Changes

==[[Evangelical]] [[Futurism (Christian eschatology)]] and the Oracle of Damascus==

==[[Evangelical]] Futurism (Christian eschatology) and the Oracle of Damascus==

The “Oracle of [[Damascus]]” or “Burden of Damascus” is recorded in {{bibleverse||Isaiah|17:1-14|NKJV}}, as well as in associated passages found in {{bibleverse||Zechariah|9:1-8|NKJV}} and {{bibleverse||Jeremiah|49:23-27|NKJV}}.  These Bible passages – and some say {{bibleverse||Amos|1:3-5|NKJV}} – are considered prophetic by most [[Evangelical]] Christians who embrace [[Futurism (Christian eschatology)]].  Furthermore, some Futurists<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gracethrufaith.com/ikvot-hamashiach/confirming-the-sequence-of-end-times-events/ |title=Evangelical Futurists like Jack Kelley}} </ref> consider {{bibleverse||Psalm|83|NKJV}} as an allusion to [[Israel]]’s immediate neighbors conspiring to destroy Israel as a “Latter Day’s” phenomenon.  These Futurists claim that the Bible says modern-day [[Damascus]] will finally come to a quick, devastating and permanent end.  They see the opening of {{bibleverse||Isaiah|17:1|NKJV}} in no uncertain terms to mean the utter destruction by the world’s oldest, continually-inhabited city<ref>{{cite web |url=http://britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/150420/Damascus |title=Encyclopedia Britannica}} </ref>—an event heretofore which has never been fulfilled, therefore, it still must be considered a prophecy yet future:

The “Oracle of [[Damascus]]” or “Burden of Damascus” is recorded in {{bibleverse||Isaiah|17:1-14|NKJV}}, as well as in associated passages found in {{bibleverse||Zechariah|9:1-8|NKJV}} and {{bibleverse||Jeremiah|49:23-27|NKJV}}.  These Bible passages – and some say {{bibleverse||Amos|1:3-5|NKJV}} – are considered prophetic by most Evangelical Christians who embrace Futurism (Christian eschatology).  Furthermore, some Futurists<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gracethrufaith.com/ikvot-hamashiach/confirming-the-sequence-of-end-times-events/ |title=Evangelical Futurists like Jack Kelley}} </ref> consider {{bibleverse||Psalm|83|NKJV}} as an allusion to [[Israel]]’s immediate neighbors conspiring to destroy Israel as a “Latter Day’s” phenomenon.  These Futurists claim that the Bible says modern-day [[Damascus]] will finally come to a quick, devastating and permanent end.  They see the opening of {{bibleverse||Isaiah|17:1|NKJV}} in no uncertain terms to mean the utter destruction by the world’s oldest, continually-inhabited city<ref>{{cite web |url=http://britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/150420/Damascus |title=Encyclopedia Britannica}} </ref>—an event heretofore which has never been fulfilled, therefore, it still must be considered a prophecy yet future:

<blockquote>

<blockquote>

</blockquote>  

</blockquote>  

The devastation of Damascus will be caused by the future State of [[Israel]] as a result of the [[Samson Option]] in response to her very survival.  {{bibleverse||Isaiah|17:9|NKJV}} states:

The devastation of Damascus will be caused by the future State of [[Israel]] as a result of the Samson Option in response to her very survival.  {{bibleverse||Isaiah|17:9|NKJV}} states:

<blockquote>

<blockquote>

</blockquote>

</blockquote>

Nathan Jones<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lamblion.us/2008/08/prophetic-end-of-damascus.html |title=Nathan Jones of Lamb and Lion Ministries}} </ref> of the Lamb and Lion Ministries Blog – (the [[Evangelical]] [[Premillenial]] ministry of [[David Reagan]]) suggests that an Israeli “nuclear warhead” will spell the demise of Damascus.  Jones cites Israeli Prime Minister [[Ehud Olmert]] in his remarks as indicative of Israel’s ultimate quest for survival wherein Israel “would not hold back” if renewed attacks by [[Hezbollah]] were to inflict Israel once again (See:  [[2006 Lebanon War]]).

Nathan Jones<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lamblion.us/2008/08/prophetic-end-of-damascus.html |title=Nathan Jones of Lamb and Lion Ministries}} </ref> of the Lamb and Lion Ministries Blog – (the Evangelical Premillenial ministry of David Reagan) suggests that an Israeli “nuclear warhead” will spell the demise of Damascus.  Jones cites Israeli Prime Minister [[Ehud Olmert]] in his remarks as indicative of Israel’s ultimate quest for survival wherein Israel “would not hold back” if renewed attacks by [[Hezbollah]] were to inflict Israel once again (See:  2006 Lebanon War).

    

    

<blockquote>

<blockquote>

</blockquote>

</blockquote>

Jones suggests that Russia’s recent incursion into [[Georgia]] (See: [[2008 South Ossetia War]]) foretells the lead-up to another yet future conflict, the [[Gog Magog]] War in which [[Russia]] allied with [[Iran]] ([[Persia]]) will descend upon the mountains of Israel in the [[End Times]] ({{bibleverse||Ezekiel|38-39|NKJV}}); therefore,

Jones suggests that Russia’s recent incursion into [[Georgia]] (See: 2008 South Ossetia War) foretells the lead-up to another yet future conflict, the Gog Magog War in which [[Russia]] allied with [[Iran]] ([[Persia]]) will descend upon the mountains of Israel in the [[End Times]] ({{bibleverse||Ezekiel|38-39|NKJV}}); therefore,

   

   

<blockquote>

<blockquote>

As the Middle East heats up with Russian on the move and the Iranian President’s (See:  [[President of Iran]]) rhetoric against Israel, the players are all playing and positioning themselves for a possible prophetic scenario. The consequence of this will put Israel in a very precarious position; with their back against the wall, Israel may use their nukes and fulfill the ‘Damascus’ prophecy found in [[Isaiah]] and [[Jeremiah]]. (“The Prophetic End of Damascus"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lamblion.us/2008/08/prophetic-end-of-damascus.html |title=The Prophetic End of Damascus}} </ref> Lamb and Lion Ministries, August 19, 2008)

As the Middle East heats up with Russian on the move and the current (April, 2009) Iranian President’s rhetoric against Israel, the players are all playing and positioning themselves for a possible prophetic scenario. The consequence of this will put Israel in a very precarious position; with their back against the wall, Israel may use their nukes and fulfill the ‘Damascus’ prophecy found in [[Isaiah]] and [[Jeremiah]]. (“The Prophetic End of Damascus"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lamblion.us/2008/08/prophetic-end-of-damascus.html |title=The Prophetic End of Damascus}} </ref> Lamb and Lion Ministries, August 19, 2008)

</blockquote>

</blockquote>

Premillenarian [[Ray Stedman]] affirms:

Premillenarian Ray Stedman (formerly of Peninsula Bible Church of Palo Alto, CA) affirms:

<blockquote>

<blockquote>