The Scheduled Closing of Probationary Time and the 2nd Coming of Christ
By Jerry Bowen
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Copyright 2022
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This book is dedicated to all who cherish truth, and follow it no matter where it leads.
Special thanks to my wife for her long hours of editing and formatting and to special friends who assisted with proof reading.
Table of Contents:
Foreword
Introduction –
Chapter 1 – A Target Date?
Chapter 2 – A Blueprint
Chapter 3 – The Predetermined Plan
Chapter 4 – The Close of Probationary Time
Chapter 5 – The Proper Framing
Chapter 6 – The Hebrew Exegesis
Chapter 7 – Numbers the Ultimate Sign
Chapter 8 – The Atonement Process
Chapter 9 – The Biblical Blueprint of Time
Chapter 10 – So Many 6:1 Ratios
Chapter 11 – What Happens Now?
Chapter 12 – The Sealing Time
Chapter 13 – The Revelation Perspective
Chapter 14 – The Revelation Perspective Continues – the next 6:1 ratio
Chapter 15 – The Revelation Perspective Continues – The Last 7 Chapters
Chapter 16 – The Revelation Perspective Continues- the 6:1 ratio and a New Earth
Chapter 17 – The 6:1 ratio for all eternity
Chapter 18 – What does the 6:1 ratio mean to you and me?
Chapter 19 – Does the Blueprint reveal specifics for our time?
Chapter 20 – The 2034 AD Possibility
Chapter 21 – 6:1 Blueprint Diagrams
Chapter 22 – The Elephant in the Room
Chapter 22 – Appendix A- comprehensive list of predictions over thousands of years
Chapter 23 – Appendix B- more of the Scriptures 6:1 ratio examples
Chapter 24 – Appendix C – the dark day of 1780, plus year/day concept
Introduction
Polls conducted in 2012 across 20 countries found over 14% of people believe the world will end in their lifetime, with percentages ranging from 6% of people in France to 22% in the US and Turkey. Belief in the apocalypse is most prevalent in people with lower rates of education, lower household incomes, and those under the age of 35. In the UK in 2015, 23% of the general public believed the apocalypse was likely to occur in their lifetime, compared to 10% of experts from the Global Challenges Foundation. The general public believed the likeliest cause would be nuclear war, while some experts thought it would be artificial intelligence. Only 3% of Britons thought the end would be caused by the Last Judgement, compared to 16% of Americans. Between one and three percent of people from both countries said the apocalypse would be caused by zombies or alien invasion. (stats from wikipedia sources)
Certainly television has played a role in influencing folks when it comes to an apocalypse. It also seems obvious that with these numbers listed above, it leaves a lot of room for multitudes of folks highly distracted or a reflection of masses of folks that don’t really care if or when the end comes. Even if society has been programmed to dismiss the reality of an end-time scenario, I’ve been wondering just how to get across a very sensitive yet timely message to the general public myself, the insights however, fall into a semi-theological category; yet they are very profound as well. I’m not in the main spotlight often, don’t associate with anyone who is, my involvement in Biblical archaeology has occupied much of my spare time over the years, with our research adding an exciting element to the exegesis of Scripture. My decades of construction experience has also aided in the development of this manuscript and our research in general.
On a personal note, my wife and I have a large family and are enjoying several grandkids in our retirement. During our journey together we have searched the Scriptures now for over 40 years and claimed the promises that if one seeks, they will find. Like many Christians we at times think about specific revelations and inspiration from God’s word and the promise from His Son, that He is coming back soon, bringing an end to our current world scenario of sin and woe.
Some of the comments over the years that have caught our attention are those very predictions related to the coming of Christ and the end of the world. Actually, this sentiment has been going on for thousands of years now, numerous individuals have taken the plunge over the cliff so-to-speak, to offer up their prediction(s) concerning the end of the world and the coming of Christ or even some type of a new age. So, when the Lord laid on my heart, what I believed to be a timely message of the end, I hesitated to jump on the bandwagon and be classified as one of those questionable individuals intent on gaining wealth, recognition, and scorn. Actually, this message clarifies perhaps what some had intended from the start, that of sounding an alarm helping folks prepare for the end. But who can known when that is??
