This is a link to a great article on the "Day of the Lord" from the website unsealed.org:
http://www.unsealed.org/2018/06/the-day-of-lord.html?spref=fb
The "Day of the Lord" is generally considered to be the same period as the Tribulation period, the last week of the 70 weeks described by the prophet Daniel, the time when the Antichrist reigns just before the return of Jesus Christ for His 2nd coming!
Friday, June 29, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
IS POPE FRANCIS THE BIBLICAL FALSE PROPHET?
* Originally written 2/9/2014, revised 6/19/2018
The False Prophet will be the Antichrist's side-kick according to the book of Revelation 13;11-17. It is the False Prophet who will "cause all...to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads..." . One of the False Prophet's key actions will be that "...he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do...." I would assert that Pope Francis is a deceiver but his successor will out-class him because he will perform signs and miracles with his deception!
The thing about the Bible is that it can be fun or convenient to be able to refer to an abstract group, like the Pharisees of Jesus' day as the "bad guys," in a bible study with nice church people! However, when the question comes closer to home like, "Who are today's Pharisees?", "Who are today's Sadducees?" or "Is Pope Francis the biblical False Prophet?", many suddenly have this politically-correct nervousness or downright hostility about even entertaining the question, especially about the current popular pope.
Now if the questions were, "Is Vladimir Putin the Antichrist?" or "Is Pat Robertson the False Prophet?" or "Is Donald Trump Evil?", then since such men are more easy to demonize at least here in the USA, there may not be a such a problem, if you are the typical "low-information" type of American.
However, as Christians we should desire to discern the truth and we are commanded to do that by continuing in the Word and by "rightly dividing" it per II Timothy 2:15. The key is to recognize that is is possible to discern the truth (John 8:31-32 and John 16:13)! It is also worth noting that since these are the End Times, many will prefer to have their ears tickled with incoherent, secular, "feel-good" nonsense rather than hear sound doctrine (II Timothy 4:3-4). Those that appease the world (I John 4:5-6), like Pope Francis, by tickling their ears possess the "spirit of error."
To answer the question on Pope Francis, I think it could be possible, but he seems a bit old at 77 (81 now in 2018, as I revise this post) to fulfill the role of False Prophet. Please see my other postings on the False Prophet. Also, the web site www.biblical falseprophet.com, with Roman Catholic ties, presents a strong case for considering Pope Francis as THE biblical False Prophet or I would maintain at least a false teacher or false prophet! The role that Pope Francis may be filling is in preparing the way for a more apostate pope, perhaps the False Prophet. Francis is selecting liberal cardinals and sidelining more conservative ones. Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable that by padding the College of Cardinals with liberals, his successor would be like him or even more liberal and apostate.
Now, I know many liberals and Catholics would scream that such "attacks" and "accusations" are anti-Catholic. The key should be are they the truth! Also, Pope Francis' anti-capitalist, and by association pro-socialist, views are at odds with former Popes like Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII (who wrote an encyclical against communism). So who is the anti-Catholic one? More importantly, who is pro-Jesus, pro-truth, pro-Bible! And, what happened to the much vaunted liberal open mind?
It is also curious that the liberal media absurdly thinks they are the arbiter of truth in today's modern world. Haha! They represent an antichrist, worldly perspective that is generally in error! Their hypocrisy is tiresome because they suddenly rather to the side of homosexuals, pro-abortion zealots and the like who protest against the Roman Catholic Church.
The False Prophet will be the Antichrist's side-kick according to the book of Revelation 13;11-17. It is the False Prophet who will "cause all...to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads..." . One of the False Prophet's key actions will be that "...he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do...." I would assert that Pope Francis is a deceiver but his successor will out-class him because he will perform signs and miracles with his deception!
The thing about the Bible is that it can be fun or convenient to be able to refer to an abstract group, like the Pharisees of Jesus' day as the "bad guys," in a bible study with nice church people! However, when the question comes closer to home like, "Who are today's Pharisees?", "Who are today's Sadducees?" or "Is Pope Francis the biblical False Prophet?", many suddenly have this politically-correct nervousness or downright hostility about even entertaining the question, especially about the current popular pope.
Now if the questions were, "Is Vladimir Putin the Antichrist?" or "Is Pat Robertson the False Prophet?" or "Is Donald Trump Evil?", then since such men are more easy to demonize at least here in the USA, there may not be a such a problem, if you are the typical "low-information" type of American.
