The rebellion of Laodicean Adventism in 1863, has been typified by the curse pronounced against rebuilding Jericho.

Pobuna laodicejskog adventizma 1863. godine predočena je prokletstvom izrečenim protiv ponovne izgradnje Jerihona.

And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it. Joshua 6:26.

I tada ih Jošua zakle govoreći: Proklet bio pred Gospodinom čovjek koji ustane i sagradi ovaj grad, Jerihon; na svome prvencu položit će njegove temelje, i na svome najmlađem sinu podići će njegova vrata. Jošua 6:26.

The rebellion of Laodicean Adventism in 1863, has been typified by the builders rejecting the corner stone.

Pobuna laodicejskog adventizma 1863. godine predočena je time što su graditelji odbacili ugaoni kamen.

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. Matthew 21:42, 43.

Isus im reče: Niste li nikada čitali u Pismima: Kamen koji odbaciše graditelji, taj postade zaglavni kamen ugaoni; to je djelo Gospodnje i čudesno je u našim očima? Zato vam kažem: Kraljevstvo Božje oduzet će se od vas i dat će se narodu koji donosi njegove plodove. Matej 21,42.43.

The rebellion of Laodicean Adventism in 1863, has been typified by Aaron’s golden calf.

Pobuna laodicejskog adventizma 1863. godine bila je predočena Aronovim zlatnim teletom.

For they said unto me, Make us gods, which shall go before us: for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. And I said unto them, Whosoever hath any gold, let them break it off. So they gave it me: then I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf. And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies). Exodus 32:23–25.

Jer mi rekoše: Načini nam bogove koji će ići pred nama; jer za ovoga Mojsija, čovjeka koji nas je izveo iz zemlje egipatske, ne znamo što je s njim bilo. I rekoh im: Tko ima zlata, neka ga skine sa sebe. Tako mi ga dadoše; tada ga bacih u oganj, i izađe ovo tele. I kad Mojsije vidje da je narod gol; (jer ga je Aron obnažio na njihovu sramotu među njihovim neprijateljima). Izlazak 32:23–25.

The rebellion of Laodicean Adventism in 1863, has been typified by Jeroboam’s two golden calves.

Pobuna laodicejskog adventizma 1863. godine bila je predoznačena Jeroboamovim dvama zlatnim teletima.

If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again unto their lord, even unto Rehoboam king of Judah, and they shall kill me, and go again to Rehoboam king of Judah. Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan. 1 Kings 12:27–29.

Ako ovaj narod bude odlazio prinositi žrtve u Domu Gospodnjem u Jeruzalemu, tada će se srce ovoga naroda opet obratiti njihovu gospodaru, Roboamu, kralju Judinu, pa će mene ubiti i vratiti se Roboamu, kralju Judinu. Stoga se kralj posavjetova te načini dva zlatna teleta i reče im: Previše vam je ići u Jeruzalem; evo tvojih bogova, Izraele, koji su te izveli iz zemlje egipatske. I jednoga postavi u Betelu, a drugoga stavi u Danu. 1 Kings 12:27–29.

The rebellion of Laodicean Adventism in 1863, has been typified by the prophet from Judah who died between the ass and the lion.

Pobuna laodicejskog adventizma 1863. godine bila je predočena prorokom iz Jude koji je umro između magarca i lava.

And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back. And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase. 1 Kings 13:23, 24.

I dogodi se, nakon što je pojeo kruh i nakon što je popio, da mu je osedlao magarca, naime proroku kojega je bio vratio. A kad je otišao, lav ga susrete na putu i usmrti ga; i njegovo mrtvo tijelo bijaše bačeno na putu, a magarac je stajao pokraj njega, i lav je također stajao pokraj mrtvoga tijela. 1 Kraljevima 13:23, 24.

The rebellion of Laodicean Adventism in 1863, has been typified by the tenth test of ancient Israel that began their wandering in the wilderness.

Pobuna laodicejskog adventizma 1863. godine bila je predoznačena desetom kušnjom drevnoga Izraela, koja je započela njihovo lutanje pustinjom.

