Major Apocalyptic Events!

The study of apocalypse will takes a brief summary of major biblical events from creation to present and even beyond our present day. Some of these events are fulfilled already while others are yet to. For better understand on this important topics, it will be important for readers to see these major events of the apocalypse and the urgency for everyone to be eager and prepared for the Messiah's coming. These events are therefore listed in chronological order as follows: 1. Creation of Heaven and Earth 2. The fall of man 3. The call of Abraham 4. The twelve tribes of Israel 5. The Exodus to Egypt 6. The call of Moses 7. The Exodus to Israel 8. The judges 9. Israel's kingship 10. The United State of Israel 11. The division of Israel 12. The Babylonian captivity 13. The four great empires 14. The birth of Christ 15. The first and second world war 16. Israeli state restored 17. The rapture of the church and the marriage supper 18. The tribulation 19. The great tribulation 20. The second coming 21. The war of Gog and Magog 22. The millennial reign 23. The war of Armageddon 24. The great white thrown judgement 25. The Apocalypse, or the consummation of all things 26. The New Heaven and new earth 27. Gods Majesty enthroned forever

The First Apocalypse!

Noah's flood can be described as the first apocalypse: Though many never believed that there was ever a flood that swept the first world. Yet, bible records in Genesis 6 state otherwise. According to this chapter, God saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth and He regret for creating man. Man sin and disobedience was responsible for it. However, God still demonstrated his love for man by providing an arc of escape which the people rejected. The aftermath of their rejection of God salvation led to their destruction and the apocalypse. This event was never a folk-tale because Jesus referred to it in the new testament scriptures.

God Plan for Man!

Man has always been the crown of Gods creation. When man was created, he was created for the purpose of expressing Gods image and majesty on earth. Unfortunately, man fell to depravity and lost his image and privilege. Judgement was the final alternative for sin. But God in his infinitive mercy and love had to plan a way for man to escape this judgement. Christ- the living Son of God had to die to redeem man. Due to his death on the cross, man now has the right to decide between heaven or hell. Those that will reject his salvation will eventually miss the Rapture and face the Great Tribulation here on earth. Where will you be?

Research!

The writer of this blog is presently carrying out research on important topics that will teach and inform the reader on everything they ought to know about the apocalypse; as it relate to Jesus end time message. These topics are a must know for everyone! Remember, the Bible talks about deception and deceit in the last days by false teachers and preachers. Please, prepare yourself for these powerful insights into God’s words as revealed by scriptures and avoid been deceive.

Jesus Apocalypse Message!

Jesus end time message can be best captured in the new testament books of Matthew 24 and Luke 21. These two books described in chilling details, the horror of the APOCALYPSE, and gave an expository account of it through the eyes of the "the rapture", "the great tribulation" and "Christ second coming". Therefore, it has become very imperative for an expository detail of these events which will be the climax of the end of age and God's final judgement.

Iran: A Threat to Israel Statehood!

The Islamic republic of Iran formerly Persia, has always been a threat to the nation of Israel. During Israel’s captivity in Babylon, the Persians were once their captors and oppressed them: Since then, there is no love lost between the two nations. At present, Iran are engaging in various nuclear and arm programs with the aim to destroy the Jewish state of Israel. In fact, Ayatollah Kameni has called for hostility against Israel and described Israel as cancer that has to be removed completely. More so, their President, Ahmedinejad, has promised to strike Israel in the future. Taking all these into consideration, it will be wise to say that Iran is really a threat to the statehood of the Jewish state.

Israel and Iran war history

For almost 3,000 years, Iran and Iraq (Persia and Medes) has always been sworn enemies of the Jews. Though, these two countries had history of wars with Israel, yet, these wars have always led to their defeat. Suffice to say that Iran present threat against the Israel will not be an exception if biblical prophecies are to be taken serious. Also, Iran President has promised to attack Israel, and has boast of having weapons that can cause great havoc to the Jews and destroy their existence. In spite of all these trouble and adversity against them; God has promised to save Israel.

Arab's Threat!

Israel’s Arab neighbors have always been a threat to the Jewish state. In the Old Testament, the Arab nations engaged Israel in many fierce battles: These battles against the Jews have spilled over to years of hatred and animosity towards them. In the last six decade, Arab states have also engaged in wars against the Jews over disputed lands: Golan Heights, Gaza Strip, Suez Canal and Jerusalem. The tension between the Jews and their Arab neighbors is so intense that their leaders have promised to annihilate the Jewish state. The only solace the Jews have is the promise of God to guide and keep them from their Arab neighbors. Considering all these fact; it is wise to state that the Arabs are sworn enemies of the Jews and therefore a threat to the existence of the Jewish state.

Mayan 2012 Prophecy Versus Scriptures!

