Unveiling Jesus Christ

John Cassinat

This podcast is based on the research, writings, and content created by John E. Cassinat found principally in his two-volume book entitled The Book of Revelation Doctrinal Commentary: Unveiling Jesus Christ. The book focuses on the unveiling of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of John the Revelator. The podcast sets forth the views and opinions of theologians and Biblical scholars from many different religions, although the doctrinal views of the apocalypse predominantly align with those found in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John the Revelator’s symbolism and images are explained with reference to multiple Old Testament books, including Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Joel and Zechariah. Jesus Christ is the major focus of this podcast from the time of his premortal existence through the time of the celestialization of the earth. Within these broad parameters, podcast topics will include a discussion of the creation of spirit bodies in premortality; the premortal conflict between Lucifer (Satan) and Jehovah (Christ) during the grand council in heaven and the war in heaven; Christ’s physical creation of multiple worlds; the mortal ministry of Christ among the Jews and the establishment of his ancient church; the postmortal ministry of Christ’s spirit in paradise after His crucifixion; the post-resurrection ministry of Christ among the Jews on the eastern hemisphere, the Nephites on the western hemisphere and the lost ten tribes of Israel; the ongoing conflicts between Christ and Satan in the earthly kingdoms of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome and the modern nations of the earth; the great apostasy that followed the apostolic period; the restoration of Christ’s latter-day church in preparation for His Second Coming and the resurrection of His saints; and Christ’s millennial reign of peace on the renewed and paradisiacal earth for 1000 years, followed by the final defeat of Satan’s kingdom at the end of the earth. These topics and many more will be discussed in this podcast as the many symbols and apocalyptic images of Saint John the Divine are explained to unveil Jesus Christ.

  1. 6 days ago

    [§304] Rev 18:21-24: The Final Destruction of, and Conditions in, Babylon

    This podcast explains the imagery and symbolism used by John to describe the final physical fall and destruction of modern Babylon in Revelation 18:21-24, which states: “And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast [it] into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all. And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee; And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.” Jesus Christ is the mighty angel who throws down Babylon like a great millstone into a sea that represents the abyss and bottomless pit. Babylon will be cast down with great violence. When this occurs there are six different categories of things and events which will no longer be seen or heard forever in Babylon. The first category is the great city of Babylon itself with all its citizens. Second, there will be no music in four different categories including harpers, musicians, pipers, and trumpeters. Third there shall be no craftsman, which means that Babylon shall never be rebuilt and shall remain desolate forever. Fourth, there shall be no sound of a millstone, which means there shall be no livelihood or even life for there shall be no food produced by daily activity and there shall be great idleness. Fifth, there shall be no light either physically or spiritually. Sixth, there shall be no marriages, indicating that there shall never be a repopulation of Babylon after its destruction. These judgments come upon Babylon because the merchants use sorceries to deceive the nations. The blood of prophets, saints and all those slain upon the earth is a stain upon Babylon warranting her destruction, desolation and burning.

    [§304] Rev 18:21-24: The Final Destruction of, and Conditions in, Babylon
  2. 4 Aug

    [§301] Rev 18:11-16: Merchants of the Earth Shall Weep and Mourn

    This podcast explains the imagery and symbolism used by John to describe the destruction and fall of modern Babylon at the second coming in Revelation 18:11-16, which states: “And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!” These verses describe seven different categories of merchandise that is bought and sold in Modern Babylon primarily as luxury items. Within each of the seven categories, there are four specific types of merchandise identified. The seventh category consists of slaves and the souls of men to depict both human trafficking in the last days, as well as people who voluntarily enslave themselves to Satan through their own carnal lusts and addictions to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and other sexual addictions. The merchants and purveyors of these harmful and addictive products will grieve when their merchandise suddenly becomes worthless and is destroyed when Babylon falls physically. They will stand afar off, fearful of their own destruction as citizens of modern Babylon.

