Chapters 6-7 | UnveilingJesusChrist

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Chapter 6-7

Chapters 6 and 7 in the Book of Revelation identify key events during the first six thousand years of the earth's temporal history since the fall of Adam. We are living during the sixth seal, which will soon end with a Great Earthquake and the other signs and wonders described in Revelation 6:12-17. John Cassinat has published fifteen (15) podcasts for the individual verses in chapter 6, and is continuing to publish podcasts for the individual verses in chapter 7. The published verse-by-verse podcasts can be accessed from this page by clicking on the image or podcast title listed below. Each podcast title includes a section number [§], which corresponds to the section number in The Book of Revelation Doctrinal Commentary: Unveiling Jesus Christ, where John Cassinat explains the content of the same verses. Watch for future verse-by-verse podcasts for chapter 7 as they are published twice weekly.

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[§51] Rev 6: Overview of the Seven Seals

This podcast summarizes and gives an overview of the seven seals described in the Book of Revelation. The seven seals represent the redemptive works of Jesus Christ during the earth’s seven thousand year temporal existence. They are first identified in Revelation 5 and the opening of the seals begins in Revelation six. The first four historical seals are described briefly in Revelation 6 and cover the period from 4000 BC to the birth of Christ. The symbolism of three prophetic seals cover the period from 1 AD to the end of the earth after the millennium and they are also described and summarized in this podcast.

To read about the Seven Seals in my blog, click here

[§52] Rev 6:1-2: Enoch’s Conquests in the First Seal [4000-3000 BC]

This podcast explains in detail the meaning of the First Seal identified in Revelation 6:1-2. This seal covers the period of time from approximately 4000 to 3000 BC. This is the first of four historical seals described by the image of a white horse and a rider with a crown and bow who conquers his enemies. The imagery represents the triumphal conquest (both temporally and spiritually) of the prophet Enoch. After a ministry of 365 years, Enoch and his city were translated and taken into heaven.

Rev 6:3-4 [§53] Noah’s Flood in the Second Seal [3000-2000 BC]

This podcast explains the symbolic images used by John in his vision of the second seal of seven opened in Revelation 6:3-4. In these verses he sees a red horse and rider, which represent bloodshed and death in the second thousand years of the earth’s temporal existence. This coincides in time with the period of the great flood in the days of Noah between 3000 and 2000 BC. This podcast also explains the mechanism of the flood by first talking about the creation. The earth was organized through accretion which resulted in a hot molten earth. As the earth cooled rapidly, hot magma began to crystalize to form oceanic crust and continental crust. In the earth’s cooling process, water was expelled to form a shallow ocean on the surface of the crust. Continued cooling beneath the earth’s crust caused additional water to be expelled which formed a subterranean ocean. At the time of the flood, a rupture in the crust allowed the subterranean waters to be expelled to the surface very rapidly. This is described in Genesis 7:11 as the “fountains of the great deep.” The effects of this rupture in the crust are discussed in this podcast.

To read about the Universal Flood in my blog, click here

Rev 6:5-6 [§54] Famines in the Third Seal [2000-1000 BC]

This podcast explains the symbolic images used by John in his vision of the third seal of seven opened in Revelation 6:5-6. In these verses, he sees a black horse and rider, as well as other symbols that represent famines in the third thousand years of the earth’s temporal existence. This coincides in time with the period of the patriarchs, including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel) and Joseph. There were also famines in the days of the judges in Israel and the three kings of Israel, including Saul, David and Solomon. This great time of famine occurred between approximately 2000 and 1000 BC.

Rev 6:7-8 [§55] Sickness and Death in the Fourth Seal [1000 BC-1 AD]

This podcast explains the symbolism and meaning of the fourth seal in Revelation 6:7-8. The fourth seal covers the period from 1000 BC to the birth of Jesus Christ in about 1 AD. This was the time of the pale horse of the apocalypse, which represents the spiritually sick condition of the Israelites during this 1000-year period. Revelation 6:7: 00:01:10 Revelation 6:8: 00:16:53

Rev 6:9-10 [§56] Martyrdom During the Fifth Seal

This podcast describes the fifth seal in the Book of Revelation described by John in Revelation 6:9-10. As explained in this video, the fifth seal is called the millennium of martyrdom that began with the birth of Jesus Christ and ended in 1000 AD. The most transcendent event in this period was the atonement of Jesus Christ, but John’s focus was on the martyrdom of saints that began after Christ was crucified. The message of martyrdom is symbolized by John’s vision of an altar in heaven and the souls of the martyrs beneath that altar. This imagery is explained in this podcast. Finally, this podcast also talks about the Great Apostasy when the true church of Jesus Christ was universally lost throughout the world during the period of the fifth seal and continuing for much of the sixth seal. Revelation 6:9: 00:03:48 Revelation 6:10: 00:51:25

Rev 6:11 [§57] The “Great Apostasy” During the Fifth Seal

This podcast describes the context and meaning of the martyrdom mentioned by John in Revelation 6:11 as part of the fifth seal. John describes the martyrdom of two groups, including those of the ancient church of Jesus Christ, who were killed during the apostolic era and the time period known as the Great Apostasy. He states that these early martyrs will be at rest in the celestial paradise of the post-mortal spirit world until their fellow-servants, those of the latter-days, are likewise martyred. Martyrdom extends beyond the fifth seal and will continue during the sixth and seventh seals right up to the time of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. These topics are the subject of this podcast.

Rev 6 [§58] Overview of John’s Vision of the Sixth Thousand Years

This podcast provides an overview of the sixth seal described by John in Revelation 6:12 through Revelation 7:17. The sixth seal covers the thousand-year period from approximately 1000 – 2000 AD. When the Great Earthquake and other signs in the heaven occur as predicted by John in Revelation 12-16, this will mark the end of the sixth seal. The end of this seal will be delayed, however, so that the 144,000 Servants can received the seal of the living God so that they may stand with Christ on mount Zion as described in Revelation 14:1.

