{"id":55792,"date":"2019-08-07T00:01:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T08:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=55792"},"modified":"2019-08-10T15:49:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-10T23:49:02","slug":"grand-junction-cog-on-the-timing-of-gog-and-magog-of-ezekiel-38-and-revelation-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/grand-junction-cog-on-the-timing-of-gog-and-magog-of-ezekiel-38-and-revelation-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Junction COG on the Timing of Gog and Magog of Ezekiel 38 and Revelation 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"
\n15th century portrayal of ancient Gog and Magog
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

COGwriter <\/a><\/p>\n

I received an emailed file that contained the following:<\/p>\n

\n

Gog and Magog in Prophecy<\/h2>\n

By Rich Traver<\/p>\n

Prophecies involving Gog and Magog are found in just two places.\u00a0 The first in Ezekiel 38 & 39, the second is Revelation 20.<\/p>\n

In Ezekiel 38<\/strong>, we read in part:\u00a0 [1<\/strong>] \u201cAnd the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
\n<\/em>[2<\/strong>] Son of man, set thy face against Gog<\/strong>, the land of Magog<\/strong>, the chief prince of Meshech<\/strong> and Tubal<\/strong>, and prophesy against him,
\n<\/em>[3<\/strong>] And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
\n<\/em>[4<\/strong>] And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords:
\n<\/em>[5<\/strong>] Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya<\/em><\/strong> with them; all of them with shield and helmet:
\n<\/em>[6<\/strong>] Gomer<\/strong>, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah<\/strong> of the north <\/u>quarters<\/u>, and all his bands: and many people with thee.
\n<\/em>[7<\/strong>] Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.
\n<\/em>[8<\/strong>] After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people<\/strong>, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
\n<\/em>[9<\/strong>] Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee.
\n<\/em>[10<\/strong>] Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:
\n<\/em>[11<\/strong>] And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,
\n<\/strong><\/em>[12<\/strong>] \u00a0To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, <\/strong>that dwell in the midst of the land\u2026.\u201d …<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Gog:<\/strong> Considered to be a reference to the person heading the Russian peoples. …<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Second Prophecy<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is found in Revelation 20:<\/strong> \u00a0[7<\/strong>] \u201cAnd when the<\/strong> thousand years are expired<\/strong>, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
\n<\/em>[8<\/strong>] And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog<\/strong> and Magog<\/strong>, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
\n<\/em>[9<\/strong>] And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

While this prophecy describes what seems to be a similar invasion to that which we read of in Ezekiel 38-39, we\u2019re forced to realize that the time-frame of this<\/u> event is clearly AFTER the millennium.\u00a0 That would mean that the participants on this invasion of the Jerusalem area are people who have lived during the millennium, and are not necessarily the exact political entity referred to in Ezekiel 38-39.<\/p>\n

A Repetition or Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What we need to consider is whether these are two different invasions separated by a span of some 1000 years or are they both describing the same events? \u00a0If we are to conclude they both describe the same invasion, we are forced to work from the realization that the event we read of in Revelation 20:7-9 is clearly post-millennial.<\/p>\n

What would be an important thing to do, with this question in mind, is to review Ezekiel 38-39 to identify what time-frame indicators we can find to establish when<\/u> that prophecy is applicable. …<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Considering the Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Revelation 20 account is clearly identified as being 1000 years after the millennium<\/u> as it is under the deception and leadership of the recently released Satan, who goes out to aggressively deceive the nations.\u00a0 (Certain ones in particular.)\u00a0 A huge number of those living at the end of the millennial age will find his deceptive pitch to be appealing and motivating. …<\/p>\n

The account in Revelation 20 of the Gog\/Magog attack against the un-walled city of Jerusalem, world headquarters at the time, is clearly after the 1000 years has expired! …<\/p>\n

Significant Indicators<\/strong><\/p>\n

The remaining question is whether or not there\u2019s any time references within the Ezekiel 38-39 prophecy. \u00a0In fact, there are too many to ignore!<\/p>\n

