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(Exodus 19:5, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9) The faithful Christians separate from their apostate churches out of necessity in order to be obedient to God. (Amos 3:3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2ee08ecf-417a-481b-a92a-6131b6257984/JanStyka-SaintPeter.jpeg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Concept: SEPARATION There is no union with Christ and Satan, no union with Christ's people and Satan's people. (GC 45.3) (Revelation 18:4; 2 Corinthians 6:17) The Remnant of God’s people stay obedient to the commandments of God rather than men. (Acts 5:29; Revelation 14:12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593710930284-KUKQ4A4FM96DVXIRYA29/persecution.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Concept: PERSECUTION God permits persecution to occur to allow evil to reveal it’s true character. He suffers long with humanity to give them a chance to choose evil or good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/21ef8919-efb0-4b39-9397-6bd24154abf6/The_great_controversy_between_Christ_and_Satan_during_the_Christian_dispensation_%281888%29_%2814763954445%29.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - The Church Continues The church goes underground but grew despite the trials. (GC 41.2) Persecution kept the church pure by sifting out the unfaithful. God's people stayed faithful, encouraging one another in faith. (2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588978751926-85TW1XR1TOARLS1UZFEL/image-20161026-11265-1pikoh7.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593652027795-VVF1OS3A2495JEE4YHES/apostasy.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Concept: APOSTASY Turning away from biblically established truth. The church is compromised with apostasy when its leaders seek power, honor, and earthly prosperity. Church leaders seek the unity of church and state and betray it’s principles just as Judas betrayed Jesus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593654471789-8N9FRGTMD9VPFPIVNDJZ/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Concept: PAGANISM The following of polytheistic religion or earth/nature worship. Paganism is brought into the church and mingled with Christian belief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594414636817-P9ZED1W5E1SC81NZOY8M/prophecy2.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Concept: PROPHECY Jesus predicted persecution of his church. (Matthew 24:9-13; Mark 13: 9-13; Luke 21: 12-19) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1608962576942-E9TT5K3XKUXRN1I1805Q/image-20161026-11265-1pikoh7.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Event: MASS PERSECUTION 64 AD Satan declares war on the church by causing Christians to be persecuted by the Roman Emperor Nero. The world under Satan is at variance with Christ (James 4:4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593651950267-K64C809616VAG8KSAOXD/deception.jpg Lesson 2: Persecution In The Early Centuries - Concept: DECEPTION Lying, concealing or misrepresenting truth. Unable to destroy the church with violence, Satan infiltrates the church disguised in a form of sanctity in order to destroy with deceit that which he could not by force. https://www.tgcme.com/chapter-1-the-destruction-of-jerusalem daily 0.75 2025-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1590157636413-R20G9L5G9X3G98QCWUB3/jerusalem-destruction.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by Francesco Hayez (1867). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4ca6755c-8da4-4ed7-9627-486646003859/00.159.167_PS1.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Importance of Prophecy Prophecy gives us light that we can be sure of. (2 Peter 1:19-21) Studying prophecy is a blessing if we keep it. (Revelation 1:2-3) Those who profess to follow Jesus Christ should also follow prophecy because it comes from Him. (Revelation 19:10) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d5a6301b-7e5b-4a2f-80ad-68d936e58185/fanaticism.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Concept: FANATICISM The exhibiting of excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion toward some controversial matter. Jerusalem was in a state of civil war which involved the last two factions of Jewish fanatics (zealots). They continued to fight among each other even while they were fighting against the Romans who put Jerusalem under siege in AD 66 and AD 70. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/51face4c-677c-47a7-ada1-b8604e6ac54a/The_great_controversy_between_Christ_and_Satan_during_the_Christian_dispensation_%281888%29_%2814577486567%29.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Event: JERUSALEM DESTROYED, 70 AD Rome returns under the command of Titus who lays siege to Jerusalem. Conditions during the siege for the civilians and defenders were horrendous. The rival factions of fanatical Jews fought over their food supply and destroyed it, resulting in starvation, theft, murder, and eventually cannibalism. Finally the Romans entered the city and destroyed the Temple, slaughtering many people along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1592928363871-THBGLYQZXTYXKFEG19SF/probation.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Concept: PROBATION A period of testing or trial of a person’s conduct and character to determine if there is a change of character. Probation bears witness of God’s character. (Exodus 34: 6-7) He bears long with His people; offers mercy; gives them time to repent and be converted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f76ba610-5fb6-4003-9482-0cff8f7e825c/the-descent-of-the-spirit.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Concept: THE REMNANT The part that remains after the majority is gone. God preserves a small group of faithful people. (Revelation 12:17; Joel 2:32; Romans 9:25-27) The Christians who were trapped inside Jerusalem during the siege were able to escape by heeding the words of Jesus when He told them to escape. (Matthew 24:15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/67fa5a1d-31d7-47ed-9bf4-f8a46ff6e382/David_Roberts_-_The_Siege_and_Destruction_of_Jerusalem_by_the_Romans_Under_the_Command_of_Titus%2C_A.D._70.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Event: SIEGE OF JERUSALEM, 66 AD Due to civil war breaking out in Judea against the Romans, an army under the command of Cestius lays siege to Jerusalem trapping Christians who were still living in the city. Cestius mysteriously retreats. (See GC.30.2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/23d12fe7-d33a-4462-a2e9-be71fd4b3be0/ShewBread-transparent.png Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Concept: GOD’S WORD Truth, Prophecy, Scripture (Psalm 119:130) Those who heeded Jesus’ prophecy escaped destruction (Matthew 24:15-21) Be ready and watch (1 Thessalonians 5:2-5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/481e68f0-588d-4502-8f93-f8da8e96b2a7/00.159.213_PS2.jpg Lesson 1: The Destruction of Jerusalem - Concept: PROPHECY The foretelling or prediction of future events. Knowledge of the end from the beginning, an attribute unique to God. (Isaiah 46:9-10) Jesus prophesies the future destruction of Jerusalem and laments for their un-repented sins. (Matthew 24:2; Luke 21:6; Mark 13:2) https://www.tgcme.com/who-we-are daily 0.75 2024-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3e5ec468-c9b2-4f39-8664-8d9e38853bf2/ASI+booth+2022.jpg Who We Are - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tgcme.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1613943364769-1JMMJ0OHOVKRD92PBDBC/image-asset.jpeg Contact https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-3-an-era-of-spiritual-darkness daily 0.75 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a2052185-3d3e-46e5-89bb-7b6cdc279be9/Giannfrancesco_Penni_-_Baptism_of_Constantine.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: FIRST SUNDAY LAW (321 AD) In 321 Constantine signed into law that both Christians and pagans should all join together in worship on “the venerable day of the sun.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cdca6785-efff-434d-bc2a-73c43373a3fd/the-sale-of-indulgences-by-catholic-mary-evans-picture-library.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: INDULGENCES The payment of money to have past, present, future sins forgiven and avoid purgatory. GC 58.2 - 59.2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1ddec553-d16f-4a25-8225-7d4df7c3f219/Probably_Valentin_de_Boulogne_-_Saint_Paul_Writing_His_Epistles_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: PROPHECY Paul prophesied that a “falling away” will happen in the church and “the man of sin” would be revealed. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-7) GC 49.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b5323a6e-418b-49ed-8f12-f258d74812a3/OAT103021-Saul-and-the-witch-of-endor.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL The belief that there is life after death and that one can continue sinning and live. It is the root cause of all other heresies of Romanism such as prayers to saints, worship of Mary, and Eternal Hell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f634aa97-edd9-48a4-9fbe-13e326551f5a/vatican+st+peter+statue+worship+idolatry.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: IDOLATRY The adoration of graven images. The man of sin would “think to change times and laws.” (Daniel 7:25) The second commandment is broken to provide a substitute to pagan convert’s idols. GC 51.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5ab54448-0d51-4153-beba-3c7bc50d507a/John_the_Revelator.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: PROPHECY John prophesied that a “leopard-like beast with seven heads and ten horns” would come to power and and persecute the “saints.” (Revelation 13:1-9) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5afeac60-cc69-41c7-a468-06e12a5abd51/Cappella_di_san_silvestro%2C_affreschi_del_1246%2C_storie_di_costantino_04_silvetsro_fa_venerare_a_costantino_i_ss._pietro_e_paolo_1.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: EDICT OF MILAN (313 AD) Constantine issued the Edict of Milan tolerating Christianity in the Roman empire ending the killing of Christians in the colosseum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/446e22af-1624-4b72-976c-7719002bdeaa/Sanvitale03.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: ERA OF PAPAL SUPREMACY (538-1798 AD) Emperor Justinian declares the pope head over entire church giving him power to enforce laws against heretics, marking a period of history also known as “The Dark Ages.” (Daniel 7:25; Revelation 13:5-7) GC 54.2 - 55.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1747de68-2669-4a64-95be-84e565ab873a/Pie_VIII_port%C3%A9_dans_la_basilique_de_Saint-Pierre_%C3%A0_Rome%2C_by_Horace_Vernet%2C_1829.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: FORMATION OF THE PAPACY Man fails where Jesus conquered. Satan’s representative, the pope seeks to rule all the world GC 50.2 - 51.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/da2c0458-0309-4f3c-a0aa-cc037f6902c7/ooms_verbodenlezing.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: Holy Scriptures Suppressed In order to maintain his control over the church, the pope prohibited the Bible to be read or owned. GC 51.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9f652f2f-f666-4855-92b7-7f2538faaced/council-of-nicea.jpeg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: COUNCIL OF NICEA (325 AD) With the recommendation of bishops, Constantine called the first Council of Nicaea in order to organize and unite the Christian church into one body and one creed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ed1b122b-7ca7-4c95-a6d6-ab43a6ab6dea/Ritratto_di_Papa_San_Gregorio_VII.png Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: PAPAL INFALLIBILITY DECLARED 1075 AD Pope Gregory VII declared the Roman Church infallible and insisted that it would never err. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b7e741f7-8639-4a0a-bb32-3b45cd90bf96/00.159.90_PS1.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: PROPHECY Jesus prophesied that deception will occur and false will Christs appear in the church. (Matthew 24:4-8) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9f5757c5-0f23-4238-acb9-16e404c18c2d/Roman_-_Mithras_slaying_the_bull_the_representation_of_the_Mithraic_cult_%28marble%29_-_%28MeisterDrucke-964176%29.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: APOSTASY Little by little, over a period of time, secretly at first then openly as it increased in strength, heathen customs entered into the church leading to apostasy. GC 49.2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/54b02467-15bb-40b7-9cfd-a6dba0352ad6/William_Blake_003.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - The True Church Fled Persecution for God's remnant people returns through Papal Rome. The true church flees to secluded places to escape for a time. (Revelation 12:6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/02c4b28e-cb58-42ba-94a1-ef3dff728abb/An_auto-da-f%C3%A9_of_the_Spanish_Inquisition_and_the_execution_o_Wellcome_V0041892.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: THE INQUISITION (c1200 - 1800s AD) A group of Catholic institutions that were set up to enforce the will of the church and fight against what they called heresy. Hundreds to millions of people were tortured and killed who did not yield the pope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594404178979-TMRWSBCN16L3FXCW1ZCC/5389500059_8cf1e98cae_b.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - People: CONSTANTINE THE GREAT (312-337 AD) Roman Emperor A supposed convert to Christianity who sought to promote unity between his pagan and Christian subjects. GC 53.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9111e633-babb-4242-9b33-1bf18bd4d865/Naiskos_with_relief_of_Sol_%28Lyon%2C_Mus_Gal-Rom_2001.0.326%29_01.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - The Seventh-day Sabbath Suppressed The fourth commandment of God is set aside and His authority is disregarded by popes and bishops in favor of a pagan holiday dedicated to the sun. GC 52.1 - 53.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594415767293-K3R80NRCGRCH8M7ODUC6/Henricus._4._Emperour._Waiting_3._dayes_vpon_Pope_Gregory_7._Image_of_Antichrist.gif Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Event: HENRY IV HUMBLED BY POPE GREGORY VII (1077 AD) Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany was excommunicated by the pope for declaring the pope’s rule invalid. In order to secure his kingdom and avoid revolts from his catholic subjects, he traveled to a castle in Canossa, Italy where he could reconcile with the pope. He waited for three days in the snow without shoes before the pope would see him. (GC 57.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a929e2ce-1b72-4dbe-b554-4e131df3b3f6/00.159.136_PS2.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: PURGATORY Another invention of the papacy that claims that there is a place of torment that one goes to pay for their sins before going to heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ebddb192-83d4-41aa-9012-107c2d4a967f/the-catholic-mass-1869.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: THE MASS The Lord’s Supper is replaced by a ceremony which blasphemously pretends to convert wine and bread into the blood and body of Christ also known as transubstantiation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594415667975-HPZMRYOLCRH00XSPN5L7/1920px-Bronnikov_gimnpifagoreizev.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ae49083a-b891-4cd7-87c7-3e575cff49f1/Daniel%27s_vision_of_the_four_beasts_from_the_sea_and_the_Ancient_of_Days_-_Silos_Apocalypse_%281109%29%2C_f.240_-_BL_Add_MS_11695.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: PROPHECY Daniel prophesied that a power called the “little horn” would take over and blaspheme God. (Daniel 7:19-25) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/84405349-3319-4d60-b497-e851203b60cb/Catholic+Mass+Mary+Evans+Collection.jpg Lesson 3: An Era of Spiritual Darkness - Concept: APOSTASY The authority of the Church usurps the authority of Christ and makes concessions to pagan feasts, festivals, and traditions. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-6-huss-and-jerome daily 0.75 2025-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594660987714-GB5REM6D17IZ5YNCYA6C/800px-Hieronymus_prag_a.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - JEROME OF PRAGUE (1379-1416) Close associate of Huss, he was the one who was responsible for bringing Wycliffe’s writings to Huss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/972748ec-4abe-4aa0-b5e1-04c9503b5610/the-western-schism-1378-1417-why-there-were-three-popes-at-the-same-time.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Event: WESTERN SCHISM (1378-1417) A split in the church occurs when three popes contend for supremacy. Each pope crusaded against the other and Europe suffered war. Gregory XII at Rome Benedict XIII at Avignon John XXIII https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e03aa5d2-bacf-46bb-b146-3e15be1ecd96/master-jan-hus-preaching-at-the-bethlehem-chapel-by-alphonse-mucha.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Concept: THE REMNANT The Bohemian Brethren (a.k.a Moravian Church) is formed 1457 AD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589255398745-X56LGSWAZI1K0C70K6UO/upaleni_mistra_jana_husa.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d4c5a226-1589-40d6-a626-fc20f693fef3/Huss+preaching.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Concept: GOD’S WORD Huss studies the Bible and teaches that the Scriptures are the only authority and not the pope. (Psalms 119:130) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e6cc1061-7006-4fc6-a849-f4a2c0104575/medium_9b6f5cc7-68e2-4279-a86c-453155d4823e.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - People: JAN ZISKA Hussite leader and brilliant general who despite having lost an eye in battle was able to lead the Hussites to many victories against Holy Roman crusaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/aa4df408-f4f4-4341-ac54-ca77e81fbea7/tumblr_p230ev46hN1rsuqnfo3_1280.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - COMPROMISE! The papacy uses diplomacy to get what she could not by force by offering the Hussites a fraudulent treaty. Civil war breaks out in Bohemia between moderate and radical Hussites causing Bohemia to capitulate to Rome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594660834496-71K7KX4CYHZH11VL19H6/Pisanello_024b.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - People: EMPEROR SIGISMUND (1433–1437) Holy Roman Emperor. Sigismund called for a Council in order to heal the schism and extirpate heretics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594660520757-6FVG74W47INRWRB0XRUU/Jan_Hus_2.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - People: JAN HUSS (1372-1415) Bohemian reformer, priest, scholar, and professor. He was rector of the University of Prague, and was attached to the court of the king of Bohemia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e3047f5b-d6ad-4a27-954c-12d83707dc4c/humble+jesus+and+extravigant+pope+collage.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Event: INCIDENT OF THE MURALS (c early 1400 AD) Two strangers from England (Lollard missionaries and artists) preach against the pope but are silenced by the authorities. Later, they painted two large murals in a public area of Prague: one of the humble Jesus riding a donkey and the other of the pope decadently carried in an ornate procession. The people, including Huss, are struck by the contrast. (Matthew 21:5; Proverbs 16:5; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:6) (TGC 99.3-100.1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594427030319-PEK3882K02SNLIY9P0PG/1920px-Vaclav_Brozik_-_Hus.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Event: COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE (1414-1418) Huss is summoned to appear to answer charges of heresy but is immediately arrested on arrival by Pope John XXIII despite having a grant of safe passage by Emperor Sigismund. Pope John XXIII is also arrested and charged with murder, simony, and adultery. Wycliffe's writings are condemned and a decree is made that his bones be dug up and burned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cea77980-e368-482f-8288-ce9a61ed82ce/The-Interdict-Jean-Paul-Laurens-oil-painting-1.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Event: INTERDICT OF PRAGUE (1412) Huss is summoned to Rome to answer charges of heresy but the King and Queen of Bohemia protest in his defense. The city of Prague is placed under interdict by the pope and the people blame Huss. No weddings, Funerals, Baptisms etc.. allowed. Fearing further persecution, Huss withdraws to his home town for a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594426960690-EC33F7CO0JOZTCQHLPB5/1920px-Josef_Mathauser_-_Bitva_u_Lipan_roku_1434.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Event: HUSSITE WARS (1419-1434) The papacy and Holy Roman Empire crusade multiple times against Hussites. Hussites win major victories and all crusades were repelled. (Psalm 53:5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/fa862a2c-b583-45a8-948a-f47bc127db96/Huss+condemned.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Huss Condemned 1415 Huss is brought to trial and burned at the stake. (Matthew 5:10-12; Luke 21:12, Revelation 2:10; GC 108.2-108.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4ea56d47-144c-4054-9afa-dc1f143dff51/jerome-being-taken-to-prison-552703881.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Jerome is Arrested Jerome arrives in Constance to support Huss. He is imprisoned and threatened with death if he does not recant the doctrines of Wycliffe and Huss. Out of fear he recants. After much reflection on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross he regrets his recantation and renounces it before the council. Jerome is burned at the stake. (GC 111.1-112.3) (Matthew 10:18-20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594660455276-IWNNAQ2GUZ48V60J5H9I/Jensky_kodex_Zizka.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - People: HUSSITES The death of Huss and Jerome stir up the people of Bohemia Their followers grow in number as they denounce the Council of Constance and accuse the papacy of murder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f153cd94-db31-4e69-982f-519946e11ace/Huss+preaching+outside+church.jpg Lesson 6: Huss and Jerome - Concept: WITNESS Huss opposes the papacy’s abuse of authority and claims to infallibility by asserting that conscience can only be ruled by God’s Word. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-5-john-wycliffe daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c706b7ec-b855-487c-a1d9-35f1974631a9/Trial+of+John+Wycliffe.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - The Papacy Strikes Again! Priests convince King Richard II to write an edict against Wycliffe’s writings. (GC 89.3-89.4) Wycliffe appeals the edict, bringing his case to parliament demanding the church reform its abuses. The edict is repealed and Wycliffe is set free again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/97d1ce1b-1ba0-40a0-bc23-05bfefd6c5d0/death-of-john-wycliffe.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Event: WYCLIFFE DIES (GC 90.4-92.4) Wycliffe was summoned to Rome for Trial one last time but having fallen ill, he writes a letter to the pope to offer his defense. God spares Wycliffe from going to Rome, he dies from a stroke while giving communion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588979424408-61ABUDQDDG3YDWE3JZOV/wyclf-1.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/42719e9f-2e99-4e15-9fd6-55899211791d/Wycliffe_John_Gospel.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Event: WYCLIFFE TRANSLATES THE BIBLE TO ENGLISH (1382 AD) Translated from the Latin Vulgate in manuscript form. The new English Bible is put into the hands of the people of England (Psalm 119:105, 130) Salvation through faith in Christ is preached as well as the infallibility of the scriptures as a light that shines in darkness. The bottom half of the text that starts with the large “I” is John 1:1. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594418042603-AM34PVWRU7FWYGX7642H/The_story_of_our_Christianity%253B_an_account_of_the_struggles%252C_persecutions%252C_wars%252C_and_victories_of_Christians_of_all_times_%25281893%2529_%252814597327508%2529.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - People: MENDICANT FRIARS Traveling monks Wherever they would go they would beg for money and sell indulgences to raise money for the church. They were corrupt, living off of the money they begged for and grew wealthy as the poor grew poorer. They corrupted the youth/students by pressuring them to join monasteries against their parent’s wishes. Monks had the power to hear confessions and grant pardon while they were ignorant of scripture and preached false doctrines of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0537ee08-23ce-4ea3-9a65-be8629f0ce51/Wycliffe.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - The papacy attacks a third time! Wycliffe stands his ground, captivating the entire assembly. When finished, he walks out of the courtroom and no one stops him.(GC 90.1-90.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594410886644-LI4OEN4DSR5P8GCGN8FO/Wycliffe_by_Kirby.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - People: JOHN WYCLIFFE (1320-1384) English Priest, Professor, Theologian, and Reformer Known as the morning star of the reformation. A professor of theology at Oxford, he would later serve as a co ambassador to the Netherlands where he first learned of the papacy’s plans for England. Wycliffe, a student of the Bible, who was devoted to truth, spoke out against the abuses of papacy. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8c02d843-5bff-4800-860a-396a9ffc4096/ShewBread-transparent.png Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Concept: GOD’S WORD Few copies of the Bible were available and locked up in languages that only learned people could read. Only the Waldenses at the time had a copy of the Bible in their own language. Read: GC 79.1-79.2; 80.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0bc5a835-30aa-443d-84d9-0499c869ad86/4-john_wycliffe_%281320-1384%29.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Event: WYCLIFFE WRITES TRACTS Wycliffe wrote tracts against the friars and their system of worship and power, revealing the true nature of the papacy. (Isaiah 58:1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/960a918d-ff21-4c09-b6d1-05c387bcad86/wyclf-1.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - People: LOLLARDS The followers of Wycliffe who evangelized England and Europe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594418458132-V0XC3D6BCRMURKFI4QI2/1024px-The_story_of_our_Christianity%3B_an_account_of_the_struggles%2C_persecutions%2C_wars%2C_and_victories_of_Christians_of_all_times_%281893%29_%2814780806431%29.