jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

Oga OP let's read from verse 1. Because Jesus is back already. His disciples asked him of the SIGNS of his presence and he told them of wars and conflicts everywhere. You get it?

jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

WHAT EVENTS DID JESUS SAY WOULD HAPPEN?

Jesus said: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in one place after another food shortages and pestilences.” (Luke 21:10, 11) Like the lines that form a fingerprint, all these events together form an unmistakable sign. And just as a fingerprint identifies a person, these events happening at the same time identify that “the Kingdom of God is near.” Have such events occurred together and become visible on a worldwide scale? Consider the evidence.


1. WARS

In 1914, war broke out on a scale never seen before in all human history! Historians often refer to the year 1914 as a turning point in history because it is when the first-ever world war began. That war introduced the first large-scale use of tanks, aerial bombs, machine guns, poisonous gas, and other deadly weapons. It was followed by the second world war, a war that gave birth to atomic weapons. Mankind has been fighting wars in one place or another ever since 1914, and those wars have killed millions of people.

EARTHQUAKES

Every year there are about 100 earthquakes that are large enough to cause “substantial damage,” says Britannica Academic. And the United States Geological Survey reports that “according to long-term records (since about 1900), we expect about 16 major earthquakes in any given year.” Though some might attribute the apparent increase in earthquakes to better detection, the fact is that great earthquakes around the world are causing suffering and loss of life on an unprecedented scale.


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OkCornel:


Very good. My focus is on the END of the age (a point in time) and not the last days (an era spanning over 2,000 years and counting)

Nobody knows the hour

Mt 24:36

But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

We have been seeing different sign for century so if your own time that's the end

phemmyfour:
Nobody knows the hour

Mt 24:36

But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Yes, no one knows the exact time the Son of man will appear BUT certain events must be fulfilled first.

1. The gospel OF THE KINGDOM (not just any gospel) must be preached to all inhabitants of the earth. Matthew 24 v 14

2. The man of lawlessness will desecrate the temple and install the abomination that causes desolation inside it. Daniel 9 v 27, Matthew 24 v 15 and 2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4.


Until then, the coming of the Son of man is premature talk.

[color=#990000][/color]Yes its being built by Bishop Oyedepo

OkCornel:
Matthew 24;
3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand—

16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.



Until these things happen, don’t bother yourself with these false alarmists claiming Jesus will come in their lifetime, just like the liars in the previous generations before them.

Million dollar question: Is the Holy place where the abomination of desolation spoken of by Jesus and Daniel already constructed?

Nigeria and End time idiots.
There have been wars upon wars b4 now

jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

You are contradicting yourself. From the passage it says we shall hear rumours if wars ,nation fighting against nation ...but all this will pass away..yet the end is far . That means none of us will now the exact time the end will be . Only God knows . Same way no one has seen God ..is important we serve God ..obey his commandments and love our nebors as ourselves .then live the rest to God to decide. Even ww3 can never lead to the end of the world. In fact human being cannot destroy what God created . We can only destroy part but only God can completely destroy this world...I believe when one dies his own world has been destroyed so that he can go answer for his deed with his maker

justosee:


There are a lot of abominations happening in Churches today.

I agree, but the church is not what was referred to in that verse.

The temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem. There are serious talks of that going on in Israel today.

It’s in that temple the abomination that causes desolation will be installed. See these verses;

Daniel 9 v 27;

27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven. ‘In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.[/quote]

2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4;

1.Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come.

3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up IN GOD’S TEMPLE, proclaiming himself to be God.

Bear in mind there will be a temple of God where this man of lawlessness will proclaim himself to be God. Please where is this temple today? It doesn’t exist. It’s yet to be constructed!

Apostle Paul mentioned we should not be alarmed or unsettled. No one should deceive anyone about the coming of the Lord. It cannot happen until the lawless one is revealed and the temple (which is yet to be constructed) is desecrated and the abomination that causes desolation is set up inside the temple.

If you are up to date on religious matters in Israel, it should come as no surprise there are talks of the third Jewish temple to be constructed.

