Seven "Abstains"—Abstain From:
1. Idols (Acts 15:20)
2. Fornication (Acts 15:20,29; 1 Thes. 4:2-3)
3. Strangled meats (Acts 15:20)
4. Eating blood (Acts 15:20)
5. Meats offered to idols (Acts 15:29)
6. All appearance of evil (1 Thes. 5:22)
7. Fleshly lusts (1 Peter 2:11)
Seven things to avoid:
1. Troublemakers (Romans 16:17)
2. Profane and vain babblings (1 Tim. 6:20)
3. False science (1 Tim. 6:20)
4. Unlearned questions (2 Tim. 2:23)
5. Foolish questions (Titus 3:9)
6. Genealogies (Titus 3:9)
7. Arguments about the law (Titus 3:9)
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Emergency Numbers
When –
| You are sad, phone | John 14 |
| You have sinned, phone | Psalm 51 |
| You are facing danger, phone | Psalm 91 |
| People have failed you, phone | Psalm 27 |
| It feels as though God is far from you, phone | Psalm 139 |
| Your faith needs stimulation, phone | Hebrews 11 |
| You are alone and scared, phone | Psalm 23 |
| You are worried, phone | Matthew 8:19-34 |
| You are hurt and critical, phone | 1 Corinthians 13 |
| You wonder about Christianity, phone | 2 Corinthians 5:15-18 |
| You feel like an outcast, phone | Romans 8:31-39 |
| You are seeking peace, phone | Matthew 11:25-30 |
| It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone | Psalm 90 |
| You need Christ like insurance, phone | Romans 8:1-30 |
| You are leaving home for a trip, phone | Psalm 121 |
| You are praying for yourself, phone | Psalm 87 |
| You require courage for a task, phone | Joshua 1 |
| Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone | Mark 10:17-31 |
| You are depressive, phone | Psalm 27 |
| Your bank account is empty, phone | Psalm 37 |
| You lose faith in mankind, phone | 1 Corinthians 13 |
| It looks like people are unfriendly, phone | John 15 |
| You are losing hope, phone | Psalm 126 |
| You feel the world is small compared to you, phone | Psalm 19 |
| You want to carry fruit, phone | John 15 |
| To know Paul's secret for happiness, phone | Colossians 3:12-17 |
| With big opportunity / discovery, phone | Isaiah 55 |
| To get along with other people, phone | Romans 12 |
Alternate Numbers -
| For dealing with fear, call | Psalm 3:47 |
| For security, call | Psalm 121:3 |
| For assurance, call | Mark 8:35 |
| For reassurance, call | Psalm 145:18 |
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY. NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY. ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS, 365 DAY, TILL HE COMES. Thanks to my unknown brother/sister in Christ, who compiled this. I pray that this will be helpful to all.
Friday, March 16, 2007
are you ready for rapture?
(Compiled by me. Thanks to various authors )
Therefore you also must be ready; for the son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Mat 24:44)
It has been said that it is virtually impossible for anyone to make any 11 straight predictions, 2000 years into the future. Consider, could you write any eleven straight predictions, at least one that would take place 2000 years in the future? Include the rebirth of a specific nation and exactly how it would be reborn. Include specific nations that would exist and certain nations that would be allied together, and the exact size of a nation’s army. Include what the church would be like in those days. Include the names of actual cities that would exist and name certain crops and fruit trees that would exist. The chance of any person writing a single prediction 2000 years into the future is impossible.
The Bible not only does eleven times, but hundreds of times with absolute, perfect accuracy. If this is so, even the most skeptical person would have to agree that there is indeed a God, and the Bible has to be the Word of God. “KNOWING THIS FIRST, THAT NO PROPHECY OF THE SCRIPTURE IS OF ANY PRIVATE INTERPRETATION. FOR THE PROPHECY NEVER CAME BY THE WILL OF MAN: BUT HOLY MEN OF GOD SPOKE AS THEY WERE MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST.”(2 Peter 1:20,21) “O FOOLS, AND SLOW OF HEART TO BELIEVE ALL THAT THE PROPHETS HAVE SPOKEN” (Lk 24:25). However, believing there is a God and acknowledging the Bible is the Word of God does not save a person.