However, as Christians we should desire to discern the truth and we are commanded to do that by continuing in the Word and by "rightly dividing" it per II Timothy 2:15. The key is to recognize that is is possible to discern the truth (John 8:31-32 and John 16:13)! It is also worth noting that since these are the End Times, many will prefer to have their ears tickled with incoherent, secular, "feel-good" nonsense rather than hear sound doctrine (II Timothy 4:3-4). Those that appease the world (I John 4:5-6), like Pope Francis, by tickling their ears possess the "spirit of error."
To answer the question on Pope Francis, I think it could be possible, but he seems a bit old at 77 (81 now in 2018, as I revise this post) to fulfill the role of False Prophet. Please see my other postings on the False Prophet. Also, the web site www.biblical falseprophet.com, with Roman Catholic ties, presents a strong case for considering Pope Francis as THE biblical False Prophet or I would maintain at least a false teacher or false prophet! The role that Pope Francis may be filling is in preparing the way for a more apostate pope, perhaps the False Prophet. Francis is selecting liberal cardinals and sidelining more conservative ones. Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable that by padding the College of Cardinals with liberals, his successor would be like him or even more liberal and apostate.
Now, I know many liberals and Catholics would scream that such "attacks" and "accusations" are anti-Catholic. The key should be are they the truth! Also, Pope Francis' anti-capitalist, and by association pro-socialist, views are at odds with former Popes like Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII (who wrote an encyclical against communism). So who is the anti-Catholic one? More importantly, who is pro-Jesus, pro-truth, pro-Bible! And, what happened to the much vaunted liberal open mind?
It is also curious that the liberal media absurdly thinks they are the arbiter of truth in today's modern world. Haha! They represent an antichrist, worldly perspective that is generally in error! Their hypocrisy is tiresome because they suddenly rather to the side of homosexuals, pro-abortion zealots and the like who protest against the Roman Catholic Church.
Monday, June 25, 2018
WHAT BIBLICAL EVENT MARKS THE START OF THE 7-YEAR TRIBULATION PERIOD?
*Originally written on 3/17/2010. First blog post for this blog. Updated on 3/25/2018.
Daniel 9:27 NIV declares, "He will confirm a covenant with many for one 'seven.' In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."
The "he" mentioned in Daniel 9:27 is widely accepted to refer to the prior verse, Daniel 9:26, which says, "...The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary." This refers to the Romans who destroyed Jerusalem and the Jewish Temple after Jesus Christ was "cut off".
This interpretation of Daniel 9:26-27 is confirmed by other passages like Daniel 2:40-43 (which refers to a "divided kingdom", a Revived Roman Empire), Daniel 8:8-12 (refers to the coming of the Antichrist from Alexander the Great's ancient Grecian Empire and also refers to the abomination of sacrifice during the Great Tribulation by the Antichrist), Matthew 24:15 (Jesus Christ specifically refers to Daniel's prophecy of "the abomination that causes desolation...") and Revelation 13:1-2 (refers specifically to the Revived Roman Empire).
The "he" in Daniel 9:27 is likewise widely accepted to be the Antichrist who will arise from the Revived Roman Empire. Daniel 8:8-9, among other passages, further narrows the place of the Antichrist's origin to be in the ancient Greek Empire, which was also in the eastern part of succeeding Roman Empire. The Greek Empire was built by Alexander the Great. After Alexander died, four of his generals divided up his empire as follows:
THE EVENT described that marks the beginning of the 7-year Tribulation period is widely seen as when the Antichrist signs a peace treaty between a revived state of Israel, which currently exists, and its neighbors. This accomplishment would likely give the Antichrist wide acclaim and could lead to or enhance his rapid ascension to power.
And why will such a "covenant" be such a "big deal"?.....
Since Israel was established as a new nation in 1948, it has been at war, in a state of war, or in a state of uneasy peace with its neighbors. Also, many attempts for peace have been tried but no lasting peace has been achieved, at least between Israel and all of its neighbors. Carter, Clinton, Bush, Obama...all failed!
I would speculate with biblical support that the Antichrist will make peace after a major war, which would make his peace efforts to be perceived as an even greater coup. Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38 both refer to major attacks on Israel by her neighbors or nations in the area. It could be these wars that will provide the basis for the Antichrist's rise to fame, according to Daniel 9:27, "he will confirm a covenant with many..."
Daniel 9:27 NIV declares, "He will confirm a covenant with many for one 'seven.' In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing of the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."
The "he" mentioned in Daniel 9:27 is widely accepted to refer to the prior verse, Daniel 9:26, which says, "...The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary." This refers to the Romans who destroyed Jerusalem and the Jewish Temple after Jesus Christ was "cut off".
