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This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:13am On Oct 20 |
Fulfilled Biblical Prophecies Prove God’s Sovereignty Over Nations The Bible contains numerous prophecies concerning the fates of various nations, many of which have been fulfilled with astonishing accuracy. These prophecies serve to illustrate that the God who determined the future of these nations is indeed the Creator of the world. His word has come to pass exactly as foretold. 1. The Eternal Destruction of Assyria Prophecy: Assyria, a dominant empire of the ancient world, was prophesied to face total destruction, with its capital, Nineveh, reduced to ruins and the land scraped bare. Key Scripture: Micah 5:6 - "They will shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword... He will deliver us from the Assyrian when he invades our land." Nahum 3:17-19- "Your guards are like the locusts... Your shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria; your nobles lie down. Your people are scattered on the mountains with no one to gather them." Zephaniah 2:13 - "He will stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria, making Nineveh a desolation, dry as the desert." Micah’s prophecy (around 700 B.C.) foretold the fall of Assyria, culminating in 612 B.C. when the Babylonians and Medes invaded and completely destroyed Nineveh. Historical accounts detail how the invading army not only destroyed the city but also stripped the land of its resources—cutting down timber and scraping soil to use for building fortifications elsewhere. This is confirmed in Zephaniah 2:13, which emphasizes the complete desolation of Assyria. Archaeological findings have supported this narrative. The ruins of Nineveh lie buried under layers of earth, with evidence of destruction evident in the remnants of the once-thriving city. The Tigris River’s floods further eroded parts of Nineveh, symbolizing the literal "scraping" of the land as foretold in Scripture. Today, the site of Nineveh remains uninhabited, with no trace of the once-great empire of Assyria, just as the Bible foretold. God did exactly as He said He'll do against Assyria. Fulfillment: About 50 years after Micah’s prophecy, Nineveh was destroyed, and Assyria has remained desolate for over 2,600 years. 2. The Destruction of Babylon Prophecy: Babylon, the jewel of ancient kingdoms, was prophesied to fall and become a wasteland inhabited by wild animals, including jackals and owls. God said that Babylon would never be rebuilt again. Key Scripture: Isaiah 13:19-22 "Babylon, the jewel of kingdoms, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah... Owls will dwell there and wild goats will leap about." Jeremiah 51:26 - "No rock will be taken from you for a cornerstone, nor any stone for a foundation, for you will be desolate forever." Isaiah's prophecy (around 700 B.C.) foretold Babylon’s destruction, predicting that it would become desolate. In 539 B.C., the city was captured by the Persians under Cyrus the Great. However, the prophecy about Babylon’s complete desolation became fully fulfilled around 100AD. Attempts to rebuild Babylon began shortly after its fall, with notable efforts by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. His plans were thwarted by his untimely death. The most ambitious attempt came in the late 20th century when Saddam Hussein sought to rebuild Babylon. Despite his efforts to restore the city as a showcase of Iraqi heritage, those attempts also fell short, leading to further ruin instead of restoration. No man can rebuild what God has destroyed. The ruins of Babylon have become a habitat for wildlife, with reports of owls and jackals making their homes among the remains. This is exactly what God said He'll do to Babylon, and He has done as He has said. Fulfillment: The initial downfall of Babylon occurred about 161 years after Isaiah’s prophecy, and the city has remained a desolate ruin, with no successful attempts at rebuilding, fulfilling the prophecy completely. 2600 years later, Babylon remain in ruins with jackals and owls and other wild animals inhabiting the desolate place. Bible prophecy fulfilled even to the animals that would roam the ancient world power. 