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@LittleLambofJesus @TribulationSigns @parousia70

Just a reminder, this is not a debate thread:
Please post any relative news event . This is NOT a debate thread.
If you wish to debate, then start a new topic or choose one of the countless topics available that are meant for that. This topic is for posting rececnt news regarding prophecy. Let's show some respect to the O.P. as a representative of Christ.
 
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I beg to differ, sir! Since this birth pangs thread is actually about posting some "relative news event" based on pre-millennial/pre-tribulation interpretations and doctrines. It would make more sense to have this thread move to these safehouses instead of the open forum if you want to avoid debates with someone with a different view. Also, this thread got so long that it could accidentally become a debate for some people who don't know about the intent of the OP. So safehouses are better for your thread.

Thanks!
 
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Not really!
I thought it was a very good post...............
 
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A rare instance where @TribulationSigns and I agree.

If one does not wish for assertions to be challenged and held up for Correction and reproof with scripture, then the "safe house" is where it belongs.


But for fun I'll post some relative news relating to the fulfillment of Prophesy in our very day:

'They shall beat their swords into plowshares' and guns into tools | Camarillo Acorn
 
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C'mon you guys. Stop trying to hijack this topic.This thread is for current events.

Oh, you want some current events? Here are daily news that you can simply visit for updates:

ProphecyUpdate

Hal Lindsey

Koenig World Watch Daily

Jack Van Impe Ministries International

NewsMax

BBC

One News Now

Christianity Today

Archived News in case you MISSED!

What do these "current events" have in common? People used their news as "birth pangs" to promote Pre-tribulation/Pre-millennialism, so yes please take it to safe houses to avoid disputes from someone with different views.
 
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The other discussion continues here: WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS 1ST CENTURY iSRAEL, JUDEA AND JERUSALEM

Now, back to the news:
The military coup in Venezuela has begun, and has gotten violent. It's been speculated that this is meant to try to invoke an international response to oust Maduro (and thus Russia / China).

Venezuela's Guaido urges troops to rise against Maduro, violence breaks out
Venezuela's Guaido urges troops to rise against Maduro, violence breaks out - Reuters
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday called for a military uprising to oust President Nicolas Maduro and violence broke out at anti-government protests as the country hit a new crisis point after years of political and economic chaos.

Venezuela foreign minister denies military coup underway, blames Washington
Venezuela foreign minister denies military coup underway, blames Washington - Reuters
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Tuesday denied there was a military coup underway to oust President Nicolas Maduro and accused opposition leader Juan Guaido of operating under orders from Washington.

Kushner's 'deal of the Century' for Israel-Palestine peace process to be unveiled in June
Kushner's 'deal of the Century' for Israel-Palestine peace process to be unveiled in June
The United States will reveal its long-awaited Middle East peace plan after the holy month of Ramadan ends in early June, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner said during a media forum on Tuesday.
It's very interesting that this time frame occurs right around Pentecost. Many believe that the feast of Pentecost is the only appointed time that deals with the Church, and acts as bookends of the church age. There's also some discrepancies as to which Jewish calendar is correct. However, the Torah Calendar shows that Israel became a nation (back in 1948) right around or on Pentecost, and shows Pentecost being next month in May, rather than June. It's also speculated that this peace deal initiates the Great Tribulation and final week of Daniel. No one knows for sure what will happen, but it's worth keeping an eye on for sure.

@ConflictsW (1h ago): "video showing the moment Pro-Guaido protestors were run over by a GNB vehicle near La Carlota airbase#Venezuela"
CNW on Twitter

@ConflictsW (1h ago) "Part of La Carlota airbase is on fire, Venezuelan soldiers are trying to evacuate Mi-17 helicopters from the airbase"
CNW on Twitter
 
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Rapture Index - Latest activity indicators of when the Rapture might occur.

