25 ) The Beast and False Prophet will be destroyed ( Rev. The great river Euphrates is symbolic of human beings (v. 12). It is critical that we understand that this truth has seismic implications. Elijah thus becomes Elias, Judah becomes Judas, and in the case above, Megiddo is written as Magedon. And Jesus will take authority over the earth and remove the kingdom and reign of the Antichrist. December 21, 2022. Statements like, When he gets angry, its like Armageddon, or The damage left behind by the storm was like Armageddon, are just some of the ways that the word has been used to lend its negative connotations. Weapons of Mass Destruction and Bible Prophecy, Return of Christ: As the Days of Noah Were, What Is Eschatology? There are two clues that make the Battle of Ezekiel 38-39 different from the Battle of Armageddon. The first is that while God brings all the nations of the world against Jerusalem for the Battle of Armageddon ( Zech 14:2 ), several nations are described as sitting out the Battle of Ezekiel ( Ezek. 38:13 ). The judgments of the Lord upon the armies of Gog is known in the scriptures as the great day of the Lords sacrifice (see Isaiah 34:56; Ezekiel 39:1722), the Lords controversy with the nations (Jeremiah 25:31), the supper of the great God (Revelation 19:17; see also Revelation 19:1821), and the great winepress of the wrath of God (Revelation 14:19; see also Revelation 19:15; D&C 133:4851). Should we be fearful? The Scripture describes this great battle in the sixteenth chapter of the book of Revelation. Then the sixth trumpet will unleash four angels bound at the Euphrates River (verses 14-17). Why? When one is in the Spirit, he sees through Holy Spirit eyes instead of with flesh vision eyes. Isaiah called these prophets two sons and said they were the only hope of deliverance for Israel because they would be full of the fury of the Lord (JST, Isaiah 51:1920; see also JST, Isaiah 51:1718). And what does this mean? One question that arises as one studies the prophetic picture is, How could a nation as tiny as modern Israel stand against the combined armies of the world? When war breaks out in heaven, Satan and his fallen angels will be defeated by Michael and his angels. But as we have seen, Revelations focus is not on Israel after the flesh (Israel One), but on the Israel of God (Israel Two) composed of both Jews and non-Jews (including Arabs) centred in Jesus Christ. Thus Revelation uses the terminology and geography of the Middle East in its prophecies. It is incident to this battle of Armageddon that the Supper of the Great God shall take place (Rev. 170. The world will soon no longer be subject to fallen angels. Let us now examine what the prophetic record reveals, leaving out all unsubstantiated speculation and discussion. Even in the entertainment industry, Armageddon has been the subject of countless movies, television shows and documentaries. Some would say yes, but the evidence suggests otherwise. It is the last great battle of earths history and it is still future (v. 16). With the Episode 6 Act 1 Battle Pass ending at the beginning of march, it's safe to assume Act 2 will debut soon after. 19:17-21 1. Despite the carnage, mankind will not turn to God. That level of spiritual debauchery is shown forth by the fact that the wicked not only slay the prophets of God, but boast of their deeds and glory in them. This group is called the Israel of God because it is God centred, being made up of people who have a genuine experience with the Lord. All the nations of earth will be involved (v. 12). In gratitude and joy they will throw themselves at the feet of the Deliverer and discover the wounds in His hands and feet. The millennial era could not begin without the widespread destruction of the wicked. Such an earthquake as has never been known since mans foot was planted on this planet shall attend these changes in the earths surface and appearance. Armageddon, the eleventh in a series of twelve by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. For example, Daniel 11 describes the long-running conflict between the king of the North and the king of the South over hundreds of years and through different human leaders. Nations will be punished for their sins. The release date for when the new Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 will come out and start is March 9th. President Joseph Fielding Smith observed: I know these are unpleasant things. Satan will use signs and lying wonders to deceive humanity (2 Thessalonians 2:9). There will be some dreadful things take place, and some great changes are going to take place, and that you will find written in the book of Ezekiel (38:1723). (Smith, Signs of the Times, p. So we must be in the Spirit to interpret it correctly. (Ezek. Irvin Baxter Jr.s, Endtime Magazine, Jan./Feb. Elder ParleyP. Pratt wrote: John, in the eleventh chapter of Revelation, gives us many more particulars concerning this same event. Moreover God called Cyrus my shepherd and his anointed Isaiah 44:28; 45:1. (Ezra 1). Because of the strategic importance