Wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together.. 27 Nineteen centuries ago the anointed chosen ones did wait until they saw the disgusting thing standing in the holy place before they found it advisable and urgent for them to flee out of Jerusalem and all Judea, that is, from 66C.E. (a)Why does not the scarlet-colored wild beast gain a reward for being used as an instrument in devastating Babylon the Great? No! 17:1-6,18) Back in 1930 the publication Light, VolumeII, pages87-93, explained her to be organized Christian religion or organized Christianity as exemplified in Christendom. But, alas, post-WWI Germany did not have anything to do with setting up the League. The Roman armies were always an abomination because they carried with them idolatrous images of the emperor, whom they worshiped. Soldiers even began undermining the wall of the temple to get at the militant zealots who were holed up in it. 20 The scarlet-colored wild beast and its ten horns devastate Babylon the Great (including Christendom), but not because they want to glorify Jehovah God and because they have come to love him now that they have turned to hating the religious harlot. Bring biblical wisdom to the confusing issues across the world by making a gift to our international work. Ancient Jewish Jerusalem was not a type of Babylon the Great but was a type of the most prominent and powerful part of Babylon the Great, namely, Christendom. It should be noted, however, that Daniel 11:31-35 and 12:9, 11 connect a disgusting thing causing desolation with the time of the end. It is reasonable that the development of this latter expression of the disgusting thing causing desolation in the time of the end should follow the general pattern of that in the first century C.E., though not being restricted to the land of Israel. A. . Do we mean that the membership of the United Nations will shortly lay desolate the religious organization of Christendom? The interested reader may consult orthodox commentaries.) tsim] on her. 23 That battle will be the war of the great day of God the Almighty at the world situation called HarMagedon, as foretold in Revelation 16:13-16 and as symbolically described in Revelation 19:11-21. Nineteen centuries ago, when Jesus gave this prophecy, the chosen ones included the apostles to whom he was talking. then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains. "Desolation" is from the Greek root word eremosis and means something that has been stripped or laid waste. The Disgusting Thing that Causes Desolation "Therefore, when you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken about by Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place (let the reader use discernment), then let those in Judea begin fleeing to the mountains." Jesus Christ __________ This act was the abomination of desolation, the abomination causing desolation. The chief promoter of this international organization for world peace and security was the Seventh World Power, the Anglo-American dual world power. Down to everlasting desolation will go the antitypical unfaithful Jerusalem (Christendom). . 13 Exactly so, the international organization for world peace and security springs from the preceding seven world powers or surviving relics of them, and it is in itself an eighth world power. 35. Additional prophecies of a disgusting thing. Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular. EHV. It is the Almighty God, Jehovah God, the Author of the Holy Bible. 24:15, 16) w74 12/1 pp. The disciples then asked Jesus to explain: When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age? (24:3). Love of Christendom is not going to deepen or to spread. (The Answer May Surprise You). 25 What, though, about the remnant of Gods chosen ones on whose account the days of the approaching great tribulation will be cut short in order for some flesh to be saved by not having too long a tribulation? What did Jesus indicate? All of them are armed, more heavily and destructively so than has been the case of the nations in all previous history. 16. An abominable thing, an accursed thing. (a)What is the case as regards love for Christendom among the member-nations of the United Nations? 14 Of the 127 members of the United Nations do the many non-Christian nations love Christendom? Is it out of affection for God that the scarlet-colored wild beast destroys Babylon the Great (including Christendom)? (b)What was the reason for this? GREAT TRIBULATION ENVELOPS ALL THE SYSTEM OF THINGS. 10. These have one thought, and so they give their power and authority to the wild beast [the disgusting thing]. Rbi8 pp. So, the they who put in place the disgusting thing is the Anglo-American duo, who are presently in the role of the king of the north and south, respectively. When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth understand), GOD'S WORD Translation "The prophet Daniel said that the disgusting thing that will cause destruction will stand in the holy place. A desolation, devastation. is a type or prophetic picture of the desolating of modern-day Christendom, which is likewise unbelieving as regards the Holy Bible and its Author, Jehovah God. brought the end of the holy place, Jerusalem, the holy city. (Mt 27:53) However, the Scriptures direct our attention to a heavenly Jerusalem, the Messianic Kingdom, which is represented on earth by anointed Christians. "Abomination of desolation" is a phrase from the Book of Daniel describing the pagan sacrifices with which the 2nd century BCE Greek king Antiochus IV Epiphanes replaced the twice-daily offering in the Jewish temple, or alternatively the altar on which such offerings were made. Because the emergence of the last kingdom initiates Gods hour of judgment upon the world and the book of Revelation is quite clear that all who give their allegiance to the wild beast after it emerges from a death-like state, from the abyss, do not have their names written in the book of life. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. One that belongs to his generation, or one from the last days? When Jesus gives instruction concerning future events, his purpose is not to satiate our curiosity or answer all or our speculative questions. Indeed, the parallel account in Luke 21 makes this point explicit: when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies . 29 These words emphasize, not a flight in escape to various places of safety, but a gathering of the chosen ones by angels. Jesus' reference to "the disgusting thing that is causing desolation" (11:31), in his prophecy about the sign of his presence, shows that this power struggle of the two kings continues right down to "the conclusion of the system of things." 'Now when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be let the reader understandthen those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. "When you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be" (let the reader understand), "then those in Judea must flee to the mountains. For God put it into their hearts to carry out his thought. (Rev. They say unto him, Yea, Lord. Let the man on the housetop not come down to take the goods out of his house, and let the man in the field not return to pick up his outer garment. Yes, the ten-horned scarlet-colored wild beast is still the thing that Babylon the Great hailed as a substitute for Gods Messianic kingdom. Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural. He is in the wilderness, do not go out; Look! And a believer will not wantto flee. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains. . (b)Survivors of that series of destructive acts will look back and see that it has all been what, as Jesus called it? 24:15-21) Obediently, Jesus disciples in Judea did flee from that province after they saw the large army of General Cestius Gallus besiege and then suddenly retreat from the holy city of Jerusalem. standing in a holy place. (Mt 24:15) In 66C.E. Is Narcissism the Problem Behind Pastors Moral Failures? In 24:4-14, the, Jesus is preparing his disciples for eventsmost of them extremely difficultthat will take place in their lifetime. Readers immersed in current debates about sexual ethics may first think an abomination is a sexual sin. (a)What befell Jewish Jerusalem nineteen centuries ago, and why must the antitype of this affect Babylon the Great? From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular. Since when after the great tribulation of ancient Jerusalem has this gathering of the chosen ones been going on, and under guidance of what? 12 What though, is pictured by the scarlet-colored wild beast that has seven heads and ten horns and on which Babylon the Great rides? (Matt. An expression like that of Daniel (associating disgusting things with desolation) appears in the Apocryphal book of 1 Maccabees (1:54) as applying to this event. Inasmuch as the appointed times of the nations ended in the year 1914C.E. . I will cause my two witnesses to prophesy for 1,260 days dressed in sackcloth.. 19 Jesus prophecy concerning the disgusting thing he gave when foretelling the sign of [his] presence and of the conclusion of the system of things. (Matt. That connection is confirmed in the 8th chapter of Daniel as well, where we read regarding the fierce-looking king: It exalted itself even against the Prince of the army, and from him the constant feature was taken away, and the established place of his sanctuary was thrown down. by Syrian King AntiochusIV (Epiphanes). Jesus warned His disciples of an "abomination of desolation" who would defile the temple. And discerning students of prophecy well know that this is not the only place in Daniel where these things appear together in context. (a)Till when did the chosen ones of nineteen hundred years ago wait before fleeing out of all Judea? So those who make up the wild beast oppose those who practice the true Christianity and who preach and faithfully stick to Gods Messianic kingdom, in which the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, serves as King under Him. In the Hebrew, the meaning is the same and is associated with pagan idols. Concerning this a number of questions come to mind foremost being: What is this disgusting thing? However, its ascending up from the earth symbolizes its recovery from death as if coming out of grave the abyss. And the appearance of the antitypical disgusting thing standing in a holy place is an immediate precursor of a time of tribulation that will bring the entire world to the brink of extinction. (Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures idols and the false gods they represented are depicted as disgusting things. It is then, in the future, when the disgusting thing will be put into place. Today, Barry Cooper turns to the context of Christ's warning to give clarity to this figure's identity. Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. That such parts deserve to be destroyed also will be shown to all the universe when the disgusting desolator, the mightily armed Eighth World Power, turns its forces against the Founder of Christianity, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God at HarMagedon.Rev. And, as modern history shows, the anointed chosen ones of Jehovah God have been fleeing from bondage to Christendom and Babylon the Great since the year 1919C.E., the year in which the disgusting thing that causes desolation was set up, even though they did not perceive in that year that the League of Nations was then the abomination of desolation or the disgusting thing that causes desolation. But they did understand Gods command, Get out of her, my people, that is, out of Babylon the Great, as including Christendom. An outstanding feature of Jesus' answer was his mention of Daniel's prophecy about " the disgusting thing that causes desolation" and that would 'stand in a holy place.' ( Matt. The apocalyptic picture in Mt 24 verse29 also calls for sobriety of judgment.a. It may seem to us that they asked three questions: But a close reading shows that Jesus heard and answered two questions. Jesus Christ gave his prophecy on the desolating of the Jewish Jerusalem which showed such unbelief toward him as the Messiah or Christ. Not only that, but consider this: If the holy place represents Christendom then how is it possible that false Christs and false prophets are operating after the point at which the disgusting thing brings desolation? 16 Necessarily the fulfillment of this prophecy means great tribulation for Christendom, the most reprehensible part of Babylon the Great. (Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures idols and the false gods they represented are depicted as disgusting things. (Na 3:4-7) The bloodstained and disgusting things to be removed from the teeth of the Philistine (Zec 9:6,7) likely relate to the pagan practice of eating sacrificial animals along with their blood.Compare Eze 33:25. 