Posted on 12/06/2025 9:32:58 AM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
As we continue to focus on the many different events which will ultimately find their fulfilment in God’s prophetic program, one of the most dramatic changes facing the world is the end of Gentile domination. You see, at this moment, the world is still in a period referred to as “the times of the Gentiles.” However, this period does have an expiration date.
The phrase “the times of the Gentiles” is used by Jesus as recorded in Luke 21:24: “And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.”
As you can tell, Gentile domination is specifically concerned with the city of Jerusalem, evidenced by the fact that all significant empires have aspired to possess the land of Israel and the Holy City. Although some claim that the times of the Gentiles ended with modern Israel’s declaration of statehood in 1948 or when Israel captured the Old City of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in June 1967, this is incorrect.
Understanding the panoramic view of the times of the Gentiles is achieved through two significant revelations in the Book of Daniel. The first was a dream given to King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2), and the second was given to Daniel (Daniel 7). In both dreams, we bear witness to four successive Gentile empires, beginning with Babylon and ending with a revived form of the Roman Empire. Therefore, the times of the Gentiles covers the period from when the Babylonians invaded Judah, destroyed Jerusalem, and exiled the Jewish people, and will end when Christ physically returns to the earth at the end of the Tribulation Period.
If there is one book in the Bible that evokes glad anticipation in the hearts of believers who cherish that wonderful day when Christ will reign in power and great glory, it is the Book of Isaiah. In particular, chapter 60 of Isaiah provides important details about the Messiah’s earthly Kingdom. Gentile powers may have an interest in Jerusalem, but so does the Messiah! Isaiah 59:20 says: “The Redeemer will come to Zion, and to those who turn from transgression in Jacob, says the LORD.”
Jerusalem is not just another city amongst the tens of thousands which exist today. It is the place where God has determined the King’s throne will be located (Psalm 2:6). But in the context of this article, I wish to demonstrate how different the relationship will be in the Millennial Kingdom between Israel and the Gentiles.
Isaiah 60 is a highly interesting chapter from the point of view that when Jesus reigns as King, international relationships will essentially be turned upside down. Instead of Gentile powers trying to tear down the walls of Jerusalem, they will assist in building them up (Isaiah 60:10). Instead of plundering Israel, wealth will be sent to Jerusalem on such a scale that its gates have to remain open day and night to receive it all (Isaiah 60:11). Instead of trying to divide and destroy Jerusalem, the descendants of Israel’s persecutors will revere the Holy City because the Holy One will reign from there!
Isaiah 60:14 reads: “Also the sons of those who afflicted you shall come bowing to you, and all those who despised you shall fall prostrate at the soles of your feet; and they shall call you The City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.”
What a moment that will be! Not only does verse 14 promise that the descendants of former adversaries will cease their opposition, but they will actively acknowledge Israel’s divinely favoured and elevated status. This vision stands in stark contrast to the political situation today, where the nations wish suffering, exile, and humiliation on the Jewish people. Indeed, God has promised a wonderful hope-filled future for the remnant of Israel where peace, restoration, and justice are fully realised and there is universal recognition of His unique covenant relationship with Israel.
However, although Israel will occupy the foremost position in the world’s political, economic, religious, and social structures, sadly, Isaiah prophesies that not every nation will be glad to be subordinate to Israel in the Millennial Kingdom. Isaiah 60:12 says: “For the nation and kingdom which will not serve you shall perish, and those nations shall be utterly ruined.” In this verse, we see a powerful declaration regarding the nations and their relationship with Israel. Even though worship of the Lord and thanksgiving for Israel’s mediatory ministry will be voluntary, any nation that does not submit will suffer destruction.
During the past 2,500 years, the Jew has been hounded, hunted, and hated, but God promises that the age to come will be completely different (Zechariah 8:22-23). So, even though the world must first endure the revived form of that final Gentile empire which will sweep the planet with its marauding hordes, seize Israel, and triumph over Jerusalem, we confidently look for that promised fifth eternal kingdom as prophesied in Daniel 7:13-14: “I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed.”
The times of the Gentiles is coming to a close, and we rejoice to know that through God’s program of redemption and restoration, Israel will hold the preeminent position amongst the nations, exactly as prophesied. But we also rejoice to know that in the future Millennial Kingdom, God will make provision for believing Gentiles to enjoy the rich spiritual and material blessings which will flow from Jerusalem because the King’s throne will be there.
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2 Timothy 4:8
Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
Maranatha!
Bible prophesy is one of the biggest scams out there.
Boomers beware!