Let’s consider few prophecies pointing last days and fulfilled in our days and that we are nearing the end of the last generation before Christ returns
Prophecy About the Rebirth of Israel:
1. The Jewish people would be scattered worldwide; yet Israel would become a nation again- (Isa 66:8; Mic 5:3,Ezek 37:14,21,22)
2. The rebirth of Israel would happen after many days. It would occur a long time in the future after the prophecy was made and at the time the bible calls the latter days-Ezek 38:8.
3. Israel would be brought forth (or reborn) “out of the nations.”-Ezek 38:8.
4. Israel shall be brought forth in one day, at once- (Isa 66:8.)
5.I will bring back my exiled people Israel; they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them," says the Lord your God. Amos 9:14-15
All the above Prophecies fulfilled. They happened exactly as predicted on May 14, 1948. Israel was destroyed in approximately 721 B.C. and Judah about 135 years later. For the last 2720 years, approximately fourteen different peoples have possessed the land of Israel. Nevertheless, the Bible showed that the day would come when the nation of Israel would be reborn. On Nov. 29, 1947, the General Assembly of the U.N. approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. On the morning of May 14, 1948 (the last day of the British rule in Israel), a meeting of the People’s Council took place in Israel to decide on the name of the state and to finalize the declaration. At exactly 4pm, the proclamation ceremony began at the Tel Aviv museum. David Ben-Gurion rapped his gavel, declaring, “The State of Israel is established. This meeting is ended.” Israel was brought forth as a nation in one day, at once. It happened exactly as predicted. The children of Israel from many nations were returning to their ancient homeland. Officially, this was the start of the End Times age we are living in.
6. Israel must regain the city of Jerusalem-Joel 2:32; Isa 28:14; Ezek 22:19. Luk21:24, Acts 1:6-8
Prophecy fulfilled. This happened just as predicted in 1967.
7. Israel's army would be disproportionately powerful Leviticus26:3,7-8
Written:perhapsaround1400BC :Fulfilled:1948-49,1967,
Leviticus26:3,7-8
"If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, … You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you. Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you."
The Bible says that the army of Israel would have a supernatural power to prevail during times of conflict, if the people are obedient to the Lord. This Bible passage says that 5 people would be able to chase away 100 people, and that 100 would be able to chase away 10,000. Is there any proof to this incredible claim?
Example 1: Within hours of Israel's declaration of independence in 1948, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon invaded Israel. The combined population of those countries was at least 20 million at that time. Israel had fewer than 1 million Jews. Even so, the Jews won the war and expanded the size of Israel by 50 percent.
Example 2: During the War of 1967, Israel attacked the air force bases of the surrounding countries and took control of Jerusalem for the first time in about 2000 years. They also seized additional territory. That war lasted a mere 6 days.
Example 3: On Oct. 6, 1973, Israel was attacked by Egypt and Syria. Other countries later joined the attack. But the Jews were able to push back the attacking armies and occupy land outside of Israel's borders.
Prophecy about the Church:
8. The Christian church at the time of the end would be lukewarm, neither cold nor hot for Jesus. Rev 3:15,16
Prophecy fulfilled
The Bible tells us—you have acquired wealth, but your true condition is wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked and you don’t know it-Rev 3:14-22. This is today’s church. Most churches preach very little Scripture, but lots of worldly stories. Many sing a great deal, but put very little emphasis on repentance, obeying, serving, and fearing God, the fruits of the Spirit, Bible prophecy, and studying Bible faithfully every day. Many are only entertainment centers that teach what their members want to hear. People will not endure sound doctrine-2 Tim 4:3. They turn away from the truth-2 Tim 4:4. Many church members are so lukewarm or dead, they don’t even bring their Bibles with them to the house of God. Many ministers think this is the best church age ever, yet the Bible clearly shows it is the worst and most deceived.
9. Decline in morality and rampant godlessness
Some would depart from the faith and go into devil worship-1 Tim 4:1. People would become lovers of themselves-2 Tim 3:1,2.
10. People would be disobeying their parents-2 Tim 3:1,2
11. People would be grateful for nothing-2 Tim 3:1,2
12. Homosexuality would increase-Lk 17:28,30; ref Gen 19:5; Ro 1:24,26,27.
13. People would be without self-control in sex-2 Tim 3:1,3,6; Rev 9:21, Lk 17:28,30; Jude 7.
Is this not the great sex generation?
