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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

THE BIBLE COMES TO LIFE

The information below was taken from Frank Dimora's website bibleprophecyman.com.  First he lists two recent scripture-comes-to-life examples. And then he shares a letter sent to him by his friend, Ken. The letter summarizes end time bible prophecy and helps you understand it.  Look up Zephaniah 1:3 and Psalm 83 to see for yourself how the bible is coming to life.



 Prophecy Sign: Zephaniah 1:3
Thousandsof dead tuna found floating off Dubai (Zephaniah 1:3)
DubaiThe Coast Guard has found thousands of dead tuna floating in the waters west ofDubai Monday. An environmental reason may have resulted in the death of the fish, but that only tests could confirm the exact cause.

Prophecy Sign: Psalm 83 war of which Egyptian is one of the nations that will be attacking Israel.
Egyptian Presidential Candidate Tawfiq Okasha declared last week that the Egyptian Army will engage in armed warfare against Israel, the United States and the European Union within three months.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/152994#.T0VMe_GPWa8
I want to share a email I received from Ken concerning the last days. 
Hi Frank,
I have written a brief letter summarizing end time Bible prophecy for my friends and family.  I know you're a busy man but if you get a chance could you take a look at it?  I would appreciate any feedback.  I'll paste it below.
Thanks, Ken
Ken's letter below:
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Friends,
I invite you all to read this brief summary of end-time Bible prophecy.  I feel very strongly that we are on the verge of a sequence of events, unprecedented in human history.  If I am correct, in the near future, events will cause many people to question some foundational beliefs about the world.  I will give you a thumbnail sketch of the events so that when they come to pass you will recognize them.
The rapture – (1Th 4:13-18,1 Cor 15:51-54) The Bible teaches that at some point in history, prior to God judging a world in rebellion against Him, all believers in Jesus will be removed from the Earth.  Yes, you read that correctly... gone... vanished... disappeared.  It is likely that this event will happen on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.  This year?  It is possible but I will NOT make that prediction.  I know... I am sure it almost sounds comical... Christians disappear on a Jewish holiday.  Based on the events that the Bible predicts will follow this unbelievable event, I am convinced we are very close to seeing the rapture happen. In response to the question, by His disciples, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign [will there be] when these things are about to take place?" (Luke 21:7)  Jesus listed many signs that would proceed His coming (Luke 21:8-28) and in conclusion He said, "Now when these things BEGIN to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
Middle East War – (Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38) – The exact sequence of events is not clear but I believe that in close proximity to the rapture you will see two attacks on the nation of Israel.  The first, predicted in Psalm 83, involves a coordinated simultaneous attack by Israel’s near neighbors (Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon).  Israel will be victorious and it is possible that the city of Damascus will be destroyed in retaliation (Isaiah 17).  In light of current events, it is reasonable to think that the first attack could be the direct result of the “Arab Spring” or a likely response to the decades long intransigence in the Middle East peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.  While the West hopes for a western style democracy to replace the dictatorships on Israel’s borders, it is much more likely that some form of Islamic government, hostile to Israel, will emerge.  We are seeing this take place now in Egypt and it’s likely to spread.  The “Arab Spring” is leading to an “Islamic Winter”.  The second attack will probably occur after the ever-elusive Middle East peace agreement is signed, as another coalition of nations is drawn to attack Israel.  In the Old Testament book of Ezekiel (about 550 BC), it is predicted that Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ethiopia, and Libya (the geographical boundaries of the Old Testament nations are in most cases broader than their modern counterparts) will be drawn against Israel and be supernaturally defeated by God as He comes to Israel’s defense.  The Ezekiel 38 attack could be the result of a preemptive strike by Israel against Iranian nuclear capabilities.  Russia has already declared that they would consider an attack on Tehran the same as an attack on Moscow.  Does anyone seriously question whether Israel will allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon after its repeated threats of annihilation?  Having said all this, it is a bit difficult and presumptuous to link current events to Biblical prophecy.  I know these attacks on Israel will happen but I can’t be certain of the timing or the events that will precipitate the attacks.
Peace Agreement – The Bible predicts that some form of peace agreement lasting seven years will be signed involving Israel (Daniel 9:27).  This may come out of the UN or through a negotiated peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.  At this point, it looks like it may come through the UN as the PA is pushing for recognition of a Palestinian state with 1967 borders.  The division of Israel is a Biblically significant event (Joel 3:2) and when it happens get ready for all hell to break loose on this planet.  Concerning this, Paul wrote, “For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.” (1 Thessalonians 5:2) 