The main Jewish group leading the charge to rebuild the temple is an organization called Faithful of the Temple Mount, who say they will continue their efforts to re-establish the Jewish temple on the Mount. In Israel, there are students being trained for the priesthood, learning how to conduct animal sacrifices in the rebuilt temple.

SeanXsoul:
[color=#990000][/color]Yes its being built by Bishop Oyedepo

Gerrarahia

careytommy37:


This has happened since na or you haven't heard that a pig was slaughtered in the Temple in 70AD by the Romans leading to an uprising that contributed to the Jews being scattered abroad.
They were only able to return in 1948 after WW2

Nope, this is yet to happen;

Daniel 9 v 27;

27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven. ‘In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.

There is no historical record of any Roman emperor who made a covenant with many for 7 years and broke it mid-way (especially around 70 AD when the temple was destroyed)

Furthermore, Apostle Paul weighed in on this matter;

2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4;

1.Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come.

3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up IN GOD’S TEMPLE, proclaiming himself to be God.

Bear in mind there will be a temple of God where this man of lawlessness will proclaim himself to be God. Please where is this temple today? It doesn’t exist. It’s yet to be constructed!

Apostle Paul mentioned we should not be alarmed or unsettled. No one should deceive anyone about the coming of the Lord. It cannot happen until the lawless one is revealed and the temple (which is yet to be constructed) is desecrated and the abomination that causes desolation is set up inside the temple.

Not that the temple will be destroyed and replaced by the abomination.

Interesting topic i must say.... i am learning..

OkCornel:


I agree, but the church is not what was referred to in that verse.

The temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem. There are serious talks of that going on in Israel today.

It’s in that temple the abomination that causes desolation will be installed. See these verses;

Daniel 9 v 27;

27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven. ‘In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.

2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4;

1.Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come.

3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up IN GOD’S TEMPLE, proclaiming himself to be God.

Bear in mind there will be a temple of God where this man of lawlessness will proclaim himself to be God. Please where is this temple today? It doesn’t exist. It’s yet to be constructed!

Apostle Paul mentioned we should not be alarmed or unsettled. No one should deceive anyone about the coming of the Lord. It cannot happen until the lawless one is revealed and the temple (which is yet to be constructed) is desecrated and the abomination that causes desolation is set up inside the temple.

If you are up to date on religious matters in Israel, it should come as no surprise there are talks of the third Jewish temple to be constructed.

The main Jewish group leading the charge to rebuild the temple is an organization called Faithful of the Temple Mount, who say they will continue their efforts to re-establish the Jewish temple on the Mount. In Israel, there are students being trained for the priesthood, learning how to conduct animal sacrifices in the rebuilt temple.

Your points are valid and l commend you for your indepth analysis, more Ororo for your head in Jesus Name. Amen

AngelicBeing:
Your points are valid and l commend you for your indepth analysis, more Ororo for your head in Jesus Name. Amen

Amen bro

There is no second coming....death is the second coming!...the moment you gave up the ghost, that's your own second coming.

dalebrown:
When America was invading it wasn't a biblical prophecy abi..... Na russia own u con dey see

Did you know that Iraq was ancient Babylon

dats southern part of baghdad which is currently desolate now

Yet with eyes but they can’t see.. Didn’t Jesus state it there that it is not yet the end? Una go interpret una own de mislead people

jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

It is at that sentence, that confusion arises, because of the AND, and how it could lead to different interpretations.

My Brains sees the And, literally as still part of the condition, just as you pointed out.


Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

Ndị ara. There is no sign, there is no world ending. Your world ends the day you die and anything can kill you, meanwhile others will still be living. Most of the stories in the bible are made up to keep everyone in line because the idea of Religion and God is the most powerful tool that reduces the excessives of Men. Like what is happening between Russia and Ukraine. If Putin is Religious he will be bugged down with morality baggage, but without that, you see the typical excessiveness of man in him. I Love the Bible but not all stories in it are applicable same with even all Religion

airsaylongcome:


Is the abomination that causes desolation the same as the abomination of desolation?

Just to clarify, I use both interchangeably to mean the same thing.

