SHELTER FROM THE STORM

     This study is a practical guide on the information that educates the faithful from every denomination to understand America's inevitable future. It is solely dedicated to the prophetic passages assigned to the last generation of Christians who will witness the 2nd Advent of Jesus Christ. The focal point of the message is a special appeal to the closing work of the Gospel.

     The ideas presented may be unfamiliar to some but they will reveal the enormity of the peril facing the human race. And only an historical/Biblical approach will accommodate our need to understand the grave nature of the life-threatening events about to unfold. Pearl Harbor and 9/11 cannot compare to the coming catapult that will plunge the human race into a desperate and collective movement to survive. A contest is coming that will determine the fate of an entire world.

     To achieve the standard of the noble Bereans (Acts 17:10-12) we are called to substantiate the events pointing to man’s calamitous future by associating unmistakable Bible verses with the common threats we see against the security of life. This will verify a rational reasoning without the use of mystical interpretation beyond the plain meaning of the words (Isa.2:20). Only the grammatical/historical interpretation of the Bible will be utilized (Isa.8:20).

     The purpose of this Bible study is to qualify the need to prepare the last generation of Christians who will face “a time of trouble, such as never was…” Dan.12:1. The contrast between where we are today and where we will be “At that time…” deserves prayerful examination. The flow of thought begins with the theme of peril facing today’s Christian that is given little or no attention in the Christian world. The popular views and expectations of the Christian world are founded on "the tradition of men" perpetuating sin in the church, not truth "as the truth is in Jesus" (Eph.4:21) Once the threat is verified a plan providing a remedy is then presented, uniting the Bible's lessons related to each of the threatening events that are prophesied to come. In summation, a clear explanation of the closing events is key to our ability to overcome what Christ Himself had to overcome: the wrath of Satan and his minions among men (Rev.3:21)!

     The Bible assures us that the time “Michael” stands up (Dan.12:1) is the time of “the seven plagues” (Revelation 16). But before this terrible time for GOD’S people a great threshing within the church must take place: the chaff will be separated from the wheat when the great tests of Salvation will be placed in the path of everyone professing the Christian faith (Deut.8:16). The turmoil caused by this dramatic turn of events will create an overwhelming level of anxiety that only the Biblically literate Christians who have taken to heart the great lessons from the "Master" will not be divorced from their faith during this most sobering time for the Christian church (Jer.30:5-11). Therefore, in the spirit of charity we are called to give careful attention to meeting the needs of GOD’S people leading up to "the seven plagues."

     A brief historical perspective is provided to show how rare Biblical humility is among those professing service to GOD; especially the church leaders throughout history whose actions more often than not have denied the very One they profess to serve (Matt.7:22). These lessons of history are the best guide to know our future, and how we are commanded by the GOD of Creation to face it with faith, courage and patience (Josh.10:25). To know what is to come before it comes is key to our success (Mk.13:23). False expectations have destroyed friendships, marriages and nations. But Jesus left nothing out concerning what we are to face together as a people who desire the salvation promised; not only for our welfare but for those who "know not what they do" (Jn.12:48).

THE HONOR GIVEN TO CHURCHMEN
IN THESE CLOSING DAYS

Scriptural Theme:

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come…But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions…Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” II Tim.3:1,10-12

     We can all agree that perilous times are here. The Earth is suffocating under the weight of sin. In every region of our planet’s biosphere threats to the security of life abound. Man’s science and industry coupled with belligerence, arrogance and greed have set in motion a series of events whose result will bring to an end the perpetuation of life itself simply because of the fact that to defy the laws preserving the security of life is to insure the extinction of life. Jesus Christ gave several prophecies on this final phase of Earth's sinful history. Among them are these words, “Fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” Lu.21:11. Jesus said that there would be, as a result of these fearful sights, “men's hearts failing them for fear of what is coming upon the earth.” Lu.21:26. What is coming upon the earth? “Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste…[Why?]…because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.” Isa.24.

     GOD must allow sin to achieve its objective in the Earth that all intelligent life can see the end result from Satan’s so-called liberty against the Holy Law of GOD, as it is written of Earth’s impending future, “I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void [as lifeless as it was in the beginning (Gen.1:2)]; and the heavens, and they had no light. I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly [like waves of the sea]. I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled. I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger. For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end [for the earth will be recreated as it was before sin’s infestation (Rev.21:5)]. For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.” Jer.4:23-28.