Verse 13 explains their intention: to take a great spoil.\u00a0 Verses 14 & 15 explain that this is in a time period when the peoples of Israel are dwelling safely; they come from the north with a vast armed company. \u00a0Verse 18 shows that this invasion is specifically against the land of Israel; verse 20 shows that this will be an earth-shaking event!<\/p>\n

In chapter 39 verse 2 we see that only one-sixth of this force will survive.\u00a0 The remains of the fallen will be devoured by raptors (v. 17 …) …<\/p>\n

But what is interesting is the narrative concluding the chapter.\u00a0 [25<\/strong>] \u201cTherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;..\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This gives us a clue as to the timeframe.\u00a0 At the beginning of the millennium Israel will be reunited and brought together in the land.\u00a0 That would involve the survivors<\/u> of the Tribulation.\u00a0 It would not include those long dead of past generations, nor would it include those who died in the Tribulation.\u00a0 So far as they know, they all died prior to any reunification and restoration to their original land.<\/p>\n

For these to know of the conclusion of their exile and to become \u2018sanctified\u2019 in the sight of other nations, they must have been restored to a state of living consciousness!\u00a0 This brings us to the time of the second resurrection<\/u> event, after<\/strong> the 1000 years, which we read of in Revelation 20:5 & Ezekiel 37.<\/p>\n

Satisfying Their Debt With God<\/strong><\/p>\n

[26<\/strong>] \u201cAfter that they have borne their shame, and all their trespasses whereby they have trespassed against me, <\/em>(committed) when they dwelt safely in their land, and none made them afraid.
\n<\/em>[27<\/strong>] When I have brought them again from the people, and gathered them out of their enemies’ lands, and am sanctified in them in the sight of many nations;..\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Restored to Life and Sanctified<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing:\u00a0 [28<\/strong>] \u201cThen shall they know that I am the LORD their God, which cause them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto their own land, and have left none of them any more there.
\n<\/em>[29<\/strong>] Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit<\/strong> upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.\u201d <\/em>(see chapter 37:12-14 for when this happens with these people.)<\/p>\n

So, is Ezekiel\u2019s prophecy pre-Tribulation, as certain Evangelical \u2018scholars\u2019 have suggested?\u00a0 Are both prophecies in Revelation 20 and Ezekiel 38-39 referring to the same event? \u00a0It would appear they are!\u00a0 If that is the case, then it\u2019s at a point in time 1000 years after<\/u> the Second Coming!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Are these forces raised by Satan the armies of the Beast Power?\u00a0 By the time setting and other factors given, that\u2019s highly unlikely.\u00a0 What is established is whether or not the two prophecies involving Gog and Magog (Rev. 20 and Ezek. 38-39) describe Russia of the modern era.\u00a0 That apparently is not the case!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Is the start of the “war of Gog and Magog” soon?<\/p>\n

No.<\/p>\n

But oddly, last year, a Rabbi Winston indicated that it could have already started:<\/p>\n

Did the War of Gog and Magog Begin Saturday?<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 13, 2018<\/p>\n

\n
\n

\u201cTherefore prophesy, O mortal, and say to Gog: Thus said Hashem: Surely, on that day, when My people Yisrael are living secure, you will take note, and you will come from your home in the farthest north, you and many peoples with you\u2014all of them mounted on horses, a vast horde, a mighty arm.\u201d<\/em> Ezekiel 38:14 (The Israel Bible\u2122)<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Israel and Iran made direct military contact on Saturday for the first time, signaling a significant escalation in the multinational entanglement in Syria. This development contains unique elements that several end-of-days experts say presages the Messianic war of Gog and Magog.<\/p>\n

On Shabbat at around 4 AM, Iran sent<\/a> a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) into Israeli airspace from a base in Syria. An Israeli Air Force (IAF) Apache helicopter shot down the UAV, and Israel subsequently launched multiple airstrikes inside Syria. Syria launched a barrage of surface-to-air-missiles (SAM) at the Israeli warplanes, damaging one F-16 and forcing the two-man crew to eject with one pilot suffering serious injuries. This was the first time since 2006 that an Israeli warplane had been shot down by an enemy and the first time that an Iranian drone entered Israel.<\/p>\n

