For anyone who wonders why the US, especially evangelicals, staunchly support Israel. Trump moved the embassy to Jerusalem at the behest of his evangelical supporters. These people believe that Israel is important to the second coming of Christ. I learned about this when I was in my atheist debating phase over a decade ago, but it's still relevant. With all that's happening now, I thought people might want to know about this as it heavily influences uncritical US support for Israel and the Israeli government's war crimes. They don't really give a shit about the Jewish people, it's all self serving.
The Ishtar Gate of ancient Babylon
And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees’ excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there. But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and…
The restoration of all things Acts 3:21. Heaven must receive him (Jesus) until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.
The restoration of all things points towards a future hope where God's purposes are fully realized, and His kingdom reigns supreme, bringing about ultimate redemption, renewal, and reconciliation.
It's a vision of restoration that encompasses the entire cosmos, both spiritual and physical, culminating in the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for creation.
At the end of this chapter filled with the darkness of sin, Isaiah depicted a worldwide event that will completely reform creation—a dramatically new universe, free from corruption and death.
#Millennium #NewHeavensNewEarth
At the end of this chapter filled with the darkness of sin, Isaiah depicted a worldwide event that will completely reform creation—a dramatically new universe, free from corruption and death.
New Heavens and New Earth
“For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth;the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating,for…
When He’s ready, it’s too late to get ready. That’s why He said to be ready. This can only happen through being born again. Make sure you’re ready, for very few today are expecting Him.
(S5 E28) Messianic Prophecies of the Passion (Part 4): The Second Coming of Christ
(S5 E28) Messianic Prophecies of the Passion (Part 4): The Second Coming of Christ
By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2022
Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode will feature a discussion of the prophecies that point to…