End Time News, Events, Prophecy & Doctrine of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church will occur when Jesus returns to earth right before the seven-year Tribulation. All those who are not ready will be left behind. This website is the most complete resource for understanding end times prophecies and news relating to the last days. You will find current news reports, articles, and biblically-based information with the emphasis on prophecy. For those who remain and must endure the Tribulation, we have information on how to become Tribulation saints. RaptureReady.com features articles from prophetic end times writers that explain what will happen during the Tribulation, as well as articles on a variety of topics related to the books in the Bible. Our ultimate goal is to teach visitors about the saving grace that comes when you allow Jesus Christ to become your personal Savior.

The Rapture Index has two functions: one is to factor together a number of related end time components into a cohesive indicator, and the other is to standardize those components to eliminate the wide variance that currently exists with prophecy reporting.

The Rapture Index is by no means meant to predict the rapture, however, the index is designed to measure the type of activity that could act as a precursor to the rapture.

You could say the Rapture index is a Dow Jones Industrial Average of end time activity, but I think it would be better if you viewed it as prophetic speedometer. The higher the number, the faster we're moving towards the occurrence of pre-tribulation rapture.

Rapture Index: 178 Change from last update:-1
Updated: Apr 29, 2019


100 and Below: Slow prophetic activity
100 to 130: Moderate prophetic activity
130 to 160: Heavy prophetic activity
Above 160: Fasten your seat belts

Records

All-Time High: 189 (October 10, 2016)

All-Time Low: 58 (December 12, 1993)
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Rapture Index: 178 Change from last update:-1
Updated: Apr 29, 2019

If the rapture is getting closer, more and more imminent with each passing day, how could the most recent change be a negative 1?



Again, if the all-time High was 4 years ago, does that mean the rapture is further away now than it was then?
 
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Venezuela Supreme Court in exile requested the international community to apply the R2P and stop the genocide in Venezuela through an international military coalition on a peace mission. - Venezuela news in English on live map - protests against Maduro - venezuela.liveuamap.com
Venezuela Supreme Court in exile requested the international community to apply the R2P and stop the genocide in Venezuela through an international military coalition on a peace mission.


COLD WAR CLONE Russia has secretly installed nuke missiles in Venezuela, US politician claims in chilling echo of Cuban Missile Crisis
Russia secretly installed nuke missiles in Venezuela, US politician claims
Republican congressman Mario Diaz-Balart said he believes Vladimir Putin's hidden nukes are now a direct threat to the "national security" of the United States.


US military prepping for Guaidó takeover in Venezuela
US military prepping for Guaidó takeover in Venezuela
The commander of U.S. forces in Latin America told Congress Wednesday that the military is developing plans to be immediately ready for any contingency if Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó ousts dictator Nicolás Maduro from power.


Pompeo claims Russia stopped Maduro leaving Venezuela for Cuba
Nicolas Maduro stopped by Russia from leaving Venezuela claims Pompeo - CNNPolitics
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed Tuesday that embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was preparing to leave the country for Cuba, but was talked out of it by Russia.
This clearly shows me that Russia has personal interests for keeping Maduro in power. All of this could have been over, but Russia decided to intervene.


FAA order on Venezuela flight restrictions has no end date
FAA order on Venezuela flight restrictions has no end date


Russian Missiles in Venezuela Heighten US Tensions

Russian Missiles in Venezuela Heighten US Tensions


Russian, U.S. top diplomats to meet on May 6 in Finland: RIA
Russian, U.S. top diplomats to meet on May 6 in Finland: RIA - Reuters
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov may meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on May 6 in Finland, RIA news agency reported on Thursday citing a Russian official.
I believe this is regarding the situation in Venezuela.


China's furtive underwater nukes test the Pentagon
China's furtive underwater nukes test the Pentagon
HONG KONG - China is making significant advances toward achieving a more reliable second-strike nuclear capability, bolstering its deterrence against an attack on its land-based nuclear weapons, Reuters reveals today in a special report.
Aux source: China's furtive underwater missiles deter U.S.


