Eleven Year Study on End Time 'Babylon'Excerpt: Installment #2 God told the OT/Tanach prophets [1] that Babylon would be overthrown. Prophecies indicate there would be two Babylons; one of their day and another future one that would bear the same hallmark characteristics of the ancient Babylon. The future Babylon would be destroyed at the time of the coming of Messiah, ie 'the last days' or 'in those days and at that time.' Ancient Babylon's prophetic destiny was fulfilled partially with its defeat by the Persians, later by Alexander the Great and again by Rome. By the time of Christ, its military power was gone and it only remained a commercial center. Much of its glory in architecture had be destroyed. Approximately 400 AD it had dwindled down to that of a small village. By the time Islam rose to power [2], Babylon ceased to exist and was forgotten. Until the late 19th century many liberal theologians were labeling Babylon just another mythical Bible city attempting to prove the Bible was full of untrue myths and legends. By 1894, archaeological discoveries had these naysayers whistling a different tune as German excavators discovered the remains of the ancient city. The ruins of the city weren't fully uncovered until the late 1970s and early 1980s when Saddam Hussein of Iraq launched a restoration program to make it a tourist attraction. Babylonian Religion Babylon's pantheon of gods consisted of one particular 'leader' of the other gods. By the 1st millennium BC, Babylon's chief deity was known as Marduk the god of war [Israel called him Baal, Greeks Aries, Canaanites Asher, Romans Apollo]; this character was one of the chief antagonists against Israel's God Jehovah. The most appealing of other gods was the female goddess known as Ishtar. She was given the title of 'Queen of Heaven' and the ancients believed she flew among the stars like Marduk/Baal. Marduk & Ishtar were the most popular and spread to Egypt, Assyria, Persia [modern day Iran], Greece and Rome. In the Bible Marduk is referred to by many names including Baalim and Beelzebub. There are 103 direct references to these names other than 'Marduk.' ![]() Astrology and the occult were dominant in Babylonian culture and were prevalent in the palaces of the king Nimrod. Platforms were built to track the motions of the stars, planets, sun and moon. Israel followed the crowd enamored by Ishtar who was the most popular female goddess worldwide and remained prominent until the advancement of Christianity in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. She was also known by other names and had great influence in the nations; she was called:
"Come let us build for us a city and tower whose tip-top portion will reach into outer space and let us manufacture a spacecraft for ourselves, otherwise we ill just be scattered over the face of the whole earth." Notice the preoccupation that Babylon had with the sky, stars and outer space. Their fascination was so strong that they developed a reputation connected to it; their religion revolved around the stars in the form of astrology. They multiplied their gods having come from the sky and they ignored the concept of monotheism. This is up to page 49 in the 250 page book. [1] Jeremiah 50-51: http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Jer&c=50&v=1&t=KJV#top Isaiah 13-14, 18, 47: http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Isa&c=13&v=1&t=KJV#top [2] Mohammad 622 AD: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad
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![]() ✝️ 7-11-20, The weight of the 'world's sin' ... the infinite blessings and resources of our salvation in Christ are described as providing the power of surpassing greatness, the grace of surpassing richness, the peace which surpasses all understanding. Thank YOU, Lord. John 1:29; Revelation 5:12; Philippians 4:7
![]() ✝️ 7-9-20, When the Lord Jesus was on the cross and the people scorned and scoffed; His great love for all ignorant uninformed sinners showed forth. He died for all sinners. Romans 5:8; Luke 23:34 However, after we are aware we're no longer ignorant of Who He was and 'what we do;' THEN we are all responsible if we reject Christ. John 3:17-18
![]() 6-29-20, Jesus said, 'Obey Me!' John 14:15; 1 John 2:3, 3:22 Of course we are forgiven when we sincerely pray for forgiveness turning our lives to the Lord Jesus. We must intend to sin no more ... if we do ... quickly repent as we didn't INTEND to. John 8:11 More here: https://www.gotquestions.org/go-and-sin-no-more.html
![]() ✝️ 6-12-20, The Lord □Jesus' mom, Mary's cousin Elizabeth's son John the Baptist was brutally killed because of a wicked hateful woman. Her foolish husband, King Herod - although he liked John; had him executed because of a promise - he musta been drunk - to make such a promise to his wife's daughter, Salome who's mom, Herodias wanted John dead. Matthew 14:3-11; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9
![]() ✝️ 6-11-20, Regarding forgiveness: the Lord □ Jesus clearly taught that marriage was between a husband & wife. [Matthew 19:5; Mark 7:21] He loves all sinners both the heterosexual & homosexual. He promises forgiveness to everyone who repents coming to Him for salvation. He told the woman caught in adultery: "Go and sin no more.” Matthew 11:28
![]() ✝️ 6-9-20, The Lord □ Jesus explained to Nicodemus that he must be 'born again' [John 3.3, 7]. In Utah I've heard some LDS people scoff and ridicule believers in Christ who are 'born again.' Those who scorn are lost; Jesus clearly said to 'marvel not that you must be born again'; without Christ we are lost. John 3:17-18
![]() ✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36
![]() ✝️ 6-7-20, The Lord □ Jesus spoke from the cross first of forgiveness, salvation then of His Mother's care into John's hands. He spoke of being forsaken & then triumph as His task as human was complete shedding His perfect blood for the forgiveness of sins to all who repent believing in Him. His body was thirsty. And last of His reunion with the Father. Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26-28, 30; Mark 15:34
![]() ✝️ 6-3-20, Interesting the different duties of God's arch angels. Michael is a warrior who will defeat Satan and Gabriel was/is God's messenger appearing to:
Prophet Daniel 8:15-17, 9:21-24 ...
Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, Luke 1:11-18...
Mary, Mother of Jesus, Luke 1:26-31...
Joseph, Husband of Mary, Matthew 1:20-24, 2-13
![]() ✝️ 6-2-20, In appx 530 BC the Lord God of Israel chose the Persian [aka Iran] King Cyrus to protect and help the Jewish exiles in Babylon. Who would come back and rebuild Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem where now - since 688 AD - a Muslim mosque sits. Mark 13:14; Isaiah 45:4-6, 9, 12-13. World Without End. Ephesians 3:20-21
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:4
Solomon 2:10-13 ![]() ✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9
![]() ✝️ 4-30-20, When the Lord □ Jesus Mother told her son that at the Cana wedding celebration there was no wine - I wonder if the Lord did little miracles around the house so Mary knew of His abilities expecting Him to quickly whip up some good wine. And He did! The Lord's first miracle on earth water into wine. John 2:1-11
![]() ✝️ 4-28-20, The Lord □ Jesus, in the book of Matthew, lists what’s called the “Beatitudes.” He lists the items in our lives in His 'Sermon on the Mount' that examine our values, vision & habits to wholehearted obedience to God. We seek His forgiveness & acceptance for eternal life with Him; this is the good news 'Gospel.' John 14:6; Matthew 5:1-48, 6:1-34, 7:1-28.
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