[MHGinTN]

Was in a discussion of this topic last night at dinner. It looks a lot like the annihilation of the blood-lusting attackers of Israel and accompanying devastation is what ushers the man of sin onto the global scene as Peacemaker bringing surviving mid-East islamics and Israel to a peace agreement which allows Israel to declare ‘peace and safety for seven years’. According to the prophecy offered in 1217 AD (a German Rabbi of great devotion, Rabbi Judah ben Samuel, was given a vision from Elijah regarding the city of Jerusalem) the year 2017 is the year the seven year treaty will be signed. Interesting stuff to consider, in light of 2 Thess 2 as properly interpreted using ‘departure’ for ‘apostasia’ ...

[Godzilla]

interesting. Note that the un (france) is planning on introducing a resolution to form a palistinian state. I remember something about 0bama endorsing a 5 year peace treaty - wouldn’t take much for two more years. That and teh pope’s address to the un. I usually don’t react this way but it brought the hairs on my neck straight up.

[SkyPilot]

Interesting. I will have to look up that Rabbi and his prophecy. More and more, I am beginning to wonder if the Rapture occurs, and then it is a time span before the actual Tribulation clock begins. Perhaps a few months. In any case, the Bible consistently shows us that the character of God is first to warn, and then remove His people before His wrath is delivered. When God's wrath comes, it is swift, unexpected by most, irrevocable, terrible, and just.

[SaveFerris]

Yes, I’m of the opinion the the Ezekiel 38 portion could bring on Antichrist and “peace”.