3. The Regathering of Israel Prophecy: God promised that after being scattered among the nations, Israel would be regathered to its homeland. He declared that He would "raise a signal for the nations", prompting them to assist in this return. Key Scripture: Isaiah 11:12 - "He will raise a signal for the nations and will assemble the banished of Israel and gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth." Isaiah delivered this prophecy around 700 B.C. This miraculous event came to fruition in 1948, when the modern State of Israel was established. The United Nations, perhaps unknowingly, responded to the "signal to the Nations" mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy by voting for the creation of Israel. Jews from all corners of the earth began to return to their ancestral homeland, fulfilling God’s word in remarkable detail. Fulfillment: Approximately 2,648 years after Isaiah’s prophecy, Israel was regathered, marking the fulfillment of a prophecy awaited for nearly two millennia. Most significantly, God said He'll raise a signal to the Nations to facilitate the return of the Jews to their land. The United Nations fulfilled the prophecy without knowing what they were doing. God is indeed sovereign over the Nations. 4. Egypt as a Lowly Nation Prophecy: Egypt, once a powerful empire, was prophesied to become a lowly nation that would never rise again to prominence among the nations. Key Scripture: Ezekiel 29:14-15 - "I will bring back the captives of Egypt... It will be a lowly kingdom. It will never again exalt itself above the nations." Ezekiel’s prophecy was delivered around 593-571 B.C. Egypt’s decline began after the Babylonian conquest in 605 B.C. during which period the Egyptians were scattered in captivity. God brought back the captivity of Egypt as prophesied. Egypt became a nation again. However, over the centuries, Egypt has been ruled by various foreign powers, including the Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans. Despite its significant historical contributions, Egypt has never regained the dominance it once held and remains a developing nation today. The God who said He would do this to mighty Egypt, and went ahead to do it as we can clearly see today, is a God worthy of all honour. Fulfillment: Approximately 34 years after Ezekiel’s prophecy, Egypt’s decline began and has continued for thousands of years, fulfilling the prophecy precisely. 5. The Prophecy of Cyrus Prophecy: Cyrus the Great was prophesied by name over 150 years before his birth, indicating that he would play a pivotal role in allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple after the first scattering of Israel. At the time of the prophecy, Israel was not scattered, and there was no one called Cyrus, king of Persia. But the prophecy said Israel would scatter, be registered, and be helped to return to Jerusalem by a yet to be born king whose name would be Cyrus. Key Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3- "Thus says the Lord to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held... I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places." This prophecy, delivered by Isaiah around 700 B.C., declared the birth and rise of Cyrus, who would conquer Babylon and issue a decree allowing the Jews to return to their homeland in 538 B.C. This was a remarkable demonstration of God’s sovereignty, as He called Cyrus "His anointed" despite that Cyrus was not yet born, and after he was born, he knew no God called Yahweh. This prophecy not only foretold Cyrus's name but also outlined the specific actions he would take. Is God not worthy of all reverence? Fulfillment: The prophecy was fulfilled approximately 150 years after it was declared, showcasing God’s ability to declare the future accurately and sovereignly guide historical events. Conclusion: God’s Sovereignty Over Nations is indisputable. The detailed fulfillment of these prophecies shows that God not only created the world but also controls the course of history. The destruction of Assyria and Babylon, the regathering of Israel, the humbling of Egypt, and the rise of Cyrus all point to the sovereignty of the God of the Bible. His Word stands true, and His prophecies have come to pass exactly as spoken. The history of these nations serves as a testament to God's unwavering authority over the fate of all nations. As I round up this piece, let's look at one other prophecy about Israel. Amos 9:15 (NIV): "And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the Lord thy God." Context: God said He will plant them. We all know that this prophesy has been fulfilled since 1948 when God raised the signal to the Nations, and the United Nations unknowingly fulfilled the mind of God. Now, God said once He has planted them, they can never again be uprooted from their base. Do think Iran, Russia, Hezbollah or any nation of the world can uproot Israel contrary to God's intentions? Do you think that the God that destroyed Assyria and Babylon, and humbled Egypt according to His declaration would not be able to uphold His Word about Israel today? Is there any other god out there that has demonstrated control or sovereignty over the Nations as the Yahweh Almighty? All these 4 points from the book of Amos 9, are fulfilling before our eyes in our own day: 1. Restoration of David's fallen tent (v. 11) 2. Reconstruction of ruins (v. 11) 3. Planting in their own land (v. 15) 4. Never being uprooted again (v15) Israel is currently fighting wars on 7 fronts, why do you think they cannot be defeated? Israel is a strong Nation, not because America supports Israel but because, God, the Creator of the universe is watching over His Word upon the nation to bring it to pass. Men must therefore fear and tremble before the God of Israel. He is the Sovereign over all of creation. 1 Like |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:46am On Oct 20 |
