Bible Prophecy: Proof of the Validity Of The Bible

We have also a more sure word of prophecy 2 Peter 1:19 - There is nothing more sure than the prophetic word of the Bible.

When someone has doubts and wonders if the Bible is really true or not, all they have to do is examine the Bible and prophecies that have already been fulfilled and the prophecies that are being fulfilled today and the prophecies yet to be fulfilled. A careful examination of Bible Prophecy should convince the most skeptical person of the authenticity of the Bible, if that person is honest with themselves.

Israel is the key to understanding Bible prophecy. The Israelites (Jews) are the most unique people in history. They were chosen by God. Anyone who is a direct descendant of Abraham and Sarah's son Isaac is a Jew. On the other hand, anyone who is a direct descendant of Abraham's and Hagar's son Ishmael are Arabs. The Arabs claim that the land of Israel was promised to Ishmael but that is not what the Bible says. It specifically names Isaac as the one whose seed all of the nations would be blessed. Of course, Isaac is Abrahams's seed. The nations are blessed because Jesus Christ redeemed the whole world from sin by his atoning sacrifice on the cross and Jesus is Isaac's lineage. The current Arab-Israeli conflict can be traced back to Abraham and his two half-brother sons Isaac and Ishmael.

Only one nation in the history of mankind has kept their identity despite being overrun by other nations repeatedly. What other country besides Israel has been forced to leave their home land, dwell with other nations and cultures, and still managed to maintain their identity?

In the year 70 A.D., the Roman army destroyed the city of Jerusalem and the Israelites had to leave their homeland and make homes in other countries. This lasted for almost 2,000 years. In 1948, Israel was once again declared to be the home of the Jews.

Israel becoming a nation fulfilled Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteh forth leave, ye know that summer is nigh.

How do we know Israel is the fig tree? Consider these two Old Testament verses which Identify Israel as the fig tree. Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the FIG TREE at the first time:Here the early Jewish people are referred as the first fruit in a FIG TREE.

In the first chapter of Joel we read of a nation wreaking havoc upon Israel and verse 7 states "He hath laid my vine (Israel) waste and barked my FIG TREE". Here again Israel is referred to as a FIG TREE.

What is happening in Israel today? Jews from every country are returning to their home land. Does prophecy talk about this? Jeremiah 23:3 states "And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries wither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase" Isaiah 43:5 & 6 state Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; and I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;There is no doubt about it. The Jews are returning to their homeland from every corner of the earth. Prophecy is being fulfilled right before our eyes!

What about all the trouble that is happening in Israel? This is simply Satan trying to prevent Bible Prophecy from being fulfilled. If Satan can make God out to be a liar, then Satan changes the nature of God and becomes victorious. Remember when Hitler tried to exterminate the Jewish race? This was simply a satanic effort to thwart prophecy. What was the result of Hitler's atrocities? Israel became a nation because of Hitler's persecution. Satan's plan backfired

All the world is going to persecute Israel and Jerusalem, but this will simply lead to the return of Jesus Christ to set up his earthly kingdom where Jesus Christ will rule as King of the Earth! And in that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for ALL people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though ALL the people of the earth be gathered against it.

Israel is only a small piece of land about the size of Rhode Island in the USA but the muslims want it for themselves. The Palestinians (arabs) are always at odds with the Jews. This stuff is always in the news. And the violence is only going to get worse. But the violence is going to end and there will one day be peace in Israel and the whole world. Study Bible Prophecy and you can see the truth of this for yourself. Right now allof the surrounding countries of Israel are Islamic. All hate Israel. All are arming themselves to the teetth. They have but one goal:the destruction of Israel. Why? Because Satan wants it destroyed so Bible Prophecy cannot be fulfilled and thus Satan will have achieved a sort of stalemate with God. It's not going to happen. When the Islamic countries attack Israel (and they will) it will be to their own destruction because God will do it himself. This is the plaguewith which the Lord will strike all the nations that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot whilethey are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths.Zech. 14:12

Sounds like nuclear warfare doesn't it? Of course this could be God Himself doing it. God usually works through humans to fulfill prophecy. Israel has said it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if faced with no other alternative except surrender. They are not going to surrender. Pray for the country and the men/women who want Israel destroyed. They are actually fighting God himself.

Copyright 2004 by Gary Goodworth

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