     As a woman in labor suffers birth contractions, increasing in both their tempo and severity, so is this world in a constant crescendo to global desolation (Rev.20). This impending condition of the Earth is also verified by the fact that “the seven plagues” (Rev.15:8) signal the global extinction of all life: from the world’s water supply turning into blood (Rev.16:3,4) to the sun scorching men with fire (Rev.16:8,9). And without the coming of The “King of kings and LORD of lords” none would escape! But for the sake of the elect, Christ will come (Matt.24:22) and take every faithful man and woman who has ever lived home to His Father’s House in Heaven as He promised (Jn.14:2,3; I Th.4:17; Rev.20:4). At the 1st Advent of Christ He ascended to His Father alone; but at His 2nd Advent the saints will ascend with Him to “Our Father which art in heaven.”

     Right on the brink of human extinction at the close of the seven last plagues the greatest rescue of human history will be seen: the coming of the LORD Jesus Christ (Matt.24:30,31; Rev.1:7). His 2nd Advent brings to a close the battle of “Armageddon” (Rev.16:16). “The Saviour,” with His retinue of holy angels, will stand stationary in the sky while the Earth continues its rotation of a thousand miles an hour beneath His feet; and for twenty-four hours the landscape beneath Him will be melting as wax before the fire (Ps.50:3; Mic.1:4; Zech.14:12). But the guardian angels of His faithful children (Matt.18:10) will be ahead of Him gathering the sacred harvest (Matt.24:31): those who followed the leading of the Holy Spirit and believed His Word (Rom.2:13-15). This is “The day of the Lord!” I Thess.5:2.

     Despite the many fictitious descriptions of Armageddon, the coming of Jesus Christ is simply the conclusion of the final battle between the lawless church pretending obedience to Christ (I Tim.1:5-11) and the Biblically faithful Church bearing both His obedience to the Sacred Law and His righteous character (Jn.12:48; Rev.17:14). Armageddon is simply the culmination of the age-old death-match between Cain and Abel (Gen.4:8). And before them, the first war in heaven prompted by none other than Satan himself (Rev.12:7; Eze.28:15,16).

     These epic scenes of Earth’s plunge to ruin are the direct result of the coming battle that will be waged by the unrepentant church against “they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Rev.14:12. As Cain demanded salvation according to his method (Gen.4:3-5) whose allowance for sin led him to murder his little brother Abel, so today’s Christianity demands salvation according to their method, whose bold, unapologetic sins against the Holy Law of GOD is leading them to follow in the footsteps of Cain (Jn.8:43-47). In the end of time, the “offering” of today’s conventional Christianity will be seen as the offering of Cain, where “the LORD…had not respect.” (Gen.4:5; Rev.16:10,11).

     What men are blind to see during these closing scenes of Earth’s present history is that GOD’S judgments have always matched the degree of sin that men perpetuate (Ps.119:126; Gal.6:7). This method alone enlightens the sinner to his danger (Ps.119:67,71). So when men legislate a law to murder the Commandment keeping saints (Rev.13:15), they will have instead decreed the death sentence upon themselves (Eze.9:10; Rev.18:6), while GOD’S children will be protected until the Saviour comes (Ex.9:6,7,23-26,11:3; Isa.33:14-17; I Thess.4:17). This heaven-ordained retribution is the sole reason why “the seven plagues” take place. They come simply as a result of the whole world uniting to force GOD’S children to share in their sins or they will be executed (Jer.23:10,11; Eze.35:5,6; Amos 2:14).

How Can This Be?

     This seemingly unlikely event must rise from the obscurity of a relatively peaceful existence today (Eccl.9:12; Isa.30:13). But Satan’s determination to unite the world in sin against the GOD of salvation (Eph.6:12) has devised a plan to create a wave of fear that will grip the whole human race (Eccl.9:12; Isa.30:12,13). This will bring them in line to his sole objective: to remove Christ from the Earth (Isa.14:14) through the extermination of every Bible obedient Christian (Rev.12:17). And his tool is a simple one: one that has served him well throughout his time as “the Prince of this world” (Jn.14:30). We will review the specifics on this momentarily, but the point is, the threat of human extinction is on the horizon of our day, and the very last temptation for sinful man is simply one of survival (Job 2:4).

