THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON. “…things which must shortly come to pass… Rev. 1:1 Often Twisted and perverted “…the things which must shortly be done…” Rev.22:6.

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THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON

“…things which must shortly come to pass… Rev. 1:1 Often Twisted and perverted “…the things which must shortly be done…” Rev.22:6

The Battle Of Armageddon Israelis and Arabs USA and Russia Next World War 1,000 year reign begins or ends

The Battle Of Armageddon What did it mean to John ? How did the readers of the 1 st century understand this ?

The Battle Of Armageddon “And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.” Rev. 16:16 Only time found in Bible

The Battle Of Armageddon Context – Angels pour out their bowls of wrath 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th The sixth bowl of God’s wrath Rev. 16:12-16

The Battle Of Armageddon 1. Where was the battle fought ? Megiddo - a specific place Place of battle A struggle between forces of evil and good

Megiddo Jerusalem

The Battle Of Armageddon 2. When was the battle fought ? It meant something to the readers in the 1 st century Rev. 1:1 “shortly come to pass” It happened in their lifetime

The Battle Of Armageddon 3. Who was involved ? Enemy of Christians – Roman Empire Enemy of Roman Empire was the Parthians

The Battle Of Armageddon Events that led up to the Battle 1. Gathering of enemies of Rome - Rev. 16:12 2. Gathering of Rome’s allies Rev. 16:13-14

The Battle Of Armageddon End of their persecutors End of triumphant struggle of good and evil All men are faced with the struggle of good against evil !

A Battle Of Armageddon Adam and Eve – Gen. 3 = Lost Noah – Gen. 6 = Won Joseph – Gen. 39 = Won Moses – Heb. 11:24,25 = Won David – II Sam. 11 = Lost Jesus – Matt. 4 = Won

Our Battle Of Armageddon Coming to Worship Alcoholic Beverages & Drugs Gambling Fornication & Adultery Immodest Clothing Lying & Cursing

“For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” Rom. 7:15 ESV Battle between flesh and spirit “I thank God--through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Rom.7:25 NKJV

1 Cor. 10:13  Common to man  No temptation too great  A way to escape  So we can endure We can Win

The Battle Of ArmageddonOur Battle Of Armageddon Will you win or lose ? “Whosoever will let him take the water of life freely.” Rev. 22:17

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Evening August 9, 2009