Trumpets – An Exposition of the Seven Trumpets by James White
Gospel Sounders Rekindling Reformation Ministry
God's purpose in giving the third angel's message to the world is to prepare a people to stand true to Him during the investigative judgment. This is the purpose for which we establish and maintain our publishing houses, our schools, our sanitariums, hygienic restaurants, treatment rooms, and food factories. This is our purpose in carrying forward every line of work in the cause. -1 Manuscript Release 228.2
While the Seven Trumpets of Revelation may have had historical significance and application, these same Seven Trumpets are to have another, FINAL fulfillment in these last days foretelling events that are to transpire AFTER the close of probation [Rev.8:5]…during the Battle of Armageddon…for we read:
“Every form of evil is to spring into intense activity. Evil angels unite their powers with evil men, and as they have been in constant conflict and attained an experience in the best modes of deception and battle, and have been strengthening for centuries, they will not yield the LAST great FINAL contest without a desperate struggle. All the world will be on one side or the other of the question. The battle of Armageddon WILL BE fought, and that day must find none of us sleeping. Wide-awake we must be, as wise virgins having oil in our vessels with our lamps. What is this? Grace, Grace. {1888 761.3}
The power of the Holy Ghost must be upon us, and the Captain of the Lord’s host WILL stand at the head of the angels of heaven to direct the battle. Solemn events before us ARE YET to transpire. TRUMPET AFTER TRUMPET is TO BE sounded, vial after vial poured out one after another upon the inhabitants of the earth. {1888 762.1}
The PRESENT TRUTH significance of these Seven Trumpets needs to be proclaimed to the people, NOT a history lesson.
Gary, your analysis is exactly correct.
I hope our SDA Church wakes up soon to the fact that the final fulfillment of the 7 Trumpets is yet future.