My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q11. What is the battle of Armageddon?

Picture: Q11. What is the battle of Armageddon? JTLD 383.1

The names Gog and Magog were associated with the enemies of Israel, who were to attack God’s people and Jerusalem after the exile. Because of the people’s response, several Old Testament prophecies regarding Israel were not fulfilled (see Jeremiah 18:7-10). These prophecies will meet their fulfillment in spiritual Israel, those who keep God’s commandments because of their faith in Jesus. The mighty enemy confederation of which Ezekiel spoke, will find its fulfillment when God allows Satan and his armies of the dammed, to rise up against His people and His beloved city for the last battle in the Great Controversy. JTLD 383.2

Armageddon is the climax of the great battle of the ages between Christ and His angels, and Satan and His angels—between good and evil, truth and deception. One could suggest that the first phase of Armageddon is the attack by the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet against the commandment-keeping people of God just before their rescue at Jesus’ Second Coming (see Step #22, The Remnant). The culminating phase of Armageddon is at the end of the millennium when Satan marshals his forces against the inhabitants of the Holy City. JTLD 383.3

• Bible Discovery: Galatians 3:28, 29; Ezekiel 38:2, 14-16; Titus 2:11-13; Revelation 2:10
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol. 7, pp. 982.5, 983.2; Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 175.3