     Therefore, the closing work of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all its branches is needed more today than at any other time; from the knowledge of Christ's imputed righteousness, and the Indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit drawing affectionate reverence to all that "is holy, and just, and good" (Rom.7:12), to the medical knowledge of herbs and natural remedies. And without a well-balanced approach to address the various needs of GOD’S faithful people, the result of this lack of preparation will cause the average Christian church to submit to “the children of wrath” (Eph.2:3) right at the very summit of its ordained responsibility to “the truth of the Gospel” (Gal.2:4).

INTRODUCTION TO THE REMEDY

     As a wise old man at the end of his life’s journey, King Solomon wrote, “For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.” Eccl.1:18. This principle revealing remorse for one’s life and our personal sadness for the suffering of others is offset by the knowledge of GOD’S deliverance from a world smothering in betrayal and death (Jn.16:33). The more we see and the more we know of life’s incompatibility to human ideals, the more we appreciate the promise of GOD to one day bring Utopia to Earth where universal peace will thrive, and all life will flourish in ever-ascending joy (Isa.65:17-25).

     A supreme honor has been bestowed on today’s generation of Bible advocates: to be blessed with the knowledge of Scripture’s continuously repeated lessons and how they relate to today’s events; but especially the final events ushering the 2nd Advent of Jesus Christ. Paul promised all Bible literate Christians: “But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” I Th.5:4. And “the Saviour” crowned this principle with His Words: “Behold, I have foretold you all things.” Mk.13:23. And yet, so few are aware of the severity of the threat against their very souls as GOD warned so long ago, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Hos.4:6. This “knowledge” has only one source: the Holy Bible, as it is written, “Seek ye out of the book of the LORD and read: no one of these shall fail.” Isa.34:16.

     The more literate we become in the lessons drawn from the Bible’s pages, the more precise our estimation is of the outcome for our future. In essence, our history is our future (Eccl.1:9-11). And through the gathering of Scripture’s Wisdom, “here a little, and there a little” (Isa.28:9-11), a system of ministry concluding the work of Christ in the Earth can be set in place, assembling a protective canopy that is capable of addressing every need that arises, every temptation that assails, and every legislative threat against the people of GOD that Bible prophecy has foretold. A preparation can be made to provide for the faithful servants of GOD, who, in the near future, will find themselves homeless and hungry (Jn.15:20; Heb.11:36-38), simply because they choose to follow Christ, and “walk even as he walked.” I Jn.2:6.

     This preparation must be structured in accordance with Scripture: a manner in which there is to be no king, prime minister or president, but “a multitude of counselors.” Prov.11:14. And every branch of Earth’s Closing-message Ministry (ECM) will be of equal value, and receive equal wage that the temptations of envy and jealousy not gain a foothold within the ranks.

PART I:  CURRENT EVENTS

     Immense economic, ecological, medical and social upheavals have come to our civilization, increasing the stranglehold on people’s lives, fostering a spirit of desperation to make ends meet, and in many cases, even survive. Devastating hurricanes, tornados, fires, floods and disease sweep over the land, and too few Christians declare the obvious remedy that GOD provided over 3,400 years ago that could remove every threat against the United States of America (Lev.26; Deut.28). “God is no respecter of persons.” Acts 10:34. And even fewer Christians warn the public of the prophecies forecasting the collapse of America and then of the whole world, which confirms the Bible illiteracy among most Christians: the sheer ignorance to the looming downfall of a fundamentally immoral civilization.

     When America’s cup of iniquity is full (Rev.14:10) and Satan is allowed to unleash his fury upon an increasingly ungodly land (Ps.119:126), these words will be repeated: “The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them.” Job 1:16. The modern counterpart of this ancient event is found in Revelation 13:13: “And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men.” This single event will sweep the whole of mankind into a panic for its very survival, fulfilling the last device of Satan to prod men to do his bidding as he said so long ago: “All that a man hath will he give for his life.” Job 2:4. When Satan’s mechanisms of destruction are allowed to be unleashed in the lives of the populous, the sheer desperation of people will demand the usual quick fix. But while science will analyze and identify the cause of the fire it will be unable to produce a remedy that convinces anyone they are safe. Thus, the door will open for our religious leaders to come forward and claim that they can provide a remedy. Society will capitulate under the threat of nature’s wrath at the hands of devils, and allow unconverted men who claim the Christian faith to take the throne of government, as the old saying goes, “there are no atheists in foxholes.”

