Christ's Return, and the "Age End"
Question: What is the connection between the prophecies of Ezekiel and Revelation?
It is true to say that the world is shaking at the present time. There are so many things happening that could easily be interpreted as “signs”!
There are a few comments which can be made to help us all to logically make some sense of current events.
What can be taken for certain:
Jesus said to “watch” in His Matt. 24 comments.
He said that “only the Father in Heaven knows the time”.
Israel are the critical ‘signpost’, as regards all major event yet to be, (probably soon).
What things to know about Israel’s positioning regarding their Land, the Palestinian question, and their next Temple!
We know from Zech. that the Lord’s 2nd Advent cannot happen until Zech.12:10 is reached; (see ZECHARIAH 12:10!) and that is after the “Jacob’s Trouble” period, which has an estimated duration of 3.5 years! See: Jacob's Trouble .
There are many more that some people would add to this list; but IMO, these are probably the main one’s.
An outstanding factor which is acknowledged by Science, is that the world is over populated, and now at approx. 8 Billion, has doubled in approx. 20+ years, which cannot continue for all to live in harmony and comfort. If the population remained static at this figure, it would need the world to produce a GDP growth of 3.5 % per. annum; and that is ignoring the factors that are killing the planet!
We are also in period of “Management Madness” regarding the Planets Politicians; who seem to be afraid to do the job of running the countries who elect them; and many are only interested in “power and money”!
In this mayhem which Jesus spoke about; there is of course the certainty of God’s Salvation Gift in Christ Jesus our Lord; Who will Save all people who turn to Him in Truth; “and will ever be with the Lord”!
In the time between His return, and the present; it is good to get to know what is ours to know; which is why the Lord after His resurrection on the Emmaus road, spoke to His disciples on the Law and the Prophets; “and their hearts jumped within them”; prior to them realizing who it was who spoke!
Recommended reading are all the prophets with special emphasis on Ezek., Dan., and Zech., etc.; but with special note on what Jesus said in Matt. 24 and 25!
Watch very carefully all news regarding Israel, and especially the Temple Mount controversy!
It is important to maintain a close relationship with the Lord in prayer; and look forward to that time when we all meet together as “the Lord’s Body”; as Paul stated!
Future events: The "peace Covenant for Israel"; negotiated by the appearance of Anti-Christ; who will be accepted as "the Christ" by many of the world's religions! The Tribulation of Satan on Israel. The simultaneous (Wrath of God) on the unbelieving Nations of the world. The massive world population reduction, see: (World Population Reduction). The "Battle of Armageddon", when many Nations will try to eliminate Israel. The Second Advent of the True Christ, in "Power and great Glory". The judgement of the Nations by Christ, into "sheep and goats" Matt. 25:31-46. (See: The Sheep and Goat Judgement). The establishment of The Millennial (1,000 years) Reign of Christ/God from Jerusalem, see: Millennial Purpose.
In all of the above, Satan will still attempt to "be as God". He will be present in the Anti-Christ, the Tribulation of Israel, the Nations attempting to eliminate Israel; and his defeat will not be evident, until the remnant of Israel are saved by Christ Himself! It is not until this stage that Satan will be bound, and cast into "the bottomless pit", to be bound for 1,000 years; when his final attempt "to be as God" will be enacted, prior to his destruction, see: Satan Bound; Rev. Chp. 20:2 (a) (c) & (d). and Satan's release from the pit; Rev. Chp. 20:7(a). At that time Almighty God will be totally vindicated, and will be seen by all to be, Ultimate Love.
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