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Funny Story Wycliffe suffered from a dangerous illness and was expected to die. Enemy friars surrounded his bedside compelling him to retract. Instead of retracting, He sat up in bed and said…" I shall not die, but live, and declare the evil of the friars." (GC 87.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594411959767-TJ0LRJM9EQGUGUKXUQ9T/persecution.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Event: PAPAL BULLS AGAINST WYCLIFFE Papal Bulls are written against heretics in England by Pope Gregory XI which leads to attacks against Wycliffe. Local bishops bring Wycliffe to trial but his popularity causes the bishops to suspend. (GC 85.3) Death penalty for private Bible ownership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cd2f9ba8-05e5-4b99-96ab-6ec2165472e2/Grandes_Chroniques_de_Frances_de_Charles_V_-_BNF_fr2813_f208_%28Clercs_se_disputant%29.jpg Lesson 5: John Wycliffe - Event: WESTERN SCHISM (1378-1417 AD) The corruption of the church is exposed! Pope Gregory XI dies and two rival popes are elected, one ruling from Avignon France and the other from Rome. A split is caused in the catholic church. Bloody war ensues between the opposing papal factions allowing the people to see the true character of the papacy. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-9-the-swiss-reformer daily 0.75 2025-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589258244099-JG8UCSVQZL1K0YXIJKV9/Zwingli+dies.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e2367b23-c1f9-4dd8-83c1-00d1173268ec/BadenerDisputation.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - Event: DISPUTATION IN BADEN (1526) A public debate between representatives of the pope and reformers that were designed to silence Zwingli. The council in Zurich forbid Zwingli to attend, fearing for his life. Another representative is sent instead while Zwingli secretly advised by letters. The Bible vs. tradition was debated between Followers of Zwingli and Johann Eck, the representative of Rome. As a result of the debates, Bern and Basel join the reformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/098452a0-4c00-44c4-abc1-0537f0dede35/713px-Switzerland_Z%C3%BCrich_Grossm%C3%BCnster_Zwingli_M%C3%BCnch_1935.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - Event: ZWINGLI EVANGELIZES ZURICH (1519-1521) Zwingli is assigned to preach and instructed to minister only to people with money and influence. He resolves to preach gospel focusing on the gospel of Matthew, teaching with the authority of scripture. The monks condemn his teachings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2991d914-ab0e-4f37-8b3a-5fdf232b7b19/Z%C3%BCrcher-Disputation_1523.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - Zwingli preaches anti-indulgence and victory over sin Well received by the people, advancing the reformation in Zurich. As a result, Sampson was unable to sell indulgences in Zurich. Zwingli is falsely accused for causing anarchy in society (TGC 180.3-181.1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/06667817-6601-4f1e-a8c0-3dab46af8905/Ulrich-Zwingli-1.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - Concept: GOD’S WORD Zwingli hears the gospel message preached in Basel and becomes acquainted with God’s grace which contrasts with the teachings of his professors. (GC 173.3) Zwingli preaches at the convent of Einsiedeln and sees the corruption of church for himself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594496196391-PUR774VAR6C2917YZJDC/8796162_f1024.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - People: ULRICH ZWINGLI (1484-1531) Swiss reformer and pastor Ulrich Zwingli came from humble beginnings as a herdsmen. He was educated at an early age and became a great scholar priest and preacher. Contemporary to Martin Luther. He was killed in the battle of Kapelle near Zürich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/dfbed179-c207-4f7a-87ce-e0aef520ded7/A_Peasant_Girl_buying_an_Indulgence.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - Indulgences come to Zurich A Franciscan Monk named Sampson came from Italy to sell indulgences. Before he arrived in Zurich, he was met by leaders and told not to come in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603240191572-W2I7VFJYJ9TR3GHJK6N2/Portret_van_Johannes_Oecolampadius_Joannes_Oecolampadius_Theol._%2528titel_op_object%2529_Serie_portretten_van_vijftiende-_en_zestiende-eeuwse_geleerden_%2528serietitel%2529%252C_RP-P-1908-2620.jpg Lesson 9: The Swiss Reformer - People: JOHANNES OECOLAMPADIUS (1482-1531) Protestant reformer, theologian and professor. Sent to Disputation of Baden as a representative in Zwingli’s place. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-8-luther-before-the-diet daily 0.75 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e01825b6-295e-4454-b316-ff109bb6ae06/Emile+Delper%C3%A9e+Martin+Luther+at+Worms.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - Papal Tactics The papal legate puts pressure on the emperor to condemn Luther to death along with Luther’s followers. They are threatened through academic bullying, ridicule, lies and slander. (2 Timothy 3:12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c9c4a631-794b-477d-80f9-67c241af2998/BullExurgeDomine.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - EDICT OF WORMS 1521 The papal legate threatens the emperor to stay in line with the church. Eventually an edict condemning Luther and his followers was written. GC 167.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b65be3d7-6b8e-4ea5-8892-e2af8e0d2b65/Frederik-Wilhelm-Martersteig-Luther-vor-dem-Eintritt-in-den-Reichstag-zu-Worms-vom-Ritter-Frundsberg-angeredet-Moenchlein-du-gehst-einen-schweren-Gang-76118-01b.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - The Last Friendly Welcome Before entering the judgment hall, Luther was greeted by an old general who commended him for his bravery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589257369694-W7QIZJEBDIQJ77ZPAS7D/diet-of-worms.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cffaadfa-6506-4a39-9860-01d8268883ed/luther-was-kidnapped-to-protect-himself-874381.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - Event: LUTHER IS KIDNAPPED As Luther departs from Worms, He is taken by agents of Frederick III and secretly brought to Wartburg castle for safekeeping. From Wartburg castle, Luther writes tracts that are circulated throughout the empire and translates Bible to German. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/65106306-e9c8-468a-a1c2-b3b2bd1c243a/Luther+enters+Worms.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - Event: DIET OF WORMS (1521) Luther is summoned to appear before the emperor and church officials to answer the charge of heresy. His entrance in Worms causes a stir among friend and foe alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4fd76550-7d7b-46e7-b0a5-22a66e847e39/Diet+of+Worms.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - Luther at the Diet Luther is brought in front of the council but asks for more time to prepare a proper response. (Matthew 10:18-20; 10:33) Luther, taken over by fear, his faith falters and he prays for strength. (GC 156.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cb71d060-f735-49e1-8076-dce2f502bba3/e13c825ebc33c7bdfbdb88140c2af702.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - People: EMPEROR CHARLES V (1500-1558) Holy Roman Emperor A devout Catholic who seeks Luther’s overthrow. He nonetheless grants Luther a hearing and safe passage to the Diet and back home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/efb7d905-a303-4410-8cf3-66631a22ccad/Lucas_Cranach_d.%C3%84._Georgs_des_B%C3%A4rtigen%2C_Herzog_von_Sachsen_%28Museum_der_bildenden_K%C3%BCnste%29.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - People: GEORGE THE BEARDED (1471-1539) Duke of Saxony He voices what many in attendance felt against the abuses of the church GC 149.2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/bac9b0f2-215f-409e-8a14-0822d4b55ce7/Friedrich_Martersteig_-_Auf_Dem_Reichstage_zu_Worms_1847.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - Luther at the Diet Luther is brought in the next day and is pressured to retract but calmly defends his writings and general position on what he believes. (GC 158.1-159.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f7a0c03c-2d06-4614-a454-954d8ffe04d0/Portret_van_Girolamo_Aleandro%2C_aartsbisschop_van_Brindisi%2C_RP-P-OB-36.689.jpg Lesson 8: Luther Before the Diet - People: GIROLAMO ALEANDRO (1480-1542) Papal legate Also called Aleander, he was in charge of presenting the pope’s case against Luther to secure his condemnation. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-4-the-waldenses daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/748e908c-a599-4bed-91ca-0dc433880f32/Saint_Columba_Rescuing_a_Captive_by_Robert_Inerarity_Herdman_1892_1888.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses - People: COLUMBA Irish missionary Columba evangelized in Scotland starting a missionary school in Iona from where missionaries were trained and sent all over Scotland and England and even as far as Germany and Switzerland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/42e74209-630a-4207-8f2a-fe9572348f8f/view-of-la-torre.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses - Bible College Founded A Bible college was established to teach students how to copy and translate the Scriptures and to prepare missionaries for service. They were called the “College of the Barbs.” Barbs = Uncles. Called uncles rather than father in order to be obedient to Christ. (Matthew 23: 8-10) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8b542874-a339-4f15-9284-a855f3aa8930/Waldensian-Symbo..2.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses - People: WALDENSES Early Christians who lived hidden in the mountain valleys of Piedmont, Italy. Descendants from the apostolic church who stood foremost in resistance of the papacy’s doctrine and supremacy by refusing to worship according to the dictates of the pope. They kept the seventh-day Sabbath until they were heavily influenced by the reformation to keep Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594410686286-QQQBNTM0S2N10EOWU35F/Saint_Columba_converting_the_Picts.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses - Early Sabbath keeping Christians (until the 6th Century) Columba evangelizes at isle of Iona. Abyssinia - Modern day Ethiopia was evangelized by the apostle Philip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588979326388-MQIRJ54MJ2O06YDOVOUM/127S352waldensisattack-1024x801.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2261ac22-c0f0-44df-9a26-738ca232f273/Witness.png Lesson 4: The Waldenses - Concept: EVANGELISM Sharing the gospel with the world. (Matthew 9:38; 10:16-17; 28:19; Mark 6: 7-13) To avoid detection and capture by papal authorities, Waldensian missionaries doubled as merchants. They sewed copies of the scriptures inside of their clothing waiting for an opportunity to leave it behind to those that were seeking truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2261ac22-c0f0-44df-9a26-738ca232f273/Witness.png Lesson 4: The Waldenses - Concept: WITNESS The testimony of the truth. The true church of Jesus Christ bears witness of Him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b3b52a92-dc9a-425f-a1c4-171579849312/Walsensian+merchants+sharing+gospel+with+their+clients.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses - Concept: GOD’S WORD The beliefs of the Waldenses were founded on the Bible alone. They were the first to translate the Bible in their own language. Children and youth were trained early in the memorization of the Scriptures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ddbda80f-5c16-43bc-8d53-a4cf834f0bfd/waldenses_burned_alive-38417.jpg Lesson 4: The Waldenses - Concept: PERSECUTION The Waldenses were persecuted to the brink of extinction. A papal bull was issued against the Waldenses by Pope Innocent VII, 1487 AD They endure persecution with patience (Revelation 14:12) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-7-luthers-separation-from-rome daily 0.75 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594495028363-7AN06YVSF6QBIQKZPJBQ/Johann-tetzel-1.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - People: JOHANN TETZEL (1465-1519) Dominican friar GC 127.2 A criminal who escaped justice, Tetzel was sent by the pope to sell indulgences. He lied and presented fables in order to get sales. (Acts 8:20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/49defedc-4c50-4958-b072-ab11ab9ed1a9/J%C3%B8rgen_Roed_-_La_scala_Santa_i_klosteret_San_Benedetto_ved_Subiaco_-_1857.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Pilgrim Revelation GC 125.1 While making a climb on “Pilate's staircase”, Luther realized the futility of pilgrimages, indulgences, and penance and is reminded of the verse, "The just shall live by faith." (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/22e65790-e95a-40ca-ba2e-f22a8abbb7d4/Luther-verbrennt-Bulle.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Concept: SEPARATION Bent on Luther's overthrow, the pope issues a bull threatening to excommunicate him and anyone following his doctrines unless they recant in sixty days. Luther is excommunicated. GC 143.1-GC 143.2 (Matthew 5:10-12, John 15:19; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/acd2452e-588c-4362-b477-4b5cb2d56618/Portrait_of_Martin_Luther_as_an_Augustinian_Monk.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - People: MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546) GC 120.2; 121.4; 122.2 German reformer, priest, and university professor. A poor son of a miner, he went to school at the University of Erfurt where he discovered the Bible and a desire for truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589256324855-O0MN8QP8W544WJDUOCUV/66102-luther95theses-wikimediacommons.1200w.tn.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9699986f-c2ad-453f-a7ef-4f3b640c7d76/Ferdinand_Pauwels_-_Luther_sees_Rome.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Event: LUTHER TRAVELS TO ROME (1506) GC 124.3 The visit to Rome was a turning point in Luther’s spiritual life. He was appalled by the sin and corruption he saw there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cdca6785-efff-434d-bc2a-73c43373a3fd/the-sale-of-indulgences-by-catholic-mary-evans-picture-library.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Concept: INDULGENCES GC 127.1 Paying money to have sins forgiven, for past, present, and future sins for yourself or others living or dead. A call for the sale of indulgences was made to raise funds for the building of Saint Peter’s Basilica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594661111504-XEJ7MYH3ZH9DMOTY147M/Philipp-Melanchthon-1537.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - People: PHILIP MELANCTHON (1497-1560) Lutheran Reformer. A supporter, fellow reformer, and friend of Luther who came to his aid. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4da117ab-cbe6-43bd-ae51-3dd3dc6ead70/Luther-in-front-of-Cardinal-Cajetan-during-the-controversy-of-his-95-Theses.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Event: DIET OF AUGSBURG 1518 Luther was commanded to retract his theses and to submit to the church’s authority. Luther refused to retract unless proven to be in error by scripture. The papal legate refused to listen and moved to arrest Luther. He escaped in the middle of the night. GC 134.3; GC 135.2; GC 137.2; GC 137.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/038fef73-87fa-4955-8bcc-89ea69d22c9f/Pope_Pius_VIII_in_St._Peter%27s_on_the_Sedia_Gestatoria.png Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Concept: ANTICHRIST Someone in the church who claims to have God’s authority. (Luke 21:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4; 1 John 2:18-22; Revelation 13:14-15) Luther suspects the pope of being antichrist. GC 139.2; GC 141.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cf1fd7fe-7734-43c2-b19d-a57e5b4ca8b0/Ferdinand_Pauwels_-_Luther_enters_the_monastery.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Event: Luther enters Saint Augustine’s Monastery (1505 AD) GC 123.2 Luther’s view of God is distorted due to his unhealthy fear of condemnation. He joins a monastery hoping to find peace with God. While there he subjects himself to a life of constant penance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594495140420-00T1NQXGDSEQQ4ABWX3C/Lucas_Cranach_d._A%25CC%2588._097.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - People: FREDERICK III, ELECTOR OF SAXONY (1463-1525) Prince of Saxony and Holy Roman Elector. The elector requested Luther to be tried in Germany instead of Rome. He later writes a letter to the papal legate defending Luther. GC 138.2-GC 139.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cd99b0c0-756d-489d-8348-70d723059137/Luther_discovers_righteousness_by_faith_Matthew_Ward.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Event: LUTHER ORDAINED (1507) Luther, a faithful catholic, is ordained as a priest and is sent as a professor to Wittenberg which becomes the center for spreading the gospel. Luther becomes a doctor of theology leaning on the Scriptures as the only source for doctrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a3da1218-c826-42ee-90e0-9a8e3e9adbc0/Johann_von_Staupitz.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - People: JOHANN VON STAUPITZ (1460 – 1524) GC 123.3-124.1 Catholic priest, monk, and head of the Augustinian order. Staupitz encourages Luther to give his life to Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e74e85d8-ebf6-4cef-8fa4-9e0229801e90/martinluther.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - The News Travels Fast News of the ninety-five theses travels with lightening speed throughout Europe. Luther is summoned to appear in Rome to answer the charge of heresy. (Matthew 10:34; 2 Timothy 3:12) GC 133.1-GC 134.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594494647932-BWYEADA7M89HC4KLFE5B/66102-luther95theses-wikimediacommons.1200w.tn.jpg Lesson 7: Luther's Separation from Rome - Event: NINETY-FIVE THESES (1515) GC 129.2-GC 130.2 Luther writes and nails a ninety-five point document criticizing indulgences to the Wittenberg castle church doors. The ninety-five theses shines a spotlight on the church leader’s corruption. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-11-protest-of-the-princes daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a3a3f9ae-bc1d-4a20-8e99-10c55cb979d3/1024px-Augsburger-Reichstag.jpg Lesson 11: Protest of the Princes - Event: DIET OF AUGSBURG, 1530 German princes appear before Emperor Charles V to present The Augsburg Confession of faith to the emperor. The Augsburg Confession is a twenty-eight articles of faith written by Philip Melancthon with four complaints against the papacy. It proposed separation of church and state in matters of conscience. Accepted and translated as a confession of faith for millions of faithful Christians. Leads to the Peace of Augsburg in 1555 which grants Lutheranism official status in the Holy Roman Empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8105ae7e-0587-4367-b0d7-590b2397e194/Reading+the+Protest+at+the+Diet+of+Spires.jpg Lesson 11: Protest of the Princes - Event: DIET OF SPEYER, 1526 Religious liberty granted in Germany leading to temporary peace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c9368374-1595-4098-9d24-e745e45088e1/George-Cattermole-The-Diet-of-Spires-19-April-1529-2nd-Diet-of-Speyer-MeisterDrucke-95320.jpg Lesson 11: Protest of the Princes - Event: DIET OF SPEYER, 1529 Emperor Charles V calls for a second Diet in order to: Deal with Ottoman Empire attacking Vienna Crush heresy Censure Protestantism (anti proselytizing) The Holy Roman princes were ordered to obey the censure or be excommunicated. They instead reject the decree. Martin Luther was not present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/19359a27-3ed5-4ca5-919c-31a29e1261b1/Hans_Bocksberger_der_Aeltere_001.jpg Lesson 11: Protest of the Princes - People: FERDINAND I (1503-1564) King of Hungary, Bohemia, and Croatia and brother to Charles V Holy Roman Emperor Presided over the 2nd Diet of Speyer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589313260415-HR33RFNFO9DZXUVU4Q75/20170625SermonHeader.jpg Lesson 11: Protest of the Princes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b65bca96-aea8-4938-b0c4-39dee3a0ea1d/constitution+of+the+united+states.jpg Lesson 11: Protest of the Princes - Concept: LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE Freedom to worship according to the dictates of your conscience. It is the freedom to teach the word of God without interference from priests or magistrates which is the very essence of Protestantism. (Galatians 5:13, Psalm 119: 44-46) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-12-the-french-reformation daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/592f860a-afbb-4b1f-a867-6ca20bb864a5/Screenshot+2018-10-03+at+16.26.31.png Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: HUGUENOTS French protestants They were heavily persecuted to the brink of extinction during the 1500s. Many of them leave France never to return spreading Protestantism to the rest of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/829b945d-4d73-4f48-bfc3-30c61defe37e/691982-persecution-des-protestants-durant-le-regne-de-francois-ier-en-1534-gravure-sur-cuivre-de-matthaus-merian-l-ancien-1593-1650.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - Event: AFFAIR OF THE PLACARDS 1535 Placards that contained denunciations of the mass were placed around Paris. One protestant activist placed a placard on king’s private chamber which caused the king to fear for his safety, prompting him to get rid of Protestantism in France. Mass persecution of protestants erupted in Paris. Many were arrested and executed in a ceremonial procession throughout the city. Protestant reformers were tied to stakes waiting to be burned as the king’s procession passed by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3c10f192-ec0c-4c37-be54-082cc5e8e938/ignatius-and-the-first-companions-making-their-first-vows-at-montmartre.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: JESUITS A military order of the papacy dedicated to wipe out Protestantism and re-establish papal supremacy. They take an oath where the main theme is “the end justifies the means” which justifies murder, dishonesty, in order to infiltrate protestant churches and destroy them. The Jesuit order was founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1537 which started the Counter Reformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e00d7a4a-855c-4101-8357-7e7c62088cc8/Jacques-Lef%C3%A8vre.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: JACQUES LEFéVRE (1455-1536) French professor and theologian. A precursor to the reformation in France whose accomplishments include translating the Bible to French in Meaux, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1e5099aa-12a3-4620-a394-50c82838c0c4/Berquin-released-by-John-de-la-Barre-558x800.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: LOUIS DE BERQUIN (1490-1529) French nobleman and protestant reformer Converted to Protestantism after reading the Bible. A well respected noble who was defended King Francis I. He was tried and executed while the king was away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7dbbc840-66f5-4f64-85f4-375272fbf145/5lesserknownprotestants1.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: WILLIAM FAREL (1489-1565) French evangelist and protestant reformer. Known as the “Martin Luther” of France, Farel was a papist turned reformer, who won many converts. To avoid persecution, Farel fled to Geneva where he worked as a schoolmaster while he evangelized. Because of his efforts, Geneva is established as a city of refuge for persecuted protestants and a center for evangelism. The Geneva Bible is printed which became the Bible of the reformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589315613591-W7THPH8DUS2RXZW3DHFM/Debat-Ponsan-matin-Louvre.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a82a9907-0aff-4cca-87cb-4514ed15088c/bb445975b5e03525813a579dafd2d5ef--dutch-revolt-john-calvin.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: JOHN CALVIN (1509-1564) French Catholic Priest and reformer Deeply affected by Protestantism when he witnessed a "heretic" burned at the stake. He was puzzled by the peace that the martyr showed despite his suffering. Calvin studied the Bible, and gave his life to Christ, converting to Protestantism. He started home churches in France and stayed away from the negative influence of the university scholars. He was protected by Princess Margret, who supported Protestantism, allowing him to preach the gospel in city for two years until he was threatened with arrest. He fled to Geneva Switzerland where he helped turn it into a protestant stronghold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7ba8b681-aed3-40c2-9edd-37af26d54d1f/St-Ignatius-of-Loyola.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - People: IGNATIUS LOYOLA (1491-1556) Former soldier turned catholic priest. Founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ffd82d12-8b8f-4458-828d-30f1cf52216b/burning-of-reformers-at-meaux_u-L-Q1PLT7D0.jpg Lesson 12: The French Reformation - Event: Persecution in Meaux Converts to Protestantism in Meaux are persecuted by catholic authorities. The Bishop of Meaux who was a partner of Lefévre in evangelism, was pressured by papists to recant and turned away from Protestantism. (Matthew 13; Hebrews10:38) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-13-the-netherlands-and-scandinavia daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598227728301-9QOKP8L5JIRF5C9E5I30/Philip_II_of_Spain_by_Antonio_Moro.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - People : PHILIP II (1527-1598) Philip II of Spain by Antonio Moro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/40df7e78-0fc2-4588-9858-527743fd9bb1/Jacob_van_Liesvelt_Bibel_1526.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - Event: THE BIBLE TRANSLATED TO DUTCH (1526 AD) Translated from Luther’s Bible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598229214204-SQKA1CZ0KA6774BXRJ0D/Menno_Simons_by_Jacob_Burghart.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - People: MENNO SIMONS (1496-1561) Menno Simons by Jacob Burghart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598237233663-MMSHYRHFNMHKDVXTW44S/Rembrandt_-_The_Mennonite_Preacher_Anslo_and_his_Wife_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - People: MENNONITES The Mennonite preacher Anslo and_his wife by Rembrandt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/66a5ce97-18d2-4953-b984-bcec65b9f2d9/Wreede_moordt_der_Spanjaarden_tot_Naarden%2C_den_eersten_december_des_jaars_1572_-_The_cruel_massacre_of_Naarden_by_the_Spanish_in_1572_%28Jan_Luyken%29.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - Event: The Eighty Years War (1568-1648) The Dutch are persecuted by the catholic armies of Phillip II of Spain. Also known as the Dutch War of Independence ending at the Peace of Münster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598228954375-XX1J9N143X73E9RB2SH6/800px-Statue_of_Hans_Tausen_in_Ribe.