14. People would be untrustworthy, friends would betray friends-2 Tim 3:1-3.
15. People would love pleasures more than God-2 Tim 3:1,2,4. This is true. Shall we go on a picnic, watch cricket, or sleep. Church?—we can go another time.
16. People would be taking drugs-Rev 9:21. The Greek word sorceries, is used in original manuscripts of Rev 9:21, means pharmaceuticals or drugs. God’s Word is 100% right on every one. How could you have any doubts at this point?
Note: Fifty years ago, many people never locked their doors at night. People could leave their keys in their car. Merchants could leave their merchandise on the sidewalk without guards, and there was no profanity on television, radio, or in the movies. One of the biggest problems in public school was gum chewing. Those days are long gone.
Prophecy about disasters and War in last days
17. There would be weapons that could destroy the world-Mk 13:20; Rev 6:8; Rev 9:18; Zech 14:8,12.
This prophecy is true.
Note: When in our history would anyone have ever thought this possible? It is estimated that the combined nuclear arsenals of the USA and Russia (as of the year 2000) could kill every living thing on earth 6 times over.
18. There would be an increase in earthquakes-Mt 24:2,3,7; Mk 13:8; Lk 21:11.
This prophecy is correct.
In this last generation, research from the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center reveals that major earthquakes of a magnitude of 6.0 or higher have remained relatively constant during this century and the total number of earthquakes in recent years appear to be rising. In 1986, the total number of earthquakes was 12,718. In l990, it was 16,612. In 1994, it was 19,371. AFTER THE TRIBULATION OF THOSE DAYS, there will be an earthquake that will shake the world. The cities of the nations will fall. Every island will flee away.
19. At the time of the end, there would be famines in various places. Food shortages would still exist in some places-Mt 24:3,4,7; ref Mk 13:8; Lk 21:11
This Prophecy is also true.
Note: In this last generation, many are starving in the world. Poverty and crop failure, due to severe weather, drought, or insect infestation, are often a factor. Many people are born, live, and die on the streets, in alleyways, or railroad stations in some countries of the world. Multitudes live in mud houses with grass or palm branches for a roof or have no place to live at all. Billions have no electricity. In some nations, good drinking water is almost nonexistent. . Refugee camps exist in many places where people live under conditions that are almost indescribable. This prophecy is accurate.
20. In the latter days when Israel was once again a nation, there would be a great military power to the extreme north of Israel in the land of Magog (which is modern-day Russia)-Ezek 38:14, 15,16.
How could the Bible have foretold such a thing? It told the location of this nation, facts about its military, and even the time period it would come to pass.
21.There would be an economic alliance of the nations of the Old Roman Empire. It would have a military capability.
Daniel 7:7-8 , Daniel 2:41 and Revelations 13:1
This is a perfect description of the European Economic Community (the EEC), which is in the process right now of adopting the one-currency system for many of their member nations. It is written, IN THE DAYS OF THESE KINGS (these nations, which is now) SHALL THE GOD OF HEAVEN SET UP A KINGDOM-Dan 2:44
22.There would be a nation to the far east of Israel, to the end of the earth. This nation would have an army of 200 million.
Rev 16:12 and Rev 9:16
”The number of the mounted troops was two hundred million. I heard their number”. This is absolutely amazing.
The Bible says that an army of 200 million will one day march toward Israel. Of course, this prophecy hasn't been fulfilled yet, at least not literally. But, as the world's population rises above 6 billion, it is increasingly possible for a coalition of countries to amass an army of 200 million, and this would have been unthinkable even 100 years ago. How then could the Bible have ever told the location of a nation and given such a figure as the size of its army nearly 2000 years ago? China has boasted that they could field an army of this exact figure
23.Prophecy about preaching of Bible:
The Gospel must be published in all the world-Mk 13:10.
This Prophecy is exact. In this last generation, to our knowledge, the Gospel is being published (or is about to be published) in the primary language of every nation of the world or “among all nations.” Yet when this prophecy was made, the possibility of such a thing would have seemed impossible. There was no printing press or any means to do such a thing.
24. For Three days and half, men from the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations gaze at their dead bodies…Rev 11:9
Again, like the previous one, this prophecy too hasn't been fulfilled yet. But the technology (live telecast through media) has grown so that the whole world can gaze at their bodies.
