You know.... this is the kind of attitude that gets forums hacked and erased....
You guys just come over to europe for a period of 2 weeks and i'll show you stuff that'll make you not wanting to go back to the states again.
In short: you guys scare me; really.
"I'm afraid of Americans" - Trend Reznor & David Bowie
If there isn't room for any open discussion for the possiblity of the start of the 70th week of Daniel, evidence or pointers towards its fullfullment are discarded as hate posts, and on top of that pre-trib ideologies are generally accepted... then my friends, it's payback time.
"God is an American" ( from: "I'm afraid of Americans" - Trend Reznor & David Bowie )
I salute you, and name yourself as soon we're topside; not even 10% of the posters on this forum will be able to discern good from evil the coming days. But thats where it's all about: "the little flock".
I have deleted my user account from this board; good bye
Heres how I see it. We can "speculate" on the timing of prophetic events, offer opinions but can not dogmaticly set a date for the beginning of Daniel's 70th week.
I have no problem if people state they have a "possibility", the problem starts when people say they have the only answer.
An example I've heard comes to mind: This is from memory, I've never really checked the Jewish calender to make sure this is correct because I don't try to set dates but it seems to be accurate. The following is pure speculation, just a possibility:
If the 7 year treaty between Israel and Antichrist which starts the 70th week of Daniel were to be signed on the Feast of Trumpets, the middle of the week would be Passover 3 1/2 years later. From Passover midweek to the end of the week would be the Feast of Trumpets Again.
Feast of Trumpets -----Passover -----Feast of Trumpets
< 1260 days > Mid week < 1260 days >
Supposedly if the treaty were signed on the Feast of Trumpets, Antichrist would enter the rebuilt temple 3 1/2 years later on Passover. Antichrist would begin his 42 month reign on Passover which would end 3 1/2 years later on the Feast of Trumpets again.
I have been told that the Feast of Purim is 75 days after the Feast of Trumpets. there is a prophecy in Daniel of 1,335 days from the "Abomination of Desolation" (Antichrist midweek) to a "Day of Blessing" which would then be the Feast of Purim.
Feast Passover Feast Feast
of Trumpets mid week of Trumpets of Purim
<-1260 days-><-1260 days-><---75 days---->
<---------1335 days---------->
Its an interesting "theory". Theres no starting date except the Feast of Trumpets but the year is not given. Could the above theory be true? Yes it could be true, but it could be wrong as well. There is compelling symbolism in the above theory and the Feast Days mentioned. Theres no starting date of what year this could occur.
The above theory can't be proved, as far as I know, one way or the other. My personal view is that it wouldn't surprize me if the events were on Feast Days because Israel is the focus. I dare not speculate on the year! Could it be close? Take at look at whats going on in Israel. I believe its close, but I've believed that since 1990. The Rapture occurs before the 70th week of Daniel. If the Rapture took place today, the treaty could be signed at any time, but until the Church is Raptured the 7 year treaty between Israel and Antichrist can't be signed.
Point being if you want to speculate, fine, as long as you make it clear you are expressing a theory. I believe the Pre-Tribulation Rapture is a FACT. I've debated it hundreds of times and each time I find more evidence proving it to be FACT. I sometimes "speculate" the "what if" possibilities but I am also sure to clearly state I am speculating and can not prove my speculation.
Two Bombs, lighten up, if we all left everytime someone attacked our positions there'd be nobody here at all. We all get "heckled" because we each have a personal opinion. No two people see everything eye to eye. Do you believe in Jesus? If yes, then your my brother in Christ. Ever notice brothers argue with each other?
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