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NASB | Revelation 17:16 "And the ten horns which you saw, and the beast, these will hate the harlot and will make her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and will burn her up with fire. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 17:16 "And the ten horns which you saw, and the beast, these will hate the prostitute and will make her desolate and naked [stripped of her power and influence], and will eat her flesh and completely consume her with fire. |
Bible Question:
Debbie, I think you are right about the dangers of having "revelation theory" as the only interest in our Christian study. I also agree that God does not want us to live in fear of the antichrist. However, we do need a healthy fear of the warnings of God as Noah had: Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. As for Al-Qaeda, maybe they are not the ten kings, but there is indication that they may represent a part of the beast himself, while those that provide funding are "as kings" for one hour with the beast(Rev 17:12). 17:13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength(money?) unto the beast. It is important to identify all personallities here: the Ten kings, The Harlot, and the beast. While they are all enemies of the Lamb, the Ten Kings are also enemies of the Harlot that rides the beast. Bless you- Pastor Glenn |
Bible Answer: Pastor Glenn You might be right or you might be wrong. You have made an interesting observation and I'm not sure it deserves the disdain it seems to have garnered here. Your antagonist are right we don’t have enough information to make that call, but I see no harm in mussing it over. Heavens forbid we talk about anything speculative here on the forum! Glory777 is also right, we as Christians can get tied up Revelation theories and forget there is a lost and dying world that is going to hell. However God must have felt the subject important enough to include a whole book in the Bible about it. Now to your statement. I’m not sure what part the Al Qaeda will play in the ‘End Time’ scenario, but I’m totally convinced ISLAM will be a major factor. The army from the north mentioned all through ‘End Time’ prophecy has to be the Muslim countries north of Israel that once made up the USSR. Islam will not rest until Israel is destroyed, no matter what compromises are attempted. Short of that there will be no peace in the Middle East. I do not believe God will allow that to happen and therefore I believe we are on the brink of seeing the “End Time’ scenario played out. Should we be worried, only about those that don’t know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. EdB |