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Posted by William Bell on November 19th, 2009
Can end time beliefs lead to death? Unfortunately, this question has already been answered. Some years ago, Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventsist Leaders saw the June 1967 Israeli-Arab War as a sign of the imminent end. Ben Roden interpreted Isaiah 31:5, “As birds flying so will the Lord defend Jerusalem,” as Israeli Jets which rendered Arab planes inoperable.
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[Dave MacPherson, renowned author of several books that challenge Pre-Tribulation Rapture and Left Behind doctrine, sends ‘open letter’ to so-called prophecy experts] By Joe Ortiz [We are deeply honored that renowned ‘anti-Left Behind’ author, Dave MacPherson has chosen our blog to send an open letter to a group of authors, writers and evangelicals who believe in the Left Behind , Pre-Tribulation Rapture doctrines. Dave Macpherson is a great writer who has authored about a half a dozen... Read Full Story
Benedictions. A benediction (Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak) is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service. The Hebrew word for blessing, benediction; b'ra�khah, pl. B'rakhah�khot, comes from berekh ("knee"), thus making a connection between worship and kneeling. To "make a B'rakhah" is to say a blessing, to bless. Benedictions are what God does for people. The most famous of all benedictions is probably this one. "The Lord bless... Read Full Story
Joe Ortiz, Author The End Times Passover Why Christians Will Suffer Great Tribulation ( Redlands , California , 11/11/09 ) A former radio-television talk show host today tossed a theological gauntlet at those who support the Left Behind doctrine, claiming that form of theology is not biblical and is leading many true believers astray from the Gospel. Joe Ortiz , who recently published two book s, The End Times Passover and Why Christians Will Suffer Great Tribulation ( Author... Read Full Story
Preps are being made for the Third Temple to be built. The other day I was working on my Facebook as I normally do, and I ran across a post that a friend had put out about the preps being made for the building of the Third Temple. Of course, for those interested in Biblical prophecy, and most Cloud Ten Pictures fans are, this is of great interest. I also thought it interesting to note that as of earlier this year, all the furniture for the Temple has already been made, and all the priestly... Read Full Story
Ps. 148
The Whole Creation Invoked to Praise the LORD.
1 Praise the [Heb YAH]LORD!
Praise the LORD from the heavens;
Praise Him in the heights!
2 Praise Him, all His angels;
Praise Him, all His hosts!
3 Praise Him, sun and moon;
Praise Him, all stars of light!
4 Praise Him, highest[Lit heavens of heavens ] heavens,
And the waters that are above the heavens!
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD,
For He commanded and they were created.
6 He has also... Read Full Story
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11-01-2009 raw Syria Gone in 1 Day In this weeks Middle East Update on Bible Prophecy in relation to current events in these Last Days before the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ (Messiah) of Israel, Pastor J.D. looks at the Bible's prophecy of the destruction of Damascus in one (1) day. Do current events line up with what the Bible foretold will happen in the time... Read Full Story
By Thomas IceAnd you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he may be revealed. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. (2 Thessalonians 2:6-7)One of the most compelling, yet often misunderstood, arguments for pretribulationism relates to the Holy Spirit's role to the church and the tribulation period.
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The concept of a rapture of the church is a controversial topic among Christians around the world. The rapture of the saints is in keeping with the pre-tribulation viewpoint of the end times. The word "rapture" itself is not found in Scripture, but the concept itself is found within the pages of 1 Thessalonians 4. It is found in the Apostle Paul's writing in verse 17. The words which are translated into English as "caught up" is translated from the Greek word harpazo which literally means... Read Full Story
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, He shall renew their strength; and they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint . Lion and Lamb Lion and Lamb Ministry Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 58 THE IRREFUTABLE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE (HARPAZO) OF THE BODY of THE LORD JESUS CHRIST If you have been saved by God’s infinite, marvelous abounding Grace and Faith in the precious shed blood of Yâ-hw... Read Full Story