Tribulation Period - These unprecedented events will set the scene for the final seven years of human government on Earth (corresponding to the seven year peace agreement).  The period is predicted in Daniel chapter 9 and elaborated on in numerous other Bible books including the book of Revelation Chapters 4-19.  Israel will be center stage for this period of time.  The start of the period will be marked by the signing (or confirming) of the peace treaty and the seven years will culminate in the battle of Armageddon which will be interrupted by the second coming of Christ to reign on Earth for 1000 years.  The world ruler who confirms (strengthens) the peace treaty is known as the Anti-Christ.  Ultimately, he will head a “world dominating” 10 Nation coalition government.  It will be the first “world dominating” government since the days of Rome and in some way it will be related to Rome, probably rising out of, or, including the EU.  This government will set up a single monetary system (most likely cashless) with which they will be able to force compliance with their policies.  This will likely be required after a coming global financial collapse.  Half way through the seven-year period the people of the world will be forced to worship the Anti-Christ or die.  Many will worship him and many will be put to death for their refusal to worship him.  Everyone will be given a choice to worship the Anti-Christ or Jesus Christ.  The last half of the seven years will be marked by a series of catastrophic judgments on the Earth.  Jesus said, “Unless the time was shortened, no flesh would survive”.  In fact, the Book of Revelation predicts that about half of the Earth’s population will die.  More than 3 billion people… Think about that.
You may be questioning why I believe predictions made thousands of years ago will come to pass.  I will explain.  Many Biblical prophecies have already been fulfilled.  By studying these predictions and their subsequent fulfillment we can see the 100% accuracy with which Bible prophecies are fulfilled.  I will use messianic prophesies as an example.  The Old Testament makes more than 300 predictions about a coming messiah.  These predictions can be analyzed statistically to determine the accuracy of the Biblical prophecy and the identity of the messiah.  For example, if I said the messiah would be a man, then roughly half of the population could fit this prediction.  The probability that any individual would randomly meet this prediction is about 1 in 2.  If I added that he would be born in Bethlehem then the probabilities that someone would randomly fulfill the predictions are significantly reduced.  With every additional prediction or prophecy the probabilities are decreased.  For example, if only eight prophecies are made then the odds of any one person meeting the predictions by random chance are exceedingly low.  It would be statistically equivalent to covering the state of Texas two feet deep with half dollars, painting one red, and having a blindfolded man select the red half dollar with one attempt.  If those are the odds with only eight predictions then can you imagine the probabilities of one individual fulfilling more than 300 prophecies by chance?  Statistically speaking, it is so unlikely that you could say there is no chance.  The study of fulfilled Biblical prophecy has led me to two conclusions.  First, Jesus is the predicted messiah.  And second, the events that are predicted by the Bible will be fulfilled with 100% accuracy.
After this somewhat grim prediction about the future, I will take this opportunity to tell you the good news.  None of us have to go through this terrible time.  The way out is the Gospel, meaning “good news”.  Let me explain.  God has set the standard for human behavior.  If you want to go to heaven you must be sinless for your entire life.  Sin is simply breaking God’s rules.  He then condemns us ALL with the statement that “ALL have sinned”.  Not surprising.  Additionally, He pronounced a death penalty for sin.  We are all in the same predicament.  Hitler, you and I are all sinners and deserving of death in God’s eyes.  People commonly believe as long as their “good” outweighs their “bad” then God will let them into heaven.  God doesn’t use scales to determine if we get into heaven.  God will not allow sin in His presence.  This is where God’s perfect love for people and His perfect justice collide.  He loves each of us and wants to spend eternity with each of us but His holiness cannot coexist with sin.  The solution... The cross.  It is the story of how God’s love triumphed over God’s justice without compromising either.  God sent His Son - Jesus, who lived a sinless life, and took our death penalty on Himself.  Our sin was placed on Him 2000 years ago on the cross.  He died the death we deserve.  You can think of it as a deal God makes with each of us.  Jesus takes our sin and we are given His sinless perfection in God’s sight.  This is how God extends His salvation to us all.  In order to receive this “gift” we must repent and believe.  The word repentance comes from a Greek military term that means “about face”.  It simply means to turn around.  The Bible teaches we all follow our own path in life, which takes us away from God.  Repentance means we turn back to God and follow His path for our lives.  In turning to God, we must turn away from sin.  If we repent and believe that Jesus was who He claimed to be (The Son of God) who died in our place for the forgiveness of sins and was resurrected from the dead then we will be saved and spend eternity with God.  It is a simple prayer between you and God where you accept His “gift”.  The Bible teaches that when we say that prayer God’s Holy Spirit will enter us to lead and teach us.  I mentioned God’s love for each of us.  Anytime the Bible seeks to demonstrate the love of God, it points to the cross.  In essence, God is saying to each of us I love you enough to allow My only Son to take your death sentence.  Let that sink in.  Would any human parent ever consider the same offer?  In His love, mercy and grace, God will forgive anything we have done as long as we come on His terms.  His terms require us to come through His Son – Jesus. 
If this is all true then what should we do?  That depends on your relationship to Jesus.  If you have trusted in Christ for salvation then you should make sure that you are walking closely to Him and looking for His soon return.  Jesus said, “Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”  If you have not trusted in Jesus, then it is my sincere hope that you would make that choice now and avoid the time of trouble that is coming.  On the other hand, if you choose not to accept God’s offer at this point then please remember this one thing - while you are alive God’s offer stands... You can always turn to Him... Even in the tribulation period.
 Ken

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Disclaimer: Since the facts and evidence on my posts and in my book are real as they are taken from news around the world, and this news proves Bible prophecy is actually coming to pass in our generation, the information you read or see may scare you. If you are depressed or on any meds for depression, or have any type of mental disease consult your doctor before reading this material.
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