But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice; Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it. Numbers 14:21–23.

Nego, tako ja živim, sva će se zemlja ispuniti slavom Gospodnjom. Jer svi oni ljudi koji su vidjeli moju slavu i moja čudesa što ih učinih u Egiptu i u pustinji, pa su me sada već deset puta iskušavali i nisu poslušali moj glas, zacijelo neće vidjeti zemlju za koju sam se zakleo njihovim očima; niti će je vidjeti ijedan od onih koji su me izazivali. Ali moj sluga Kaleb, jer je u njemu bio drukčiji duh i potpuno me slijedio, njega ću uvesti u zemlju u koju je išao, i njegovo će je potomstvo baštiniti. Brojevi 14:21–23.

The apostle Paul taught:

Apostol Pavao poučavao je:

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 1 Corinthians 10:11.

A sve im se to događalo za primjer; a zapisano je za opomenu nama, nad kojima su došli svršeci vjekova. 1. Korinćanima 10,11.

Commenting on that prophetic principle, Sister White said:

Komentirajući to proročko načelo, sestra White je rekla:

“Each of the ancient prophets spoke less for their own time than for ours, so that their prophesying is in force for us. ‘Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.’ 1 Corinthians 10:11. ‘Not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.’ 1 Peter 1:12. . . .

„Svaki od drevnih proroka govorio je manje za svoje vrijeme nego za naše, tako da je njihovo prorokovanje na snazi za nas. ‘A sve se to njima događalo za primjer: i napisano je za opomenu nama, kojima su došli svršeci svijeta.’ 1. Korinćanima 10:11. ‘Njima je bilo objavljeno da ne služe sebi, nego nama, u onome što vam je sada javljeno po onima koji su vam propovijedali evanđelje po Duhu Svetom poslanom s neba; u što anđeli žele zaviriti.’ 1. Petrova 1:12....”

“The Bible has accumulated and bound up together its treasures for this last generation. All the great events and solemn transactions of Old Testament history have been, and are, repeating themselves in the church in these last days.” Selected Messages, book 3, 338, 339.

„Biblija je sabrala i povezala zajedno svoja blaga za ovaj posljednji naraštaj. Svi veliki događaji i svečani prizori povijesti Staroga zavjeta bili su i ponavljaju se u crkvi u ovim posljednjim danima.” Selected Messages, knjiga 3, 338, 339.

The message of the latter rain, according to Isaiah, is a message, for he identifies that the wicked will refuse to hear it, and he describes that message as “line upon line”.

Poruka kasne kiše, prema Izaiji, jest poruka, jer on utvrđuje da će zli odbiti poslušati je, a tu poruku opisuje kao „pravilo na pravilo“.

Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. Isaiah 28:9–13.

Koga će poučiti znanju? I koga će navesti da razumije nauk? One koji su odviknuti od mlijeka i odmaknuti od prsiju. Jer zapovijed mora biti na zapovijed, zapovijed na zapovijed; redak na redak, redak na redak; ovdje malo i ondje malo. Jer će mucavim usnama i drugim jezikom govoriti ovomu narodu. Njima je rekao: Ovo je počinak kojim možete dati umornomu da počine; i ovo je okrjepa; ali oni nisu htjeli čuti. No riječ Gospodnja bijaše im: zapovijed na zapovijed, zapovijed na zapovijed; redak na redak, redak na redak; ovdje malo i ondje malo; da bi pošli, i pali nauznak, i bili slomljeni, i uhvaćeni u zamku, i zarobljeni. Izaija 28:9–13.

Of the six lines we have just identified, and there are of course others we have not pointed out, one emphasizes 1863, as the end of a progressive test that led to wandering in the wilderness. Two emphasize a former covenant people being passed by and replaced by a new chosen people. One marks a curse for rebuilding something that was intended to be left destroyed and abandoned under God’s curse as it was, and another marks a curse for returning where you were forbidden to go. Two provide examples of counterfeits of the two tables of the Ten Commandments, that represented Habakkuk’s two tables.

