what if I told you that a baned book reveals visions of angelic Realms prophecies about the Messiah and a cosmic battle between good and evil all hidden from most Christian Bibles today on deep Bible stories we're diving into the Ascension of Isaiah an apocalyptic text from the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible that takes us on a mystical Journey Through the seven heavens and uncovers secrets about the Messiah and the spiritual Realms you've likely never heard of this book is packed with Heavenly Visions Supernatural encounters and prophecies that foretell the birth of Christ and his ultimate victory over
Satan it's no wonder that this book was excluded from many Christian Bibles its mystical content and prophetic depth were seen as too controversial by early church leaders but why was this book banned and what Secrets did they want to keep hidden stay with us as we uncover Isaiah's Journey Through the seven layers of Heaven his vision of angelic hierarchies and the Divine battle between God's forces and Satan by the end of this video you'll see why this book preserved in the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible offers Revelations that could completely change the way you see biblical prophecy
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series on deep Bible stories now let's jump into the Ascension of Isaiah a journey through Heavenly Realms visions of angelic armies and prophecies that reveal the coming of the Messiah and the final Triumph of God's kingdom imagine being taken on a journey through seven layers of Heaven each more glorious than the last that's exactly what happens in the Ascension of Isaiah this book takes us Beyond the Earthly realm giving us a rare glimpse into the spiritual hierarchy of the universe Where Angels archangels and seraphim serve the almighty God Isaiah's Journey Begins in the first heaven
where he encounters Angels who govern the Stars the Sun and the Moon these Celestial beings are tasked with ensuring the cosmic order making sure that the movements of the heavens follow God's divine plan the Book of Genesis touches on this idea when God creates the sun moon and stars as signs for Seasons Genesis 1:14 but in the Ascension of Isaiah we see Heavenly beings actively guiding these celestial bodies as Isaiah ascends higher moving through each Heaven the glory and Majesty he encounters intensify in the second and third Heavens he sees more Angelic hosts some of
whom govern both the spiritual and physical Realms these angels are messengers of God's will much like the ones we see throughout the Bible such as the angel Gabriel who brings messages to Daniel and Mary in the canonical texts but it's when Isaiah reaches the fourth Heaven that things take a darker turn here he Witnesses the Fallen Angels those who rebelled against God and were cast out of the higher Realms they are bound as waiting for the final judgment this glimpse into the cosmic battle between good and evil aligns with the Book of Enoch where the
Watchers a group of rebellious angels are also imprisoned for defying God's command the Ascension of Isaiah gives us a deeper look into this spiritual warfare reminding us of the ongoing struggle between Satan and God's forces something the Apostle Paul refers to when he talks about the spiritual forces of EV evil in the Heavenly Realms Ephesians 6:12 in the fifth and sixth Heavens Isaiah is overwhelmed by the sight of pure and sinless Angels beings who have never descended to Earth these Realms are filled with praise and worship where the Angels Sing continually Before the Throne of
God Isaiah sees archangels and angels of a higher order who serve in the direct presence of God and execute his will with without ever being tainted by the struggles of the material world but it's in the seventh heaven that Isaiah reaches the Pinnacle of his journey here he Witnesses the Throne of God surrounded by the highest order of Angels the seraphim and cherubim who cry out holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty this image recalls Isaiah's Vision in the canonical Bible Isaiah 61:3 where he sees the Lord sitting on a throne with the seraphim
surrounding him the Ascension of Isaiah expands on this offering even more Vivid details about the Heavenly court and the radiance of God's glory while in the seventh heaven Isaiah receives a prophecy about the coming of the Messiah in his vision Isaiah sees the Son of God descend from the highest Heaven passing through each of the seven layers as he moves closer to Earth he takes on the appear appearance of a human the very form in which he would be born of a virgin and live among mankind this prophecy aligns with the New Testament teachings on
the Incarnation of Christ God becoming flesh to redeem Humanity John 1:14 but the Ascension of Isaiah gives us a mystical glimpse of how that transformation takes place in the Heavenly Realms the Son of God is described as moving from the pure light of the seventh heaven to the lower darker Realms where he would take on human form face Satan's Temptations and ultimately bring Salvation to mankind Isaiah sees that the messiah's descent is part of God's divine plan to defeat Satan and the forces of Darkness this prophecy prefigures the gospel story where Jesus though fully Divine
humbles himself to be become human face suffering and Rise Again in victory over death it's a cosmic battle that begins long before Christ's Earthly Ministry and one that is revealed in Vivid detail in the Ascension of Isaiah Isaiah's Ascent through the seven Heavens reveals a structure to the spiritual world that most of us have never encountered before the clear separation of each Heaven the role of the angels and the vision of the Messiah descending from the heights of Heaven All provide a profound insight into the spiritual realities beyond what we see on Earth this heavenly
