Topic: Religion and Government
Daniel’s Equations The prophecies of the Bible are certain and are in progress at this very moment. They cannot be changed or stopped. Ultimately events will climax into the second coming of Jesus Christ to the earth. The old saying, “Sometimes things must get worse before they get better,” certainly applies today.by Craig Treadwell
(libertarian)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Confirmation of the covenant + 7 years = Second Coming
The prophecies of the Bible are certain and are in progress at this very moment. They cannot be changed or stopped. Ultimately events will climax into the second coming of Jesus Christ to the earth. The old saying, "Sometimes things must get worse before they get better," certainly applies today. If you think our world is in chaos right now, just hold on!Just ahead is the "great tribulation." It is described by Jesus inMathew 24:15-21: "When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.The Bible speaks clearly that this time called the great tribulation is coming. So what really is the great tribulation? It is a 3 - year period of time, just prior to the battle of Armageddon, during which horrible slaughterwill begin in biblical Judea and then extend around the world. Judea is the area in Israel known as the West Bank. At the same time, an influential global leader will arise in Europe and implement a numbering system to control the human race. The Bible says he will ultimately rule over the entire world.
Daniel did not understand his own equations
An Old Testament prophet named Daniel foresaw a period of time, which he did not quite comprehend. It was eventually named after him"Daniel's 70th Week." We find this bit of information in Daniel 9:27:"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."Daniel did not understand that this week referred to a week of years, or a 7-year period of time. (The Good News Translation renders this passage: "That ruler will have a firm agreement with many people for seven years, and when half this time is past, he will put an end to sacrifices and offerings.")So what do we know? The confirmation of the covenant begins the final seven years. Three and one-half years after the confirmation, the great tribulation begins. Many prophecy teachers have taught that "The great tribulation" period lasts for the entire 7 years. However, this is not what the Bible says. Only the second half of this 7-year period is actually the great tribulation. Jesus Himself said this in Matthew 24:15-21. He said when we see the abomination of desolation (which will occur halfway through the final 7 years according to Daniel 9:27), then will be great tribulation.Revelation 13:5-7 teaches the same thing. "And there was given unto him (the Antichrist) a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two monthsAnd it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." This scripture goes right along with what Daniel said because forty-two months equals 3 years. So we know from these scriptures and from others that the great tribulation will last for three and one-half years.
Daniel's Equations
Daniel 9:27 gives us a simple mathematical calculation: "and in the midst (middle) of the week (7 years) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease," thus 7 2 = 3 . In other words, the final 7 years will be divided into two equal periods of 3 years! From this simple mathematical truth, we are able to understand Daniel's two equations. The first 3 -year time period will begin at the confirmation of the covenant. The second 3 -year time period will mark the beginning of the great tribulation and will be ended by the battle of Armageddon and the second coming of Jesus.
So the secrets of Daniel's 70th week can be summarized in two equations:
Confirmation of the covenant + 3 years = the great tribulation
Confirmation of the covenant + 7 years = Armageddon & 2nd coming
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And then will erupt the great conflagration spewing from the twisted mouths of the congregation; in fervent adoration of fables, myths and stories meant for inspiration, not blind recitation. Hence, should we heed the false prophets? For they have no more sense than flatulence and speak with the wisdom of this putrid air and the braying of countless beasts of burden. Amen.
Posted By: Scott from Oregon
Date: 2008-02-20 12:30:16
Holy Moly! Join the long list of lunatics and fanatics that have taken an old book written by a bunch of delusional men who spent far too much time in the desert sun and tried to make it appear to contain "magic".
I am not without a little education and have been a student of the Bible for nigh onto 60 years. And although I disagree with the interpretation put on the scripture by Craig, I have found the Bible to be an aggregation of books with all the sure marks of authenticity. The KJV translation of the Bible was recorded by some 42 writers in both Hebrew and Greek covering a period of approximately 1600 years and closing with a plan of redemption about 2000 years ago. And yet it contains no myth prevalent at the time of the writings and is in many instances pre-scientific. Nothing of human origin can compare with it.
The interpretation of the prophecy offered by Craig really began with the premillineal movement around 1830 and has been popularized through the years. I believe that it can be easily disproved.
To that end, there will be debate here in Carlbad, NM concerning the idea of the "last days" between Mac Deaver of Denton, Texas and Don Preston of Ardmore, OK. It will be held in the Carousel Room on the Pecos river March 13-15. All are welcome and there is no charge. Mac Deaver will take the futurist position that there will be a day when Christ returns to end the Christian age. Don Preston will take the position that Christ's return symbolically in the Destruction of Jerusalem and all of the Judean fortifications in AD70 really marked the end of the old covenant and ushered in the new.
Come and visit the caverns and hear the issue presented by scholars from both positions.
Posted By: General Public
Date: 2008-09-09 23:45:52
I am unable to take seriously the interpretations by Christians of a Jewish book.
DX10 believes the prophecies can be disproved. I go further. I think that those who prophesise, together with those who believe in prophesies have a fundamental character flaw. There is a noticeable desire in wanting the dreadful things that are to appear at Christ's 'second coming' to teach and punish the wretched sinner.
For frightening the wits out of people such indulgent philosophy should be exposed to ridicule. I ,for one, do not intend to tolerate it.
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