Few prophecies have been given out of thousands of prophecies given in Bible, all perfect and all written centuries ago. The chance of any person writing thousands of perfect prophecies 2000 years into the future is not possible.
Number of verses dealing with the resurrection and Rapture: 216.
Number of verses dealing with the Tribulation: 700.
Number of verses dealing with the Battle of Armageddon and return of Jesus Christ 481.
Number of verses dealing with the Millennium:1233.
Number of prophecy verses in Old Testament:1773.
Number of prophecy verses in New Testament:1102
Total number of prophecy verses:2,875.
Total number of verses in the Bible: 31173.
This means approximately 12.8% of the Bible relates, directly or indirectly, to the times we are now living in or to the future
The Bible is the Word of God. and we have seen it now. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Repent and get baptized by Holy spirit.
Read and obey the Gospel. The Rapture is close. He is not willing that any should perish. Most people are not ready and will not be taken. However, “YOU” cannot say you did not know. Can you?
ARE YOU READY TO MEET JESUS?
But of the day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the son but the FATHER only. Mathew 24:36
If something happened to you now, or the Rapture came in the next five minutes, are you sure you are ready to meet God? You may say, I believe I’m a good person. You may be religious and go to church, but if you died right now—you would perish to hell. Why? Because you have not been born-again. You may say, “Well my church never preaches like this.” Will you trust your religion or what the Bible says? Tomorrow could be your day. You have the choice right now. If you choose not to accept God’s way to enter heaven, then you are choosing eternal separation from God. Nicodemus was considered a very religious man in the Bible; however, in John 3:3, Jesus tells him it is not enough. You MUST BE BORN AGAIN.
Be willing to change, to forsake all sin, to humble yourself and live for Jesus. Repent. Be willing to ask God for His help to make that change. WHOSOEVER THEREFORE WILL BE A FRIEND OF THE WORLD IS THE ENEMY OF GOD. Jesus tells us, HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME.
Believe in your heart Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son, God Who came to this earth in human form. Believe He died for your sins. It is written, THERE IS NONE OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN AMONG MEN, WHEREBY WE MUST BE SAVED. Jesus never sinned. When He died on the cross, He did not die for the things He did. He died to pay your penalty.
Can you feel God calling you right now? Is your heart pounding? You may have been baptized or confirmed, but something inside you is saying, “Be sure.” Perhaps you have strayed from God and need to rededicate your life to Jesus now. Would you rather go to be with God or the lake of fire? God wants you to receive the gift of eternal life. Are you sure there is not a sin, there is nothing that stands between you and God? But you may know there is. The Bible tells us THERE IS A WAY WHICH SEEMETH RIGHT UNTO A MAN, BUT THE END THEREOF ARE THE WAYS OF DEATH. Jesus wants you to KNOW HIM, to have a personal relationship with Him. It’s not a matter of whether you think you know Jesus, but does Jesus know you?
WHERE DO WE STAND IN TIME?
1.Jesus Christ came in the flesh-John 1:1,14
2.Jesus Christ Crucified and rose from the dead
3.Jesus Christ ascended up to be with HIS FATHER in heaven
4.The temple destroyed, approximately 70AD
5.Israel reborn May 14, 1948
6.Approximately 365 prophecies fulfilled from 33 AD till 2007 AD
7. We are Here ( 2007)
8.Coming soon- The rapture. READ MATHEW 24 CHAPTER FULLY.
9.A covenant confirmed by the antichrist with many;
10.The Tribulation begins, which is the 70th week of Daniel
11.The Russian invasion of Israel occurs; one-fourth of the world’s population dies
12.The midst of the Tribulation and the abomination of desolation
13.The mark of the Antichrist is required or cannot buy or sell; the worship of the image of the
Antichrist is required or the penalty is death
14. The Kings of the east march to Israel; one-third of the world’s population dies
15. The Tribulation ends
16.Immediately after the Tribulation, the Battle of Armageddon explodes and Jesus Christ returns; few people are left alive
17.The judgment of the nations
18.The Millennium; one thousand years of peace
19.Jesus Christ; the King of kings and Lord of lords, reigns on the earth
20.The millennium ends
21.The final rebellion: The heavens and earth pass away
22.The great white throne judgment
23.New heaven, new earth, New Jerusalem
Eternity with Jesus for the saved; eternity in the lake of fire for the unsaved
GLORY TO GOD OUR FATHER. PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
I am neither a priest nor a pastor. I am sharing what I have learned. (Psalms: 105:1-4, Ezekiel 33:6-9 Malkia 4:1,2 ). At most care I have taken to collect and compile correct information. If this message requires correction or improvement, please mail to Sridhar Rajendran at jandjdas@gmail.com. It is not possible for anyone on the earth to pinpoint the exact time of His Coming; the best we can do is to observe the prophetic signs carefully and scripturally in order to know when the time is near.