of the pass, a fortified city lay at the entrance into the valley. Jerusalem was conquered and Judah was taken captive for 70 years. In order to understand this mysterious prophecy, we must first study some Bible history about ancient Israel and literal Babylon. Sadly, the majority of Middle East Israelis today dont fit this description (although Jesus is working among them and many are coming to a full faith in Him). That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. Who does the promise belong to now? The three unclean spirits (v. 13) represent the papacy, apostate Protestantism, and. Scripture makes it abundantly clear that we will not be present on earth during the reign of the Antichrist. In what will be one of the blackest moments of Israels history, just as it appears that they are about to be annihilated, the Lords fury will be unleashed upon the kingdoms of the world (see Ezekiel 38:18), and the Lord will go forth, and fight against those nations (Zechariah 14:3). It was John who named it when he said: And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). The Israel of God (Galatians 6:16), or Israel Two, refers to a composite group made up of both Jews and non-Jews who believe in the Crucified One, have died to self and been born again. Although embedded in well written fiction, the book Armageddon echoes the non fiction theology of a small group of evangelical Bible teachers which is now being eagerly read by millions. Cp. Topics: End Times. Armageddon is being read across the U.S. by Christians and secular searchers looking for answers in the midst of a time where America is now at war against Terror. David Jeremiah: Is the Coronavirus in Bible Prophecy? This article takes the opposite view. (see Isaiah 65:1725; Zechariah 14:9, 1620; D&C 84:98102; 101:2324; 133:5256.). Armageddon! 19:1118), and it is the same battle described by Ezekiel as the war with Gog and Magog. What does this mean? The Lords fury upon the army of Gog will consist of other judgments in addition to the great earthquake: The armies of Gog will turn upon each other, perhaps in the panic and confusion of the great earthquake (see Ezekiel 38:21; Zechariah 14:13). We find our first references to the word in the Old Testament, however, in another form. But this battle will be different. June 1, 2004 Left Behinds Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages proclaims this forcefully. You can now stream exclusive Endtime content and experience it anywhere, anytime on your favorite device! The information in the scriptures was given by the prophets. Paul writing to non-Jews, or Gentiles said, And if you belong to Christ, then are you Abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:28-29. Today it is one of the richest agricultural areas of the state of Israel and is often called Israels breadbasket. It will be partly through the aid of false religionists working miracles that so many people join in this unholy alliance (see Revelation 13:1115; 19:20). WebBook number eleven of the New York Times best selling Left Behind series called Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages was launched on April 8, 2003 in the wake For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty (Revelation 16:13-14). Thus, during the Cold War, people feared that World War III would bring about a nuclear Armageddon, even if the human race Armageddon represents the last battle of the great controversy between Christ and Satan fought out on the battlefield of this earth. Quite pointedly, Paul wrote, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God. Romans 9:8. The affects of Armageddon are global, far beyond the Middle East. Never miss a post! Lets be consistent. Is Ezekiel 38-39 Armageddon. Then they will hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. Revelation 17:16. The result will be that only one-sixth of the invading army will survive the Lords judgments (see Ezekiel 39:2), and their power to make war will be destroyed. The Battle of Armageddon. 133:2124. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame (Revelation 16:15). When Heavens judgments fall on the swirling waters of Babylon supporting people, reality will be inescapable. Source: The New York Time. Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain shall be made low; the rugged terrain of today shall level out into a millennial garden. John described what he saw in his vision: And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. The Babylonian woman has also fallen. Revelation 14:8. A little reflection reveals that He used the word, Jezebel, as a symbol of an evil movement that was affecting His Church. It is at the end of the 6 th bowl of wrath that the events leading to the Battle of Armageddon start to unfold. All rights reserved. So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy having a golden cup in her hand. Revelation 17:3-4. He informs us that after the city and temple are rebuilt by the Jews, the Gentiles will tread it under foot forty and two months, during which time there will be two prophets