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Escape from Armageddon

by Samuel E. West

226 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #02-0230; ISBN 1-55369-417-1; US$23.00, C$28.00, EUR18.20, £12.70

Through a study of Biblical teachings, commentaries, and ecclesiastical histories, this book leads you through what Apocalyptic events are coming on the earth, when they are coming, why God is bringing such judgments, who will be most affected, and what escape has been provided by God. Learn about the beast and Satanic church of Revelations, image of the beast, mark of the beast, number of the beast; and antichrist.

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Through a study of Biblical teachings, commentaries, and ecclesiastical histories, you will learn exactly what Apocalyptic events are coming on the earth, when they are coming, why God is bringing such judgments, who will be most affected, and what escape has been provided by God.
Learn about the 7000 year dateline of mortal man. The first 2000 years was the Patriarchal Age (Adam to Abraham). Next, was the 2000 year Time of Israel. The next 2000 years was the Time of Gentiles. The last 1000 years will see Jesus return to the house of Israel, gather them from heaven and earth, and establish them as His people for the thousand year Sabbath of Creation and eternity. Heaven will be here on earth; with a New Jerusalem in North America and with Jerusalem as the cities of God and Jesus.
The Bible teaches all of the Apocalyptic events will occur by 2007. Man cannot begin to imagine the horror of these events. They will make the Great Flood seem like a brief shower. Only a third of the house of Israel is to survive. Gentiles will be, "as though they had not been." The world is to be scourged with asteroid/comet impacts, fire, hail, pestilence, famine, and a decease that will end all nations. Death will be more common than life. Only a relatively few will survive.
Here is the untold story of why God stopped speaking to man in 99 AD; and when He was to speak again. The Bible tells how a beast (kingdom) destroyed the Church of Christ, divine authority, and finally every saint of God on the earth. Learn how Constantine, in 325 AD, amalgamated pagan Rome with Christianity; and created this beast of Revelations that was to rule supreme over the souls of man for 1260 years. Discover how the Bible provides the true story of this beast, the image of the beast, the mark of the beast, and antiChrist. There was to be a brief restoration of divine authority in the last days; and then only a very small remnant would remain to offer escape.
When Jesus returns, He is to destroy those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel. This book reveals the true character, attributes, and will of God. Here is the true identity of Jesus Christ. Learn of the original gospel of Christ. The relationship between God and His people is traced from Adam to the end of mortal man. Most important, here is the only Biblical escape from Armageddon; and path to eternal life.

About the Author

Samuel E. West was born in 1938. Even as a youth he was intensely interested in religion. He was baptized at eight years old. The church did not believe in ministers receiving money for their work. This later necessitated full-time work to support his family.
In 1956, he graduated from high school, was ordained an elder, and spent the summer in missionary work. He got married in 1961; and with his wife Mary had four children. They now enjoy eight grandchildren.
Samuel always had an eager desire to explore new horizons in his spiritual and temporal life. He was an active church member, author, treasurer, and designed the new church building used today.
During the summer of 1966, he appreciated the lack of personal satisfaction with his job. He quit, mortgaged what he had, and went to flight school. In only three months he graduated as a commercial pilot and flight instructor.
Finding no satisfactory work in his home town, he moved to Florida with Mary and their two year old son; where he accepted a job with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The next semester he started taking classes; while working full-time. Soon, he was a supervisor over about a third of all flight training. He graduated magna cum laude.
Feeling a need for an even better education, he accepted a job as chief flight instructor with Louisiana Tech University; where he could work and pursue graduate studies. He completed his masters degree in Business Administration. Pilot training under the GI bill ended; and the college flight school was closed.
He continued teaching university classes in business and photography. With his unique aviation and educational experience, he published numerous flight training courses for private pilot to airline transport pilot. Next, he published training courses for air charter companies ranging from single-engine to jet. They are still used across the country.
After completing his educational goals, he operated a photography studio. After a couple years, while still teaching, he closed the studio and helped his wife organize her own local video stores. Sold several years ago, they remain a leader in the area.
During all these years he continued his religious studies. These included the Bible, Ecclesiastic Histories, commentaries, journals, and other Christian and Jewish publications. His thirst for spiritual truth has never been satisfied.
Then, he retired and returned full-time to his first love: the gospel of Christ. Since that time, he has published numerous gospel related books, newsletters, documents, and maintains several religious Web sites.
His unique work experience, education, and religious studies prepared him to reveal this extremely important and untold story of the Biblical Apocrypha. His personal conviction to pass his wisdom to others drove him to offer the most complete analysis of Escape From Armageddon.

