Bible Question: End times ??? There seems to be much talk these days about the middle east peace talks being the trigger on the gun that starts the begining of the end. I know this isn't a political forum, but the implications here seem to put this subject in the foreground of our Christian beliefs. Will there be a Palestinian state? Or will there be an all out war that draws the USA in to defend Israel? ... ok ... my question is ... does anyone know of a scripture that leads to prophecy of this particular event? |
Bible Answer: Hi Joel. The simple answer to your question is, "No, there is no scripture supporting the scenario you outline." Scripture does not speak to the existence of the U.S. or a Palestinian state or any other political realities that we see today. Over the past 200 years, those who have tried to draw such conclusions have been embarrassed. Like Larry Norman once said, "It's hard being a prophet these days...things are so unpredictable." I think we must keep in mind that even "The Revelation" had an intended audience near the turn of the first century and spoke to their situation and reality, and while it has true relevance to us today, we must read it over their shoulders. They thought it was for them, and there is nothing to indicate that it wasn't. |