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As
for me, I heard but could not understand; so I said, “My
lord, what will be the outcome of these events?”
And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for these words
are concealed and sealed up until the end time. Many will
be purged, purified and refined; but the wicked will act
wickedly, and none of the wicked will understand, but
those who have insight will understand. And from the time
that the regular sacrifice is abolished, and the abomination
of desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. How
blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335
days! (NASB) Dan. 12:8-12 |
The
angel then provides Daniel with more information. This means
that Daniel heard more than he was allowed to write.
There are many different views
about the meaning of these “days.” Now we are going
to give our opinion as to the meaning of “1,290 days”
and “1,335 days,” but they are only guesses. Since
scripture never explains the meaning of these days, we can only
guess. First, we need to remember that the tribulation lasts
for 7 years or 1,260 days. This means the 1,290 days is a period
of time that lasts 30 days beyond the Tribulation. Now for our
first guess. We believe this extra 30 days allows time for the
clean-up after the Tribulation war. Next, we believe that the
1,335 days allows time for the judgment of all those who came
back to life in the first resurrection before the Tribulation
starts.
Rewards.
The believers of all ages are resurrected and their works will
be judged when Jesus comes again. This is not a judgment to
determine if a person goes to heaven or hell. It is a judgment
that determines which rewards they will receive.
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And
those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness
of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many
to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. (NASB)
Dan. 12:3 |
Scripture
teaches that some Christians will receive greater rewards than
others. |
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