     The first thing our religious leaders will declare is that “We need to get back to God.” While these words are a true and beautiful statement, how these men define them and how they will be carried out through civil legislation will swiftly and literally usher the end of life in our languishing world (Isa.30:8-13). For these professedly holy men demand to live a life of sin. They stand as one with the carnal world, while claiming superiority over the world and falsely assuring themselves of receiving everlasting life (Matt.7:21-23). Theologically, this view of salvation is a technical impossibility: legally, morally, and spiritually (Isa.59:2; Jn.3:5; Rom.8:11). Nevertheless, when one’s personal life stands in jeopardy GOD is always entreated to bring deliverance (Ps.107:4-9).

     As just stated, in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 there is the proclamation of GOD’S legal right to overrule Satan’s authority and prevent any nation from suffering disease, famine, infertility, natural disasters, or war, if they would simply honor the Sacred Law: the Ten Commandments given by Christ Himself in the permanence of stone (Jn.8:58). Christ is the "Rock" (I Cor.10:4) and His Law is engraved on it! GOD’S promises to ancient Israel apply to all nations: for again, “God is no respecter of persons.” Acts 10:34. To stand under the banner of GOD’S protection is our only means of survival, because Man in and of his own strength is incapable of standing against the powers of the devil either morally or physically (Jn.15:5). Christ alone must be the Victor (Isa.2:11; Jn.16:33). In summation, Satan’s whole war is against the Ten Commandment Law that condemns him (Eze.28:16). And he leads all men to violate the same Law that condemns him, as he said (Job 1:11). And the more men fall prey to sin the greater the devil’s jurisdiction over them (Jn.5:14).

     GOD’S Word will not be overruled, as it is written, “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.” Mal.3:11,12. In many of the commands and promises of GOD to His “watchmen” there exists a strange silence in the church. Biblical illiteracy to the lessons of history (Eccl.1:11) is concealing the priceless prophecies GOD desires for His children to understand (Isa.46:10), and this has crippled Christianity by and large to not see the dangers about to be unleashed. “Peace and safety” is the general theme of Christianity today (I Th.5:3). But at the apex of its declaration a great change will take place, and most are unprepared for what is about to unfold (Eccl.9:12).

A Practical Consideration

     All of us who were raised in the public education system of the United States of America remember quite vividly the fire drills. A degree of preparation and practice was encouraged to insure the safety of hundreds of lives in the emergency of a fire. It seemed that with all of the fire alarm handles, fire extinguishers, fire exit lights, as well as the escape drills, we could never be overly covered with this canopy of protection for the preservation of life.

     Our government has likewise devoted great effort for our safety by designing evacuation plans in case of an emergency. Hospitals also, by law, are required to have a workable evacuation plan for its continued service in case of an emergency. Now we, as modern Israel (Rom.2:28,29), have a more precise understanding of the coming global-holocaust than any group of people on earth, and yet, we do not have a workable plan to meet the needs of our church members, nor that of the great multitude who heed the LORD'S final call: “Come out of her my people…” (Rev.18:4). Despite the general lack of concern for preparing a closing-message ministry, Jesus has purposed that this work be done (Matt.23:23).

     It is imperative to understand that as we enter the period of national ruin there will be many who will embrace the Spirit of Christ for the first time, inviting Him into their souls; and will exit their life of darkness and choose to follow the Light of GOD’S Word. By the tens of thousands, the Holy Spirit will convert their hearts and they will see, with the most-fond affection, the value of the Ten Commandments as being the only means of establishing Utopia. The last generation of faithful Christians deserves our prayerful consideration to meet their needs in the coming crises. “Every man for himself” is not the LORD’S way.

PART II: THE FIRST STEP TO APPRECIATE THE NEED FOR PREPARATION

     Let me pose a simple question. How would you feel if your present life-style and possessions were swept away in the span of a single day, as were Job's (Job 1:13-22), and, now homeless and hungry the LORD leads you and those you love to a refuge; and waiting for you and your family is a shelter, food, water, medical care, and all life-support provisions? Would not your anxiety be greatly minimized that a simple preparation was made to meet the needs of many, among whom, would include you and those you love (Gen.45:10)?

     An essential component for the success of the closing work of the Gospel is to establish outpost centers: evangelistic/medical/retreats (EMRs) from which to work the cities. This is imperative, for the densely populated areas are most vulnerable to temptations, disease, and depleted provisions (Gen.11:4). They are not safe environments for GOD’S people in the closing days. And with today’s economic hardships forcing multitudes to the cities for work, the dangers that threaten city dwellers are increasing.