The confrontation on Saturday marks a serious escalation in an already volatile region that brings the armies of many nations in closer proximity with one another. This explosive mix is coming to a boil and last week, two other aircrafts were shot down. One of the aircrafts, a Turkish plane, was shot down on Saturday and a Russian close-support SU-25 one week earlier.<\/p>\n

\n

Israel and Iran made direct military contact on Saturday for the first time, signaling a significant escalation in the multinational entanglement in Syria. This development contains unique elements that several end-of-days experts say presages the Messianic war of Gog and Magog.<\/p>\n

On Shabbat at around 4 AM, Iran sent<\/a> a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) into Israeli airspace from a base in Syria. An Israeli Air Force (IAF) Apache helicopter shot down the UAV, and Israel subsequently launched multiple airstrikes inside Syria. Syria launched a barrage of surface-to-air-missiles (SAM) at the Israeli warplanes, damaging one F-16 and forcing the two-man crew to eject with one pilot suffering serious injuries. This was the first time since 2006 that an Israeli warplane had been shot down by an enemy and the first time that an Iranian drone entered Israel.<\/p>\n

The confrontation on Saturday marks a serious escalation in an already volatile region that brings the armies of many nations in closer proximity with one another. This explosive mix is coming to a boil and last week, two other aircrafts were shot down. One of the aircrafts, a Turkish plane, was shot down on Saturday and a Russian close-support SU-25 one week earlier.<\/p>\n

Rabbi Pinchas Winston<\/a>, a prolific end-of-days author and educator, believes that the confrontation on Saturday may very well have been a major step in the Geula <\/i>(redemption) process.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn many aspects, the situation in Syria conforms to the descriptions in the prophecies of the War of Gog and Magog,\u201d Rabbi Winston told Breaking Israel News<\/i>. \u201cWhat happened on Shabbat could easily be the trigger to set off. Shooting down an airplane, especially inside Israeli airspace as was the case with the F-16, is an act of war.\u201d<\/p>\n

The rabbi noted that the War of Gog and Magog is supposed to begin in the North but that one essential factor mentioned in Ezekiel and hinting to Iran\u2019s role had been missing up until now.<\/p>\n

I will turn you around and put hooks in your jaws, and lead you out with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all of them clothed in splendor, a vast assembly, all of them with bucklers and shields, wielding swords. Among them shall be Persia, Nubia, and Put, everyone with shield and helmet; Ezekiel 38:4-5<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cIran is the modern incarnation of Persia and though they have been openly antagonistic towards Israel,\u201d Rabbi Winston noted. \u201cSaturday marked the first time they have come into direct contact with Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rabbi Winston emphasized that the escalation on Israel\u2019s Syrian border over the weekend may have helped actualize a step in the process of Geula<\/i>. He explained that the War of Gog and Magog is the second part of a two stage process for the Messiah\u2019s arrival. https:\/\/www.breakingisraelnews.com\/102613\/war-gog-magog-begin-saturday\/#veBmeiFlSKUa1QQ5.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As far as Gog and Magog go, here are some views of commentators:<\/p>\n

Gog is further described as the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: some render it, “prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal”; taking Rosh, as the rest, for the name of a place, a part of Scythia, from whence the Russians came, and had their name. (Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible)<\/p>\n

The Scythian Tauri in the Crimea were so called. The Araxes also was called “Rhos.” The modern Russians may have hence assumed their name, as Moscow and Tobolsk from Meshech and Tubal, though their proper ancient name was Slavi, or Wends. Hengstenberg supports English Version, as “Rosh” is not found in the Bible. “Magog was Gog’s original kingdom, though he acquired also Meshech and Tubal, so as to be called their chief prince. (Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Interestingly, the above mentions Crimea, which was part of Ukraine and is now part of Russia.<\/p>\n

Notice also the position of the old Radio Church of God, as well as the old Worldwide Church of God, about some of this:<\/p>\n