Sample Excerpts or Table of Contents

Subjects that address religious beliefs naturally create an element of resistance. Religious attitudes have some of the strongest roots. Please understand that I honor every persons right to believe according to the dictates of their own conscience. Something is wrong! When was the last time God spoke to man? Why did He stop? Is man no longer in need of spiritual guidance? The moral character of man has fell to that described before the Apocalyptic destruction. Now, according to the Bible, God is to destroy about ninety percent of all living things. What went wrong? If we do not find answers, and an escape, we will be like those living in the days of Noah, who "knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Matt. 24:39)
Often, people consider the Bible like a storybook. There is a major difference. Events in this story have been forecast by prophets called of God. Every single prophesy has been perfectly accurate, even to the year. Science is just now beginning to prove the truths of the Bible. One of the most difficult stories for many to believe has been the story of Noah and the Great Flood. Now, expeditions are finding remains of the ark; where they had been found centuries before. Josephus, a notable historian that was contemporary with Jesus, wrote, "However, the Armenians call this place The Place of Descent; for the ark being saved in that place, its remains are shewn there by the inhabitants to this day." (Antiquities of the Jews, 3.5) Civilizations across the world tell a story similar to that in the Bible. The probability this event actually took place is now being recognized by many as a certainty. There is another parallel event to the Great Flood: the great destruction of the last days. Soon the earth is to be burned with fire, and many of the inhabitants killed by a horrible desolation, famine, pestilence, and decease. The first prophecy of this event was by Adam. "And that their inventions might not be lost before they were sufficiently known, upon Adam's prediction that the world was to be destroyed at one time by the force of fire, and at another time by the violence and quantity of water, they made two pillars; the one of brick, the other of stone... this remains in the land of Siriad to this day." (Ibid., 2.3) The Bible abounds with prophecies of this time. "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. 24:6) This book is especially for those who have an open mind, a brave heart, want above all other things to know the truth, escape these destruction, and live with Jesus and all of the saints of God, during the Sabbath of Creation. Take the helm, be brave, pray, and "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Tim. 2:15)
Come with me. The goal of this study is to provide you with answers to when these events will occur, an understanding of the events, who they are to come upon, why such a desolation is coming on man, and what escape has been provided by God.
Datelines of major events in the mortal life of man will be discussed. Most important are those to occur in this generation. The Bible tells of a 7000 year time period, and a short season, allotted to man from Adam to the end of mortal man. Abraham was born about 2000 years after the fall of Adam; and Jesus about 4000 years after Adam. The second return of Jesus, the destruction of the wicked, the establishment of His kingdom on the earth, and beginning of the Millennium are to occur after 6000 years have elapsed (2000 AD). Jesus gave the time as 2007 AD (Luke 21:24). The first 2000 years were the Patriarchal times, the next 2000 years the times of Israel, and the last 2000 years the times of the Gentiles. The times of Israel ended before the times of the Gentiles could be opened. The times of the Gentiles had to end before the return of the times of Israel; shortly before the return of Jesus. After the thousand year Sabbath of Creation (Millennium), a short season is to follow; and then comes the end of mortal man.
This study includes both Biblical dateline events; and answers to their cause through a study of spiritual events. The fall of Adam (a dateline event) was the result of his violation of the law of God (a spiritual event). Biblical prophecy regarding those events shortly before, during, and after the second coming of Jesus is of primary concern; because, according to Biblical dating, that time is in the very near future. A major part of Biblical prophecy addresses these last days and Apocalyptic events.
The latter days include the time from Jesus to the end of mortal man. The last days include the time shortly before the second coming of Jesus to the end of mortal man. End time refers to the short season at the end of the Millennium and the end of mortal man. Although these terms are often used synonymously, these distinctions will be used in this book.
Apocalypse refers to either the ultimate destruction of mortal man, or revelations concerning such events. The term Apocalyptic events will be used to describe the events surrounding the return of Jesus; as it will seem like the end of the world. Armageddon (16:16) is the place where the army of the world will be gathered against Israel, shortly before the return of Jesus. Most of these will die. It will take Israel seven months to bury the dead. As both of these terms have been commonly used to describe events surrounding the return of Jesus, they will be used synonymously in this book. Escape from Armageddon will be used to describe how to escape from the desolation, and join with the saints of the God, in these last days.
The days of sorrow include the time approaching the return of Jesus. These are primarily brought upon man by his wickedness and love of pleasure. They include wars, terrorism, disasters, decease, and spiritual depravation. Spiritual truth will be harder to find than the proverbial needle in the haystack. "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it." (Amos 8:11)
The days of tribulation include the Apocalyptic events coming upon man during the short period before, and during, Jesus return. These will reach a climax at His return in the day of the Lord. No one can imagine the horror of this destruction. Men will seek death and hide in the dens of the rocks. It will be a judgment from the Almighty. The majority of man will die from this desolation, fire, famine, and pestilence. It will has been compared in the Bible to the destruction by water in the days of Noah. The Bible indicates two-thirds of God's chosen people, the house of Israel, will be consumed; and possibly ninety percent of the rest. The destruction is all inclusive; involving men, beasts, birds, fish, and everything on the earth.
Excerpts from APOCALYPTIC EVENTS

