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I posted this on another thread, but it goes well here as well.
I wouldn't study on Sep. 23 very much at all, its of Astrology, not of God. The tetrads might be more of a realistic warning. The Sun, Mon and Stars ate for "Signs" and seasons/days/years. We have always used stars for Navigation, that's a "Sign".

Research the the Names of the Planets involved in this supposed sign. Rev. 15 speaks about 7 Angels bringing forth the 7 Vials. It opens up with the very same, and there appeared a Sign in Haven reference.

The Woman (Israel) has already birthed baby Jesus the male-child, and the Dragon via Herod tried to kill him and failed, and he ascended to the throne of God. So that is a past event, not a Prophecy. The Prophecy is in verses 6-17.
 
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I wouldn't study on Sep. 23 very much at all, its of Astrology, not of God. The tetrads might be more of a realistic warning. The Sun, Mon and Stars ate for "Signs" and seasons/days/years. We have always used stars for Navigation, that's a "Sign".

Research the the Names of the Planets involved in this supposed sign. Rev. 15 speaks about 7 Angels bringing forth the 7 Vials. It opens up with the very same, and there appeared a Sign in Haven reference.

The Woman (Israel) has already birthed baby Jesus the male-child, and the Dragon via Herod tried to kill him and failed, and he ascended to the throne of God. So that is a past event, not a Prophecy. The Prophecy is in verses 6-17.

The claim that it's astrology is one I'd love to see someone back up biblically. I've seen it tossed about as if it's just a given, but it's not. I'd also like to know why when birth of the male child is thought to be Jesus since the attributes of that sign don't match what is revealed about Jesus and there is no indicator that would justify taking those verses and placing them in a time prior to the revealing of the vision to John.
 
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The claim that it's astrology is one I'd love to see someone back up biblically. I've seen it tossed about as if it's just a given, but it's not. I'd also like to know why when birth of the male child is thought to be Jesus since the attributes of that sign don't match what is revealed about Jesus and there is no indicator that would justify taking those verses and placing them in a time prior to the revealing of the vision to John.
Sure it doesn't, He was born of Israel (Woman) the Dragon via King Herod tried to KILL HIM, and he ASCENDED to Heaven. We all know its Jesus. And we all know its Astrology.
 
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Sure it doesn't, He was born of Israel (Woman) the Dragon via King Herod tried to KILL HIM, and he ASCENDED to Heaven. We all know its Jesus. And we all know its Astrology.

That was a good example of what I was talking about. All I've seen are assertions, not a point-by-point analysis of those points. For example, the child is caught up with great force, but Jesus was never taken that way. The child is taken up to keep from being devoured by the dragon, but Jesus was in no such danger when He ascended. If words mean anything, it's not Him.
 
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Sure it doesn't, He was born of Israel (Woman) the Dragon via King Herod tried to KILL HIM, and he ASCENDED to Heaven. We all know its Jesus. And we all know its Astrology.
There is a difference between astronomy and astrology.Astrology is the perversion of astronomy.
 
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There is a difference between astronomy and astrology.Astrology is the perversion of astronomy.
And that's the whole point, that is what this is, except Astrology never had anything to to with Astronomy. its was always witchcraft. The very POINT they make that this is a ONE TIME EVENT is has been proved as an untruth by a Professor who only looked back 1000 years and found four events the exact same. He called to "Astrology" which is what it is.
 
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That was a good example of what I was talking about. All I've seen are assertions, not a point-by-point analysis of those points. For example, the child is caught up with great force, but Jesus was never taken that way. The child is taken up to keep from being devoured by the dragon, but Jesus was in no such danger when He ascended. If words mean anything, it's not Him.
Read Genesis 37:9 and do your own analysis. This is about as difficult as adding 2 +2 = 4.
 
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Read Genesis 37:9 and do your own analysis. This is about as difficult as adding 2 +2 = 4.

I've read it. It's a confirmation the virgin is representation of Israel, and not Mary, but it doesn't address any of my points.
 
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I've read it. It's a confirmation the virgin is representation of Israel, and not Mary, but it doesn't address any of my points.
I have already prove this is of Astrology an that its not even a UNIQUE EVENT, maybe you missed that post in another thread.
 
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I have already prove this is of Astrology an that its not even a UNIQUE EVENT, maybe you missed that post in another thread.

No, I saw, and no, you didn't. I even went through all the dates in the article you posted and reviewed every event myself which was supposedly identical and discovered every one of them was not only different from the 9/23 event, but they were even all different from each other. It was a sloppy job that guy did in his analysis to say the least.
 
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No, I saw, and no, you didn't. I even went through all the dates in the article you posted and reviewed every event myself which was supposedly identical and discovered every one of them was not only different from the 9/23 event, but they were even all different from each other. It was a sloppy job that guy did in his analysis to say the least.

Looking at the Stars is Astrology. You will see when Sep. 24th gets here.
 
