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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 19:28:18 GMT -6
Does the dominion of darkness have foreknowledge of some God’s Appointed Times and plans?
For example creating pagan gods, pagan teachings and pagan celebrations to mock future events God had plan before they happen.
Like Jesus' Birth December 25th - (Pagan Roman festival of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti (Birthday of the Unconquered Sun))
Like Jesus' Resurrection - Pagans in Europe had a spring equinox celebration death and rebirth around Easter time
Some evidence that dominion of darkness have foreknowledge of some God’s Appointed Times:
Matthew 8:28-29 New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Restores Two Demon-Possessed Men
28 When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. 29 “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?”
Revelation 12:12 New International Version (NIV)
12 Therefore rejoice, you heavens
and you who dwell in them!
But woe to the earth and the sea,
because the devil has gone down to you!
He is filled with fury,
because he knows that his time is short.”
I believe Christmas and Hanukkah overlapped the last Christmas before the Rev 12 sign.
Major earthly events happen the day after Christmas, December 26
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami with estimated 230,273 deaths
2016 Start of waves fulfilling Luke 21:25
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Post by socalexile on Aug 13, 2017 19:34:32 GMT -6
I think that they know what God has allowed them to know. Don't worry too much about what demons can do, instead focus on what the Lord has done.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 19:54:59 GMT -6
I think that they know what God has allowed them to know. Don't worry too much about what demons can do, instead focus on what the Lord has done. Are you saying I am not focus on what the Lord has done? |
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Post by yardstick on Aug 13, 2017 22:59:40 GMT -6
I think that they know what God has allowed them to know. Don't worry too much about what demons can do, instead focus on what the Lord has done. Are you saying I am not focus on what the Lord has done? He is suggesting that you spend your efforts on what Jesus has done, rather than the other. |
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Post by whatif on Aug 13, 2017 23:48:36 GMT -6
Does the dominion of darkness have foreknowledge of some God’s Appointed Times and plans? I suspect they do to some extent, jimla. Satan seems to know quite a bit about the Bible--enough to toss Scriptures at Jesus during the temptation period. But it also appears that the Lord has prevented the Enemy's knowledge of the full details about His plan for mankind's salvation. That appears to me to be why Bible prophecy is written in such a way that it can only be fully understood in hind sight--to prevent the Enemy from knowledge of the Lord's battle plan. We can see this in reference to Jesus' first coming in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, which says, "...we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." In other words, if the Enemy had understood what Jesus would accomplish at the Cross through His death and resurrection, they would not have killed Him because they would have known it would bring about their own defeat. I suspect that the prophecies of the Lord's 2nd coming are similarly kept mysterious so that the Enemy cannot see the plan. That is why it is so important that believers in Jesus show one another much grace where theories about interpretations of Bible prophecy are concerned. We are all wrong about some things because we don't see the entirety of the plan. Someday when the prophecies are in hindsight, we will all be able to see the truth very clearly, and no doubt we'll all be congratulating one another over some of the things we were allowed to figure out and apologizing to one another for any strife caused by the good number of things we were wrong about. |
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Post by yardstick on Aug 14, 2017 0:51:46 GMT -6
Does the dominion of darkness have foreknowledge of some God’s Appointed Times and plans? I suspect they do to some extent, jimla. Satan seems to know quite a bit about the Bible--enough to toss Scriptures at Jesus during the temptation period. But it also appears that the Lord has prevented the Enemy's knowledge of the full details about His plan for mankind's salvation. That appears to me to be why Bible prophecy is written in such a way that it can only be fully understood in hind sight--to prevent the Enemy from knowledge of the Lord's battle plan. We can see this in reference to Jesus' first coming in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, which says, "...we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." In other words, if the Enemy had understood what Jesus would accomplish at the Cross through His death and resurrection, they would not have killed Him because they would have known it would bring about their own defeat. I suspect that the prophecies of the Lord's 2nd coming are similarly kept mysterious so that the Enemy cannot see the plan. That is why it is so important that believers in Jesus show one another much grace where theories about interpretations of Bible prophecy are concerned. We are all wrong about some things because we don't see the entirety of the plan. Someday when the prophecies are in hindsight, we will all be able to see the truth very clearly, and no doubt we'll all be congratulating one another over some of the things we were allowed to figure out and apologizing to one another for any strife caused by the good number of things we were wrong about. Maybe those 7 thunderings that John is told to seal up... |