     The reason this work to establish the EMR is so vital is due to the long history of religious tyranny hiding behind the Good Name of Jesus Christ, and its prophesied “revival” in our day (Rev.13:11,12). The tyranny of the Roman Catholic inquisition will be resurrected, but this time it will sweep the entire world into its ranks, leaving just two classes of men in the end of time (Rev.7:2,3, 16:2). The Bible is clear: the United States and the world will stand as one in their utter denial of Christ’s explicit command to His disciples on the night of the last supper: “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so.” Lu.22:25. This lies at the of heart of the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

     But when the horrifying events begin to be unleashed (Isa.30:13), it should be understood that GOD’S patience for His wayward children must be given allowance, as Peter so aptly said, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” II Pet.3:9. Therefore, the blood of saints will once more be shed as in the early days of the Christian faith (Jn.15:20). But the testimony that the martyred saints will leave before the onlookers will garner a harvest that only in the judgment of heaven will we fully appreciate (Rev.6:9-11), when we see those who repented as a result of seeing Commandment-keeping Christians publicly forgive their murderers (Lu.23:34; Acts 7:60).—And as a result some will choose to stand with the saints to meet the LORD in Glory.

     The call for GOD'S people to establish their residence in solitary retreats is vital to their future safety as it is prophesied: “And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon [dictating to all its citizens to stand united in sin]…And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast [Unbiblical “miracle healing,” Unbiblical “tongues,” Unbiblical “slain in the Spirit,” the Unbiblical “word of knowledge,” Unbiblical “visions of the supposed Virgin Mary,” and the many Unbiblical answered prayers from the supposed “dead saints”]; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast [resurrect the tyranny of the Roman Catholic Inquisition under the Protestant banner], which had the wound by a sword [Napoleon’s decree removing papal authority (1798)], and did live [Mussolini’s decree restoring it (1929)]. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast [through the United States of America], that the image of the beast should both speak (II Th.2:3-12), and cause [by enacting civil laws of religious tyranny] that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand [accepting the religious apostasy through their actions (Ps.94:20,21)], or in their foreheads [accepting the apostasy through the reasoning powers of the mind (Jer.3:3; Eze.3:8)]: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” Rev.13:11-18.

     Only one man throughout Christian history fulfills the Bible prophecies of religious apostasy: the pope of Rome. His reign of terror lasted 1,260 years as prophesied seven times (Dan. 7:25, 11:33, 12:7; Rev. 11:2, 12:6, 12:14, 13:5). This period of time cannot be placed anywhere else in history. The self-proclaimed "holy pontiff" fulfills every prophecy assigned to this time period, from tyranny, murder, torture, incarceration and confiscation. He alone is “that man of sin…the son of perdition" (II Thess.2:3). Every scholar of the Protestant Reformation upheld this easily proven deduction from Bible prophecy. His long-held official Latin title, "Vicarius felii Dei" adds up to 666 in each Biblical language of Hebrew, Greek, and Latin: the same three languages posted on the placard nailed to the cross, saying “THIS IS THE KING OF JEWS” (Lu.23:38).

     Only one man through A.D. history met the antithesis of the character of Jesus Christ. The Bible’s prophecy in Daniel 7:25 pointing to the pope as “the man of sin” is verified by his overthrowing two Commandments of the Sacred Law: the 2nd and the 4th Commandments of Jesus Christ (Jn.8:58), substituting his authority above Jesus Christ, as it is written: “And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months [1260 years as prophesied seven times (Eze.4:6; Nu.14:34). And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. If any man have an ear, let him hear.” Rev.13:5-9.

     For centuries the pope of Rome was declared the great Antichrist of Scripture, and this was the fundamental teaching of every scholar of the Reformation, from Lollard, Wycliffe, Huss, Luther, Tyndale, Baxter, Knox, Wesley, Calvin, Beza, Tausen, Olivetan, and Zwingli among many others. The Apostle James summed up the long history of religious tyranny this way: “For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” Ja.1:20. The reformers well understood that to stand against the roman pontiff was to face being tortured, imprisoned, and burned at the stake. An estimated fifty million+ men, women and children perished at the hands of conquering tyrants under the pope's decrees. This heritage extends back to Constantine who instituted the first civil penalties for violating the pagan tradition of Sunday sacredness: a day that has no affirmation in the Holy Bible to be anything other than a common work day, as the LORD said: "Six days shalt thou labour and do thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work." Ex.20:9,10.

