[Nell]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Some have said that it may be a waste of time for Christians to focus on Israel or the Jews during these end times, but these verses (prophesied by Daniel, Jesus, and Paul) provide compelling evidence that neither the Antichrist Beast nor our Lord Jesus Christ will appear until the Temple is rebuilt in Jerusalem.

Yeah, "some" are entitled to speculate, but Daniel, Jesus and Paul have more credibility in my mind, too. I also don't trust anyone who comes up with some bright ideas and claim they are "right". In some places, the scripture is clear. Otherwise, we are clearly told that no one knows for sure...except the Father.

The rebuilding of the 3rd Temple will be a monumental event in the history of mankind. We may or may not know the exact timing of the covenant (9.27) which the Beast will sign with Israel, but we can most assuredly assume the temple will be finished asap afterwards. Daniel (9.25) says to "know therefore and discern" the times of these events. Had the Jewish leaders of old "known and discerned," they would have known the exact year (9.26) their anointed Messiah was "cut off, having nothing" and thus "make an end of sins and reconciliation for their iniquity." (9.24)

Unfortunately most of contemporary Israel will miss this warning also. They will wrongly assume that the Antichrist Beast is their long-awaited Messiah. When this Beast "Prince" fake-Messiah is killed in the "middle of the week," (9.27) and subsequently resurrected by the power of the Dragon, (Rev 13.1-9) initially all Israel will be overwhelmingly deceived. Suddenly, however, the great tribulation will commence, and "peace and security" will be no more.

The rebuilding of the 3rd Temple is a huge mystery to me. There are too many verses referencing what will happen in the end times, in the 3rd rebuilt Temple, specifically with Antichrist.

There is some evidence that the 3rd Temple could be rebuilt fairly quickly. It's believed it's already been prefabricated "somewhere" and with today's construction capabilities, assembling the pieces could happen quickly. The utensils for worship have been crafted too, apparently, and are ready to go.

The location of the site has always been identified as the location of the current Dome of the Rock, the site of a Muslim Mosque. Then evidence surfaced that the actual location may be in a nearby area in the City of David.

The timeline of what we see in the scripture doesn't seem to allow for a lengthy process of rebuilding the temple. So, it would be amazing if all of orthodoxy were to be convinced of a different location. When/if we see that happen, it might be time to fasten your seatbelts!

Nell, what do you think about this Beast ruling both Europe and the USA, under the auspices of NATO, with all their nukes? How else could this ruler be the 7th Caesar of Rome, and yet intimidate China, Russia, and the entire Moslem world into subjection, long enough to make the covenant, tear down the Dome of the Rock, build their Temple, and restore the sacrifices in Jerusalem?

I think Europe, the USA, and the nations of the world will all likely be deceived by the Antichrist beast and peacefully accept him as ruler. If so, this would expand the involvement of the nations of NATO and include the UN. The issue here is, I think, "new world order" or another term "globalists" which bring nations of the world together.

There are some pretty extreme websites out there describing what is about to happen as a "takeover" is, not "predicted" but promised based on current events. What's happening in Canada is extraordinary.

There's just too much happening in the world not to pay attention: watch and pray; look up; etc.

Nell