No, I do not believe 2020 is the year of our Lord's return. It can't happen then because there are many very clear prophecies that must be fulfilled first to begin the last seven years.
There is definitely no such thing as the "Pre-tribulation Rapture" or the "eminent return of Christ". Sorry to have to say that, but "the wounds of a friend" are better than false promises. Whoever started that false doctrine was in error and, unfortunately, there are many believers who will be disappointed when it just doesn't happen "secretly" or "suddenly" without warning. Please don't be one of those believers who will be discouraged and disappointed. The Pre-trip Rap is a lie. It's unscriptural.
We will be required to go through the TRIBULATION but not through the WRATH of GOD.
Read the book of Revelation, but also read it in tandem with Daniel. If you start at Daniel 7:7&8 this verse is talking about the "Beast" of Revelation or what we have come to call "the Antichrist" who will rule over the entire world. Notice this also talks about the TEN HORNS also talked about in Revelation. These are the same horns that burn the "Whore of Babylon" with fire and make her desolate, so I believe they are Islamic horns or at least, sympathisers of Islam who hate Jerusalem.
We can continue to read Daniel 7:20-21 "I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;"
This is another confirmation that the "saints" (that's us, folks) will be attacked by the Beast or Antichrist.
Daniel 7:23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. [My question is: COULD THIS BE ISIS? plus all the other factions of radical Islam?]
24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: [I don't believe these have all risen yet. That's another reason why Jesus cannot be returning in 2020. Sorry. I'm not making this up! I want Jesus to come back soon as much as anyone! But, we can't allow ourselves to be deceived by these false doctrines.]
25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: [Hey, there's another sign to look for. The Beast will think to change time and laws. I'm not saying Obama is the Antichrist but he has changed the American Constitution, hasn't he?]
and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. [3 1/2 years]
So, we understand that the last seven years begin with the CONFIRMING OF THE COVENANT and the TRIBULATION happens 3 1/2 years AFTER THAT, right? Most likely the BUILDING of the JEWISH TEMPLE will also begin around the BEGINNING of the last seven years because the "Abomination of Desolation" is placed IN THE JEWISH TEMPLE THAT HAS NOT BEEN BUILT YET.
All this is going to take some time. So, there are still a few years left for all this to happen. Yes, we are CLOSE. VERY CLOSE.
Daniel 8:9-14 also talk about the Antichrist.
Verse 11 says: "Yea, he (the Antichrist) magnified himself even to the prince of the host, (the False Prophet who I believe is Pope Francis] and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down."
The "Daily Sacrifice" is what the Jews will be doing in their luxurious, newly built temple that is yet to come. But, the Beast will get fed up with it and place his own "Abomination of Desolation" in that very same temple. That's when ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE in the true sense of those words.
If you also read Daniel 8:23 - 26 it also talks about the reign of the "king of fierce countenance and understanding dark sentences". It says, "by peace he shall destroy many". ["When they shall say, 'Peace, peace', sudden destruction shall come upon them".] So, WHO is preaching PEACE these days? Watch out for the "Peace Mongers". Ironically, they are the people to be wary of.
The New World Order is rising under our noses, whether we like it or not. There will soon be a one-world economic system. Then, the implementation of the Mark of the Beast will fulfill more prophecy.
THE CONFIRMING OF THE COVENANT
Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week (seven years): and in the midst of the week (3 1/2 years) , he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. [Jesus warned the Jews to FLEE Jerusalem when this happens, so I believe the "desolate" will be the Jews. Both Jews and Christians will continue to be under attack as they are today. Who will hate having Jews sacrifice on the Temple Mount at Mount Moriah more than the Muslims? This will be a real thorn in the flesh, if not "sacrilege" to Islam. But, somehow, it will happen because the Jews are determined to build their temple there. Let's see how it plays out.]
Daniel 11:21 - 45 talks in more detail about the actions of the Antichrist. He is also referred to here as a "king". Verse 36 & 37: "And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
37 Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all."
Here's another irony. This king shall be like the Babylonian king over Daniel who wanted everyone to bow down and worship his image. It all back-fired on the King of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar, when he tried to burn three Israelites alive in a furnace because they refused to worship the image of the king. The three men came out of the furnace without even the smell of smoke on them.
In that case, Nebuchadnezzar changed his mind and gave God the glory in the end after God put him through a big breaking. (Daniel chapters 3 & 4)
The Antichrist will do the same thing. His side-kick, the false prophet or Beast #2 will help him out with that.
Revelation 13:15 And he (the false prophet or Beast #2) had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as WOULD NOT WORSHIP THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST SHOULD BE KILLED.
So, history is going to repeat itself. People will actually be forced to worship an image. Is that so strange though? Many people worship idols these days. And some Christians think it is so cute and innocent.
Revelation 13:16 And he (the false prophet whom I believe to be Pope Francis) causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads; 17 And that NO MAN MIGHT BUY OR SELL, SAVE HE THAT HAD THE MARK...
The Mark of the Beast is yet another prophecy that needs to be fulfilled during the last 7 years. Although it hasn't yet been totally implemented, it's possible that the RFID chip is either the Mark or a predecessor of it. It's coming. AND FAST.
Those who know their God will be strong and God will provide for them and protect them even through the Tribulation and we will have the grace to go through whatever we are called to go though with POWER and MIGHT of the HOLY GHOST and the ANOINTING OF GOD and, even if we are called to be martyrs, it will be by grace and the glory of God to be witnesses for Jesus. Amen?
We are not to fear. There is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear. Fear is a lie of the devil. Jesus took the sting out of death. Death is our graduation! It is release! Remember Acts 1:8
"But you shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you!"
So, what are we looking for? What signs are most important to indicate the beginning of the last 7 years?
THE SIGNING OR CONFIRMING OF THE COVENANT
THE RISE OF THE NWO AND THE LEADER OF IT (The Antichrist)
THE BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM
THE TEN KINGDOMS UNITING UNDER THE ANTICHRIST
THE RISE OF THE FALSE PROPHET (peace and kindness)
THE MARK OF THE BEAST
THE TRIBULATION
TWO PROPHETS IN SACKCLOTH
THE TRIBULATION BEGINS WHEN THE SACRIFICE IS STOPPED
THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST
After the two prophets are killed in Jerusalem and their bodies come back to life, then JESUS WILL RETURN!
HE WILL GATHER HIS ELECT AND WE WILL BE WEIGHTLESS AND RISE UP IN THE AIR!
And so shall we ever BE WITH THE LORD!
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