Posted on 09/02/2023 7:59:23 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
“it can’t get much worse than it is today .. can it?”
Well, it would seem not.
However, I have many reasons to believe He is at the doors but not quite ready to come for us.
One reason is the prophetic parable in Luke 14:16-24. I believe we are today right at verse 23, “compel them to come in that my house may be filled.”
Pretty much all of Jesus’ parable are prophetic and pretty much all of them are about the Jews “waning” and the Gentiles “waxing.”
This Luke passage is basically a prophetic look ahead 2000 years from Jesus time until now. There are three parts. Part one is the Jews refusal and rejection of the Lord and his invitation to come to Him 2000 years ago (verses 16-20). Part two is God turning from the Jews to the Gentiles for salvation (verses 21-22). Part Three is the dramatic time we are in right now where the unnamed servant (the Holy Spirit) says there is still room for more and there is one last sweep of souls (verse 23). Our merciful and loving God wants to save as many as will come before that horrific day.
So I believe we are about to see a time, although unexpected, of worldwide incoming of souls to Jesus which will delay Satan’s plans for world takeover (Satan has a tendency to jump the gun).
It’s very possible, should the Lord tarry, we may witness both, a great falling away, as well as a great revival. Unless, that great revival has already come and gone in decades past.
However, if you are a math geek, a numerologist, of if you'd just like a good laugh, try this:
BTW, I should also add something else...
I used to believe the Rapture and the rise of the antichrist were simultaneous events. I’ve since come to believe the Rapture could precede the rise of the antichrist (signifying the beginning of the false 7 year covenent- the seven year tribulation). The Rapture could precede the beginning of the seven year tribulation by months or even a few years.
When the Rapture occurs there will be mass chaos and devastation. Perhaps playing a major part of the rise of the revived Roman Empire. And the 10 kings.
Another sign that Luke 14:23 is in the future and not the past is Israel’s lack of a temple and preparation (yet) for a revival of the daily sacrifice (of red heifers I believe).
Daniel 9:27 tells us that this “man of sin” AKA the beast” here called “the prince” will stop the daily sacrifice “in the middle of the 70th Week” (half-way through the 7-year tribulation). Elsewhere scripture tells us this “man of sin” will “...as God sit in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God” (2 Thess. 2:4). So there has to be a temple built and a sacrifice in process in Israel during the first part of the tribulation.
If interested, for context and further reading and review...
Daniel 9:24-27 prophesies the future (at that time) 490 years of Israel in terms of 70 weeks (one week = seven years). The last week, the 70th Week, is the seven-year tribulation (”a time of great trouble such as never there was since there was a nation” Dan. 12:1) which we now know has been separated from the 69th Week (Jesus death on the cross (Dan 9:26)) so far for about 2000 years.
quote:”Another sign that Luke 14:23 is in the future and not the past is Israel’s lack of a temple and preparation (yet) for a revival of the daily sacrifice (of red heifers I believe).”
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I should clarify in that the Scripture I cited from Luke would be a Scripture to the Jews, regarding the (physical) return of Jesus.
In my view, based on my understanding of Scripture is that the prophecies contained in the Gospels references the seven year tribulation. Those left behind having missed the Rapture event precluding the beginning of the seven year tribulation.
The Scripture in Luke 21 I quoted specifies the events which will occur during the Tribulation as it relates most specifically to the Jews during this time soon to come.
If these events, noted in the Scriptures relating to the times of Jacob’s woes are presently being fulfilled and the stage is being set for all to be concluded, then how much sooner will the Rapture ocurre?
Regarding the message to the church age Dispensation, concluding with a period of overlap during the tribulation period, we need to consult the words written by the chosen Apostle unto the Gentiles. That being the Apostle Paul.
He spoke of that blessed event, our hope, the Rapture .
Beginning around the time of Israel’s rebirth, God begun to turn His attention back to the Jews, just as was prophesied. (See Romans chapter 11)
As for the Temple, all preparations are in place and the Temple could be rebuilt in short order. This timing could very well begin with a deal negotiated with present world leaders.
Even the furnishings are prepared as well by all indication, are the red heifers available by all appearances.
But my hope rests in the soon coming event when that Trumpet shall sound and Revelation 4:1 comes to pass, Come up hither and I will show you things to come.”
John had the vision of a prophecy soon to come to pass.
1’st Thessalonians 4:
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
“Daniel 9:24-27 prophesies the future (at that time) 490 years of Israel in terms of 70 weeks (one week = seven years). The last week, the 70th Week, is the seven-year tribulation (”a time of great trouble such as never there was since there was a nation” Dan. 12:1) which we now know has been separated from the 69th Week (Jesus death on the cross (Dan 9:26)) so far for about 2000 years.”
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In agreement with the added clarity that the 70’th week begins with the signing of the false seven year covenent, (an agreement made between the antichrist and Israel) thus, the beginning of the 70’th week. The times of Jacob’s woes.
The point of the mid tribulation period, 3 1/2 years from the start of the tribulation period, will be the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the abomination of desolation. The time which the antichrist sits himself on the throne of the rebuild temple, declaring himself to be (g)od.
