Six, Sin and the 6000 years of World Kingdoms Part One
 
When I started to study this subject in the Bible, I really was not to happy because the first five numbers that I wrote about all had some kind of hope attached to them. Even the number 2 and 4 present some good news when one studies the latter part of the meaning. I can not say the same thing for the identity of the number 6 because it involves the evils of Satan resulting in sin and weakness. What I can say is the root of this very principle seems to imply that the kingdoms of this world will last for 6000 years or at the very least in that approximate area. We are seconds away from the end of this time limit that God has given mankind.
 
In all fairness there are some very good ministries that are winning souls by teaching the prophetic word of God that do not believe what I just said. Some of them are highly intelligent and very effective and will no doubt go up in the hall of faith in heaven. They are convinced we are right on the edge of the rapture,tribulation and the millennium. I do not stop supporting them just because they don't believe the exact same way I do. As long as they are biblical sound, speak of the urgency of the hour and reach out to win lost souls for Jesus Christ. This is why whoever you are or wherever you may be in life, it is important to understand that what I am about to speak of is essential to your future.
 
I have been at numerous points in my life and there are not many I can't relate to; therefore, I know  what it is like to talk to God and ask Him if He can help me get my life right with Jesus Christ. Wherever you may be, just try and be open before God with as much sincerity, if you decide to read these articles which will come out in three parts right in a row over a time span of three days. I am pretty sure you will be convinced that the time is very short. Hopefully you will become convicted, and realize that what I am talking about very much involves your future and allow the Son of the Living God to perform His will in your life.
 
To switch gears a little, it is kind of comical to me because one of the problems with a person not believing that there is any credence to this whole principle is their best friend down the street probably not only believes we are close to the rapture and return of Jesus Christ but also holds to the opinion regarding 6000 years of earthy kingdoms ruling with Jesus Christ reigning in the seventh millennium. I have actually seen this in real life. I am not even saying it will be exactly 6000 years although I have friends that would. As I explain this general principle I personally believe you will see how close we really are to the return of Jesus Christ.
 
With that being said, I would like to talk about the biblical meaning of the number 6, especially from the backdrop of 6000 years. Keep in mind biblical historians also believed in this principle. Ireneis who was born in 140 A.D. was so dogmatic that he tied the 6 days of creation to things coming to an end after 6000 years. Some ministers will complain that people who believe this are just looking at the model of creation and basing their opinions on this one biblical account. I would respond this principle of 6000 years seems to be all over the Bible.
 
Enoch talked about 7000 years of time with the eighth having no end.Remember the contextual biblical meaning of the number 8 is "new beginnings."  What many people do not realize is each biblical number has a meaning and creation must reflect that appointed direction that God has set forth. God is the author of order not confusion. Let me just say something else. If biblical historians of different previous centuries were writing about this, then I would think it would only be reasonable (since we are at the end of 6000 years or in that approximate area) to listen to what they had to say. Don't you find it interesting that all these prophetic occurrences are happening at an exponential rate in this point of time? By the way I am going to explain what I mean by "the end of 6000 years." I will explain in a little bit why I believe planet earth is older than 6000 years of time. So if it is possible, try to stay on the same page with me, because it is easy for somebody to walk away from a subject like this and be confused. To me it is almost inevitable that questions will come to your mind, but it is exciting to see that the return of our Lord Jesus Christ is very soon!
 
The Epistle of Barnabas later called the Sinaiticus spoke of some theologians, probably around the forth century. They said the same thing that Irenaeis spoke of but they put so much more detail in their book. They wrote of creation in 6 days, a day with the Lord as 1000 years (Psalm 90:4, 2nd Peter 3:8) and human history taking a turn after 6000 years. God bringing all things to an end (specifically world kingdoms), and compared the seventh day of creation to the seventh millennium of human history. They vividly described Jesus Christ Himself judging the ungodly and reigning and resting on the seventh day. They were not just quoting creation. They were quoting Psalm 90.4. "For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night." They were quoting Peter. "But,beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." 2nd Peter 3:8. It's not like this principle is not outlined in the Bible. Even in the Testament of Adam,Seth said his father (Adam) spoke to him about the world lasting for 7000 years in all.Adam was the first person ever created by God so he must have seen this principle for himself from God.
 
I am going to explain many truths about the meaning of the number 6. By the time these articles are finished it is possible that you will see what I am trying to say. I believe you will be comforted that our blessed hope is "very" close! Get excited if you are a Christian because you are about to see your Lord Jesus Christ face to face.
 
