We are about to hear about the false Beast of this worlds religion-political systems we call the counterfeit lamb. Beginning with verse 9. Listen with attention for what is expected of the Saints.
Revelation 14:9-12, 13 "And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, "Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." (KJV)
Revelation 14:9-12, 13 "And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God's wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name." Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!" (ESV)
Revelation 14:9-12, 13, Then a third Shepherd-Messenger followed and announced with a loud voice that whoever worships the counterfeit lamb and its image and receives its character in their thoughts and deeds, will drink the wine of GOD'S passion, undiluted with water but intensified with spices in his cup - they shall be tested as one tests gold or silver with a [1] touchstone; With fire and brimstone in the immediate presence of the Lamb and of [2] those who have discovered their wholeness mirrored in Him - the dross of their deception will be exposed and cleansed! (Note the words, tou kekerasmenou akratou - this is a powerful oxymoron, "the mixed unmixed." See Psalm 75:8, For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, with foaming wine, well mixed; And He will pour a drought from it, and all the wicked of the earth shall drain it down to the dregs.
The word, [1, G2303 a neuter of G2304 theios, meaning godlike, from G2316 theos, meaning a deity] basanizo means to test (metals) by the touchstone, which is a black siliceous stone used to test the purity of gold or silver by the color of the streak produced on it by rubbing it with either metal - a piece of fine-grained dark schist or jasper formerly used for testing alloys of gold by observing the color of the mark which they made on it - thus, a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized. The blood of Jesus is the currency! 1Peter 1:18-19.
The fiery brimstone - theion - is divine incense, because burning brimstone was regarded as having power to purify, and to ward off diseases - the [1] cup He drank on the cross is the touchstone! 'What shall I say? Father remove this cup from Me? No! For this hour I have come!' The word, [2, G40] hagios, saints, refers to wholeness and harmony of spirit, soul and body - see 1Cor. 1:30 and Rom. 1:7. See also the note: Extended Notes on the Lake of Fire at the end of chapter 19.) Those worshiping the counterfeit Beast and its image who receive its mark and name as their identity will have nowhere to hide, day or night; The smoke that rises from their [1] testing, will evidence their cleansing for all ages. (The mindset of the counterfeit religious system has no future! The message of the cross is the [1] touchstone that will forever bear testimony to the triumph of the Lamb. See commentary in previous verse on the Touchstone.) This calls for the patient steadfastness of [1] those who have discovered their wholeness in Christ - to treasure [2] the completeness of GOD'S finished work and the faith of Jesus. (See 1John 2:3, Mirror Bible. The word, [1, G40] hagios, saints, refers to wholeness and harmony of spirit, soul and body - see 1Cor. 1:30. The word, [2, G1785 from G1781 entellomai, enjoin, from G1722 and the base of G5056 from a primary word τέλλω tellō] entole, which is often translated commandment or precept, has two components: (G1722) en, in and (G5056 ) telos, from tello, to set out for a defined point or goal; The point aimed at as a limit, that is, by implication, the conclusion of an act or state, the result; The ultimate or prophetic purpose. Strong's 5056.)
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write: Blessed are they who, from now on, see their death in union with the LORD - His death is their death. Their wearisome labor follows them into this death bringing closure to their efforts to do what His death alone accomplished!" (The Mirror, with editing.)
In our next visit we shall being at verse 14. Until then may the LORD bring us all to His oneness.
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