stated that Moses spoke of him. Moses said that God would raise up another prophet from amongst his people. God would speak through this prophet and God would require it of those who would not listen Deuteronomy 18:18-19].
So from this we can understand that Jesus spoke the words of God the Father and one of these statements was the following:
I tell you the truth. If anyone observes my teachings (ie. does what I tell them to do) they will neither see nor experience death. John 8:51]
Now, we all know that people die. Well, perhaps not everyone. The names Enoch and Elijah come to mind. So two people out of countless billions did not die. So why would the Father tell us this statement unless it could apply to a good many more people.
What we see is that a large number of people are going to experience this place called 'death'. This would tie in with the White Throne Judgment and also with the dead who are being raised at the last trumpet. Remember these dead are being raised incorruptible and they are not subsequently being judged. This would infer that they died 'in Christ'. Is it not strange to you that they are being raised from the dead and did not immediately enter into heaven upon death.
Well, maybe they didn't do everything they were supposed to do?
We also read of a very large group of people who stand before the throne of God and it is said that the Lord God will wipe away their tears. Now you might say that these are tears of happiness. I don't think so. Tears of happiness do not need to be wiped away. A parent only wipes tears away from a child's eyes when consoling a child.
For in the Book of Revelation, in one of the letters to the seven churches (the ecclesia - those called out of the world) we are told that those who overcome will be granted the right to sit with their Lord on his throne. That would imply they are not standing before the Lord.
The Bride of Christ would sit with her husband.
But the wedding guests would be standing.
In the parable of the wedding feast it states that the room was filled with guests (this parable consisted of words spoken by God the Father through Jesus and they started with the phrase: 'the kingdom of heaven is like this...). Remember, If we do not listen to these words then God will require it of us]. In the Book of Revelation the people who were standing amounted to a number that no man could count. A room filled with guests, a large number that no man could count, rather similar statements are they not?
The Lord stated that the way was narrow and few there were that would enter in.
Few would not amount to a number that no man could count.
However do take note. They were in heaven and were granted the right to stand before Almighty God, but perhaps they didn't do everything they were supposed to do.
The Timelines discusses these scriptures (and more) and presents the various timelines and dimensions that exist within the Bible and identify possible reasons as to who goes where, when and why.
Prepare yourself for an interesting ride for things are not as they seem... Ver 5-32, July 2015]