Fellow Grenadian, Visitors! Brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ. 1 Co. 1: 3 & 4. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus; In these last days, those who have been taught the truth of the gospel; and believe it; these are the people, that will not sleep; and will be on guard, and watch at all times. But those that have itching ears; and have listened to false Christ, and false prophets; and believed them: these are the people that will be caught by surprise, just like the rest of the world. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: I can assure you, that war will break out in the Middle East; in less than twelve months:; and there is a high probability that atomic weapons will be used on one of these, Arab nations by Israel. Both Iran, and Syria are secretly modernizing their weaponry: As for Syria they are now awaiting a large shipment of Russia's best conventional weapons. The Israeli foreign Minister Ms. Tzipi Livni a few months ago warned Russia of its attempt to off set the balance of power in region, by further sales of arms to Syria. Syria is also secretly pursuing its nuclear options against Israel. As for Iran its President Mahmoud Amadinejad; constantly makes treats to Israel that Iran will one day wipe that nation off the face of the earth. He has also made reference to Israel as being dead stinking cops. Iran continues to defy, and frustrate; the International Atomic Energy Agency. (IAEA) The Security Council, the European Community, and the Americans: As they seek day and night to make an atomic bomb. It is well assumed that Iran is within months of producing a nuclear weapon; and many nations have vowed including France, the United States; and Israel; that that was not an idea that will be accepted, without serious reprisal. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: Come let us reason together: Ezekiel .38 & 39 is not the battle of Armageddon, although some eschatologist thinks that it is. Why not? Because the battle of Armageddon is the final and conclusive battle, and it is the gathering of all the nations by God against Israel. Zechariah.14:2 & Joel. Ch.3:2. There is nothing in Ezekiel.38 & 39 to say that this was the gathering of all the nations. The question then is when will it happen? There is nothing in the bible to show that the first three and a half years during the tribulation period is interrupted by war in Israel. Because, during those years; antichrist is carefully nurturing Israel, for that day, when he will ask for worship. Therefore it is my understanding that a lot of wars will take place before the tribulation; and in the latter part of the tribulation. However there are certain characteristics and events in Ezekiel 38 & 39 that just cannot fit in that hectic period; or the latter part of the tribulation. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: The word of God says: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are children of the light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 1 Th.5:3,4,5& 6. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: Let us not be children in understanding. The Apostle Paul is speaking to the Church of Jesus Christ; and he is saying to the church to watch; and be sober, for that day will meet you. And of course this teaching is contrary to what we are being told today. We are taught that we will not be around for that day. Paul is not talking to the Jews here; he is addressing the church. Because Israel will only recognize, that they had signed a covenant with death; and with hell, in the middle of the tribulation; when the Son of perdition breaks the Seven Year Peace Treaty; and declares war on them; after they would have refused, to worship him. (Is.28:14 & 15.) Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: There are some big heavy weights preachers out there, and I know that some of you believe in them, or think they know what they are saying. But sad to say, that one of these days; you will curse that moment, you ever listened to them; and ignored the truth of the gospel. BY: Osborne Baptiste. 27/10/08. Insider Grenada News