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - People: HANS TAUSEN (1494-1501) Hans Tausen statue in Ribe, Denmark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598227648709-QC1CJO4YSUTF4BPRA1FB/434px-William_I%2C_Prince_of_Orange_by_Adriaen_Thomasz._Key_Rijksmuseum_Amsterdam_SK-A-3148.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - People: WILLIAM I PRINCE OF ORANGE (1533-1584) William I, Prince of Orange by Adriaen Thomasz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598237312027-WIE2TJ8W5RDNA5MGD1L7/anabaptist.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - Concept: ANABAPTISM The burning of a 16th-century Dutch Anabaptist, Anneken Hendriks, who was charged with heresy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589480527542-QP1XHDDFJT3F902ZAAZJ/1024px-Dirk.willems.rescue.ncs.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1598228849978-5AIVURBAX6Y4DT9OMOWZ/August_Thomsen_-_Hans_Tausen_pr%C3%A6diker._Studie.png Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - Reformation Spreads to Scandinavia Hans Tausen Preaching by August Thomsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/63c618e5-05d1-48dd-965d-653f376800cb/2017_09_19_pk_BOE_12_petrivsgalle_5_FC_web_36bbfa9d7a.jpg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - People: OLAF AND LAURENTIUS PETRI (1493-1552; 1499-1573) Swedish Reformers and clergymen. Students of Luther and Melancthon. Debated with champions of popery, maintaining that the Bible was the only standard for doctrine. King Gustav I accepts Protestantism and Sweden joins the reformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d252d76f-f5ad-4c90-89c0-686cfe77ea79/Petri-bros-king-vasa.jpeg Lesson 13: The Netherlands and Scandinavia - Event: THE BIBLE TRANSLATED TO SWEDISH (1540) The Petri’s present the word of God in their own language to King Gustav Vasa I. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-15-the-bible-and-the-french-revolution daily 0.75 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ef957427-e964-4d53-a14b-ab5a828e5adc/Charles_M%C3%BCller_-_Le_culte_de_la_d%C3%A9esse_Raison.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Egypt = Atheism Pharaoh declared unto Moses: “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go.” (Exodus 5:2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0022131a-fdec-4001-a9c2-f446d4e07a30/Bible-burning-in-Hungary-+c1660-Jan-Luyken.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - The Word of God Suppressed The Bible was obscured and censured by the papacy for 1260 years (42 months) spanning the years 538-1798 AD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600743668272-KJPJU8O4B3T8NPYLXDXL/1024px-Prise_de_la_Bastille.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution The Storming of the Bastille by Jean-Pierre Houel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4eadd963-416a-430d-a665-833319a439c1/guillotine-execution-de-la-Revolution-canvas-paper-1793.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Concept: PROBATION France is left to reap they’re chosen course during the Reformation. God's restraining Spirit removed and evil is permitted to mature. (John 3:19) There is a war on God and His word. The French Revolution was the result of Rome suppressing the Bible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2bbdb0b8-4b2b-4499-b451-cb66ac8793dc/1024px-F%C3%AAte_de_la_Raison_1793.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Sodom = Licentiousness But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. (Genesis 13:13) And the Lord said, because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous. (Genesis 18:20) (Jeremiah 23:14)(Jude 1:7)(Revelation 11:8) Church marriage was forbidden and civil unions were recognized. Homosexuality was legalized https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8ba6e4e0-4816-4f67-86d8-972f711ce8e7/Festival_of_Reason%2C_Paris%2C_1793.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Concept: IDOLATRY An actress from the opera was paraded before National Assembly where they declared her to be the “Goddess of reason.” She was brought to Notre Dame cathedral as a replacement for God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ee2e70ce-d636-47fd-b108-29bd6d8db643/FrRev.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Event: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND REIGN OF TERROR (1789 - 1799) A rebellion against church and state collusion erupts in France which is defined by massacres and public executions by guillotine. The monarchy and religion were overthrown. The National Assembly denied Bible truth and God's existence pronouncing "There is no God" and denouncing Christ as an imposter. The revolution’s battle cry was, “Crush the Wretch!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9fbf44a5-4354-4bd6-8df1-e31f06d098a0/still-life-with-bible-vincent-van-gogh.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - God Warns His People Not To: Change God's Revelations (Revelation 22:18-19) Regard the law lightly Exalt ones own opinion above divine revelation Use God’s revelation to suit ones own convenience or to conform to the world’s standard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600744629959-LDKT4JQY0IQEDAPH3G63/The_great_controversy_between_Christ_and_Satan_during_the_Christian_dispensation_%281888%29_%2814577334188%29.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Event: ARREST OF THE POPE (1798) Pope Pius VI is captured by French general Louis-Alexandre Berthier. The pope was taken back to France and imprisoned where he soon after died. Napoleon declared the papacy at an end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/56ef8e89-f2f6-4023-8a83-d49f3404096b/DPI12576730__12845.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Event: THE TWO WITNESSES COME BACK TO LIFE The 1793 abolition of the Bible is repealed three and a half years later in France. (Revelation 11:11; Isaiah 40:8; Psalm 111:7-8) In 1804, the British and Foreign Bible Society is founded followed in 1816, by the American Bible Society. The Bible was now abled to be translated and distributed into hundreds of languages throughout the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0a970df9-0cdf-4453-8d44-9d59914d225c/ShewBread-transparent.png Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Concept: GOD'S WORD The Two Witnesses = The Old and New Testament. (Zechariah 4:2-6; Psalm 119:105; Revelation 11: 3-11) Olive Trees/Candlesticks = Word of the Lord/Witnesses Oil = The Holy Spirit Clothed in sackcloth = Mourning or Suppression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600743415499-OD9F7ZNSWSGJWTPKM59I/Debat-Ponsan-matin-Louvre+%281%29.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Event: ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S DAY MASSACRE (1572) One morning at the gates of the Louvre by Edouard Debat-Ponsan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/fccef689-4d27-420d-a704-95d6685b7732/St_Bartholomews_day_Massacre_Window.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - … Where Also Our Lord Was Crucified Revelation 11:8 How was Christ crucified in France? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ee10aa16-9262-49e8-85a0-c300518d4264/The_great_controversy_between_Christ_and_Satan_during_the_Christian_dispensation_%281888%29_%2814740967186%29.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Concept: THE BEAST FROM THE BOTTOMLESS PIT Symbolic of an earthly Satanic kingdom. Beast = Nation/Kingdom Bottomless Pit = The Earth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9db662d4-6708-4cfb-81c1-1201e67ab2cb/david-french-revolution-period-05.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - The Witnesses Attacked Made war, overcome and killed the two witnesses = Worship of God was abolished. Bibles outlawed and burned. Law of God Trampled. Biblical institutions abolished. Marriage, Baptism, and Communion prohibited. The bodies of the witnesses “lie in the street of the great city” = God’s word troddened down. (Revelation 11:8) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5a758008-4796-496c-aaf4-88c489c3f440/Declaration_of_the_Rights_of_Man_and_of_the_Citizen_in_1789.jpg Lesson 15: The Bible and the French Revolution - Concept: HUMAN RIGHTS Humanism is put into place where God’s law was supposed to reside. Rome's Influence caused the French Revolution by ensuring that the people were kept in ignorance, superstition, and in slavery. It caused the people to be more sinful when they rejected Catholicism leaving the people in a state of infidelity. Unfortunately the people of France hated the Bible also as they associated it with Catholicism which caused them to reject their only source of truth. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-10-progress-of-reform-in-germany daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d447192b-68d9-44b5-b00a-33080b5f05d5/Weinsberger_Bluttat_Fritz_Neuhaus_1879_WM.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603241475448-Y2PQUXWG7JXMZISZLDQP/Andreas_Bodenstein.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany - People: ANDREAS KARLSTADT (1486-1541) German Protestant theologian and reformer. Close associate of Luther at the University of Wittenberg but later came into conflict with him and joined the growing fanaticism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603373441558-202EJCP6KE9K8JB0FPDV/00MunsterEX1.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany - People: ZWICKAU PROPHETS (1522) Nicholas Storch, Thomas Dreschel and Markus Stübner come to Wittenberg to preach a fanatical message leading to a "Spirit only" movement that caused the people to neglect Bible truth. (1 John 4:1) Prideful passion takes over the minds of the people and lawlessness, vandalism, and murder were the result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603373410845-WATQOE9EPSGXEQ1MI82D/340px-Titelblatt_12_Artikel.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany - Event: GERMAN PEASANTS WAR (1524-1525) Peasants are thrown into a fanatical frenzy and rise up against the nobility ravaging the countryside as they went along. Luther comes out of protective custody to condemn the peasants war and the false prophets. As a result, the false prophets turn on Luther. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/de1205c2-a21e-4cfc-845d-d932ec2b6168/843px-Lutherbibel.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany - Event: BIBLE TRANSLATED TO GERMAN (1534) Luther translates the New Testament to German https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594496773978-6Q46TO89LOWH4J4V2SM5/fanaticism.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany - Concept: FANATICISM False Prophets arise claiming to have special knowledge from God. (Read Mark 13:5; Matthew 7:15) The Radical Reformation begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603241398898-6J0RTE5P7W0QLRTMTVT0/Thomas_Muentzer.jpg Lesson 10: Progress of Reform in Germany - People: THOMAS MÜNTZER (1489-1525) German preacher and radical theologian. Opposed the Catholic church and Martin Luther for the compromises that they made. Leader on the peasants side of the German peasants war and was killed at the battle of Frankenhausen (1525) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-14-later-english-reformers daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/df118df9-be64-4925-b660-56fbbffca085/Wednesbury-Riots-article-picture-mobbing-at-Wednesbury-1-scaled.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - Opposition to Methodism Followers of the methodist movement are kicked out of their churches and asaulted on the streets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600739820485-5CKJ5QWCHO6WPHBMU19X/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - Concept: ANTINOMIANISM The Belief that God’s law is no longer valid and is therefore rejected in favor of the belief that Christians are merely under grace. God's law done away with. (Titus 2:11-14) Antinomianism led many in the church to commit sin with the belief that they will be forgiven anyway because they are under grace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600739629063-3SFIUQ66QPZ26K6JG5HG/persecution.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - The Church of England outlaws worship outside of the church (17th century) Many protestant pastors are expelled from their positions and others are put in prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600739948360-XR81IW5IK93PW6FCH5Q3/John_Wesley_by_George_Romney.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - People: JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) English reformer and evangelist. Wesley was a preacher in the Church of England. Conversion experience (GC 254.3 - GC 256.1) Believed in the harmony of God's law and the gospel, they stood against the formalism of the Church of England. Started the Methodist movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600739600352-0QK4GB0XV08KN9SEX3ES/oxford-martyrs.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - People: THE OXFORD MARTYRS English clergymen and reformers sentenced to death By Mary I of England (Bloody Mary) for heresy. HUGH LATIMER, Bishop of Worcester. (GC 248.3) NIKOLAS RIDLEY, Bishop of London THOMAS CRANMER, Archbishop of Canterbury Recanted his beliefs in prison in writing but later recanted his recantation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/059bea0b-9926-484f-a6fe-af123027fa99/John_Wesley_preaching_outside_a_church._Engraving._Wellcome_V0006868.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - People: METHODISTS Followers of the Wesleys Regarded as using "rules" or "Methods" for their religion because they followed God’s law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600736884111-N079J215PIKRA6IULE1H/Portrait_of_John_Knox_%284671577%29.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - People: JOHN KNOX (1514-1572) John Knox by William Holl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600739864876-H9R7ULOD690AW0F8TFIK/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - Concept: PREDESTINATION The belief that all events in history and the future are/were already decided and set firm by God’s will. The elect of God believe that they are predestined for salvation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600739746978-P0ME41PETEQHBUY0FWBE/John_Bunyan.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - People: JOHN BUNYAN (1628-1688) English Writer and Puritan preacher. Author of the book "Pilgrim's Progress.” Written while he was in prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589480597768-SB22EALORRU5FH10FHB0/photocat1-e1510087555798.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600736698570-2DI4LXR5UIOOEQO12TPM/1200px-William_Tyndale.jpg Lesson 14: Later English Reformers - People: WILLIAM TYNDALE (1494-1536) William Tyndale from Foxes book of Martyrs https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-16-the-pilgrim-fathers daily 0.75 2024-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589480922767-E4BBDBABJHZXGIMLI0YX/pilgrims-on-speedwell.jpg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/eddf1607-93d7-4a0a-aaf7-9a700f36b1d2/_70cc34b5_13c152019e8__8000_00000036.jpeg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - The Puritans Become the Persecutors The Puritans unite Church and State by prohibiting the taking of public office to those who are not part of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600841255676-72ZN99OH1RRQX9FXERKX/Puritans8.jpg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - People: PURITANS English protestants who wanted to reform the church of England into a purer form of worship. They broke away from the church of England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0da083f0-238f-409f-8eab-8c1c5a8bcc96/Assertion_of_Liberty_of_Conscience_by_the_Independents_of_the_Westminster_Assembly_of_Divines%2C_1644.jpg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - Retaining Catholic Doctrine The people of England were forced to attend church and carry on the same customs and ceremonies of Romanism. The Church of England wanted to bridge the gap between Rome and England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600841290678-I7LJJUPVIJNEX080Q4IM/800px-Portrait_of_James_I_of_England_wearing_the_jewel_called_the_Three_Brothers_in_his_hat.jpg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - People: JAMES I (1566-1625) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He determined to cause the Puritans to conform to the church of England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600841375598-VHBIIRTBR1HVP3CAI31W/Roger-Williams.jpg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - People: ROGER WILLIAMS (1603-1683) Puritan minister and advocate for religious freedom and founder of the Rhode Island colony. He was persecuted by Puritans because of his views of liberty of conscience and the separation of church and state. He later became a Baptist preacher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/998d7302-dc3c-4754-87b5-d8f6f17459ae/eac88520-d7be-4a3f-88e0-48caca2d686c_1.371b95dd2123ff5ae98ff160d73eeaf8.jpeg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - Concept: RELIGIOUS LIBERTY The freedom to believe and exercise according to the dictates of conscience. Framework of: Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution Immigrants flock to America looking for religious freedom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/14b27459-6b93-4216-a789-77176126bda6/f40316c5987be06bff80eaa2b714ff03.jpg Lesson 16: The Pilgrim Fathers - King James I Persecuted the Puritans The Puritans are thrown out of England and find refuge in the Netherlands where they faced hardship. Puritans journey to America for religious freedom and found the Plymouth colony (Massachusetts). https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-17-heralds-of-the-morning daily 0.75 2024-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0cee73c8-de08-4533-9732-e7158a6b58bc/The_Triumph_Of_Christianity_Over_Paganism.Gustave_Dor%C3%A9.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Concept: SECOND COMING OF CHRIST The defining theme of Scripture which declares judgment, salvation, glory, and the promise and manner of His coming. (Psalm 50:3-4; Psalm 96:11-13; Isaiah 25:8-9; Matthew 25:31-32; John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 22:20) The second coming of Christ was the reassurance of the reformers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589595182268-QJBH969EZNUOBICBFV8J/allaboutthegreatlisbonearthquakeof1755-1280x720.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600843683429-ITG81WI4XQ6B54WZYKKD/prophecy2.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Why is Prophecy Important to Study? Prophecy brings light. The Spirit of Prophecy is the testimony of Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:19-21; John 12:35; John 8:12, Revelation 19:10) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8319f64c-2e85-4a6c-b8b2-75ec5ab83c6f/32f9f550155cdf74387549b6ebd32bc3--worms-diet.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Concept: REFORMATION A call to reform is given in light of a backsliding church. (Joel 2:12-17; Proverbs 3:12-14; Psalm 25:14) A reformed church proclaims the everlasting gospel given by the three angels messages of Revelation 14:6-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600843658519-OUE7NA6JGETN543INLFT/header-lisbon-disaster.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Event: LISBON EARTHQUAKE, 1755 An earthquake devastates the city of Lisbon so terribly that the shockwaves were felt as far away as the Americas. (GC 304.2-305.2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1e9684f4-1424-4e3c-bc2c-dc2be228fffb/00.159.90_PS1.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Event: JESUS PROPHESIED BACKSLIDING (AD 31) Backsliding will occur in the last day church which is reminiscent of learned Jews who unheeded the birth of Christ. (GC 315.4) (Matthew 24:12; Luke 21:34-36) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600843670256-6S4UBRVVO33I5Q0PTBNM/dark-day.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Event: THE DARK DAY 1780 In the northeastern part of American colonies, the sun was inexplicably covered by a strange mist that turned day into an eerie night. It lasted until just before sunset when the sun finally broke through. When night fell, the strange mist remained, causing the moon to turn into a blood red shade. (GC 306.1-306.4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/6b8979d4-0423-499e-92cb-07a61a3855a0/00.159.167_PS1.jpg Lesson 17: Heralds of the Morning - Christ Prophesied Signs of His Return Signs in the sun and in the moon The stars falling from heaven Earthquakes False Christs Persecution of the church (Matthew 24: 3-14; Luke 21:7-25; Mark 13:4-26; Revelation 6:12, Joel 2:1-2) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-18-an-american-reformer daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0dde2a1d-193a-4a59-89db-244152f5cef6/YTP1582552987622.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ff5d0ff5-e591-48c5-955d-0e74010764fc/spiritual+reign.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: FALSE DOCTRINE Spiritual Reign of Christ: The erroneous belief that Christ will rule spiritually on earth for a thousand years before he comes. (pre-millennialism) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/6f987f46-ab4d-45d9-9998-784a0b943235/the+deluge.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: FALSE DOCTRINE Universalism: The erroneous belief that eventually all humanity will be saved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600844104313-IC5HZ4RFXZXG4Z548U81/Woodcut-60-765x1082.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Event: THE STARS FALL, 1833 AD A meteor shower occurs November 13 over all North America from 2:00 a.m. until dawn.(Matthew 24: 29; Revelations 6:13) A herald of coming judgment, the people are wakened up out of their spiritual slumber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600844208519-OQZQ6OZY9K9B76UWPUNV/800px-William_Miller.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - People: WILLIAM MILLER (1782-1849) American Protestant reformer. His belief in deism was in conflict with the Bible. Setting the Bible aside he was left unsatisfied and depressed. The Holy Spirit impressed him with a sense of his own sin and he returned to study Scripture and discovered the 2300 Day Prophecy in Daniel 8:14. Apprehensive to disclose what he had learned, he takes nine years before he speaks publicly about what he had discovered. He became a Baptist preacher in 1833. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600843786118-HX9OXMHRJVDOE710TOIR/reform.png Lesson 18: An American Reformer - The Reformation Resumes With Miller A true reformation, affects repentance and humility in those who heed it’s calling. Appealing to people’s minds rather than their emotions. The lives of the Adventists were a constant rebuke to the unconsecrated. Places of ill repute were turned into meeting houses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/206faa47-9b6e-416c-8eaa-a6e4682415f5/dore.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - THE ADVENT MESSAGE Declares the second Coming of Christ and the execution of judgment. (1 Thessalonians 4:16; Matt 24:30,27; Matt 24:31; Matt 25:31; 1 Corinthians 5:50) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c448bb13-e5a0-4533-aa74-31173529f0e7/Willem_Drost_The_Vision_of_Daniel_1650.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: 2300 days Prophecy Miller also discovered a prophecy that described the cleansing of the sanctuary that started in 457 AD (Ezra 7:12-26) and ended in 1844. (Daniel 8:14) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3a93e961-7c1d-43f6-aaeb-2fad6a942f5d/RH-MillerStudying.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: GOD'S WORD Miller engages in two years of prayerful study, comparing scripture with scripture laying aside his own preconceptions. (Psalm 119:130) Miller studies Bible prophecy from the books of Daniel and Revelation. Miller preaches Christ's Second Coming and brings about revival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600844115506-J81FG5RQU4Q74T50MBF4/51d8xL0EXZL.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - People: JOSIAH LITCH (1809-1886) Millerite preacher. Accurately prophesys from the Bible the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1840 which gives impetus to the advent movement through the spirit of prophecy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a62ba813-b848-453f-9ef3-2742ce0754d0/elmore+two+women+at+the+mill+1868.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: FALSE DOCTRINE Dispensationalism: The erroneous belief that God dispensed grace and mercy to different periods of time with different criteria; supports the concept of a secret rapture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a1749b74-144b-41f2-ac54-eb8425c82db8/Miller-tabernacle-3000-3x2gty-56a48a1f5f9b58b7d0d77170.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Event: THE ADVENTIST MOVEMENT OPPOSED 1844 Popular religious teachers ridiculed and scoffed at the Adventist message. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/78bb39df-7fe6-4d5d-b07c-30a509ccfdc2/00.159.278_PS2.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: 70 WEEKS PROPHECY William Miller discovers the prophecy that foretold Jesus' birth, ministry, death, and close of probation for the Jewish nation. (Daniel 9:24-27) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600844173545-ODP2RBA2CW11PLG5UUAE/3angels.png Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: ADVENTISTM A movement that holds the belief in the imminent and glorious return of Jesus Christ to redeem the righteous from the earth. Accepted by many who see their need for Christ. Hundreds convert to the Adventist message from various protestant denominations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7cc5782e-e48c-4883-b235-b517c0dc86a5/the+ancient+of+days.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: FALSE DOCTRINE Deism: The belief in a Creator God with no personal interest in humanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600843803611-INY0ED3BI2HLK6MIMWU9/prophecy2.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: PROPHECY Prophecy in the Scripture is inspired. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; Romans 15:4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/eada3b2a-d6d1-4bf5-a132-6e2bef0534d1/Early-Campmeeting-web-1024x769.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - People: ADVENTISTS Those who accept the teachings of the Adventist movement, believing in Christ’s second coming. The message is similar to that of Noah's (Matthew 24:37-39) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9cf6b5bd-9025-4783-b09e-e11461eb845f/Great_Fire_London.jpg Lesson 18: An American Reformer - Concept: The earth as the Sanctuary: The interpretation of Daniel 8:14 that the earth represented the sanctuary to be cleansed with fire at the second coming of Christ. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-24-in-the-holy-of-holies daily 0.75 2024-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ee1b2cdc-b0a1-4b11-b01d-63effa4315ff/1430_Claes+Brouwer%2C+the+Alexander+Master%2C+The+Wise+and+Foolish+Virgins_From+a+History+Bible_Dutch+%28Utrecht%29%2C+c.+1430_The+Hague%2C+Konink+Bib_MS+KB+78+D+38+II%2C+fol.+184v.