So also, when you see all these things, you know that HE is near, at the very gates.(Mathew 24:33)
Therefore you also must be ready; for the son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Mat 24:44)
It has been said that it is virtually impossible for anyone to make any 11 straight predictions, 2000 years into the future. Consider, could you write any eleven straight predictions, at least one that would take place 2000 years in the future? Include the rebirth of a specific nation and exactly how it would be reborn. Include specific nations that would exist and certain nations that would be allied together, and the exact size of a nation’s army. Include what the church would be like in those days. Include the names of actual cities that would exist and name certain crops and fruit trees that would exist. The chance of any person writing a single prediction 2000 years into the future is impossible.
The Bible not only does eleven times, but hundreds of times with absolute, perfect accuracy. If this is so, even the most skeptical person would have to agree that there is indeed a God, and the Bible has to be the Word of God. “KNOWING THIS FIRST, THAT NO PROPHECY OF THE SCRIPTURE IS OF ANY PRIVATE INTERPRETATION. FOR THE PROPHECY NEVER CAME BY THE WILL OF MAN: BUT HOLY MEN OF GOD SPOKE AS THEY WERE MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST.”(2 Peter 1:20,21) “O FOOLS, AND SLOW OF HEART TO BELIEVE ALL THAT THE PROPHETS HAVE SPOKEN” (Lk 24:25). However, believing there is a God and acknowledging the Bible is the Word of God does not save a person.
Let’s consider few prophecies pointing last days and fulfilled in our days and that we are nearing the end of the last generation before Christ returns
Prophecy About the Rebirth of Israel:
1. The Jewish people would be scattered worldwide; yet Israel would become a nation again- (Isa 66:8; Mic 5:3,Ezek 37:14,21,22)
2. The rebirth of Israel would happen after many days. It would occur a long time in the future after the prophecy was made and at the time the bible calls the latter days-Ezek 38:8.
3. Israel would be brought forth (or reborn) “out of the nations.”-Ezek 38:8.
4. Israel shall be brought forth in one day, at once- (Isa 66:8.)
5.I will bring back my exiled people Israel; they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them," says the Lord your God. Amos 9:14-15
All the above Prophecies fulfilled. They happened exactly as predicted on May 14, 1948. Israel was destroyed in approximately 721 B.C. and Judah about 135 years later. For the last 2720 years, approximately fourteen different peoples have possessed the land of Israel. Nevertheless, the Bible showed that the day would come when the nation of Israel would be reborn. On Nov. 29, 1947, the General Assembly of the U.N. approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. On the morning of May 14, 1948 (the last day of the British rule in Israel), a meeting of the People’s Council took place in Israel to decide on the name of the state and to finalize the declaration. At exactly 4pm, the proclamation ceremony began at the Tel Aviv museum. David Ben-Gurion rapped his gavel, declaring, “The State of Israel is established. This meeting is ended.” Israel was brought forth as a nation in one day, at once. It happened exactly as predicted. The children of Israel from many nations were returning to their ancient homeland. Officially, this was the start of the End Times age we are living in.
6. Israel must regain the city of Jerusalem-Joel 2:32; Isa 28:14; Ezek 22:19. Luk21:24, Acts 1:6-8
Prophecy fulfilled. This happened just as predicted in 1967.
7. Israel's army would be disproportionately powerful Leviticus26:3,7-8
Written:perhapsaround1400BC :Fulfilled:1948-49,1967,
Leviticus26:3,7-8
"If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, … You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you. Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you."
The Bible says that the army of Israel would have a supernatural power to prevail during times of conflict, if the people are obedient to the Lord. This Bible passage says that 5 people would be able to chase away 100 people, and that 100 would be able to chase away 10,000. Is there any proof to this incredible claim?