The Mayan’s has predicted the end of the world in December 23, 2012 almost 2000 years ago. There prophecy was based on their astrological knowledge of their time: the ability to study the celestial bodies of the universe and decode the future through it. Taking note of the Mayan prophecy, there is no doubt that this prophecy contradicts the prophecies given by the Bible concerning the end of the world. For the Bible teaches of certain events occurring before the world finally ends: the rapture, the great tribulation, Christ second coming, the battle of Armageddon, the millennial reign etc. These events are yet to occur therefore the Bible is in serious conflict with the Mayan 2012 prophecy.

Mayan 2012 prophecy!

The Mayan are particular tribes that lives in North America. They had long history of civilization, and live in an organized community that engaged in some religious practise: sorceries, ritual sacrifice and astrology. It was their close tie to astrology that made them to make prophesy about the future. One of such prophecy happens to be the "2012 Mayan dooms day prophesy." This remarkable Mayan prophesy about the end of the world was made almost 2000 years ago. Though this prophesy is been debunked and debated upon by many historians and bible scholars, yet the Mayan people and their civilization will always remain in this generation.

God's Plan Every 2000 years!

The world since creation has always experience some kind of major change every two millennium. In the past four millennium, few changes had occur each occurring after two millennium; the first been the Noah’s flood; the second occurring between Abraham to Jesus, while the third been from Christ birth to year 2000. It is pertinent to know that Noah’s world climaxed with the flood, while the two millennium that follow saw the first coming of Christ. Though the last two millennium have not experience any major event but bible tells us that this generation will definitely see the second coming of Christ (Matthew 24). Therefore, if Christ coming is expected to occur in this extra period of the six millennium; the Rapture is then nearer than we think (Corinthians 15 v 52-56).

God is Unchanging!

The very nature of God is His unchanging words and nature. In fact, Jesus has state that God is high and holy and his standard is unchanging. Jesus in one of His teachings reiterate that, “Heaven and Earth will pass away but the word of God will never”. God has always had controversy with his people whenever they change and deviate from his word (Jeremiah 2 v 11-13); and He condemns change in strong word (Proverb 24 v 21). In the New Testament, Apostle Paul speaks about the unchanging nature of the almighty God when He says “by two immutable things it was impossible for God to lie.” Furthermore, Peter a disciple of Jesus, who spent most of His time with Christ bears witness of the unchanging nature of the Almighty God (1 Peter 1 v 24-25).

Ignorance, not an excuse!

God has sent his Son Jesus Christ to die for the sins of the world. The bible made us to understand that Christ has come to redeemed us and to save us from sin and the curse of the law. The price for the redemption of man has been paid which makes it impossible for any man to make excuse. Therefore, God will not accept or tolerate any form of ignorance about the knowledge of Christ saving grace. God expect us to search the scripture and see Christ as revealed in scriptures. Furthermore, the Apostles also in their various writings has warned that God will punish anybody who refuses to accept the finished work at Calvary. Wherefore, man need to come to the throne of grace and accept the free gift: because ignorance is not an excuse.

The Imminent Return of the Lord!

Jesus Christ while on earth told his disciples about His imminent return to the earth. He disclosed his coming in twofold: the Rapture and the Second coming. According to Jesus in Matthew 24, He described to his disciples many signs that will climax his coming. Over the years, this signs have occurred and are still today, which makes the coming of Christ near and imminent. However, it should be noted that- there is no sign given for the Rapture. On the other hand, there are signs given for the second coming. Therefore as Christians, We ought to be prepared for his coming because it can happen any time!

Jews Ignorance!

The Jews knowledge about the identity of Christ and the role they expect Him to play is centre on defeating their enemies and captors. They are ignorant of the fact that God has revealed in scriptures that Christ will be bruised by the serpent (Genesis 3 v 15). More so, they fail to take seriously the prophecies of Isaiah; that the Messiah will be sacrificed for the sins of the entire world (Isaiah 9 v 6a; 53 v 1-10). It was their subsequent (Jew) myopic judgement that made them to reject the Messiah because He has failed to deliver them from their enemies (The Romans oppression).

The validity of 3 BC as Christ Birth date!

Jesus birth in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago remains an issue that is much debated among historians and bible scholars: this is because there are various divergent views and opinion about when Christ was actually born. Some believed that Jesus was born 1 AD while others believe that Christ was born before then. The fact however can be seen in scriptures because bible records according to Daniel 9 v 25 shows that Jesus was born in 3 BC. The rationale behind this date is the fact that; the restoration of Jerusalem was in 457 BC- for Daniel prophecy that between 457 BC to 27 AD, which is about 483 years, the Messiah will be revealed to the public at the matured age of 30 years: this was in 27 AD thereby placing his birth at 3 BC. More so, this date has been confirmed by NASA scientist when historian Ernest L. Martin consulted NASA lunar-phase tables and found the image of the heavens in Revelation 12 showed where the sun and the moon were, relative to Virgo, at the time Jesus was born, pin-pointing sunset of September 11th of 3 BC. It seems the moon moves so quickly, it is "beneath the feet" of Virgo only a few hours every month. Moreover, the moon comes within two lunar diameters of Virgo's feet at the time of a new moon but once in 30 years. The only such occurrence any time near the birth of Jesus was on September 11th, 3 BC.