Od šest linija koje smo upravo utvrdili, a naravno postoje i druge na koje nismo ukazali, jedna naglašava 1863. godinu kao kraj progresivne kušnje koja je vodila lutanju po pustinji. Dvije naglašavaju da je nekadašnji saveznički narod bio zaobiđen i zamijenjen novim izabranim narodom. Jedna označava prokletstvo zbog ponovne izgradnje nečega što je bilo određeno da ostane razoreno i napušteno pod Božjim prokletstvom, onakvo kakvo je bilo, a druga označava prokletstvo zbog povratka onamo kamo vam je bilo zabranjeno ići. Dvije pružaju primjere krivotvorina dviju ploča Deset zapovijedi, koje su predstavljale Habakukove dvije ploče.

The golden calves of Aaron and Jeroboam represent a counterfeit image of jealousy, that represented the counterfeit 1863 chart. When brought together, the two witnesses of Aaron and Jeroboam teach that Habakkuk’s two tables represent one table, the very same way the two tables of the Ten Commandments represent one law of God. Together they become one symbol, that is made up of two when they are brought together. The same prophetic dynamics of the two tables of the law of God exist in Habakkuk’s two tables, and together Aaron and Jeroboam’s counterfeits address that prophetic phenomenon.

Zlatna telad Arona i Jeroboama predstavljaju krivotvorenu sliku ljubomore, koja je predstavljala krivotvorenu kartu iz 1863. godine. Kada se dovedu zajedno, dva svjedoka, Aron i Jeroboam, poučavaju da Habakukove dvije ploče predstavljaju jednu ploču, na isti način na koji dvije ploče Deset zapovijedi predstavljaju jedan Božji zakon. Zajedno postaju jedan simbol, koji se sastoji od dvoga kada se dovedu zajedno. Ista proročka dinamika dviju ploča Božjega zakona postoji i u Habakukovim dvjema pločama, a zajedno Aronovi i Jeroboamovi krivotvoreni prikazi obrađuju taj proročki fenomen.

The first generation of Adventism has been typified by the image of jealousy in Ezekiel chapter eight. The vision that begins on the fifth day, of the sixth month in the sixth year in chapter eight of Ezekiel, continues into chapter nine, where the sealing of the one hundred and forty-four thousand is represented. When addressing the illustration of the sealing of chapter nine, Sister White includes the attribute of God’s character that identifies that it is in the third and fourth generation where God judges those who are disobedient. She therefore incorporates the truth associated directly with the second commandment, which is the commandment that forbids the worship of idols, as were Aaron’s and Jeroboam’s golden calves.

Prvi naraštaj adventizma bio je predočen likom od ljubomore u osmom poglavlju Ezekiela. Viđenje koje započinje petoga dana, šestoga mjeseca, šeste godine u osmom poglavlju Ezekiela nastavlja se u devetom poglavlju, gdje je prikazano pečaćenje sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće. Obraćajući se prikazu pečaćenja u devetom poglavlju, sestra White uključuje obilježje Božjega karaktera koje pokazuje da Bog u trećem i četvrtom naraštaju sudi onima koji su neposlušni. Stoga ona uključuje istinu izravno povezanu s drugom zapovijedi, zapovijedi koja zabranjuje štovanje idola, kao što su bili zlatni telci Aronovi i Jeroboamovi.

“‘And he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writer’s inkhorn by his side; and the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof. And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity: slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.’

„I povika čovjeku odjevenu u lanene haljine, koji je uza se imao pisarsku tintarnicu; i Gospod mu reče: Prođi posred grada, posred Jeruzalema, i stavi znak na čela ljudi koji uzdišu i plaču zbog svih gadosti što se čine posred njega. A drugima reče tako da sam čuo: Pođite za njim kroz grad i udarajte; neka oko vaše ne štedi niti imajte milosti: pobijte do istrebljenja starce i mladiće, djevice i malu djecu i žene; ali ne približujte se nijednomu čovjeku na kojemu je znak; i počnite od Mojega Svetišta. Tada počeše od staraca koji bijahu pred Domom.“

“Jesus is about to leave the mercy seat of the heavenly sanctuary to put on garments of vengeance and pour out His wrath in judgments upon those who have not responded to the light God has given them. ‘Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.’ Instead of being softened by the patience and long forbearance that the Lord has exercised toward them, those who fear not God and love not the truth strengthen their hearts in their evil course. But there are limits even to the forbearance of God, and many are exceeding these boundaries. They have overrun the limits of grace, and therefore God must interfere and vindicate His own honor.

