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NASB | Daniel 9:27 "And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Daniel 9:27 "And he will enter into a binding and irrevocable covenant with the many for one week (seven years), but in the middle of the week he will stop the sacrifice and grain offering [for the remaining three and one-half years]; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until the complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who causes the horror." |
Subject: The AntiChrist |
Bible Note: Hi Doc, Thank you for answers I could understand! :-) I agree with you on the first point. I think that we can understand what God is telling us to the point that He does indeed tell us. Certainly there will be more complete understanding by those who are alive during the time in which a prophecy is fulfilled. In the case of Messianic prophecy, I don't think God intended a full understanding. In the case of the Revelation, since it begins with the words "to show His servants what must quickly take place", I think that purpose can be achieved, and that we can know what will happen. On point number 2, I agree that it is logical that of four contradictory views, no more than one can be correct. On number 3, I have no problem placing it in the same grouping as other books of Biblical prophecy. I have heard some teach that it was written in code to hide the true meaning from the Romans, but why, because God was afraid of the Romans? That makes no sense to me. I also agree with you that the speculations of man are meaningless at best, and harmful at worst, as far as who will be the antichrist, and who the ten kings are, and how the mark of the beast will work. We are safe to say that without the mark you will not partake in commerce, but not to say whether it will be a chip or not. It could just as well be drawn with a permanent marker. I will also agree with you that lionheart's post was totally accurate, and not speculative, but on the other hand, it did nothing towards answering the question, when in fact there is an answer available. (No offence, Lionheart! :-) I love you, brother!) Jason originally asked about the week of years. There are a few places in the Bible where a week is used of 7 years, one example being Jacob working for Laban in exchange for Laban's daughters. Gen 29:28 Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife. Comparing the Seventieth Week with the time of earth's judgment easily yields an answer which most people accept. I encourage the study of prophecy, as I believe are Lord not only intends for us to know what will happen, but will hold us accountable. Lastly, I could not agree with you more: Let's be sure our confidence is in Scripture alone! Love in Christ, Mark |