Also a point of which will begin the second half of the great tribulation.
Tribulation? It is fairly clear that something that will stamp itself into mans memory forever is coming very soon. September in the third week is highlighted in my mind.
That’s all fine and good except for the refund scammers.
You can look up what that is all about on your own but sometimes the scammers will tell the person being scammed to withdraw a large amount of cash from their bank and send the cash in a box to a money mule via FedEx or UPS.
Tellers have been trained to be on the lookout for possible scams, especially when the person is elderly. The scammers will specifically tell the victim to lie about the reason for the large cash withdrawal. The same is true in many retailers that sell gift cards when a customer is buying many gift cards for high dollar values, another way scammers steal money.
You might think the teller is being intrusive into your personal business but sometimes they are actually looking out for you.
Daniels prophecy is open and as readable as FR. Joseph Dumond is where I started, learning the timeline used and inspired by Yahovah, using the Blue Letter bible to translate words, find out that words are mistranslated. Ended up watching and studying with Abraham Ojeda, on youtube channel Overcome Babylon.
The time is very short, and we as Christians have been misled for a very long time.
The Day and the hour you cannot know, is a clue. Follow the clues, and have open eyes.
We cannot know the day or the hour but we are to recognize the times and the season. This point, Jesus addressed to the Jews as well.
Paul emphasized this to the church.
If someone were to ask the following question:
What will the church be like in the latter days just prior to the Rapture of the Church and the rise of the antichrist?
We are given several indicators in the Word of God in which that question can be addressed.
To say They’re are no answers is an absence of understanding and an inability to assess the seasons.
I know the various reasons a teller asks this question and thanks for posting to let others know. My answer to the teller of “you do not need to know” shows I can stand up to authority and I am most likely not taking money out as paft of a scam.
Thanks for posting.
My read is to use cash and force companies to want government to keep cash. The unholy alliance between business and government is one thing driving digital currency IMO.
Joe Rogan may not be a “Believer”, but he understands that there are many among his audience.
It will if we make it so, but I find very few knocking doors or being BOLD.
A great delusion will sweep the land ... lets make sure we don't mistake one for the other.
When I was young, it was not uncommon to be handed a gospel tract ... or to be asked “ are you saved?”
It's been years since I've seen that.
How about you .... when was the last time you were approached by a stranger and asked about your soul?....
hari krishna and such don't count ... I mean a real encounter.
Well, yesterday I helped bring an unbeliever to the brink of asking Jesus into his heart, if that’s any proof of anything which it is not.
We should know “the times and the seasons” and should know we are in the midst of a worldwide restoration in the Body of Christ of “the faith that was once delivered to the saints as prophesied by Jude (Jude 3) - the true Gospel of the Grace of Christ as taught in Romans, Galatians, and 2/3rds of the NT.
Luke 14:23 will be in full force upon this restoration of grace.
“...be not faithless, but believing.” John 20:27.
Our job is to be filled with the Spirit, let Jesus’ light shine through us, and let others see and come to the Lord, for the time is very short.
I have a Doctrinal question for others to weigh in on. Somewhat off topic.
I need to first set the stage basing it on the following Scriptures:
Romans 10:9-10
King James Version
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-9
King James Version
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Galatians 1:8-10
King James Version
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
So here’s my question, I have a neighbor who is a Christian. Delivered from drugs a few years back. Became involved in what I view is a false doctrine. He has quit a good paying job in order to go to pastoral college.
He holds tent revivals and always sends me a text with a head count of how many He has led to the Lord and also taken to the river to be baptized.
Whenever I forward the prophecy update commentaries posted by RWC there is never a response.
Recently, based on a discerning belief, I asked about his views on “Kingdom now theology” He then admitted that is his belief.
I find many faults with that theology and for those not familiar with its tenants, here is an overview:
https://www.gotquestions.org/kingdom-now.html
my question:
Can a person deep into that belief truly be doing the Lord’s service?
It is my understanding of their belief that prophecy has already been fulfilled and God has renigged on His Promises to Israel and has replaced Israel with the Church. I know this is false, but my question is, how deep into a false doctrine can one enter into when the confession of Faith is null and void?
I believe no power can remove one’s seal of salvation except for self surrendering the faith.
Thoughts?
Sounds like your friend needs prayer to remove the scales from his eyes.
He has to know that just quitting drugs wasn’t going to be the last attack the enemy would offer to fight for his soul.
Bad theology kills and destroys just as much (if not more) than drugs and other odious behaviors.
One thing I would offer is that all who are saved have different duties to the Kingdom of Heaven (not Earth). He may be confusing his calling by believing that Saving People will create a Heavenly Nation on Earth.
Verses against this:
Hebrews 11:14-16
2 Timothy 2:4
Matthew 6:19-21
Colossians 3:2
Philippians 3:19
Hebrews 10:34
1 Peter 1:4 (everything in the world will be burned up)
1 Peter 2:11
2 Peter 3:11-13
Philippians 3:20
very insightful. Thanks for the response. I will look these Scriptures up.
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We’re not to build our “kingdom” here.
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