Destroyer Angel

The Destroyer and the Lamb

Matthias Reinhard Hoffmann identifies an angelomorphic portrait of Christ in certain passages of Revelation and provides possible reasons for the inclusion of an angelomorphic Christology: Angelomorphic Christology is not regarded as an isolated christological concept. In turn, the author compares angelomorphic Christology with the prominent Lamb Christology of Revelation. A comparison of these concepts reveals that both Lamb and angelomorphic Christology serve the purpose of contrasting different functions of Christ. The functions correspond with the implied perception of Christ by his followers on the one hand and his opponents on the other. Accordingly, Christ appears to be an eschatological juridical figure (described in angelomorphic patterns) to his opposition, while he is perceived as salvific redeemer (in form of the Lamb) by those who believe in him. Such a christological perspective draws on traditions from the Exodus narrative, namely the features of the Passover Lamb and the Destroying Angel. Further, equality between God and Christ is established despite an angelomorphic portrait of Christ: especially those passages describing Christ as the Lamb put him on par with God. But also within visions with an angelomorphic description of Christ, his status as superior to angels and as an equal to God is displayed.

King of Israel

In King of Israel, Glen Carlin delves deeply into biblical eschatology, focusing on the ultimate survival of a fragment of Jewish people, known as the “remnant of Israel”, who will be redeemed by their Messiah at the end of the Great Tribulation period. Mr. Carlin walks readers through the chronology of the persecution of the Jewish people by Satanic world powers. Led by the Antichrist, ten kingdoms invade the Holy Land during the Great Tribulation. The Israelites are forced to escape Jerusalem and Judea and their brethren Jews endure a worldwide expulsion from their adopted countries. Under the LORD’s protection, they are gathered at Mount Nebo in the Middle East. There, they will recover the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple vessels removed by the prophet Jeremiah from Solomon’s Temple. At Mt. Nebo, they also recover the body of Moses and are then led by the prophet Elijah into the wilderness, where they are reconciled with the LORD. Here they are given grace and the veil covering their eyes is lifted to recognize their Messiah, Jesus. At the battle of Armageddon, the remnant of Israel is victorious returning to possess the Promised Land. Built on scripture and historical research, King of Israel pulls together prophecy from the Old and New Testament, demonstrating the Grand Narrative of Redemption written by God and revealed through His Word. It’s a fascinating storyline and a message of hope and promise to His people today and in the future.

Destroying Angels, and Other Tales