Nearly all Bible students believe that Ezekiel\u2019s amazing prophecy refers to Russia. Yet they totally misapply the time of its fulfillment. It is referring to an invasion of Palestine after Christ has restored His people Israel to Palestine. This has been amply proved in articles in The PLAIN TRUTH<\/strong><\/em>\u2026Notice that it is Gog and Magog (Ezek. 38:2) which will come against the nation in which Christ\u2019s capital will be located (verse 16). Notice again that Gog and Magog come \u201cout of the north parts\u201d (verse 15 ) where Russia is today. (Does Ezekiel 38 and 39 Refer to Russia? Good News, August 1954, p. 5)<\/p>\n

Future Russo \/ China Alliance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ultimately allied with the Russians under Gog will be “many people” (Ezek. 38:6,9,15). These could hardly exclude the militarily weaker Chinese and their Asiatic kinsmen those eastern Magogites who “dwell securely in the coastlands” of the Pacific (39:6, The Amplified Bible). The People’s Republic of China the “many people” of Ezekiel 38 is thus pictured as being linked with Gog in the last days…<\/p>\n

Linked with the Russians and the other nations of the Orient in the vast end-time Asian confederacy will be Persia, Cush, Phut, Gomer and Togarmah (Ezek. 38:5- 6). Who are these peoples today?<\/p>\n

History and Scripture identify them as the very peoples of the South Asian region. Willingly or unwillingly, they will all be drawn into the Soviet sphere of influence in the years just ahead! Let us look at each one individually. Let us begin with Persia (Ezek. 38:5), the most easily identified. Persia is simply another name for modern-day Iran. The name Persia<\/em> originated from a geographical region within southern Iran. This region was anciently known as Persis, the Greek form of Old Persian Parsa<\/em>. Historically, the people of Iran have never used the name Persia<\/em> for their country. (Southeast Asia in Prophecy. Ambassador College Press, 1985)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Has the Ezekiel 38 war with Gog and Magog really started? Or is it about to start?<\/p>\n

No.<\/p>\n

Let us look at what the Bible actually teaches.<\/p>\n

Notice the first 6 verses from Ezekiel 38:<\/p>\n

1 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 \u201cSon of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 and say, \u2018Thus says the Lord God: \u201cBehold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. 5 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; 6 Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops \u2014 many people are with you.<\/p>\n

7 \u201cPrepare yourself and be ready, you and all your companies that are gathered about you; and be a guard for them.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Verses 1-7 talk about a group getting ready to battle. Various nations such as Russia, Iran, Asians, and others are included here.<\/p>\n

What does the Bible actually teach about the timing? Notice the next two verses from Ezekiel 38:<\/p>\n

8 After many days you will be visited. In the latter years you will come into the land of those brought back from the sword and gathered from many people on the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate; they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely. 9 You will ascend, coming like a storm, covering the land like a cloud, you and all your troops and many peoples with you.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Verses 8-9 refer to a regathering of Israel. Why do certain prophecy watchers say that it is for now?<\/p>\n

Because certain Protestants believe that the creation of the nation of Israel in 1948 fulfills verse 8. Yet, this is not really the fulfillment for several reasons (watch also the video Israel, 1948, and Prophecy<\/a>).<\/p>\n

One reason is that even today most Jews do not live in the nation of Israel. The Jewish diaspora is scattered throughout the world. But the other reason is that many do not realize that there are multiple millions of the descendants of Israel that are not of the tribe of Judah. The Bible shows that Israel split into the kingdoms of Judah and Israel after the reign of Solomon and that later the ten tribes that were part of Israel (cf. 1 Kings 11:31,35; 12:16-17; 12:20-23) were carried into captivity (2 Kings 17:21-23). Those tribes represent hundreds of millions of people currently alive, and as there are less than 6,000,000 Jews in Israel, most simply have not been regathered (more information on the tribes of Israel is in the article Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Furthermore, pay close attention to the part of verse 8 about people dwelling safely. That is NOT the case in Israel today.<\/p>\n