continually prophesying and working mighty miracles. Road Map Overview: Estimated 100% difficulty: 2/10 (Personal opinion) Offline trophies: 10 (1(S), 9(B)) Online trophies: 0 Approximate amount of time to 100%: 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Dont miss this, for it is of extreme importance. Even the insertion of the word in casual conversation indicates something that is catastrophic, or disastrous in some manner. See also futurism. ) (McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:510. The beasts rule will last 42 months3 yearsbefore the gathering at Armageddon (Revelation 13:5-7). Real peace can be found in only one place, and its available to Jews, Muslim Palestinians, and Christians alike. It looks like the Fox Clan is going to be making a return. They use Rift-based powers. It says there shall be three unclean spirits that shall go forth working miracles, and they are spirits of devils. Paul wrote, They are not all Israel, which are of Israel Romans 9:6. Real Answers. Mystery Babylon is also a woman. Revelation 17:3. The Seven Days Battles, also known as Seven Days Campaign was a sequence of 6 battles, that took place from June 25 to July 1, 1862, along Virginia Peninsula in the American Civil War. Here, the army of Northern Virginia under the leadership of General Robert E. Lee, took to the offensive against the Union Army of the Potomac under the leadership of Major General George B. McClellan. Never before had there been world wars! Megiddo: the place of troops. One would be hard pressed to find a more appropriate name for this tiny area of the worlds geography. WebThe word "Armageddon" occurs in the Bible only in Rev. There are hundreds of books available on this apocalyptic issue of Armageddon, but what is the battle of Armageddon according to the Word of God and without the usual speculation? It will be a war to eclipse anything the world has ever seen. The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:8-9). The Lord also spoke about Cyrus, the man who conquered Babylon, saying, I willopen before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut. Isaiah 45:1. The enemy of Gods New Jerusalem is a great city called Mystery Babylon (Revelation 14:8; 17:5; 18:2) which sits on [the] many waters (Revelation 17:1) of the great river Euphrates (16:12) until Gods wrath finally demolishes it at the Battle of Armageddon. Revelation 16:16, 19. Thus, the great tribulation was thought to have three phases: There would be a beginning (1914-1918), the tribulation would be interrupted (from 1918 onward), and it would conclude at Armageddon. In a short opening ceremony before the start of the 50-over per team contest, Peter Ghany, chairman of the Scotiabank Quickly they overran the doomed city, killing the king (Daniel 5:30), and conquering Babylon. Including This sprawling valley will be the site of the battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16). But lets be consistent. The prevailing truth is that as we live, we are to watch, wait, and to expect. Yet, as we have clearly seen, this doctrine is contrary to the New Testament. Unclean spirits, demons, will go out into the world to the kings of the earth to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty (verses 12-14). In Revelation 2, in a dictated letter to the Church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18), Jesus reproved His people for allowing that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants Revelation 2:20. But just because people are of Israel, or Jewish, does not necessarily mean they are truly Israel indeed! Over 100 years earlier, God had predicted concerning Babylon and the river Euphrates, I will dry up your rivers. Isaiah 44:27. The river gradually went down as it ran through Babylon and no one noticed. I also believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. President Joseph Fielding Smith indicated that this great war would be one of the last events before Christ comes in His glory: One thing we are given by these prophets definitely to understand is that the great last conflict before Christ shall come will end at the siege of Jerusalem. Biblical Wisdom from Billy Graham & Franklin Graham. Isaiah 44:26-28; 46:11. Judah will become powerful in politics and warfare (see Isaiah 19:1617; Zechariah 10:3, 56). The torment they inflict will last five months. Megiddo). Michael Jakesis an Associate Pastor,Bibleteacher, and writer. The results followed a frequently bitter nine-way race to lead the nations third-largest city and all but guarantees an ideological battle over the next five weeks before The Battle of Armageddon is going to be the execution of Gods wrath on the people of So if Epic follows normal procedure, Fortnite will go offline for the Season 2 update on March 9, and then Chapter 4 Season 2 will start the morning of March 10. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur (Revelation 19:19-20). He will perform miracles to do it. That is not nice, is it, but should we not know it? It looks like the Fox Clan is going to be making a return. The Battle of Armageddon will culminate at the end of the Great Tribulation. UNDER-15 cricketers continued to battle for national selection in the Scotiabank Under-15 NextGen final at the National Cricket Centre in Balmain, Couva on Wednesday. Remember, in Revelations first chapter, John was in the Spirit (Revelation 1:10) when he received his vision. What Is Jacobs Trouble in End-Time Prophecy? WebThis great war has been called the battle of Armageddon. When these twin gates were shut and all other entrances were closed, Babylon was pretty much impregnable. 19:19-20) Left Behinds 11th book, Armageddon, says so but what does Revelation really teach? In Revelation 1, the true Interpreter, Jesus Christ, used the same word as He applied the Jewish imagery of seven golden candlesticks to His Church. Not that God doesnt love Modern Israel, the Israeli people, and Jewish people. Elder Pratt explained: After a struggle of three years and a half, they [Gogs army] will at length succeed in destroying these two prophets and then overrunning much of the city; they will send gifts to each other because of the death of the two prophets, and in the meantime will not allow their dead bodies to be put in graves, but will suffer them to lie in the streets of Jerusalem three days and a half, during which time the armies of the Gentiles, consisting of many kindreds, tongues, and nations, passing through the city, plundering the Jews, will see their dead bodies lying in the street. (Voice of Warning, p. CHICAGOThe Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan threw down the gauntlet during his Saviours Day 2023 keynote address Feb. 26 at the Wintrust Arena, calling out the forces of the Synagogue of Satan and vowing to break the stranglehold they have on the people of America and the world. Revelation 16:18-20. What does this text actually mean? They will prepare the way for a vast army of 200 million that will kill one-third of mankind. Elder CharlesW. Penrose summarized the foregoing list of events: The bankrupt nations, envying the wealth of the sons of Judah, will seek a pretext to make war upon them, and will invade the holy land to take a prey and a spoil., His [Christs] next appearance [after coming to his temple] will be among the distressed and nearly vanquished sons of Judah. 20:7-10). WebWhat is the Battle of Armageddon? The star spinner hasn't dismissed any other batter as many or more times in whites. How will the Devil do this? How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Events Absolutely not. The idea of seven golden candlesticks takes our minds back to the seven branched candlestick inside the Jewish temple before it was destroyed in 70 A.D. by Roman armies. Gods rescue plan will work to eventually separate man from the devils evil influences. The primary system identified as being destroyed at Armageddon is spiritual Babylon (Revelation 16:19), not China, Russia or Syria. Man will continue to sin and worship false gods, including demons (verse 20). Obviously not. The name Jehoshaphat here means the Lord judges, and while the location of this valley is unknown, the language in the verse may be indicating that it is being used symbolically to describe the future battle that will take place. As mentioned, Pujara has fallen prey to Lyon 12 times in 31 Test innings. 3, p. Jesus is pictured here as a man of war, judging in righteousness with the sword of His mouth. Learn More About What You Need to Know About the End Times. (see John 1:12). Elder GeorgeQ. Morris of the Quorum of the Twelve stated that some of the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century were part of this coalition: The Savior recognized the domination of Satan over the world generally, and called him the prince of the world, but in a special wayin the way that Brother [Ezra Taft] Benson has referred tohe has entered into the politics of the world among the nations of the world, and already subjugated about one billion people of the world, and by a dire, sanguinary, and deadly philosophy has brought death to millions and has brought slavery to almost a billion people. (In Conference Report, Apr. Leftbehind.com, in its description of Armageddons basic story line, portrays a final remnant of scattered believers as being drawn inexorably toward the Middle East along with all the armies of the world when history hones in on the battle of the ages. Even in the entertainment industry, Near Jerusalem." What about Armageddon? By Michael Kern - Mar 01, 2023, 1:00 PM CST. Ezekiel described it as clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords (Ezekiel 38:4) and as coming like a storm and a cloud to cover the land (v.9), having many people with him, all of them riding upon horses [a symbol of power in war], a great company, and a mighty army (v.15). Jerusalem will be reestablished as the capital city of the Israelites (see Zechariah 1:1617; 2:12; 12:6; 3Nephi 20:46). The Bible says the kings of the earth and the great ones will be deceived by these false miracles. 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