History testifies that nearly all of these predictions have failed to occur (some are still in the fulfilling stages), a well-informed, now apprehensive general public, has every right to be put off by another one of those, so-called crack-pot ideas, designed to rattle societies thinking, creating some degree of hysteria, or maybe becoming the plot for the next Hollywood movie.
This, of course, would not be my intent here, as this is a very serious situation; individuals will be lost or saved based on their choices, and time is running out to make that ultimate decision for Christ. Offering up greater insights should help with this process of choosing correctly; one bit of intel from my research revealed that most all the prognosticators had one thing in common. Even if the source of their predictions originated from a hypothesis of systematic Scriptural study and insight; a key element was overlooked. Without the key, the door to making an accurate prediction would always be closed. What you ended up with was typically some claiming a vision, a dream(s), some gut feeling, an impression, an intuition from non-biblical sources (even supposed alien), or an application that was considered a fulfillment of Scripture, such as in the case of the Millerite movement back in the 1840’s. And though likely very sincere and trusting in the leading of the Spirit, these individuals unknowingly were actually setting themselves up for ridicule, hardship, rejection and even scorn.
This sentiment though has worked against society’s ability to be prepared for the inevitable. Christ is coming soon according to His own promise, the question is, does Scripture reveal an approximate time to assist with our preparations? Is now the moment in time when we need to seriously consider these things.
When the apostle Paul makes the statement that we should know the time in which we live that, quote “it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed” (Rom 13:11). Should that message be taken to heart? Did God program into the Scriptures a divine blueprint, that if correctly perceived, would provide humanity a heads-up, revealing such a close of human probationary time?
One other component worth mentioning is also the supernatural element at play. If the enemy of God was intent on preventing any from really being prepared for such a; “final day”, could he not simply inspire many such false-flag predictions, desensitizing the masses into believing no such literal event would ever occur in their lifetime; catching the final generations utterly unprepared; even the church? This is what I believe has occurred over thousands of years. I see the devil as a master in deceptive manipulation, as Scripture reveals, he deceives the masses and even the church, to be at ease in Zion; the result being a people regarded as wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked (spiritually speaking), and totally oblivious to their own spiritual condition. (Rev. 3:17)
I even hear Pastors today making the claim that there’s no reason to create a sense of urgency, to be ready for such an emergency as the 2nd coming of Christ and the end of our current society. This I believe is right from the devil’s playbook. One of the reasons for the feast’s mentioned in the Scriptures (I believe), is to keep these critical events before the people of God.
Just keep the people distracted, comfortable, entertained, too busy working or playing to realize that probations hours are speedily flowing through the proverbial hourglass of time. The word of God very aptly describes the condition of the masses near the end; they are drunk with the cares of this life (Eph 5:14-18), totally oblivious that probation’s door is soon to close, sealing their fate forever (Rev.22:11-12). As you know someone drunk cannot be vigilant, they will not be sober, alert to any danger.
In all this indifference within Christianity and craziness in the world we call life, God’s impression to me was; don’t worry about the past, or even the future, or even contemporary thinking or political correctness, just share with the world, “My Blueprint”. So here goes, I’ve just got to do it!
“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing, knowing is not enough: we must apply. Being wiling is not enough; we must do”
Leonardo Da Vinci
Chapter 1 – A Target Date?
