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Originally Posted by zeek
...It isn't clear to me what it is about Cahn's message that appeals to you. Maybe he's preaching a message that you want to believe. You see things that are wrong with America and you want to see it judged.
Oh, and thanks for the amen, by the way. Amen to you too.
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Zeek,
It isn't
Cahn's message that appeals to me as much as it is
God's message. To me it's
A Wake Up Call - God is Speaking to Us. Cahn is preaching a message that was first presented in God's word. "
Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" This message has been renewed for me in this Shemitah year because of Cahn's books.
I do see things wrong with America. Don't you? I want to see those things changed---not judged. What's wrong with that? Prayer changes things. That's really all I know to do.
I'm awake. I'm listening for God's speaking. I want to discuss the 2 books that got my attention. You have every right to challenge Cahn. Go for it. If there are holes in his books, I want to know. However, again, to form an opinion of a man whose books you've never read doesn't lend credence to your challenge. How can someone speak with authority on a book or books they have not read?
What about these verses? (Dave?) The verses apply to all of us.
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. (Pr 14:15)
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. (Pr 19:2)
Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (Acts 17:11)
Test everything. Hold on to the good. (1 Thes 5:21)
You are reasonable people. Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true. (1 Corinthians 10:15)
Isn't that what we're doing?
Regarding the US:
"There is ... no stage or platform on earth so well suited for the manifesting of the mystery of the Shemitah as America (Cahn's opinion).
Is the Israel connection necessary for the mystery to manifest? No. It could manifest to any nation, just as God could send a warning of national judgment to any nation.
No unique connection to ancient Israel is needed for America to be given a biblical sign of national judgment."
The Mystery of the Shemitah, p. 58, Jonathan Cahn
This is at least the second time I've posted this quote from Cahn. Still Cahn's position on the US is misrepresented. The fact that you may disagree with Cahn on his beliefs about the US doesn't nullify his message. He clearly states that the Israel-US connection is not necessary.
Why is there so much resistance to this topic? In my opinion, one reason for the resistance is due to all the straw-man arguments (such as his position on the Israel-US connection) which have little basis in what Cahn has said, and for that matter, what I have tried to present. I apologize for any unclear message I've sent, but I will repeat the short version of what I believe: Cahn may be on to something, time will tell.
Nell