The article below suggests that the Islamic Imam Mahdi is the
Biblical Antichrist, who will establish a 7 year period of peace
on Earth, with Jesus Christ heading a one-world Government.

I don't reject this Islamic scenario, but it would necessitate
the Jews accepting an Islamic "Mahdi" as their "Moshiach", when
it is more likely that they are expecting an "observent" Jew,
who will be seen as eliminating the threat of Islam, which is
currently seeking to destroy Israel as part of its goal of
establishing a global Caliphate.
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Prophecy Clock Accelerates As Iran And US Talk
Added: Mar 13th, 2007 7:47 AM

Prophecy Clock Accelerates As Iran And US Talk

By Bill Wilson, Daily Jot News Service Senior Analyst

2007-03-12 -- WDC Media News -- WASH- Mar 12 - DJNS-- Iran, whose 
leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad believes he will usher in the seven year 
reign of Islam's messiah, has advanced the apocalyptic clock forward 
by demanding the United States withdraw its troops from Iraq and by
pressing the United Nations to drop its demands that Iran stop its
nuclear program. These direct challenges to the United States and 
to the U.N. Security Council accelerate the timetable of cataclysmic
events surrounding the explosive nature of the Middle East and are
steps toward fulfilling violent end time prophecies of both the Bible
and Islam's interpretations of the Koran.

In the Bible's Ezekiel 38, it is prophesied that Gog along with 
Persia, Ethiopia , Libya and other nations will come against Israel in 
a colossal end time battle where the weapons will burn for seven years.
Gog is widely accepted as Russia and Persia is Iran , where Libya and
Ethiopia represent Northern Africa . In Zechariah 12:2, it is
prophesied that in the latter days the Lord "will make Jerusalem a cup
of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege
against Judah and Jerusalem." Both of these Biblical prophecies
predict a massive battle, where in the last hour before Jerusalem 
is destroyed, the attacking nations will miraculously be defeated.

Islam has a different picture altogether. Islam believes that the
return of Jesus Christ will be accompanied by an Islamic messiah
figure, many believe to be the Mahdi. Together they will establish
justice and peace on earth, also through a tremendous battle. Islam
believes that Jesus Christ will return as a Muslim and will kill the
remaining Jews and Christians who refuse to worship allah. And Jesus
will rule as head of the one-world government subject to the Mahdi.
These prophecies are not necessarily found entirely in the Koran
itself, but through other prophecies over the centuries that are
widely accepted by today's Muslims.

Today's events with Iran and Russia are accelerating the prophecy
clocks forward. The prophecy clock accelerates further when American
politicians wish to pull out of Iraq, which is also the wish of Iran
and Russia. In nearly all the end time prophecies of Jews, Christians
and Muslims there are references to a huge battle, the deaths of many
and the establishment of a seven year reign of a one world government.
In the Bible, this is called the anti-Christ. In Islam, its called the
reign of Jesus Christ. In any case, whether you believe in the truth
of the Bible or the lie of Islam, battles are coming and the events 
of the day are hastening their arrival, according to the prophets.

Media Contact
Bill Wilson at bill{at}dailyjot.com

Story Source
http://www.dailyjot.com 

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Source: "Raiders News Updates"
http://www.raidersnewsnetwork.com/full.php?news=3626


Cheers, Steve..

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