Reversing John 3 16

 

This is written for regular readers of fivedoves.  Some references are “inside references”, however, researching the various items mentioned will quickly give any studier an understanding of the time frame involved.


For your consideration, we may also see these days pass.  His will be done.  I am mindful that we have often misunderstood clues, so you can trust I believe to have had a Holy Spirit leading to post this.

 

John 3:16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 

This verse is a description of the beginning of the age of Grace.  We often perceive that the taking up of the church/bride is the end of that age.  So what does it look like if we reverse this verse to see if it tells us something interesting?

 

Following is the result, with one premise, that the reversal reflects the end of the age of Grace.

 

First, the name of John; it means “Yahweh has been gracious”.  Reversed we have something like “Yahweh will no longer be gracious”.  This, of course, would not change the character of God; only that He will display a different aspect of His character going forward.  In Hebrew this might go from “Yowchanan” to “Yowmishphat”, “God of judgment.”

 

Now let’s look at the verse with reverse meaning:


“God of judgment” 6:13  For God judged the world, taking (the fruit of) His only begotten son, that whosoever did not believe in Him should perish (be destroyed) and have eternal death.

 

This indeed, is “the other side of the coin.”  My interest arises from the convergence of many clues as we look for the season of the catching away.  For example:

 

Did you know that the number 613 is pivotal in Judaism?  They count a total of 613 commandments from God.

 

When would “2nd Pentecost” be?

 

What day of the week is that, Charles?

 

Or, that “666” in Revelation may have been rendered “616” in the Dead Sea scrolls.

 

Also, what days are “5, 6, 7” of Tamuz?

 

If Jesus was conceived on Tishrei 1, Rosh Hashanna, (sept. 8, 3 BC?) when might His birthday be?

 

Do Frank M and Ms. Poon know what day is the 96th day of the Hillel calendar (the 74th is May 25, the day I have become aware of these facts)?  Psalm 93 is interesting reading…

 

Continuing, I see here the fifth day of the fourth month, 5 Tamuz.  I found one verse: Ezekiel 1:1:

 

Ezek 1:1  Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.

 

In this verse the word captive means “going into exile”, or “removed”.

The name Chebar has themes of multiplying (over time) and gathering.  In the Tanakh, Ezekiel is the “13th” book.   A caution: the word for “God” here is the general description elohim which might be any creature not from this world.

 

I recently posted regarding Pharaoh lifting up the heads of the baker and butler on the “third day”, which was his birthday.  The baker who worked with leaven/sin was executed while the cup holder of the wine was restored.

 

God has issued several covenants with mankind; Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Jesus and more?  The covenants with Noah, Moses and Jesus all seem to have occurred before summer.  The summer solstice is June 21.

 

On Tzom Tammuz (June 25 in 2013), the Hebrews will be fasting "to awaken hearts towards repentance through recalling our forefathers' misdeeds; misdeeds which led to calamities..."  The Jews looking actively for the return of the Messiah are strongly focused that their repentance is strongly tied to this occurrence.  Further, on Tzom Tammuz, “the 17th of Tammuz will be transformed in the messianic era in a day that "shall be joy to the House of Judah" full of "gladness and cheerful feasts".”  Both quotes are from ou.org.  I wonder how this day is “transformed?”

 

These are “13” reasons I am looking at this season.

GM

 

PS. The only verse with a numeric value of 613 is 1Ch 7:27.  1Ch is the 13th book of the Bible.  The verse: 1Ch 7:27 Non his son, Jehoshua his son.
The name Non means “fish” or “posterity”, the father of Joshua/Jesus.