the saints, and all heaven, were interested for their salvation, they had no interest for themselves. Life and death had been set before them. Many desired life, but made no effort to obtain it. They did not choose life, and now there was no atoning blood to cleanse the guilty, no compassionate Saviour to plead for them, and cry, ‘Spare, spare the sinner a little longer.” “ EW p. 281 “ Then I saw Jesus lead the redeemed company to the gate of the city. He laid hold of the gate and swung it back on its glittering hinges and bade the nations that had kept the truth enter in. Within the city there was everything to feast the eye. Rich glory they beheld everywhere. Then Jesus looked upon His redeemed saints; their countenances were radiant with glory; and as He fixed His loving eyes upon them, He said, with His rich, musical voice, ‘I behold the travail of My soul, and am satisfied. This rich glory is yours to enjoy eternally. Your sorrows are ended. There shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” “ EW p. 288-289 “ They stand before the throne clad in richer robes than the most honored of the earth have ever worn. They are crowned with di- adems more glorious than were ever placed upon the brow of earthly monarchs. The days of pain and weeping are forever ended. The King of glory has wiped the tears from all faces; every cause of grief has been removed. “ GC p. 650 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Note: The passage from Revelation 21:1-6 which takes place at the end of the 1000 years is actually repeating what was prom- ised 1000 years before when the saints arrived in heaven. Christ promised them at that time there would be no more pain or tears or death. Now, at the end of the 1000 years, He reassures them that sorrow and tears, death and pain are gone forever. Everlast- ing joy and peace will endure for the rest of eternity. 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson # 1— The Time of The End ............................. p.2 Lesson # 2— Importance of End Time Prophecies ............ p-5 Lesson # 3— World Conditions in The Time of The End ....p. 8 Lesson # 4— The Role of The USA In Closing Events ........ p. 11 Lesson # 5— Making An Image To The Beast .................. p. 14 Lesson # 6 — The Mark of The Beast Enforced ................. p- 18 Lesson # 7— Preparation For The Time of The End .......... p. 22 Lesson # 8 — Mark of The Beast vs. The Seal of God ......... p. 26 Lesson # 9— The Latter Rain ................cooociiiii. p. 30 Lesson #10— The Loud Cry .........ccooiiiiiiiiiiiinnnts p. 33 Lesson # 11 — The End of Probationary Time .................. p. 37 Lesson # 12— The Great Time of Trouble ........................ p. 41 Lesson # 13 — The Great Final Deliverance of The Saints ....p. 44 Abbreviations Used In This Study Guide BC = Bible Commentary (EG White) CWE = Counsels to Writers and Editors TM = Testimonies to Ministers MR = Manuscript Release IHP = In Heavenly Places SP = Spirit of Prophecy RH = Review & Herald ST = Signs of The Times OHC = Our High Calling MLT = My Life Today