Keygar's  Korner 
  

There are differences of opinion as to the when the Gog Magog battle occurs. There are differences as to whether there is a rapture or not. Disagreement abounds as to Psalm 83. Is it actually a prophecy of a soon to occur war, or simply a prayer?

Is the antichrist a Muslim? Recently, more and more bible scholars seem to think so, but there is still solid evidence to the contrary. Does the antichrist's rule extend worldwide, or is his sphere of influence limited and challenged? Is he a Jew or a Roman? Is he homosexual? Arguments exist to refute, and prove, such assertions. Will Damascus be destroyed in a day, or has that prophecy already been fulfilled in the past as some reputable scholars assert?

If there is a rapture, does it occur before the tribulation, in the middle of the tribulation or at the end of the tribulation? Supporters of each view vie for followers, and some even denigrate opposers to their positions on the subject. Are we even in the end days? Some contend that the events of Revelation have already occurred.

Will there be a literal one thousand year reign of Christ on the earth or is this kingdom simply to be spiritualised? Can Islam really choke the entire planet? Are there really such beings as aliens and such craft as UFO's? Is Mystery Babylon related to Rome and Catholicism, or is it a literal rebuilt city in Iraq? The questions related to the details in bible prophecy are many and debatable.

Treading one's way through all these ideas and interpretations can be difficult, exhilarating, or even depressing. Just what is true? We need to be able to hang our hats on some things that are irrefutable while the details take care of themselves. Some of the undeniable truths I personally cling to are as follows:

1/ Bible prophecy is true and reliable. The proof of this is simple. ISRAEL. It exists when it should not.

2/ These ARE the end times. Once again the proof is primarily ISRAEL reborn. Numerous other proofs exist from moral decline to the abandonment of God.

3/ Islam will not take over the world. Jesus will decimate it at His coming if not before.

4/ God will rescue His children from the worst of the tribulation coming upon the earth. He has promised it, and set a precedent for same in the past.

5/ The Gog Magog war will eventuate sometime between now and the return of Christ. It's prophesied, hasn't happened yet, and it's fulfilment can be seen in it's preparation stages right now.

6/ The antichrist is a real person or being, and will appear on the scene to establish a peace treaty with Israel. All seem to agree on this point.

7/ There IS a seven year period of terror, enslavement and horror that is going to pass before Christ returns to earth. It is commonly referred to as the tribulation. The ONLY POSSIBLE way to escape it, is to accept the forgiveness of our sins through the death and resurrection of Christ, and do it quick.

8/  UFO's and aliens do exist, but they are not from other planets. They are manifestations of and through fallen angels, and will probably play a part in the prophesied end times deception which will delude millions if not billions of earth's inhabitants.

9/ Jesus WILL return. He promised to. He's never been proved a liar. He's never been proved a lunatic. He is who He claimed to be, and no one has ever, or will ever, prove otherwise.

10/ If I have accepted Jesus as the forgiver of my sins, and if I believe He is Lord of all, and if I thus believe He is risen and returning soon, no matter what trials and persecution I have to endure between now and my death, or between now and my being caught away to Him, my future is GLORIOUS, ASSURED and ETERNAL.

When one buys a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces are inside the box, but the finished picture of what it will look like is on the lid. Likewise, the pieces of the prophetic puzzle are currently being put into place by God alone, and we don't know exactly what piece He's going to fit next, but we can see the finished picture described in the bible.

If, and only if, one is saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.........

that picture is truly a masterpiece to be marvelled at, and its unveiling eagerly anticipated.

( my two cents worth.... Keygar )

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