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Post by mike on Aug 14, 2017 5:59:12 GMT -6
Does the dominion of darkness have foreknowledge of some God’s Appointed Times and plans? I suspect they do to some extent, jimla. Satan seems to know quite a bit about the Bible--enough to toss Scriptures at Jesus during the temptation period. But it also appears that the Lord has prevented the Enemy's knowledge of the full details about His plan for mankind's salvation. That appears to me to be why Bible prophecy is written in such a way that it can only be fully understood in hind sight--to prevent the Enemy from knowledge of the Lord's battle plan. We can see this in reference to Jesus' first coming in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, which says, "...we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." In other words, if the Enemy had understood what Jesus would accomplish at the Cross through His death and resurrection, they would not have killed Him because they would have known it would bring about their own defeat. I suspect that the prophecies of the Lord's 2nd coming are similarly kept mysterious so that the Enemy cannot see the plan. That is why it is so important that believers in Jesus show one another much grace where theories about interpretations of Bible prophecy are concerned. We are all wrong about some things because we don't see the entirety of the plan. Someday when the prophecies are in hindsight, we will all be able to see the truth very clearly, and no doubt we'll all be congratulating one another over some of the things we were allowed to figure out and apologizing to one another for any strife caused by the good number of things we were wrong about. Was thinking along the same lines as Satan threw scripture at Jesus, but as he does with everything perverted and twisted it. One thing more comes to mind...our enemy knows the signs as well as we do, earthquakes, war rumors of war, societal degradation and the like. We see things that all present possibilities for manifestation of the AC, like speculation about Nimrod or CERN, aliens and other things. I often ponder Daniel 9...That prophecy is quite clear regarding the timing of Messiahs arrival. Was it that clear 2500-2000 years ago? Did all those who studied the scripture back then understand His arrival was pending? Perhaps not as many missed although some did not. Even when HE arrived on the scene most had trouble believing as the expectation was skewed. My suspicion is that the devil is preparing because he knows the time is short and is preparing for his final stand before being locked up. |
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Post by whatif on Aug 14, 2017 6:30:06 GMT -6
I suspect they do to some extent, jimla. Satan seems to know quite a bit about the Bible--enough to toss Scriptures at Jesus during the temptation period. But it also appears that the Lord has prevented the Enemy's knowledge of the full details about His plan for mankind's salvation. That appears to me to be why Bible prophecy is written in such a way that it can only be fully understood in hind sight--to prevent the Enemy from knowledge of the Lord's battle plan. We can see this in reference to Jesus' first coming in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, which says, "...we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." In other words, if the Enemy had understood what Jesus would accomplish at the Cross through His death and resurrection, they would not have killed Him because they would have known it would bring about their own defeat. I suspect that the prophecies of the Lord's 2nd coming are similarly kept mysterious so that the Enemy cannot see the plan. That is why it is so important that believers in Jesus show one another much grace where theories about interpretations of Bible prophecy are concerned. We are all wrong about some things because we don't see the entirety of the plan. Someday when the prophecies are in hindsight, we will all be able to see the truth very clearly, and no doubt we'll all be congratulating one another over some of the things we were allowed to figure out and apologizing to one another for any strife caused by the good number of things we were wrong about. Maybe those 7 thunderings that John is told to seal up... That is a cool thought, yardstick! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 6:38:45 GMT -6
I always wonder what was said during the 7 thunderings, I assumed it was hidden from humans, but it may have another reason to be hidden. yardstick, Thank you for sharing.
It is a common teaching that Christmas is not the date of Jesus birth, because it is on a pagan holiday, but with foreknowledge of a future event allowed by God they created pagan holiday to mark the Jesus' birth.
Something interesting to share, while most Jews could not see instantly who Jesus really was there was some exceptions:
1) Nathanael (Israelite in whom there is no deceit) saw who he really was(John 1:47-49)
2) Simeon(righteous jew) was told by Holy Spirit who he really was(Luke 2:25-32)
3) impure spirits(full of deceit) Mark 1:24 Luke 4:34 could also see who Jesus really was.
Any idea why major events happen on December 26? My wife and I was led by the Holy Spirit to make the largest stock donation in our life to a Christian Emergency Aid Organization exactly so the money was made available(after selling it) few days later exactly on Dec 26, 2004, on the exact day of Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It is amazing how God works.
