"Panoramic in scope, Plagues upon the Earth traces the role of disease in the transition to farming, the spread of cities, the advance of transportation, and the stupendous increase in human population. Harper offers a new interpretation of humanitys path to control over infectious diseaseone where rising evolutionary threats constantly push back against human progress, and where the devastating effects of modernization contribute to the great divergence between societies. The book reminds us that human health is globally interdependentand inseparable from the well-being of the planet itself."--

Chapter 3 The First Judgment: The World Prior To Adam There may have been many judgments upon the earth since its beginning millions or billions of years ago; however, the present commentary will deal only with the last tens of thousands of years of earth’s existence. In Genesis 1:2, the verses written by Moses (as author of the Genesis account) portray an earth that was veiled in darkness so that its form could not be discerned. The earth at that time was covered with water (ice) high above the mountain tops so that it gave the appearance of being a dark revolving sphere of frozen water (Table-2). God’s spirit is described as hovering over this revolving ball of water and brooding over the sad condition of this dark, void planet. God did not create a dark and dismal planet at the beginning, because God does not create darkness; in fact, darkness is incompatible with His existence and presence. So what had happened that God viewed (Gen. 1:2) such a decrepit state of the world? Does scripture attempt to explain this phenomenon, or does the inspired word of God remain silent on this issue? It was first proposed as a theory by the Scotsman Thomas Chalmers in the early 19th century that a “gap” in time existed between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2. This gap-in-time would encompass a “ruin-reconstruction theme” and the existence of pre-Adamic living beings. Obviously, a huge catastrophic event would have had to occur to produce this decadent state of the world. The “gap concept” was later popularized by mention in the margin notes of the Scofield Reference Bible.

This book provides a roadmap within which one may find a deeper understanding of God''s grand plan for mankind. It describes His creation schemes, and the majesty of man - reflecting on his direction, history, and responsibilities. It defines in an understanding way the selection and plan for the family God chose to represent Him here on earth, delineatiing their sojourn history, their development, accomplishments, perils, downfall, and resurection to current day status, . It describes the chosen family''s decision process within which their sinful ways and activities led to varying degrees of punishment. But yet, it gives them renewed hope for achieving God''s plan for mankind through the reiterating process of God''s word. It gives a description of the Holy land, its boundaries, and tribal allocations, describing what it was in Joshua''s time and what it is yet to be. Delineating that parcel of land which is yet to be totally set aside and allocated for the sole purpose and use by The Lord God in support of the holy city of Jerusalem (The Lord Is There) and Holy Temple where He will reign here on earth for 1,000 years. It speaks of the first resurrection and the second coming of The Lord Jesus Christ, His reign on earth, the second resurrection after the 1,000 year reign of The Lord, and final judgment of mankind by Him. A Chronology of events relating to Israel''s wellbeing is provided, and a Time Table delineating dates of specific events is also attached. It is with prayer and hope that all readers will find this book of special value, educational, and of profound benifit for all.

In these uncertain times, we need a reliable compass to guide us on our way. That proven compass is God’s timeless word. His word shows us that the changing of times and eras on earth, take place only after a corresponding spiritual shift in the heavens. If we are going to be a step ahead of the game, we must take our cues from inspiration coming from above, from the Bible. Are we close to the end? Is Jesus, the messiah’s promised return imminent? What series of events precede his return, and how will we be affected by these events? Clearly, God’s sense of time is completely different from our own. He takes the long view, while we prefer the shorter. So, what’s a believer or unbeliever to do? Some twelve, thirteen years ago I started a conversation with a fellow believer about the prophesied return of Jesus. Fixing his eyes on me, this studious-looking guy asked me a penetrating question, “where in the Bible does it say that Jesus is coming back twice?” Huh? Up to this point, I had parroted the popular belief that the church would be taken out of this world and wafted up to our perpetual kum-ba-yah in heaven before the massive events of Revelation struck. I cannot provide you with a date and time of Jesus’ return. That would prove me a liar, and a false prophet. Nevertheless, what I can do, is help you see clearly what Jesus in his word has to say about the matter. Most importantly, you will have a better appreciation and understanding of the book of Revelation, the final book of the Bible, and you will know exactly what is required of you, in these uncertain times. In The Last 3 Sevens – Jesus Returns, I invite you to take this journey of discovery with me. As you read, I hope that you will not only see God’s awesomeness, but also that you will be touched by his unfathomable love, a love that graciously reminds, and warns us of things to come.