(March 12, 2012 at 12:58 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Based on prophecy? Well, in that case, it falls flat on it's face before it gets out of the gate. There is no such thing. I do agree with you though, eastern religions are equally worthless as your own. Irritates me to no end when people argue about how much better their superstitions are compared to the superstitions of others. Perhaps you could show some of these discoveries and how they are confirmations of the biblical narrative? As it stands you seem to be the sole possessor of such evidence. Spread the love, start some threads?Hi Rhythm
If the impression was created that I subscribe to the position that “my religion is better than yours”, it is far removed from my intention. As mentioned in a previous post, it is not about that at all, it is about answering honest questions and trying to remove some misconceptions that exists.
I am not there to judge any person or religion; it is really about placing some arguments and facts before whosoever has an interest.
Let us take your assertion that there is no such thing as prophecy.
For prophecy to be real prophecy it should not be directly under the control of the person “fulfilling” the prophecy and secondly it should be made prior to the event (obviously).
From an objective point of view, the facts should also not be “messaged” to fit the prophecy. It is normally fairly obvious if facts are “manipulated” to fit supposed prophecy.
Let us then consider a few that you can check out for yourself and verify its authenticity.
Tyre (see here)
Jesus’ birth :
He will come while the Temple of Jerusalem is standing ( Malachi 3:1; Psalm 118:26; Daniel 9:26; Zechariah 11:13; Haggai 2:7-9). Fulfilled: Matthew 21:12, etc. (Note: The Temple did not exist at certain periods in Jewish history, and it was finally destroyed in 70 A.D.)
Jesus’ crucifixion:
The precise timing of Jesus' crucifixion was also given to the Jews when God revealed to the prophet Daniel (9:24)
Price paid to hand Jesus over: The price of his betrayal will be thirty pieces of silver (Zech. 11:12). Fulfillment: Matt. 27:3-10.
They will divide his clothing and cast lots for them (Psalm 22:18). Fulfillment: John 19:23-24.
Israel: Independence 1948:
Ezekiel 37:21-22
and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. I will gather them from all around and bring them back into their own land. I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel. There will be one king over all of them and they will never again be two nations or be divided into two kingdoms.
Bible prophecy in respect of Egypt: Ezekiel 29:15
… I will make it so weak that it will never again rule over the nations.
Prophecy written: Between 593-571 BC
Prophecy fulfilled: Since the time of Ezekiel about 2500 years ago
Babylon would rule Judah for 70 years
Bible prophecy: Jeremiah 25:11-12
Prophecy written: Sometime between 626-586 BC
Prophecy fulfilled: About 609 BC to 539 BC
This is just a few prophecies, and could list quite a number of others, but this should be sufficient to prove that your claim of “no such thing” is not congruent with the facts, even if you do disagree with some of the ones mentioned.
I trust you will keep an open mind and not judge before you have evaluated facts. It is not hocus pocus stuff, but real, as is the prophecy that Jesus will return. Some say soon, looking at developments in world affairs. But who is to say?
