{"id":47061,"date":"2018-02-20T16:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T00:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=47061"},"modified":"2018-02-24T09:43:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-24T17:43:33","slug":"more-devastation-in-syria-are-we-close-to-isaiah-171","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/more-devastation-in-syria-are-we-close-to-isaiah-171\/","title":{"rendered":"More devastation in Syria: Are we closer to Isaiah 17:1?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDestruction in Syria
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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

Death and destruction continue in Syria:<\/p>\n

February 20, 2018<\/p>\n

BEIRUT \u2014<\/span> Attacks by forces loyal to the Syrian government have killed more than 100 people in a rebel-held Damascus suburb, aid agencies and monitoring groups said Tuesday, calling it one of the bloodiest 24-hour periods in Syria\u2019s seven-year war.<\/p>\n

People cowered in their basements and doctors worked around the clock as warplanes pounded the cluster of towns and villages east of Damascus known as Ghouta, which government forces have surrounded for the past four years.<\/p>\n

Even by the standards of Ghouta, the opposition\u2019s isolated last bastion outside the capital, the latest assault has been brutal. Just last month, government warplanes killed at least 210 people and sent hundreds fleeing to what remained of the hospitals. https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/one-of-the-bloodiest-attacks-of-syrias-war-kills-over-100-in-a-rebel-held-damascus-suburb\/2018\/02\/20\/966127c2-161e-11e8-942d-16a950029788_story.html?utm_term=.2cdafa6a2618<\/a><\/p>\n

20 February 2018<\/p>\n

The UN has warned that the situation there is “spiralling out of control”. http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-middle-east-43127189<\/a><\/p>\n

Syrian pro-regime troops have launched a large-scale attack on the rebel-held eastern Ghouta, with death toll rising rapidly due to heavy bombing. Rebels claim the attack is a precursor to a ground invasion.<\/p>\n

Nearly 200 people were killed since the regime started its attack on the rebel stronghold of Ghouta, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Another 850 were reportedly injured in the latest combination of air strikes, rocket fire, and shelling in the attack on the area near Damascus, which started on Sunday.<\/p>\n

“The regime is bombing Eastern Ghouta to pave the way for a ground offensive,” Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said.<\/p>\n

Syrian rebels were now seeking to talk to Russian officials, who could pressure Damascus into halting the attack. http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/ghouta-death-toll-soars-as-syrian-government-bombards-rebel-held-city\/a-42651255<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One day, the situation in Syria will truly spiral “out of control” for its capital Damascus:<\/p>\n

7 thus says the Lord God: \u201cIt shall not stand, Nor shall it come to pass. 8 For the head of Syria is Damascus (Isaiah 7:7-8).<\/p>\n

3 Thus says the Lord: \u201cFor three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they have threshed Gilead with implements of iron. (Amos 1:3)<\/p>\n

1 The burden against Damascus. \u201cBehold, Damascus will cease from being a city, And it will be a ruinous heap. 2 The cities of Aroer are forsaken; They will be for flocks Which lie down, and no one will make them afraid. 3 The fortress also will cease from Ephraim, The kingdom from Damascus, And the remnant of Syria; They will be as the glory of the children of Israel,” Says the Lord of hosts. (Isaiah 17:1-3)<\/p>\n

23 Against Damascus. \u201cHamath and Arpad are shamed, For they have heard bad news. They are fainthearted; There is trouble on the sea; It cannot be quiet. 24 Damascus has grown feeble; She turns to flee, And fear has seized her. Anguish and sorrows have taken her like a woman in labor. 25 Why is the city of praise not deserted, the city of My joy? 26 Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, And all the men of war shall be cut off in that day,\u201d says the Lord of hosts. 27 \u201cI will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, And it shall consume the palaces of Ben-Hadad.\u201d (Jeremiah 49:23-27)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Isaiah 17:1 is still to be fulfilled. Damascus has not been destroyed to the point of becoming the \u201cruinous heap\u201d since God inspired Isaiah, thousands of years ago, to record that which would one day happen. The destruction would be expected to come from some type of warfare.<\/p>\n

The situation in Syria will change.<\/p>\n

Damascus will one day be destroyed–and we are getting closer to that time.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Syria will, despite its current Shi-ite Muslm government, end up in an alliance with its Sunni Muslim neighbors, consistent with Daniel 11:40-43 and Psalm 83:4-8.<\/p>\n