Example 1: Within hours of Israel's declaration of independence in 1948, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon invaded Israel. The combined population of those countries was at least 20 million at that time. Israel had fewer than 1 million Jews. Even so, the Jews won the war and expanded the size of Israel by 50 percent.
Example 2: During the War of 1967, Israel attacked the air force bases of the surrounding countries and took control of Jerusalem for the first time in about 2000 years. They also seized additional territory. That war lasted a mere 6 days.
Example 3: On Oct. 6, 1973, Israel was attacked by Egypt and Syria. Other countries later joined the attack. But the Jews were able to push back the attacking armies and occupy land outside of Israel's borders.
Prophecy about the Church:
8. The Christian church at the time of the end would be lukewarm, neither cold nor hot for Jesus. Rev 3:15,16
Prophecy fulfilled
The Bible tells us—you have acquired wealth, but your true condition is wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked and you don’t know it-Rev 3:14-22. This is today’s church. Most churches preach very little Scripture, but lots of worldly stories. Many sing a great deal, but put very little emphasis on repentance, obeying, serving, and fearing God, the fruits of the Spirit, Bible prophecy, and studying Bible faithfully every day. Many are only entertainment centers that teach what their members want to hear. People will not endure sound doctrine-2 Tim 4:3. They turn away from the truth-2 Tim 4:4. Many church members are so lukewarm or dead, they don’t even bring their Bibles with them to the house of God. Many ministers think this is the best church age ever, yet the Bible clearly shows it is the worst and most deceived.
9. Decline in morality and rampant godlessness
Some would depart from the faith and go into devil worship-1 Tim 4:1. People would become lovers of themselves-2 Tim 3:1,2.
10. People would be disobeying their parents-2 Tim 3:1,2
11. People would be grateful for nothing-2 Tim 3:1,2
12. Homosexuality would increase-Lk 17:28,30; ref Gen 19:5; Ro 1:24,26,27.
13. People would be without self-control in sex-2 Tim 3:1,3,6; Rev 9:21, Lk 17:28,30; Jude 7.
Is this not the great sex generation?
14. People would be untrustworthy, friends would betray friends-2 Tim 3:1-3.
15. People would love pleasures more than God-2 Tim 3:1,2,4. This is true. Shall we go on a picnic, watch cricket, or sleep. Church?—we can go another time.
16. People would be taking drugs-Rev 9:21. The Greek word sorceries, is used in original manuscripts of Rev 9:21, means pharmaceuticals or drugs. God’s Word is 100% right on every one. How could you have any doubts at this point?
Note: Fifty years ago, many people never locked their doors at night. People could leave their keys in their car. Merchants could leave their merchandise on the sidewalk without guards, and there was no profanity on television, radio, or in the movies. One of the biggest problems in public school was gum chewing. Those days are long gone.
Prophecy about disasters and War in last days
17. There would be weapons that could destroy the world-Mk 13:20; Rev 6:8; Rev 9:18; Zech 14:8,12.
This prophecy is true.
Note: When in our history would anyone have ever thought this possible? It is estimated that the combined nuclear arsenals of the USA and Russia (as of the year 2000) could kill every living thing on earth 6 times over.
18. There would be an increase in earthquakes-Mt 24:2,3,7; Mk 13:8; Lk 21:11.
This prophecy is correct.
In this last generation, research from the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center reveals that major earthquakes of a magnitude of 6.0 or higher have remained relatively constant during this century and the total number of earthquakes in recent years appear to be rising. In 1986, the total number of earthquakes was 12,718. In l990, it was 16,612. In 1994, it was 19,371. AFTER THE TRIBULATION OF THOSE DAYS, there will be an earthquake that will shake the world. The cities of the nations will fall. Every island will flee away.
19. At the time of the end, there would be famines in various places. Food shortages would still exist in some places-Mt 24:3,4,7; ref Mk 13:8; Lk 21:11
This Prophecy is also true.
Note: In this last generation, many are starving in the world. Poverty and crop failure, due to severe weather, drought, or insect infestation, are often a factor. Many people are born, live, and die on the streets, in alleyways, or railroad stations in some countries of the world. Multitudes live in mud houses with grass or palm branches for a roof or have no place to live at all. Billions have no electricity. In some nations, good drinking water is almost nonexistent. . Refugee camps exist in many places where people live under conditions that are almost indescribable. This prophecy is accurate.