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - The Ten Virgins The parable of the Ten Virgins shows us the condition of the church at the announcement of the coming of the Lord. They all fell asleep but five of them were prepared with oil to receive the bridegroom and were able to go into the wedding feast signifying that they had accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and united with Him in faith. (Matthew 25) Five of the virgins were unprepared. The door was shut to them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847597042-7BM1T3LINLORKFIX0KSK/high-priest-jesus.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Concept: ATONEMENT The saving of the souls of humanity from eternal death, which is the result of sin. Jesus as high priest is completing the work of salvation in the heavenly sanctuary by making an atonement for our sins with his own blood. (Romans 5: 10-11, Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 4:14-15; Hebrews 8:1-3) "Then shall the sanctuary be cleansed." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e2785024-fff2-4b78-81c4-ee73c8e68335/King_Hezekiah_clouthed_in_sackcloth_spreads_open_the_letter_before_the_Lord.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Afflicting the Soul God’s people who are afflicting their souls and desiring to become one with Him again, confess their sins and repent. (Psalm 51:1-3) The sins of the people are blotted out from the record in heaven and are reconciled to God, being at one with Him. (Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 44:21-23, Acts 3:19, Revelation 3:5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8acad252-39d7-40fb-a278-0723324210a0/00.159.208_PS2.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Two Classes of Believers During Christ’s First Advent Jesus' disciples: Accepted His ministry. Jewish leaders: Rejected His ministry and continued their religion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5d6cc82e-d138-4a51-876b-9c7d5c06b8c3/Early-Campmeeting-web-700x600.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Two Classes of Believers in the Early Adventist Movement Faithful: Retained faith in Jesus' ministry of the Heavenly Sanctuary. Unfaithful: Rejected the Sanctuary message and continued in their sins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/868f11da-6c30-4df9-a7e2-2ca7e1af7449/the-parable-of-the-wise-and-foolish-virgins-digital-remastered-edition-william-blake.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Unprepared! God’s people are unprepared for the judgment. They lack primitive godliness due to lack of knowledge of the truth in its entirety and are not warning the world about the judgment hour. (Jude 1:14-15; Matthew 3:2,6; Acts 2:38; Revelation 7:14) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847597042-7BM1T3LINLORKFIX0KSK/high-priest-jesus.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - The Judgment Begins Jesus enters the Most Holy Place of the Heavenly Sanctuary to begin the work of atonement/judgment for His people. The First Angel's Message declares that the hour of his judgment is come. (Revelation 14:6, Daniel 8:14; Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 4:15-16) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1591754775931-QUNQ6WWJXE9KAXMCS1A8/jesus-high-priest.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3481d294-9d56-4253-898d-d2a6a40fec5c/Illustrations_to_Robert_Blair%27s_The_Grave_%2C_object_12_The_Day_of_Judgment.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Concept: INVESTIGATIVE JUDGMENT The judgment is investigative in nature because records are being reviewed, in particular, the book of life. (Daniel 7:9-10; Revelation 20:12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5f50a316-85bd-4d2a-b673-e3a825d9adb3/woman_clothed_0.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Concept: REMNANT A pure woman stands for the pure church (Ephesians 5:25-27, Luke 12:36) (GC 427.1-428.3) God's pure church on earth will be ready for His coming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/67d2ebd5-aa0f-41b0-bf93-e2f7286118fa/banquet.jpeg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - The Unworthy Guest The parable of the Wedding Banquet illustrates an investigation conducted on the guests of a wedding banquet. Invited guests that refused to come to the banquet were destroyed and the king invited others. The new guests are in turn investigated to determine who was prepared for the wedding. The one who wasn’t was thrown out. (Matthew 22) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/daed0626-6f28-4076-81ff-bd37f6fb5347/the-parable-of-the-wise-and-foolish-virgins-digital-remastered-edition-william-blake.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Prepare! A work of preparation is needed. God’s people must have spotless robes which means they have to have characters that are purified from sin by Jesus’ blood. They must be afflicting their souls by asking themselves “Is there any sin remaining in me?” They must overcome sin through God’s grace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557862060-WNH150GFMHAE5IOF90DZ/people3.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Two Classes of Believers in Christianity Today True: Afflicting their souls before God. False: Profess faith in Jesus, but are careless and willingly ignorant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847361715-0J09FPFSN9LREZPETNX8/investigative-judgment.jpg Lesson 24 In The Holy of Holies - Open and shut door The door was opened to the heavenly sanctuary with Jesus as High Priest. It was shut to the earthly sanctuary service with priests no longer needed. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-21-a-warning-rejected daily 0.75 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846910221-KHHGZM0DYGQLMOL6Z0RZ/persecution.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: PERSECUTION The prejudice of religious leaders and ministers were aroused against Adventism. They forbade their members to attend any preaching on the second advent message and the study of the prophecies. They even forbade the subject to be brought up in their social gatherings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ad84fd50-b433-4e3c-9967-c3c5900d132a/Ernest_Karlovich_Lipgart_-_The_Parable_of_the_Wise_and_Foolish_Virgins%2C_1886.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: REMNANT Christ and the relationship with His remnant church are likened unto a marriage covenant. (Hosea 2:19, Jeremiah 3:14, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 18:4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593652027795-VVF1OS3A2495JEE4YHES/apostasy.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Similar to Israel The apostasy of the Adventist rejecters is similar to that of the Jewish church during Christ's ministry. They were blind to the truth when they rejected the gospel message given by Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594415667975-HPZMRYOLCRH00XSPN5L7/1920px-Bronnikov_gimnpifagoreizev.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: THE GREAT APOSTASY A great apostasy occurred during the end of the second century, after the apostolic church began to conform to pagan practices. (2 Timothy 3:1-5) They created “new” ways of worship, while simplicity disappeared. They lowered standards to gain more converts. They sought the favor of secular rulers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846871153-4GMXIU0BIH7T3TLH1KGY/3angels.png Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: ADVENTISM The Second Advent doctrine is to call people unto repentance in order to prepare them for the judgment. The Adventists did not intend to start a new sect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589951724090-AFPJI5A8D6G8FO7E8KDA/babylon-whore.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593652027795-VVF1OS3A2495JEE4YHES/apostasy.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - The Advent Warning Rejected Many church goers who trusted only in their pastors instead of those who preached the advent message, rejected the advent message for fear of losing their church membership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594496773978-6Q46TO89LOWH4J4V2SM5/fanaticism.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: GOD’s NAME IN VAIN Many church members were Christian in name only concealing a life of sin under a pretense of godliness. Many joined the church to gain respect and to advance their worldly interests. They flooded money into church to build extravagant churches and paid ministers to be entertaining and deliver smooth sermons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c62a6b28-bdfa-4685-9daf-d275413e6b75/Salome-with-john-the-baptist-head_Bernardino-Luini.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Mother of Harlots Babylon is described as the Mother of Harlots with daughters. The daughters do what mother says and follow her example. They sacrifice truth for traditions and false doctrine. Babylon persecuted the followers of Christ; (“drunken with the blood of the saints”) professing to have the truth while conforming to worldly standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1594496773978-6Q46TO89LOWH4J4V2SM5/fanaticism.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: FORM OF GODLINESS Israel retained a form of religion but lacked true godliness. (2 Timothy 3:1-5) They continued to make sacrifices in the temple even though God’s presence was no longer manifested to them. They uplifted their national exclusiveness higher than faith. They discouraged the study of Daniel's 70 Weeks Prophecy (Daniel 9:24) by declaring a curse on those who calculated the time of the Messiah’s coming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589951724090-AFPJI5A8D6G8FO7E8KDA/babylon-whore.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: BABYLON Babylon stands for confusion which is the spreading of false doctrine. (Revelation 17: 4-6, 18, Ezekiel 16:13-15, 32; Jeremiah 3:20; James 4:4) Babylon is typified as an unfaithful woman (whore), corrupt or fallen. Babylon is an apostate religion. She is described as dressed in scarlet and purple, decked with gold and precious stones, with the words “Mystery Babylon the Great” written on her forehead and holding a golden cup full of abominations, fornication with the kings of the earth which stands for having relationships with secular governments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/de20cfa6-c858-4543-b4c1-3c2c098de567/Gebhard_Fugel_An_den_Wassern_Babylons.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Come Out of Her! Babylon’s fall is still in progress. (Revelation 14:8) Many of God's people are still in Babylon but they are being called to come out of her.(Revelation 18:4) God’s people are not called to stay in corrupt churches. (1 Corinthians 5:9-11) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846904344-MAVQ5YNPN7JGGF96X255/reform.png Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: REFORMATION Accepting the everlasting gospel brings unity of faith and a reformation of the church. When there is reformation of the heart, denominational barriers and conflicting creeds are obliterated, sweeping away pride and worldliness with love, joy, and unity remaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846897886-SP29U5F0FPBTYMM3BNN4/sanctuary.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: JUDGMENT The Three Angels Messages announce the judgment hour. (Revelation 14:6-10) Fear God and worship Him (verse 7) Babylon is fallen - beware of false doctrine (verse 8) Babylon is represented by a woman. A woman in prophecy represents a church. (Jeremiah 6:2) A fallen Babylon represents a fallen church. We are warned not to side with her. Rejecting the first angel’s message is the same as rejecting salvation from Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/86c44511-e960-488a-b3c3-5b7138c8d5a2/Early-Campmeeting-web-700x600.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - The Pure Church is Christ's Bride They keep God’s commandments and have the faith of Jesus. The remnant church is called to come out from among the apostate churches. (2 Corinthians 6:17) During the Advent movement, 50,000 people withdraw from their denominations to join the Adventists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846889909-382EFBBVCKN17NELTI4H/apostasy.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: APOSTASY Adventism is rejected. A moral decline takes place in the churches as members conform to worldly practices showing more devotion to the world. Nearly all churches in the United States see a sudden decline in membership around the year 1844 which was noticed by the press as well as the pulpit. There is a diminishing of spiritual life and Bible study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846929238-DSSZ18GEQJISL9YKB76P/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: WINE OF BABYLON False doctrine Wine causes drunkenness and drunkenness causes confusion. Babylon teaches corrupt doctrines that are opposed to Bible truth. Babylon makes all nations drink this wine by having unlawful connection with the great ones of the earth and requiring acceptance of her doctrines. They outlaw the Bible and hold church policy over truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1593651950267-K64C809616VAG8KSAOXD/deception.jpg Lesson 21: A Warning Rejected - Concept: CONFUSION Babylon confuses those who don’t love truth. False teachers infiltrate to oppose sound doctrine. (2 Thessalonians 2:9-11) They bring doctrinal confusion to people who don’t know what to believe as truth. People during the Advent movement ignored the second Angel’s Message and were given to “strong delusion that they should believe a lie.” Protestant churches continue to conform to the world today. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-23-what-is-the-sanctuary daily 0.75 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8078948e-6d7e-4650-91ed-7722a3df54e9/zerubbabels-temple-diagram.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Zerubbabel’s Temple Zerubbabel's temple was a later permanent building constructed after the Jewish exiles returned to Jerusalem from Persia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ed615221-7ff6-4c07-8653-9166072b6e71/ark+of+the+covenant.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Ark of the Covenant The golden chest that contained the Ten Commandments, bowl of manna, and Aaron’s budded rod. It had a covering with two cherubim facing each other on either side and a mercy seat in the middle where the divine presence was manifested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/aeff4292-3bdc-443e-9af9-5b12924513ad/candlestick.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Golden Lampstand (Menorah) Made of pure gold with seven lamps giving light day and night on the south side of the holy place. Filled with oil daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/addeb0da-9541-449f-b93f-c0b931f2e08b/altar+of+Sacrifice.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Altar of Sacrifice Where animals were sacrificed to atone for sin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847275002-O4U09OJN1W62QIPLXQNZ/jesus-high-priest.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Heavenly Sanctuary There is a sanctuary/temple in heaven where Jesus is ministering as high priest, presenting His own blood as the atoning sacrifice. (Hebrews 9:23-24; Daniel 7:10; Hebrews 8:1-2; 1 John 2:1; Revelation 11:19)(GC 422.2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/78ecf29a-4e2f-4d44-98b3-e11d2c257d53/scapegoat.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Scapegoat At the day of atonement, when the cleansing of the sanctuary takes place, a scapegoat is selected and the sins of the people who confessed their sins before God are placed on the scapegoat. The scapegoat is then led away from the camp by a strong man into the wilderness and abandoned there. (Leviticus 16:7-10) Satan is typified as the scapegoat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847207269-QLC9QN1HCSS9SCKEAZKG/prophecy2.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Concept: 2300 DAY PROPHECY 2300 Day Prophecy reveals the cleansing of the sanctuary. (Ezekiel 4:6; Daniel 8:14) 2300 days is equal to 2300 prophetic years which stretched from 457 BC and ended in 1844 AD. The cleansing of the sanctuary begins at the end of the 2300 years. What is the cleansing of the Sanctuary? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1af7b962-ff61-4edf-a3f2-68ed3cf4973b/altar+of+Incense.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Altar of Incense A golden altar where incense was burned that stood before the veil that led into the most holy place. Incense was burned daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/64a2f801-d5d0-4ff9-aa22-c6cc86ee337a/atonement.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Atonement The blood of sacrificed animals were sprinkled on the mercy seat of the ark of the covenant to complete the work of atonement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9e47c735-1078-4381-83e1-0a97c2889d37/552bb2bd3f05dda257e4542703083551.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - THE SANCTUARY SERVICE The tabernacle in the desert was made after a pattern of the one that is in heaven. (Hebrews 9:1-5; Exodus 25:8-9, 40; Hebrews 8:4-5, 9:24) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/fcf318ca-d0ee-4ad9-9f92-52c05cba03d5/table+of+shewbread.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Table of Shewbread Twelve loaves of bread on a table on the north side of the holy place. It was called the bread of the presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4f9b5d28-a7ad-402e-bb9c-bf369e6440bf/Healing+Jairus+Daughter_+Tissot.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Life and Ministry of Christ The Sanctuary service illustrates the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. His death is foreshadowed at the altar of sacrifice. His anointing at His baptism is illustrated by the laver. His imparting of God’s word and His teachings are shown by the table of shewbread and the golden candlestick. His connection to His Father through prayer is illustrated by the altar of incense. The ark of the covenant and it’s contents are the foundation of His doctrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/bd50d499-4af1-4d2b-b490-efeb7c9ea549/Laver.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Laver Where the priests washed after sacrificing before they went into the Sanctuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1526af97-122b-47c9-8b55-2ab1bfe0823d/herods-temple-diagram.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Herod’s Temple Herod's temple was built by Herod the Great as a refurbishment to Zerubbabel’s and was twice the splendor of Solomon’s temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5a62230f-6348-4a65-ae66-e359d45831ab/solomons-temple-illustration.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Solomon’s Temple The Temple of Solomon was built as a permanent replacement of the tabernacle where the sacred objects of the sanctuary service were kept. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847250355-M0T52OSDF02M5MYVDART/tabernacle.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Concept: THE SANCTUARY The Sanctuary is a dwelling place for God, the solution for sin, and a covenant between God and His people. (Exodus 25:8, Psalms 77:13) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cfc3b86f-7906-455c-9504-9066f23467ef/the-waldensians-firm-and-faithful-alpine-fighters-1_orig.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - The Christian Life The Sanctuary service illustrates the life the individual Christian must lead to follow Jesus Christ. It describes step by step how the experience should be lived, portraying the process of sanctification – Christ perfecting a person’s character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/56887264-388a-419c-9f19-2e1967c9501b/christendom-in-the-14th-century.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Christianity’s Journey It illustrates the progression of the remnant church as the truth is restored to its proper place in the heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/450662d5-c41c-407d-b8c6-33da523c33d0/the+parting+of+the+waters.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary - Israel’s Journey It illustrates the journey of the children of Israel out of Egypt to the promised land in Canaan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1590008180675-ISX29K7BUDPJ2QHVZ1HW/tabernacle.jpg Lesson 23: What is the Sanctuary https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-20-a-great-religious-awakening daily 0.75 2024-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/255bb5df-8122-44ea-ad58-62fefc9e85d9/second+coming.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: ADVENTISM Adventism proclaims the second coming of Jesus Christ. The study of prophecy increases in the Adventist movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846830235-4UHMUSJZBBT7M1YR1VEP/miller.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - America, the Center of the Advent Movement William Miller's writings on the testimony of prophecies are not well received by many pastors which led to the advent movement becoming a largely layman driven ministry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845289434-YAF8SNN9FCKNJJHMHSS8/Manuel_Lacunza.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - People: MANUEL LACUNZA (1731-1801) Spanish Jesuit Priest Discovers Christ's second coming in Scriptures Lacunza wrote books about Christ’s Second Coming under the pen name Rabbi Ben-Ezra which found its way to England and translated to English. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845035938-K7G0B8KNBUSW42620SQJ/sanctuary.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: JUDGMENT A preparation for Christ’s Second Advent must be made through the everlasting gospel. (Revelation 14: 6, 7) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589949278915-M4MQCQJT2UUBISYP9HN4/camp-meeting.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ecc6b6d3-fa53-4bff-8a84-7637d13547c7/tumblr_oczletqPMw1thadu3o1_1280.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: PERSECUTION (2 Peter 3: 3-4; 1 Thessalonians 5: 2-4) Persecution comes from unconverted pastors who argue against Adventism by declaring that “No one knows the hour…” Mathew 24:36 The Bible warns against ignoring the signs and scriptures that speak of Christ's return. (Matthew 24:32-33, 2 Thessalonians 2:10) Unfaithful watchmen cry “Peace, peace…” and refuse the kingdom of God for themselves and also prevent others from entering in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845052708-EXWQ7H21TCYK5A7QUUGX/3angels.png Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: SECOND COMING OF CHRIST Paul gives a warning not to look for the coming of Christ in his day because apostasy was to first take place in the church. The “man of sin” to be revealed. (2 Thessalonians 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845330463-JG0TIIBMCPR07FL64FR3/Franc%CC%A7ois_Louis_Gaussen.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - People: FRANÇOIS LOUIS GAUSSEN (1790-1863) Swiss clergyman, from Geneva (GC 365.3) Interested in prophecy after reading Rollin’s Ancient History. His attention is called to Daniel 2 and as a result from studying this prophecy, he abandons his rationistic mindset. He evangelized to children the messages found in the prophecies and as he did, the adults also come to listen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/797f1c9d-2798-46fa-aa46-752d00c4709b/Coronation-of-Charlemagne.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: 1260 YEARS PROPHECY (538 AD-1798 AD) The papacy would rule for 1260 years and then the “time of the end” would begin. (Daniel 7:7-8,19-25; 12:24-25) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846789035-AWTQEKP2D3JOVCQZB7Y0/hqdefault.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Event: THE GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT, OCTOBER 22, 1844 God’s hand covered a mistake (GC 373.2-374.1) (Revelation 10:9-10) God’s purposes were being accomplished by testing the hearts of receivers of His Word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/dd7a3390-894c-4bbb-91b8-182377a31cf8/299622.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: REFORMATION Preaching the Adventist message is a warning to flee wrath to come just as John the Baptist's message was. (Matthew 3:1-11) The gospel message reaches the lost and moves people to repentance. (GC 369.1-369.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8e5041d8-420e-4dbf-8917-38b4b51ad6b8/26-the-child-preachers-in-sweden-illustration-md.png Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Child Preachers Adventism is opposed in Scandinavia and Adventist evangelists are thrown into prison. The Holy Spirit moved in the hearts of children and they began to preach and evangelize, taking the place of the adults. Some children were as young as six years old and mostly in lower classes. (Matthew 21:16) Their preaching reproved the sins of the people who heard them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845298415-HQ85EFDV96JJSN85FL4V/Albrecht_Bengel_%28Gnomon%29.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - People: JOHANN ALBRECHT BENGEL (1687-1752) German Lutheran clergyman and scholar. Discovers Second Coming of Christ message in Revelation. He predicts Christ's second coming close to Miller's 1844 prediction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845068846-BV33MRV2SGMWM5IFRF0L/prophecy2.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Concept: PROPHECY The Book of Daniel unsealed. (Daniel 12:4) Knowledge of prophecy increased. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600845114100-4QJ2CGVXE2985BKUOBGM/The_great_controversy_between_Christ_and_Satan_during_the_Christian_dispensation_%281888%29_%2814760794341%29.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - People: JOSEPH WOLFF (1795-1862) German Missionary of Jewish decent (GC 357.3, 358.1, 359.2, 361.1) At seven years old, he learned that Jesus is the Messiah and leaves home to pursue an education at eleven years old. He converts to Catholicism and opposes its abuses later converting to Anglicanism. Joseph Wolf does extensive missionary work to Africa and Asia traveling unprotected, suffering privation, sold as a slave, threatened with execution, nearly died of thirst, and robbed. He discovers the second coming of Christ by studying the prophecies in the Bible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/78e65049-d601-431c-a6c8-edf5922172c3/2nd-Great-Awakening.jpg Lesson 20: A Great Religious Awakening - Receiving the Message Evangelism of the advent truth is conducted on a large scale and accepted by thousands. The most humble receive the message first when they study the Bible, dispelling the ignorance of popular views. Receivers of the advent message uplift the divine authority of Scripture and are persecuted by their own brethren who don't believe. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-22-prophecies-fulfilled daily 0.75 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c41be88b-7aab-4153-9aff-e0dd9e3426d5/5f2010dd4cad5b4937f81073_Jesus%2520Early%2520Christians%2520Mourn%2520the%2520Destruction%2520of%2520the%2520Temple.jpeg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Jesus Prophesied the following: Matthew 24 Destruction of Jerusalem Great tribulation for His followers False prophets The dark day Stars falling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/55419d88-4a3d-4117-8eb6-50b472ed6ec2/the-parable-of-the-wise-and-foolish-virgins-digital-remastered-edition-william-blake.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Concept: THE MIDNIGHT CRY “The Bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him” (Matthew 25:1-13) He comes after the tarrying time with a call to “Wake Up!” The wise virgins "trimmed their lamps," A call to true heart conversion and consecration to God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4e44cd2e-b8c1-4bae-be3b-4de7b96f8ce7/Gustave_Dor%C3%A9_-_The_Holy_Bible_-_Plate_CXLI%2C_The_Judas_Kiss_Small.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Satan’s Game Satan sneaks in to undo God's work by stirring up fanaticism. He is the most active when souls are being saved and brings unsanctified people into the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846996326-S1RAVLX1Q242W0KANI1I/hqdefault.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Event: THE GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT (1844) Many disappointed Adventists renounce their faith based on the opinions and scoffing of others but the faithful are consoled by the Word of God and wait patiently. The Adventists disappointment is similar to Jesus' disciples who held their own preconceived ideas of God's kingdom and were disappointed at Christ’s death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847109438-DR7N2MA5MFGBHU4CI5YM/tabernacle.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Concept: THE SANCTUARY A message of salvation was given to the children of Israel in the tabernacle and is being given to Christians through Jesus Christ. Adventists are brought to the study of the cleansing the heavenly sanctuary which is believed to have been fulfilled on October 22, 1844 as the great day of atonement. They believed that they needed to afflict their souls in preparation for the coming of Christ. (1 Corinthians 5:7) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847005639-7JHVH2AW32390DCQYTTA/fanaticism.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Concept: FANATICISM Professed believers in Jesus reject God's Word and become fanatics with a blind zeal which led to a spirit only movement. (see lesson 10) They denounce any opposition to their position. (Matthew 7:16-20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/282328c1-0ca8-43bf-8207-4cc85c953293/1430_Claes+Brouwer%2C+the+Alexander+Master%2C+The+Wise+and+Foolish+Virgins_From+a+History+Bible_Dutch+%28Utrecht%29%2C+c.+1430_The+Hague%2C+Konink+Bib_MS+KB+78+D+38+II%2C+fol.+184v.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Parable of the Ten Virgins Representative of the churches in the last days. (Matthew 25) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589951913107-YTOGD7KLL8E3IO5IQVDU/five-virgins.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8c7e4695-d07f-4b2a-bb24-a3a66d56161c/The+destruction+of+Jerusalem+and+Temple.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Concept: PROPHECY God speaks, it comes to pass, even though it may seem to be delayed. (Ezekiel 12:21-28, Habakkuk 2:1-4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/10f7c1f3-c557-47cb-af7c-e7d8cf82dcfc/Ernest_Karlovich_Lipgart_-_The_Parable_of_the_Wise_and_Foolish_Virgins%2C_1886.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Concept: THE REMNANT The parable of the ten virgins is called forth in the first angel’s message of Revelation 14. Only five virgins The true church follows the first angels message. (Revelation 14:6-7) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/dc673521-e560-4c28-9bbb-f0cad5069806/00.159.179_PS1.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Concept: REFORMATION Reformation is the Fruit of Adventism. Jesus’ soon coming is a call to get ready which is a call for reformation. Reformation brings about repentance, humility, prayer, and Bible study to those who want to know the truth. (Acts 2:38) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600846985101-Y0U2ADJY4RQHG3S71VFD/view.jpeg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - People: CHARLES FITCH (1805-1844) Millerite Preacher Created chart mapping out prophetic events and symbols in 1842 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1d3b7860-346d-4cc8-8996-74137385cc6a/1843+chart.jpg Lesson 22: Prophecies Fulfilled - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-19-light-through-darkness daily 0.75 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1589595523702-W5UV9GUPP7PSDAH9ZY8L/sermon_on_the_mount.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/addeb0da-9541-449f-b93f-c0b931f2e08b/altar+of+Sacrifice.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - Concept: SALVATION God directs His servants on earth to work for the salvation of souls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c921a469-b954-47ec-82a6-ad6dae6e076d/Daniel+and+the+wisemen.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - Obedience to the Work Obedience is more important than human understanding. The Prophets did not understand everything that they prophesied, yet they continued to prophesy. The disciples of Christ preached what He committed to them even though they were in doubt and uncertainty about His death. (Matthew 13:17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/84fc9878-9151-4b9e-8ce1-b7855ccfc0e1/00.159.338_PS1.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - The Law and the Prophets The knowledge and assurance of the truth are found in the Scriptures. Jesus reminds us that He is revealed in the Scriptures and prophecy. (Luke 24:27) The revelation of Christ in Scripture gave the disciples assurance of unclouded faith and caused disappointment to turn to joy. (Romans 10:17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/64022086-758c-4a36-a111-6df066170c0b/waldensian-missionaries-incognito.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - Concept: EVANGELISM Publicly preaching the Gospel to the world. The Gospel is to be given to all the world. (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:20; Revelation 14:6) God promises to be with us always, even if we go through persecution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/72fce5ec-e422-4283-9fde-466a334c179f/00.159.129_PS2.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - God’s Instruments God uses man as His instrument to accomplish His work of mercy. His disciples and prophets deliver the message of His Kingdom to redeem souls. (Romans 6:13) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/95321bfe-8965-42fe-898a-d731f778146f/Jesus+sorrowful+in+gethsemane.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - Concept: TRIALS Trials occur for the purpose of correction for God’s people in order to reveal their faults and imperfections. The disciples quarreled because of worldly pride and selfish ambition. (Luke 22:24) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/89d5eba0-a092-4556-9e66-1a1757936bc2/Miller-tabernacle-3000-3x2gty-56a48a1f5f9b58b7d0d77170.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - The Millerite's Experience The Millerites preached the second coming of Jesus and were fully committed to Jesus and the Scriptures. They didn't fully understand the message and still held on to their erroneous ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/83b0af42-0004-4dfe-8529-d3a1f3ee6694/00.159.165_PS2.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - Concept: KINGDOM OF GRACE Grace and mercy are extended to mankind for forgiveness of sins through God’s “Throne of grace.” (Hebrews 4:16; Romans 5:1-2; Ephesians 2:4-8) Grace was set up after the fall of humanity in the garden of Eden and fulfilled at the cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/39e1b9bd-aae9-47e1-baf6-4685ccfe8047/Icon_second_coming.jpg Lesson 19: Light Through Darkness - Concept: KINGDOM OF GLORY A future kingdom established at the second coming of Christ. God’s “Throne of glory” is revealed. (Matthew 25:31-34) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-25-gods-law-immutable daily 0.75 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600728591098-FU8483KGB9BT7OYNLY3S/sanctuary.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: INVESTIGATIVE JUDGMENT The Heavenly Sanctuary is opened (Revelation 11:19) Door to the Most Holy Place was opened in 1844 and the Ark of God is revealed in Heaven where Jesus is officiating as High priest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600728613991-X4P0183NWEA1GQ72RAIM/apostasy.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: APOSTASY Opposition to the Law. (Revelation 3:7-8; Proverbs 28:9; Daniel 7:25) (GC 435.1) Apostates attempt to close the door God opens. They reject the investigative judgment. Turning away from law is abomination Changing God’s Commandments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1590007945262-HF4EZYLM4X3GBTL86KWH/moses-ten-commandments.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d131cc53-9c50-4418-a8fa-8846e38ba0b0/Durer%2C_apocalisse%2C_12_il_mostro_marino_e_la_bestia.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: THE LAMB-LIKE BEAST A symbol of apostate Protestantism. Does great wonders and miracles. Makes an image to the leopard-like beast. Causes all to receive the mark of the beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600728632146-N2ETTNVXAAT6DDCHFY79/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: FALSE DOCTRINE Systems of false doctrine are illustrated in prophecy. (Revelation 12:9; Daniel 7; Revelation 13:11-17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/38db869b-72b9-4d56-ab4e-32884cf07834/00.159.208_PS2.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Lord of the Sabbath Jesus declares that He is “Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matthew 12:8; Mark 2:28; Luke 6:5) (GC 448.1) The Catholic Church declares: “we changed the Sabbath to Sunday.” (Daniel 7:25) Apostate Protestant Churches say: “we will follow tradition.” (Revelation 13:15-18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600729428521-XEM2S5S6AGK9LOG9H7RS/tencommandments.png Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: GOD'S LAW The Ten Commandments are a transcript of God's character enshrined in the ark.(Matthew 5:18, Psalm 111:7-8) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847720668-6ILGOBNKKJ78IGHYT5WT/3angels.png Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: THE THIRD ANGEL’S MESSAGE The third angel warns not to worship the beast and his image. (Revelation 14:9-10) (GC 446.1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603376347150-J4S63K6AK4G7LDSYVFT0/AofD.png Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Church and State Unite The apostolic church remained independent from the state until the desire for influence and status caused her to pull away from the truth and join with the state to form policy. (GC 443.4, 445.1) Today, the apostate Protestant churches unite with the state to gain power for the enforcement of her policies, specifically, to enforce Sunday worship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e406886b-28b9-461d-9c2a-339d7c0173bb/Charlemagne+coronation.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: IMAGE TO THE BEAST The image to the beast stands for the bringing together of church and state. Receiving the mark of the beast is when you show your allegiance to the papacy by adhering to it’s policies which includes keeping Sunday as sacred. It is a mark of her authority. The mark is a matter of worship. Worshiping on Sunday as “the Lord’s day” is giving homage to the one who established it. Breaking God’s Law (Exodus 20:8-12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600728625068-CNY02OAU9J9ZF6K8ESG6/people3.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: REMNANT They keep God’s Commandments and prepare for Christ's return. They fear the Lord and hate sin. (Revelation 12:17; 14:12; Exodus 20:8-11; Ecclesiastes 12:13; 1 John 5:3; Ezekiel 20:19-20) They acknowledge the authority of God as Creator by keeping Sabbath holy. Their obedience to God is their worship. They have the faith and testimony of Jesus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/60958458-c19c-4684-a9af-4994c11ddcce/Dragon+and+the+leopard+like+beast+Anger+tapestry.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: THE DRAGON A symbol of Satan as well as pagan Rome. They teach all to worship their gods or be destroyed. (Revelation 12:9) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b5f5303a-30f7-4c74-82f3-5dffd4f0e3cc/Dragon+and+the+leopard+like+beast+Anger+tapestry.jpg Lesson 25: God's Law Immutable - Concept: THE LEOPARD-LIKE BEAST A symbol of the papacy. They teach the world to reverence the authority of men, having a form of godliness but without power. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-28-facing-lifes-record daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f9fbdb9d-1ca6-4c8d-bfec-aad7e63afdab/Rembrandt-Moses-with-the-Ten-Commandments.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - The Standard for Judgment The law of God, which is also the foundation of His government and transcript of His character The time of the judgment started at the end of the 2300 days prophecy in 1844 AD when Christ entered into the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary and will conclude before His second coming to earth. (Daniel 8:14) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f5af69f2-76c1-4c1e-904a-85b792c4fb9c/William_Holman_Hunt_-_The_Scapegoat.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - The Scapegoat in Type and Antitype Earthly sanctuary (type) – sins placed on the scapegoat and led away into an uninhabited land Heavenly Sanctuary (antitype) – sins placed on Satan and confined to a desolate earth for 1000 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9c11ced0-3794-4bf8-8e4f-cb0be2e137b1/high-priest-jesus.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Jesus Our High Priest (Hebrews 7:25) He does not excuse sin but shows the sorrow for sin of the righteous and claims forgiveness of their sins by reason of his wounds. He knows each "by name" because they have overcome sin by partaking of Jesus' righteousness and they have a character that is in harmony with the law of God. (John 10:2-4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ce1d3195-e3b1-4ab0-88ed-41245f5b62f0/heavenly+santuary.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - The Sanctuary Message Preaching the Sanctuary Message and the Investigative Judgment gives clearer insight into the mysteries of redemption. It is a call for consecrating yourself to Jesus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c45b1d95-84ca-47e7-a74b-4a5ea757bcb2/Illustrations_to_Robert_Blair%27s_The_Grave_%2C_object_12_The_Day_of_Judgment.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/6115017d-6b57-4300-be04-d3b93f2b8bd2/Illustrations_to_Robert_Blair%27s_The_Grave_%2C_object_12_The_Day_of_Judgment.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Concept: THE BOOK OF LIFE Mankind will have to give an account of their actions in life. The evidence examined for the righteous is contained in the Book of life. Their names are written down along with the deeds of righteousness which they did in service to God. (Revelation 20:12; Luke 10:20; Revelation 21:27; Malachi 3:16; Exodus 32:32-33; Matthew 12:36-37) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600848184415-5DAPCE65TSFFW9TSBI3A/reform.png Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Concept: REFORMATION Reformation includes preparation for the judgment. (1 Peter 3:15; 2 Timothy 2: 15; 4:1-5; Revelation 3:3) Fearing God, giving Him glory Striving for holiness Prayerful Bible study Bearing the testimony of truth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603377965527-Q8EERMVLO2HLIF1P0VHA/GustaveDoreParadiseLostSatanProfile.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - People: SATAN Satan accuses mankind as transgressors before God, while leading them into skepticism. He causes them to lose confidence in God and break His law. (Revelation 12:10) "It is impossible to overcome sin." - Satan Satan claims sinful mankind as his rightful subjects. Satan hates the truth of salvation and schemes to divert people’s minds from Jesus and His truth. He is constantly seeking to deceive the followers of Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/becb95be-a0ff-4219-831c-b5cead38bd35/William_Henry_%28after%29_Margetson_-_The_Passover_Instituted_%28colour_litho%29_-_%28MeisterDrucke-975986%29.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Concept: TYPE AND ANTITYPE Type: A thing or person that represents perfectly or in the best way a class or category; a model. Antitype: Something that is foreshadowed by a type or symbol, such as a New Testament event prefigured in the Old Testament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/39f899e0-0d3c-4da4-895f-bd3aaf51c894/John_Martin_-_The_Last_Judgement_-_Google_Art_Project+-+Copy.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Case Closed The judgment is decided and Christ comes to earth with His reward. (Daniel 12:1; Revelation 1:7; 22:11-15) Sin is blotted out for the pardoned sinner. (Revelation 3:5; Matthew 10:32-33) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7c4088fa-d501-4aed-8a7a-9cf3daf0462e/Holman_The_Mercy_Seat-wiki-public-dom..jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Concept: THE INVESTIGATIVE JUDGMENT Jesus enters the most holy place to present the cases of the righteous before God to be investigated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/27f6e8c1-f0d2-439e-94bc-538eb1e45c5f/depiction+of+the+book+of+life-NewTestament-1600s.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - A Verdict Rendered (Proverbs 28:13) Names are blotted out for willfully holding onto un-confessed sins. Pardon is granted to all who have truly repented of their sins and have claimed the blood of Christ on their behalf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4796e841-90cd-4c9b-a9af-ac18d524b95a/Tabernacle+in+the+wilderness%2C+J.J.+Derghi%2C+1866+Wikimedia.jpeg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - The Atonement in Type and Anitype (Hebrews 8:5) Type - The earthly tabernacle service. Sins were confessed and put on a lamb which was slain. The lamb’s blood made atonement for sin. Antitype - The heavenly sanctuary. Sins confessed and brought to Jesus who was slain. He pleads His blood to His father in heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600848112427-AOIH6J4IKOZQOF59WBLB/sanctuary.jpg Lesson 28: Facing Life's Record - Concept: THE JUDGMENT The characters of the righteous are investigated by the courts of heaven. (Daniel 7: 9-10; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Exodus 32:33; Ezekiel 18:24 ; Acts 3:19-20) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-27-modern-revivals daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603376856247-10UOCSUQI1PLOL9B2P3I/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Concept: FALSE REVIVAL A counterfeit revival that appears genuine but denies the authority of the true God by rejecting His law. (James 2:14-24; 1 John 2:4-5; 3:6, Matthew 7:15-18) (GC 472.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847811064-D2QU61CX9TMU1ZH383JG/tencommandments.png Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Concept: GOD’S LAW God’s law shows the need for revival. (Psalm 119:9-11) Sinful man is not automatically friends with God and is a transgressor of His law. (Romans 8:7; 1 John 3:4; Romans 3:20) Jesus Christ upholds the law. (Matthew 5:17-18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/509cb690-305f-4b63-856e-ca5ad5e27637/sebastiano-ricci-episodes-from-the-parable-of-the-prodigal-son-the-prodigal-son-leaves-home-the-sebastiano-ricci.jpg Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - True Revival Needed! God's followers need revival because they have forsaken God’s law. They have carved out their own source of living water and lack knowledge crucial for salvation. (Jeremiah 2:13; 6:16; Hosea 4:6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1590028350847-BUREQBTQFLNCADSKO5NL/charismatic-church.jpg Lesson 27: Modern Revivals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603376895898-EED36SSFFGQ2X27P31UO/reform.png Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Concept: REVIVAL True revival is an entire change of being. (1 Thessalonians 5:23) Soul – abstention from lust, undefiled with sin (1 Peter 2:11; Revelation 21:27) Spirit – produces good fruit (Galatians 5:22-23) Body – sacrificing pleasure, keeping the body pure. (Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 7:1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f990a99a-6959-4922-bcfc-10ccb332d18a/murillo-homepage-option1.jpg Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Revival Produces Action True revival reflects the light from Christ. (John 8:12; Proverbs 4:18) It causes separation from the ungodly. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847856525-4WYIX46IELPICAR5JX33/Sanctuaary.png Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Concept: SANCTIFICATION The act or process of acquiring sanctity; of being made holy. (1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:23; John 17:17; Romans 15:16) It is a process which produces love (John 15:10), obedience (John 8:29; Philippians 2:12-13), and victory over sin (1 Corinthians 15:56-57; 1 John 5:4) It recognizes God as holy, causing hatred for sin in the world and in self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0d7ca192-5381-4820-985c-c3f55aa6d057/00.159.185_PS1.jpg Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Back Home Again True revival leads to reinstatement into God’s family as his children. (Luke 15:11-24; 2 Corinthians 6:18) You are brethren with Christ. (Romans 8:1; Hebrews 2:10-12) True revival leads to real joy and blessings (John 14:14; Philippians 4:4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/93e16506-2a07-459c-87b4-9ed6907eb076/Daniel+praying.jfif Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - The Law Established Through Faith (Romans 3:31) The law is kept out of love for God and is fulfilled in walking after the Spirit of Truth. (1 John 5:3; Psalm 119:97; Romans 8:4; John 16:13) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600847805098-0ZPTXRSL2PF0E80H05C5/reform.png Lesson 27: Modern Revivals - Concept: REVIVAL Being made alive again through Christ and being reconciled to God. Conviction of sin is the first step toward reconciliation through the principles of God’s law. (GC 467.2) Sanctification involves recognizing God as holy, loathing sin, and hating that you are sinful. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-26-a-work-of-reform daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5d379a5e-c106-46f2-9742-b9e6b7a6b68d/golden+calf+worship2.jpg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Israel and the Early Adventists Compared God led and tested both Israel and the Adventists. If only Israel had trusted God’s leading. If only Adventists had received the third angel’s message. They both fell into apostasy. (Psalm 139:23-24; Zechariah 13:9; Psalm 66:10; Numbers 14:33-34; Hebrews 3:19) (GC 458.1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/43be46bd-5e5a-4260-9f68-cc16c6de9d6c/Metellus-Raising-the-Siege-Caraffe-Armand-Charles.jpg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Watchmen on the Wall Christ’s followers are called to be watchmen on the wall, determined to deliver the message despite opposition and to follow principle rather than policy. They are willing to experience affliction in ministry as they face inconvenience, and receive reproach from unbelievers inside and outside the church. (Ezekiel 33:7-9; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Hebrews 11:24-26; Isaiah 51:7-8) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1590028214250-DE21R2ZHORQ4G6HH6H5M/168-1682614_seven-bodnar-number-pay-numbers-digit-digits-number.png Lesson 26: A Work of Reform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600726724835-E9TED20XKXW27E6NJZ6K/reform.png Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Concept: REFORMATION A call is made to followers of Christ to return to keeping the seventh-day Sabbath (Isaiah 58:12-14; Daniel 7:25) (GC 452.4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/27db4770-af69-44fd-adc6-be35189f7535/Paul+in+prison+writing+letters.jpeg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Reform Excites Intolerance Among Unbelievers (Ezekiel 3:7; Ezekiel 2:7; John 3:20; 1 Kings 18:17) The apostate church is intolerant because they are unable to justify their position by the Scripture so they resort to malicious character assassination of those who bear the truth. The truth bearers are in good company in that Elijah was called a troubler of Israel. Jeremiah was called a traitor, and Paul was called a polluter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/91419603-b387-49cf-a686-0b798cd6ccdd/Presidential-seal.jpg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - The Sabbath a Seal It is the Seal of God’s Law because it shows the name, title, and territory of the author. (Exodus 20:8-11; Isaiah 56:1-2,6-7; Psalm 119:142; Isaiah 8:20) It is a test of truth and a reproof for sin. God’s people are the ones who are reproved for sin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600722920054-VURCO3V2BOY2V8BF0IHS/sabbath.jpg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Concept: THE SABBATH The seventh-day Sabbath of the fourth commandment is a blessing for those who keep it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c18b4566-22dc-4004-a788-52359f6913f7/Abraham+in+Prayer+Luca+Giordano.Jpeg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - The Sabbath Always Kept From Adam to Jacob. The Israelites lost sight of the Sabbath during their captivity in Egypt. During the Reformation, the Sabbath was kept in secret by the Waldenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600719543986-AKBRPNCQ6Z2DOTI39MPX/apostasy.jpg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Concept: APOSTASY The Sabbath Broken when the papacy changed it to Sunday. (GC 454.2) "We've always kept Sunday. It’s tradition." "Sabbath will throw us out of harmony with the world. we will loose our influence!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/299efeea-f964-451b-b7bb-dc7242ffbec5/The_Israelites%27_encampment_in_the_wilderness%2C_guided_by_God_Wellcome_V0050134.jpg Lesson 26: A Work of Reform - Glory Delayed It was not God's will for children of Israel to wander the desert forty years. because of it, God caused a whole generation of them to die and not enter the promise land. He raised up others to enter the Promised Land It was not God’s will to delay His coming but because of unbelief, the Adventists were separated from God. They refused to do the work that was appointed them, so others were raised up to proclaim the message. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-29-the-origin-of-evil daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/26478a5a-20af-40ff-b9a7-3c64d89ce28f/satan-in-council.