This interpretation of Daniel 9:26-27 is confirmed by other passages like Daniel 2:40-43 (which refers to a "divided kingdom", a Revived Roman Empire), Daniel 8:8-12 (refers to the coming of the Antichrist from Alexander the Great's ancient Grecian Empire and also refers to the abomination of sacrifice during the Great Tribulation by the Antichrist), Matthew 24:15 (Jesus Christ specifically refers to Daniel's prophecy of "the abomination that causes desolation...") and Revelation 13:1-2 (refers specifically to the Revived Roman Empire).
The "he" in Daniel 9:27 is likewise widely accepted to be the Antichrist who will arise from the Revived Roman Empire. Daniel 8:8-9, among other passages, further narrows the place of the Antichrist's origin to be in the ancient Greek Empire, which was also in the eastern part of succeeding Roman Empire. The Greek Empire was built by Alexander the Great. After Alexander died, four of his generals divided up his empire as follows:
- Cassander took Greece/Macedonia,
- Lysimachus assumed Turkey or Asia Minor,
- Seleucus took what includes modern-day Syria, Iran and Iraq, and
- Ptolemy took Egypt.
THE EVENT described that marks the beginning of the 7-year Tribulation period is widely seen as when the Antichrist signs a peace treaty between a revived state of Israel, which currently exists, and its neighbors. This accomplishment would likely give the Antichrist wide acclaim and could lead to or enhance his rapid ascension to power.
And why will such a "covenant" be such a "big deal"?.....
Since Israel was established as a new nation in 1948, it has been at war, in a state of war, or in a state of uneasy peace with its neighbors. Also, many attempts for peace have been tried but no lasting peace has been achieved, at least between Israel and all of its neighbors. Carter, Clinton, Bush, Obama...all failed!
I would speculate with biblical support that the Antichrist will make peace after a major war, which would make his peace efforts to be perceived as an even greater coup. Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38 both refer to major attacks on Israel by her neighbors or nations in the area. It could be these wars that will provide the basis for the Antichrist's rise to fame, according to Daniel 9:27, "he will confirm a covenant with many..."
Monday, June 4, 2018
A SYNOPSIS OF THE POPE'S APOSTASY AND BLASPHEMY
Recently, the Pope popped off again with his antichrist nonsense glorifying communism while he also equated Isis' efforts to violently spread terror around the world with Jesus Christ's Great Commission to spread the Gospel around the world. Utter blasphemy !
The following is a link to a great summary of the Pope's apostasy and blasphemous statements during his papacy :
Unsealed.org, an article called "the Wolf" :
This passage from II Thessalonians 2:3 about the signs of the coming of Jesus Christ seems relevant to this story:
"Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come, until the rebellion*** occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction."
*** The passage refers to "the rebellion"". This is what Pope Francis (aka Jorge Bergoglio) is helping to usher in, an apostasy against the truth, the true faith and the Son of God, Jesus Christ. This article is a great summary of the examples of Mr. Bergoglio's apostasy and blasphemies.
Roman Catholics need to consider these facts and consider who is their Lord, Jesus Christ or Mr. Bergoglio, a false prophet .
The following is a link to a great summary of the Pope's apostasy and blasphemous statements during his papacy :
Unsealed.org, an article called "the Wolf" :
This passage from II Thessalonians 2:3 about the signs of the coming of Jesus Christ seems relevant to this story:
"Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come, until the rebellion*** occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction."
*** The passage refers to "the rebellion"". This is what Pope Francis (aka Jorge Bergoglio) is helping to usher in, an apostasy against the truth, the true faith and the Son of God, Jesus Christ. This article is a great summary of the examples of Mr. Bergoglio's apostasy and blasphemies.
Roman Catholics need to consider these facts and consider who is their Lord, Jesus Christ or Mr. Bergoglio, a false prophet .
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
THE POWER OF THE ANTICHRIST !
*Originally posted on December 8, 2010. Revised on December 7, 2013.
WHAT POWERS WILL THE ANTICHRIST HAVE ?
Using the following biblical support, here are a list of the Antichrist's powers, according to the book, "God's plan for Man":
***Adapted from the book, “God’s Plan for Man” by Finis Jennings Dake
WHAT POWERS WILL THE ANTICHRIST HAVE ?