„Isus će uskoro napustiti pomirilište nebeskoga Svetišta kako bi odjenuo haljine osvete i izlio svoj gnjev u sudovima na one koji nisu odgovorili na svjetlo koje im je Bog dao. ‘Jer se zla djela ne kazne brzo, zato je srce sinova ljudskih sasvim predano da čine zlo.’ Umjesto da budu omekšani strpljivošću i dugom snošljivošću koju je Gospodin pokazivao prema njima, oni koji se ne boje Boga i ne ljube istinu učvršćuju svoja srca na svojem zlom putu. Ali i Božja snošljivost ima svoje granice, i mnogi te granice uvelike prelaze. Prekoračili su granice milosti, i stoga Bog mora intervenirati i obraniti svoju čast.“

“Of the Amorites the Lord said: ‘In the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.’ Although this nation was conspicuous because of its idolatry and corruption, it had not yet filled up the cup of its iniquity, and God would not give command for its utter destruction. The people were to see the divine power manifested in a marked manner, that they might be left without excuse. The compassionate Creator was willing to bear with their iniquity until the fourth generation. Then, if no change was seen for the better, His judgments were to fall upon them.

„O Amorejcima Gospodin reče: ‘A četvrto će se koljeno vratiti ovamo; jer se bezakonje amorejsko još nije navršilo.’ Premda se taj narod isticao svojim idolopoklonstvom i izopačenošću, još nije bio napunio čašu svojega bezakonja, i Bog ne bi dao nalog za njegovo potpuno uništenje. Narod je trebao vidjeti kako se božanska sila očituje na osobit način, da bi ostao bez isprike. Sućutni Stvoritelj bio je voljan podnositi njihovo bezakonje do četvrtoga koljena. A potom, ako se ne bi pokazala nikakva promjena nabolje, Njegovi bi sudovi pali na njih.“

“With unerring accuracy the Infinite One still keeps an account with all nations. While His mercy is tendered with calls to repentance, this account will remain open; but when the figures reach a certain amount which God has fixed, the ministry of His wrath commences. The account is closed. Divine patience ceases. There is no more pleading of mercy in their behalf.

„S nepogrešivom točnošću Beskonačni još uvijek vodi račun sa svim narodima. Dok se Njegovo milosrđe pruža uz pozive na pokajanje, taj će račun ostati otvoren; ali kada brojke dosegnu određenu mjeru koju je Bog odredio, započinje služba Njegova gnjeva. Račun je zaključen. Božanska strpljivost prestaje. Nema više zagovaranja milosti u njihovu korist.”

“The prophet, looking down the ages, had this time presented before his vision. The nations of this age have been the recipients of unprecedented mercies. The choicest of heaven’s blessings have been given them, but increased pride, covetousness, idolatry, contempt of God, and base ingratitude are written against them. They are fast closing up their account with God.

„Prorok je, gledajući niz vjekove, imao ovo vrijeme pred svojim očima. Narodi ovoga doba bili su primatelji neusporedivih milosti. Dani su im najodabraniji blagoslovi neba, ali protiv njih su zapisani povećana oholost, lakomost, idolopoklonstvo, prezir prema Bogu i niska nezahvalnost. Oni ubrzano zatvaraju svoj račun s Bogom.“

“But that which causes me to tremble is the fact that those who have had the greatest light and privileges have become contaminated by the prevailing iniquity. Influenced by the unrighteous around them, many, even of those who profess the truth, have grown cold and are borne down by the strong current of evil. The universal scorn thrown upon true piety and holiness leads those who do not connect closely with God to lose their reverence for His law. If they were following the light and obeying the truth from the heart, this holy law would seem even more precious to them when thus despised and set aside. As the disrespect for God’s law becomes more manifest, the line of demarcation between its observers and the world becomes more distinct. Love for the divine precepts increases with one class according as contempt for them increases with another class.