Shut up, so many conflicts coming up...we know the reason they are fighting.

OkCornel:
No Jewish temple, nothing dey happen yet…

Remember, Russia invaded Finland in 1939…

Remember, Germany and the Axis forces caused WW2 (1939 - 1945) which tortured and killed millions of Jews…


One piece of the jigsaw is missing. Until that temple Jesus made mention of in Matthew 24 is erected for the abomination of desolation to take place…make una forget end times talk.

It’s not the first time the world would be on the edge like this.

Yea the 3rd temple is one of the signs to look out for

I understand the prefabricated parts are on ground pending approval to mount the structures

In a short while, the man of sin will reveal himself, and the world will enter full gbege

SeriouslySense:
It is at that sentence, that confusion arises, because of the AND, and how it could lead to different interpretations.

My Brains sees the And, literally as still part of the condition, just as you pointed out.


Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

Ok bro, what exactly is the confusion arising from the use of “and” in there.

Perhaps you can share some of the multiple interpretations you know of.

maticar:

Yea the 3rd temple is one of the signs to look out for

I understand the prefabricated parts are on ground pending approval to mount the structures

In a short while, the man of sin will reveal himself, and the world will enter full gbege

Gbam!!!

But not just that. The daily sacrifice and offerings will have to be restored for a while, then the lawless one will stop it and then install the abomination that causes desolation.

That my friend is the real trigger. Until then, who knows? The daily sacrifice and offerings may continue for 3 years? 7 years? 100 years?

Angel Gabriel pls blow the trumpet your children are ready

The "AND" tends to confuse me, and its should not.

OkCornel:


Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

OkCornel:
No Jewish temple, nothing dey happen yet…

Remember, Russia invaded Finland in 1939…

Remember, Germany and the Axis forces caused WW2 (1939 - 1945) which tortured and killed millions of Jews…


One piece of the jigsaw is missing. Until that temple Jesus made mention of in Matthew 24 is erected for the abomination of desolation to take place…make una forget end times talk.

It’s not the first time the world would be on the edge like this.

The temple prophecy has been fulfilled Bro. When the babylonians attacked Jerusalem

jesusjnr2020:
Could Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Be A Fulfilment Of Biblical Prophecy?

The world hasn't recovered but is still grappling with the devastating effects of covid-19 pandemic, as the vaccines have so far flattered to deceive, having not provided the desired results to curtail or stop the deadly virus.

Alongside this unusual pandemic which brought the world to her bare knees, there have been many other strange and unusual occurrences, including unprecedented natural disasters, taking place in different parts of the world.

Now we have a full-blown war in our hands in Ukraine that appears to be edging towards the 3rd world war which has been much spoken about, so could this be a fulfilment of biblical prophecy?

Jesus said:

Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV)

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

I believe it is, because the signs have it that these are surely the last days. It's for this very reason we've been preaching and rigorously warning people to repent, because the end is at the door and the day of Jesus' second coming is very near.

I hope that all these warnings would not be in vain, and you still find yourself get left behind, because then you'd only have yourself to blame.

God bless.

The answer is YES!!
In the early morning hours of February 24, 2022, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, despite the efforts of world leaders to avoid war. How might this military conflict affect the world? The secretary-general of the United Nations, António Guterres, said a few days ago: “The price in human suffering, destruction and damage to European and global security is too high to contemplate.”


What significance do events like this have according to the Bible?
Jesus Christ foretold a time when “nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom.” (Matthew 24:7)

The Bible describes events and conditions that would mark “the conclusion of the [current] system of things,” or “the end of the world.” (Matthew 24:3; King James Version) The Bible calls this time period “the last days” and the “time of the end,” or “end times.” (2 Timothy 3:1; Daniel 8:​19; Easy-to-Read Version) The following are some outstanding features of last-days, or end-times, prophecies:

War on a large scale.​—Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:4.

Famine.​—Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:​5, 6.

Great earthquakes.​—Luke 21:11.

Pestilences, or epidemics of “terrible diseases.”​—Luke 21:11, Contemporary English Version.