Additionally, notice verses 10-13:<\/p>\n

10 \u2018Thus says the Lord God: \u201cOn that day it shall come to pass that thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will make an evil plan: 11 You will say, \u2018I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will go to a peaceful people, who dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates\u2019 \u2014 12 to take plunder and to take booty, to stretch out your hand against the waste places that are again inhabited, and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and goods, who dwell in the midst of the land. 13 Sheba, Dedan, the merchants of Tarshish, and all their young lions will say to you, \u2018Have you come to take plunder? Have you gathered your army to take booty, to carry away silver and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to take great plunder?\u2019\u201d\u2018<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Israel has its walls and “iron dome” and military weaponry. Notice that it is against a \u2018peaceful people\u2019 in unarmed villages that the prince of Rosh is going against. This cannot happen until AFTER the return of Jesus. Furthermore, there simply is not a plan to take a lot of gold and silver out of Israel right now by the power of the far north, nor does the current nation of Israel have enough of it to likely justify an attack for that purpose (unless perhaps some hidden gold\/silver mines or remaining treasure of David).<\/p>\n

Notice the following:<\/p>\n

Israel holds no gold reserves at all, according to a Bank of Israel spokesman.<\/span> (Kopf S. Jerusalem of Gold. Jerusalem Post, February 16, 2011. http:\/\/www.jpost.com\/Jerusalem-Report\/Israel\/Jerusalem-of-Gold viewed 07\/21\/14)<\/p>\n

Israel Gold Reserves<\/h2>\n
\n

1950 \u2013 2018 | Monthly | USD mn | CEIC Data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n

Israel\u2019s Gold Reserves was reported at 0.000 USD mn in Feb 2019. https:\/\/www.ceicdata.com\/en\/indicator\/israel\/gold-reserves accessed 07\/21\/19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to Index Mundi<\/em>, the nation of Israel was not among the top 48 producers of silver in the world, so its supply of this would also seem to be limited\u2013it also confirmed that Israel does not have gold reserves (though there is some gold and silver in coins, etc. in Israel). Israel in the early 21st century is NOT the target of Ezekiel 38.<\/p>\n

Notice also that Ezekiel was further inspired to write:<\/p>\n

14 \u201cTherefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, \u2018Thus says the Lord God: \u201cOn that day when My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? 15 Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army. 16 You will come up against My people Israel like a cloud, to cover the land. It will be in the latter days that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me, when I am hallowed in you, O Gog, before their eyes.\u201d (Ezekiel 38:14-17)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, a power from the far north, which would seem to have to be Russian-led as it is the only major military power in the far north now, and may be the only one also in the future, will come. But again, notice that this happens when Israel is dwelling safely.<\/p>\n

Notice the following observation by the old Worldwide Church of God:<\/p>\n

The events of Ezekiel 38 and 39 are without question still future – for the “latter days” (38: 16) and “latter years” (38:8). Moreover, Ezekiel 38:14 describes the time setting as being “in that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely.” This is certainly not the situation in the State of Israel to- day! The Israel described by Ezekiel is a nation that dwells in security, in unwalled villages, totally unprepared for war (38:8, 11, 14). (Southeast Asia in Prophecy. Ambassador College Press, 1985)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And while Ezekiel 38 does mention Russia and Iran, the tiny nation of Israel is not now a \u201cland of unwalled villages\u201d with \u201ca peaceful people who dwell safely\u201d (Ezekiel 38:10-11). We are not particularly close to the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38. Those who believe otherwise are in error.<\/p>\n

Notice now Revelation 20:7-10:<\/p>\n

7 Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison 8 and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea. 9 They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them.<\/p>\n

The above clearly takes place after the millennium is over.<\/p>\n

That battle is NOT for our time, although earlier this year I heard at least one of the Messianic persuasion claim it was.<\/p>\n

The Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) put together the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\n
23:30 <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog War: Is it Soon?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

In April and September 2018, there were meetings involving top leaders of Russia, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Some Protestant prophecy watchers have suggested that the meeting of these leaders could be a prelude to what is known as the Gog and Magog war as discussed in Ezekiel 38. Some have claimed that this battle must take place before \u2018Armageddon\u2019 and before Jesus returns. Some have wondered if the Gog\/Magog war is Armageddon. Some believe that the existence of the modern State of Israel means the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38 is soon. Is that possible? Does the modern state of Israel currently meet the criteria needed for Ezekiel 38 to be fulfilled? While many agree that the lands occupied by Russia and Iran are involved, are assertions about Turkey being identified as Togarmah possible or in serious error? Will the Gog\/Magog war be soon or is it for a time far into the future? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermonette video: Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog War: Is it Soon?<\/a><\/p>\n

