All my life I have followed the latest End Times proclamations from all kinds of groups, religions, prophets, and quacks. However, the law of averages says at some point one of them might be right. So I intend to keep you informed of high profile prophecies and you can be the judge of whether to accept them or not.
Here is a detailed explanation of the Christian prophecy currently finding favor in the back channels of the Internet. I might add that Melchizedek does not agree and has provided considerable information on what will happen after September 23.
7
Theories About The World Ending On September 23, 2017 According To Astrology,
Planet X Predictions, And The Bible
Aria Gmitter, YourTango
When
it comes to an important event in your life, if you're like most people, you
want to plan it out so you can be there.
If
you're getting married, you surely take the time to organize your wedding and
honeymoon. Graduating from college? That's going to be marked and
circled in your planner, too. So, it's fairly reasonable to say if you're
going to die, you might want to pay attention. If you can know the exact date
that your death is coming or the world was going to end — although
it's admittedly not a fun topic to discuss — there could be a
part of you that is slightly interested in knowing when that would be, you
know...so you can plan ahead and make the most of the time you still have in
the here and now.
In
a sense, the fear of dying is what drives increased popularity for today's
end time theorists.
People
are paying more attention to apocalyptic messages. Like the recent earthquake in Japan and another massive one in Mexico as
well as the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico —
and people are wondering what's going on.
Is
God really that angry?
Apocalyptic
messengers point to the End of Times, but some sadly some of these end
time prophets who claim to be preaching from scripture place emphasis on being
right, more than encouraging hearers to be righteous.
It's
enough to make anyone suspicious and wonder why now, and on what basis, are
they making these crazy allegations that September 23,
2017 is the beginning of the end of the world.
And
before we get started, it's important to note how many times have these
End of the World / Armageddon / End Times preachers have been wrong?
(Hint: Lots.)
But
still, it's curious that the pot was stirred most recently by author, James F. Fitzgerald, who
thought his end time prophecy book might not be a high interest
topic.
To
test the waters of potential financial gain just prior to publishing his popular book, The 9/11
Prophecy—Startling Evidence the Endtimes Have Begun, (which ranks #602 for Biblical Prophecy on Amazon) he
requested a poll from Barna Group.
The results
surprised him (and everyone else).
Forty-five
percent of devout Catholics, 54 percent of Protestants, 71 percent of
evangelicals and 2 out of 5 non-denominational Christians agree with the
statement, "the world is currently living in the ‘end times’ as described
by prophesies in the Bible.”
found
that among religious racial groups, 39 percent of whites, 48 percent of
Hispanics, and 54 percent of blacks believed the end of times is near.
It's
normal to feel skeptical about a poll done by an author wanting to sell a
book — the topic of end times is a popular one, and lucrative.
In fact, the Left Behind Series has sold nearly 80 million
books when Pastor Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins warned the world about the need
for salvation before the rapture which would result in a 7 year tribulation and
subsequent end of the world. Left Behind stories are now in
films, video games, graphic novels, and other marketable items.
Here
was LaHaye's last interview with NPR before he died in 2016:
However,
there's no denying that BOTH astrologers AND Bible
thumping end time self-proclaimed prophets are making quite a fuss
over the celestial bodies and the earthly natural disasters
taking place over the last few months.
In
fact, these signs are what gives evidence to apocalyptic claims prophesied in
the Bible.
Astrologers
say the current planetary and star alignments, and natural events are
astronomical energy shifts. They are signs for a new beginning, and a
season of forgiveness. To prepare, humans should let go of the past, clear
obstacles, and connect with their spiritual purpose.
The
same message is also historically shared by Christians except spiritual
cleansing is through "accepting Christ" rather than the stars.
But
strangely, that's what end time theorists are doing.
To
help clarify some of the confusion, here are 7 theories and
predictions about why the End of Times / End of the World / End
of Days is rumored to happen on September 23, 2017:
1.
The Bible talks about 7 seals and 7 scrolls in the book of Revelation that once
opened by the Lamb of God (Jesus) in heaven, the end of the world is near.
In
the Bible there are a series of prophetic books, but the one is solely about
the unfolding of end time events: Revelation.
The
book was written by John, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus before his
crucifixion. Christians believe that God revealed his plans for Christ's 2nd
coming and eventual restoration of the world to righteousness to John. In
Revelation, just like the rest of the Bible, particularly those written by
what's called minor and major prophetic books, these signs and symbols are found
by observing the planets, events, and number patterns.
