About UsContact UsPrayer RequestsPrivacy Policy, Latest AnswersBible LessonsBibleAsk LIVEOnline Bible. They will not love the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:9-11) and instead will end up fighting God. 74.). The Seven Days Battles, also known as Seven Days Campaign was a sequence of 6 battles, that took place from June 25 to July 1, 1862, along Virginia Peninsula in the American Civil War. Here, the army of Northern Virginia under the leadership of General Robert E. Lee, took to the offensive against the Union Army of the Potomac under the leadership of Major General George B. McClellan. Rather than being happy, the deceived people of the earth will mourn. Quickly they overran the doomed city, killing the king (Daniel 5:30), and conquering Babylon. Topics: End Times. 2023 BGEA Ezekiel stated that fire will also be sent against the land of Magog (see Ezekiel 39:6). When war breaks out in heaven, Satan and his fallen angels will be defeated by Michael and his angels. Source: The New York Time. He hosts several live weekly podcasts, including "The Bible Speaks Live," and "The Cutting It Right Bible Study." The living saints witness the battle, but not as direct participants. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. If the Lord has a controversy with the nations, He will put them to the sword. 19:11-21) It will be preceded by a time of great tribulation on earth (Rev. 298.). It is not a pleasant thing even for me to stand here and tell you that this is written in the Scriptures. Note the following summary points about the battle of Armageddon from Revelation chapter 16: Real Questions. The armies of the world will focalize on a point known as Armageddon, the Mount of Megiddo, and there the final world conflict will take place. 58283. Fifteen miles wide at its greatest breadth, the valley of Esdraelon (its Greek name is still used today) is flanked on the north by the Nazareth ridge and on the south by Mount Carmel, Mount Gilboa, and the hills of Samaria. CHICAGOThe Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan threw down the gauntlet during his Saviours Day 2023 keynote address Feb. 26 at the Wintrust Arena, calling out the forces of the Synagogue of Satan and vowing to break the stranglehold they have on the people of America and the world. The river gradually went down as it ran through Babylon and no one noticed. It says there shall be three unclean spirits that shall go forth working miracles, and they are spirits of devils. Man will continue to sin and worship false gods, including demons (verse 20). 12:11. He informs us that after the city and temple are rebuilt by the Jews, the Gentiles will tread it under foot forty and two months, during which time there will be two prophets continually prophesying and working mighty miracles. When these twin gates were shut and all other entrances were closed, Babylon was pretty much impregnable. The happiest people are those who invested their time in others. (Uriah Smith, Daniel and the Revelation, 1897, p.692) This is the battle of Armageddon spoken of. This passage teaches that if a Gentile belongs to Christ, he is mystically injected into Abrahams seed, which according to Isaiah 41:8, is Israel. In Galatians 6, Paul summarized his doctrine by saying that anyone, circumcised or uncircumcised, who becomes a new creature through faith in Jesus, is now part of the Israel of God (Galatians 6:14-16). Jesus will deliver Israel from destruction by the Antichrist. 33.). Should we be fearful? Even Paul the apostle speaks prophetically about what takes place at Armageddon speaking on this very same event, he states under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit: And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming. WebThe Bibles answer The battle of Armageddon refers to the final war between human governments and God. The Bible describes specific events that help us to know when the battle of Armageddon will come. Irvin Baxter Jr.s, Endtime Magazine, Jan./Feb. A great rain of fire and hail will shower down upon the army (see Ezekiel 38:22; D&C 29:21; Revelation 16:21). Yet, as we have clearly seen, this doctrine is contrary to the New Testament. How much is known of this great event in the worlds history? For more information, see our article What Is Armageddon?. Latter-day revelation teaches that they are two prophets raised up to the Jewish nation who will prophesy to [them] after they are gathered and have built Jerusalem (D&C 77:15). 19:19-20) The Battle of Armageddon will culminate at the end of the Great Tribulation. Elder Joseph Fielding Smith specifically identified Daniel 1112as referring to the last days (see Signs of the Times, p.156). The guards were also drunk and they forgot to fully close the double doors. The flesh of the human armies of Armageddon will suddenly begin to dissolve while they stand on their feet, leaving a valley of corpses (Zechariah 14:12; Revelation 19:21). At Armageddon Christ will come in all of His wrath and glory with His army following Him on white horses. This is the goal of our adversary. Explaining the mystery, the Interpreter tells us what they represent, the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches. Revelation 1:20. Mystery Babylon is also a woman. Revelation 17:3. WebThe armies gathered at Armageddon will include: The beasts army (Revelation 16:13-14; 19:19). Some would say yes, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Remember, in Revelations first chapter, John was in the Spirit (Revelation 1:10) when he received his vision. Quote: "In the extended At the crisis of their fate, when the hostile troops of several nations are ravaging the city and all the horrors of war are overwhelming the people of Jerusalem, he will set his feet upon the Mount of Olives, which will cleave and part asunder at his touch. You can follow him onFacebookandYoutubeand listen to his podcasts on Spreaker. 16:1421.) 