     The above prophetic passages from “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Rev.1:1) shows conclusively that faithful church members from all denominations who are unaware of the seriousness of the coming threat to their safety will be placed in a most vulnerable position. And this is precisely as Satan would have it. All through history GOD’S faithful servants have suffered through the deceptive ploys of evil angels and men as it is written: “By faith...Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.” Heb.11:35-40.

     To think that GOD’S people in the end of time will not suffer identical experiences to the above historical passage is naïve. Hence, the last purpose for the EMR is to supply a place of refuge, a safe haven for those who respond to GOD'S last call to repentance: “Come out of her my people”—when the earth is “lightened with His glory.” Rev.18:4,1.

     Satan intends that this subjugation by sinful men (overthrowing religious freedom around the world) will lead Christ's followers to renounce their faith in His ultimate deliverance and submit to man's decree to compel the conscience and violate the Sacred Law of GOD, merely for a temporary reprieve from the grave. And when the affliction of hunger and misery doesn't convince the commandment keeping Christians to yield in submission to the pope (through his pawn, America's Apostate Protestantism), then comes the death decree: “The image of the beast should both speak and cause that as many as would not worship the image to the beast should be killed.” Rev.13:15. When that doesn't work, Satan's fate is sealed. (Praise the LORD for the faithful souls among men who take that stand to the Glory of their LORD!) Nevertheless, there is a time of trouble approaching for GOD'S people (Jer.30:7), as it is written, “And at that time shall Michael stand up [in the Sanctuary of heaven, Who is none other than Christ (Isa.28:10; Jn.5:25; I Thess.4:16; Jude 9)], the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people [I Tim.2:5]: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.” Dan.12:1

     Those, in the religious right, who are now viewed with contempt and sarcasm, will soon be entrusted with preserving a fundamentally immoral society. Why? As Satan said so long ago: “All that a man hath, will he give for his life.” Job 2:4. It is at this time when these words of Christ shall meet their most profound fulfillment: “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” Matt. 16:25.

PART III: THE DETERMINATION OF MEN TO “BELIEVE A LIE”

     The mark of Rome's authority has always been the institution of Sunday sacredness. This has always been and will always be the great sin of conventional Christianity, in its open rebellion against the Fourth Commandment that Christ held sacred throughout His life (Lu.4:16). This most-ancient tradition of pagan idolatry is about to rise to global prominence and be enforced through modern federal law. This is simply due to Christian leaders, from Rome to America falsely believing that Sunday sacredness is vital to human survival. This is evidenced by a National Sunday law being included in America’s "Emergency Powers" legislation, that should something threaten the nation such as nuclear detonation, bio-warfare, tsunami or a pandemic, it is believed that if we enforce Sunday sacredness on all American citizens, GOD will spare our land.

     As GOD'S protective hand is withdrawn and Satan is allowed to flex his powers of destruction (Job 1:14-19) the result will cause a "revival" of religious tyranny. At this time a greater exodus than that of the Hebrews from Egypt is about to unfold. It is suitably termed The Sunday Law Exodus (SLE). As we examine the foreknowledge given through Scripture’s history and prophecies, the need to prepare for a mass exodus is clearly evident; for it is through the cooperation of this work with the other designated lines of work that the LORD will command the four angels who are presently holding back the winds of strife to let go their hold and allow the destruction to unfold (Rev. 7:1-3). GOD is holding things back until His children’s safety net is in place.

     This work for the Sunday Law Exodus is essential to inspire many who would otherwise be too shy and fearful to stand up against the threat, that they may rest in the assurance that efforts have been made to secure a safe passage for GOD'S Church before the storm of opposition and financial sanctions avalanche upon them. And although it may begin in a mild, even flattering manner, when submission is refused the fines and imprisonment will escalate leading to the death decree as is prophesied to come (Rev.13:15). A clear conscience must be given to those who proclaim the last message of the true character of Christ’s salvation in that they may be rest assured that all has been done that GOD has ordained for man to accomplish. For what is within man’s freewill to achieve, GOD cannot be held responsible for (Prov.1:29-31).

     The work of establishing evangelistic/medical/retreats is essential for the period of time between the rise of religious tyranny in America, and the retribution of GOD: the time when the human race closes its probation on salvation forever and the seven last plagues begin (Rev.22:11).

PART IV: LESSONS OF HISTORY ILLUSTRATE OUR DUTY

     In the stock market crash of 1929, and the ensuing depression, there were people who went through this bitter time totally unscathed. They were the Amish, the Mennonites, the Quakers, and others who were not reliant on the governing system of trade for life support. Those who were self-reliant remained at peace and were unaffected with the surrounding turmoil inflicted on the multitudes. This testimony will prove its value when GOD’S people honor this lesson of history and replicate its benefit. And when GOD knows that His children have their safety-net in place (Gen.7:1), He can then set in motion the final and rapid movements to bring the suffering of Earth to a close (Lu.18:7,8).

