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Amazing P rophecies of the Bible. The Bible contains 66 books. written by about 40 authors,. including kings, priests, fishmen, . a prime minister, a shepherd, . a tax collector, a doctor…. These books were written across 1600 years. The places they were written.
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The Bible contains 66 books written by about 40 authors, including kings, priests, fishmen, a prime minister, a shepherd, a tax collector, a doctor….
These books were written across 1600 years. The places they were written were as west as a Roman jail, and as east as a Persian palace.
There seems to be an invisible author behind the scene dominating the writing of each book, so that they are like pieces of jigsaw matching together flawlessly.
The completed work precisely shows how the human beings fell and lost and how God offered the salvation.
All together, there are 1817 prophecies in the Bible. 3.8% are coming true. 96.2% have completely come true. • for the End of the World • for Nations • for Israel • for Christ
Prophecies for Nations In the sixth century B.C., when the Babylonian Empire was at its summit, Daniel the prophet foretold there would be four empires after it. Gold head Silver chest & arms Bronze belly & thighs Iron legs The king of Babylon dreamed of this large statue. Daniel interpreted it for him. Partly iron & partly baked clay feet
Prophecies for Nations In the sixth century B.C., when the Babylonian Empire was at its summit, Daniel the prophet foretold there would be four empires after it. Babylonian Empire(Splendid & glorious.) Gold head Persian & Median Empire (Two races would be in power in turn.) Silver chest & arms Greek Empire(Daniel also prophesied that it would be split into four parts after the death of Alexander the Great.) Bronze belly & thighs Roman Empire (As strong as iron, but would split into two parts: east & west.) Iron legs Partly iron & partly baked clay feet Union of ten nations(European Union? Half strong & half weak.)
Prophecies for Nations 160 years before the fall of the Babylonian Empire, Isaiah the prophet prophesied that Babylon would become ruins and never be inhabited. Babylon indeed became ruins hundreds of years later. For more than 2000 years, no Arab has dared to stay there overnight. The ambitious Saddam Hussein of Iraq planned to rebuild it. But the construction was halted and abandoned till now because of the Persian Gulf War. Babylon, 1932 Babylon, 2006
Prophecies for Israel The Israelis were God’s chosen people. The Bible and Christ all came from them. Their history serves as a lesson for all mankind. The Bible foretold that the Israelis would become a reproach and be thrown among nations because of their rebellion against God. However, God eventually would bring them back to their homeland. Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion proclaiming Israeli independence on May 14, 1948, below a portrait of Theodor Herzl, the founder of Zionism. After perishing for 2000 years, the Jewish nation was miraculously restored on May 14, 1948.
Prophecies for Israel The Israelis were God’s chosen people. The Bible and Christ all came from them. Their history serves as a lesson for all mankind. The Bible foretold that the Israelis would become a reproach and be thrown among nations because of their rebellion against God. However, God eventually would bring them back to their homeland. After perishing for 2000 years, the Jewish nation was miraculously restored on May 14, 1948. The next day four Arab nations allied to attack Israel. To the world’s surprise, Israel survived, and defeated her enemies in the following four Middle-East wars.
Prophecies for Christ The most important prophecies in the Bible are about Christ. Those prophets in the Old Testament had prophesied about Christ for at least 320 times during 1500 years before He was born, such as:
Prophecies for Christ Prophet Prophecy Shown in Bible • Isaiah (~695 BC): Christ would be a descendent of David. Is 9:7 • Isaiah (~695 BC): Christ would be born by a virgin. Is 7:14 • Micah (~700 BC): Christ would be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2 • Zechariah (~518 BC): Christ would ride on a donkey to enter Jerusalem. Zech 9:9 • Zechariah (~518 BC): Judas would betray the Lord for thirty silver coins. Zech 11:12-13 • Zechariah (~518 BC): Christ would be arrested and his disciples be scattered. Zech 13:7 • Moses (~1405 BC): Christ would be hung on a wood. Num 21:8-9 • David (~1000 BC): Christ’s hands and feet would be pierced. Ps 22:16 • David (~1000 BC): Soldiers would cast lots for Christ’s clothing. Ps 22:18 • David (~1000 BC): Christ would be forsaken by God and mocked by men. Ps 22:1, 7-8 • Isaiah (~695 BC): Christ would be killed for our sins. Is 53:6-8 • David (~1000 BC): None of Christ’s bones would be broken. Ps 34:20 • Zechariah (~518 BC): Christ’s side would be pierced. Zech 12:10 • Isaiah (~695 BC): Christ would be buried in the tomb of a rich man. Is 53:9 • David (~1000 BC): Christ would rise again. Ps 16:10 • David (~1000 BC): Christ would be taken up into heaven. Ps 68:18
Prophecies for Christ Prophet Prophecy Shown in Bible • Isaiah (~695 BC): • Christ would be a descendent of David. Is 9:7 • Isaiah (~695 BC): • Christ would be born by a virgin. Is 7:14 • Micah (~700 BC): • Christ would be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2 • Zechariah (~518 BC): • Christ would ride on a donkey to enter Jerusalem. Zech 9:9 • Zechariah (~518 BC): • Judas would betray the Lord for thirty silver coins. Zech 11:12-13 • Zechariah (~518 BC): • Christ would be arrested and his disciples be scattered. Zech 13:7 • Moses (~1405 BC): • Christ would be hung on a wood. Num 21:8-9 • David (~1000 BC): • Christ’s hands and feet would be pierced. Ps 22:16 • David (~1000 BC): • Soldiers would cast lots for Christ’s clothing. Ps 22:18 • David (~1000 BC): • Christ would be forsaken by God and mocked by men. Ps 22:1, 7-8 100% COME TRUE • Isaiah (~695 BC): • Christ would be killed for our sins. Is 53:6-8 • David (~1000 BC): • None of Christ’s bones would be broken. Ps 34:20 • Zechariah (~518 BC): • Christ’s side would be pierced. Zech 12:10 • Isaiah (~695 BC): • Christ would be buried in the tomb of a rich man. Is 53:9 • David (~1000 BC): • Christ would rise again. Ps 16:10 • David (~1000 BC): • Christ would be taken up into heaven. Ps 68:18