hierarchy and Cosmic conflict are hinted at in several books of the Bible but in the Ascension of Isaiah these Mysteries are laid bare in ways that challenge our understanding of Heaven angels and the battle between good and evil the book brings together ideas from texts like d Daniel Revelation and Enoch but it pushes the boundaries even further showing us the Heavenly Realms where God's plan for salvation unfolds what do you think of Isaiah's Journey Through the seven Heavens do you believe there's more to heaven and spiritual Realms than what we see in the canonical Bible
let us know in the comments below and if you're fascinated by this heavenly journey be sure to like this video and share it with friends we could even dive deeper into the seven Heavens in a future video if that's something you'd love to explore more as Isaiah ascended to the fourth Heaven he witnessed a dark and sobering reality the Fallen Angels who had rebelled against God now bound and awaiting their final judgment these angels led by Satan had once been part of the divine order but chose to defy God's Authority now they are held in
Chains living reminders of the consequences of rebellion this idea of Fallen Angels is something we see across various ban books of the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible The Book of Enoch for example delves into the story of the Watchers Angels who descended to Earth M with human women and created the Nephilim leading to God's judgment in the form of the great flood similarly the Ascension of Isaiah emphasizes that these angels along with Satan will face their ultimate defeat when God's plan comes to completion Satan's Rebellion is Central to this Cosmic struggle according to the Ascension of Isaiah
Satan was cast out of the higher Heavens because of his desire to exalt himself above God much like the depiction we see in Isaiah 1412 to15 where Lucifer Satan is described as having fallen from Heaven due to his pride this battle for power and authority is what drives Satan's ongoing efforts to disrupt God's Plan of Salvation Isaiah's Vision highlights that Satan and his followers are not just active on Earth but they operate within the spiritual Realms constantly attempting to hinder God's purposes this aligns with the new testament's depiction of spiritual warfare there in Ephesians 6:12
where the Apostle Paul warns that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against the rulers against the authorities against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the Heavenly Realms throughout Isaiah's Journey he encounters various orders of angels each with specific roles in the Heavenly hierarchy as he moves through the heavens he sees the archangels Michael Gabriel Raphael and Uriel who lead the charge against Satan's forces these angels are depicted as Warriors standing guard against the influence of Satan and his demons ensuring that God's will prevails in the
universe in first Enoch Michael is similarly portrayed as a key figure in the war against evil and the Ascension of Isaiah strengthens this idea of Archangels as Guardians and enforcers of God's justice Michael is especially important in both texts as the angel who battles Satan and will eventually cast him down in the final judgment this Echoes the same imagery we see in the Book of Daniel Daniel 10321 and Revelation Revelation 127 where Michael and his angels wage war against the powers of Darkness but beyond the archangels Isaiah also Witnesses the lower ranking Angels who are
responsible for governing the stars planets and even elements of nature these Celestial beings work tirelessly to keep the cosmic order preventing the chaos that Satan and his Fallen Angels seek to unleash on both Heaven and Earth Isaiah's vision of these angels reinforces the idea that God's forces are constantly at work maintaining the harmony of creation and pushing back against the forces of Darkness one of the most striking elements of the Ascension of Isaiah is the prophecy of Satan's defeat as Isaiah ascends to the seventh heaven he has given a glimpse of the final battle where
the Son of God descends from the highest Heaven to Earth ultimately defeating Satan and his forces this Victory is not just a physical Triumph but a spiritual one marking the end of Satan's influence over Humanity this Vision prefigures the gospel message of Jesus Christ who came to Earth to destroy the works of the devil 1 John 3:8 the Ascension of Isaiah connects this Cosmic conflict with the Incarnation of Christ showing that the birth of the Messiah was part of a much larger divine plan to reclaim both Heaven and Earth from the powers of Darkness it's
a battle that begins in the Heavenly Realms and culminates with Christ's death and Resurrection which seals Satan's fate in this text The messiah's Descent through the seven Heavens is not only a sign of his humility but also a direct challenge to Satan's claim over the lower Realms as he descends the Angelic hosts sing praises while Satan and his demons tremble in fear knowing that their time is short this Vivid depiction of the cosmic battle Echoes the final showdown described in Revelation where Christ returns in glory to judge the living and the dead casting Satan into
the Lake of Fire Revelation 20:10 the Ascension of Isaiah offers a dramatic and Vivid portrayal of the cosmic struggle that mirrors the teachings of the canonical Bible it reminds us that while we may not see this battle unfolding with our physical the spiritual warfare is very real Isaiah's Vision reveals that this battle has been raging since the dawn of Creation with Satan attempting to derail God's plan for Humanity at every turn but it also reminds us that God's Victory is assured he has sent his son to defeat the powers of darkness and the forces of
good will ultimately Prevail for believers this story serves as a powerful reminder that we are part of a much larger spiritual conflict every day our actions our faith and our prayers are part of this Cosmic battle just as Isaiah witnessed the Angels at war in the heavens we are called to put on the armor of God and stand firm in our faith Ephesians 6:13 the Ascension of Isaiah gives us a powerful glimpse into this Unseen World showing that the forces of Good and Evil are constantly at odds and our role is to stay faithful and