170. The word Armageddon means the heel of the slaughter; the place is well named. Is this what Revelation 16:12 is really about? WebSimilarly, Armageddon will serve as a preview of the final battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil (Rev. The three unclean spirits (v. 13) represent the papacy, apostate Protestantism, and. The Israel of God (Galatians 6:16), or Israel Two, refers to a composite group made up of both Jews and non-Jews who believe in the Crucified One, have died to self and been born again. This quake will evidently create a huge spring in Jerusalem which will form a new river, flowing westward to the Mediterranean Sea and eastward to the Dead Sea (see Zechariah 14:89; Joel 3:18; Ezekiel 47:15). Now there are wars all over the world. Or could there be something very wrong with this picture? As you would well know, the majority of prophecy teachers apply this, at least the Israel part of it, to literal Jews on the west bank. Statements like, When he gets angry, its like Armageddon, or The damage left behind by the storm was like Armageddon, are just some of the ways that the word has been used to lend its negative connotations. WebThe Battle of Armageddon. They shall have power like Elijah who called down fire from heaven to consume his enemies, and who sealed the heavens that it rained not in all Israel for the space of three and a half years (1Kings 17and 18; 2Kings 1), and like Moses by whose word blood and plagues lay heavily upon the Egyptians. By Michael Kern - Mar 01, 2023, 1:00 PM CST. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame (Revelation 16:15). In a short opening ceremony before the start of the 50-over per team contest, Peter Ghany, chairman of the Scotiabank A careful study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ proves that Christianitys massive God Is Behind Modern Israel theology is just simply not true. They will prepare the way for a vast army of 200 million that will kill one-third of mankind. This will be the Battle of Armageddon (see Rev. Final contestants: The Powers of Earth versus the Jews. The release date for when the new Fortnite chapter 4 season 2 will come out and start is only a couple of weeks away, and some skins and battle pass items have possibly leaked. 3. Isaiah said that the Lord hath delivered them to the slaughter and the mountains shall be melted with their blood (Isaiah 34:23). So we must be in the Spirit to interpret it correctly. See who is the antichrist today. 1998, p. 2. What about Armageddon? The Lord also spoke about Cyrus, the man who conquered Babylon, saying, I willopen before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut. Isaiah 45:1. And one would be hard put to find a more appropriate name for the last great battle of the world before the Savior comes. Is it Israel after the flesh, that is, modern Israel, with its present capital of Jerusalem? (Ezek. Revelation 16:16 says, 16 And they gathered them together to the place which in Hebrew is called Har-Magedon. weights and measures. Many events are prophesied to occur in the years before the gathering at Armageddon. Millions of Bible prophecy believing, conservative, politically active Christians think so. Joel also said that the army would be highly disciplined in warfare and virtually invincible: When they fall upon the sword, they shall not be wounded (Joel 2:8; see also Joel 2:7, 9). Quite pointedly, Paul wrote, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God. Romans 9:8. According to books like Armageddon, radio programs like Irvin Baxter Jr.s Politics and Religion, TV networks like Paul Crouchs TBN and Pat Robertsons CBN and high budget apocalyptic films like The Omega Code, the Bibles final prophecies will revolve around modern Israel and the blood stained city of Jerusalem. And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon (Revelation 16:12-16). Armageddon is the story of the Cosmic battle of the ages and the continuing drama of those Left Behind. WebThe word "Armageddon" occurs in the Bible only in Rev. Elijah thus becomes Elias, Judah becomes Judas, and in the case above, Megiddo is written as Magedon. Because the river Euphrates is destined to run dry. All rights reserved. Road Map Overview: Estimated 100% difficulty: 2/10 (Personal opinion) Offline trophies: 10 (1(S), 9(B)) Online trophies: 0 Approximate amount of time to 100%: John described what he saw in his vision: And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. God likens His people to a wife that has made herself ready for the marriage supper of the Lamb Revelation 19:7, 9. And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.. For more information, see our article China and Russia Forming an Alliance in the East.. As in all things, we must go to the Word of God to find the truth. Ten leaders in Europe will suddenly unite for a brief time to give authority to the beast (see Who Is the Beast?). Have a close look. But lets be consistent. The account by Ezekiel could very easily be a description of atomic warfare. Now enter Exhibit B. Dont miss this, for it is of extreme importance. When and where will the Battle of Armageddon occur?Source Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/battle-Armageddon.html If Satan can perpetuate enough false theories, then those searching for truth will become so confused that they will throw in the towel and assume that God has given us an impossible task in understanding Bible prophecy. The prophets speak for themselves; this summary is provided only to guide your study of the prophetic sources, not to become the subject of your study itself. When Gods final prophetic masterpiece of the Apocalypse talks about Israel (Revelation 7:4), mount Zion (Revelation 14:1), Jerusalem, (Revelation 21:10), the temple (Revelation 11:19), Sodom and Egypt (Revelation 11:8), Babylon (Revelation 17:5), Euphrates (Revelation 16:12), and Armageddon (Revelation 16:16), do these refer to literal, war torn, earthly, fleshly places not too far from Iraq, north of Yasser Arafats headquarters, south of Baghdad and west of Jordan? There are hundreds of books available on this apocalyptic issue of Armageddon, but what is the battle of Armageddon according to the Word of God and without the usual speculation? This one comes down out of