„Ali ono što me navodi da drhtim jest činjenica da su oni koji su imali najveću svjetlost i prednosti postali onečišćeni prevladavajućim bezakonjem. Pod utjecajem nepravednih oko sebe, mnogi su, čak i među onima koji ispovijedaju istinu, postali hladni i nošeni snažnom strujom zla. Opći prezir koji se iskazuje prema istinskoj pobožnosti i svetosti navodi one koji ne održavaju prisnu povezanost s Bogom da izgube svoje poštovanje prema Njegovom zakonu. Kad bi slijedili svjetlost i poslušali istinu iz srca, ovaj bi im se sveti zakon činio još dragocjenijim upravo onda kada ga se tako prezire i odbacuje. Što nepoštivanje Božjega zakona postaje očitije, to crta razgraničenja između onih koji ga drže i svijeta postaje izrazitija. Ljubav prema božanskim propisima raste u jednoj skupini razmjerno kako prezir prema njima raste u drugoj skupini.״

“The crisis is fast approaching. The rapidly swelling figures show that the time for God’s visitation has about come. Although loath to punish, nevertheless He will punish, and that speedily. Those who walk in the light will see signs of the approaching peril; but they are not to sit in quiet, unconcerned expectancy of the ruin, comforting themselves with the belief that God will shelter His people in the day of visitation. Far from it. They should realize that it is their duty to labor diligently to save others, looking with strong faith to God for help. ‘The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.’

„Kriza se brzo približava. Brojke koje se naglo povećavaju pokazuju da je vrijeme Božjeg pohođenja gotovo došlo. Premda nerado kažnjava, ipak će kazniti, i to brzo. Oni koji hode u svjetlu vidjet će znakove približavajuće pogibelji; ali ne smiju sjediti u tihoj, ravnodušnoj očekivanosti propasti, tješeći se vjerovanjem da će Bog zakloniti svoj narod u dan pohođenja. Daleko od toga. Trebaju shvatiti da im je dužnost marljivo raditi na spašavanju drugih, gledajući snažnom vjerom na Boga za pomoć. ‘Mnogo može usrdna molitva pravednika.’”

“The leaven of godliness has not entirely lost its power. At the time when the danger and depression of the church are greatest, the little company who are standing in the light will be sighing and crying for the abominations that are done in the land. But more especially will their prayers arise in behalf of the church because its members are doing after the manner of the world.

„Kvasac pobožnosti nije posve izgubio svoju silu. U vrijeme kada su opasnost i potištenost crkve najveće, malena skupina koja stoji u svjetlu uzdisat će i vikati zbog gadosti koje se čine u zemlji. No osobito će se njihove molitve uzdizati za crkvu, jer njezini članovi postupaju po načinu ovoga svijeta.

“The earnest prayers of this faithful few will not be in vain. When the Lord comes forth as an avenger, He will also come as a protector of all those who have preserved the faith in its purity and kept themselves unspotted from the world. It is at this time that God has promised to avenge His own elect which cry day and night unto Him, though He bear long with them.

Usrdne molitve ove vjerne manjine neće biti uzaludne. Kad Gospod izađe kao osvetnik, doći će i kao zaštitnik svima onima koji su sačuvali vjeru u njezinoj čistoći i sačuvali sebe neokaljanima od svijeta. U to je vrijeme Bog obećao osvetiti svoje izabranike koji Mu viču dan i noć, premda ih dugo podnosi.

“The command is: ‘Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.’ These sighing, crying ones had been holding forth the words of life; they had reproved, counseled, and entreated. Some who had been dishonoring God repented and humbled their hearts before Him. But the glory of the Lord had departed from Israel; although many still continued the forms of religion, His power and presence were lacking.” Testimonies, volume 5, 207–210.

