Posted on 10/17/2009 9:12:18 AM PDT by kindred
1. The Jewish people would be scattered worldwide; yet Israel would become a nation again after a long time and at a time the Bible calls the "latter days"-ref Isa 66:8; Mic 5:3; Ezek 38:8. Against what appeared to be impossible odds, this prophecy has been fulfilled. It happened as predicted on May 14, 1948 after about 2500 years. That’s 1 out of 1. Note: Israel was destroyed in approximately 721 B.C. and Judah about 135 years later. Since that time, approximately fourteen different peoples have possessed the land of Israel. Yet as the Bible said, the nation of Israel would be reborn. The rebirth of Israel was a key sign, indicating we had entered a time period called the "latter days." It was the beginning of a countdown leading to the Tribulation and culminating with the Battle of Armageddon and the return of Jesus. Along with the fulfillment of this crucial event are over 360 prophecies that would all come together, so we might recognize that the Tribulation is very close at hand. Some of these are listed here. Yet the Bible foretells that most people would not believe these things, despite the overwhelming evidence of the signs from God’s Word being fulfilled exactly as predicted. As people refused to believe the flood was coming in Noah’s time, so people today willingly choose to disregard the signs of the times.
2. Israel shall be brought forth in one day, at once-ref Isa 66:8. Prophecy fulfilled-May 14, 1948. That’s 2 out of 2. Note: On Nov. 29, 1947, the General Assembly of the U.N. approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. On the morning of May 14, 1948 (the last day of the British mandate), a meeting of the People’s Council took place in Israel to decide on the name of the state and to finalize the declaration. At precisely 4 pm, the proclamation ceremony began at the Tel Aviv museum. The 979 Hebrew words of the Scroll of Independence were read. All stood, and the scroll was adopted. The notorious White Paper, issued by the British in 1930 restricting Jewish immigration, was declared null and void. Members of the People’s Council signed the proclamation. David Ben-Gurion rapped his gavel, declaring, "The State of Israel is established. This meeting is ended." Israel was brought forth as a nation in one day, at once, exactly as predicted. At midnight, the British soldiers and high commissioner would leave. President Truman was swift in announcing U.S. recognition of Israel. The following morning, on May 15, Israel was under attack by the Egyptian, Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian, and Iraqi forces.
3. Israel would be brought forth (or reborn) "out of the nations"-Ezek 38:8. Prophecy fulfilled-May 14, 1948. That’s 3 out of 3. Note: As previously stated, on Nov. 29, 1947, the General Assembly of the "United Nations" approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. This prophecy was perfectly fulfilled. Consider, for centuries the land of Israel had been occupied by many nations. Israel was "brought forth out of the nations"—the children of Israel from many nations have been returning to their ancient homeland.
4. Israel must regain the city of Jerusalem-Joel 2:32; Isa 28:14; Ezek 22:19. This happened just as predicted in 1967. That’s 4 out of 4. Note: The Bible gives us two methods so we would know the time we are in. One is by Israel’s rebirth. The other, by a precise line of events that would all come together at one time. Israel was reborn on May 14th, 1948. The Bible indicates that from Israel’s rebirth a generation would not pass till all be fulfilled. We are not setting any date; however, it seems clear from Israel’s rebirth and the signs of the times— that we are living in the generation in which the Rapture and Tribulation will come and catch most people by surprise. Are you ready?
5. The Christian church at the time of the end would be lukewarm, neither cold nor hot for Jesus. Prophecy fulfilled. That’s 5 out of 5. Note: God will spew them out. Many ministers and people that call themselves a Christian will not be going to heaven. The Bible tells us—you have acquired wealth, but your true condition is wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked, and you don’t know it-Rev 3:14-22. This is today’s church. Most preachers use little Scripture, but lots of worldly stories. Many sing a great deal, but put little emphasis on repentance, obeying, serving, and fearing God, on the fruits of the Spirit, Bible prophecy, water baptism by immersion, and studying your Bible faithfully every day. Many are only entertainment centers that teach what their members want to hear. Many (so-called Christians) are so lukewarm or dead, they don’t even bring their Bibles with them to the house of God. Some famous ministers and Bible schools think this is the best church age ever, yet the Bible clearly shows it is the worst and most deceived.