Here are some items from other COG writers that mention Syria:<\/p>\n

Daniel 11 also mentions some of the Mideast peoples who will be involved in that struggle among the nations at the close of this age. The belligerents will include the \u201cKing of the North,\u201d the leader of the European Union (or its final outgrowth, called the \u201cBeast\u201d). The \u201cKing of the South\u201d (an Islamic leader\u2014apparently from Egypt {or} some other Muslim state) is also referred to. The following lands\/peoples are specifically mentioned: Egypt, the Holy Land (Israel\/Palestine), the Ethiopians (modern Cushites, south of Egypt), Libya, Edom, Moab and Ammon. Many descendants of the ancient peoples known as Edomites or Idumeans now live in the West Bank, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Arabia, Yemen, the Persian Gulf states, etc.<\/span> (McNair R. Solving the Arab-Israeli Impasse! Copyright Raymond F. McNair 2005, Church of God\u201421st Century).<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn to the astounding prophecy found in Psalm 83:1-8. David, inspired of God, predicted the coming time when ALL of Israel\u2019s enemies would join together in an effort to crush out even the name \u201cIsrael\u201d from the face of the earth! (Verse 4) \u201cFor they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee\u2026\u201d (verse 5). Notice the nations making up this confederation. \u201cEdom [Turkey], and the Ishmaelites [Saudi Arabia]; Moab [Jordan], and the Hagarenes [they anciently dwelt in the land known as Syria today]; Gebal {Lebanon}, and Ammon [Jordan] and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assur [whose descendants migrated to Germany] is joined with them; they have helped the children of Lot\u201d {Moab and Ammon in modern Jordan). Here we see that the Arab nations mentioned are allied with Germany (Assur) which we know from other prophecies will be the military leader \u2014 naturally so \u2014 of a United States of Europe…Egypt…will provoke the prophesied United Europe (Dan. 11:40). This European power \u2014 called the “king of the north” in Daniel 11 \u2014 shall invade and occupy the “glorious land” of Palestine (verse 41). “And the land of Egypt shall not escape”(Boraker R. SYRIA RAIDS ISRAEL \u2013 Where Is It Leading? Plain Truth. November 1966)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Changes in alliances with Syria are expected to take place.<\/p>\n

It may, however, take the destruction of Damascus first to make that happen.<\/p>\n