Fulfilled Prophecies Evidently Confirmf God's Sovereignty The Bible contains numerous prophecies about nations and empires. The ones up there are just very few. The staggering amount of prophecies and their fulfilment is overwhelming. We're talking about prophecies that have been remarkably fulfilled. Let's see this example about Tyre, one of the great nations of ancient times. It's quite unbelievable that Tyre can be destroyed. Tyre's Destruction (Ezekiel 26:3-5, 14): Ezekiel prophesied Tyre's destruction, specifying that it would be invaded, its walls breached, and its stones scattered. In 586 BCE, Nebuchadnezzar conquered Tyre, and later, Alexander the Great destroyed the city and did exactly what the scriptures foretold without knowing what he was doing. Fulfilled prophecies over nations serve as powerful evidence for: 1. God's existence 2. His creation of the world 3. His involvement in human history The accuracy and specificity of these prophecies defy natural explanation, pointing to a divine Author who shapes the course of human events. 1 Like |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 4:18pm On Oct 20 |
"The Lord reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne." - Psalm 47:8 This is nothing but the truth. God's sovereignty extends far beyond individual lives to encompass the vast expanse of human history and the rise and fall of nations. The Bible declares: 1. God appoints leaders: "He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings." - Daniel 2:21 2. God orchestrates global events: "The Lord works out everything to its proper end." - Proverbs 16:4 3. God judges nations: "For the Lord will judge all mankind." - Romans 3:6 Examples from history: 1. Assyria's downfall (Zephaniah 2:13-15) 2. Babylon's rise and fall (Daniel 2, 4) 3. Israel's restoration (Amos 9:14-15) God's sovereignty ensures: 1. Justice: Nations will be held accountable. 2. Purpose: History unfolds according to God's plan. 3. Hope: God's kingdom will ultimately prevail. Scriptures: - Psalm 22:28: "For dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations." - Isaiah 40:15-17: "The nations are like a drop in a bucket." - Revelation 11:15: "The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord." |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 6:41pm On Oct 20 |
This is why everyone everywhere must give honour to the God of Israel. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 6:44pm On Oct 20 |
If you do not believe in God, just look at Israel and get wisdom. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 6:58am On Oct 21 |
Submitting to God's Sovereignty Humans must submit to God's sovereignty because: He created us (Genesis 1:27) He sustains us (Acts 17:28) He knows all (Psalm 139:1-4) He is all-powerful (Job 42:2) Submitting to God's sovereignty: Brings purpose and meaning to life (Jeremiah 29:11) Provides strength in times of uncertainty (Isaiah 41:10) Guarantees eternal hope (John 3:16) Fosters humility and dependence on Him (Proverbs 3:5-6) By surrendering to God's sovereignty, we: Recognize His authority Trust His goodness Obey His will Find peace and rest "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways." - Isaiah 55:9 |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 3:19pm On Oct 21 |
How do you know those things where not written after the facts...? The God of Cyrus was Marduk..which is also the God the Jews worship, but with a different name...He is also the same as Olodumare, Chineke, Osanobua, Abassi...etc. same God different nomenclature.. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 6:30pm On Oct 22 |
sonmvayina: Everything I wrote up there were from historical records. Check the dates. All historians agree on these. And no! Yahweh is not Marduk. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 7:57pm On Oct 22 |
GothamCities: I know.. Marduk is not yaweh. Yaweh is one of the 70 sons of Enlil... Marduk is Hashem.. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:17pm On Oct 22 |
sonmvayina: You don't know Yahweh. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 11:23am On Oct 23 |