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: RHETORIC The art of speaking or writing effectively. the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion. skill in the effective use of speech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/22b28776-4281-4ef5-a439-3fe927a61345/f744eeaba1f03bb76daad54a88eed244.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: SATAN’S CHARACTER Uses flattery to convince others that God has made false judgments against him, disrespecting him and threatening his freedom. (Ezekiel 28:18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/db79d712-7d23-42ea-80c0-7cbb7ea71c56/00.159.97_PS2.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Mankind's Rebellion Reproof of sin arouses the spirit of hatred and resistance. (Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5) Men justify themselves by seeking the sympathy of others in their sin instead of repenting. They then excite indignation against those who rebuke them. They regard God as severe and tyrannical and blame Him for the fall of mankind because of His restrictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e52797f2-6c45-4ed4-859a-dbbc2e9bf037/00.159.320_PS2.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - God's Justice is Revealed Satan is condemned for his rebellion and mankind is able to be redeemed. The death of Jesus shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that God loves mankind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5ae63a8d-f2fe-471a-96cf-b6377e3931d4/00.159.278_PS2.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - A Price Must Be Paid Jesus demonstrated that God’s law is unchangeable in that he died in order to save men from sin proving that the wages of sin is death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603392854434-LA4967DUILXIS7SBHRCO/tencommandments.png Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: GOD'S LAW The foundation of God’s government.(Romans 13:10) Before Sin the universe was in perfect harmony with God's law. Christ was one with the Father in nature, character, and purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8aa38af7-5177-45c8-94e4-955bd9415ede/Cristo_crucificado_Diego_Velazquez.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: GOD’S CHARACTER The cross reveals God's true character in that Jesus humbled Himself by becoming obedient unto death while Satan in contrast, desires honor and supremacy for himself. (Hebrews 2:14, Nahum 1:9) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/584334b4-f605-487b-91bd-f9abf452d1f1/Sir_Thomas_Lawrence.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: SOPHISTRY The use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving. While pretending to be loyal, Lucifer deceived the angels by urging that God’s law change to preserve harmony in heaven, declaring that it was evil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9304c48b-efbd-470d-a757-7dccfa3eaab7/3426957-satan-fall-milton_custom-d2053566cf44f754df923b7824195bdc8e94856b-s1100-c15.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - If Lucifer is So Evil, Why is He Still Around? God doesn't destroy Lucifer immediately because the angels would have served God out of fear, not love. Instead He casts him and his angels out of heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603392877644-LKQ9SLGHJ4ZFPPWHSH68/tencommandments.png Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: GOD'S CHARACTER God character describes who he is. (Exodus 34:6, 7) He takes no pleasure in forced allegiance. He gives freedom of will. He is righteousness and truth. He is just and perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/55f34887-6ced-426e-b570-07246d302c76/William_Blake_-_Satan_Before_the_Throne_of_God.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - What Went Wrong? Lucifer desired to exalt himself and receive the adoration, worship, and honor which belonged to Christ. He was ambitious, claiming that he was fighting for “freedom,” to achieve a higher state of existence. (GC 495.3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e0916ca6-041a-4763-a5ce-e93bade47ca4/expulsn.JPG Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: SIN Sin is transgression of God's law. (1 John 3:4; Romans 6:23) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c4fb841c-9564-4276-bca1-3b9c464c1b45/00.159.52_PS1.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Lucifer’s Character is Revealed Most in Christ’s Earthly Ministry Lucifer, now as Satan, tempted Christ then later murdered Him. Lucifer accuses God of seeking self-exaltation. Lucifer accuses God of requiring submission and obedience from His creatures, but practiced no self-denial and made no sacrifice. Lucifer claims that if the law of God is unchangeable, then every transgressor is condemned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4d030d49-415f-4e77-bf66-7e6ad132fd0d/122806v_0001.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Concept: God’s Character God responded to Lucifer’s rebellion by pleading with Lucifer in love, mercy, and long-suffering to reconsider his ways. (Revelation 12:7-9) He offered pardon to Lucifer on condition of his repentance and submission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4ff5adf4-22d6-4309-b6f8-f2c9f79f03f8/satan_in_his_original_glory.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil Satan in his original glory; William Blake 1805 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ac632137-8362-4c76-aedd-c0f6a74f1783/98a70558a17941183f3c90b1cd0d653b.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - Lucifer Targets Mankind Lucifer transfers his spirit to mankind to corrupt them against God’s law. Lucifer claims sinful man as his rightful prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1603392919660-ARK23251GX9IC0Q9XHYU/anjos.jpg Lesson 29: The Origin of Evil - People: LUCIFER Lucifer was the covering Cherub, a holy and undefiled being who stood by the side of God at His throne. (Ezekiel 28:12-15; Ezekiel 28:17; Isaiah 14:13-14) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-30-enmity-between-man-and-satan daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/df5d870f-1db8-4110-af6f-cfb22900eef2/60ba50ec69b0d0e2392a569f2fe1b5bb.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - No Natural Enmity Without a state of enmity, a steady friendship would have existed between man and Satan that would result in them being allies in apostasy against God. Mankind would have a tendency to sympathize with Satan because they share a common desire for self and the “common good”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/fed96373-e62a-4333-9faf-29952a51b83f/54aa6a9c62500330ca4abafb7800360b.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Earthly Satanic Agents Satan conceals himself in earthly agents to bring them under his control. They praise talent and education and seek admiration and honor above all, lacking Christ’s character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/30ec5f46-41e6-455c-bc33-734ca6204754/51785b7c9bac7d27260448dc15d562cf.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Satan’s Enmity Toward Christ In his earthly ministry, Christ was persecuted because of His purity, holiness, self-denial, and sinless devotion. His life was a constant reproof to Satan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/6bf052f5-d90f-47cc-8caa-f01912035f97/Trial+of+John+Wycliffe.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - There is a Cost The cost of following Christ’s example will cause the follower to be targeted by Satan and persecuted by sinful men. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605765779061-O5L4OLM6PRT7S02RH8LB/800px-Adam_and_Eve%2C_Sistine_Chapel.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9170792e-4109-469c-93dd-d210e05dd864/the-war-in-heaven-by-gustave-dor-gustave-dore-litz-collection.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Concept: ENMITY The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; Hostility, hatred, ill will, animosity, antagonism. (Genesis 3:15; Genesis 6:5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/beddeed6-154c-4481-9207-0b7cb57e6cbf/The-Death-of-Ananias-by-Raphael.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Satan's Goals Satan desires to cause mankind to sin in order to secure their co-operation in his warfare against Heaven. (2 Corinthians 4:4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/714e5b85-bfe0-449e-a9d1-03eb7d94ad79/Idolatry-and-the-Golden-Calf-1.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Ungodly Relationships Satan designs ungodly relationships to convert God’s people to the world in character and actions: By exposing them to temptation By causing them to conform to worldly customs Results in the church converting to the world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/68c206f4-a34f-49c0-ba97-c70e844a7856/shepherd-wolf.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Satan’s Agents use his Methods Deception Seduction Infiltration Disease and famine Hatred, rivalry, strife, and rebellion in the church Destruction of the family Manipulation and perversion of the Scriptures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4a2ae4d4-9f62-4b19-8f09-923633db9e25/66a72198fa6068abb168c52724a36f9a.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Standing against Satan A renewed heart has hatred of sin and determination to resist it’s power. Be sober and vigilant and put on the armor of God. (1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:11 ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e1f045e6-f305-4ad1-8aa9-8b640061b771/satan-in-council.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Satan's Kingdom Satan’s kingdom is an agency of evil angels and men that are constantly working to establish his kingdom on earth in opposition to the government of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ec31527f-88c2-44b0-9f1a-f70da4b13c76/l22033-5lpqz-01a-t1.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Solomon’s Example Solomon was used by Satan when he used his God given wisdom for vanity and self-reliance. He fell prey to temptation and used his talents for Satan's glory for a time. Talents not used for God are instruments of Satan. (GC 509.2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/99de7c4a-b52c-49fc-b30a-d82831271304/Screenshot+2018-10-03+at+16.26.31.png Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Jesus Persecuted Through His Followers Satan shows his enmity toward Christ in the personage of the followers of Christ. (2 Timothy 3:12) They are persecuted because they love the truth and are a reproach to the world because they reflect the character of Jesus. because of this they are the object of God’s love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4a2ea830-6ed6-4c1b-96e4-51feb56019f5/570169d50296f51dfe4f96d378578079.jpg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - God's People are Unprepared Satan is looking for victims. (Ephesians 6:12) They have little real connection with Christ because they are destitute of Christ’s Spirit. They continue to be captive to Satan and seek conflict over peace. Sin is not repulsive and abhorrent to them, they no longer resist sin or realize how bad it is. Ignorance to Satan’s character and power and the extent of his warfare against Christ and His church is disregarded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/733c6cdc-3a5f-4188-9b6d-a6930d6696b5/1652-poussin-death-of-sapphira.jpeg Lesson 30: Enmity Between Man and Satan - Blind Agents When humanity lives a life of sin, they make themselves the servants of Satan in his fight against God. Mankind is defiled, blind to the lifesaving power of the gospel message and without protection from the sinful world. (Acts 5:3-4; Revelation 3:15-17) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-34-can-our-dead-speak-to-us daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c255ecd7-bdff-4d8b-9eed-552a02524511/the+deluge.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Concept: UNIVERSALISM Everybody is going to be saved. Universalism holds the premise that all people are good, therefore God will not punish anyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5457a476-51d4-4564-aacf-3e10cd8d1f41/00.159.314_PS1.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Spiritualism’s Influence in Christianity (GC 557.2-558.2) Believing that you go straight to heaven or hell when you die dependent upon whether you were a “good” or “bad” person. God's love is dwelt upon as His chief attribute and is degraded to a weak sentimentalism. Spiritualism influences Christians to make little distinction between good and evil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c1a4e992-4710-42d3-b709-0af8c355b140/witch_of_endor.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Spiritualisms Other Tenets Man can have the ability to communicate with the “spirits” of the dead who “return to minister to the living.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a03d928c-27a9-48d4-8fa7-b64087e4f287/John_William_Waterhouse_-_Magic_Circle.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Communication With Spirits Forbidden Do not consult those who have familiar spirits (speak to spirits who they consult with). (Leviticus 19:31, 20:27; Revelation 16:13-14) Familiar spirits = spirits of devils Communication with spirits is an abomination. (Leviticus 20:6, Deuteronomy 18:10-12) Participation in pagan festivals where spiritualism is practiced is forbidden. (Numbers 25:1-3, Psalm 106:28-29; 1 Corinthians 10:20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8d81e869-b329-42d5-82ed-c18c8fc49f9a/bc1084d6bf1f1b6ba2b93590766f392d.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Spiritualism is Satan’s Trap (Isaiah 5:20) (GC 555.1) Once you are caught you become unable to escape on your own power as you indulge in sinful traits of character and cherish sin. You are useable by Satan Something you used to call good is now evil and what was once evil you now call good. You become skeptics and scoffers denouncing the Bible and God’s Law and blind to Satan’s deceptions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d4385545-a4db-4a75-9aa5-ca3e64fee91a/war-in-heaven-painting-1.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Satan Plays the Long Game (Revelation 16: 13-14) A long time effort since the beginning of the great controversy which started in heaven. Satan lulls his victims into a false sense of security then slowly closes his trap. His power is now manifesting itself today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3a641938-1b93-4ffb-ab0a-7f7a8d8dde39/witches+of+Macbeth.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Ideologies That Practice Spiritualism New Ageism Astrology, Divination Neo Paganism: Wicca/witchcraft Satanism, Luciferianism, Spirit Worship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/29c9d51f-83ab-47f4-b037-c256ae703ce2/tentation-Jesus-desert-James-Tissot-1836-1902_0_1399_936.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Doctrines of Devils False doctrines that undermine scripture. (1 Timothy 4:1) They sound pleasing, stating some truths that are intended for the "well being" of the living. They foretell future events in order to establish credibility in a particular false doctrine. They deny the deity of Christ putting Him on the same level as other “holy people.” Make no distinction between the righteous and the wicked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e972430c-ebf9-47cc-84eb-85d7149326b4/Mrs._Fish_and_the_Misses_Fox_LCCN2002710596_%28cropped%29.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - People: THE FOX SISTERS American founders of modern spiritualism As spirit mediums, Leah, Margaretta, and Catherine claimed to hear mysterious rapping (knocking) from the “spirit world” and made a living “contacting” spirits by conducting seances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d473e158-1d84-4b02-a005-708a0e387dd8/505px-Moses-Pharaoh.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Divination Satan deceives through miracles conducted through his earthly agents. Pharaoh's magicians (Exodus 7:11-12) Witch of Endor conjures "spirit" of Samuel (1 Samuel 28:7-11) Slave girl that tells fortunes (Acts 16:16-18) Satan targets humanity especially those who are self-indulgent, pleasure-loving, and/or sensual by presenting temptations to match their weaknesses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1606188835095-I9ZLBH90JM3RZN8RQCNW/saulandWitch.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d75eb88a-381f-4ee2-bec2-b3692ebf48e9/tissot-my-soul-is-sorrowful-unto-death-502x724.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Concept: SPIRITUAL WARFARE Fighting against evil spirits. (Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 4:4, 2 Timothy 2:15) Opposing spiritualism is opposing Satan. How does one prepare for this warfare? Study God's word and be ready to answer with Scripture Pray always, pray often Share the gospel message with the world Obey God's Commandments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7406fbbf-c5eb-47c1-99b2-4131e0eef8c2/peasant-burial-1883-1885-erik-werenskiold.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Spiritualism is Contrary to Scripture The Bible says: There is no life after death.(Ecclesiastes 9:5-6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605680138470-QTT9Y4BG0MWRDC8DXIY0/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Concept: THE NATURAL IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL A false doctrine that came from pagan philosophy and was incorporated into Christianity during the great apostasy which teaches that the soul goes on living after death. (see Lesson 3). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/78f766de-5f5b-4062-8aa6-0f8907a09be2/greek_ghost_yale-l.jpeg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Concept: SPIRITUALISM The belief and practice that there is consciousness/life after death. The core of Spiritualism maintains that mankind is immortal, evolving to be more god-like. Man is therefore his own judge and is in nature an un-fallen demigod, which asserts that any “good” person is therefore equal to Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/90869a6e-64e2-41b6-8b9f-dea72292478c/xc52adf94b.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - Satan Promotes Spiritualism (Genesis 3:4-5) (GC 555.2) Satan presents the belief that there is life after death as a spirit, a lie which was first told to Eve in the garden of Eden. The spirits are fallen angels masquerading as messengers from the netherworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/be532234-4476-46d8-a6d8-52262f09d9ff/spirite+1885+george+roux.jpg Lesson 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us - From Beyond the Grave? Satan counterfeits the appearance of the dead bearing a message from “beyond the grave” using “spirits to declare falsehoods such as: You don’t have to keep the law. Whatever is, is right and nothing is ever wrong. God doesn’t condemn anyone because He is all-loving. Any sin committed is innocent, it can’t be helped and should be accepted. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-33-the-first-great-deception daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1606941466167-CDLSXM5019UUX7HQ0X19/spaceMeditation.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605679712678-1OJLVPRCLQDY7KO33BS8/deception.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - Concept: DECEPTION The act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid. Satan deceives mankind to believe that he can gain immortality, knowledge/ wisdom, and a higher state of existence. (Genesis 3:1-5): https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605679585751-VZP1ABXJTBJ2T3VDYYQ8/tencommandments.png Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - Concept: GOD’S CHARACTER God desires our salvation and does not want us to die. (Ezekiel 33:11) God is merciful and long-suffering toward those who come to Him for forgiveness.(Exodus 34:6-7) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7a926203-a7e8-4e5a-a389-adc901760ca0/God_Judging_Adam_MET_DR445.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - Concept: THE JUDGMENT OF THE RIGHTEOUS The judgment of the righteous is conducted by investigation and is based on the evidence written down in the book of life where the names of the righteous dead are judged according to their deeds. (Revelation 20:12; Revelation 3:5) The righteous will be given rewards according to their works. They will be given judgment of the fallen angels by the saints in heaven (1 Corinthians 6:2-3) God will then deliver the execution of judgment for the transgressors of His law, eternal death. (John 5:28-29) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605679619976-J7EKGYWSWBEN9TW90T86/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - Concept: WINE OF BABYLON The Bible defines false doctrine as wine. (Revelation 14:8; 17:2, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10; Psalm 115:17) The Wine of Babylon teaches the natural immortality of the soul which has as a by-product the belief in eternal torment in hell or indefinite torment in purgatory which also leads to belief in paying indulgences and penance. (GC 537.1) see also Lesson 2, 3, and 7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605679577223-GQIO4LKEVAY0WH8FBG3X/probation.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - Concept: THE JUDGMENT OF THE WICKED Judgment will occur at a specified time appointed by God. (Genesis 6:5; Acts 17:31) The wicked will be judged and will not be able to stand in God’s presence. (Jude 6:14-15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9d3f8cef-51c9-48f6-a838-fd798f0d8b9e/nr-6.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - How to Inherit the Kingdom of Heaven We must overcome sin (Ephesians 5:5) Fear God and give Him glory (Ecclesiastes 8:12-13; Revelation 14:6-7) Follow after peace and holiness (Hebrews 12:14) Keep God’s commandments (Revelation 22:14-15) Thirst after truth (Revelation 21:6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e7eee2b4-bdb5-43c3-bda9-a39548a1bc51/The_temptation_of_Eve.jpg Lesson 33: The First Great Deception - “Yea, hath God said…?” In his deception Satan is implying that God is not just and his government is arbitrary. Satan projects his own evil character onto God and asserts that he is the one who is wronged. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-31-agency-of-evil-spirits daily 0.75 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9d458c14-83ee-4f3d-8ede-9007b95a5a88/satan-going-forth-from-the-presence-of-the-lord-after-william-blake-1757-1827-orca-art-gallery.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Long in Existence Angels were in God’s presence existing before the creation of man, numerous and powerful. They are superior to man but only by a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/63d9c2de-b47a-4d01-9ebf-ac3e05ea768b/the-exorcism-of-the-slave-girl.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Demon Possession for Divination: Simon Magus (Acts 8:9) Elymas the Sorcerer (Acts 13:8) Slave girl at Philippi (Acts 16:16-18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/22656913-f7b8-40c5-9a86-29f7d80f2402/00.159.54_PS1.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - People: ANGELS Angels are ministering spirits. (Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 8:5, Revelation 5:11; Daniel 7:10; Hebrews 12:22, Matthew 28:2-4; 2 Kings 19:35; 2 Chronicles 32:21) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0b816671-c58f-4d7e-9df5-dbda0abf2294/Guardian+Angel+Tissot.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Guardians Angels are guardians appointed to the followers of Christ as a shield against Satan’s power. (Psalm 34:7, Matthew 18:10) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7f837459-150b-4354-af46-fff07be54b48/a17cedeb56cd10571da032a855ad583f.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Angels Minister to God's children Abraham – gave promises of blessing Lot – rescued from Sodom Elijah – ministered to him when near death Elisha – surrounded the Assyrians with an army Daniel – brought wisdom and protection Peter – broke him out of prison; wisdom with Cornelius Paul – prisoners at Philippi, storms at sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4df1ab5f-d508-437a-a325-1e72eeda29d3/satan-in-council.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Concept: DEMONS Angels who once served God but were deceived by Satan and rebelled against Him. Also known as unclean spirits and devils. daimonion = devils daimon = demon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5370c5ff-0d19-4787-9c9b-585a382372cb/00.159.75_PS2.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Demon Possession The Bible shows us examples of people that were possessed by evil spirits. King Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-15, 23; 18:10; 19:9) Demoniacs of Gadara (Mark 5:2-16) Syrophoenician woman’s daughter (Mark 7:26-30) Blind and dumb man (Matthew 12:22; Mark 9:17-27) Man in the synagogue (Luke 4:33-36) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b61879cb-95f2-45db-b475-9e59aec14eb5/image1147.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Concept: DELIVERANCE Christ is able to deliver and protect from Satan’s grip. Satan cannot break through God's protection. Holy angels that excel in strength are posted around those who follow Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/37ce4f72-c04b-440a-851e-9927201d2408/satan-in-his-original-glory-1805-william-blake.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Danger, Satan Exists! Satan has the advantage over those that deny his existence. (1 Timothy 4:1) They are ignorant of Satan's methods and unfamiliar with his devices, giving ear to the deceptive suggestions of evil angels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5d41355f-924a-4473-abcc-41860ede1517/the-great-red-dragon-and-the-woman-clothed-with-the-sun-1803-1805-william-blake.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - Hidden in Plain Sight Satan wants to hide himself and his methods from people so that he can continue his work unchallenged. Satan loves that people paint a picture of him as the cloven hoofed, horned head, red bodied, governor of hell because it conceals his true appearance, motives and existence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f845d539-9df0-401c-970d-b264d39d3305/00.159.105_PS1.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits - An Agency of Evil Spirits They constitute an agency of evil spirits or devils, malicious, numerous, determined, untiring, bent on dishonoring God and destroying men. Their work was manifested more strikingly during Christ's earthly ministry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/dcfa2599-ed2d-4706-a816-8110d5e3871e/00.159.50_PS2.jpg Lesson 31: Agency of Evil Spirits https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-32-snares-of-satan daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ff230307-2ac9-4603-b096-e53ae8f010da/The+deluge+1834+john+martin.