And yet for the scripturally-minded, one reads in Mark --- "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.."
No man knows. Many say they do. And alongside "saying" is a pop-up in my browser with a three-fold message.
"Pray & share. One-time donation. $1 a day ( $30 monthly )It's a year-end fundraiser, you see. For a "non-denominational ministry which holds to a Pre-Tribulational, Pre-Millenial, and Dispensational view of eschatology."
What nonsense.
I don’t see anything about a day or hour in his post.
Since Bible Prophecy is a “scam” and it consists of 1/3 of The Holy Bible - perhaps you meant “The Bible is one of the biggest scams out there”?
Good luck! 👍
There’s not.
The haters have to lie to make their illogical “point”.
...evidenced by the fact that all significant empires have aspired to possess the land of Israel and the Holy City.”
As evidenced by the fact that no significant imperial wars have been fought in the Land of Israel for thousands of years?
“...Israel will hold the preeminent position amongst the nations...”
Seven million Jews commanding the world?? Not this particular Israel.
This is all nonsense.
“First Israel will make a pact wi5j the Antichrist”
I think they already did that when they elected Netanyahu.
Sure there was. "...year-end fundraiser."
You just post your usual baseless opinions without offering any proof. 🙄
Here’s your Biblical Proof, but you being a Preterist means that it just all goes over your head and you refuse to even acknowledge another point.
Micah 4:7
I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcast a strong nation; So the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on, even forever. (FOREVER....)
Micah 4:11-13
But now many nations have assembled against you, saying, “Let her be defiled, and let us feast our eyes on Zion.” / But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD or understand His plan, for He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor. / Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth.
Jeremiah 30:16
Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided.
Jeremiah 31 (all of it)
Ezekiel 37:22
and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king over them all; they shall no longer be two nations, nor shall they ever be divided into two kingdoms again.
How about try reading your Bible “Christian”?
All of Zechariah.
All of Ezekiel.
All of Isaiah.
All of Micah.
Or are you going to post some more profanity to me like you did last time to “prove your point”?
Bible prophecy is the word of god and therefore truth
People’s interpretation of this prophecy is invariably flawed and misinterpreted
The reality, IMHO, is that Bible prophecy is not intended as much to predict future events as it is instead a message that will be meaningful to Christians in the context of then current events in a future time of intense disinformation and persecution that will help bolster their faith and help them persevere against what they face
That said, there are many global trends that do seem to correspond to broadly what is written
... not that the Bible is a scam, but that all the fake "Bible Prophecy" spouted by Dispensationalist charlatans is a scam.
Yes, I think that's what he meant.
God knows who reads and believes His Word.
You can call it “fake” but what about this one?
Isaiah 66:8
Who has ever seen anything as strange as this? Who ever heard of such a thing? Has a nation ever been born in a single day? Has a country ever come forth in a mere moment? But by the time Jerusalem’s birth pains begin, her children will be born.
Ironically, Israel was born “in a day” on May 14, 1948.
Believe it or not - up to you. And this was written in the 8th Century BC. God declares the beginning from the end.
Hucksters keep using the same old prophecy playbook, as if God wouldn’t up-end the end-timer experts who’ve got it all worked out.
“and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven!”
The pretentious peeps at Pantone publish more intel than those folks...
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Pantone has named its eagerly anticipated annual color of the year for 2026, choosing a “billowy, balanced white” named Cloud Dancer.
The self-described “global color authority” claims that PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer has an “aerated presence” which “acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world.”
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https://time.com/7338176/pantone-color-of-the-year-2026/
*SIGH*
And you aren’t embarrassed about using the worn out argument inappropriately?
You’re arguing against something nobody is doing. Nobody is claiming to know the day or hour, but in Matthew 24 Jesus most certainly did give us information about the seasons, which is not the same thing as the day or hour.
Honestly, objecting to something you wish was happening is no different than the leftists and their freaking out over the thought that Trump might declare himself king some day so they’re going to protest it.
Instead, you tilt at windmills and then take a victory lap as if you made some irrefutable point in a debate.
What a fascinating comment. I had no idea that Mark's "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father" was a worn-out argument.
I take no "victory lap." No do I seek one.
My comment was counterpoint to another message ( quite like fund-raising for this, the Robinsons' forum ) ---
To support the operator of a website run out of a PO box in Depere, Wisconsin.
You will note, in reading through this particular thread, that there are some supporters and detractors of the theme(s). Freepers all. Freepers who disagree with each other as to the general theme. None of them seem "haters," as the 9th comment suggests.
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