The Meaning of 69-weeks of Daniel Prophecy!

Daniel prophetic scriptures and message remain one of the most studied part of the entire Bible. This book of scriptures puzzles Bible scholars because of its accuracy and the fulfilment of this prophecies in our time. The 69th week of the 70-weeks prophecy can be interpreted as 483 years of lunar calendar date. In Jewish calendar, a week simply means 7 years and this means 69 x 7 years which equals to 483 years. More so, this date coincide with the year Jesus Christ was anointed Messiah by John the baptist in river Jordan in 27 AD if the year Jerusalem restoration is considered. Similarly, the 483 years of Daniel prophecy begins when the commandment to restore Jerusalem was given by Cyrus in 457 BC and climaxed in 27 AD when Christ was anointed, thereby equating the timing of 483 years.

Birth-date of Jesus Christ!

The clues behind the birth date of Jesus Christ are actually revealed in scriptures: this is because the bible in St Lukes gospels revealed some details which have made theologians, historians, and bible scholars to actually recognize the date, month, day and even the time of Jesus birth. In the 19th century, critical scholars made a crucial decision to reject a total lunar eclipse in January 1 BC and to accept instead, one in March 4 BC; as the chronological cornerstone for dating the death of Herod the Great, and thereby, the possible birth years for Jesus. By so doing, the critics could argue Jesus had to be born before 4 BC, contradicting Luke, who tied Jesus' 30th year to the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar, 27-28 AD. Luke effectively placed the birth in 3 BC, as did many of the early church fathers. Ironically, even the date used by the Pope during the Christmas Eve midnight mass ritual is itself consistent with the last half of 3 BC. Luke tells what happened the day Mary came to the Temple for purification 40 days after the birth of Jesus. All one has to know is what day this was. And Luke plainly names the day. In fact, he includes three statements identifying the day. So what day was this, Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement which is also the 10th day of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. In Luke's time, Yom Kippur was called three things: The day of the “Fast,” the day of the “Purification” and the day of “Redemption”. Luke uses all three to identify the day Jesus was brought to the Temple. And he even quotes the Torah rule that mandates the 40-day period for the mother to wait after the child's birth [Luke 2:22-38]. And if there were any doubt that it was Yom Kippur, Luke tells of a woman named Anna who had been in the Temple for a "night and day" without leaving. There was ONLY ONE DAY A YEAR when a person could pray overnight in the Temple: Yom Kippur. All other days, the Temple was locked at sundown. This shows the 40th day of Mary's Purification had begun at the end of Yom Kippur, the end of the 10th day of the 7th month, because we know the Purification was done at the earliest opportunity- at the beginning of the 40th day after birth. And since the 6th month normally had only 29 days, simple arithmetic shows Mary's 39 days of Purification had to have begun around sundown on the 1st day of the 6th month, called Elul. This was the night of the first sighting of the new moon of Elul. The Magi in Babylon were recording this sunset sliver of the new moon on a clay tablet. The cuneiform tablet the Magi made at that hour 2000 years ago, along with thousands of others from Babylon, resides in the British Museum. It is possible that this clay tablet was inscribed by one of the famous Magi who later brought a strange set of gifts to Bethlehem. So the new moon seen by the Magi in Babylon at the very moment of Jesus being born is recorded on one of the tablets now in London. Cuneiform scholars have identified the date on this tablet as equivalent to September, 11, 3 BC.

Daniel 69th week!

The 69th week of Daniel 70-week prophecy is an important period in the history of the Church. It is important because it was the period at which the Messiah was born: and also anointed as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the whole world. Similarly, it was at the end of this same week that the Messiah was crucified on the cross for the redemption of mankind. Nonetheless, the story never ends there because after three days, He resurrected and was taken to Heaven to be with His Father. The resurrection of Christ ends the 69th week and starts the Church age which was a mystery hidden from the foundation of the earth. In summary, the 69th week brought salvation to mankind through justification by Faith.

Daniel 70 weeks Prophecy!

