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Revelations from the Bible's Book of Revelation
Lin Feng The Book of Revelation from the Bible's New Testament is a famous collection of prophecies. It
was written by John, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. The author used symbolism to describe the many
extraordinary things that he saw would happen in the future. Because of the symbolism, later people
have often found the book difficult to understand, even incomprehensible. The author was a
cultivator. It is extremely likely that he had the supernormal ability of precognition and
retrocognition, and he truthfully recorded the scenes he saw at his level that would happen in the
future. He used symbolism and subtle hints to forewarn the people of the world. Of course it was not
possible for the author to know that the cosmos would undergo Fa-rectification. Therefore the Book
of Revelation has its limitations. But the many scenes described in the book are very apt
descriptions of things that are happening in Mainland China today. The followings are some
preliminary explorations into the book. It is strictly my own personal understanding and written in
the hope that it will inspire more in-depth research and discussions. 1. Red Dragon, the Beast, and Forty-Two Months Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation describes an extremely vicious and cruel red dragon. This
red dragon and its followers wage a battle with gods in the sky and in the end are slain and fall
onto the ground. "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and
Satan, which deceiveth the whole world." (Rev. 12:9) It reminded me of the founders of the
Party who, in their Communist Manifesto, openly referred to Communism as a specter of
that which was already haunting Europe. The former Soviet army called itself the "Red
Army." The army of the Chinese Communist Party was called the "Red Bandits." The
party flags of all the Communist Parties all over the world were blood red in color. It is obvious
to me that the "red dragon" refers to the Communist Party. In a famous Chinese prophecy
called "the Plum Blossom Poem," there are references to a "fire dragon." When
deciphering the last three stanzas of the Plum Blossom Poem, Master Li said, "In the lowest
dimension of the heavens, China's Communist party manifests as an evil red dragon." Chapter 12
of the Book of Revelation describes how the "red dragon" was slain and fell onto the
ground. It knows that it does not have many days left and is making its last desperate struggle. Chapter 13 of the Book of Revelation contains descriptions of a despicable beast that will
"rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and
upon his heads the name of blasphemy." (Rev. 13:1) "The dragon gave him his power, and his
seat, and great authority." (Rev. 13.2) "And there was given unto him a mouth speaking
great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months."
"And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle,
and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to
overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." (Rev.
13:5-7). It then went on to say that this beast had a number. This number represents a person. It
reminds me of Jiang, whose Main Spirit is a toad and whose Assistant Spirit is a crocodile. He began
his rise in power in Shanghai and from there became the head of China with absolute power over the
Communist Party, the government and the military. Therefore when the Book of Revelation described a
beast that will "rise up out of the sea," it was referring to how Jiang crawled his way up
from Shanghai (the name of the city is made of two Chinese characters. The first character means
"rising" or "going up," and the second character means "sea.") This beast formally began to blaspheme the gods in July of 1999 when he used all the media
outlets available throughout China to attack the Great Law of the universe and covered heaven and
earth with slanderous lies. At the beginning, the majority of media from countries all over the
world copied and published the slanderous attacks of this despicable political regime. The beast
even personally handed out to heads of different countries booklets that contained lying blasphemies
against the gods. The Communist countries call the media outlets that they control their
"throats and tongues." Jiang's reputation as someone who speaks "great things and
blasphemies" is well established on the international stage. It spoke English to the Japanese
Prime Minister, recited a couple of lines from the Declaration of Independence to some U.S.
Congressmen, spoke the kind of Spanish that nobody else could understand in South America, spoke
Russian in the region around the Baltic Sea, and used Cantonese to scold some Hong Kong reporters.