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Satan Lays Snares for God's people To defeat the work of Christ, Satan endeavors to hold God’s people in darkness and impenitence to prevent them from receiving the the love of the truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0a28d804-d31c-41f4-8abb-e178bb582658/monk+reading+Eduard+von+Grutzner+1846_1925.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: DELUSION A belief or impression that is maintained despite being contradicted by what is already accepted as true. Those who are Bible “surface readers” are unprotected from delusion. (2 Thessalonians 2:7-12; Matthew 24:23-26) Carnal in nature, and selfish, they are unwilling to accept plain cutting truths and look for pleasing fables to avoid repentence. (1 Corinthians 2:14) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b4cf68b5-2843-4d5f-8761-e8052da004dc/still+life+with+partridge+and+snare+1748+Jean+Simeon+Chardin.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - What is a Snare? A snare is a device that is used to catch, hold, and sometimes kill an intended prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1602606261493-J8SS0T6BT3R2P5KJJXY6/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Wrong Motives of Bible Study Vague and fanciful interpretation of Scripture can confuse the mind so that someone won’t be able to discern the truth. Seeking to discover something odd or original or mysterious in Scripture. Interpreting symbols to suit one’s own imagination, Not allowing Scripture to interpret itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605766724173-BHVL2WLB0JCMAVE0H9TM/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - False Beliefs About Christ Christ is not God because He did not exist before His first advent. This is contradictory as Jesus describes his relationship to the Father as eternal (John 8:58) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605767585477-2X3HFW4GMYHAWZAD9DRT/3angels.png Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Truth Overcomes Temptation Jesus is the true light and truth. (John 14:6; John 1:1-9) The Spirit of truth guides men into all truth (John 7:17, John 16:13) Temptation is overcome by having a subdued and contrite heart (Psalm 34:18; Psalm 51:17; Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 66:1-2) Confess and put away sins and claim God’s promises in faith. (1 John 1:9; 2 Peter 3:4) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b534fd7b-b974-4a21-884a-7e1d70054496/54aa6a9c62500330ca4abafb7800360b.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: SATAN’S AGENTS Satan has his earthly agents infiltrate and disrupt the church by causing them to neglect prayer and the study of Scripture. (Job 1:6, Matthew 7:16)(see Lesson 2&3) They have a profession of godliness but deny its power in their lives. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) Always seeking fault and error of faith in those who don't agree with them. They are argumentative on points of doctrine based on their opinions or feelings and accuse the brethren of the very sins which they themselves commit. (1 Peter 5:8) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605767059815-CDOWAIQ4KBDGOP49SFIX/snare.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/42dcc332-ae42-4e8c-9945-041d5e0ed11c/Apostles%2BPraying.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Prayer is Not Essential? Skeptics put forward the belief that there is no scientific proof of answers to prayer and that miracles don’t exist. (2 Peter 3:3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/efa98dc0-bd62-4494-af32-f48309533303/00.159.97_PS2.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: INFILTRATION Satan brings in unconverted people into the church to encourage doubt and unbelief and hinder the work of God. (2 Timothy 2:15) (GC 520.2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/65977f23-5115-4291-ad59-fa98bf84b9b0/800px-Illustratio Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: PSUEDO-SCIENCE Science falsely so-called is a snare that leads to doubt. It does not in harmony with Scripture, accepting mere theories as scientific facts such as: Theory of Evolution, Survival of the fittest False Christianity suggests that "God's word is to be tested by science" and that Bible history is regarded as unreliable as it is unexplainable by natural laws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/84eb76d1-7432-4566-85cc-e5b32cbbb458/d531397937.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Satan Doesn't Exist? It is a snare to believe that Satan is made up as a fictional character and a metaphorical representation of men’s evil thoughts and desires. (John 8:44) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/866de4c8-7b02-41b2-b16d-ebfd559c8ec2/shepherd-wolf.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Satan’s Agents Unleashed in the Church Confidence in God's word is eroded by Satan's agents in order to cause the church to disobey God and overthrow His authority. They read or listen to the Bible, especially to find fault with it . They uplift skepticism as a virtue and become critical of the Bible. They are self-confident and prideful. They are too in love with their easy life, justifying their neglect of duty to God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/04ea5616-7cb4-4a01-b8e3-dfe9ced0f8ce/simon+magus+mosaic+1150+pallatine+chapel+pallermo.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Fake Christians They agree to some truth enough to pass as Christians, but forward heresy and doctrinal errors to the church such as: Liberal teaching False theories Pleasing fables that quiet the conscience False gospels Not supporting true evangelism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d7d18137-ea57-4291-bc03-c49f3d843b2c/4-joshua-commanding-the-sun-to-stand-still-upon-gibeon-john-martin.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - The Universe is Based on Fixed Laws That God Can’t Brake? Skeptical scientists declare that God does nothing contrary to fixed universal laws, therefore he is bound by these laws. (Genesis 7:10-12; Exodus 14:15-22; Joshua 10:12-14; Isaiah 38:1-8; John 11:38-44) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605766561024-TRCI07XJ1GBJF25CFFIH/godsWord.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: GOD'S WORD The Scriptures are a guide to know God's character and to show what will come to pass through the testimony of prophecy. (Exodus 34:6-7; Habakkuk 2:2) Scripture shows that salvation is not a mystery, but plain to understand and not meant to perplex or mislead seekers of truth. (2 Timothy 3:15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e03add8b-c080-4a01-918b-7f0eb317009d/Dor%C3%A9DieSteinigungAchans.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - It's More Important to Love One Another “Lets not judge one another.” The sentiment of “judge not lest ye be judged” is used to excuse/ overlook sin.(Numbers 32:23; Matthew 12:35-37) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605766827183-AFG5RK6S3EFT0IOLRAC4/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: LIBERALISM Beliefs not bound by authority, orthodoxy, or traditional forms; lacking moral restraint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605766780484-217KPF55NP4ITZOU7B38/deception.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: COUNTERFEIT A fake that resembles the true. Satan presents counterfeit ideology to the church in order to deceive those who are willing to be deceived. He targets those who are unwilling to fulfill the requirements of the truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1605766742195-DVLXX8X22A4JWUIX7PJQ/falseDoctrine.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Erroneous Church Doctrines Un-Biblical doctrines are circulated in the church such as: “We will be sinning until Jesus comes” “We are all brothers and sisters” (Matthew 12:48-50) “Jesus is a lover not a fighter.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3effff7e-5992-4618-8711-7b6f8f4481b5/second+coming.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Christ’s Second Coming Not Literal? It is a false doctrine that the second advent of Christ comes to “righteous” individuals at their death. This diverts away from the truth of the literal second coming. (Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:16) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d5dbfda0-da4c-4c35-9a2c-ba4af4ec46b2/still-life-with-bible.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Skepticism of Scripture: “You can't believe in all of it.” “We need to get rid of Clobber verses.” “The ancient text is not relevant to today’s culture.” (Psalm 19:7-9; Isaiah 5:20; 40:8; Matthew 5:18; Revelation 22:19; ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4d4cc8f9-ab53-4123-b9dc-6c3e0f8c416e/school+of+athens+1503+raphael.jpg Lesson 32: Snares of Satan - Concept: HUMANISM A philosophy that elevates human opinion as the beginning of wisdom. Human opinion of what is right replaces Biblical authority which causes God’s law to be set aside leading to lawlessness. It accepts sin as normal or unavoidable. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-35-liberty-of-conscience-threatened daily 0.75 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/38eb83d5-d897-4b6d-bc8c-e5de6d2bd9f8/nsv9f8g71t641.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Church and State Unity A push for Pro-Sunday movements will increase in the end times which will enact laws against those who violate Sunday as holy. Protestants will assert that God punishes those who violate the keeping of Sunday holy. Veneration for human traditions will rise above the commandments of God. The papacy will regain its supremacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1606108855025-HWRRET9XC3IDJFY51PNB/apostasy.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: HERESY Any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs. A heretic is a proponent of beliefs that are at variance with the establishment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ccb93cf0-4710-4369-8056-e2912d6ef4ac/william-blake-the-whore-of-babylon-les-classics.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - The Papacy in Bible Prophecy (Read GC 571.1-571.2 and compare with Revelation 13 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4) The man of sin assumes an outward appearance of "holiness" but inwardly contains the venom of the serpent, exalting himself above God. A Leopard-like beast emerged out of the sea. (Revelation 13) Worshiped the Dragon Spoke great things and blasphemies Was given power to reign for 42 prophetic months Blasphemes God and his Tabernacle and them that dwell in heaven Made war with the saints Had power over all kindred’s, tongues, and nations All that dwell on the earth worshiped him whose names were not written in the book of life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1606108785060-U0F5Q0FAI4FAG6BJLU3R/persecution.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: COERCION To compel someone into an action by threat or force. The Catholic church uses torture and punishment to force her doctrines upon others. Dignitaries of the church studied torture under Satan’s instruction. The Catholic church threatens with death those who do not obey her orders.(See Lesson 5 and 6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/298b1ada-7b31-4779-aea6-f388e18635cf/Nicaea_icon.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Protestantism Greatly Degenerated Protestants make apologies for their former bigotries against Catholicism. They see little danger from the Catholic church growing in power and influence. (Isaiah 5:20-21) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/209e2636-f30a-4b1c-af3c-12f1ea2b781b/Beast_from_the_sea_Luther_Bible_1534_edition.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Leopard-like Why is the papacy leopard-like? (GC 581.2) Shrewd and cunning (by biding time) Stealthy (when hunting for prey). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4e44cd2e-b8c1-4bae-be3b-4de7b96f8ce7/Gustave_Dor%C3%A9_-_The_Holy_Bible_-_Plate_CXLI%2C_The_Judas_Kiss_Small.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: Form of Godliness The Catholic Church has a form of godliness without the power to have victory over sin. Just as Judas had professed to be a follower of Christ yet betrayed Him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3994d4d1-5115-44e0-9814-4a76512f5760/eduard+gruentzer+cardinal+and+monks.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - False Piety Romanists claim to reverence the cross and purposefully display them everywhere but they deny Jesus’ influence in their lives by continuing to live decadently. Jesus’ teachings are buried beneath traditions, false interpretation of the Bible, and rigorous exactions of penance. They encourage the idea that God is angry with man and that we should serve Him through fear of punishment. (2 Timothy 3:1-6) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f4d52149-af38-4dff-9efd-b4ccfdc8644d/the-confessional-booth.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: DECEPTION Roman Catholicism deceives its followers into thinking: The church is the only gateway to heaven. Because the church is popular, “How could it be wrong?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/079f1b4e-5031-4f80-b415-7a50b6852fc0/The_great_controversy_between_Christ_and_Satan_during_the_Christian_dispensation_%281888%29_%2814577334188%29.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Event: CAPTURE AND IMPRISONMENT OF THE POPE AD 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte’s General Berthier marches into Rome and captures the pope in 1798 marking the end of the pope’s power. The deadly wound of Revelation 13 is inflicted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604539733721-7PNECJ0OZTL7B7E3VKSE/apostasy.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: APOSTASY Departing from established truth. Protestant churches compromise for peace and make concessions regarding doctrines in order to bridge the gap with Rome. (Revelation 3:17-18) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/cdcdb894-4fbb-4503-adc9-65f1ab551375/monk-forging-document.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Fraud and Forgery Rome unable to refute scripture regarding the Sabbath created fake documents that stated “God” commanded Sunday worship. The people were forbidden to labor from three o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, till sunrise on Monday under threat of punishment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8eea9007-4e4e-4fcd-95b2-79c88570df07/beast-from-the-sea.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Prophecy Foretells Rome's Return to Power Deadly wound healed (Revelation 13:3) The "man of sin" will continue until the second advent. (2 Thessalonians 2:3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/b4b5b7cf-da50-462f-9b2c-6f61235cb996/flagellation.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Roman Catholic Austerity In place of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, Roman Catholicism encouraged her people to torture themselves. Flagellation – whipping self Bodily mortification – wearing painful devices and starvation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557520151-QUC8DWKTMY3B9MPCIMLW/persecution.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Sunday Law Enforced with Lies (Read GC 576.2) All persons were commanded to refrain from common labor on Sunday. The Catholic church leaders used fables to coerce the ignorant and superstitious people into obedience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8d108a09-0659-476a-ab7e-a89f23178c8b/Ecumenism_symbol.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: ECUMENISM A movement that promotes the working together of all Christian churches in order to be united on areas of common ground. One of the guiding principles is to get rid of doctrines that are devisive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/39446d46-ca76-42dd-aee4-9ebae3d1dc01/second-ecumenical-council-of-constantinople-1876.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - United on Sunday Sacredness Protestants are blind to their own spiritual shortcomings making the same claim of divine authority for Sunday keeping as Catholicism without Scriptural evidence. They pay homage to the Roman Catholic church by accepting the false Sabbath. Protestants side with Catholics by saying: “They have changed” or “They're not as they were in the past.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/636377d8-0df7-46a6-85c8-9a92902d39e6/eusebius-historian-and-bishop-caesarea-mary-evans-picture-library.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - People: EUSEBIUS 260-339 AD Eusebius claimed that Christ transferred Sabbath to Sunday but admits that there is no evidence to support it. Sunday is an establishment of Papacy, for while the seventh-day Sabbath was kept, Sunday exaltation continued, steadily changing over time. (see Lesson 3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/e3082a24-ae30-4499-a7f7-d8962c0a6180/lamblike-beast_albrect_durer_detail.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - The United States in Bible Prophecy A beast with lamb-like horns (Revelation 13: 11-16; 2 Thessalonians 2: 3-5; Revelation 13:8) (GC 578.3) A kingdom or nation that will rise out of a land not heavily populated. Lamblike = Christlike Horns = power https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/aa2daced-f5aa-49b7-8c2f-874be68dc4b9/Council_of_Trent.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9b93dbd3-cb19-4dd4-ab25-0a8922d6ff50/whore_of_babylon_0.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Loyalty to the Papacy Adherents are bound in allegiance to the pope and regard her authority as above all others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ebddb192-83d4-41aa-9012-107c2d4a967f/the-catholic-mass-1869.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Satan's Goal for the Roman Catholic Church The Roman Catholic Church misrepresents the character of God by misrepresenting the nature of sin, blinding men to the importance of God's law and giving license to commit sin. People are made more loyal to the church than to God, and persecute those who go against her dogmas defiled with paganism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d3c62378-3e2b-444f-a308-39c3fe9c54aa/christendom-in-the-14th-century.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - How Rome Dealt with Sabbath Keepers in the Past Bloody persecution of the Waldenses (See Lesson 4)(Book Recommendation: “History of the Waldenses” by: J.A. Wylie) Abyssinia (Book Recommendation: “Church History of Ethiopia” by: Michael Geddes) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/24e65fc4-2fff-4c09-b173-b536a8179588/00.159.51_PS1.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Concept: DISCERNMENT The ability to comprehend something that is hidden. (Psalm 119:103-105) God's Holy Word allows us to discern the papacy’s sins and shows us her true character. The papacy’s character should cause us to abhor and shun it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5374ad1a-4f08-4970-8302-6a2608ebc4b8/Themis+goddes+of+justice.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Speaks as a Dragon Protestants will open the door for the papacy to regain supremacy by using the government of the United States to enforce Sunday observance through the courts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/43c3e278-516f-4dce-beb9-3131f1a59949/00.159.209_PS2.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - The Catholic Church Resembles the Jewish Church (Matthew 23:4 ) In time of Christ’s earthly ministry, the Jewish church outwardly obeyed God's precepts and loaded down others to the same while secretly trampling the principles of God's law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/88519b15-00aa-4153-a9ad-490012d7e839/catholic_mass_Fyodor_Bronnikov.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Warning!!! The Roman Catholic Church is not in harmony with Scripture. She substitutes the worship for God and His Son for worshiping images, relics, saints, and even the pope. (Exodus 20:2-6) The “Infallibility” of the pope is held to this day from the time of it’s affirmation in the nineteenth century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a03f23d6-ae70-4d23-8866-334e2a5d53a2/2f5d8886ecfa3a165c8cae8728bf5a22.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Inferiority Complex Protestant churches feeling inferior, pale in comparison to the appeal of Catholic religion. Satan employs Roman Catholicism to make an outward show of pomp in order to take minds away from God. Catholicism presents a seductive and bewitching culture that is attractive to the un-renewed heart. Rites and rituals that are full of pomp and ceremony appeal to the earthly and sensual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/727e9e4d-9830-4fc7-86e2-11139879c508/570169d50296f51dfe4f96d378578079.jpg Lesson 35: Liberty of Conscience Threatened - Warning!!! Without Bible study, people become wise in their own eyes and ignorant of the Truth. God’s people fall asleep by seeking an easier path of spirituality and turn to Rome for the answers. They are like the foolish virgins because they were not prepared to receive the bridegroom (Christ) when he came. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-37-the-scriptures-a-safeguard daily 0.75 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1a10b08c-37de-4891-b727-40f6756f2e99/ruined+church+building++Friedrich.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Concept: THE SHAKING In the pursuit of power and influence in the world, the church will undergo a shaking in the last days. God’s professed people will suffer disappointment as they see the church falling apart as fables in place of sound doctrine enter in causing many to love and practice sin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604556696758-LL6U6E3QR23R02M8P10I/godsWord.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Concept: GOD’S WORD Scripture is a shield against the powers of darkness by revealing Satan's deceptions, traps, and counterfeits. God's people must prepare themselves to discern the methods and deceptions of Satan by understanding what God’s Word says. (Isaiah 8:20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1ecb49bb-8b5c-4b88-bf0c-e9a22bfd8ee5/shepherd-wolf.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Concept: FALSE MINISTERS False ministers who are uplifted and respected in place of God refuse to examine the testimony of scripture or understand present truth. They focus on getting large numbers of church members which will bring in more money (tithe) and popularity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/979edc2a-fec0-4cde-abb9-d8a20bf936fe/still-life-with-bible.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3c212f0e-454f-46a3-8d88-0051bea02308/00.159.251_PS2.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Concept: TRIALS (2 Timothy 4:3) The action or process of trying or putting something or someone to the proof. The disciples were unprepared for Jesus’ crucifixion expecting temporal power and influence, not remembering Christ's words concerning his death and resurrection, testing them in their faith. (Mark 10:33; Luke 9:44) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9554feed-eb82-4e2a-aac3-d5b5fc151d24/Frederick+Arthur+Bridgman+-+Pharaoh%27s+Army+Engulfed+by+the+Red+Sea.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Ignorance is Dangerous (Proverbs 16:25; Luke 10:25-28; Matthew 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-22) (GC 598.1) Ignorance is not an excuse for sin when there is opportunity to know God's will. Good Intentions are not good enough. Ministers are not right because they are ministers. No such thing as a good guess when studying scriptures. Scriptures say what truth is and how to walk in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7d40ff54-c059-40a3-8e58-4327b711a59a/00.159.234_PS2.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Concept: INFIDELITY A lack of faith or unbelief. Unfaithful. Breaking of faith. There are many infidels in the church, i.e. those who think they can explain the mysteries of God without Bible study such as: jesters, scoffers, and skeptics. Bible study is a safeguard against prevalent infidelity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/3ae153a1-becd-4c16-9b2d-13a83e776a5c/00.159.209_PS2.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Blind Guides Like the Pharisees of old, Roman Catholic Priests claim to have the exclusive right to interpret scripture and compel adherents of the church to accept their interpretation. They treat advocates of truth with contempt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2729359c-de3e-4b62-b793-faffb5c65a2f/cristianismo-en-la-antigua-roma.jpg Lesson 37: The Scriptures A Safeguard - Concept: PREPARATION The action or process of making something ready for use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, test, or duty. Bible study gives to the believer a preparation of heart to pass any test. (will I follow God’s Law?) Bible study promotes a life that bears fruit in keeping with righteousness. Bible study strengthens the soul to endure times of persecution. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-36-the-impending-conflict daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/524df476-7f65-4870-bdad-9e81320640a4/00.159.233_PS2.jpg Lesson 36: The Impending Conflict - Satan Uses Men of Influence Satan uses those such as: Philosophers, Poets, Politicians, Journalists, People of high status and education to steal away the hearts of the unwary. (GC 584.3, GC 585.1) Satan persuades men to go against God's Sabbath keeping people by causing Sunday keeping Christians to accuse them as the cause of natural calamities by going against Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ac9f53a5-7da1-4266-85f1-5a2d0995fd15/catholic-procession-fondevila_corpuschristi.jpg Lesson 36: The Impending Conflict - Invalidating God's Word Satan’s goal in the Great Controversy is to overthrow God's law by presenting it as not binding. (Job 1:6-12; 2: 1-7; Luke 22:31; 2 Corinthians 11:14; GC 587.1; GC 588.3; GC 589.3 ) If sacred scripture is suppressed, and faith in its validity is destroyed, then God's word would be despised in the world and in apostate churches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600851730847-GW9YNSJ4YW5XJYXW3BCG/persecution.jpg Lesson 36: The Impending Conflict - Concept: PERSECUTION Apostate protestant churches who reject the efficacy of scripture will be the persecutors of God's People in the last days. (Revelation 12:17) They will seek to unite church and state to execute their goals and liberty of conscience will no longer be respected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2d3c586f-0f08-42b9-bc62-fd7a08eca975/woshipping+the+dragon.jpg Lesson 36: The Impending Conflict - Concept: THE FALSE PROPHET Apostate protestant churches that reject the truth and sound doctrine with error. They allow spiritualism in the church, which supports the doctrine of the immortality of the soul. They destroy God's Character by causing the world to reject the seventh-day Sabbath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1600851725680-B4A95WJ8CJE1J07109DT/sabbath.jpg Lesson 36: The Impending Conflict - Concept: SUNDAY LAW The Sabbath will be a special point of contention as it declares God’s authority over man’s authority. Satan will exert his influence through his agents in government in order to declare that “Sunday sacredness has been desecrated.” The government and apostate Christians will denounce Sabbath keepers for calling down God’s judgments, and declare them enemies of the state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/acb13b3a-5dd8-4b8c-9b81-43fbe19fe122/00.159.95_PS1.jpg Lesson 36: The Impending Conflict https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-39-the-time-of-trouble daily 0.75 2024-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/af0c1eb4-e719-4a78-aa3e-f9dff39f3dab/Episode+of+the+persecution+against+the+Waldensians+in+1686%2C+painting+of+1875+by+Silvio+Allason.png Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Make it stand out Episode of the persecution against the Waldensians in 1686, painting of 1875 by Silvio Allason https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a2870dab-3288-4751-b042-e709a70d4692/jacob-wrestling-with-the-angel-1866.