Using the following biblical support, here are a list of the Antichrist's powers, according to the book, "God's plan for Man":
- A) To blaspheme God and speak boastfully (Daniel 7:8, 11, 20 and 25; 11:36; Revelation 13:5-6),
- B) To overcome the saints (Daniel 7:25; Revelation 7:9-17; 14:13; 15:2-4) ,
- C) To overcome the Jews (Daniel 7:21; 12:7; Revelation 13:7,15),
- D) To conquer many nations (Daniel 7:8, 20-24; 11-36-45; Ezekiel 38, 39) and rule them as he will(Revelation 13:7),
- E) To destroy Mystery Babylon (Revelation 17:12-17),
- F) To overcome and kill the two witnesses (Revelation 11:7),
- G) To change times and laws (Daniel 7:25),
- H) To cause peace in the Middle East, to protect the Jews as long as he desires, and also to succeed in destroying them for a period (Daniel 9:27; II Thessalonians; Revelation 11:1-2),
- I) To work counterfeit signs, wonders and miracles (Daniel 8:24; II Thessalonians 2:8-12; Revelation 13:1-18 and 19:20),
- J) To cause deceit to prosper and consider himself superior (Daniel 8:25; John 5:43; II Thessalonians 2:10-12; Revelation 13:1-18),
- K) To control money and riches in his own realm (Daniel 11:38-43),
- L) To do according to his own will (Daniel 11:36),
- M) To control worship and religion (Daniel 11:36; II Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:1-18; Revelation 14:9-11: Revelation 16:21) ,
- N) To control the lives of all men in his realm (Revelation 13:12-18),
- O) To control kings as he wills (Revelation 17:12-17),
- P) To make all the other nations fear him (Revelation 13:4),
- Q) To fight against Christ, although ultimately he will be crushed by Jesus Christ (Daniel 8:25; Revelation 19:11-21) ,
- R) To reign 42 months (Revelation 13:5)
***Adapted from the book, “God’s Plan for Man” by Finis Jennings Dake
Sunday, March 11, 2018
THE PURPOSE OF THE ANTICHRIST
*Originally written June 11, 2010.
The Antichrist is ordained by God as:
●A judgment from God for a people who refuse the truth. According to II Thessalonians 2:9-12 notes, “The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.”
●A curse of God for wicked behavior. More specifically the curse may be related to the world’s treatment of Israel. God’s promise of Abraham noted in Genesis 12:3 still applies, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…” Recently, the global reaction against Israel’s attempt to board a provocative flotilla heading for the Gaza Strip met with nearly global condemnation, while even the USA was silent. In light of Iran and North Korea’s behavior this represents a clear double standard and a curse against Israel. It is this type of global behavior that will cause the Almighty to honor His Word and curse the world for its hatred of Israel. The coming Antichrist will represent a fulfillment of this curse.
The Antichrist is ordained by God as:
●A judgment from God for a people who refuse the truth. According to II Thessalonians 2:9-12 notes, “The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.”
●A curse of God for wicked behavior. More specifically the curse may be related to the world’s treatment of Israel. God’s promise of Abraham noted in Genesis 12:3 still applies, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…” Recently, the global reaction against Israel’s attempt to board a provocative flotilla heading for the Gaza Strip met with nearly global condemnation, while even the USA was silent. In light of Iran and North Korea’s behavior this represents a clear double standard and a curse against Israel. It is this type of global behavior that will cause the Almighty to honor His Word and curse the world for its hatred of Israel. The coming Antichrist will represent a fulfillment of this curse.
Friday, March 9, 2018
WHAT EVENTS WILL PRECEDE THE COMING OF THE ANTICHRIST?
*Originally written on March 20, 2010. Additions April 23, 2018.
The following are some events that appear to be required or likely to occur before the Antichrist is revealed according to the Bible:
A) A revived Roman Empire of sorts will arise. Daniel 7:24a describes "...ten kings who will come from this kingdom" (the Roman Empire is described in Daniel 2:33, Daniel 2:40-43, and Daniel 7:23). Daniel 7:24b goes on to say, "After them (referring to the ten kings just mentioned above) another king will arise (describing the Antichrist), different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings."
Revelation 17:12 describes the same ten kings preceding the Antichrist. Revelation 17:13 NIV further clarifies their purpose, "They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast (aka the Antichrist)."
B) Serious wars, terrorism and natural disasters will occur according to Matthew 24:6-8, termed "...the birth pains" by Jesus. This appears reasonable because the Antichrist will gain wide acceptance, at least for one reason, because he will bring peace and safety according to Daniel 9:27, I Thessalonians 5:3 and Revelation 6:1-2. "Peace and safety" will be clamored for by the people at the time of the Antichrist, so it would seem that it would be lacking up to that point.