Many people around the world are beginning to appreciate Apocalyptic events are real; and are in the near future. Most people remain oblivious to the horror and reality of these events; and why they are coming on the world.
There are three distinct series of events during the last generation. Jesus referred to the first events as the days of sorrow. "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows." (Matt. 24:6-8) For the most part, these are man-made events. This is an accurate description of this generation. The earth is beginning to display the distress caused by man's pollution. These are the first warnings. Peace will gradually be taken from the face of the whole earth.
The second type of Apocalyptic events are to begin near the end of this generation. The destruction begins with asteroid (comet) impacts ("a mountain on fire" "great star on fire"), followed by hail and fire mingled with blood, fresh and salt water being contaminated, all green grass being burned, famine, locusts and pestilence, grievous sores, scorching heat, and a desolating decease. It will be so horrible men "in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them." (9:6)
The third type of Apocalyptic events begin with the return of Jesus. An army of the world is to be gathered against Israel, "into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon." (16:16) Jesus is to return and fight for His people with a great earthquake and a terrible hail; which destroys that army and the nations of the world. It will take Israel seven months to bury the dead. Then, the army of the Lord is brought against the remainder of man (immortals against mortals). Few will survive.
When an event either does not appear real, is traumatic, is perceived to be in the distant future, or is not fully understood, people fail to appreciate the reality of the event. The judgment of the Lord upon the world will soon become a reality. It is at the doorstep. Death will be far more common than life. There will be no second chances! Opportunity will exist for only a moment longer. When the seventh angel sounds, death will cover the earth like a flash flood. The best of times will soon become the worst of times. Most will become the last of their tribe, "the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root [progenitors] nor branch [children]." (Mal. 4:1)
The days of tribulation bring judgments of God similar to those that came on the antediluvians, Egypt, Sodom, and Gomorra. Here is destruction from the Almighty. Billions will die. Tribulations will first appear as natural events: asteroid (comet) impacts, earthquakes, severe weather, fire, famine, decease, and pestilence.
They are to begin near the end of this generation of 1967 - 2007. A sign of this time was given by comet Hale-Bopp in 1997. On its previous trip it was the birth star of Abraham. Its three tails rh of a rapture, in which all who accept Jesus as their Savior will be caught up into heaven seven years before the day of the Lord. It is contrary to Biblical teachings. First, their timing is wrong. They speak of Jesus returning in 2000 AD. OOPS, wrong! The year 2000 AD was actually 1996. They should have all been gone by 1997. Even if the dateline is 2007, they should already be gone. Why are they still on the earth? Second, the rapture is for those alive when Jesus returns. "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." (1 Thess. 4:16, 17) "And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem." (Isa. 4:3) Jesus returns to the Jews on mount Olives, not to the Gentiles.
Third, it is not a simple belief that will save men; but, complete obedience to the law of God. "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" (James 2:19, 20) "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matt. 28:19, 20)
Excerpt from THE BEAST OF REVELATIONS