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Looking at the Stars is Astrology. You will see when Sep. 24th gets here.

Regardless of what happens by 9/24, it wouldn't prove looking at the stars is inherently astrology. Luke 21:25 tells us plainly there will be signs in the stars. If the claim is it is always a practice of astrology looking to the stars for signs, then that one would also have to conclude the scriptures promote astrology, in order to remain consistent at least.
 
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Regardless of what happens by 9/24, it wouldn't prove looking at the stars is inherently astrology. Luke 21:25 tells us plainly there will be signs in the stars. If the claim is it is always a practice of astrology looking to the stars for signs, then that one would also have to conclude the scriptures promote astrology, in order to remain consistent at least.
And you plainly do not grasp what that "PLAIN" Verse says. It seems I will have to go into depth via the Scriptures and prove that "Star Gazing" is against Gods desires, and prove what "signs" actually means.

Gen. 1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament(Stars/Sun/Moon via Reflection) of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs (Navigation=signs), and for seasons (OF COURSE), and for days(24 Hours), and years(365):

#0226 H0225 (in the sense of appearing); TWOT - 41a;
n f

1) sign, signal
1a) a distinguishing mark
1b) banner
1c) remembrance

So a "Sign" is a Marker/Banner, a distinguishing mark like the North Star etc. etc. these are "Signs" that have been use for Navigation for eons. Not Signs where God "Tells us things" God has a Holy Spirit for that, did any prophet ever "Look at the Stars for a Sign"? No, that is not what this verse means, its clearly about TIME & SPACE, markers that give us Direction, and Time.

Astrology has no power of prediction and we are strictly forbidden from partaking in it.

In the book of Daniel, the Bible makes fun of astrologers and indicates that they are powerless to really observe the future. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a disturbing dream that none of his astrologers or "wise men" could interpret. The King had ordered all the wise men, including Daniel, a young captive from Judah, to be executed. Daniel convinced the king's bodyguard that God would reveal the mystery to him and requested time to seek the answer. Having prayed to God and received the answer in a vision, Daniel reported to the king's chambers. Daniel told King Nebuchadnezzar:

Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king; but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you lay on your bed are these... (Daniel 2:27-28)

Later, when King Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar's son, saw a finger appear and write on the wall at his party, he called in the astrologers, who, likewise, failed to interpret a writing that had appeared on the wall. These astrologers were again shown to be powerless deceivers.

God commanded His people, the nation of Israel, not to practice astrology by looking at "signs of the heavens." God calls such "signs" delusions:

Thus says the Lord, "Do not learn the way of the nations, And do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens Although the nations are terrified by them; For the customs of the peoples are delusion... (Jeremiah 10:2-3)

Those who practice astrology fall under the judgment of God

It was common practice at the time the Israelites came into the promised land that the native peoples would practice astrology and worship the heavenly bodies. The Bible specifically warned the Israelites not to practice those things also (see also Jeremiah 8:24):

And when you look up to the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars—all the heavenly array—do not be enticed into bowing down to them and worshiping things the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. (Deuteronomy 4:19)

The Bible says that those who are stargazers and make predictions based upon that are in error and will not be saved from judgment:

"Keep on, then, with your magic spells and with your many sorceries, which you have labored at since childhood. Perhaps you will succeed, perhaps you will cause terror. All the counsel you have received has only worn you out! Let your astrologers come forward, those stargazers who make predictions month by month, let them save you from what is coming upon you. Surely they are like stubble; the fire will burn them up. They cannot even save themselves from the power of the flame. Here are no coals to warm anyone; here is no fire to sit by. That is all they can do for you—these you have labored with and trafficked with since childhood. Each of them goes on in his error; there is not one that can save you. (Isaiah 47:12-15)

The Kings (such as Josiah) were told to get rid of the worship of the heavenly bodies in their nation and did so—under penalty of the judgment of God. The seriousness of this offense is clear, since the penalty for this kind of idolatry was death by stoning.

God destroyed the ten northern tribes
of Israel because they indulged in astrology and other forms of demon worship:

And they forsook all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves molten images, even two calves, and made an Asherah and worshiped all the host of heaven and served Baal. Then they made their sons and their daughters pass through the fire, and practiced divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him. So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them from His sight; none was left except the tribe of Judah. (2 Kings 17:16-18)

As a judgment of God, the northern tribes were conquered by Assyria. However, Manasseh, one of the evil kings of Judah, also established astrological worship of the heavenly bodies during his reign:

For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he erected altars for Baal and made an Asherah, as Ahab king of Israel had done, and worshiped all the host of heaven and served them... For he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD... "Because Manasseh king of Judah has done these abominations, having done wickedly more than all the Amorites did who were before him, and has also made Judah sin with his idols; therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Behold, I am bringing such calamity on Jerusalem and Judah, that whoever hears of it, both his ears shall tingle. (2 Kings 21:3-12)

As a result of this idolatry, Judah was also enslaved and dispersed as a nation, because of their involvement in astrology. Israel's involvement in astrology and the worship of heavenly bodies was described by many of the Old Testament prophets, including Jeremiah, Zephaniah, and Amos. All described how this was displeasing to the Lord and that His judgment was the result of such practices.

As in the Old Testament, the New Testament also condemns astrology:

But God turned away and gave them over to the worship of the heavenly bodies. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets: "'Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the desert, O house of Israel? You have lifted up the shrine of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon. (Acts 7:42-43)

Although the heavens do declare the glory of God, they do not proclaim the gospel. The gospel was revealed to man by God Himself, who spoke through the prophets and came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ. The apparent arrangement of the stars in the sky is a function of the human brain, which tries to find patterns in everything it interprets. Depending upon one's background and society, different shapes of objects are seen as constellations. None of the constellations make such a clear picture that they could only be interpreted only one way.

Studying the stars to attempt to get some message from them is called astrology, and is expressly prohibited in the Bible. Christians should not dabble in astrology, even if they don't really believe it is true. Trust God with your future and follow Him in obedience to His word.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me." (Jesus Christ, John 1:4)



 
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Largest asteroid ever tracked to pass by Earth 11 days after solar eclipse, NASA says

Posted on August 22, 2017 at 5:55 AM


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Move over total solar eclipse. It's time to make room for Florence.

Asteroid Florence will pass safely by the Earth on Sept. 1 at a distance of about 4.4 million miles - or roughly 18 times the distance between the Earth and the moon, according to NASA. At 2.7 miles wide, Florence is the largest asteroid tracked by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Scientists are already gearing up for the event.

"While many known asteroids have passed by closer to Earth than Florence will on Sept.1, all of those were estimated to be smaller," said Paul Chodas, manager of NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. "Florence is the largest asteroid to pass by our planet this close since the NASA program to detect and track near-Earth asteroids began."

Florene's size and proximity means it will be a prime target for scientists wanting to study asteroids up close. NASA will be conducing radar imaging using its Goldstone Solar System Radar in California and the National Science Foundation's Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The results could include surface detail as small as about 30 feet.
Largest asteroid ever tracked to pass by Earth 11 days after solar eclipse, NASA says
 
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Russia wants to deploy its allies to Syria

On July 13, 2017, it was reported that Russia wants the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to deploy units of its 20,000-member Collective Rapid Reaction Force (CRRF) to Syria. These troops would come from the six members of the CSTO: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

There is no guarantee that the CSTO will agree to Russia’s request, but the organization is dominated by Russia and the way some people interpret the Bible, God has already said that troops from these nations will go to Syria and five out of six of them will die on the mountains of Israel (Ezek. 39:2-6).

Two of Russia’s allies are: Gomer, and all his bands; and the house of Togarmah, of the north quarters: and many people with thee (Ezek. 38:6). Gomer’s “bands” and the “many people” that will be with Togarmah of the north quarters may very well include troops from the CSTO nations.

Russia and her allies will “ascend and come like a storm” (Ezek. 38:9) which appears to suggest rapid development with turbulence and destruction. It could be a few weeks or months before the CSTO agrees to ascend (and it is possible that they won’t agree), but this could be a good description of how that Rapid Reaction Force will act.
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Russia wants to deploy its allies to Syria

On July 13, 2017, it was reported that Russia wants the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to deploy units of its 20,000-member Collective Rapid Reaction Force (CRRF) to Syria. These troops would come from the six members of the CSTO: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

There is no guarantee that the CSTO will agree to Russia’s request, but the organization is dominated by Russia and the way some people interpret the Bible, God has already said that troops from these nations will go to Syria and five out of six of them will die on the mountains of Israel (Ezek. 39:2-6).

Two of Russia’s allies are: Gomer, and all his bands; and the house of Togarmah, of the north quarters: and many people with thee (Ezek. 38:6). Gomer’s “bands” and the “many people” that will be with Togarmah of the north quarters may very well include troops from the CSTO nations.

Russia and her allies will “ascend and come like a storm” (Ezek. 38:9) which appears to suggest rapid development with turbulence and destruction. It could be a few weeks or months before the CSTO agrees to ascend (and it is possible that they won’t agree), but this could be a good description of how that Rapid Reaction Force will act.
More Preparation :: By Daymond Duck - Rapture Ready

This guy ain't bullspitting us.

Russia Wants CSTO Allies to Deploy to Syria | The news portal of Eurasia countries
http://thepoliticon.net/2017/06/29/russia-wants-to-use-the-csto-in-syria.html
https://jamestown.org/program/russia-wants-csto-allies-deploy-syria/
 
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I've just finished hearing for weeks, people claiming the eclipse was the 'sign of Jonah' for America, with the intent for repentance. Now people in my state of Texas are expecting a huge hurricane to hit a town called 'Body of Christ', Corpus Christi. Are you kidding me?!?!
 
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