After reviewing Wikipedia’s comprehensive list of predictions that have been made over the last 2,000 years , I can understand completely why folks are disturbed with the thought of another consideration being presented. I’m listing their complete compilation for your review in Appendix A at the end of the book in appreciation for the work and research that went into the content. I will choose a few examples from each period of time for our initial consideration in this opening chapter. Some of the names and dates you will recognize. Past predictions: First millennium CE 66–70 Simon bar Giora, […]
Chapter 2 – THE BLUEPRINT
A blueprint is a detailed program of action, illustrated on paper; a specific hypothesis typically of a desired structure or project. It is a two-dimensional display of an intended three-dimensional reality. A blueprint is also a clock of sorts; drawings, symbols, and figures that can be measured in time. Based on our definition we could conclude that God’s word as well, is just that – a detailed plan of action, initiated by God Himself, the planning sessions occurred in heaven before the world was ever created. Aspects of this plan would eventually be recorded on paper by men through the […]
Chapter 3 – A Pre-Determined Plan
John the revelator records that Christ was the lamb slain from the foundation of the world, (Rev. 13:8). This is an indication of a well thought-out pre-determined plan of action. Many read these verses with little concern for what they actually mean. We know historically that the Son of God was born in Bethlehem a little over 2,000 years ago, and that He forfeited His life on Calvary’s cross at the age of 33 1/2 in the year 31 AD (Some commentators place His death a year or two later). (Matthew, Ezra, Daniel) Again Scripture records that it was at […]
Chapter 4 – The Close of Probationary Time
We mentioned in the last chapter the closing of the door to Noah’s ark. Just what did this signify? It is important that we define terms such as “probationary” and how they are used in Scripture so there are no misunderstandings. So just what is “probationary time”? Let’s consider three aspects defining this term. First, the time from conception to death for any individual is their own probationary time, but the idea of probation also signifies a time of judgment when our lives are under review. This more legal definition is one that is utilized in our court system. Also, […]
Chapter 5 – The Proper Framing
The proper framing of any structure is secured onto a solid 2 dimensional foundation. The framing adds a three dimensional perspective, defining more clearly the building particulars. It is the skeletal portion of the building on which hang all the finishing implements. If properly perceived the Scriptures also utilize framing, there are numerous examples of a 6:1 framing ratio in the Bible. What circumstances and implements of the human heart would we expect to discover near the close of human probation? A world ready to meet their Savior? a people that have developed a close relationship with Christ; truly their […]
Chapter 6 – The Hebrew Exegesis (interpretation)
Over the centuries interpretations of the Bible have been the main culprit in leading to confusion and multiple religious groups, 30,000 and counting. God’s word clearly states, “He is not the author of confusion, (1 Cor. 14:33), but of peace, as in all churches of the saints”. This denotes an unparalleled harmony of God’s word that should exist. However, this is not what is portrayed in our world today. In truly understanding Scripture one needs the assistance from the Author of the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit, “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into […]
Chapter 7 – Numbers the Ultimate Sign
When folks discuss Eschatology – the study of last-day events, multiple signs and events are usually sighted; wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in diverse places, famine, pestilence, natural disasters and the number one listed occurrence; deception (Matt. 24:5,11). However, one category that is rarely if ever mentioned are the numerical considerations, (numbers). There are numerous numbers mentioned in Scripture and bring to the table tremendous significance, however, these are often ignored by Bible scholars. The main reason for the disregard is all the past predictions that have failed. It’s time to take a closer look at the numbers. If […]
Chapter 8 – Righteous Protocol
The Bible promotes a wonderful PLAN of Salvation, not any one particular single act apart from the entirety of that plan as a means of Salvation. Many within Christianity today have been caught up into a false sense of security by embracing just a portion of the plan and not the entirety of it. This is like attempting to answer a math equation with only one number, (1 + _ = _). This would qualify as a major deception, for what is not said is the culprit; you can’t come up with a correct answer with such little information, it […]
Chapter 9 – The Biblical Blueprint of Time
It’s time in this chapter to get more detail as to how the blueprint is structured. After our last chapter, who among us would believe that God is arbitrary and not capable of dealing succinctly with the problem of sin? Is it possible that He would not follow-through and complete His plan within a structured blueprint of time, God is a God of perfect order, (Ps 40:5) also One who knows the end from the beginning. “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for […]
Chapter 10 – More 6:1 Ratios
At the end of the Last chapter we introduced several 6:1 ratio’s, as this is the numerical ratio denoting the plan of salvation, it is a major theme throughout Scripture. We want to devote more time and present more details concerning this as it is the main premise concerning the blueprint of time. The fact that God establishes this ratio of time from the very beginning with the weekly cycle is very relevant. Most all of our aspects of time are tied to natural phenomena; our “days” to the rotation of the planet on its axis, our “months” to the […]
Chapter 11 – What Happens Now?