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Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Damascus and Syria in Prophecy <\/a>Will Bashar al-Assad hold power as he has it? Does the Bible show that Damascus, the capital of Syria, will be destroyed? What will happen to Syria? Will the Syrians support the final King of the South that the Bible tells will rise up? Which scriptures discuss the rise and fall of an Arabic confederation? Does Islamic prophecy predict the destruction of Syria. This is a YouTube video.
\nSyria, North Korea, and Prophecy <\/a>\u00a0On April 7, 2017, 59 US Tomahawk missiles hit a military installation in Syria. While praised by NATO nations, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, this was denounced by Syria, Russia, and North Korea. Is this the start of World War III? Will the Bashar al-Assad regime remain as it is? What about North Korea? What does the Bible show will happen? Dr. Thiel answers these questions and more in this video.
\nIran in Prophecy<\/a> Is Iran in Bible prophecy? If so, what does the Bible teach? What names, other than Persia, may be used to describe Iran? There is also a related YouTube video titled Iran In Prophecy<\/a>.
\nMystery Babylon USA, Mecca, or Rome?<\/a> The Bible tells of an end-time Mystery Babylon the Great that sits on seven hills. While Catholic and Church of God scholars have identified this as Rome, others point to other cities. Some who profess Christ have pointed to the USA. Some Protestants, like Joel Richardson, have pointed to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Which of these places meets the biblical criteria for ‘Mystery Babylon’? Is there any item of religious importance near the Caelian Hill (C\u00e6lius, Celio)? Dr. Thiel answers these questions from the Bible as well as certain historical information. This is a video.
\nEvangelical support for Donald Trump\u2019s Jerusalem policy <\/a> BBC asked, \u201cWhy do US evangelicals support Trump\u2019s Jerusalem policy?\u201d BBC provided quotes from some believing it has to do with the \u2018last days\u2019 while others saying that is not the reason. Hal Lindsey\u2019s book, \u2018The Late Great Planet Earth\u2019 is one of the sources pointed to. In this video, Dr. Thiel addresses scriptures related to Jerusalem as well as prophetic ones. He goes over the common \u2018fig tree\u2019 interpretation, belief about a \u2018Third Temple,\u2019 and statements about animal sacrifices. He explains biblical statements on those subjects as well as the views of certain modern Jewish organizations. This is a video.
\nJerusalem, Donald Trump, and Prophecy <\/a> On December 6, 2017, US President Donald Trump fulfilled a campaign promise related to the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel\u2019s capital. This brought anger, protests, and rockets from some Palestinians. It also brought condemnation from European allies\u2013it has been claimed to be disruptive and even catastrophic. The Palestinian President (Mahmoud Abbas) said that this pronouncement eliminated the USA as being a fair mediator for a peace deal. Others have claimed that Donald Trump is an end time Cyrus and his pronouncement will lead to a Third Temple in Jerusalem. Is there ever going to be a peace deal? If so, will Europeans be part of it? Is Donald Trump a \u2018Cyrus.\u2019 Do the Jews require a Third Temple for sacrifices? Dr. Thiel answer those questions and more in this video.
\nWhy is a Jewish Temple in Jerusalem Not Required?<\/a> Although people like Timothy LaHaye teach a third Jewish temple is required, who is \u2018the temple of God\u201d in the New Testament? Does the Bible require a rebuilt Jewish Temple? Could the old Temple have been somewhere other than the \u201cTemple Mount\u201d? Here is a related article in the Spanish language \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no se requiere un templo jud\u00edo en Jerusal\u00e9n?<\/a> Here is a link to a sermon titled The Temple, Prophecy, and the Work<\/a>.
\nJerusalem: Past, Present, and Future<\/a> What does the Bible say about Jerusalem and its future? Is Jerusalem going to be divided and eliminated? Is Jesus returning to the area of Jerusalem? There are also two related YouTube videos you can watch: Jerusalem To be divided and eliminated<\/a> and God\u2019s and Satan\u2019s Plan for Jerusalem<\/a>.
\nIs Russia the King of the North?<\/a> Some claim it is. But what does the Bible teach? Here is a link to a video, also titled Is Russia the King of the North? <\/a>
\nEzekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? A related video is available titled Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?<\/a> Another could be Russia, Iran, Syria, & the Bible (Code)<\/a>.
\nWhy Terrorism? Is Terrorism Prophesied?<\/a> What does the Bible teach? Which nations may be affected? Here is a link to a related sermon: Terrorism, Christianity, and Islam<\/a>.
\nIraq, the King of the South, Armageddon, and Prophecy <\/a>What will happen to Iraq? Is it the prophesied Mystery Babylon? What is Armageddon and how does that have to do with Iraq? Here is a related video Iraq, Armageddon, & Prophecy<\/a>.
\nIs the Future King of the South Rising Up?<\/a> Some no longer believe there needs to be a future King of the South. Might Egypt, Islam, Iran, Arabs, or Ethiopia be involved? Might this King be called the Mahdi or Caliph? What does the Bible say? A YouTube video of related interest may be: The Future King of the South is Rising<\/a>.
\nThe Prophesied ‘Islamic’ Confederation<\/a> Where is an Islamic caliphate prophesied? Will one happen? Should you be concerned about it? A related video is Will an Arabic Calphiphate Destroy the West?<\/a>
\nLibya, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia in Prophecy<\/a> What is ahead for North Africa? What does the Bible teach?
\nHow Will Middle East Peace be Brought About?<\/a> Can humans bring peace to the Middle East? A related video is Middle East Peace? When?<\/a>
\nGaza and the Palestinians in Bible Prophecy<\/a> What does the Bible teach about Gaza and the fate of the Palestinians? Here is a link to a related video: Gaza and Palestine in Prophecy<\/a>.
\nThe \u2018Peace Deal\u2019 of Daniel 9:27<\/a> This prophecy could give up to 3 1\/2 years advance notice of the coming Great Tribulation. Will most ignore or misunderstand its fulfillment? Here is a link to a related sermon video Daniel 9:27 and the Start of the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
\nThe Arab and Islamic World In the Bible, History, and Prophecy<\/a> The Bible discusses the origins of the Arab world and discusses the Middle East in prophecy. What is ahead for the Middle East and those who follow Islam? What about the Imam Mahdi? What lies ahead for Turkey, Iran, and the other non-Arabic Muslims? An item of possibly related interest in the Spanish language would be: L\u00edderes iran\u00edes condenan la hipocres\u00eda de Occidente y declaran que ahora es tiempo para prepararse para el Armaged\u00f3n, la guerra, y el Im\u00e1n Mahdi<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill? Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill? Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic? Two related videos are available: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a> and Donald Trump’s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.
\nTrump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well use a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’ to try to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump’s presidency. What is a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not? Dr. Thiel says that Bible prophecy can be trusted, despite the view of skeptics and others that either overlook or despise the Bible. This is a video.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a> This 188 page book is for people truly interested in prophecies related to Donald Trump and the United States, including learning about several that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 from the following link: Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a> This electronic version of the 188 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s Free<\/strong> Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a>.
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2018, 2019, or 2020?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede comenzar la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n en 2018 o 2019? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2018?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Destruction in Syria COGwriter Death and destruction continue in Syria: February 20, 2018 BEIRUT \u2014 Attacks by forces loyal to the Syrian government have killed more than 100 people in a rebel-held Damascus suburb, aid agencies and monitoring groups said Tuesday, calling it one of the bloodiest 24-hour periods in Syria\u2019s seven-year war. People cowered […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t