He has embarrassed himself everywhere. Therefore I think this mouth that speaks "great things
and blasphemies" clearly refers to Jiang. "Forty two months" is mentioned several times in the Book of Revelation. "The holy
city shall they tread under foot forty and two months." (Rev. 11:2) My understanding is that
the prophecy is telling us that there is only a fixed amount of time allowed for the beast to attack
and blaspheme the gods. Three years has passed since July of 1999. Countries all over the world are
beginning to recognize how the beast and the red dragon that it represents are poisoning the entire
human race and coming to see the evil, dark and ugly true face of this beast. The manifestation at
this human layer is the report that the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has
been postponed until the end of November. At that time, the Chinese leadership will be replaced. I
personally think the seven heads of the beast mentioned earlier were referring to seven criminals
who are mainly responsible for the persecution of Falun Gong: Jiang, Zen (Qinghong), Luo (Gan), Li (Lanqing),
Ding (Guangen), Bo (Yibo) and He (Zuoxiu). The Book also mentions things that are incomprehensible to most people, such as the beast who had
lived before, is no longer alive and will emerge again later. In reality, this refers to how Jiang's
Main Spirit was cast down to Hell long ago and this superficial human skin of his is barely being
supported by evil spirits. 2. The Fall of the City of Sin Chapter 17 and 18 of the Book of Revelation describe a "great whore" that was the
"habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and
hateful bird" (Rev. 18:2) and drunken with "the blood of the saints, and with the blood of
the martyrs of Jesus." (Rev. 17:6) The Book went on to say the whore "which thou sawest is
that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth." (Rev. 17:18) It reminds me of
today's Beijing where people's hands are covered with blood from persecuting Falun Gong
practitioners. It has become the command center where the evil beings gather. The Book also points
out that "For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings
of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich
through the abundance of her delicacies." (Rev. 18:3) and "for by thy sorceries were all
nations deceived." (Rev.18:23) This analogy is extremely accurate. The Chinese government
represented by Jiang frequently tries to use economic gains as bargaining chips to obtain
concessions from certain countries, including even democratic ones. This kind of dirty dealing is no
different from the action of prostitutes. Anything can be sold, from the territories of the country
to one's conscience. Those "merchants" who have no moral standards at all are accumulating
tainted wealth through these dirty deals. In Beijing, many people gamble, trade illegal drugs, are
sexually immoral, and trade favors for sex. It is extremely corrupt and appallingly immoral. But on
the surface, it appears that the society is very peaceful and prosperous. It is truly "deceiveth
them that dwell on the earth." (Rev. 13:14) I personally think that the "Great Babylon" mentioned in the Book of Revelation is an
analogy and refers to today's Beijing. "She shall be utterly burned with fire." (Rev.
18:8) "For in one hour so great riches is come to nought" while the merchants "stood
afar off." (Rev. 18:17) "And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and
cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and
shall be found no more at all. And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and
trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be,
shall be found any more in thee." (Rev.18:21-22) The Book of Revelation mentioned several times
that the beast, those who "had received the mark of the beast," and those who
"worshipped his image" would all be "cast alive into a lake of fire burning with
brimstone." (Rev. 19:20) They will be tortured amidst the fire and never receive peace. 3. The Righteous Peaceful Journey The Book of Revelation mentions several time the lambs, the great persecution and the battle
between good and evil. My personal understanding is that these are not references to the persecution
of Christians of the early days. It is just that the persecution that the practitioners of Falun
Gong who believe in "Truthfulness-Benevolence-Forbearance" are suffering today is very
similar to that of the Christians of early days. The only difference is that the persecution that
Falun Gong practitioners have suffered is even more inhumane. Throughout the three years of brutal
persecution, Falun Gong practitioners have courageously stood their ground and demonstrated their
great compassion and benevolence in a more and more peaceful and rational manner as time goes on.
"Lambs" refer to the believers of "Truthfulness-Benevolence-Forbearance" who
never fight back when being beaten and never curse back when being verbally abused. The Book also
states, "Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried."
(Rev. 2:10) How similar this is to the imprisonment and inhumane torture of tens of thousands of
Falun Gong cultivators in Mainland China. This is even clearer in the description of the battle with
the red dragon, "they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their
testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." (Rev. 12:11) But at the final
moment, they will ascend to heaven in front of tens of thousands of people. Then the earth will
shake and one catastrophe will follow another. I personally think that the "Final Judgment" mentioned in the Book of Revelation refers
to all beings being positioned according to their behavior during the Fa-rectification period when
the Fa-rectification finally arrives at the human world. The "new heaven and a new earth"
(Rev. 21:1) refers to the incomparably wonderful new cosmos after it is transformed and renewed by
"Lord of lords" and "King of kings." |