As
a child, I grew up reading and being taught the hidden secrets of the book of
Revelation. These bible studies put the fear of God in me. But there's one
message that rises above all messages in that text: Those who read the book of
Revelations, according to the scriptures 'will be blessed" but those who
alter the texts will be sorry.
From
a Christian standpoint, there are many signs that have been fulfilled according
to early prophecy found in Matthew, Luke, John, and even the Old Testament.
However, what today's doomsday theorists are claiming is one thing that
Revelation and Jesus told his disciples, no one, including himself, knew the
exact date that the first seal would be broken or when he would return.
2.
When the first seal opens the apocalypse begins, which is also around the
time of a woman giving birth.
Revelation 12:
1-2 says, "And then a great wonder appeared in heaven: There was a
woman who was clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet. She had a
crown of twelve stars on her head. She was pregnant and cried out with
pain because she was about to give birth."
Coincidentally,
this week is the week of Fall Solstice and also the New Moon in Virgo. The Sun is also
in Virgo, and the planets, Mars, Mercury, and Venus will be
aligned above the astrological zodiac sign and star symbol, Virgo
the Virgin.
3.
It's rumored that the woman spoken about in Revelation chapter 12 is
appearing now and is a sign of the apocalypse.
Catholics
think she is Mary the mother of Jesus. Some Christians think she is
the persecuted Church or Babylon. Others say she is Israel, or perhaps the
City of Jerusalem. Some Christians think the woman of Revelation 12 is the
symbolic representation of the first mother, Eve.
But
apocalyptic end of time preachers claim that September 23rd is the End of
Time, and she is the star constellation (aka zodiac sign), Virgo the
Virgin, historically and symbolically.
They
claim that Virgo and the planet alignment fulfills prophecy
found in Revelation, and her labor pains started during the eclipse
season.
Her water
breaking was Hurricane Harvey. The near missed massive flooding of Irma was
the sparing of the Church, and a miracle —all signs of the End
of Time.
The
Bible quote that is referenced that this was a sign from God and
a warning to awaken people about the End of Time comes from a prophecy
found in Exodus 14:21.
4.
It rumored that the first of seven seals told about
in the book of Revelation opens on September 23rd.
According to
Biblical scripture found in both the New and Old Testament, patterns
of God's work have emerged. Each of these has numeric value to Biblical
prophets, scholars, and nearly all Christian people.
Numerology
and Biblical scripture are commonly studied modern by Christians,
especially as it relates the the term Messiah. Jesus as
"Messiah" was a fulfillment of Old Testament
prophesy and the Torah (the first 5 books of the Old Testament).
Major and minor prophets before Christ's birth used numbers when
predicting the birth and death of Christ.
So,
of course it stands to reason that the same prophetic practice of Old Testament
prophets would be part of today's modern prophets who are watching for the
second coming of the same Christ as Messiah.
5.
It's rumored that Planet 9 aka Planet X is a sign of judgment prophesied
in Revelation 12.
This
planet, also known as Nibru, is much larger than planet Earth.
Some,
including David Meade point to other End of Time prophets
predictions to support the claim that Nibru / Planet X's
presence induces more natural disasters that lead up to Christ's
arrival. And, that this is why we are seeing so many earthquakes and hurricanes
at this time.
6.
End time theorists believe that Planet X could be The Red Dragon that seeks to
devour the child that's birthed by the woman in Revelation 12.
These
events, including Planet X's involvement with Earth's was predicted in the year
1217 Judah Ben Samuel who inferred that 2017 would be the year of the
Messiah, after 10 Israel Jubilees and the temple is brought back to Jerusalem
which is also predicted in Daniel and Thessalonians, which would come as a
labor pain.
However,
NASA recently dismissed the presence of a Planet X / Nibru. There's really
little proof that Planet X will strike Earth.
But
some end time theorists continue to speculate that the Red Dragon and Planet X
are one and the same, thus a fulfillment of prophesy.
7.
Some end time theorists claim that the government is trying to hide the truth
about the Red Dragon.
Since
Biblical prophecy warns readers that the truth will be suppressed and
governments will be manipulated by Satan, some end time theorists are holding
fast to their belief that this hidden planet is placed right between the
legs of Virgo the Virgin beside the Planet Jupiter.
In
Revelation, Virgo is closed in the Sun, (the Sun is in the sign of
Virgo), wearing a crown of stars, (Mars, Mercury, and Venus), and
she will be giving birth, the planet of Jupiter is positioned between her legs,
and the Moon is at her feet.
If
Planet X does exist, according to end time theorists, September 23rd is a
sign of the end time and the year of the Messiah— but since no one really knows
for sure, might as well plan ahead anyway.