This had to be done in three parts because I am going to be giving you a background about the history of this number and intertwine the reasons why there has to be 6000 years of strife and turmoil in this world before Jesus Christ takes control of the nations of this world.
 
I believe this will take place in the middle of the 7 year tribulation period as spoken of in Revelation chapter 11, if God desires these 6000 years to be exact. If the 6000 years was meant to be more approximate in nature then I could never make such a statement. I have a feeling that the middle point may be around the fall of 2011 based on other clues, although I could never be sure on this manner.There are specific reasons why I believe the climatic plan of God is coming to a close through His Son Jesus Christ.These reasons do not directly relate to this specific subject that I am writing about, but I would say they correspond in somewhat of an indirect way.
 
There are 7 reverse hebrew nuns in Psalm 107. Six are right in a row. I believe one of the reasons they are consecutive is because they represent 6 millenniums of human history. The reverse nuns are in verses 23,24,25,26,27,28 and 40. 23+24+25+26+27+28=153. This in my opinion is perhaps the most perfect number in the universe for various reasons but what is so remarkable is that it seems to stand for resurrection. Psalm 107 corresponds with the year 2007 prophetically, but I cannot be sure the rapture will take place this year.It would be nice. That is what most people reading these articles are hoping for; however, if it does not happen this year,there is a very good chance this blessed hope event will take place next year in 2008. I can't even be sure on that.What I can say is Daniel 9:24-27 seems to be talking about sabbatical weeks. Since 1992, I have always believed that the 7 year tribulation period would start at the beginning of a cycle. I am about 95% sure that a new one ( a week or 7 years ) is about to recycle in the fall of 2007. According to Exodus 12:1-2, six months have to be added to the fall because God goes by His sacred calendar (the spring) rather than the civil calendar (the fall).God used the civil calendar up until Exodus chapter 12.At this point He switched over to His sacred calendar.The seven year tribulation period must start and end in the Spring because Jesus Christ would never set up His 1000 year rule on any other calendar except His own. The kings of Judah rose to power in the fall, the kings of Israel rose to power in the spring. Jesus Christ will follow that same order. To speak in very simply brief terms, our Savior must start His 1000 year rule and reign in the spring. With much evidence coming in, it is possible that this dreadful time period will start next spring in the year 2008.
 
As far as the rapture is concerned I believe according to 2nd Thes. 2:2-4 and Revelation chapters 4,5, and 6 there has to be some sort of time gap between the Rapture and the start of the 7 year tribulation period.For example, Revelation 4:1-2 describes the rapture of the church but it is not until the reader arrives at Revelation 6:2 that the 7 year tribulation starts on planet earth.  In simple terms we are probably very close to the Lord finally calling His children home to heaven. How long that time gap would be is unknown to me. I am looking at all of this overwhelming evidence, and all I can say is I believe Jesus Christ could come at any moment.Please keep in mind that just because I lean in a given direction regarding these sabbatical cycles or weeks ( 7 years ), I am not dogmatic, but the prophetic Psalms seems to point to this particular cycle coming up.If this is the case then the rapture is very close.
 
I believe we are so near that I don't even look for a date. I could be working in my back yard and in an instant be taken into the glory of heaven. Some people will say the 6000 years is already finished but I am not convinced of that either.Some Christians have the 6000 years ending at the Rapture, others in the middle of the 7 year tribulation period,and others at the end. What I would say is the principle of 6000 years seems to be evident to me.
 
When I studied the number 2, I had to go back to the creation account. To explain in very brief terms, I found out that prior to Adam and Eve being created by God, fallen angels inhabited the earth.This article was posted on fivedoves.com on 01/17/07. I don't believe this world is 6000 years old; however, I do believe we are in that approximate area from the starting point of creation. I think another point I would like to make is God did not make the timing of this subject all that simple because if that were the case people would have figured out dates a long time ago. It is a mystery to be explored.
 
 
This is a very good place to end in Part One because I think you get the basic foundation of what I am trying to convey to you. God will give us a very special blessing in this study. You may want to stay tuned for Part Two which will come out tomorrow because what the Holy Spirit showed me is amazing and exciting! We are so close to the rapture.If you are not a Christian, I certainly hope you will consider coming to the foot of the cross to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. The blessed hope will be such a joyous event with a happy ending. Missing this event will be tragic.Do not let anybody tell you anything different. Once this present dispensation of grace changes after the rapture, words or pictures cannot describe how progressively horrible life on planet earth will become. Stay tuned for Part Two. It would be my delight to share with you some hidden scriptural treasures to encourage you and uplift your spirit as we on a daily basis watch for the return of Jesus Christ.
 
Until tomorrow.
   Bob D.