Prophecies for Christ Every biography of a great man in the history was written after the events. Jesus Christ is the only one whose life had been written before His birth. Those 320 prophecies about Him have completely come true. This not only proves that the Bible was inspired by God, but also proves that Jesus Christ is the Savior sent by God. He became the atonement for all mankind according to God’s will. Those who believe and receive Him are forgiven and are reconciled to God. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)
Prophecies for the End of the World The restoration of Israel is God’s warning sign for mankind, showing that the end of the world is near! Israel restored in 1948 time Israel restored. Symbolized Israel. Matt 24:32-34 Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Christ
Prophecies for the End of the World Israel restored in 1948 time Calamities will increase in intensity and strength as the birth pains of a woman. Matt 24:7-8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. (2010 Haiti Earthquake: The headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission collapsed.)
Prophecies for the End of the World Israel restored in 1948 7 Years of Great Tribulation time Calamities will increase Matt24:21-22 for then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever shall. And unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved….
Prophecies for the End of the World The Second Coming of Christ Israel restored in 1948 7 Years of Great Tribulation time Calamities will increase Matt 24:29-30 Immediately after the distress of those days 'the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.‘ At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.
Prophecies for the End of the World The Second Coming of Christ Israel restored in 1948 7 Years of Great Tribulation time Calamities will increase One generation Matt 24:32-34 Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
Prophecies for the End of the World The Second Coming of Christ Israel restored in 1948 New Heaven and New Earth 7 Years of Great Tribulation Millenium (1000 years of peace) Calamities will increase One generation = 70-80years 2018-2028? 2011-2021? Ps 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. According to the Bible, Adam was created in about 4000 BC. If Jesus Christ returns now to start the Millenium, the time frame is in proportion to the seven days of creation.
2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. If Jesus Christ returns now to start the Millenium, the time frame is in proportion to the seven days of creation.
What must I do to be saved? (Acts 16:30)
Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved– you and your household. (Acts 16:31)
If you are not a Christian yet, you may now pray to Jesus Christ to receive His salvation and become God’s child. Dear Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Savior sent by God. Thank you for giving your life on the cross to save us. I confess that I am a sinner. I need your salvation. Please come into my heart and become my Savior. I want to hold your hand and follow you all my life. Please lead me, protect me, and surround me with your love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit, and let my life glorify you. In your precious Name I pray. Amen!
If you are not a Christian yet, you may now pray to Jesus Christ to receive His salvation and become God’s child. Dear Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Savior sent by God. Thank you for giving your life on the cross to save us. I confess that I am a sinner. I need your salvation. Please come into my heart and become my Savior. I want to hold your hand and follow you all my life. The Bible taught us that we shall pray in Jesus’ Name. Please lead me, protect me, and surround me with your love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit, and let my life glorify you. In your precious Name I pray. Amen!
If you are not a Christian yet, you may now pray to Jesus Christ to receive His salvation and become God’s child. Dear Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Savior sent by God. Thank you for giving your life on the cross to save us. I confess that I am a sinner. I need your salvation. Please come into my heart and become my Savior. I want to hold your hand and follow you all my life. It means “This is my sincere wish”. Please lead me, protect me, and surround me with your love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit, and let my life glorify you. In your precious Name I pray. Amen!
If you are not a Christian yet, you may now pray to Jesus Christ to receive His salvation and become God’s child. Dear Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Savior sent by God. Thank you for giving your life on the cross to save us. I confess that I am a sinner. I need your salvation. Please come into my heart and become my Savior. I want to hold your hand and follow you all my life. Please lead me, protect me, and surround me with your love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit, and let my life glorify you. In your precious Name I pray. Amen!
If you have prayed the above prayer sincerely, you are already a precious child of God. For there is a promise in the Bible: “Yet to all who received Him (Jesus), to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12) The heavenly Father will take care of you. He will lead you throughout your life. Please pray to Him and cast all your anxiety on Him. Read the Bible diligently, for He will speak to you through it. (We suggest that you start from the books of Gospel in the New Testament.)
Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. (Rev 22:7) www.biblepoint.net