With this greater insight concerning the numerical markers and particularly the 6:1 ratio, where does this leave us? Why is this understanding important and relevant? Reading from Revelation 12 verse 9, “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him”. The devil was the once covering cherub nearest the throne of God that rebelled and was eventually cast out of heaven; though not as exalted as he once was, he is more than a […]
Chapter 12 – The Sealing Time and the latter rain
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Tim. 2:19. Before the work is closed up and the sealing of God’s people is finished, we shall receive the outpouring of the Spirit of God. Angels from heaven will be in our midst; even now we could be entertaining them. “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares”. (Heb. 13:2) Our heavenly Father does not make claims at our hands which we could […]
Chapter 13 – The Revelation Perspective
When dealing with the structure of the book of Revelation it is important to have an understanding of the Jewish mindset, especially concerning prophecy. Many attempt to interpret the book through western protestant glasses. This will lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and incorrect conclusions. The book of Revelation was written from a Jewish perspective and for a Jewish audience initially. At least the first ten years and 250,000 members of the Christian dispensation were basically of Jewish descent. It wasn’t until after this foundation had been well established that the Gospel began making significant inroads into Gentile communities. The first journey […]
Chapter 14 – Revelation’s Perspective Continues – the next 6:1 ratio
Chapters eight through fourteen are considered in this chapter and reflect the next 6:1 framing section. Chapters 8 and 9 reveal the first six trumpets sounding, with the 7th not mentioned until chapter 11:15. This is a similar intentional literary technique that we see used by John concerning the seals. The seven seals (Rev.5-6) are divided by chapter 7 of Revelation, the first six are listed as sounding in chapter 6, the last one, number 7, is not presented until Rev. 8:1. This division seems intentional, as the last seal takes place either during or after the millennial period. This […]
Chapter 15 – Revelations Perspective Continues
The Last Seven Chapters – Another 6:1 Ratio The first verse of chapter 15 infers that the preceding chapters concerning the trumpets is the partial wrath of God; as compared with now, after probation closes His full or completed wrath against sin. This is highlighted from both chapters 8 and 15, you may have noticed the parallel in these Chapters; both groups of angels are in the temple coming from the throne of God, one group has trumpets the other bowls or plagues. The determining constant factor is the close of human probation, with one group presenting the partial wrath […]
Chapter 16 – Revelation’s Perspective
After the 6:1 Ratio a New Heaven and Earth The conclusion of Chapters 15-20 end with the saints in Heaven during the 1,000-year millennial period, God invites the saints to audit the books, the recordings of the angels, designated by God to provide an accurate accounting of each person’s life. This indeed is a most interesting development, for who would question God’s assessment concerning who should be saved and who would be among the lost. It might appear obvious that this consideration is what brought heaven to the place of rebellion once before. Lucifer, the light bearer, one of the […]
Chapter 17 – The Revelation Perspective – The 6:1 Ratio for All Eternity
The last chapter of Revelation is a fulfillment of the many promises of God to provide for His people through all eternity. Access to the tree of life you’ll notice, (Rev. 22:14) is presented; this is the vehicle God uses to provide the gift of eternal life. Many may have imagined just what that tree would look like, maybe even pictured themselves standing around that tree picking from its branches the life sustaining fruit. The beginning of chapter 22 is an extension of 21 providing additional information concerning what to expect when we reach the other side. The tree of […]
Chapter 18 – What does the 6:1 ratio mean for you and me?
