Thursday, March 15, 2012

"Israel, Iran and Biblical Prophecy"

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger made this statement,"If you can't hear the drums of war, then you are deaf." He was referring to the current crisis in the Middle East involving Israel and Iran. Dr. Kissinger believes that there will be a nuclear war in that region and that it will proliferate. Is he right? Will there indeed be a nuclear war in the Middle East, perhaps ignited by the conflict between Israel and Iran? The answer to that question will form the basis for what I want to share with you in this article.

Let's begin by looking at a Biblical prophecy from the book of Daniel. In Daneil 9:27, the Holy Spirit is speaking about a time in the distant future, a future that has now become PRESENT TENSE. He says in that verse, "He(the Antichrist) will confirm(make strong of firm) the covenant with many for one seven(the context makes it clear that this seven is seven years). In the middle of the seven (3 1/2 years, 42 months or 1260 days-based on the 30 day Jewish month) he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the Temple(the rebuilt Jewish Temple) he will set up an abominaton that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him." Revealed in this verse are two very significant Biblical signs that will alert the church that the second return of the Lord Jesus is near. The first is a seven year peace treaty signed between the Antichrist and Israel, and the second is the breaking of that peace treaty by the Antichrist after three and a half years into that treaty.

Is there anything going on right now in the Middle East that could bring this seven year peace treaty to fruition? Will this treaty become a reality in order to prevent a nuclear war between Israel and Iran? Or will this treaty become a necessity because of a nuclear exchange between Israel and Iran? Will world pressure become the context for such a treaty to be signed?
I believe that this treaty will become a realtiy in the not to distant future. Exactly when and what will bring it about remains to be seen, but it is coming! Now with that said, is there anyone who fits the profile of the Antichrist who will sign this seven year peace treaty with Isral only to break it half way in? The answer to that question may surprise you, but please keep reading.

First, listen to the Koranic or Islamic teaching about who they believe will be the Islamic Savior at the time of the end. This person is known in Islam as the Mahdi, the Guided One, the 12 Imam or final Caliph. (1). He will appear at the time of the end to preside over the earth as the final Islamic leader, (2). He will be a supreme political and military leader, (3). During his reign, he will be victorious over all religions--especially Judaism and Christianity, (4). Fourth and this is very revealing. It is said that he will "direct affairs of this Islamic national empire/caliphate for SEVEN YEARS, AND THAT HE WILL RESIDE IN JERUSALEM." Now listen to this quote from the founder of Islam, their prophet Muhammed: "There will be four peace agreements between you (Muslims) and the Romans (Christians/the West). The fourth will be mediated through a person who will be from the progeny of Hadrat Aaron, (honorable Aaron) the brother of Moses and will be upheld for SEVEN YEARS." At an Islamic execution back a few years ago, the terroists called President Bush, "You dog of the Romans." I don't have time here to elaborate, but I hope you can see that the devil has set up Islam as the vehicle he will use to try and carry out his endtime diabolical purposes! Think of this, he has already deceived 1.5 billion muslims! Before I go to my last point, I hope you saw three stunning facts in the above quotes: First, that the Antichrist and the Isalmic Mahdi are one and the same; second, that he will rule for seven years; and third, he will reside in Jerusalem. These facts fit Daniel 9:27 perfectly!

But what about breaking the seven year peace agreement? In Islam there is a term called al-Hudaibiyya. Yassar Arafat often used the expression, "Hudaibiyya" when he spoke to his people in Arabic, or when he met with the Arab National Council. Essentially "Hudaibiyya' is a well understood word which means "kiss the hand of your enemy until you can cut it off!" But where does it come from? From the founder of Isalm of course, Muhammed! In 628 AD Muhammed signed the "Treaty of Hudaibiyya" with the people of Mecca because he did not have sufficent numbers to conquer them. However, when Muhammeds troops increased from 1,400 to 10,000 men, after only 18 months into the 10 year treaty, he entered into Mecca and annihilated the Jews of the Quarish tribe who lived in Mecca. In doing so, he established forever the obligation of every muslim to enter into covenants with non-muslims when necessary--with the understanding that these agreements would be broken as soon as it was expedient to do so! The fact that the Antichrist will utimatley break his treaty with Israel suggests a muslim acting in the tradition of his prophet Muhammed. Be sure that neither honor, nor ethics, nor obligations can be allowed to hinder the advancement of Isalm! However, rest assured that Islam will be stopped! As Daniel 9:27 makes clear, the Antichrist will come to the end "that is decreed for him." That end will come at the hands of the Strong Son of God as it is revealed in Revelation 19:11-21!

I close by simply saying that as Christians we should pray for and support Israel in every way possible. And we should open our hearts to where we are on God's prophetic calendar. I would also add that if what I have written challenges your currently held theological beliefs about the endtimes, then I would say please take the time to pray and search the scriptures.

I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.

Shalom

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