20. In the latter days when Israel was once again a nation, there would be a great military power to the extreme north of Israel in the land of Magog (which is modern-day Russia)-Ezek 38:14, 15,16.
How could the Bible have foretold such a thing? It told the location of this nation, facts about its military, and even the time period it would come to pass.
21.There would be an economic alliance of the nations of the Old Roman Empire. It would have a military capability.
Daniel 7:7-8 , Daniel 2:41 and Revelations 13:1
This is a perfect description of the European Economic Community (the EEC), which is in the process right now of adopting the one-currency system for many of their member nations. It is written, IN THE DAYS OF THESE KINGS (these nations, which is now) SHALL THE GOD OF HEAVEN SET UP A KINGDOM-Dan 2:44
22.There would be a nation to the far east of Israel, to the end of the earth. This nation would have an army of 200 million.
Rev 16:12 and Rev 9:16
”The number of the mounted troops was two hundred million. I heard their number”. This is absolutely amazing.
The Bible says that an army of 200 million will one day march toward Israel. Of course, this prophecy hasn't been fulfilled yet, at least not literally. But, as the world's population rises above 6 billion, it is increasingly possible for a coalition of countries to amass an army of 200 million, and this would have been unthinkable even 100 years ago. How then could the Bible have ever told the location of a nation and given such a figure as the size of its army nearly 2000 years ago? China has boasted that they could field an army of this exact figure
23.Prophecy about preaching of Bible:
The Gospel must be published in all the world-Mk 13:10.
This Prophecy is exact. In this last generation, to our knowledge, the Gospel is being published (or is about to be published) in the primary language of every nation of the world or “among all nations.” Yet when this prophecy was made, the possibility of such a thing would have seemed impossible. There was no printing press or any means to do such a thing.
24. For Three days and half, men from the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations gaze at their dead bodies…Rev 11:9
Again, like the previous one, this prophecy too hasn't been fulfilled yet. But the technology (live telecast through media) has grown so that the whole world can gaze at their bodies.
Few prophecies have been given out of thousands of prophecies given in Bible, all perfect and all written centuries ago. The chance of any person writing thousands of perfect prophecies 2000 years into the future is not possible.
Number of verses dealing with the resurrection and Rapture: 216.
Number of verses dealing with the Tribulation: 700.
Number of verses dealing with the Battle of Armageddon and return of Jesus Christ 481.
Number of verses dealing with the Millennium:1233.
Number of prophecy verses in Old Testament:1773.
Number of prophecy verses in New Testament:1102
Total number of prophecy verses:2,875.
Total number of verses in the Bible: 31173.
This means approximately 12.8% of the Bible relates, directly or indirectly, to the times we are now living in or to the future
The Bible is the Word of God. and we have seen it now. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Repent and get baptized by Holy spirit.
Read and obey the Gospel. The Rapture is close. He is not willing that any should perish. Most people are not ready and will not be taken. However, “YOU” cannot say you did not know. Can you?
ARE YOU READY TO MEET JESUS?
But of the day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the son but the FATHER only. Mathew 24:36
If something happened to you now, or the Rapture came in the next five minutes, are you sure you are ready to meet God? You may say, I believe I’m a good person. You may be religious and go to church, but if you died right now—you would perish to hell. Why? Because you have not been born-again. You may say, “Well my church never preaches like this.” Will you trust your religion or what the Bible says? Tomorrow could be your day. You have the choice right now. If you choose not to accept God’s way to enter heaven, then you are choosing eternal separation from God. Nicodemus was considered a very religious man in the Bible; however, in John 3:3, Jesus tells him it is not enough. You MUST BE BORN AGAIN.
Be willing to change, to forsake all sin, to humble yourself and live for Jesus. Repent. Be willing to ask God for His help to make that change. WHOSOEVER THEREFORE WILL BE A FRIEND OF THE WORLD IS THE ENEMY OF GOD. Jesus tells us, HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME.
Believe in your heart Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son, God Who came to this earth in human form. Believe He died for your sins. It is written, THERE IS NONE OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN AMONG MEN, WHEREBY WE MUST BE SAVED. Jesus never sinned. When He died on the cross, He did not die for the things He did. He died to pay your penalty.
