Unless you've got your head completely buried in the sand you have to have noticed there's been much happening in the world that is quite disturbing. A casual reading of the news today seems to mirror what Jesus spoke in Matt. 24:3-8
"As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, `I am the Christ, ' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains."
Now the Middle East has always been an extremely tumultuous region in the world but it seems that today the whole region is about to explode. I'm not one to jump to conclusions in regard to biblical prophecy but you have to admit, things are getting very interesting to say the least. Rather than blather on I thought I'd refer you all to a couple of well thought out sources on this subject. One is a sermon by Brian Broderson from Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California. You can listen to his message by clicking here and then scrolling down to the message entitled,"Signs of the Times".
The other link is an article found here. Both are well reasoned and thought provoking so I'll just shut up and get out of the way.
About Me
- Marc Hamer
- Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
- I am originally from the Philly area in the states but am now living as a missionary in Scotland with my wife Julie and three amazing kids, Kayleigh (8), Liam (6) and Erin (1). If you want to follow what we are up to there you can check out our family blog listed below on the links. This blog is more about the times we are living in and the need for discernment in the church. These can be very confusing times for many in the church so hopefully this blog will help some see a bit clearer through the sometimes very muddy waters some in the church are stirring up.
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Verifiable proof that "Armageddon" has already begun…
Hello Marc and all,
Remember the saying that "the truth will set you (and others) free?" How does "opening one's eyes to the truth" relate to "making the blind see again" or "shining the light" or "illuminating a subject?" Notice the inherent symbolism associated with this supposed New Testament "miracle?"
Pay close attention, profundity knocks at the door, listen for the key. Be Aware! Scoffing causes blindness...
Here's the key to proving that the rapture and related expectations are complete nonsense based on the failure to understand (and the purposeful confounding of) the ancient Hebrew symbology used to construct all of these prophecies. Consequently, Christian timelines and interpretations of these prophecies are verifiably wrong on many key points.
Did you ever consider that Christianity is the False Prophet symbolized in the Apocalypse, that Rome (Vatican/Papacy) is the so-called anti-messiah, and Jesus Christ is the false messiah? I have produced stunning and comprehensive proof that this is the true interpretation of pivotal prophecies long confounded by Christianity's founders and leaders. Recasting the symbolism of earlier Hebrew texts as literal events in the New Testament is one of the central deceptions associated with Christianity.
The symbolism of seven years (tribulation, etc.) refers to seven 360-year cycles on the Hebrew calendar. Ezekiel 39.9 is referring to the 10th to 16th cycles inclusive, while the Apocalypse symbolizes the 11th cycle (second temple period) until now, the beginning of the 17th cycle (seventh angel/star/seal, etc.). Greece (Alexander the Great) conquered the Persian Empire and Judea during the 10th cycle and Rome did so again during the 11th cycle. Both Ezekiel and the Apocalypse are symbolizing an overlapping period of time that starts during ancient Judea and ends now. Gog refers to Greco-Romans (...from the "isles"), which means Magog is Eurasia and the "army" that besets "Israel" for seven "years" refers to the activities of the nations of the Greco-Roman/Vatican Empire over the previous two-plus millennia.
It is completely wrong to interpret any of these prophecies as literal timelines and events. Unlike Christian assertions, they symbolize long periods of time, pivotal situations, and the flow of activities during that period. Remember, they were written by ancient Hebrew sages, not Romans or other Europeans, and Revelation is the most symbolic of all prophecies. Consequently, in this context, "years" and "times" are symbols for 360-year cycles on the Hebrew calendar and days symbolize literal years. Therefore "Judgement Day," "Great Day" and "in that day" all refer to a literal year-long period. Accordingly, the so-called "Seven Years Tribulation" began in ancient Judea and is now nearing its end, not starting. The nations and followers of all three faiths of Abraham have been thoroughly deceived by Rome during the previous age, which ended in year 2000 (5760). A new age began in 2001 (5761) and now the seventh angel has begun to sound!
Read the full article below:
Here is Wisdom
Peace...
Seven Star Hand,
I'm not even sure I'm to take you seriously but something tells me you are.
First thing I would say is that you claim to be the Messiah on your blog which is rediculous. Have you walked on water lately or healed anyone or how about this one, have you created the universe?
You are not only presenting yourself as a modern day Gnostic but a false prophet. I would suggest that you humble yourself and prayerfully re-consider what you are promoting. It is very possible you are leading many people astray which will make your punishment in hell that much worse if you do not repent. Stop putting your faith in bogus Gnostic writings such as the gospel of Thomas. It was written hundreds of years after the fact and if it is true, Jesus thought women were the scum of the earth.
Consider some of these passages:
"But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matt.18:6
"Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." James 3:1
"Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a man is the antichrist--he denies the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also." 1 John 2:22-23
I would take close look at that last one which reveals you to be a liar. Repent now while you have the chance. In the same way that no one knows the day and the hour when Jesus returns, none of us know the day or the hour we will breathe our last breath and face eternity.
Hi Marc,
Good response! It's unbelievable what some will latch onto so long as they don't, then, have to believe the truth of the Bible.
In something of an aside, I do recall a program when I was a kid that was called-----"Loonie Tunes". Perhaps this was!
In Christ, RO
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