Rev 6 [§59] The Seven “Signs of the Times” of the Sixth Seal

This podcast provides an overview of the latter-day signs of the times that are part of the sixth seal in which we now live. The “Signs of the Times” are events and divinely controlled occurrences, including “natural disasters,” that portend future events associated with the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This podcast explains how the Signs of the Times are becoming increasingly apparent to spiritually sensitive people who can recognize the signs for what they are. Even for spiritually discerning people the Signs of the Times can be difficult to recognize and interpret for reasons that are explained in this podcast. The Signs are also discussed in the context of the great wickedness that exists in the world today, including the United States, which is threatened by the increasing evil tolerated in this country. The signs of the times given in the sixth seal are intended to persuade wicked and evil to repent and the signs are sufficiently clear that the unrepentant shall be left without excuse the day of the Lord’s wrath that will follow the sixth seal.

Rev 6 [§60] The Voice of Warning from Worldwide Calamities

This podcast discusses the calamities and natural disasters that do and will exist during the last days of the sixth seal in which we now live. This podcast explains and illustrates how disasters, both natural and man-made, are increasing in their intensity. They are also occurring more rapidly to the point that all things seem to be in commotion. These events have a godly and divine purpose, for God has power over the earthly elements and they are proceeding according to his plan. The disasters of the sixth seal are a sign of the times that is intended to cause people to repent and prepare for Christ’s second coming, and when they fail to do so the calamities of the seventh seal will bring about their destruction. Many people explain away the increasing disasters scientifically as “climate change” and “global warming” that have their genesis in the destructive actions of humans. They ignore God’s hand in all things, including the disasters of the sixth seal.

Rev 6:12, 14 [§61] A Great Earthquake Ends the Sixth Seal

This podcast discusses and explains the “Great Earthquake” that will occur in our future at the end of the sixth seal, as predicted by John in Revelation 6 verses 12 and 14. The podcast describes the power of this earthquake in relationship to other earthquakes from the past and in the future, including the two separate earthquakes described by John in Revelation 11 and Revelation 16. This podcast also explains how this Great Earthquake, along with other signs of the times from the sixth seal, are intended to encourage people to repent as we prepare to transition from the sixth seal to the seventh seal.

Rev 6:12-13 [§62] Signs in the Sun, Moon and Stars

This podcast describes the cosmic signs of the times in heaven that will accompany the Great Earthquake at the end of the sixth seal as described by John in Revelation 6:12-13. These signs include a dark sun, a moon that is red like the color of blood, and stars that fall like unripe figs when blown by a mighty wind. These are literal signs in heaven that have historical precedents as explained in this podcast.

Rev 6:14 [§63] Heaven Departs [Opens] as a Scroll

This podcast explains the symbolism used by John to describe literal signs and wonders that will be seen in the visible sky at the end of the sixth seal as recorded in Revelation 6:14. John uses the symbol of a scroll that is rolled together to describe how heaven will depart. Heaven or that part of the sky that we see normally will depart when great signs and wonders in heaven become visible as the sixth seal comes to an end.

Rev 6:15-16 [§64] Seven Wicked Classes of Men Hide in Fear

This podcast explains the meaning and symbolism of the seven classes of wicked men in Revelation 6:15-16, who will face the wrath of the Lamb if they fail to repent when the sixth seal comes to a close at the time of the great earthquake that still lies in our future. Revelation 6:15: 00:01:37 Revelation 6:16: 00:28:28

Rev 6:17 [§65] Who Shall Be Able to Stand?

This podcast explains the meaning of Revelation 6:17, which asks he question: “Who shall be able to stand?” This question has reference to the great day of wrath that will come at the second coming and asks who shall be able to stand on mount Zion with Jesus Christ at the day of the Second Coming. It correspondingly asks, who shall be able to stand against the destruction of the great wrath that will accompany the day of the Second Coming. John’s vision in Revelation 7 answers these questions.

Rev 7:1 [§66] The Four Angels of the Restoration

This podcast explains the meaning and role of the four angels in Revelation 7:1, who stand on the four corners of the earth. They symbolically represent the four restoration angels of the gospel who have saving power to take the gospel to all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people. They are also destroying angels that hold at bay the four winds of destruction. This reflects the power of the gospel to save those who accept and live its principles and power to destroy those that do not. The four angels on the four corners of the earth hold at bay the four winds of destruction until the work of the sixth seal is complete, which includes taking to gospel to all the world and sealing the 144,000 Servants as described in Revelation 7.

Rev 7 [§67] The Four Angels Commit the Keys of the Kingdom

This podcast talks about preaching the gospel as one of the events that must occur before the end of the sixth seal, as described in Revelation 7. The gospel is to be preached so that no one will be left without excuse in the day of judgment that follows. The gospel must also be taken to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people to accomplish the many temple sealings by the end of the sixth seal. This podcast also examines the prophesies about the spread of the gospel in these latter days and to what extent the gospel must be present in the nations of the world to fulfill these prophesies.

Rev 7 [§68] Preaching the Gospel in All Nations

This podcast discusses the commitment of priesthood keys on the earth as a necessary part of the restoration of the gospel. From the commitment of the keys to men on the earth, the gospel has been rolling forth to the ends of the earth, which then facilitates the sealings that must occur during the sixth seal as envisioned by John in Revelation 7. This podcast discusses the distinction of the restoration of the priesthood in 1829 from the commitment of priesthood keys, including the final keys that were committed when Christ appeared at the Kirtland Temple in the company of Moses, Elias and Elijah.