„Zapovijed glasi: ‘Prođi posred grada, posred Jeruzalema, i stavi znak na čela ljudi koji uzdišu i plaču zbog svih gadosti što se čine usred njega.’ Ti koji uzdišu i plaču iznosili su riječi života; ukoravali su, savjetovali i usrdno molili. Neki koji su bili sramotili Boga pokajali su se i ponizili svoja srca pred Njim. Ali slava Gospodnja bila je odstupila od Izraela; premda su mnogi još uvijek nastavili s oblicima vjere, nedostajale su Njegova sila i prisutnost.” Svjedočanstva, svezak 5, 207–210.

To rightly divide the vision of the sealing as set forth by Ezekiel, it is essential to understand the four generations of Adventism. Sister White begins the passage we selected by directly referencing Ezekiel chapter nine, and the portion we have selected also ends with a direct reference of Ezekiel chapter nine. In the passage she says of Ezekiel, “The prophet, looking down the ages, had this time presented before his vision.” Ezekiel saw the circumstances that are occurring during the sealing of the one hundred and forty-four thousand.

Da bi se ispravno razlučilo viđenje pečaćenja kako ga je iznio Ezekiel, nužno je razumjeti četiri naraštaja adventizma. Sestra White započinje odlomak koji smo odabrali izravnim upućivanjem na deveto poglavlje Ezekiela, a i dio koji smo odabrali završava izravnim upućivanjem na deveto poglavlje Ezekiela. U tom odlomku ona za Ezekiela kaže: „Proroku je, dok je pogledom pratio vjekove, ovo vrijeme bilo predočeno pred njegovim viđenjem.” Ezekiel je vidio okolnosti koje se zbivaju tijekom pečaćenja sto četrdeset i četiri tisuće.

In the previous article we identified with three specific passages from the Spirit of Prophecy that Isaiah’s “drunkards of Ephraim,” who in this passage are identified as the “ancient men,” and who in both passages represent the leadership of Jerusalem (Adventism), cannot see that there is to be a mighty manifestation of the power of God as in former years. In this passage the very manifestation of God’s power that they refuse to see will occur as part of the divine judgment which is brought upon them, for it is stated that, “the people were to see the divine power manifested in a marked manner, that they might be left without excuse.”

U prethodnom smo članku, na temelju triju posebnih odlomaka iz Duha proroštva, utvrdili da Izaijini „Efrajimovi pijanci“, koji su u ovom odlomku označeni kao „starci“, i koji u oba odlomka predstavljaju vodstvo Jeruzalema (adventizma), ne mogu vidjeti da treba doći do silne objave Božje sile kao u prijašnjim godinama. U ovom će se odlomku upravo ona objava Božje sile koju odbijaju vidjeti dogoditi kao dio božanskoga suda koji će biti doveden na njih, jer je rečeno da se „narod trebao uvjeriti u božansku silu očitovanu na izrazit način, kako bi ostao bez isprike.“

Laodicean Adventism refuses to see the manifestation of the latter rain that began sprinkling on September 11, 2001, but they will see the climax of that rainfall when the message of the Midnight Cry is repeated in the last days. That message is Islam of the third Woe. Did not the leadership of ancient Israel, who had just crucified their Messiah watch as the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost?

Laodicejski adventizam odbija vidjeti očitovanje kasne kiše koja je počela rominjati 11. rujna 2001., ali će vidjeti vrhunac te kiše kada se poruka Ponoćnoga poklika bude ponovila u posljednjim danima. Ta je poruka islam trećega Jaoa. Nije li vodstvo drevnoga Izraela, koje je upravo bilo razapelo svojega Mesiju, promatralo kako se Sveti Duh izlijeva na Pedesetnicu?