Over the last century many have fallen victim to feelings, impressions, or outright guessing to offer up a supposed time of the end. The list is long and perhaps distinguished with many from various cultures, educational backgrounds, or self-appointed positions. Their predictions are designed to excite, perhaps produce fear, generate money or wealth, or recognition and fame. This is not the intended purpose of this publication. Some shy away from the idea that the Plan of Salvation would be that of a divine blueprint. The thought that God’s plan would consist of only some kind of a beginning, but we […]
Chapter 19 – Does the blueprint reveal it is our time to know?
It is quite normal for anyone to want to know when certain events will occur mentioned in God’s word. Jesus himself dealt with this same thinking when he was here. “When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6) This question is coming after Christ had yielded His life on Calvary and had been raised from the tomb. The Disciples are asking the question at this time because Jesus is about to leave and return to heaven. They are unaware of other aspects on […]
Chapter 20 – 2034 AD possibility
Over the last several years I have listened to many of the conservative radio broadcasters, and they all seem to have at least one perspective in mind. Despite all of the troubles the Dems have gotten us into and I should say the politicians in general. I hear an oft repeated rallying cry that we as a nation will recover; we will get past any nightmare circumstance that develops. We simply need to believe in ourselves and with hard work and determination rise to meet any challenge. They contend that no matter the severity of the situation, we will survive; […]
Chapter 21 – 6:1 Blueprint Diagrams
“It is the voice of Christ that speaks through patriarchs and prophets from the days of Adam even to the closing scenes of time” (DA 799). Not only is the weekly cycle a constant reminder of God’s 6:1 blueprint, which He established at creation, but the Shemitah (God’s 7-year cycle), designed to be a blessing and develop trust, is a reminder as well. The book of Daniel provides some basis for the 6:1 ratio concept. Chapters 8 and 9 introduce the reader to several time prophecies, one which is referred to as the 2,300 day/year prophecy. “Then I heard one saint […]
Chapter 22 – The Elephant in the Room
It is a fact that we have come to a point in time when it seems like no one is willing to tell it like it is. Our political system is a joke, the media has their bios, and even most churches avoid telling the real truth. There is an apprehension that hangs over our society like the preferable sword of Damocles. It seems that no one wants to admit that our planet does have an expiration date; either folks aren’t aware of it, or they don’t want to believe it. I admit it is difficult to wrap ones thoughts […]
23: Appendix A – First millennium CE
This is the comprehensive list found on Wikipedia, that list the numerous predictions of our world coming to an end. 66–70 Simon bar Giora, Jewish Essenes The Jewish Essene sect of ascetics saw the Jewish uprising against the Romans in 66–70 in Judea as the final end-time battle which would bring about the arrival of the Messiah. By the authority of Simon, coins were minted declaring the redemption of Israel. 365 Hilary of Poitiers This early French bishop announced the end of the world would happen during this year. 375–400 Martin of Tours This French bishop stated that the world […]
Appendix B – Scriptures 6:1 ratio Examples
We have thus far considered a number of examples of the 6:1 ratio listed in Scripture, but these have been the more notable that many folks might think of if asked. There are however, others that we have not taken the time to mention with any great detail. We did not want folks to get hung-up on the numbers and miss the point of just what they were pointing too. So here in the Appendix we will list many other examples. Weekly Cycle – I will re-mention the weekly cycle, not only because it is the first of God’s hints […]
Appendix C: The dark Day of 1780
New England’s Dark Day occurred on May 19, 1780, when an unusual darkening of the day sky was observed over the New England states and parts of Canada, even extending as far south as New Jersey. The primary cause of the event is believed to have been a combination of smoke from forest fires, a thick fog, and cloud cover. (Wikipedia) There is also another rational theory that has been presented, that of a fulfillment of Bible prophecy. The 1869 edition of Webster’s Dictionary has the following entry. “THE DARK DAY, May 19th, 1780 so-called on account of a remarkable […]