C) It would seem that the USA would lose its super power status to the "ten kings" referred to in Daniel 7:24a. This could occur by a foreign invasion, cyber-attack, an EMP attack, nuclear attack, or through an economic catastrophe brought on by excessive debt, among other reasons.
D) Increased wickedness among the people of the earth described in Daniel 8:23 as, "...when rebels have become completely wicked..." and in II Thessalonians 2:10-12 as, "...and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness" (also see Matthew 24:12).
The malicious hatred of President Donald Trump in 2018 due to his bold stands for America and righteousness; stubbornness in the face of a lack of evidence about alleged Russian collusion; and other petty, malicious attacks against his Cabinet officials shows that "attitude problems" are growing among the people of the earth. On a personal level, I find it difficult to have even a basic conversation with some "attitudinally challenged", arrogant people, often resulting in contention about insignificant matters or being maliciously accused for a misunderstanding, at best! II Timothy 3 describes such End Times' behavior!
E) Accompanying the increased wickedness will be a general global apostasy or rebellion against truth, the Bible, Jesus, and the true church according to Psalm 2:1-6 and II Thessalonians 2:3.
Because these wicked people hate and curse Israel and Christians (Genesis 12:3), the judgment of the Great Tribulation will come upon the world, "...and whoever curses you I will curse." This is currently being evidenced in a global backlash against Israel for their alleged mistreatment of the Palestinians and rampant persecution of Christians around the world.
F) The Bible also says in Joel 2:28-29 NIV that a great revival will occur, "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people, your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days." It is frankly unclear to me if this will occur before the Antichrist arrives or during the Great Tribulation. It is possible that the great apostasy and great revival could happen simultaneously.
G) Also, technology and travel will increase greatly, according to Daniel 12:4 KJV, "...many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."
The following are some events that appear to be required or likely to occur before the Antichrist is revealed according to the Bible:
A) A revived Roman Empire of sorts will arise. Daniel 7:24a describes "...ten kings who will come from this kingdom" (the Roman Empire is described in Daniel 2:33, Daniel 2:40-43, and Daniel 7:23). Daniel 7:24b goes on to say, "After them (referring to the ten kings just mentioned above) another king will arise (describing the Antichrist), different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings."
Revelation 17:12 describes the same ten kings preceding the Antichrist. Revelation 17:13 NIV further clarifies their purpose, "They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast (aka the Antichrist)."
B) Serious wars, terrorism and natural disasters will occur according to Matthew 24:6-8, termed "...the birth pains" by Jesus. This appears reasonable because the Antichrist will gain wide acceptance, at least for one reason, because he will bring peace and safety according to Daniel 9:27, I Thessalonians 5:3 and Revelation 6:1-2. "Peace and safety" will be clamored for by the people at the time of the Antichrist, so it would seem that it would be lacking up to that point.
C) It would seem that the USA would lose its super power status to the "ten kings" referred to in Daniel 7:24a. This could occur by a foreign invasion, cyber-attack, an EMP attack, nuclear attack, or through an economic catastrophe brought on by excessive debt, among other reasons.
D) Increased wickedness among the people of the earth described in Daniel 8:23 as, "...when rebels have become completely wicked..." and in II Thessalonians 2:10-12 as, "...and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness" (also see Matthew 24:12).
The malicious hatred of President Donald Trump in 2018 due to his bold stands for America and righteousness; stubbornness in the face of a lack of evidence about alleged Russian collusion; and other petty, malicious attacks against his Cabinet officials shows that "attitude problems" are growing among the people of the earth. On a personal level, I find it difficult to have even a basic conversation with some "attitudinally challenged", arrogant people, often resulting in contention about insignificant matters or being maliciously accused for a misunderstanding, at best! II Timothy 3 describes such End Times' behavior!
E) Accompanying the increased wickedness will be a general global apostasy or rebellion against truth, the Bible, Jesus, and the true church according to Psalm 2:1-6 and II Thessalonians 2:3.
Because these wicked people hate and curse Israel and Christians (Genesis 12:3), the judgment of the Great Tribulation will come upon the world, "...and whoever curses you I will curse." This is currently being evidenced in a global backlash against Israel for their alleged mistreatment of the Palestinians and rampant persecution of Christians around the world.
F) The Bible also says in Joel 2:28-29 NIV that a great revival will occur, "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people, your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days." It is frankly unclear to me if this will occur before the Antichrist arrives or during the Great Tribulation. It is possible that the great apostasy and great revival could happen simultaneously.
G) Also, technology and travel will increase greatly, according to Daniel 12:4 KJV, "...many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."
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