     GOD is raising up people everywhere for this work. And logic dictates that He desires many more to join together (Matt.9:38) with the sure hope that they will participate in helping prepare destinations, shelters, food, medical facilities, and sanitation to secure a degree of comfort and safety for those who sacrifice all connection with the world for the sake of the Truth, “as the truth is in Jesus” (Eph.4:21). The goal is a smooth transition between dependence on society, to our ultimate goal of total dependence on GOD. For many who have not trained in this area of our future conflict will return to the world and receive the “mark of the beast” because their faith will be shattered due to it's sudden divorce from comfort and prosperity, as the Saviour warned: “Remember Lot's wife.” Lu. 17:32

     Our acclimation to the coming hardships is a most important objective. The LORD hungers to lessen the shock of the dramatic changes that are about to take place in our world. To accomplish this, a special education must take place, just as it was in the days of Moses. Moses learned many practical lessons during his years as a humble shepherd that when he lived in Egypt he was completely unfamiliar with. While he stood with the rulers in Egypt he had his every need met. He did not have to struggle for his provisions. He was unfamiliar with the trials of patience, discomfort, and threats of wilderness life. So when he left Egypt and made his abode in a solitary land this wilderness education fit him for the work the LORD had assigned to him. When Moses was commanded by GOD to be the shepherd of Israel he had all the practical training to deal with the many situations that arose in providing for the safety of the life entrusted to his care.

     As Moses instructed, [in the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt (Ex.12:35,36)], we also are instructed to gather life-support provisions to meet the needs of GOD’S people. A transitional period of time will be needed to acclimate thousands of believers to the environment by which their affections for worldly things will be removed from their character. GOD’S design: a merciful dove-tailing from our dependence on society to complete dependence on GOD: to the end that when Christ comes, there will be nothing to hold us here, and thus fulfill the prophecy, “And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Isa.25:9.

PART V: “LET NO MAN SEEK HIS OWN,

BUT EVERY MAN ANOTHER’S WEALTH.” I Cor. 10:24.

     Among the most compassionate incentives to prepare for the SLE is the fact that we are called to give comfort to the young, the elderly, the sickly and ill, the mentally impaired, the blind and the crippled. For we cannot expect them to suffer at the hands of those fully surrendered to Satan's control. And we shall witness the loss of much life within our refuge. The LORD ordained this work for their safety as well as the able bodied.

     To not make efforts in this simply humane principle, and in this time of peace is to excuse Satan's cruelty to life. “What saith the Scripture?” “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy GOD giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.” “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.” “The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.” Deut. 15.7,8; Prov. 14:31; 11: 17

     For us to allow the suffering of those who we know are to suffer, without our intervention to avert as much of their pain as is humanly possible is to become an accomplice with those who inflict the suffering (Prov.1:10-19). In Christ’s day it was a maxim among the Jews that to neglect to save life is to kill. On this principle Jesus gave the parable of the good Samaritan (Lu.10:30-36).

     Both godly compassion and essential logic require that it is better that those who are not strong enough to stand through the “time of trouble” be laid to rest in our common embrace. Their next waking moment will be The Resurrection (Dan. 12:2); and, being at our side once more, witness Jesus return, and ascend to heaven with all the saints (I Thess.4:17). The only other option for these dear Christian souls is to force upon them the sure result of being cruelly treated at the hands of the deceived “children of wrath” (Eph. 2:3), thus, fulfilling a profound meaning to the Saviour’s words: “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Matt. 7:6.

     In summation, Christians cannot claim to care for their fellow man while withholding truth or provisions that are needful for their spiritual or temporal safety. This is why the LORD admonishes: “When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.” Eze.3:18.

PART VI: THE HEART OF IT ALL

     We live today in the age of the “lukewarm” church: a church in which Christ says to the “false brethren,” “I will spew thee out of My mouth.” Gal.2:4; Rev.3:14-22. Why? Because “they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved.” (II Th.2:10). As a result of the “false teachers” (II Pet. 2:1), and the sheer blindness of the religious intellectuals [in their monasteries for the self-righteous (Isa.65:5)], the LORD will have to set in motion a series of events, which, in the end, will reveal the true character of most professing Christians (Matt.7:14). I Peter 4:18 verifies that the vast majority of those professing Christ as LORD will not escape the condemnation of sin, and they will stand condemned before the LORD Jesus Christ at the last resurrection (Matt.7:22-27). And with the coming storm against GOD’S people the increase of threats assailing the “Christians” will only increase the number of the loss of souls: the very souls that Jesus gave His life to redeem (Jer.12:5).