Rocket sirens wail near Gaza
Rocket sirens wail near Gaza


Islamic Jihad: We will hit large Israeli cities if IDF targets its leaders
Islamic Jihad: We will hit large Israeli cities if IDF targets its leader
A small skirmish erupted yesterday between the Gaza factions and Israel, as the Jewish people were about to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. The factions have been launching IED and incendiary balloons into Israel (which caused a major fire upon impact), and threatened to attack the upcoming Eurovision event. Israel responded by launching strikes into Gaza, and Gaza retaliated with rockets. The uptick was short-lived, and Egypt is once again trying to mediate a ceasefire.

Israel is threatening assassination attacks against leaders of the terrorist factions if the balloon attacks continue, and the factions are threatening war if they do.


Egypt trying to prevent collapse of Gaza ceasefire understandings
Egypt trying to prevent collapse of Gaza ceasefire understandings


Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting, Prompting Fears of a Coming Global Chaos
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting, Prompting Fears of a Coming Global Chaos


Caribbean nation of St. Lucia quarantines cruise ship over measles case
Caribbean nation of St. Lucia quarantines cruise ship over measles case - Reuters
Related article: CDC reports surge in confirmed cases of measles - Reuters
 
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The birth pangs are starting to intensify and grow more frequent now, as we approach the end of the fig tree generation and Israel's 70th year as a nation.

U.S. military action in Venezuela is now being seriously considered, especially since the protests by the opposition haven't worked. The fact that Russia may very well have nukes in the foreign country makes this situation especially dangerous.

Israel is launching more strikes against Hamas, and the Gaza factions are threatening to escalate the situation by launching rockets at Israel once again. They have stated they would target Israel's main cities this time. However, they're the ones constantly provoking Israel by releasing incendiary and explosive balloons, making threats against Eurovision and recently by sniping IDF soldiers along the border. Iran may very well be putting pressure on their proxies (the factions) to provoke a war with Israel, so that they can retaliate (perhaps with the Gog and Magog alliance). It looks like another skirmish may be about to start, which may turn into all-out war. Last I heard, the factions were preparing greater attacks, and Israel is at the highest alert possible right now as they remain ready for a confrontation.

Pentagon mulls possible US military action in Venezuela
Pentagon mulls possible US military action in Venezuela
May. 03, 2019 - 2:30 - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton are seen entering a meeting with Department of Defense officials; Steve Harrigan has the latest from Caracas.

Two soldiers wounded by gunfire on Gaza border; IDF hits Hamas post, killing 2
Two soldiers wounded by gunfire on Gaza border; IDF hits Hamas post, killing 2
One soldier in moderate condition, female soldier lightly hurt; several thousand protest in weekly demonstration; army nabs Gazan armed with knife who breached border fence

Hezbollah chief: IDF forces that enter Lebanon will be ‘destroyed on live TV’
Hezbollah chief: IDF forces that enter Lebanon will be ‘destroyed on live TV’
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed Thursday his Iran-backed terror group would “annihilate and destroy” the Israeli military if the latter entered Lebanon in a future war.

We can no longer hesitate on the Gaza Strip
We can no longer hesitate on the Gaza Strip
We can no longer allow ourselves to hesitate. Our room to maneuver is diminishing and time is working against us.

Abbas bypasses EU, asks Russia help avert PA collapse over terror payments

Abbas bypasses EU, asks Russia help avert PA collapse over terror payment
Abbas demanded that Russia intervene with Israel to halt the deductions, and warned that the PA was facing a sharp financial crisis as a result of the Israeli measure, a PA official told The Jerusalem Post.

Tens of thousands set to March for Israel in Switzerland
Tens of thousands set to March for Israel in Switzerland
At a time when Jewish life in Europe is threatened once again, the March of Life is connecting remembrance and reconciliation with a clear call to support Israel.

Why does Israel need the American peace plan?
Why does Israel need the American peace plan?
Sometime next month, the United States will unveil the peace plan it has been working on amid great hype, hope and attention ever since President Donald Trump moved into the Oval Office in 2017.

Kushner says Middle East peace plan will be 'good starting point'
Kushner says Middle East peace plan will be 'good starting point'
WASHINGTON - White House senior adviser Jared Kushner said on Thursday he hopes Israel will take a hard look at President Donald Trump's upcoming Middle East peace proposal before proceeding with any plan to annex West Bank settlements.

ABCs of LGBTQ history mandated for more U.S. public schools
ABCs of LGBTQ history mandated for more U.S. public schools - Reuters
(Reuters) - A picture book for second graders about a family with two moms. A lesson for fourth graders about Gold Rush era stagecoach driver Charley Parkhurst, who was born a woman but lived as a man.

Cyclone slams into Indian temple town, Bangladesh braces with evacuation order
Cyclone slams into Indian temple town, Bangladesh braces with evacuation order - Reuters
BHUBANESWAR, India/ DHAKA (Reuters) - A cyclone barreled into eastern India on Friday, damaging houses in the tourist town of Puri and wounding 160 people after a million people were moved into storm shelters.

India evacuating 1.2 million people as cyclone menaces east coast
India evacuating 1.2 million people as cyclone menaces east coast - Reuters

Pentagon warns on risk of Chinese submarines in Arctic
Pentagon warns on risk of Chinese submarines in Arctic - Reuters

India calls for Pakistan's blacklisting by terror finance watchdog
India calls for Pakistan's blacklisting by terror finance watchdog - Reuters
India will ask the global money laundering and terror finance watchdog to put Pakistan on a blacklist of countries that fail to meet international standards in stopping financial crime, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.
Related: Why India and Pakistan dispute Kashmir

Timeline: India and Pakistan’s latest confrontation over Kashmir
Timeline: India and Pakistan's latest confrontation over Kashmir
Tension between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan flared up this week after both sides carried out tit-for-tat air strikes and shot down each other’s fighter jets, prompting global concerns over a potential outbreak of war in South Asia.

Libya in Turmoil: A Journey Through Tripoli's Tangled War
Libya in Turmoil: A Journey Through Tripoli's Tangled War


Libya Battle Intensifies After Tripoli Airstrikes
Libya Battle Intensifies After Tripoli Airstrikes

Seems like Russia, Iran and possibly others are playing a dangerous game of Chess, attempting to gain more power by establishing their own puppet governments in other countries.
 
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The birth pangs are starting to intensify and grow more frequent now, as we approach the end of the fig tree generation and Israel's 70th year as a nation.

For your information, Israel's Independence day will be Thursday, May 9th (per Jewish Lunar month) and Tuesday, May 14 (per Gregorian Date). I will tell you something. Nothing will happen that will trigger Gog/Magog war, 7 years treaty or rapture as you hoped for once these dates passed. You are looking for signs or birth pangs in the wrong place. And no, fig tree generation has NOTHING to do with national Israel or 70 years lifespan. Selah.

We shall find out then!
 
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It was rumored that the factions would wait a whole day before retaliating to Israel's strikes in Gaza, and it looks like that's exactly what happened. Israel anticipated this and prepared accordingly.

A skirmish has erupted between Hamas, Israel and the other factions / Iranian proxies in Gaza. This is one of the most violent attacks against Israel ever seen. Hundreds of rockets have been launched towards Israel so far over the 10 hours or so since this started, and central Israel is now being attacked. Threats are being made that Tel Aviv will be next. The iron dome batteries are struggling to protect Israeli citizens, although a 90% success rate is being reported. A couple Jewish buildings / houses have been hit so far, although more batteries are being set up right now.

The situation is still ongoing, and this is expected to last into tomorrow, if not longer. Israel is prepared for major escalation to last for the next few days, and all schools in 250 southern Israeli towns and cities have been cancelled for tomorrow. A school was reportedly hit in Israel, with at least one girl sustaining injuries. The IDF have struck numerous targets in the Gaza strip, including a Turkish office building and a Hamas military intelligence HQ. Israel threatened to assassinate Hamas leaders if need be, and they may be getting ready to do just that. Hamas rule in Gaza is not working, and Israel hinted at taking back Gaza in a news article released yesterday: We can no longer hesitate on the Gaza Strip - comment

Iran is putting pressure on their proxies to initiate war with Israel, especially because of the crippling sanctions they're under and the unrest within their own country due to their failing economy. Russia is eyeing Israel's oil, gas and other natural resources, and Syria wants to take back the Golan Heights. The Gog and Magog invasion is expected in the near future. A lot is going on right now as we near the end of the 70 year fig tree generation that saw Israel's rebirth. This escalation is no surprise as we are about to enter the Muslim 30-day holiday of Ramadan and as Israel's independence day approaches. Now that the Israeli elections are over, Netanyahu has much more freedom to do what he wants against the factions.

Hamas fires over 200 rockets from Gaza, two seriously injured
Hamas fires over 200 rockets from Gaza; 4 Israelis wounded, 1 seriously
Over 200 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli communities on Saturday, striking several homes and leaving one elderly woman severely wounded by shrapnel.
Now up to at least 220 rockets, although it's rumored to be more than 300 rockets so far.

Politicians attack Netanyahu's policy following barrage of rockets from Gaza
Politicians attack Netanyahu's policy following barrage of rockets from Gaza
Politicians slammed Prime Minister's Benjamin Netanyahu's policies for handling the Gaza Strip as a barrage of rockets from Hamas hit Gaza border communities and the cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod on Saturday.

Attack tunnel discovered and destroyed as IDF strikes hit Gaza
https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News...-tanks-and-helicopters-strike-Hamas-588678IDF tanks and helicopters began attacking terrorist targets belonging to Hamas and the
Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, managing to destroy a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) attack tunnel entering Israel from the southern part of the strip, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported on Saturday.

EU calls for halt to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel
EU calls for halt to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel
The European Union (EU) on Saturday called for rocket fire from Gaza into Israel to "stop immediately" and threw its backing behind efforts by Egypt and the United Nations to calm the situation.

Two Israelis Wounded Amid Barrage of Gaza Rockets; Israel Pounds Strip
Two Israelis wounded amid barrage of Gaza rockets; Israel pounds Strip
120 targets have been struck by Israel so far, with more strikes currently taking place.

Video shows the moment rocket hits Kiryat Gat, injuring 80-year-old woman

Video shows the moment rocket hits Kiryat Gat, injuring 80-year-old woman
Security footage released Saturday showed the moment a rocket hit the southern town of Kiryat Gat, seriously injuring an 80-year-old woman.

Trump Says Kim Won’t Break ‘Promise to Me’ After Weapons Test
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
President Donald Trump brushed off news of a possible weapons test by North Korea, vowing that leader Kim Jong Un “will do nothing to interfere” and that a denuclearization deal with the U.S. “will happen.”
Kim Jong Un launched multiple projectiles yesterday, which landed in the Sea of Japan. Kim promised not to carry out any more weapons tests, so this is a sign of rising tensions and that any hope of negotiations with the dictator may be fading rapidly.
 
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If the rapture is getting closer, more and more imminent with each passing day, how could the most recent change be a negative 1?

Again, if the all-time High was 4 years ago, does that mean the rapture is further away now than it was then?
Futurism is less boring and more exciting than Preterism/Amill/Idealism I suppose.......

 
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Hamas threatens: 'Next step is to blow up Tel Aviv'
Hamas threatens: 'Next step is to blow up Tel Aviv'
"The next step is to blow up Tel Aviv," Hamas threatened on Saturday night.

Hamas has been targeting various communities including Be'er Sheva, and multiple reports of damage and injuries are being reported in Israel - including schools and houses. There's no sign of this calming down any time soon, and Israel has completely rejected any negotiation attempts to a ceasefire. The faction made good on their threat to target major cities, and now Tel Aviv is in their crosshairs. The EU and UN have been demanding that Gaza stop all rocket attacks, but to no avail. Ceasefire attempts by Egypt have completely failed.

Israel continues to carry out drone, aircraft and mortar strikes against the strip, but may need to change tactics as it doesn't seem to be working in terms of deterrence. Targeted assassination attacks may be next. IDF military infrastructure is also being targeted, which is an act of war.
 
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