My Journey

For over five decades, I’ve delved deeply into the book of Revelation with leading Bible Student Scholars, uncovering its message of God’s love. You will find many Links in my articles as I attempt to make "Full Proof of my Ministry"

This website is intended for those of the seventh stage of the church who have heard the message of Charles Russell who was sent by the Lord to blow the 7th trumpet. Those who have heard his message generally have been so enthralled by it that they believe the Lord has nothing more to say or to be understood from Him. They think that they are rich and increased with goods and have need of nothing else because they have been taught by the 7th messenger who was put in charge of "all his possessions". This is the reason the Lord “spews out” the seventh stage of the church as they do not continue to listen to Jesus and go beyond the writings of the Pastor. With this kind of attitude their Crowns get taken from them and given to others more qualified. The Lord is looking for those who as stated by Elijah in 2 kings 2:9-10 “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” Elisha replied. 'Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,' -- You have requested a difficult thing, Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” in this story picture Elijah is a representation Charles Russell, and He went up in the middle of the Whirl Wind of WW1 as he passed away October 31, 1916. And was "caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air." 1 Thessalonians 4:17

In contrast the sixth stage of the church notably received only praise with no rebuke. Martin Luther served as its messenger, introducing the lost doctrine of justification by faith in the authority of scripture. This conviction drove him to study the scriptures thoroughly, a practice he encouraged amongst his followers as well. Their commitment led them to surpass the initial teachings provided by their messenger, ultimately sparking the significant movement known as the Reformation. The Lord expressed approval of this church, withholding any rebuke. In contrast, the seventh stage of the church received from the Lord only rebukes as it did not advance beyond the teachings of its Messenger in a time when knowledge on all subjects has been greatly increased.

Charles Russell understood that in 1874 (the end of the 1335 days of Daniel 12:12) the Lord would return for the harvest during the end of the age. And that the Harvest was to be 40 years long ending in 1914, which would see the beginning of the destruction of Church-State Christendom. Many think he was not correct, because we are still here. In fact, history shows that he was correct. No country today has Christianity as a clergy-led state religion. Before 1914, European Christendom Conquered 84% of the globe. Today, the only truly church state governments remaining in the world are Muslim. And their takedown has begun as they are fighting against what the Lord is in process of setting up to be the leading government of the next age, →Jerusalem←. Today he is teaching Israel Warfare as he stated he would do in Judges 3:2.

Charles Russell in his day loved the study of the Lord's appearing. He thought that the Lord was going to appear and set up his kingdom in 1914. Only his understanding of what was to occur was inaccurate; 1914 did not witness the anticipated appearance of the Lord, but it did see the beginning of the destruction of this world's 'so called' Christian Church-State systems. Since that time, several instances have occurred amongst bible students in which individuals anticipating his "appearance" having established specific dates. To this point those have been incorrect. As a result, continuing looking for the date of his “appearing” is greatly discouraged amongst most brethren. I lived through the time period when those dates were set, and I found beforehand their arguments to be at best extremely flimsy and was not in the least surprised when nothing happened.

Before Russell, in the early 1800’s there was a movement of brethren looking for the Lord to appear in 1843-1844. This movement was led by a preacher named William Miller. He based his understanding on the 2300 days of Daniel 8:14 “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be properly restored.” The date 1843 that Miller figured out was not incorrect. What both he and Russell lacked was a proper understanding of what was to happen on their scripturally prophesied dates.

There are three time periods that Daniel the 12th chapter speaks about. These three time periods are the 1260, 1290 and 1335 days/years. Understanding the starting point of these three time periods is critical to understanding what they represent. Charles Russell was able to understand the time frame of these three periods, which the Adventists movement of the early 1800’s labored to understand. He found that the time of counting began when Justinian the Roman emperor in 539 reconquered Rome (which had fallen in 476) for the empire and thereby set up Papacy to be the head of a religious government again in the city of Rome in 539. This fulfilled the setting up of the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel and referred to by Jesus. At this point the Church was told to flee into the wilderness, also spoken about in Revelation 12:14. These scriptures refer to the 1260 years that the Church spent in the wilderness due to the suppression of truth by Papacy. Satan used Papacy to suppress speaking the truth about what the scriptures say, especially about the Beast and its Image.