     But many will heed the “still, small voice” of Christ’s last call, “come out of her My people…” (Rev.18:4). The true mettle of their characters will be revealed before everyone. The gentle decency of Christ’s voice will be recognized and obeyed, as the Saviour said, “But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers…I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine...And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” John 10:2-16.

PART VII: CONCLUSION OF PREPARATION

     In planning for the Sunday Law Exodus, a conference is imperative to determine our individual areas of expertise. We can then combine our talents; and through diligent prayer, discussion and study, solve the questions regarding:

1. Assigning particular responsibilities according to the individual's area of expertise.
2. What tools and equipment are needed to provide basic care and sustenance for those faithful to GOD’S Voice (in Word and Spirit) in their lives.
3. Estimates for water and food consumption per person.
4. The medical needs ranging from natural remedies to dental and moderate surgery.
5. A thorough knowledge of nature trails and routes that our people can freely move, in the time when the underground railroad is conveying GOD’S people from the cities to the places of refuge.

     The vital goals of this work include:

1. Diligent preparation to strategically place outpost centers (EMRs) far away from densely populated areas, which will also provide a place of refuge as our nation’s ruin proceeds as was prophesied.
2. Raise a suitable awareness that all who enter this work may share the joy in GOD’S assurance for its indispensability.
3. Provide enough tents and washroom facilities to accommodate thousands of people who respond to the Loud Cry of Revelation 18:1-4, who the LORD will lead and bring to the nearest EMR.
4. Reserve modest quantities of food, water, medicine, and fuel, along with essential medical, farming, and tools so as to have a reasonable level of self-sufficiency.
5. Study the laws pertaining to the necessity of large groups legally congregating on private property for a lengthy period of time.
6. Have a thorough knowledge of evacuation routes to move numbers of people to our final refuge in solitary country-sides, and/or in our national parks under federal government control.

     This preparation for the Sunday Law Exodus will help in:

1. Bringing a greater unity to the body of Christ.
2. Raising the level of awareness to the Bible lessons, which were designed for the last generation of Christians.
3. Educating congregations to the importance of abandoning worldly possessions to ease the transition to the time when all possessions will be discarded, (even those presently in the service of Christ).
4. Acclimating to a presently unknown environment while gaining lessons and experience in the wilderness regions.

     There are many lessons, regarding life’s essential needs, which are vital to know that our members who have had experience as Boy Scouts, outdoorsmen, those who served with the armed forces, as well as those with farming, medical and mechanical skills, can unite and pool their talents for the purpose of alleviating the early pains of the faithful, Bible advocates.

     The children of GOD are under our corporate watch-care. GOD’S wisdom has designed that this honor and responsibility be shared as a means of uniting our hearts, and cooperate with the Holy Spirit through the ministration of holy angels (Jn.14:26; Heb.1:14) to help fill Christ’s Kingdom with the sheep that are presently lost but who will hear His Voice and follow it to the end.

     By having on paper a decisive and realistic operations manual from the accumulated knowledge and resources, we will create a buffer for multitudes who could not acclimate otherwise, because of physical weakness, or character weakness. At this time in history a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of GOD’S children is indispensable.

     Until our nakedness is clothed with Christ’s Garment of Truth (the Righteousness of His Word of ultimate deliverance), and complete the Gospel commission through the indwelling Holy Ghost, trillions of GOD’S creatures will continue to perish in sorrow and anguish every single day. The indifference shown to the issues before us shows to what extent the lack of discernment and even spiritual indolence rules in the minds of many Christians. But the joyful rest brought about through humble obedience to the tasks GOD has assigned to us individually is our privilege to choose. We merely weigh the value of His words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant…enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Matt.25:23. This work of preparation promises to bring gladness of heart to the Saviour as it is written:

Prov. 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Prov. 10:3-5 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Luke 14:28-30 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Mark 14:8 She [Mary Magdalene] hath done what she could.
Prov. 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

     All cultural and doctrinal disagreement between us will stand rebuked in light of the coming global holocaust that we as a people must face together.