heaven. (ibid.). The primary system identified as being destroyed at Armageddon is spiritual Babylon (Revelation 16:19), not China, Russia or Syria. When Christ descends from the east, He will deliver Israel from the clutches of Babylon. But which Israel will He deliver? This is a group that was previously a big part of the games world in Chapter 1, specifically Season 5. Armageddon is being read across the U.S. by Christians and secular searchers looking for answers in the midst of a time where America is now at war against Terror. The results followed a frequently bitter nine-way race to lead the nations third-largest city and all but guarantees an ideological battle over the next five weeks before As any Christian should, I long to see Gods blessing come upon both Arabs and Jews alike. The land of Israel will be rebuilt and reinhabited by the covenant people (see Ezekiel 36:1012, 3336). The Battle of Armageddon. Elder GeorgeQ. Morris of the Quorum of the Twelve stated that some of the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century were part of this coalition: The Savior recognized the domination of Satan over the world generally, and called him the prince of the world, but in a special wayin the way that Brother [Ezra Taft] Benson has referred tohe has entered into the politics of the world among the nations of the world, and already subjugated about one billion people of the world, and by a dire, sanguinary, and deadly philosophy has brought death to millions and has brought slavery to almost a billion people. (In Conference Report, Apr. And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchers of his fathers. Yet in Revelation, the seven golden candlesticks are clearly symbolic. Lets start at the beginning of Revelation. The womans name is Mystery Babylon. The word, Mystery is very significant. Those who interpret Revelations Middle East terminology literally, such as in Left Behinds 11th book Armageddon, usually apply this passage to Asian kings marching across a dry riverbed to shoot bullets at Jews at the Battle of Armageddon. In the midst of this terrifying war that could destroy civilization the Lord Jesus Christ will return to this earth in glory and power to judge the nations of the world and set up His own glorious kingdom. They are called the two witnesses, the two olive trees and the two candlesticks (Revelation 11:34). The beasts forces will primarily come from Europe. How much of what is heard can be believed? Isaiah called these prophets two sons and said they were the only hope of deliverance for Israel because they would be full of the fury of the Lord (JST, Isaiah 51:1920; see also JST, Isaiah 51:1718). Remember also, Paul described two Israels, one after the flesh, and the other in Christ. So again the question is, Which Israel is the focus of the Revelation of Jesus Christ? Armageddon Meaning In Hebrew. But as we have seen, Revelations focus is not on Israel after the flesh (Israel One), but on the Israel of God (Israel Two) composed of both Jews and non-Jews (including Arabs) centred in Jesus Christ. Armageddon serves only as the place where the nations are gathered, defeated, and the Antichrist judged but it also serves as the place where Satan will be bound: And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. Elder Orson Pratt taught that so great will be the darkness resting upon Christendom, and so great the bonds of priestcraft with which they will be bound, that they will not understand, and they will be given up to the hardness of their hearts. It is not surprising, considering its great importance in the winding-up scenes of the earths telestial existence, to find that the prophets, ancient and modern, have spoken at great lengths and in much detail about this final war that will usher in the Millennium. The extent of this conflict is indicated in the ninth chapter of Revelation, where the army that is to cross the Euphrates River is described; and in that chapter the immensity of this final world war is carefully described We are aware of the shuffling of the stage in preparation for the greatest battle of all time that will certainly take place in the years ahead. In essence, the Battle of Armageddon depicts the final battle between King Jesus and His heavenly armies (Revelation 19:11-19) against the worldwide forces of Satan referred to in the Apocalypse as Mystery Babylon. At the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the devil loses and his global kingdom comes crashing down. The two prophets, lying dead in the streets of Jerusalem, will be resurrected in the sight of the people (see Revelation 11:1112): After three days and a half, on a sudden, the spirit of life from God will enter them; they will arise and stand upon their feet, and great fear will fall upon them that see them. The prevailing truth is that as we live, we are to watch, wait, and to expect. In this battle, the forces of good will finally triumph over the forces of evil, and the world will be saved. They will realize that they have been misled. The tentative date for it to begin is March 7, giving players an extra few days in March to complete their first Battle Pass of the year. The Battle of Armageddon will take place in Israel, in the prophesied Valley of Megiddo. Adoration and praise will be given to the beast, as the darkest chapter in history begins, called the Great Tribulation. (And Why Do You Need to Know? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This article takes the opposite view. 45. I also believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. 14:20). Armageddon represents the last battle of the great controversy between Christ and Satan fought out on the battlefield of this earth. You can see what a terrible condition it is going to be; and the Jews besieged, not only in Jerusalem but, of course, throughout Palestine are in the siege; and when they are about to go under, then the Lord comes. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. What about Babylon? Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 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