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - God Answers Jacob’s Prayer God Answers Jacob’s prayer by sending the Angel of the Covenant but Jacob’s response is to fight him. The Angel renders Jacob helpless and he falls on the neck of the Angel. Jacob clings to the angel pleading for a blessing which the angel grants changing Jacob’s name from deceiver to overcomer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557819731-A44J9E3VMQNY1WXVRND1/deception.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Concept: DECEPTION Satan will deceive God’s people with spiritualism and worldliness. Satan will manifest supernatural sights in the heavens caused by demons. False Christs will appear and perform miracles by healing the sick and professing revelations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2d44b441-292c-4814-87b6-0c741026f2f8/satan+carrying+jesus+to+top+of+temple+James+Tissot.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Satan's Methods (1 Peter 5:8 ) Satan will insinuate himself into the lives of God’s people with all subtlety to cause them to fail by: Forcing a sense of guilt on the minds of God’s people, he will cause many to be discouraged into let go of God. Claims the right to destroy sinners, keeping record of sin against God’s people to accuse Stirring up wicked against God's people Severely trying God's people (With God's permission) using terror tactics such as telling you that “you are hopeless" Destroying faith, and getting God’s people to yield to temptation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4e2a5fd2-fa58-43b0-b8e2-a60096df045b/God+Is+Near+the+Afflicted_James+Tissot.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - God’s People Are the Apple of His Eye God watched over His faithful ones in the past who were committed to Him. (Isaiah 49:14-16; Zechariah 2:8) Followers of Christ are too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604558714017-GEBNFFSXB4THLNETRO5Q/probation.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Event: THE CLOSE OF PROBATION (Future) (Revelation 22:11) Several events describe the close of probation. God's people sealed Jesus ceases intercession: No more mercy, Sins blotted out Jesus Departs the Heavenly Sanctuary The righteous have to live without an intercessor God's Spirit is at last withdrawn All restraint on the wicked is removed giving Satan full control on their minds. Darkness covers the inhabitants of earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c0797b56-374b-4373-812f-f2cd5839720a/00.159.232_PS2.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Unprepared to Face the Time of Trouble. Professed "Christians" are overcome by Satan because they have an un-contrite heart. They do not abhor evil. They acknowledge their sins only because they fear punishment from God. They’re hearts are hardened and when given the opportunity, they eventually return to their sins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/330b3d57-48f9-40a0-9fe6-c4b2e38ca50e/james-tissot-the-false-witnesses-les-classics.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - The Sabbath at the Center The Sabbath is at the center of the trouble because it defies the Sunday enforcement law which will bring hatred toward God’s people. Sabbath keepers will be considered the cause for strife similar to what Jesus was accused of in His earthly ministry which will eventually lead to a death decree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4817989d-a76d-491b-97a9-cf9a1b6d0a32/satan-in-his-original-glory-1805-william-blake.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - The Final Woe Satan’s last great deception will be to personate Christ and make it appear that Christ has come. Satan will utter truth while claiming Sabbath has changed to Sunday. and declare that Sabbath keepers are blasphemers. Satan will attempt to entangle mankind with cares of the world: Money, Ambition, Amusements, Relationships …etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/d412c87b-5948-480c-a894-79710177ec70/Ottheinrich_Folio298r_Rev16A.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Concept: GOD’S WRATH (Isaiah 28:21, Ezekiel 33:11, Exodus 34:6-7, Nahum 1:3, Revelation 14:9-10, Revelation 16:2-6,8-9) God’s wrath is shown against the oppressors of His people. God performs His strange act of punishment vindicating His law by bringing the seven last plagues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c7980eae-bd6f-4543-8aa0-c74eb5fc015a/00.159.248_PS2.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Getting Through the Distress (Ezekiel 14:20, John 14:30) God’s people in the time of trouble need to have a faith that can endure weariness, delay, and hunger. (GC 621.2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/399ce04b-42be-47d1-9524-3f3ad2b6e36d/00.159.137_PS1.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Exercise Your Faith NOW While its Easy Work on your piety by proving God’s promises in your life. End selfish gratification Pray often pray always i.e. for power to prevail. Cease all worldly distraction Seek perfection in Christ Don’t give the devil a foothold Separate Yourself from Sin Join yourself with Christ Cooperate with heaven’s agencies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/30254b6f-9642-4f63-82f7-351a0f04b9fa/entering-the-arena-fyodor-bronnikov-1869-ee68a8aa-2865016598.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Concept: THE TIME OF TROUBLE (Jeremiah 30:5-7, Daniel 12:1, John 11:50) The time of trouble is a time of affliction and distress for God’s commandment keeping people as they endure persecution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2a5c028f-7f60-48f5-800b-2798bf2a3c15/00.159.43_PS2.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - God Promises to Protect His People (Luke 18:7-8, Isaiah 33:15-16, Isaiah 41:17, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Psalm 121: 5-7; 91:3-10, Psalm 34:7, Isaiah 51:11-16; 21-23, Malachi 3:17, Psalm 27:5, Isaiah 26:20-21) God will avenge His elect who will need patience to endure to the end. God gives promises of protection, even including the aid of angels who await God’s command to defend the righteous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4d31c098-fb70-4ee2-83c8-2a211264f2da/023.Jacob_Prays_for_Protection.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Jacob Faced a Time of Trouble and Overcame (Genesis 32:24-30) He was under threat of death from his brother Esau and was filled with terror. He reproached self and made confession of his sins. He sought God's mercy He claimed God’s promises and humbled himself before God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557862060-WNH150GFMHAE5IOF90DZ/people3.jpg Lesson 39: The Time of Trouble - Concept: THE REMNANT (Matthew 24:24-27; Matthew 24:15-16) The remnant are not fooled by Satan’s tactics. They make the scriptures a safeguard against false doctrine. They are diligent Bible students. They know that Satan is not permitted to counterfeit Christ's return. They love the truth. They will flee from cities into desolate places to preserve the faith. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-38-the-final-warning daily 0.75 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8b830786-b9c9-461b-bf3f-992f7d0cfa7e/Tissot_James_1880s_Wise_Virgins-1024x729.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: GOD'S WORD God’s Word is proof against sin if it is heeded. (Psalm 119:9, 11, 28, 41, 129-131) It is: A lamp, Salvation, Strength, A delight to meditate upon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/dee1960e-e418-4eb8-bd43-fe4d84ff7748/national-sunday-law-sentinel.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: NATIONAL SUNDAY LAW Satan stirs up his agents in the church to declare war on God’s law. (GC 607.1, 608.1) They will bring protestants and Catholics together to unite church and state to enforce Sunday Laws against commandment keepers. Obedience to the Word of God will be the same as rebellion to the church and state. (Revelation 13:16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/97dbbdf8-24a3-4e75-82b3-8fbd8b97747b/seance.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Spiritualism Corrupts the Church Spiritualism is accepted by corrupted churches, leading to a culture of excusing sin. Belief in spiritual manifestations opens the door to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. (1 Timothy 4:1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4af43703-e932-427d-b193-4ac75fbe3120/elijah-meeting-ahab-and-jezebel-in-naboths-vineyard.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: THE REMNANT The remnant is called to rebuke sin in the world and in the church. Led by the Holy Spirit, the remnant will stand as Elijah and John the Baptist in the work of reformation by desiring to live sinless lives as a witness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4a986b04-b677-4a05-9bec-958b1423cb02/DragonAndBeast_ExcellentPic1.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: MARK OF THE BEAST Characteristics that are contrary to God’s Law. It tramples the author through disregard for the Sabbath. It is a sign of disobedience to God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/2118adf0-1def-4d65-ac8d-1c691b865d2d/00.159.253_PS2.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - The Remnant Persecuted They will suffer persecution for the truth just as the prophets, John the Baptist, Jesus, The Apostles, and the Reformers did and will continue to as long as Satan is around. Service to God will invite and escalate persecution of future reformers by what they preach. They will think that the persecution is their fault, but they will be assured from The Word of God and the Holy Spirit that they are on the right path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4b7a590d-c0e5-49f1-8ca6-43a687d91e58/Three-angels-messages.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: THE THREE ANGELS MESSAGES The remnant will be the ones to deliver the third angel's message in humility laying open the sins of Babylon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/a2ff4f9c-b4de-46af-a921-fb2034ce2770/Seal_of_the_President_of_the_United_States.svg.png Lesson 38: The Final Warning - The Sabbath = Seal of God Name, Title, Territory of the Author What makes the Sabbath a seal? “For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” (Exodus 20:11) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557063935-DS5PEDYB3QC9KCGJNP01/sabbath.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: THE SABBATH (GC 604.3, 605.2) The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty as it draws a line of distinction between those who obey God or who rebel against Him. God’s people will keep the Sabbath in obedience to Him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/744f8095-3231-4489-88f9-55477bc31031/Apostles%2BPraying.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: WITNESS The Holy Spirit will lead the remnant church to give the third angel's message. (Hosea 6:3; Joel 2:23; ) The work is similar to that of outpouring of the Holy Spirit at pentacost. (Acts 2:17, 21; Acts 3:19 - 20) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f8753364-22d2-4856-8d39-a6d3a5d27ff9/Gebhard_Fugel_An_den_Wassern_Babylons.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: THE REMNANT God’s remnant people are called to come out of Babylon and admonished not to take the mark of the beast. (Revelation 14:9-12; 18:2-4) The reason for preaching the second angel’s message is to let them know what their condition is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557092494-GGTMQT7PSQV6G5X5BAP4/persecution.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: PERSECUTION Persecution is a time of testing the believer’s faith in God. (Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:12; John 15:20 ) (GC 608.3-610.2) Those who are persecuted will flee to God for strength because the words that they speak belong to God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c71b2a3e-3e58-4402-869a-31f9d90f1b4d/whore-of-babylon-martin-luthers-1534-translation-of-the-bible-tom-hill.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: BABYLON The second angel of Revelation 14 declares that Babylon is fallen. (Revelation 14:8; Revelation 18:1-3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1b784e20-d21f-4728-b9cc-6d9b55e921d5/DragonAndBeast_ExcellentPic1.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1604557123026-0803ZE4JX1CG0MJOB7MC/sanctuary.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Concept: THE SANCTUARY Jesus is interceding for us in the heavenly sanctuary. Jesus is restraining those forces that are in opposition to the truth for the purposes of allowing the third angel’s message to be preached. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/acf97301-da47-4009-a1af-f8aa8a2d3810/bowing+before+bishop.jpg Lesson 38: The Final Warning - Mark of the Beast = Seal of the Enemy Submission to earthly authority in defiance of God’s law is embodied in Sunday sacredness. (Revelation 14:9, 10) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-42-the-controversy-ended daily 0.75 2025-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/6115017d-6b57-4300-be04-d3b93f2b8bd2/Illustrations_to_Robert_Blair%27s_The_Grave_%2C_object_12_The_Day_of_Judgment.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Concept: THE JUDGMENT The sentence of judgment is pronounced upon Satan and his followers. (Revelation 20:11-12) The books are opened and the wicked are conscious of every sin they've committed. The cross is revealed above the throne of Christ and all see in a panoramic view the history of redemption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7cee31b9-e328-45c2-8967-159dcef75443/garden+of+eden+thomas+cole.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Concept: THE NEW EARTH (Hebrews 11:14-16, Isaiah 32:18, Isaiah 60:18, Isaiah 65: 21-22, Isaiah 35:1, Isaiah 55:13, Isaiah 11:6-9, Revelation 21:4 The inheritance of the saved is a country where the tree of life is planted on a new landscape. There is no more pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ccc5e649-54f5-43e0-aed0-a4a56a507750/Thomas+Stothard%2C+%E2%80%9CSatan+Summoning+His+Legions%2C%E2%80%9D+%28c.+1790%29.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - People: SATAN Satan prepares for his final assault against Christ. Countenanced by the amount of wicked raised from the dead, he leads them to battle against Christ and His followers. Satan has full control of wicked who are composed of kings, generals, and warriors which he consults along with his angels They build weapons and commence attack on Christ and His followers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5e0b52d2-8d89-43c8-8261-f354ed1cf2b6/the+lamb+and+the+virgins+Cloisters+apocalypse.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Concept: THE REDEEMED Those who were once zealous for Satan are now redeemed and stand closest to Jesus' throne. (Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation 15:3) Standing next to them are those who were perfected in the midst of falsehood who honored God’s law and who were martyred for His cause. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1c0589a5-1cae-4222-b102-58b7b16d5bb7/satan-in-council-by-gustave-dor-dore-litz-collection.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Satan Resumes His Attack He stirs up the wicked yet again but the rage of the wicked is turned on Satan. (Ezekiel 28: 6-8; 16-19) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/07d36a5c-f549-49e9-ae74-60232ee88903/The+new+Jerusalem+coming+down+Angers+tapestry.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Concept: THE MILLENNIUM At the end of the Millennium, Jesus returns with his saints with the holy city Jerusalem. The wicked are raised from the dead and stand numberless on the earth still bearing the traces of disease and death. The wicked proclaim to Christ "Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord" The new Jerusalem comes down and Jesus the redeemed and the angels enter the city. Jesus sits on the throne with glory beyond description that emanates from the Father filling the city and the earth. Jesus orders the gates of New Jerusalem closed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0c22a944-e47c-4d3d-b349-8a86f95e9d6c/John_Martin_-_The_Great_Day_of_His_Wrath_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Concept: THE EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT Fire comes down out of heaven and burns the earth. (Isaiah 34:2, Psalm 11:6, Malachi 4:1, 2 Peter 3:10, Isaiah 34:8, Proverbs 11:31, Malachi 4:1, Isaiah 14:7; Revelation 20:6, Psalm 84:11, Revelation 21:1) The earth is broken up and fire bursts through turning the earth into a molten mass - the lake of fire. The righteous witness the execution of the wicked and the purification of the earth while they are safe within the holy city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/f2eb6f0e-b19e-4cba-97ce-527f1db7b1c4/12a089c3fdec1c291e50403861e41d39.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Satan’s Guilt Revealed Satan sees Christ's glory and remembers from where he has fallen. Seeing only his failure now, he bows down before Him. (Ezekiel 28:6-7) Satan sees another standing in his spot and recalls God’s persistence with him and his own efforts to oppose Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4944ad99-9b71-4430-8de2-26ca4c737ea7/garden+of+eden+thomas+cole.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4c8f5901-f668-45d9-8779-83951be65b14/the+new+jerusalem+details+Angers+Tapestries.jpg Lesson 42: The Controversy Ended - Concept: THE NEW JERUSALEM (Isaiah 62:3, Revelation 21:11,24, Isaiah 65:19, Revelation 21:3, Revelation 22:5, Revelation 21:22, GC 677.3) In the New Jerusalem is a place where there is no more night. There is no Temple because everyone there are standing in God's presence and behold His glory. The redeemed are free to learn and study the wonders of the universe and free to learn the depth of God only to discover that God is love. https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-40-gods-people-delivered daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ed21138a-fed0-407c-839b-e595b4e5c361/Adam+and+Jesus+reconciled.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Adam and Jesus Are Reunited (Matthew 25:34) Heaven is opened to the Redeemed. Adam sees paradise and confirms it is in fact Eden. Jesus reinstates Adam and he throws his crown at Jesus feet followed by the Redeemed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c3392bfd-2867-4bde-83c2-96c8685f6b2b/00.159.254_PS2.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Special Resurrection There will be a special resurrection for those who crucified Jesus so that they will witness of the coming of Christ. (Revelation 1:7) (Isaiah 25:9) Herod, the High priest, Roman soldiers, and Pharisees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/04f116e5-2df6-4f55-8a97-df6a4d17d84d/Paul-the-Apostle-epistle-prison-Ephesians.jpeg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Final Events Prior to Jesus' 2nd coming Persecution of God’s people lead them to either prison, flight, or hiding from enemies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/0c22a944-e47c-4d3d-b349-8a86f95e9d6c/John_Martin_-_The_Great_Day_of_His_Wrath_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - The Wicked Flee The wicked run to the rocks and caves to hide from Christ. (Revelation 6:15-17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/c53c1b76-1ef7-48ed-a605-29dd3b6878f0/John_Martin_The_Last_Judgment.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - The Sea of Glass Mingled with Fire The 144,000 that came out of the great tribulation singing praises to God. (Revelation 14:1-5; 15:2; 7:10,12;14-17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/16e1c507-679f-4127-9abd-a74d3f71ec9d/Ricci%2C_Sebastiano_-_The_Resurrection_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - The Dead in Christ Rise (1 Corinthians 15:55; Malachi 4:2) They rise transformed. Angels gather up the righteous living and take them up to heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/4d38572e-5ea3-4716-893e-e8944206b1bb/JoshuaSun_Martin.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - The Darkness Breaks (Isaiah 13:6, Isaiah 2:10-12, 20-21) Sunlight breaks through the clouds and mysterious voices declare the doom of the wicked. Demons acknowledge Christ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/440109d2-252e-41ee-8e3b-f2c25a3217df/greatlisbonearthquake+engraving.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Global Earthquake (Revelation 16:17-18, Daniel 12:2 Revelation 1:7) A massive earthquake strikes causing global destruction. Islands disappear, mountains crumble Palaces and cities are laid low. Prison walls fall away allowing God's people to go free. Babylon is destroyed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/10cfc61b-bce5-4626-bfbd-6ef191937996/the-second-coming1.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Jesus Comes! (Revelation 19:11-16; Psalm 50:3-4; Matthew 26:64) A small black cloud appears in the east that becomes larger and larger revealing Christ with thousands of His angels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/90a0f1fe-425a-4d80-99f0-7169d625f7c1/The_Triumph_Of_Christianity_Over_Paganism.Gustave_Dor%C3%A9.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Jesus Appears Jesus’ divinity is seen with the marks of his humiliation still visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ba48e628-54ee-43fb-9a11-d59386216985/christ-crowning-saint-joseph-francisco-de-zurbaran.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - The Crowning Ceremony Jesus places crowns on the heads of the Righteous and gives them new names. (Revelation 2:17) The Righteous play harps and sing praises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/60b40b90-55cd-431f-9992-29856f79c5fd/St_Bartholomews_day_Massacre_Window.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - At Their Darkest Moment (John 17:24, Revelation 16:17, GC 636.1) As the enemies of God descend on his people to destroy them, a dense darkness falls on the earth. A rainbow of protection appears around God's praying people. Suddenly they hear "Look up!" The dark clouds part - God's glory shines through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/8c8273b3-ef39-4f50-a6ac-c7ddc793fca8/The+Children+Of+Israel+Crossing+The+Red+Sea+Painting+by+Henri-Frederic+Schopin.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - Make it stand out The Children Of Israel Crossing The Red Sea Painting by Henri-Frederic Schopin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/ad029040-1502-4199-b127-a2851ca566bf/The+Children+Of+Israel+Crossing+The+Red+Sea+Painting+by+Henri-Frederic+Schopin.jpg Lesson 40: God's People Delivered - The Song of Moses and of the Lamb It is a song of victory and deliverance. God’s People have gotten victory over sin, death, and the enemy. (Revelation 15:3) https://www.tgcme.com/lesson-41-desolation-of-the-earth daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/6f2693ac-67ef-4939-af2a-e19fd84aebf6/John_Martin_-_The_Last_Judgement_-_Google_Art_Project+-+Copy.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1e44c30d-4620-42d3-bed7-161dadd89d61/the-wolf-turned-shepherd-dore-gustave-1832-83-french.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - False Ministers Punished (Jeremiah 23:1-2; GC 654.4; GC 655.3-4) False ministers finally see the errors of their ways. Their own followers blame them as the cause of their destruction. Fully united with Satan they turn on their former leaders and they destroy one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/5466f3cf-cf79-4b07-b62f-19c582b43125/Course-of-an-empire-thomas-cole.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - Concept: THE MILLENIUM Satan and his angels are imprisoned on earth for one thousand years, forced to see the destruction that they were responsible for. (Revelation 20:1-3) Bottomless pit = Abyss = Earth (Genesis 1:2) They are unable to tempt humanity as there is no one left on earth to tempt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9aa8f0af-6bdd-4b03-946c-083e7b295e3b/John_Martin_The_Last_Judgment.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - Daughters of Babylon Weep The wicked weep because they realize where their sins have led them. They gnash their teeth over the loss of their riches but are unrepentant. (Revelation 18:3-17) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/096f9ae1-6333-4c5f-86dd-71c915d92805/Fallen_Angel_%28Alexandre_Cabanel%29.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - The Scapegoat Released Satan = Scapegoat The sins of the world are laid on Satan and he is bound to the earth to wander for a thousand years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/7c4d0d6d-fb1f-4f45-b0d1-9171ec5165f8/Illustrations_to_Robert_Blair%27s_The_Grave_%2C_object_12_The_Day_of_Judgment.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - Judgment of the Wicked (Daniel 7:22; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Revelation 20:4,6; 1 Corinthians 6:2-3) At the end of the millennium, the wicked are raised from the dead to appear before God to receive the execution of judgment. (Revelation 20:5, Isaiah 24:22) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/9242f615-9e4c-4331-ae23-cc507ded22e7/Babylon_fallen_gustave_dore.jpg Lesson 41: Desolation of the Earth - The Earth Desolate Christ's coming destroys all human life remaining on earth and it becomes a desolate wasteland. https://www.tgcme.com/module-2-the-reformation daily 0.75 2021-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588815575337-X2HO9EXJWWE7AIW7PWDB/ch9-thumbnail.jpg Module 2 The Reformation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588815635498-02A3DVHST3W9T2AJ6Q4B/ch12-thumbnail.jpg Module 2 The Reformation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588815601066-P36ZM6QR134W1VAZOT5K/ch10-thumbnail.jpg Module 2 The Reformation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bba7d737eb88c3e3d6d055c/1588802400319-VICLEZY7DDK4GC30VBY8/ch7-thumbnail.jpg Module 2 The Reformation 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