1495-1553 - Reference Bible (Rbi8) Attempting to stamp out the worship of Jehovah, Antiochus built an altar over the great altar of Jehovah and sacrificed upon this a pig to the Olympian Zeus (Jupiter). (b)With whom else must Jehovah God settle accounts, and by what means? He has three children and three grandchildren (so far). When you see this (let the reader take note), It is One whose prophecies have not failed in one case till now. let the reader understandthen let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.. 2 Who, though, suggested such an almost unbelievable thing? Daniel 9:26-27 refers to a prince who will destroy the city (Jerusalem) along with its temple and sacrifices, and on the wings of abominations shall come one who makes desolate. Two chapters later there is another reference to an abomination in connection to the temple: forces from him shall appear and profane the temple and fortress, and shall take away the regular burnt offering. (b)Was there to be something similar for the chosen ones of today, and what do Jesus words in Matthew 24:29-31 show on this? Sorry, there was an error loading the video. So what affects Babylon the Great must also affect Christendom. 5,6. . 12:4-11; see also 11:40. By what was the League of Nations succeeded, when, and as promoted chiefly by whom? 33 Also, as foretold in the final part of Jesus prophecy, all nations have been gathered before the Son of man, Jesus Christ, enthroned in the heavens. Look! By the time that the great tribulation is due to begin upon antitypical unfaithful Jerusalem (Christendom), the angels will have gathered all the foreordained number of the chosen ones out from all partnership with this doomed system of things. On that account God can then cut short the number of the days of the great tribulation, that thereby some flesh may be saved. 18 The United Nations organization is described as a "disgusting thing" because it claims to be able to do something that only God's Kingdom can do bring world peace. For he has executed judgment upon the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication, and he has avenged the blood of his slaves at her hand.Rev. Now, lets consider Daniel 11:31 more closely. (a)How has this gathering work been done as with a great trumpet sound? Rather, hate will supplant any love for her. Mark substitutes this for "in the holy place" of St. Matthew. It is a composite organization, for its seven heads symbolize the seven world powers of human history, namely, ancient Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome and the Anglo-American dual world power. The pagan desecration of the temple altar by Antiochus, however disgusting in Gods sight, did not result in desolationfor Jerusalem, for the temple, or for the Jewish nation. The reasons for uncertainty are easy to list. Then he says, When you see standing in the holy place the abomination that causes desolation . This is the disgusting thing that is foretold to desolate Christendom, Gods Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1975, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1970, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1999. But inexplicably the army withdrew. The, the definite article. . Woe to the pregnant women and those nursing a baby in those days! He is in the inner rooms, do not believe it. That destructive hate must therefore strike at Christendom, the hypocritical Christian organization. Many will rove about, and the true knowledge will become abundant. The national covenant with God, established on the basis of obedience to Gods law as given through the prophet Moses, does. 4. If you think you know the answer, maybe we should look into this prophecy a little more closely. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. What is the sign of the close of this age. 10 For more than two centuries this Seventh World Power has professed to be Christian and has been a stronghold of Christendom. That empire has ceased to exist, and Rome today is the center of the most populous and powerful part of Christendom. At the time that. that Roman legions marched on Jerusalem to put down a revolt. What is an abomination? There will be 1290 days from that time until the time that the terrible thing that destroys is set up. 3 The name Christendom is not found in any prophecies of the Holy Bible. Necessarily, then, desolation for Babylon the Great must also include desolation for Christendom. More than likely even some negligent Christians failed to escape Jerusalems awful fate. In the year 1930 it was plainly called the abomination that maketh desolate of Matthew 24:15 in the second volume of the book called Light, pages89 and 103, as published nine years before World WarII. According to the description there given, this triumphant war on the part of the Lamb of God will bring great tribulation upon the former patronizers and consorts of Babylon the Great (including Christendom). The salvation and the glory and the power belong to our God, because his judgments are true and righteous. The words "spoken of by Daniel the prophet" are omitted in many of the best MSS. Then, at that time. The segment ends with Jesus promising this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place (24:35). Properly, to stare at, i.e. For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will perform great signs and wonders so as to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones. 15 "The prophet Daniel said that the disgusting thing that will cause destruction will stand in the holy place. When he came to suppress the rebellion, his forces entered the temple, stopped the regular sacrifices, set up an idol of or altar for Zeus, and apparently offered swine there as a sacrifice. Most other translations use the expression armed forces instead of merely arms. These forces under the command of the king of the north likely are presently manifest in military alliances such as NATO and various other coalitions, but may also be expressed by militarized police and the oxymoronically named Homeland Security force in the United States, which in the event of martial law will come to the fore as the enforcer of the dictates of the last kingdom of man. Additional prophecies of a disgusting thing. It may well be. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Indeed, Scripture calls sexual sins like adultery, homosexuality, and bestiality abominations (e.g., Leviticus 18:22, 29-30).
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