Can you feel God calling you right now? Is your heart pounding? You may have been baptized or confirmed, but something inside you is saying, “Be sure.” Perhaps you have strayed from God and need to rededicate your life to Jesus now. Would you rather go to be with God or the lake of fire? God wants you to receive the gift of eternal life. Are you sure there is not a sin, there is nothing that stands between you and God? But you may know there is. The Bible tells us THERE IS A WAY WHICH SEEMETH RIGHT UNTO A MAN, BUT THE END THEREOF ARE THE WAYS OF DEATH. Jesus wants you to KNOW HIM, to have a personal relationship with Him. It’s not a matter of whether you think you know Jesus, but does Jesus know you?
WHERE DO WE STAND IN TIME?
1.Jesus Christ came in the flesh-John 1:1,14
2.Jesus Christ Crucified and rose from the dead
3.Jesus Christ ascended up to be with HIS FATHER in heaven
4.The temple destroyed, approximately 70AD
5.Israel reborn May 14, 1948
6.Approximately 365 prophecies fulfilled from 33 AD till 2007 AD
7. We are Here ( 2007)
8.Coming soon- The rapture. READ MATHEW 24 CHAPTER FULLY.
9.A covenant confirmed by the antichrist with many;
10.The Tribulation begins, which is the 70th week of Daniel
11.The Russian invasion of Israel occurs; one-fourth of the world’s population dies
12.The midst of the Tribulation and the abomination of desolation
13.The mark of the Antichrist is required or cannot buy or sell; the worship of the image of the
Antichrist is required or the penalty is death
14. The Kings of the east march to Israel; one-third of the world’s population dies
15. The Tribulation ends
16.Immediately after the Tribulation, the Battle of Armageddon explodes and Jesus Christ returns; few people are left alive
17.The judgment of the nations
18.The Millennium; one thousand years of peace
19.Jesus Christ; the King of kings and Lord of lords, reigns on the earth
20.The millennium ends
21.The final rebellion: The heavens and earth pass away
22.The great white throne judgment
23.New heaven, new earth, New Jerusalem
Eternity with Jesus for the saved; eternity in the lake of fire for the unsaved
GLORY TO GOD OUR FATHER. PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
I am neither a priest nor a pastor. I am sharing what I have learned. (Psalms: 105:1-4, Ezekiel 33:6-9 Malkia 4:1,2 ). At most care I have taken to collect and compile correct information. If this message requires correction or improvement, please mail to Sridhar Rajendran at jandjdas@gmail.com. It is not possible for anyone on the earth to pinpoint the exact time of His Coming; the best we can do is to observe the prophetic signs carefully and scripturally in order to know when the time is near.
So also, when you see all these things, you know that HE is near, at the very gates.(Mathew 24:33)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
A serious point to think
If over 300 prophecies of Lord's first coming were fulfilled literally,
surely the prophecies of His second coming will be literal as well!
This is a time for believers to know and understand what God has clearly said about the return of His Son.
From the scriptures we can make the following points;
surely the prophecies of His second coming will be literal as well!
This is a time for believers to know and understand what God has clearly said about the return of His Son.
From the scriptures we can make the following points;
Ø As believers we are always to watch and be ready
Ø We do not know the day or hour
Ø Specific signs will occur before his return.
1. Israel's rebirth
2. Construction of Temple on Temple mount, where Muslims have now their "dome of rock".
David's son, Solomon, built God's temple on the very spot his forefather Abraham was promised the land. On the top of Mt. Moriah (Temple where Abraham's faith was tested, Solomon constructed the Temple of God.
Romans destroyed it in 70AD.
Muslims built their dome of rock in 665 AD.
By biblical prophecies, this temple has to be rebuilt.
Note that there begins the "End times"
Read Dan 9:24-27 and Mat 24 for more clarifications.
Your blessings are on the way
The Lord will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land. Psalm 41:2
The Lord has a special plan for your life. This month the Lord will bless you in the land that you are living in. he will provide you with the best of the fruits of the land. He will preserve you and he will protect you and exalt you. This month is a month of growth and prosperity. Hold onto the word of the Lord and trust in his name and he will provide you with the desires of your heart.
Prayer,
Heavenly father, I come before your presence. Lord I thank you for all the blessings that you have given to me. I thank you father for all the wonderful things that you have in store for me. Lord you have said that you will protect me and preserve my life. You have also promised to bless me in this land. I claim all these promises in your name. All this I ask in Jesus name. Amen.
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