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PROPHECY
Bible prophecy
has been known to be 100% accurate although some interpretations do vary. The majority
of Bible scholars however, do agree in a literal interpretation like the one
below. It predicts a series of events that many believe will occur very soon.
One of the initial things to
happen, probably as a result of some global crisis, will be a one world
government. Their aim will be to force everyone to accept a satanic mark on
their right hand or forehead in order to buy or sell (Rev 13:16-17).
The Bible predicts two one
world leaders or Antichrists who will rule the entire world (Rev 13, Dan 7:8,
11, 23). One will be the main leader, or the Beast, while the other, the False
Prophet, will perform miracles and force the world to worship the Beast and his
Image. The False Prophet, whose number is 666, will enforce the mark, which
could be a tattoo or computer chip. Initially they will promise peace, and
deceive many that they are good. They will reign for 7 Jewish (360 day) years,
after they sign a treaty with many people. The day the agreement is signed will
begin the 7 year tribulation (Dan 9:27). During that period, there will be
tribulation on the earth worse then any ever before (Math 24:21). They will
reign over 10 powers initially, and later they will gain more power and
overthrow 3 of them (Dan 7:7, 8, 20, 24, Rev 13:1, Rev 17:13, 14). In the
middle of the 7 year tribulation, 1260 days after the agreement is signed, the
Beast will break the agreement, gain ultimate control and enter the temple he
built, claiming to be God and blaspheming against God (Dan 9:27, 7:25, Rev13:5,
Rev 11:2, 2Thes 2:3-9). At this time he will stop Jewish sacrifices in this
temple he promised the Jews. There will be widespread genocide and persecution,
especially of Christians and people who don't worship the Beast or his Image,
which the False Prophet will cause to speak (Rev 13:15). The world leaders will
deceive many, as the Beast is prophesied to be put to death and later regain
life again (Rev 13:3, 12). The world leaders will form a more cruel
dictatorship than any before them (Dan 7:7).
The Bible warns that if you
accept the mark on your right hand or forehead to enable buying or selling, and
worship the Beast and his Image you will come under the control of the Devil
and be destined for Hell (Rev 14:9, 10, 2Thes 2:11, 12). It is better to die
instead, and give your life to Jesus by surrendering to him, and asking him to
forgive your sins, and to gain eternal life (John 3:16, Rom 10:9, Rev 3:19-21,
Acts 17:30). Don't be deceived like many, who will worship the Antichrist or
his Image, and receive his mark (Rev 13:14).
The Bible also foretells a
supernatural event where many Christians will disappear from the earth and be
taken by Jesus to Heaven. This is expected to be just before or during the
tribulation and could even begin the tribulation. Some say it could be at the
end of the tribulation. (Math 24:40, 41, 1Thes 4:15-17)
At the time a one world
government will be portrayed as a solution to all our problems, and the leaders
will fool the world that it will bring peace. It will bring false peace for a
short while, but it will be followed by tribulation. The most likely cause of a
one world government would be a worldwide crisis to cause panic. This could be
something like a natural disaster, war, terrorist attack, financial crises, or
a supernatural event. One of these things could be deliberately engineered by
people wanting to take over the world so they can gain power.
The order and magnitude of
events during the tribulation is foretold in the Bible. During the first half
initially there will be the following sequence of events: 1. An
agreement of false peace. 2. War. 3. Famine. 4. Death to
1/4 of the earth's population due to famine, war and wild animals. 5.
Christians being martyred for their beliefs. 6. A great earthquake where
the moon turns red and sun goes black. The sky appears to roll up with falling
stars. Every mountain and island moves from its place, with people so afraid
that they hide themselves in caves and amongst rocks from God. 7.
Noises, thundering, lightning and an earthquake. (Rev 6, Rev 8:1-5)
Probably in the first half of
the tribulation two witnesses proclaim God. They have power to kill people who
try to harm them and they have power to stop rain, and cause plagues. At the
end of their 1260 day testimony they are killed by the Antichrist, to the
delight of the world, and their bodies lay in Jerusalem for 3 and a half days
before they regain life and ascend to heaven. Then there is an earthquake
destroying 1/10 of Jerusalem and killing 7000 people (Rev 11:1-14). Maybe around
the same time, there are a group of 144,000 Christians who are dedicated to God
(Rev 14:1-5).
The following sequence of
events happen probably near the start of second half of the 7 year tribulation:
1. Hail and fire mingled with blood burn up 1/3 of the trees and all
green grass. 2. Something like a great mountain burning with fire is
thrown into the sea, 1/3 of the sea becomes blood, 1/3 of living creatures in
the sea die and 1/3 of the ships are destroyed. 3. A falling star makes
1/3 of the springs and rivers bitter, which causes people to die when they
drink the water. 4. The sun, moon and stars lose 1/3 of their brightness
and don't shine for 1/3 of the day and 1/3 night. 5. Scorpion like
locusts sting (but not kill) non Christian people for 5 months. 6. An
army of 200,000,000 kill 1/3 of the world's population. 7. There are
noises, thunderings, lightnings, an earthquake and great hail. (Rev 8:6 to
9:21, Rev 11:19)
The following happen towards
the end of the tribulation: 1. A severe sore comes upon people, with the
mark of the Antichrist needed to buy or sell. 2. The sea becomes as
blood and every living creature in the sea dies. 3. Rivers and springs
become blood. 4. The sun scorches people. 5. There is darkness in
the Antichrist's kingdom and people gnawed their tongues due to their pain.
They blaspheme God and do not repent. 6. The Euphrates River dries up
and paves a way for the kings of the east, which gather, along with others from
the whole world, for the battle of Armageddon. 7. The greatest
earthquake ever causes all the islands and mountains to disappear, and
Jerusalem to be split into three parts. (Rev 16).
At some time during the
tribulation the world's city containing much wealth is destroyed and mourned
over (Rev 18). This city is known as Babylon.
At the end of the tribulation
there will be the battle of Armageddon, where the world will be fighting
Israel, the Beast and then Jesus, when he comes back to destroy the wicked and
initially take the two Antichrists to Hell (Rev 19:19-21, Dan 11:44, 45). He
will then restore his glorious kingdom on earth, where he will reign over the
chosen people and Christians on earth for 1000 years, in a world of peace with
no Satan (Rev 20:1-6, Is 60-66). At the end of that period, there will be the
final battle, when Satan is released into the world to cause war again (Rev
21:7-9). The world will then end, and Christians will enjoy a New Heaven and
New Earth (Rev:21). The wicked and non believers will go to Hell along with Satan
(Rev 20:10-15).
The exact date that this is going
to happen is unknown. Although many signs and prophecies indicate that the
tribulation could begin within the next decade, it is still very possible these
events could occur later.
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