Increase of crime.​—Matthew 24:12.

Ruining of the earth by mankind.​—Revelation 11:18.

Deterioration of people’s attitudes, as shown by many who are “unthankful, disloyal, . . . not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride.”​—2 Timothy 3:​1-4.

Breakdown of the family, with people who have “no natural affection” and children who are “disobedient to parents.”​—2 Timothy 3:​2, 3.

Love of God growing cold in most people.​—Matthew 24:12.

Noteworthy displays of religious hypocrisy.​—2 Timothy 3:5.

Increased understanding of Bible prophecies, including those related to the last days.​—Daniel 12:4.

Global preaching of the good news of the Kingdom.​—Matthew 24:14.

Widespread apathy and even ridicule toward the evidence of the approaching end.​—Matthew 24:37-​39; 2 Peter 3:​3, 4.

The simultaneous fulfillment of all these prophecies, not just a few or even most of them.​—Matthew 24:33.

Are we living in “the last days”?

Yes. World conditions as well as Bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. At that time, God’s Kingdom began ruling in heaven, and one of its first actions was to expel Satan the Devil and the demons from heaven and restrict their activity to the earth. (Revelation 12:​7-​12) Satan’s influence on mankind can be seen in many of the bad attitudes and actions that make the last days “critical times hard to deal with.”​—2 Timothy 3:1.

The book of Daniel foretold a rivalry between “the king of the north” and “the king of the south.” (Daniel 11:25-45)
Watch the video Fulfilled Prophecy—Daniel Chapter 11 to learn why Russia and its allies can be identified as the king of the north. Link to the video: https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODBibleAccounts/pub-jwb-080_10_VIDEO


Why can you be hopeful about the future?
The Bible says that God will bring “an end to wars throughout the earth.” (Psalm 46:9)
esus taught his followers to pray for God’s Kingdom to come. (Matthew 6:9, 10) That Kingdom is the heavenly government that will accomplish God’s will for the earth.

For more info visit www.jw.org

I cannot recall exactly how he justified, this reasoning, because it seems he made comparison of how "And" can be used as a separate event and not a conjunction as a singular compound event. I forgot how he justified it.

There is this preacher i like listening to, he said something about biblical language, and how they are used and that the And denotes after the rapture, because if you go further into the passage, it talks about the one, who withstands the full expression of lawlessness, and that the Son of lawlessness, will not be revealed until after the one, who withstands is taken away. Perhaps the one who withstands the full expression of lawlessness is the Holy Spirit, and since he dwells in the church, when the bride is taken up, the Holy Spirit also goes up.

Maybe the original source of the bible in Greek makes this passage more clear.

OkCornel:


Ok bro, what exactly is the confusion arising from the use of “and” in there.

Perhaps you can share some of the multiple interpretations you know of.

Yes it's indeed the end of time and the truth remains that what Russia is doing to Ukraine bleeds my heart

OkCornel:


Very good. My focus is on the END of the age (a point in time) and not the last days (an era spanning over 2,000 years and counting)

Jesus has clarified all of that in Matthew 24.

Even Apostle Paul made it clear Jesus won’t come until the man of lawlessness is revealed, desecrates [b]the temple (which is yet to be rebuilt as of today) [/b]and declares himself God.

2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4.

The temple is not the one in Israel. The temple is you, me, us. Jesus said, destroy this temple and in three days, I will rebuild it.

What Paul is saying is this, the man of lawlessness will have access to the innermost core of men before revealing himself in the temple: from the spirit, to the soul, then to the body.

silverkings:
The temple prophecy has been fulfilled Bro. When the babylonians attacked Jerusalem

Daniel 9 v 27;

27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven. ‘In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.[/quote]


Few questions for you to consider;
1. Did the Babylonians offer a 7 year covenant with many and broke it midway?

2. If this has been fulfilled, then which event was Apostle Paul referring to in 2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4?

2 Thessalonians 2 v 1-4;
1.Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come.

3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for THAT DAY WILL NOT COME UNTIL the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up IN GOD’S TEMPLE, proclaiming himself to be God.