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Enoch – the New World Order’s messenger of doom
“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” Jude 1:14-15
One of the more mysterious figures found in all the Bible is the man, Enoch. He is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis:
“And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch: And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died. And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Genesis 5:18-24
It would be very easy for the casual reader to quickly scan the various genealogies of God’s Word – including the above text – and miss some incredibly important truths. Such is the case here.
Enoch was the seventh man from Adam – having been fathered by Jared. (Genesis 5:18) Enoch himself, fathered sons and daughters too – most notably the man Methuselah. (Genesis 5:21-22). The most controversial and mysterious aspect of Enoch’s life is found in the next two verses:
“And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Genesis 5:23-24
These two verses are the last references to Enoch until Luke mentions him more than 3,000 years later in the Gospels. Unlike his predecessors who lived for several hundreds of years, Enoch lived “only” one-third of that lifespan. (Genesis 5:23) Secondly, the bible declares that Enoch not only “walked with God” but that, God took him! (Genesis 5:24)
Enoch pleased God. At a time in human history when men turned from God worldwide and sought out earthly pleasures and abominations – Enoch remained faithful toward God alone:
“By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrew 11:5-6
Luke mentions Enoch as coming from the same line of our Messiah, Jesus Christ! (Luke 3:37) There is though, one more critical mention of this unique and mysterious man of God. God the Holy Spirit reveals the message of Enoch to those last generations of people who, out of hearts hardened by unbelief, were about to meet God face to face in judgment:
“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.” Jude 1:14-16
Jude records, under the guidance of the Spirit, Enoch’s warnings to a wicked world about to be destroyed by water sent from God (Genesis 6:3, Genesis 6:7, Genesis 7:4, Genesis 7:17-23) and to a present wicked world about to be destroyed by fire sent from God during the Great Tribulation period!
Enoch’s prophecy was fulfilled in part, when God destroyed the ancient world by water. His prophecy is also a future event, involving God’s wrath upon a world as wicked as the ancient one – only this time, the Lord Himself comes, followed by “ten thousands of His saints.” (Jude 1:14)
Why then, you might ask, is a discussion about Enoch so important? The answer may surprise you. You see, only Enoch and one other man in human history has ever been taken up to glory by God without seeing death – the man Elijah. (II Kings 2:11)
This is a very important part of Enoch’s story, for Elijah and Enoch are yet to see death. God has reserved them for a special purpose:
“And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.” Revelation 11:3-6
We believe that Enoch and Elijah are God’s two witnesses. By the power of God the Holy Spirit, Elijah will perform the same miraculous judgments of God against the soon to be revealed antichrist and his new one world order. (Revelation 11:6) Likewise, Enoch will be the “voice” of warning announcing God’s coming wrath against that same wicked generation who follows after Satan’s inspired world political ruler (antichrist) and his false prophet (an ecumenical religious leader). (Revelation 11:3)
There is one more matter that must be settled – the deaths of these same two witnesses. God reminds all mankind that:
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” Hebrews 9:27
Likewise, God allows His two unique witnesses to die at the hands of those who hate them:
“And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.” Revelation 11:7-10
Though the world may enjoy “seeing” the deaths of God’s two witnesses – and exchange presents around the world; their cackling will quickly turn to horror:
“And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, “Come up hither!” And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.” Revelation 11:11-13
Enoch’s testimony is more than simply being a man who pleased God. God has chosen him to be His voice to that last generation who mocks their Creator and is determined to see Israel destroyed too! They will utterly and totally fail – just as Enoch declared long ago.
Mankind may be foolish enough to trust in their coming world leader, ten kingdom government and religious ecumenicalism – but God declares otherwise in the form of Enoch – the New World Order’s Messenger of Doom.
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June 9, 2009 - 5:20 pm
It seems contextually clear that those of whom Jude speaks are his contemporaries. Their activities are described with verbs such as, "certain men have crept in," these dreamers defile, reject, speak evil…for they have gone n the way of Cain." These are spots in your love feasts while they feast with you… Jude was therefore describing the activities of men who were present in his day. Enoch therefore prophesied of Jude's generation as that which would see the Lord's return, the same as all the prophets, who likewise foretold of "these days" from Samuel and all those who followed after. They all saw the same time, i.e. that which Jesus predicted in Matthew 24:34, to come within their generation, and before some who stood in his presence died, Matt. 16:28. Only by using poor grammatical and interpretive principles can the text be made to refer to an audience and time other than that to which Jude wrote. http://www.allthingsfulfilled.com/eschatology/is-...
May 5, 2009 - 5:51 pm
You will find some interesting comments about Enoch as well as the book of Enoch here. http://enlitener.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!244B033…
April 28, 2009 - 6:41 am
Actually, your position that "God's elect will be deceived" is inaccurate. The verse in question, Matthew 24:24 states:
"For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders; so much so that, if {it were} possible, they would deceive even the elect."
The delusion that befalls unbelieving mankind during the tribulation period is so strong that, if it were possible – which it is not – even the elect would be deceived. The elect therefore, will NOT be deceived but rather, recognize the image of the Beast whom sets himself up to be worshiped in the last days Jewish temple as the "abomination that causes desolation."
April 28, 2009 - 5:24 am
Jesus comes first in the form of Light to separate the tares from the wheat. “He that soweth the good seed is the son of man: the field is the world: the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.” (Matthew 13) With regard to such speculation around God's 'witnesses' remember that scripture warns that even God's elect will be deceived in the end times. Allow holy scripture to speak to us on a personal level rather than drawing generalized interpretations.
March 20, 2009 - 2:21 pm
Cody, thank you for this article. It made me fear God even more, but as an encouragement of His coming. and to respond to Ryans last comment…
maybe the the desciples couldnt see Enoch there because of The Light Coming from Christ.
March 3, 2009 - 7:34 pm
Yes, but as you pointed out Enoch, like Elijah, was taken up without experiencing death. Seems very significant.
I think your answer as to why Moses and Elijah were chosen is a good one.
Each of the godly people you mentioned from the Old Testament were shadows in some way pointing toward the coming of Jesus Christ.
March 3, 2009 - 3:51 pm
Probably the same reason David, Daniel, Elisha, Adam, Isaiah and all the others weren't either… God didn't call them to that time!
Moses though, represents the law and Elijah represents the judgment of the law – fulfilled by the Lawgiver Himself, Jesus Christ. Enoch though – gives the laws condemnation to the Gentile unbelieving world – our world today and the world of the Tribulation period.
March 3, 2009 - 3:40 pm
Interesting…. you could very well be right about Enoch and Elijah as God's witnesses in the days of Revelation.
I wonder why Enoch wasn't with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration?