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  I have personally visited both these sites and the accompanied forums for discussion of scriptural matters yet more specifically prophetic events to take place!  While both of these sites claim to welcome discussion regarding these subjects, they readily set parameters to prevent true analysis of key events portrayed in the prophetic scriptures.  They will not allow any thread that identifies the United States as the fulfillment of Modern Babylon, they continue to cling to the fable of Rome or Iraq as being identified in these prophetic passages.  They also do not wish to discuss the possibility of the Doctrine of Imminence being a fable.  If they are uncomfortable with truly discussing scriptures they will begin to pack together like wolves and provoke individuals to respond to their accusations.  These sites readily quote specific scholars whom they recognize as being knowledgable yet fail to understand that their opinions regarding the interpretation of scripture as it is presented is no greater than our own!  I recommend that anyone seeking serious fellowship and study of the Word of God stay away from these particular sites as they are not designed for true discussion but to carry on the views and opinions only of the site administrators and their clones!

Rapture: When Will It Occur? Is The Doctrine Of Imminence A Fable?

     There is much confusion today concerning the Rapture or the gathering of believers in Christ a.k.a. "Blessed Hope".  The confusion that exists today is centered around the specific timing in which the Bride (represented by the Church) is caught up or translated/received by the BrideGroom (represented by Christ).  The common theme today being taught is that the Rapture is an imminent event, that it can happen at any moment, this teaching is known as the Doctrine of Imminence and is widely taught among believers in the Pre-Trib camp of theological thought.  Pre-Trib is a desigination of those that believe that the bodily translation of believers both dead and alive will occur prior to the Tribulation or "Time of Jacob's Trouble", represented as the final 7 years in which the wrath of God will be poured out upon the unrepentant and ungodly populace of planet earth.

     The Apostle Paul documents the event known commonly as the Rapture in several passages, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3.  During the ministry of the Apostle Paul he established many churches in Greece, both in Corinth and the seaport city of Thessalonica, there he shared the gospel with many Greeks and established the faith among the Gentiles.  During the second missionary journey of the Apostle Paul to Corinth, he received word that some of the believers in Thessalonica had become confused concerning coming of the Lord to gather them unto himself.  Letters were being ciculated from others that these believers had not only missed the Rapture yet were now in the Time of Tribulation.  The second epistle of Thessalonians was recorded and sent by the hand of the Apostle Paul to reveal their error.

     The following passage in 2 Thessalonians 1:4 reveals the situation of the Church in Thessalonica at that time; "So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulation ye endure".  It was clear that this Church established by the Apostle Paul was coming under fierce opposition and being persecuted for their faith, the response sent to this Church was one of comfort and exhortation to continue the work set before them.  The letter was also a message of warning to those that were persuading the believers to follow fables, refusing to work with their hands while expecting the brethren to support them, walking disorderly, elevating themselves as kings over them.  The Apostle Paul addresses this plainly "For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you; Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves and example unto you to follow us.  For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat"-2 Thessalonians 3:7-10.

     Many scholars today have taught that the Rapture is a signless event, that it can happen at any moment, yet in the address of the Apostle Paul to the Church in Thessalonica, we see clearly that this is not true and that we are not to be deceived.  The following text provides the order of events that must precede the time of our gathering to Christ (Rapture).  "NOW WE beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.  Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition"-2 Thessalonians 2:1-3.  The Apostle Paul designates that two key events must occur prior to our gathering, the text in 2 Thessalonians 2:1 corresponds with 1 Thessalonians 4:16.  "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord".

     The first event to take place prior to our appointed gathering is the "falling away" followed by the next event known as the revealing of the AntiChrist or "Son of Perdition".  The falling away or "departure from the faith" is also identified by the Apostle Paul in his address to his protege Timothy.  This passage is found in 1 Timothy 4:1, "NOW THE Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils".  2 Timothy 4:3-4 also identifies with this Latter Days apostasy, "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;  And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables".  This clearly illustrates the time we are now in for apostasy is spreading like a cancer in many churches today.  With a rampant departure of the faith and the acceptance of fables we can expect that the rise of the AntiChrist, the greatest deceiver of all (2 Thessalonians 2:9) will soon take place.

     The revealing of the AntiChrist to the world will be as a peacemaker, promising "peace and prosperity" to a shattered world.  The enevitable global economic collapse that is to come, coupled with a great conflict recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 involving many nations, will create the precise scenario required for this seed of the Serpent to take his position.  "Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders"-2 Thess 2:9.  It is also clear that at the conclusion of this battle of Gog/Magog recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 that the Lord God will then turn his full attention to Israel, a concrete identification that the Church, will be translated during this aftermath.  Ezekiel 39:29 identifies with a transition from the Church that began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, to the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the House of Israel after this great battle, providing clarification that the end of the Church Age, coincides with the restoration and redemption of Israel.  In conclusion, we can see clearly that the Rapture is not a signless event, nor, could it happen at any other moment then what we are seeing currently develop. 

The Coming Earthquake: Shaking Of All The Nations

  The current dynamics now visible across the globe indicate we are living in the days just prior to the return of Christ our Lord as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  At present, we have economic turmoil gripping all nations across the globe, personal, corporate, and national debt are skyrocketing making the reality of a global economic collapse inevitable.  Natural disasters are growing in intensity and frequency, destroying property, lives, and vital food supplies bringing death to many by famine and disease.  The Middle East and Africa, center of much of the energy resources of the globe, is presently embroiled in political and national upheavals, while their citizens seek to dissolve the current leadership.  The protests have originated due to the rise in prices of commodities, prices of food and fuel have increased beyond their household income, leaving families hopeless.  Unemployment coupled with inflation are in the process of destroying both developed and developing nations.  As the leadership across the globe watch their citizens rise up against them, they quickly turn to nationalism and inspire their citizens to find another source for their hatred other than them, that source of hatred quickly becomes the Jew.  Blood libels and conspiracy fables are initiated yet quickly give way to armed aggression against Jew's individually across the globe until ultimately leading to a planned invasion of the Jewish State known as Israel.

  Modern science has determined recently that wind speeds and the elevation of waves are increasing across the globe furthering potential damage of heavily populated coastal communities, an ominous event also prophesied to occur prior to the coming of Christ.  The science community can not identify the reason for this occurence other than the possible interaction of the moon and sun in their gravitational dance.  The Word of God also identifies with this scenario "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars, and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity (mass confusion); the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."-Luke 21:25, 26.  There should also be little doubt that earthquake activity is increasing in both intensity and frequency as the Bible also instructs, one has only to examine the U.S.G.S. or United States Geological Survey and their real-time data on national as well as global earthquakes.  While we can clearly see the upheaval across the globe in all forms, political, economic, religious, and natural, we can not dismiss the fact that the spiritual realm also plays a valuable part.

  During the time of the Patriarchs, the Lord God would announce his presence with a great earthquake, this occurred on several occasions, such as this one with the Prophet Moses "And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount.  And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount shaked greatly."-Exodus 19:17,18.  The Lord God will again make his presence known in the midst of his people Israel as well as all the nations as recorded in Ezekiel 38:18-20-"And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face.  For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel; So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground".  Here we can see clearly that the presence of God concerning the affairs of men, makes his presence known in the shaking of the earth.

  The nations of the globe are currently seeking to decide the fate of Jerusalem, to compell the leadership of Israel to divide the Holy City and all the Land, yet in all this they ignore the Word of the Sovereign Lord and God concerning this: "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the seige both against Judah and against Jerusalem"-Zechariah 12:2.  The belief of the international community is that if they resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue in the form of current peace negotiations, the Arab/Islamic world will be at peace, and an age of utopia and prosperity can begin for the entire globe.  Proper clarity illuminates the fact that the nations will not rest until the Jew, chosen people of the Lord, is no longer on the face of the earth, the Land and in particular the Holy City is the Throne of the Lord and for this, they are filled with hate.  What we are seeing played out on this earth is a spiritual battle between the Prince of this World (Satan) and the God of Creation (Jesus) as the nations gather for the final conflict of the ages: "These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful"-Revelation 17:14.

  The same one that is Lord, King, and God will judge the nations for their determination to join with Satan in an attempt to usurp the title deed to planet Earth from its rightful owner.  In their foolish attempt to destroy the people of Israel, the Saints, and all those who are called according to his grace, they will find their end in the Lake of Fire being eternally damned.  A great earthquake is coming in which the foundations of the earth and the heavens above will shake violently as the presence of the Lord God returns again in the midst of his people.  "For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts"-Haggai 2:6,7.  The time has come, prepare, for the Lord is coming in strength and glory.

End Game: Gog/Magog Invasion Is Upon Us

  The time has come for the greatest battle ever witnessed in history, the stage is set, the players in this End Time drama are prepared, the curtain is soon to rise.  The current situation on the international scene is the exact scenario portrayed by the Prophet Ezekiel recorded in Chapter 38 and 39, prophesied over 2,600 years ago.  While most scholars considered to be experts in Bible Prophecy will disagree with my analysis, it appears they do so out of ignorance.  Not only have they misinterpreted the conditions regarding the fulfillment of this prophecy, they have also misinterpeted the players involved.  I have fought to reveal to them the truth concerning this prophecy, yet in their zeal to not be proven wrong and face a loss of confidence by those who trust their every word, they dismiss the clear meaning of the context of this prophecy.

  The greatest of these declared experts intepret the prophecy of the battle of Gog/Magog as having a series of requirements regarding the position of Israel in order for this prophecy to be actualized.  These scholars believe that Israel must be at peace, dwelling securely or confidently, having no security fortifications or physical barriers such as protective walls, fences, bars, or gates.  The scholars in question also present the belief that prior to this battle Israel's enemy neighbors surrounding the Jewish State, must be soundly defeated by the IDF or Israeli Defense Forces in a supposed modern adaption of Psalm 83.  In addition they aso prescribe the belief that Isaiah 17, the destruction of Damascus must also take place before the Gog/Magog invasion force moves against Israel.

  While I have addressed these misinterpretations on previous blog entries, I would like to mainly focus at this time on their incorrect analysis of the condition of Israel and the diplomatic representations prior to this invasion taking place.  The Prophet Ezekiel identifies clearly that at the time of this invasion, Israel will be slumbering, unprepared for what is coming, dwelling carelessly or having an air of false confidence.  The Lord God makes this clear when addressing the Russian leader (Gog) of this vast confederation: Therefore son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not know it?-Ezekiel 38:14.  While in many interpretations or translations the term dwelling safely is identified with confidence, the proper context of the Hebrew word "betach" here is also identified in Ezekiel 39:6 as dwelling carelessly.

  The fact remains that the Jewish State of Israel today exists as a primarily secular nation, willing to divide the inheritance of Jacob and give it to their enemies in exchange for a false peace, in a sense, they have profaned the name of the Lord God among the nations.  The Lord God made a specific promise to bring the people again into the Land of their Fathers that they never be removed again, yet because of fear, political pressure, and defiance against the Word of God, they continue in this process of Land for Peace initiatives.  This battle to come in but a few days from now, will be a direct result of this rebellion and the Lord God will both judge the Gentile nations and again confirm this promise.  The enemies of Israel both military and political, will be faced with unprecedented judgement for this deceptive plan of destroying the heritage of God and his people Israel.

  The Prophet Ezekiel identifies clearly that at the time of this battle, Russia will have armed and prepared this confederation that will go with them against Israel, and will be a strategic and political guard against the enemies of this coalition.  Russia presently is the largest arms supplier to the many enemies of Israel, recently closing a 6 billion dollar arms deal with Syria.  This prophecy also identifies those that will oppose this invasion, howbeit, only offering a diplomatic protest questioning the motive of this great confederation as they assemble together and prepare for War.  They will have identified the target of the aggression as being Israel and will ask this vast confederation led by Russia if they have come to destroy and plunder the Jewish State.  The nations that are involved in this protest are identified as the Western Powers including the United States and the European Union (Tarshish, and the young lions thereof), Sheba (Egypt) and Dedan (Jordan).

  Some scholars today have identified Sheba and Dedan as Saudi Arabia, yet this interpretation is incorrect, with very little research the true identification is revealed.  Yeshua our Lord makes reference to the Queen of the South, as being the Queen of Sheba that visited Solomon in the days of his kingdom (Matthew 12:42).  Daniel the Prophet goes further to identify with a King of the South in Chapter 11 verses 5 thru 9, which clearly indicates this King coming from Egypt.  The Roman historian Josephus designates the territory of the Queen of Sheba, being that of Egypt and Ethiopia or the anctient Kingdom of Cush.  Dedan and their descendants crossed over the River Jordan.  The Dedanittes were traders in fine apparel, traveling along the Kings Highway similar to that of gypsy caravans.  Their territory in which they were found to settle, included that of Ammon, Edom, and Moab which today is the modern State of Jordan.

  The question must be posed, why has the Prophet Ezekiel identified not only the invaders and the target of their aggression, yet also lumps together those that will offer only a diplomatic protest to the ensuing invasion?  As we read the current headlines and see the current strategic allignments between Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and Russia, established and growing, we can also see Israel being threatened on all sides with certain annihilation, specifically, with the threat of a nuclear armed Tehran.  Most startling of all, Israel has not moved preemptively as in the past, to extinguish these threats, seeking only to place their confidence in  the current peace process.  At the same time we have the European Union, United States, and Egypt and Jordan heavily involved in this latest last ditch effort for peace in the Middle East.  The reason for the Prophet to identify these parties together is obvious, they are markers indicating the timing of this event being fulfilled. 

  The main obstacle to this peace being recognized by the international community, is not the desire of the enemies of Israel to seek the destruction of the Jewish State, it is in their opinion, the willingness of Israel to build Jewish settlements on their own Jewish land.  Settlements have become the main obstacle to peace between Israel and her determined enemies.  It is therefore interesting, that Ezekiel, identifies the main target of the Gog/Magog invasion as these same settlements, also known as "unwalled villages", as recorded in Ezekiel 38:11.  As we examine this prophecy closely and determine the proper interpretation of this prophetic event, we can see clearly without a doubt that the fulfillment of this prophecy, is even at the door.  Prepare, for the judgement of the Lord God will soon be poured out on many nations.  May you choose to receive Yeshua in faith as Lord of your life, repent of your sins, confess them with all your heart, accept the sacrifice of Yeshua upon the Cross as the blood atonement of your sins, and walk in newness of life having crucified the old man and be born again in Spirit not after the desires of the flesh.  Seek the Lord while he may be found, for time is drawing short.

Isralestine: Modern Eschatological Fable

The author of this fantastic fable Isralestine: Ancient Blueprints of the Future Middle East, is Bill Salus, published by Anomalos Publishing a creation of Tom and Nita Horn. Tom Horn has authored a variety of prophecy related books as well as crackpot conspiracy titles attempting to link Bible Prophecy with the U.F.O. phenomenon and human/alien cross mutation as commonly featured on Coast to Coast AM. The first article pulished by Bill Salus was featured on a Google blog entitled Psalm 83 or Ezekiel 38: Which is the Next Middle East News Headline?, a bold attempt to test the waters for an alternative view of widely held prophetic belief concerning Last Days events. This simple marketing strategy paid off and interest was immediate, soon followed up with several radio interviews as well as television interviews featured by several well known prophecy scholars, including Dr. Dave Reagan of Lamb and Lion Ministries.

The startling claims by this author in seeking to alter the prophetic landscape by introducing a modern adaption of Psalm 83 was not met with even the slightest challenge or debate regarding the content of Isralestine. Bill Salus uses Isralestine to introduce his personal belief that Psalm 83 is a Last Days conflict rather than a prayer calling for the divine intervention of the Lord God against the many enemies surrounding Israel. The author further embellishes in identifying his belief that Ezekiel 37:10 identifies that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will become an exceedingly great army when clearly, the following verse identifies this great army as the entire nation of Israel. In further introduction this author endorses the belief that Israel will destroy the enemies currently surrounding them and expand in territory and accumulate great wealth. Joel 3:2 identifies clearly that the Land of Israel will continue to be pushed into partitioning even leading up to the days of the Battle of Armageddon.

While it is hard to contemplate why well known prophecy scholars would immediately accept this fable as prophetic truth, we can only assume that perhaps, publishing contracts were guaranteed to these scholars for their next prophetic title to be introduced in the future, with little investment. Perhaps Anomalos employed a variety of tactics to market Isralestine to prevent any challenge to the content to prevent a decline in projected sales. As a Christian it is our duty to address perversion of scripture, to correct and rebuke those in error, yet today it appears those that are currently involved in prophetic scholarship are easily manipulated with the promise of monetary gain. These scholars include Dr. Dave Reagan, Chuck Missler, Jack Kelly, Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Dr. Mark Hitchcock, and Dr. David Hocking. It is a shame to consider that fables now are widely accepted as truth and the sacred scriptures are no longer considered marketable for these apostates.

In the past these authors and self proclaimed Prophecy Scholars used the Word of God for monetary gain, now they employ the same tactics with perversion of the sacred scriptures in marketing fables for a scriptural illiterate audience. In conclusion and on a personal note: in my many attempts to address the content found in Isralestine and challenge the very foundations of this fable on several prophecy forums, I am immediately labeled a trouble maker and promptly removed by moderators, who defend the content of this prophetic perversion. It seems the reach of this publisher and their marketing team is long and will stop at nothing to prevent a challenge to Isralestine. Recently the author Bill Salus has just completed a tour of London, appearing on British Prophecy television as well as radio programs, this fable is now for international consumption. Will anyone stand up and challenge this perversion with me?

Gog/Magog Revisited: 2010 Fulfillment?

The current dynamics now present in the middle east concerning Israel and their many enemies, leaves little doubt that the drums of war are beating louder in tune with a significant prophetic event to unfold before our eyes. Iran, Syria, Russia, and Turkey are rapidly providing arms to all the Islamic enemies of Israel, solidifying their strategic agreements and ensuring that their proxy militias such as Hamas and Hezbollah are prepared. Recent intelligence suggests that Hezbollah now has 80,000 rockets in their arsenal, not including long range Scud missiles that put all of Israel in range with the capability of carrying a chemical/biological warhead.

The political spectrum remains the same, the status quo continues with Israel being pressured to relinquish territory to their enemies in exchange for a false peace. The current relationship between the United States and the Jewish State of Israel are in serious decline with President Obama embarassing PM Benjamin Netanyahu along with applying international pressure to call for an immediate disarming of Israels' nuclear deterrent. Our President appears to be in bed with the enemies of Israel and working side by side with them, to seek the destruction of the Jewish State using either a diplomatic approach or aiding in the equipping of their enemies.

Global antisemitism has risen on a scale comparable to that experienced in the days leading up to World War II and the genocidal campaign of the Holocaust. Europe appears to be the center of this increased level of antisemitism, a symptom of not only a dead Church but an additional increase in population of muslims who bear militant Islamic theology. The many dangers that exist for Israel today, grow in intensity as each day passes suggesting that a momentous event awaits, that will alter the current balance of power in the globe, politically, economically, and in addition change the current belief systems of many.

Israel is now front and center in the concerns of many nations across the broad spectrum, for these nations, Israel exists as a pariah state, threatening the security of the globe. The many Hebrew Prophets of the Bible including Joel, Zechariah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel identify clearly this hour we now find ourselves in. The current conditions now facing Israel would cause many to question the survival of the Jewish State, yet the Lord God has provided us an answer for the present boiling pot, or region of the middle east. While all nations have positioned themselves against Israel, they will soon regret their decision, the consequences will be staggering.

The Prophet Ezekiel warned long ago of this "Last Days" battle to take place found within the text of chapters 38-39 of the book of the Bible named after this Prophet of Israel. The Prophet warns of a time when Israel would be at rest or slumbering and dwelling carelessly while their enemies continue to prepare for war and are confederate together. While some scholars identify Ezekiel 38:11 as Israel being at peace and dwelling safely or confidently, this is an error, based upon the interpretation of the hebrew word "betach" which has a dual meaning, denoting confidence or carelessness, depending on the context of the passage of scripture.

The context and message of the Prophet identify that Israel is viewed as easy prey by the Gog/Magog coalition and as wolves, they have clearly identified a vulneralbe target of their aggression. The Prophet Ezekiel also addresses the targets of this coalition being the "unwalled villages", or settlements, dotting the landscape of Israels' northern territory, in addition based on Ezekiel 38:12, the targeting of central Israel, or the people that dwell in the midst of the land, identified clearly with Jerusalem. The Prophet ommits mentioning cities, yet later in this prophecy cities are identified, as found in Ezekiel 39:9.

While some scholars today identify themselves with a supposed modern Psalm 83 application as proposed by author Bill Salus in his book entitled Isralestine, this is a grave error. The belief supported by this author and many scholars is that the Prophet Ezekiel does not identify the current enemies in close proximity or surrounding Israel, yet this also is a misinterpretation of the message of Ezekiel. The Prophet clearly identifies Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Hamas, Hezbollah, and a host of many others. This error can be cleared up efficiently within the context of the passages found within this prophecy.

Syria though ommited by name will be the host nation of the gathering confederation from the north involved in this battle, the place of their gathering is identified as the Plain of Bashan, which is presently in southern Syria opposite the Golan Heights. Syria will also be ground zero for the initial judgement upon this confederation consisting of a great earthquake in fulfillment of Isaiah 17. Egypt though not named will also be a participant with the confederation of African States such as Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and many others that will cross thru Egyptian territory to the borders of Israel.

Jordan or the Hashemite Kingdom is also not identified by their ancient name, yet with their present heavy Palestinian population, they will be pressured to join, or see the end of the Hashemite dynasty in a wave of terror. Lebanon is the host nation of Hezbollah and has made clear that their relationship and strategic goals are the same, that being the destruction of Israel. Hamas, located within the Palestinian territories will also be a partipant identified as "bands" within the context of Ezekiel, this denotes a comadre or armed militia. Syria and Iran are both the chief suppliers to Hezbollah as well as Hamas, providing training as well as weapons.

Syria is at this moment the main terrorist hub of the region, as well as the main transshipment point of weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon as well as Hamas in the Gaza Strip. We can see clearly from the context of Ezekiel that all enemies are included, though not named outright, common sense must also be applied to understand this. The current dynamics indicate that Hamas and Hezbollah do not act independently, yet exist as proxy militias of Iran and Syria. The security barrier presently in Israel does not deter from this prophecy being fulfilled as the initial target of the aggressors is the settlements of northern Israel listed as the "unwalled villages".

The days draw closer to the fulfillment of this prophecy provided to us by the Prophet Ezekiel by way of the Holy Spirit, to both warn and prepare the nations to meet their God. This battle will not only eliminate the political enemies of Israel which includes the United States, a recipient of fire from heaven, listed in Ezekiel 39:6 as dwelling careless, again "betach" is used, it will also serve to eliminate the current military enemy alliance arrayed against Israel. I believe we will soon see the fulfillment of this prophecy, and in the aftermath the Third Temple will be built, and the AntiChrist will rise to power. The Church age will soon come to an end, as the Lord God again directs his attention to his people Israel.