6. The Bible gives us over 50 descriptions about the people at the time of the end. These fit the people of today perfectly, but did not fit the people of fifty years ago. Here are some:
A. Some would depart from the faith and go into devil worship-1 Tim 4:1. This is perfect. B. People would mock about the last days and not believe-2 Pe 3:3; Jude 18. C. People would become lovers of themselves-2 Tim 3:1,2. Remember the TV commercials—"I do it for me"? D. People would be disobeying their parents-2 Tim 3:1,2. E. People would be grateful for nothing-2 Tim 3:1,2. F. Homosexuality would increase-Lk 17:28,30; ref Gen 19:5; Ro 1:24,26,27. G. People would be without self-control in sex-2 Tim 3:1,2,6; Rev 9:21, Lk 17:28,30; Jude 7. Is this not the great sex generation? H. People would love pleasures more than God-2 Tim 3:1,2,4. This is true. Shall we go on a picnic, watch football, or sleep. Church?—we can go another time. Our American motto "In God we trust" has become a joke. Remember, these were all predicted centuries ago as part of the signs that we are at the time of the end. I. People would be taking drugs-Rev 9:21. The Greek word for sorceries, in Rev 9:21, means pharmaceuticals or drugs. God’s Word is 100% right on every one. That’s 6 out of 6. How could you have any doubts at this point? Note: Fifty years ago, many people seldom locked their doors at night. There was little or no profanity on television, radio, or in the movies. One of the biggest problems in public school was gum chewing. Those days are long gone. 7. There would be weapons that could destroy the world-Mk 13:20; Rev 6:8; Rev 9:18; Zech 14:8,12. Incredibly, this prophecy was written in the days of spears and arrows, yet today it is true. That’s 7 out of 7. Note: It is estimated that the combined nuclear arsenals of the USA and Russia (as of the year 2007) could kill every living thing on earth 6 times over.
8. The Gospel must be published in all the world-Mk 13:10. This seemingly impossible prophecy was written when there was no printing press, but today it is true. That's 8 out of 8. Note: In this last generation, to our knowledge, the Gospel is being published (or is about to be published) in the primary language of every nation of the world or "among all nations." In addition, the Gospel is available by short-wave radio nearly everywhere in the world.
9. In the "latter days," when Israel was once again a nation, there would be a great military power to the extreme north of Israel in the land of Magog (which is modern-day Russia)-Ezek 38:2-4,8,15,16. Incredible. That’s 9 out of 9. Note: How could the Bible have foretold the location of this nation, facts about its military, and even the time period it would come to pass? As was already said, in Lk 24:25-O FOOLS, AND SLOW OF HEART TO BELIEVE ALL THAT THE PROPHETS HAVE SPOKEN.
10. There would be a nation to the far east of Israel, to the end of the earth. This nation would have an army of 200 million. This is astounding. How could the Bible have told the location of a nation and given such a huge figure regarding the size of its army nearly 2000 years ago? China has boasted that they could field an army of this exact figure. That’s 10 out of 10.
11. There would be an economic alliance of the nations of the Old Roman Empire. It would have a military capability. This is an exact description of the European Union today (the EU), which has already adopted the one-currency system for many of their member nations. It is written, IN THE DAYS OF THESE KINGS (these nations, which is now) SHALL THE GOD OF HEAVEN SET UP A KINGDOM-Dan 2:44. That’s 11 out of 11. We have just reached the point that seemed impossible—11 perfect predictions made thousands of years ago—with God nothing is impossible. Certainly, at this point, even the biggest skeptic should see the Bible is true, there is a God, and we are nearing the time of the end.
You don’t believe the Bible so none of this happened in History? “Only the fool,in his heart, says there is not God”
Um, I'm not doomed at all. I have perfect peace about what is on the horizon.
Thanks. Check the tagline. It has been there for a short while.
Although I ‘want’ to believe in the pretrib rapture, I do believe all things point to us being here throughout the tribulation and will be with Christ right before he destroys the earth.
There is a name for the doctrine displayed here, its called Dispensationalism. Its main feature is a pretribulation rapture. I once was a pretrib dispensationalist, I heard arguments against it, so I determined to get to the bottom of the issue.
I did a really in depth search of what the Bible says about the resurrection, second coming, and rapture, it took me almost a year, following people like Hal Lindsey and Tim LaHay (left behind), I realized they had ripped me off.
I discovered that the Bible teaches no such thing as two second comings, one before the tribulation, and one after it. It is something that has to be read into the Bible, it is not there.
Once I saw the pretrib rapture was false, the entire Dispensationalist system came unwound. Dispensationalism requires a pretrib rapture for the system to work.
You are a strange person.
