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Why is it that happenings in the tiny country of Israel receive
so much coverage by the United States' news media? Why is it
that the U.S. government is so involved in Israel's political
affairs? Learned Christians know that nothing has ever happened,
nor will ever happen, contrary to God's sovereign decree (Isaiah
46:9-11). Therefore we must conclude that God is bringing to
pass His plan and on His timetable.
Everyone who knows anything about Bible prophecy knows that it
is late in the day of the Gentile Church Age and the tribulation
shadows are long. Of the many shadows that signal the soon-coming
Rapture of the Church and the seven years of tribulation, there
is one event that is a surer sign than all the others. Yes, there
is an event that signals the first day of the 7-yr. tribulation.
The Bible says:
"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week:
and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and
the oblation to cease....." (Daniel 9:27).
He (a man) shall confirm the covenant with many for the entire
seven yrs. prior to the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ
(Messiah). To learn more about the identity of this man who is
to confirm (guarantee) Israel's covenant with many, let's go
to Daniel 9:26. The Bible says:
"And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut
off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall
come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary......" (Daniel
9:26).
From the above, I call your attention to "the prince that
shall come." It is "the prince that shall come"
who will confirm Israel's covenant with many for seven yrs. Here
God also reveals that "the people of the prince that shall
come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary." Notice please,
it does not say that the coming prince shall destroy the city
and the sanctuary. But rather, it says that "the PEOPLE
of the of the prince that shall come" shall destroy Jerusalem
and the Jewish temple. This was fulfilled in 70 A.D. by the Romans.
Therefore, the antichrist is a Gentile of Roman descent.
Remember that the entire 70 weeks of years (490 yrs.) are decreed
to Israel and the holy city of Jerusalem (Daniel 9:24). Therefore,
the "covenant with many" is a covenant involving Israel
and Jerusalem. The man who will confirm (not make) the covenant
(treaty) is of the people who destroyed Jerusalem and the second
temple in 70 A.D. The prince (political leader) is also called
the antichrist, the beast, the little horn and the king of Babylon.
The Gentile political leader who will guarantee Israel's treaty
with many is of Roman ancestry.
It is commonly known that many, but not all, Europeans are of
Roman descent. It was the English-European-Romans who first settled
the East Coast of the U.S. The French-European-Romans settled
Mid-America. The Southwest and California was first settled by
the Spanish-European-Romans. The 13 English colonies declared
independence in 1776. After the Revolutionary War with England,
the 13 colonies became known as the United States of America.
President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France
in 1803. President Polk obtained the Southwest and California
as a result of the War with Mexico in 1848. Consequently, the
vast majority of the Caucasian race in the U.S. are of Roman
ancestry. Almost all the U.S. presidents have been Roman descendants.
The Bible does not say that the antichrist is from the geographical
area of the old Romans, but rather, as we have proven from Scripture,
a president of the U.S. is Scripturally qualified to be the beast;
the antichrist!
Many are looking for someone who is openly anti-Israel such as
Adolph Hitler and Saddam Hussein. The Bible does not teach that.
In the book of Revelation, in chapter 17:3 & 7, we learn
that the beast is united with the MOTHER OF HARLOTS and her many
harlot daughters, which make up the majority of organized Christendom.
The antichrist professes to be pro-Christian and will guarantee
(probably militarily) the soon-coming Israeli-Palestinian peace
treaty.
Would Israel trust an openly avowed enemy to guarantee their
national security? In the beginning the beast is cast as a peacemaker
and a friend of Israel; Revelation 6:2. What superpower nation
does Israel trust? What superpower country is primarily involved
in Israel's peace process involving the status of Jerusalem?
Please, dear reader, don't be deceived! Jesus said to the church:
"Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and
hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will
come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I
will come upon thee" (Rev. 3:3).
In other words, if you do watch, I will not come on you as a
thief, and you shall know what hour I will come upon you. WATCH
for the Israeli peace treaty confirmation ceremony and KNOW when
Christ Jesus is coming for His bride.
"And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the
beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto
the beast? Who is able to make war with him (Rev. 13:4)?
The correct answers areââ¬Â¦.NOBODY!
The beast is the king from the West. The kings from the North,
South and East will oppose him in the last half of the tribulation.
Since World War I, the U.S. has been the superpower (king) of
the West. Presently, the U.S. has the most powerful military
in the history of the world and won't be conquered anytime soon.
"And all the world wondered after the beast," waving
their red, white and blue star spangled banners all the way to
hell. Again I say, Please don't be deceived! WATCH AND KNOW (Rev.
3:3)!
IS THE U.S. IN BIBLE PROPHECY?
In the book of Revelation, chapter 13, some details are given
about the first beast, commonly known as the antichrist:
"And it was given unto him to make war with the saints,
and to overcome them: and power was given him over ALL kindreds,
and tongues, and NATIONS" (Rev.13:7).
It is an indisputable Biblical fact that the U.S. will be under
the authority of the first beast as he will have authority over
"ALL NATIONS." Yes, the U.S. is still A NATION. This
means one of two things must happen; either the U.S. will produce
the beast, or will be conquered by him. At this time the U.S.
has the most powerful military in the history of the world. For
the first time in its history, the U.S. has no formidable military
foe. I repeat the Scripture:
"And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the
beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, who is like unto
the beast? who is able to make war with him" (Rev. 13:4).
NOBODY!
"And he shall confirm (guarantee) the covenant with
many for one week [7 yrs.]" (Daniel 9:27).
President Goerge Bush COULD BE THAT MAN!
The generation that has seen the nation Israel established again
in the Promised Land again on May 14, 1948 will not pass until
"all these things be fulfilled" (Matthew 24:32-34).
Yes, the U.S. is in Bible prophecy. Yes, the Rapture must occur
immediately before the 7-yr. tribulation. Yes, the U.S. can produce
the antichrist beast. Is he in the White House now? Time will
tell! WATCH! Presently, President Bush has introduced a "roadmap
to Israeli peace." Obviously, the president doesn't know
there will be no peace in Israel until the Prince of Peace,"
the Lord Jesus Christ, returns to establish His kingdom on earth
for 1,000 yrs.
President Bush is deceived, as are his many "Christian"
followers.
"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence
in princes" (Psalm 118:9).
"They profess that they know God; but in works they deny
him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work
reprobate" (Titus 1:16).
Are Christians responsible to study Biblical prophecy and correctly
discern signs of the times?
Jesus said to the Pharisees and Sadducees:
"O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but
can ye not discern the signs of the times" (Matthew 16:3)?
Jesus said to the church in Sardis:
"If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee
as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon
thee" (Revelation 3:3).
WATCH AND KNOW THE HOUR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL COME
There is an event that marks the first day of the tribulation.
Christ Jesus will come for His Church immediately before that
event. The Gentile beast will confirm Israel's covenant with
many for seven years. This confirmation event will occur on the
first day of the seven years. This covenant is now in the making.
If you don't watch, you won't know what hour Christ Jesus will
come upon thee.
James McCutchan, Retired Baptist pastor/teacher
Jmccutchan@aol.com
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