Fables Circulated Among Self-Declared Prophecy Scholars

The time has come that deception has entered even among modern prophecy scholars reported to be well versed students of Bible Prophecy. The books authored by these individuals once caused controversy among students of biblical understanding, now are being hailed as great discoveries in prophetic circles concerning the events of the Last Days. While we have witnessed this same movement among the Churches of the spiritually dead and scripturally ignorant, it was rather unexpected to observe this among those recognized as scholars. It calls one to task when discecting what led to this event yet we must first examine the foundation of these fables. The books now being ciculated are Isralestine by Bill Salus as well as The Islamic Antichrist by Joel Richardson.

The book Isralestine makes reference to Psalm 83 being a modern battle taking place against Israel also called the inner ring of Arab/Islamic enemies against Israel by this author. Bill Salus also makes reference to Ezekiel 37:10 in claiming that this prophecy indicated that Israel will prevail against their enemies in close proximity and expand their borders as an exceeding great army. The Bible clearly identifies Psalm 83 as a prayer for divine deliverance against the many enemies of Israel. The Prophet Ezekiel in chapter 37 clearly identifies Israel as once being scattered among the nations depicted as their graves, to again be placed in the Land of the Living and to be multiplied and increased in the Land of their Fathers. The interpretation being circulated by Bill Salus goes against the context of scripture and the events concerning the Last Days.

Joel Richardson allied with Walid Shoebat a reported former Palestinian terrorist drummed up a fantastic fable titled the Rise of the Islamic Antichrist. Within the pages of this book is the belief that the Antichrist will be of Islamic origin and will form an global Islamic Caliphate or world order. Included in my personal discussion with this author is the belief that Israel will be conquered by Islam. Serious students of the Bible know full well that the Battle of Gog/Magog of Ezekiel 38-39 led by Russia accompanied with an Islamic confederation consisting of Iran, Libya, Sudan and many others have a date with destiny on the mountains of Israel. Islam will no longer be relevant as their armies are buried by Israel for 7 months. The Bible also clearly disputes this author's claim identifying it clearly as another poorly constructed fable.

While I am aware that scripture at times can be misinterpreted without careful study, this however is a case of clear deception with cunning and wise fables our Lord did warn us about even to the point of deceiving the very elect. Bill Salus refuses to acknowledge that Joel 3:2 clearly identifies that the Land of Israel will be up for international auction up until the time of the Battle of Armegeddon. Their will be no permanent expansion until the time Yeshua sits upon the royal throne of David in Jerusalem. While Joel Richardson expands on the idea of an Islamic Antichrist also known as the Mahdi which is to appear out of an abandoned well, he seeks to give Islam equal status with Bible Prophecy. The belief in the Mahdi or Islamic messianic figure is a modern Islamic fable not found within the Quran or widely accepted by the followers of Islam.

The many authors of fables that permeate Christendom today have found a new audience among so called prophecy scholars, the motivation for turning away from the truth is remains to be the love of money. The problem that also exists is that these fables are not taken to task, they are not debated within bible prophecy circles publicly. Most of these self-titled prophecy scholars such as Hal Lindsey, Jack Van Impe, Dr. David Reagan, J.R. Church, and many others are unapproachable, they flee from controversy when it comes to Biblical truth, yet they will stand boldly against social issues of the day. The Church has become apostate because of the failure to rebuke and correct those in error and hold preachers of men who embrace fables accountable. Many supposed leaders of the Church and prophetic understanding have led the wolves into the pastures to devour the sheep, simply refusing to acknowledge the danger in the acceptance of fables and the perversion of doctrine, everyone having a new revelation.