The 1260 years (starting in 539 and ending in 1799) saw the truth about the Beast and its Image contained in the scriptures suppressed by the Papacy at the end of a sword, and under threat of being burned at the stake. French General Louis-Alexandre Berthier (chief of staff to Napoleon Bonaparte) entered Rome on February 20, 1798, and declared the Papal States (the image of the beast) abolished, and arrested Pope Pius VI, who was then taken into exile where He died in captivity in August 1799 in Valence, France.

In 1805, Napoleon annexed the remaining Papal States →[The Image of the Beast]← ordered the arrest of Pope Pius VII, and the pope was dragged from Rome and held prisoner in Savona, France. He remained captive until 1814, when Napoleon himself fell. 1799 the end of the 1260 years was the beginning of our Lord’s Judgements against the religious rulers of this world for the crime of suppressing the truth about what the scriptures teach.

The 1290 years (starting in 539 and ending in 1829) as stated in Daniel 12:11 is a date upon which a number of significant religious developments occurred. In the year 1829 and those around it, historians consistently treat as a major turning point in the religious landscape of the English‑speaking world. The Repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts (1828) & Catholic Emancipation (1829) were Major Religious Events. These reforms:

• Broke the old Anglican‑dominated religious order.

• Empowered Dissenters—many of whom were already revival‑minded and prophecy‑focused.

• Heightened Protestant–Catholic tensions, which many interpreted through Daniel and Revelation.

• Created the social and legal environment in which Adventist, premillennial, and restorationist movements could flourish in the 1830s–1840s.

In other words, the religious freedom shockwave of 1828–1829 set the stage for the prophetic ferment that followed.

Parliament abolished the laws that had, since the 1600s, barred Protestant Dissenters (Baptists, Congregationalists, Methodists, etc.) from holding public office. These Acts had required officeholders to take Anglican communion—effectively enforcing Anglican supremacy. These two back‑to‑back reforms radically reshaped the religious and political order of Britain, ending centuries of legal discrimination and opening the door to new religious movements, publishing freedoms, and sparking theological debates. This led the way for William Miller to begin teaching his understanding of the 2300 days/years of Daniel 8:14 “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be properly restored.” Miller was able to look back upon the historic records and calculated the timing of this to begin in 1843-44. This woke up many to the study of prophecy.

But the failure of Miller's expectation after 1844, caused most of Christendom to fall back asleep as described in the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. Also: depicted by the Shulammite woman in Song of Solomon 5:2-16.

In September 1822, Miller formally stated his conclusions in a twenty-point document, including article 15: "I believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ is near, even at the door, even within twenty-one years, – on or before 1843." Miller did not, however, begin his public lecturing until the first Sunday in August 1831.

William Miller was correct about the 1843-1844 date. Only what he expected to happen on that date was incorrect. With the increase of knowledge and understanding of the scriptures that we now have, we are able to more clearly understand what was going on in the heavens above at that time. For more information, please click on the link Cleansing and Restoring the Temple.

In my determination of trying to find the truth of a matter, I look for the number of connections that are being made from a proposed viewpoint. The viewpoint that has the most connections is most likely the correct viewpoint. As you read articles on scriptural subjects those articles that cite the most scriptures give you a clue as to the likelihood of it being a good article of understanding. Isaiah 8:20 "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." I really like what the apostle Paul said in Hebrews 5:14 "strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Sometimes we need to chew on things a while, let it rest and sink in. Then take up the matter again at another time, going over and over it. This thought is actually given to us as the type of a clean animal. Deuteronomy 14:6 "You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud." This means, if you wish to be clean in your devouring the food contained in the scriptures, you must rightly divide them and continuously bring up the thoughts contained therein, chewing on it again and again. 2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

The Bible is the Word of God, and it has many subjects that need to be investigated as one grows in grace and truth. The articles in this website cover many subjects. You are invited to not only read them, but if you find what you believe to be an error or have something more to contribute, you may edit the article or simply make a comment. Most articles are done using docs.Google.com and the link that takes you there will put you into the "suggesting" mode. If you make an edit or comment the system will notify me with an email, and I will look at it and determine whether or not it is of value and will either accept it or reject it. Also, if I deem it worthy, I will send you back an email with more thoughts.

                          Blessings to all that have an ear to hear. In Christ Jesus - Jim Schucker