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The rapture teachers state Elijah and Enoch but fail to also note Daniel in the Lions Den and Shadrack and buddies in the furnace...there was a fourth man NOT put in there by the king. There is NO reason God’s people can not endure the fires of judgment..NO REASON..even with the destruction of the earth. Noah survived the flood..he never left the air of this earth. Why couldn’t God just lift Noah, family and animals up like this so called rapture..flood the earth, dry it up and set them back down? WHY do lukewarm believers, most look more like the world than the Church THINK they are better than all the saints that have died for the last 2000 years? Spoiled bunch..in for a rude awakening. :) Whether THEY believe it or not!!
This is your best, most clear-cut response I’ve seen. Blessed indeed, brother.
I might add, I didn’t say that I found the “rapture” to be false, I found the PRETRIBULATION rapture to be false. The rapture, meaning the gathering together, or “catching up” of the saints in the air at Christ’s second coming, is truth. The Bible teaches the rapture, but not a “pretrib” one.
The second coming is not two separate events, one before the tribulation, one after it some seven years later. The resurrection, second coming, and rapture are simply different aspects of the same singular event...taking place at end of the tribulation, at the last day of this age.
A strong man has entered the country a Goliath among men ,
But I say to you My Children will you defeat him or call him friend ?!
For I AM your forbearance so come to me and see ,
Inquire of your Savior come to the garden and kneel beside Me !
Be my watchman in the Tower be My Shepherd through the night ,
Pray in earnest as Rachel and Sarah , come ! Break My heart this very night !
For I AM your Intercessor in all you say and do ,
I AM your Strong Tower , your Mighty Oak to cling onto ,
Don’t ever feel you must waiver or let go ,
Cling onto your Savior and My Virtue you shall know !
Surely Storms and Trials I have said you will go through ,
But I AM your Arm your Shoulder and Strong Tower so come to me to be redressed and renewed ,
For I AM your Righteousness and Armor that you wear !
Come to ME My Children ! For Truly I DO CARE ! ! !
Genesis 16:11-12
11 The angel of the LORD also said to her:
“You are now with child
and you will have a son.
You shall name him Ishmael, [a]
for the LORD has heard of your misery.
12 He will be a wild donkey of a man;
his hand will be against everyone
and everyone’s hand against him,
and he will live in hostility
toward [b] all his brothers.”
Psalm 61:3-4
3 For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
The Nations are now entering into an opened scroll ,
Into things they do not know !
Behold the new forget the old ,
Look to the things not yet fullfilled that have been fortold ,
Forget your past and come to me ,
Come under My wings do not flee ,
For soon your DaySpring shall arrive !
Prepare your hearts for me , Come Abide !
Isaiah 46:9-13
9 Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me.
10 I make known the end from the beginning,
from ancient times, what is still to come.
I say: My purpose will stand,
and I will do all that I please.
11 From the east I summon a bird of prey;
from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that will I bring about;
what I have planned, that will I do.
12 Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,
you who are far from righteousness.
13 I am bringing my righteousness near,
it is not far away;
and my salvation will not be delayed.
I will grant salvation to Zion,
my splendor to Israel.
Obadiah 15
“The day of the LORD is near
for all nations.
As you have done, it will be done to you;
your deeds will return upon your own head.
Martial Law is about to unfold ,
These are all things I have fortold ,
If the government would come upon me ,
Then as they see Me in you the same persecution you shall see ,
Do not look at how they appear ,
And do not fear !
But I shall release ,
To you My peace ~ ~ ~
Knowledge before things unfold ,
The secrets of the enemy before you ~ told ,
The Hidden side of My Scroll ,
So stay in tune and Harmony with Me ,
Christ Jesus for I AM your Sanctuary . . .
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
THANKS TONS FOR YOUR KIND WORDS.
GOD BE WITH YOU.
BLESSED WEEKEND TO YOU.
I’m not the least bit convinced that you have it all figured out
either.
NOPE.
REPLACEMENTARIANISM, A-MIL, PRETERIST, POST-MIL
POSITIONS ARE ALL
far , far, far less supported in Scripture than Dispensationalism regardless of the Rapture timing.
God COULD do a lot of things . . .
as long as they were consistent with HIS WORD.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
Yeah this is good everything is opening up and unfolding all in balance ! with God’s will .
INDEED.
I keep thinking some interesting personal life experiences are coming for some within 30 days.
Am I off the wall?
strong delusion has been sent...
Dispensationalism?
Your points are well taken...don’t forget also, the children of Israel when God was sending the plagues on the people of Egypt, escaped the wrath of the plagues. They weren’t removed, they just didn’t endure them.
Same for the passover.
Read also Ezekiel 9:3-6 (I believe this is the scripture)...God tells Ezekiel that he is going to kill every man, woman and child but he asks Ezekiel to have the ‘scribe’ mark the forhead of all those who sigh and cry over the abominations and he will protect them from his wrath.
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