Even though Ezekiel 38 is NOT for our time, nor is Revelation 20:7-10.<\/p>\n

Believe the Bible and its prophecies. NOT the view of Jewish or Messianic Jewish teachers.<\/p>\n

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

Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog War: Is it Soon?<\/a> In April and September 2018, there were meetings involving top leaders of Russia, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Some Protestant prophecy watchers have suggested that the meeting of these leaders could be a prelude to what is known as the Gog and Magog war as discussed in Ezekiel 38. Some have claimed that this battle must take place before \u2018Armageddon\u2019 and before Jesus returns. Some have wondered if the Gog\/Magog war is Armageddon. Some believe that the existence of the modern State of Israel means the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38 is soon. Is that possible? Does the modern state of Israel currently meet the criteria needed for Ezekiel 38 to be fulfilled? While many agree that the lands occupied by Russia and Iran are involved, are assertions about Turkey being identified as Togarmah possible or in serious error? Will the Gog\/Magog war be soon or is it for a time far into the future? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more in this video
\n.<\/span>Gaza 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>.
\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>.
\n<\/span>Iran 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 YouTube video titled Iran in Prophecy. Here is a related video Iran In Prophecy<\/a>.
\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.
\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>.
\nDoes the Church of God need to be headquartered in Jerusalem?<\/a> Some say so. But what does the Bible teach?
\nMessianic Judaism Beliefs Differ from the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> Both groups keep the seventh-day Sabbath<\/a>, but have important differences in doctrines and practices. Here is a link to a related sermon: Messianic Jewish Beliefs<\/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>.
\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>.
\nUnited Nations: Humankind’s Last Hope or New World Order?<\/a> Is the UN the last hope for humanity? Or might its goals end up with sinister results? A related video would be United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order<\/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>.
\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>.
\nHow Will Middle East Peace be Brought About?<\/a> Can humans bring peace to the Middle East? Here is a link to a related video: Middle East Peace? When?<\/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>.
\nRussia and Ukraine: Their Origins and Prophesied Future<\/a> Russia in prophecy. Where do the Russians come from? What about those in the Ukraine? What is prophesied for Russia and its allies? What will they do to the Europeans that supported the Beast in the end? There is also a video sermon available: Russia in the Bible and in Prophecy <\/span><\/a>and a video sermonette available: Ukraine in Prophecy?<\/a>
\n<\/span>The 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>.
\nThe Times of the Gentiles<\/a> Has there been more than one time of the Gentiles? Are we in it now or in the time of Anglo-America? What will the final time of the Gentiles be like? A related sermon is available and is titled: The Times of the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Differences Between Islam and the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> What are some of the main differences? Are there any similarities? A video of related interest is titled: Islam: Any Christian Concerns or Similarities?<\/a>
\nAnglo \u2013 America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a> and British are the Covenant People<\/a>.
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nWorld War III: Steps in Progress<\/a> Are there surprising actions going on now that are leading to WWIII? Might a nuclear attack be expected? Does the Bible promise protection to all or only some Christians? How can you be part of those that will be protected? A related video would be Is World War III About to Begin? Can You Escape?
\n<\/a>When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2019, 2020, or 2021?<\/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 and newer video is: Might the Great Tribulation start in 2019?<\/a>
\n<\/a>The Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to three related sermons: The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

15th century portrayal of ancient Gog and Magog COGwriter I received an emailed file that contained the following: Gog and Magog in Prophecy By Rich Traver Prophecies involving Gog and Magog are found in just two places.\u00a0 The first in Ezekiel 38 & 39, the second is Revelation 20. In Ezekiel 38, we read in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cog-news","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55792"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55792\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56518,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55792\/revisions\/56518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}