lowing references will suffice for a study of these statements: Acts 15:13-17; Psa. 51:18; 102:16; Isa. 11:11; Isa.! 60; Jer. 30:3; Jer. 31; 32:36-44; Amos 9:15; Zech. 8:10; Romans 11.)

Antichrist will be Revealed. Paul's statement in 2nd Thessalonians 2:8, that the Antichrist will be destroyed by the brightness of Christ's coming is in itself sufficient proof that there will be no millennium until after the coming of Christ. Moreover, Matt. 24:29-31 assures us that the coming of the Son of Man will be after the Tribulation. Yes, after the marriage supper of the Lamb, Christ will return to earth and establish the millennium-the reign of Christ a thousand years upon the earth.

The Millennium. The Scriptural doctrine of the reign of Christ on earth for a thousand years cannot be shaken. The first it is mentioned is the Sabbath of Genesis, "On the seventh day God rested." It is stated unequivocally in Revelation 20:1-9. The thousand years is repeated six times in this chapter of Revelation. Some try to doubt the fact that it means a thousand years simply because it is mentioned only once-in Revelation. Contrariwise, the Jews themselves have figured it out from the Old Testament Scriptures that there is to be a millennium. This is mainly from the Sabbath idea-the division of time into sevens or weeks. You can follow these Scriptures through: Lev. 23:15, 16, 27, 28; 25:4, 8-12; Jer. 25:11, 12; Dan. 9:2. Also see Psa. 90, and 2 Peter 3:8.

All the great Divines have looked forward to this millennial reign of Christ. It was a subject dear to Hermas, Justin and the Martyrs, Luther, Melancthon, Mede, Milton, Burnett, Isaac Newton, Watts, Charles Wesley, Toplady, and a host of others.

During the millennium we shall surely reign on the

earth with Christ. Scriptural testimony of this is ample: 2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 5:10; Isa. 2:2-5; 4; 11:1-12; 25:6-9; 65: 18-25; Mic. 4:1-4; Zeph. 3:14-20; Zech. 8:3-8; 8:2023; 14:16-21.

Satan Loosed for a Season, and destroyed with Gog and Magog. Rev. 20:7-10; Heb. 2:14.

Then will come the Resurrection of Judgment, of Revelation 20:12-15; John 5:29; Dan. 12:2.

The White Throne Judgment. All the remaining dead are to be judged at the great White Throne, the Judgment seat. Rev. 20:11-15.

Eternity. Let not anyone think that Eternity will be a statuesque sort of existence-no, no, no! Just as we are born as babes here in this earth and are amazed and interested throughout our lifetime at the new revelations; and just as when we are "born again" and begin to explore the spiritual world; so will we enter a new world, a new universe, far beyond our ability to comprehend the greatness of. It's too big for me to try to describe. But as I contemplate eternity, forever with the Lord, I am anxious to know just what it's like.

The diagram will probably be of some assistance you in understanding the span of time from the beginning down to eternity. But let no one think that we are so dogmatic in reference to these things that we are absolutely sure that the diagram does not err. As deep as we have delved in the Scriptures, and as faithfully as we have read, we are not in position to say that we "know it all." We find the most sincere Christian writers on these great events of the future, make allowance for the frailty of human comprehension.

BEGINNING OF TIME

The Bride of Christ. This is surely the Lord's Church, which He will present to Himself, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing.

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also
loved the Church, and gave Himself for it; that
He might sanctify and cleanse it with the wash-
ing of water by the word, that He might present
it to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot,
or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should
be holy and without blemish." In this 5th chapter
of Ephesians the Church, the Bride of Christ, is
typified by the most sacred union known among
the children of men.

A Type of the Bride of Christ is the story of Abraham's servant, who represents the Holy Spirit, going into a far country to seek a bride for Isaac, who was the type of Christ as a sacrifice. Rebekah said, "I will go," and so does the Bride of Christ today submit to the Holy Ghost as He leads us and prepares us for the coming of the Bridegroom. The story of Isaac and Rebekah is told in the 24th of Genesis.

The Song of Solomon. Here indeed is the book that typifies the longing of the bridegroom and the bride for each other. Every verse contains a sacred and blessed thought of the union of Christ and the Church, His bride. There will be many saints in heaven who are not of the bride. What a blessed thought it is that we are welcome in the bridehood! (See Col. 1:24-27.)

Many of the saints in these last days of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit are studying the Scriptures with a new understanding, and deeper truths are being revealed concerning the bridehood. Let us suggest that we consider this passage concerning the bride an index for beginning

services. Paul said, "I thank God I speak in tongues more than ye all." But just as the spirit of the prophets is subject to the prophets, so is the spirit of the one who speaks in tongues, subject to the one who speaks, if he has the gift of tongues. If, however, he does not have the gift of tongues, and speaks only "as the Spirit gives utterance," it is the power of the Lord speaking and not himself. "Quench not the Spirit," is a very strong command, and those of experience realize that when the Spirit is quenched the manifestation of the power of God is greatly hindered.

Interpretation of Tongues. This gift describes itself, but let us add a few comments. Many who have given interpretation of tongues have been amazed to find that they have quoted Scripture that they did not realize was an exact quotation from the Bible. Usually the interpretation is given immediately following the speaking in tongues, and the truth of the interpretation is so definite that no one present can doubt it. There have been occasions within this Latter Rain of Pentecost, when foreigners present would verify the interpretation of tongues. Frequently the same person that speaks in tongues gives the interpretation. The interpreter must have a close walk with God, for what he says purports to be the Lord Himself speaking through human instrumentality. And all interpretations are measured by the Holy Scriptures. If anything is given as an interpretation the saints immediately give it that test. If it violates the Scripture in any manner, the saints consider that fleshly effort has dethroned the Spirit of God. But just because there are occasionally false interpretations is no more reason that we should not accept the true, than that we should decline a ten dollar bill, simply because there are some counterfeits. There are very, very seldom any spurious interpretations, and when there