Ezra Celestin

Ezra does not remember when he learned Revelation 14:9–11; it seems like he has always known it. Therefore he must have learned it at a very early age. Giving himself to the knowledge of the Word of Truth, he understood it is the duty of every person with reasoning power to understand the revelation of Christ as found in Revelation 1:1–3 and Revelation 22:6–7. He also understood, “The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). He understands that every Christian denomination has its own interpretation of the prophecies of Daniel and of John in the Revelation. 

Therefore he gave himself to prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to teach him the Word of Truth and to reveal to him the prophecies concerning the end times. As he studied he found what he was learning was not quite in line with established doctrine, and that frightened him. It was then the Holy Spirit impressed upon his mind and said, “Didn’t you ask me to teach you?” Then he submitted to the will of the Holy Spirit, not fearing the repercussions that might come by not falling in line with established doctrine. 

Ezra believes before you read this book, it is very important you take time out to pray, giving the Holy Spirit permission to work within so the subject is not rejected simply on the basis that is not how the church teaches it. Pray earnestly that the Holy Spirit will give you an open mind to embrace truth even if your positions have to shift. The receiving of the mark of the beast commands the wrath and indignation of God. The consequences are severe, and therefore the children of God must not slight the prophecies of the end time.