The passage is identifying the church, which by context is represented by Ezekiel as Jerusalem, and the members within the church (Jerusalem), are contrasted by a “little company,” who are also identified as those “that walk in the light,” and are the “faithful few.” The Bible teaches that “many” are called, but “few” are chosen. The subject of the passage includes the wrath of God that is brought upon His people. The people have brought their judgment upon themselves, but God is specific in emphasizing that it is His angels that accomplish the work of destruction. God never lies, and He has promised that it is He that visits the iniquity of men unto the third and fourth generation. To attribute the execution of judgment to any other than God is to deny His character, and suggest He is a liar.

Odlomak prepoznaje crkvu, koja je u ovom kontekstu po Ezekielu prikazana kao Jeruzalem, a članovi unutar crkve (Jeruzalema) suprotstavljeni su „maloj skupini“, koja je također prepoznata kao oni „koji hode u svjetlu“ i koja su „vjernih nekolicina“. Biblija uči da su „mnogi“ pozvani, ali „malo ih je“ izabrano. Predmet odlomka uključuje Božji gnjev koji se izlijeva na Njegov narod. Narod je navukao svoj sud na sebe, ali Bog izričito naglašava da su Njegovi anđeli ti koji izvršavaju djelo uništenja. Bog nikada ne laže i obećao je da On pohodi bezakonje ljudi do trećega i četvrtoga koljena. Pripisati izvršenje suda ikome drugome osim Bogu znači nijekati Njegov karakter i sugerirati da je On lažac.

The passage identifies that when the destroying angels of Ezekiel begin to go through Jerusalem, that it is then that, “the ministry of His wrath commences.” God’s wrath begins with Jerusalem, which is his church, which is Laodicean Adventism.

Ovaj odlomak utvrđuje da, kada anđeli zatirači iz Ezekiela počnu prolaziti kroz Jeruzalem, tada „počinje služba Njegove srdžbe“. Božja srdžba počinje s Jeruzalemom, koji je Njegova crkva, a to je laodicejski adventizam.

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 1 Peter 4:17.

Jer došlo je vrijeme da sud započne od doma Božjega; a ako najprije počinje od nas, kakav će biti svršetak onih koji se ne pokoravaju evanđelju Božjemu? 1 Petar 4,17.

God’s wrath is accomplished by God’s angels, and when their work begins, they are commanded to “smite,” all and to “let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity: slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary.” The wrath of God is carried out by holy angels, and the point we are wishing to identify here is that the commencement of God’s ministry of wrath is accomplished in the fourth generation.

Božji gnjev izvršavaju Božji anđeli, a kada njihovo djelo započne, zapovjeđeno im je da „udaraju“ sve i da „oko vaše neka ne štedi, niti imajte sažaljenja: pobijte posve staro i mlado, i djevojke, i malu djecu, i žene; ali se ne približujte nijednom čovjeku na kojemu je znak; i počnite od Mojega Svetišta.“ Božji gnjev izvršavaju sveti anđeli, a ono što ovdje želimo utvrditi jest da se početak Božje službe gnjeva ostvaruje u četvrtom naraštaju.

We will continue this study in the next article.

Nastavit ćemo ovo proučavanje u sljedećem članku.

And it shall come to pass in the day of the Lord’s sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king’s children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel. In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters’ houses with violence and deceit. And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that there shall be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills. Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off. And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The Lord will not do good, neither will he do evil. Zephaniah 1:8–12.

I dogodit će se u dan Gospodnje žrtve da ću kazniti knezove i kraljevske sinove, i sve koji su odjeveni u tuđinsko ruho. U isti dan kaznit ću i sve one koji preskaču prag, koji kuće svojih gospodara pune nasiljem i prijevarom. I dogodit će se u onaj dan, govori Gospod, da će se čuti glas vapaja od Ribljih vrata, i naricanje od Drugoga dijela grada, i velika lomljava s bregova. Naričite, stanovnici Makteša, jer je sav trgovački narod istrijebljen; svi koji nose srebro bit će iskorijenjeni. I dogodit će se u to vrijeme da ću pretražiti Jeruzalem sa svjetiljkama i kazniti ljude koji su se slegli na svom talogu, koji u svom srcu govore: Gospod neće učiniti ni dobro ni zlo. Sefanija 1,8–12.