Perhaps the most enlightening prophecies in the Bible, concerning Christianity, are the Revelations of John; which tell of a (symbolic) beast (with seven heads and ten horns). Those who become directly associated with the beast, will die during Apocalyptic events. They will then be cast into "a lake of fire and brimstone;" (19:20) and will have no part in the first resurrection. (20:4) Jesus warned, "fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matt. 10:28) The beast will not only "kill the body;" but it will destroy "both soul and body in hell."
John speaks of a dragon and two beasts; which are three administrations of the same government. The dragon existed in the days of John, "a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads." (12:3) The dragon was to destroy the Church of Christ; and "make war with the remnant" of divine authority. (12:17) The Church of Christ, and at least most divine authority, were destroyed by this "great red dragon." The first beast also had "seven heads and ten horns." (13:1) This beast changed; as it had "the name of blasphemy" on his heads, identifying it was as now both a church and state power. (13:1, 5) A second beast John calls "another beast." (13:11) As this beast "exerciseth all the power of the first beast" (13:12), it is another administrative form of the same nation. Together they were given power "to overcome them [saints of God]: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." (13:7)
John also writes of an "image of the beast." (13:14) This image is not a nation; but, a group of people (churches) sharing the same fundamental doctrines as the beast.
There is also a "mark of the beast." (13:16) This is evidently some sign that represents paganism, idolatry, and apostasy; and is closely associated with the beast. It could be both symbolic and visible. John gave several clues to identify the beast. "And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman [and beast] sitteth." (17:9) "Here is wisdom," the number of the beast "is the number of a man;" whose number is 666. (13:18)
The first woman (church) mentioned by John is the Church of Christ. John symbolically represented the Church of Christ as, "a woman clothed with the sun (12:1). The beast woman is a worldwide church directly associated with the beast. "So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns." (17:3) The beast woman will be discussed in the next chapter.
The importance of identifying the beast, and the beast woman, is essential to salvation and escape from Armageddon. Those who either worship the beast, his image, or receive his mark, will be destroyed physically on the earth; and will be cast spiritually "into a lake of fire burning with brimstone." (19:20) "And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." (14:11) They will have no part in the first resurrection (when Jesus returns); but, will have to spend the next thousand years with the dead (20:4).
Excerpts from THE BEAST WOMAN

She is called the "great whore" because she is not the bride of Christ; but usurps his name (authority). She received her authority from the unbaptized, pagan Roman Emperor Constantine. She sat on, and received her power from, the beast; rather than from God. As the mother of all Christian churches who usurp the authority of God, she is the "great whore," "THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS." Having lost all authority from God, she embraced Gentile kings; and received her support from the purses of ungodly and usurping Emperors. She has prostituted herself to the nations of the world; as the Church of Christ. She denies revelation to man, by which divine authority is vested. "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." (2 Tim. 3:5) "...worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (19:10)
Those who either worshipped the beast, his image, or have received his mark upon their foreheads will not be resurrected when Jesus returns; but, "lived not again until the thousand years were finished." (20:4, 5) Who wants to join them? The beast, image of the beast, and Mystery, Babylon the Great will soon:
suffer from locusts, like the torment of scorpions for five months,
have noisome and grievous sores and gnaw their tongues due to the pain,
be plagued with death, mourning, and famine; and be utterly burned with fire,
suffer the fierceness of the wrath of God,
be cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone,
be tormented with fire and brimstone for ever and ever, and
will not share in the resurrection of the just; but remain with the dead a thousand years.

