Timeline of Human Probation and the Seven Last Plagues

The close of human probation occurs approximately one year before the second advent of Christ, a timing indicated by the prophecy regarding the seven last plagues Revelation 18:8EVRR487. It is truly heartening to study these solemn truths, as they help us prepare our hearts for the glorious appearing of our Savior 1 Peter 5:4.

The Timing of the Final Seal and Probation

• The final seal of God is placed upon His people at the close of probation, which is about one year before Christ's second comingEVRR487.

• This period is identified through the biblical expression that her plagues shall come "in one day," where a prophetic day represents a literal year Revelation 18:8EVRR549.

• During this one-year interval, the seven last plagues are poured out upon those who have rejected the final message of mercy Revelation 15:5-6EVRR549+1.

The Significance of the Seven Last Plagues

• The plagues constitute the wine of the wrath of God, poured out without mixture after the work of mercy for man is accomplished Revelation 14:10TAR 136.1+1.

• These judgments fall upon the world during the "day of the Lord," which is described as a year of devastation and recompense Revelation 18:8+1EVRR549.

• At least six of these plagues are poured out before the actual physical appearance of Christ in the clouds of heaven Revelation 16:12-15JEO 90.1.

Preparation for the Close of Probation

• We are currently living in a testing time where every soul is deciding their eternal destinyEv 17.1+1.

• The investigative judgment is the work that finishes human probation and determines who is worthy of translation at the Second AdventMBC94 15.4+1.

• Because we do not know the exact hour, we are commanded to watch and purify our hearts through obedience to the truth Matthew 24:36, 42RH November 13, 1913, par. 4.

...f Israel were sealed” Revelation 7:4. This text reveals the period of time in which the 144,000 exist. The final seal of God is given at the close of probation. This will be about one year before the second advent of Christ.[See Chapter 11, “A Shelter in the Storm,” in this book.] The seal of God involves the keeping of t...— EVRR487 (2024)

Appendix 25A ## Summary of the seven last plagues | The seven last plagues—the day of the Lord | |---|---| | (the plagues are worldwide but not universal) | ...— EVRR549 (2024)

... We have already seen that they are not inflicted until the work of mercy for man is accomplished. The third angel warns us respecting this outpouring of the exterminating wrath of God, and consequently gives the latest message of mercy. The mystery of God, or work of salvation for sinful men, Ephesians 3 is finished in the days of ...— TAR 136.1 (1855)