The 70 weeks prophecy of Daniel came at a time Judah was in distress. For this alone, Daniel wanted to know the mind of God concerning their captivity. He prayed and fasted until God sent Angel Gabriel to bring the reply. God gave a 70 weeks time lag that will start from the issuance of the decree for them to return to their land and its climax at the end of the great tribulation which is yet to come. According to God, this 70 weeks will guarantee: making an end of sin, make reconciliation for iniquity, establishing everlasting righteousness, sealing up the vision and anointing the Messiah as the King of Kings. All these was achieved on the Cross of Calvary, however, establishing everlasting righteousness, sealing up the vision and anointing Christ as the King of Kings will occur at the end of the 70 weeks during the second coming of Christ.

Dedication and Commitment of the Three Wisemen!

Dedication and commitment remains one of the greatest qualities of a man. A dedicated man is bound to succeed in life. The three wise-men and their effort to find the Messiah showed how dedicated and committed they were to their calling. This three men through their work has earned a place in history. What they did cannot be compared to what our present day scientist are doing. What they achieved was done in the midst of adversity and trouble. They deprived themselves of comfort and stood firm believing God that the Messiah has been born in Bethlehem. They also exhibit courage and refused to report back to Herod. They were obedient to Gods and escaped been killed by Herod.

The Search for the Messiah!

There is no doubt in our mind that the three wise men considered three bible chapters before setting out in search for the Messiah. These chapters where based on the prophecy of Balaam in the book of Numbers; the prophecy of Micah in the book of Micah and the prophecy of Daniel in the book of Daniel. These three chapters talked about the coming Messiah and the conditions surrounding His birth. Balaam called him a STAR out of Judah, Micah state that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem of Judah and Daniel predicted the date and the appointed time the Messiah will be born. Pregnant with this facts, the three wise-men set out in their search and ended up becoming the three wise men of the bible.

The Appointed time!

The race is not for the swift nor for Him that run. This is a popular bible verse that is common to bible scholars and teachers. When the three wise men decided to search for the King that was born, to them it was the appointed time and it was time for God to announce His presence on earth. This three wise men were actually bible scholars who had knowledge of history and records. They took advantage of their knowledge and been led by God travelled hundreds of miles in search of their redeemer and King. This three wise men probably where from Greece because they came from a far country. Eventually, they saw Christ and presented their gifts. However, the three wise men must have considered these bible facts before setting out- that the Messiah shall appear as a star from Judah; that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem and 3 AD was the appointed date given by Daniel the prophet.

The Captivity and Christ First Coming!

The captivity of Judah and the first coming of Christ are synonymous and very important in the study of eschatology. This is so because the 70 weeks prophecy God gave Daniel begins with the captivity and the 69 weeks predict Christ first coming while the end of the 70 weeks talks about the great tribulation. More so, the end of the 70 weeks marks the beginning of the millennial reign of Jesus Christ. From previous study, the restoration of Jerusalem was in 457 BC and Christ was anointed in AD 27. Which means, 69 weeks or 483 years cut across the captivity and his anointing as the Messiah by John the baptist. From this findings, We can actually say that Jesus was born in AD 3. This date however has been confirmed by theologians, historians and NASA.

Christ First Coming revealed!

Jesus has told us to search the scriptures, for in them are the words of life. Daniel the prophet, during the Babylonian captivity prayed unto God because He wanted to know if God will still deliver Israel after 70 years in Babylon. It was very necessary for Him to know because it appears nothing was happening after 70 years. Eventually, God granted His request and gave Him the answer He craved for. Fortunately, when the answer came, it cut across His time even to the end of age. But one specific prediction was not considered by the Jews- the first coming of Christ!. Daniel said, "that from the commandment to restore and to build Israel unto the Messiah shall be 69 weeks", which means, when the commandment for Israel to return to their land and to restore Jewish worship by building the temple in Jerusalem, to the anointed of the Messiah will be 483 years. Please note, in Jewish calendar a week means 7 years period. Having left Babylon already from previous Cyrus decree, another decree was issued in 457 BC for Israel to build the temple and to restore Jerusalem. Therefore, from 457 BC (restoration of Jerusalem) to 26 AD (the anointing of the Messiah by John the baptist) was 69 weeks or 483 years according to bible prophecy.

Is Christ Return Imminent?

There is no doubt in our mind that if we consider what is going on at present, then we have to conclude that Christ coming is imminent. This is because, Jesus gave signs of His coming. He spoke about wars, famine, pestilence and natural disasters as the signs of His coming (Matthew 24). Presently, all these things are occurring in divers places. Therefore, We have to watch and pray so that this day does not come to us as a surprise.

The Mayan Prophecy?

Is the world really coming to an end in 2012? Or are we seeing another hoax? Who were the Mayans? Can their prophecy be trusted, or is it been misinterpreted by end of the world freak. Was the Mayans even spiritual talk-less of been religious. These are some of the questions that needs to be answered. From my knowledge and research, the Mayans were highly developed society that engaged in human sacrifices. They also practice astrology and were able to predict the future. Was their way of life responsible for their demise and destruction thousands of years ago. Time will tell!