Excerpt from GOD AND MAN

Direct communication with God was realized from Adam to Noah, from Noah to Abraham, from Abraham to Malachi (432 BC), and through Jesus and the Apostles (27 - 30 AD). The time from the fall of Adam to Jesus was about 4000 years. Abraham lived 2000 years after Adam, and 2000 years before Jesus. We have only to read the Bible to understand God's association with man. The Great Flood was in 2344 BC. Noah lived 950 years; from 2944 BC; to 1994 BC. He knew every generation from Adam's grandson, Enos, to Abraham. Abraham lived 175 years; from 2052 BC, until 1877 BC. Abraham was 58 years old when Noah died. Knowledge of God and His laws was easily passed from Adam to Abraham; and from Abraham to Jesus.
It is most likely that every generation of first born sons, from Adam to Abraham, had direct communication with God. Adam (Gen. 3:8), Enoch (Gen. 5:24), Noah (Gen. 6:9, 13), Abraham (Gen. 18:1, 22), Jacob (Gen. 32:24, 28, 30), Moses (Ex. 33:11), and Ezekiel (Ezek. 1:26, 27) all spoke with God face to face; and knew Him as a familiar friend. The Apostle John, in the last book of the Bible, mistook an angel for God (19:10). He had seen God on the day the Father ordained Jesus (Matt. 17:2; Mark 9:2). John also knew the appearance of God, by having known Jesus. "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person." (Heb. 1:3)
The Bible, from the first book to the last, testifies of man's direct communication with God. Soon, God will again speak to Israel. "As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you: And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out. And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face. Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD." (Ezek. 20:33-36) God allows man to be the master of his own destiny. We can either be a follower and a conformist, or we can use our free moral agency and be an independent thinker. Only an independent thinker becomes the master of his own destiny. "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead." (Acts 17:30, 31) God will not make man do anything; and Satan cannot. Satan, thou, has always been the great deceiver and tempter of man. God will provide spiritual direction to all saints of God who obey His laws, and ask in perfect faith (James 1:5).
Excerpts from GOD, GOSPEL, AND ETERNAL LIFE

We must have a correct understanding of God, before we can have faith in God. When you think about your Mother, do you think about her personally? Or, do you just think of the concept of Mother? People all over the world worship a god in heaven. Only the God of Israel can hear your prayers, effect your escape from Armageddon, and provide an inheritance of eternal life. There is no "Thus saith the Lord" in Babylon. The god of Babylon is deaf and dumb. God established only one plan for man to enter the kingdom of God: the gospel. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." (Rom. 1:16) Jesus obeyed the gospel. "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." (John 3:5)
In the beginning, the saints of God were called the sons of God. "That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose." (Gen. 6:2) This name predates the mortal existence of man. "Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding... When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?" (Job 38:4, 7) The term was used in the days of the Apostles. "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." (Rom. 8:14) It will still be used when Jesus returns, "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." (1 John 3:2)
In the beginning, those who fell away, and lost divine authority, were simply called the sons of man. In the days of Noah, the word heathen/Gentile, came into use. Both of these words are derived from the same root word, "goi." They are synonymous.
Every people in the world believe there is a god. The God of the Bible is unique among all the invisible and voiceless gods of the Gentiles. He is a living God. He spoke with man for the 2000 year period from Adam to Abraham; and the 2000 year time of Israel. The 2000 year time of the Gentiles, when God was silent, is a result of their own iniquity. The entire account in the Bible is the story of God's direct relationship with His people. Anytime God had a people on the earth that He recognized as His own, he sent prophets to communicate with them. Why did He become silent? God does not change. "Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear." (Isa. 59:1, 2) Only sin and disbelief separate man from God. When God ceases to speak with man, he needs to examine himself.
All Biblical accounts of the last days teach of Israel being restored as the people of God, being gathered from the four corners of the earth, and living with Jesus, in Jerusalem, for the Sabbath of Creation. "And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart." (Jer. 24:7)
The first principles of the gospel only open the door to the kingdom. Afterwards, everyone must live in conformity with the laws of God the rest of his life. Love of God is perfected in obedience. "If ye love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15) Love of man is perfected in the pure love of Jesus that was manifested towards all. "And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Cor. 13:13)

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