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Post by socalexile on Aug 14, 2017 8:00:32 GMT -6
I always wonder what was said during the 7 thunderings, I assumed it was hidden from humans, but it may have another reason to be hidden. yardstick, Thank you for sharing. It is a common teaching that Christmas is not the date of Jesus birth, because it is on a pagan holiday, but with foreknowledge of a future event allowed by God they created pagan holiday to mark the Jesus' birth. Something interesting to share, while most Jews could not see instantly who Jesus really was there was some exceptions: 1) Nathanael (Israelite in whom there is no deceit) saw who he really was(John 1:47-49) 2) Simeon(righteous jew) was told by Holy Spirit who he really was(Luke 2:25-32) 3) impure spirits(full of deceit) Mark 1:24 Luke 4:34 could also see who Jesus really was. Any idea why major events happen on December 26? My wife and I was led by the Holy Spirit to make the largest stock donation in our life to a Christian Emergency Aid Organization exactly so the money was made available(after selling it) few days later exactly on Dec 26, 2004, on the exact day of Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It is amazing how God works. If you check out the various looks into the Star of Bethlehem, Christ was likely conceived on Hanukkah, where the Light of the World entered on the Festival of Lights, or as it's referred to int he bible in John 10:22, as the Feast of Dedication. The Magi likely presented their gifts and worshiped Christ on Dec. 25th, given the movement of the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, which was the Star of Bethlehem. Keep in mind we give gifts on this day. Dec. 25th is not a pagan holiday; the Roman celebrated Saturnalia on December 17th-23rd. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 8:05:55 GMT -6
Jimla,
I believe they are aware of them. But I also think that is what is so great about the rapture! Whenever God decides to do this, I do not think that Satan is privy to it. He is either so very blinded by his pride to think that God cannot do this without his knowledge or his intent is so focused that he is forgetting about what Jesus did on the cross, or he has been blinded by God. We know that when the church arrives there is no place found in heaven for Satan anymore and he is now kicked out. He's not coming of his own volition, he will be kicked out and I don't think he knew when that was going to happen.
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Post by danielle on Aug 14, 2017 8:31:51 GMT -6
I suspect they do to some extent, jimla. Satan seems to know quite a bit about the Bible--enough to toss Scriptures at Jesus during the temptation period. But it also appears that the Lord has prevented the Enemy's knowledge of the full details about His plan for mankind's salvation. That appears to me to be why Bible prophecy is written in such a way that it can only be fully understood in hind sight--to prevent the Enemy from knowledge of the Lord's battle plan. We can see this in reference to Jesus' first coming in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, which says, "...we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." In other words, if the Enemy had understood what Jesus would accomplish at the Cross through His death and resurrection, they would not have killed Him because they would have known it would bring about their own defeat. I suspect that the prophecies of the Lord's 2nd coming are similarly kept mysterious so that the Enemy cannot see the plan. That is why it is so important that believers in Jesus show one another much grace where theories about interpretations of Bible prophecy are concerned. We are all wrong about some things because we don't see the entirety of the plan. Someday when the prophecies are in hindsight, we will all be able to see the truth very clearly, and no doubt we'll all be congratulating one another over some of the things we were allowed to figure out and apologizing to one another for any strife caused by the good number of things we were wrong about. Maybe those 7 thunderings that John is told to seal up... |
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Post by mike on Aug 14, 2017 8:32:56 GMT -6
Jimla, I believe they are aware of them. But I also think that is what is so great about the rapture! Whenever God decides to do this, I do not think that Satan is privy to it. He is either so very blinded by his pride to think that God cannot do this without his knowledge or his intent is so focused that he is forgetting about what Jesus did on the cross, or he has been blinded by God. We know that when the church arrives there is no place found in heaven for Satan anymore and he is now kicked out. He's not coming of his own volition, he will be kicked out and I don't think he knew when that was going to happen. Just a fun thought...Satan may know but there's nothing he can do about it "the Dragon was wroth..." |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 8:33:05 GMT -6
Additionally, he evidently knows about Israel being a bride but he may not know that Jesus has a second wife(Who will be coming first!)
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Post by delo63 on Aug 14, 2017 8:50:03 GMT -6
I believe that Satan knows exactly what's coming. That is why he is trying to make everyone doubt the eclipse and other signs. For example, this article here, www.express.co.uk/news/weird/838189/End-of-world-Planet-X-Nibiru-solar-eclipse-David-MeadeWith articles like this its made secular people and Christians think the eclipse is a joke, just like the Mayan calendar debacle. So, now anytime someone like us says this is a sign from God, they will immediately laugh, because of people like this who make these ridiculous predictions. |
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