    [§301] Rev 18:11-16: Merchants of the Earth Shall Weep and Mourn
  3. 28 Jul

    [§297] Rev 18:6-7: Modern Babylon Rewarded Double for Her Works

    This podcast explains the imagery and symbolism used by John in revelation 18:6-8, which describe the Lord’s judgment on Modern Babylon at the time of the Second Coming. These verses say: “Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.” The double judgment is an idiom that expresses a complete judgment that is equal to a punishment that fits the crime. This judgment comes because Modern Babylon arrogantly and pridefully glorifies herself in luxurious living conditions. She claims to sit as a queen that is above and beyond judgment or punishment. She also claims that because she is no widow, she shall see no sorrow. Her logic is completely circular. She is the great whore who has no husband and whose sorrow is therefore eternal. The plagues of Babylon will come in one day as a literal judgment, similar to the fall of ancient Babylon to the Persian armies of Cyrus in a single day. This one-day judgment shall bring about four conditions that include death and morning, as well as a famine that is both physical and spiritual. The fourth condition is fire that will burn Modern Babylon completely. God will bring about these four conditions, for the power of God is far superior to the power of Babylon.

  4. 21 Jul

    [§295] Rev 18:1-3: The Spiritual Fall of the Great Whore [Modern Babylon]

    This podcast explains the imagery and symbolism used by John in Revelation 18:1-3, which state: “AND after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.” The other angel in Revelation 18:1 is Jesus Christ, who appears at the gathering of saints at Adam-ondi-Ahman to be coronated King of kings and Lord of lords. A similar description of Christ is found in Revelation 10:3. Revelation 10:3 describes the rise of Christ’s power on earth, while Revelation 18:1 describes the corresponding loss of Satan’s power, saying: “Babylon is fallen, is fallen.” Babylon falls spiritually at the time the saints gather to Adam-ondi-Ahman, 3½ years before the Second Coming. The physical fall of Babylon will occur at the Second Coming, which John records in in subsequent verses in Revelation 18. When Modern Babylon falls spiritually, the world will become the habitation of devils. This means the earth will become a spiritually desolate place for all unembodied and disembodied spirit sons of perdition who have their influence on earth. This earth will become a hold (a place of detention like a holding cell) for these foul spirits, and a cage for these metaphorically unclean and hateful birds. When Babylon falls spiritually, these evil spirits and devils will no longer have their customary freedom to influence people on earth to commit evil. However, they will not be removed from the earth until Modern Babylon falls physically during the seventh vial plague of the Third Woe. John describes their removal in Revelation 19:20 for disembodied spirit sons of perdition and in Revelation 20:1-3 for unembodied spirit sons of perdition. Revelation 18:3 describes three reasons why Modern Babylon will fall both spiritually and physically. First, Modern Babylon will fall because all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of fornication supplied by the Great Whore of false religion. Second, the kings of the earth have committed spiritual fornication with her, which means they have forsaken Jesus Christ to worship modern idols including riches, fame, and immoral acts of self-indulgence. Third, and finally, Babylon will fall because the merchants of the earth are waxed rich by selling the worldly goods of Modern Babylon that have no redeeming quality.

    [§295] Rev 18:1-3: The Spiritual Fall of the Great Whore [Modern Babylon]

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This podcast is based on the research, writings, and content created by John E. Cassinat found principally in his two-volume book entitled The Book of Revelation Doctrinal Commentary: Unveiling Jesus Christ. The book focuses on the unveiling of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of John the Revelator. The podcast sets forth the views and opinions of theologians and Biblical scholars from many different religions, although the doctrinal views of the apocalypse predominantly align with those found in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John the Revelator’s symbolism and images are explained with reference to multiple Old Testament books, including Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Joel and Zechariah. Jesus Christ is the major focus of this podcast from the time of his premortal existence through the time of the celestialization of the earth. Within these broad parameters, podcast topics will include a discussion of the creation of spirit bodies in premortality; the premortal conflict between Lucifer (Satan) and Jehovah (Christ) during the grand council in heaven and the war in heaven; Christ’s physical creation of multiple worlds; the mortal ministry of Christ among the Jews and the establishment of his ancient church; the postmortal ministry of Christ’s spirit in paradise after His crucifixion; the post-resurrection ministry of Christ among the Jews on the eastern hemisphere, the Nephites on the western hemisphere and the lost ten tribes of Israel; the ongoing conflicts between Christ and Satan in the earthly kingdoms of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome and the modern nations of the earth; the great apostasy that followed the apostolic period; the restoration of Christ’s latter-day church in preparation for His Second Coming and the resurrection of His saints; and Christ’s millennial reign of peace on the renewed and paradisiacal earth for 1000 years, followed by the final defeat of Satan’s kingdom at the end of the earth. These topics and many more will be discussed in this podcast as the many symbols and apocalyptic images of Saint John the Divine are explained to unveil Jesus Christ.

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