Trust in God's ultimate Victory Isaiah's vision of the messiah's desent is breathtaking in both its detail and meaning he sees the Son of God surrounded by seraphim and cherubim seated in glory upon his Heavenly throne in the seventh heaven but instead of remaining in the celestial Realms the Messiah begins his journey downwards moving through each of the seven heavens and gradually taking on more human appearance with each level this part of Isaiah's vision is unique to the Ascension of Isaiah and provides a mystical Dimension to the gospel story it portrays the Incarnation as not merely
an Earthly event but as a Divine descent from the heights of Heaven to the depths of the material world the Son of God leaves behind the radiance of his divinity to take on flesh a journey that culminates in his birth through the Virgin Mary this concept is reflected in the New Testament particularly in Philippians 26-8 where the Apostle Paul speaks of Christ emptying himself and taking on the form of a servant humbling himself to the point of death on the cross the Ascension of Isaiah expands on this idea showing the stages of humility as the
Messiah descends through the heavens each step a deliberate choice to bring Salvation to humanity as the Messiah descends something striking happens Satan and his angels tremble in fear they recognize that the arrival of the Son of God spells the end of their dominion over the lower Realms this part of the vision emphasizes the spiritual conflict that was raging even before the birth of Christ Satan aware of the divine plan knows that the messiah's mission will ultimately lead to his defeat and the Redemption of mankind the fear of Satan is something that aligns with other biblical
texts in Matthew 8:29 for example we see the demons cry out to Jesus saying what do you want with the Son of God have you come here to torture us before the appointed time the Demon's awareness of Jesus power and authority parallels the fear seen in the Ascension of Isaiah a recognition that their time is short and The messiah's Descent signals their impending judgment this section of the Ascension of Isaiah also offers a deeper understanding of the cosmic significance of Christ's Incarnation it wasn't just a human event it was a cosmic turning point where Satan's
grip on the world would be broken and the plan for salvation would be set into motion The Descent of the Messiah is depicted as a Divine Invasion into enemy territory with Satan powerless to stop what is about to unfold one of the most powerful aspects of this prophecy is the way the messiah's dissent emphasizes his humility as he moves through each of the seven Heavens he takes on more and more of Humanity's limitations by the time he reaches Earth he is fully human subject to pain suffering and death the Ascension of Isaiah highlights that the
messiah's suffering was part of a larger divine plan his humility was not a sign of weakness but of strength a willingness to endure the greatest possible suffering in order to bring Salvation to humanity this is the gospel message at its core echoed throughout the New Testament the Son of God who though he was eternal and divine chose to suffer and die so that Humanity might be saved Hebrews 2:9 this profound vision of humility connects directly to the passion of Christ in the gospels we see Jesus humiliated mocked and crucified but through it all he remains
the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world John 1:29 Isaiah's prophecy in this ban text offers a MC perspective on this suffering showing that it was not just a human event but a Divine act that reverberated through the heavens Isaiah's Vision doesn't end with the messiah's descent into the world after seeing the Son of God take on human form and face suffering Isaiah is shown the ultimate Victory the messiah's resurrection and his return to the Heavenly Realms in Triumph just as he descended through the seven Heavens he now ascended ends reclaiming
his throne and defeating Satan once and for all this part of the vision mirrors the New Testament account of Jesus resurrection and Ascension where he conquers sin death and Satan's power in Revelation 1118 Christ says I am the living one I was dead and now look I'm alive forever and ever and I hold the keys of death and Hades the Ascension of Isaiah gives us a mystical glimpse of this Victory showing that Christ's mission was not just to redeem Humanity but to bring about the defeat of Satan and the restoration of divine order in the
heavens through this prophecy we are reminded of the hope of Resurrection the messiah's triumph over death is the promise that we too will be raised with him a theme that resonates throughout the Bible 1 Corinthians 1520 through 22 Isaiah's Vision emphasizes that the victory of Christ is Cosmic covering all Realms both Heavenly and Earthly the Ascension of Isaiah gives us a rich and mystical view of the Incarnation and the messiah's mission this prophecy reveals not just the birth of Christ but his descent through the spiritual Realms the fear of Satan and his ultimate victory over
death it's a story that extends Beyond on Earth showing that the battle for Humanity's salvation was waged in the heavens as well as on the cross this deeper more mystical perspective offers an incredible insight into the cosmic importance of the Gospel message the Son of God didn't just come to save the world he came to reclaim the heavens defeat Satan and restore God's divine order what do you think of Isaiah's prophecy of The messiah's Descent does this vision of cosmic humility and victory change the way you think about the Incarnation let us know in the
comments below what did you think of the Ascension of Isaiah did the Heavenly journey and the prophecy of The messiah's Descent change your understanding of spiritual warfare and Christ's Mission let us know in the comments below if this video opened your eyes to the cosmic battle behind the scenes of The Gospel don't forget to like like share and subscribe to deep Bible stories we'd love to dive even deeper into topics like the Angelic hierarchies or the spiritual warfare depicted in this and other band books also if you haven't yet explored the other videos in our
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