GothamCities: I don't want to know him... I only reverence my creator and it's not yahweh. YHVH Me and YOD HEH VAH HEH...Which has to do with Gods power. God is not a "thing" .just like CHINEKE in Igbo which means "the spirit that creates"... Which is still about power... |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 12:12pm On Oct 23 |
sonmvayina: Has your god any control over the nations? Can you prove it? It's not by force that Yahweh should be your God. But just know that the gods that didn't create the world shall be destroyed out of the world. There's only one Creator. His name is Yahweh. He has proven Himself to be the Creator. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 12:32pm On Oct 23 |
GothamCities: No, you have been lied to... Yahweh is one of the 70 sons of Enlil who is married to Asherah. They are the Baals and Asherah mentioned in the books of kings.. The creator of the universe is not a thing, people only reverence its power. The Creator has many references according to different languages on earth. To the yorubas it is Olodumare To the igbos it is CHINEKE To the binis it is Osanobua To the Ishans, it is Osanobua To the Jews it is Hashem To the Babylonians, it was Marduk To the Romans, it was Jupiter To the ancient Egyptian, it was Ra To the Indians it was Brahma/Vishnu.. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 12:41pm On Oct 23 |
sonmvayina: I have a lot of proofs. You have none. A meagre percentage of my proofs are on this thread. Please go through again with an open mind. Yahweh is none of the listed. Thank you. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 8:11pm On Oct 23 |
GothamCities: I believe you... Yahweh is none of the listed... Yahweh is one of the 70 sons of Enlil. The listed are all different name for the creator in different languages...just like an English man will say spoon while a yoruba man will say sibi.... They both represent the same thing in different languages... Do you understand? |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:34pm On Oct 23 |
sonmvayina: The Creator has no father. If He has a father, He would not be the Creator. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 8:49pm On Oct 23 |
GothamCities: You are not following.. The God the Jews worship is not called yaweh. They don't call it that because the name Yahweh belongs to one of the 70 sons of Enlil who where the kings ruling the 70 kingdoms in Deuteronomy 10:1-32. The Jews use the name Hashem. Do you understand now? |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:57pm On Oct 23 |
sonmvayina: I've seen them using the name Hashen. There are Hebrew songs I know that also mention the name Hashem but Hashem is not found in the Torah. Yahweh is an unspoken name of the God of the Jews. For reverence, they do not voice the name. They use Hashem instead. Yahweh has no father actually. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 7:26pm On Oct 24 |
GothamCities: Yahweh is the name of one of the 70 sons of Enlil...married to Asherah. The Jews worship the creator of the universe and it's name is not Yahweh. YHWH is does not mean Yahweh..it means YOD HEH WEH HEH...it means "lord most high".. Not a proper name. There is so much confusion concerning this things..because most people think Moses wrote the Torah, No, Moses did not write the Torah, it was written by Ezra when they returned from the Babylonian exile...so most of the information in it where adapted from Babylonian myths. So many misinformation out there. You have to really look for the information if you so desire it.. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:56am On Oct 25 |
sonmvayina: YHWH is not voiced. The English translators may be wrong, so for now I'll agree with you until I find your position to be wrong. The story about Ezra writing the Torah is a conspiracy theory at best. The BOOK OF THE LAW existed before Ezra. There are so many references to it in the Bible ever before Ezra was born. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 3:13pm On Oct 25 |
GothamCities:Ezra was the one who created Judaism as the national religion of the Israelites. He wrote the Torah from the priestly sources.... When they came out from the Babylonians exile.. According to Isaiah, they did not even know who the real God was. That was why God(Marduk )used Nebuchadnezzar to bring every one to Babylon so they can learn about him. It was God(Marduk) who used Cyrus to send everyone back to their respective lands. Since Ezra was knowledgeable in the laws of God, he was given all the required assistance to write it and take it along to teach his people.. Google Cyrus or Cyrus cylindrical seal.... See also Isaiah 45:1-7 |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 3:43pm On Oct 25 |
sonmvayina: This is a wrong position. Even while in Babylon, we know of Daniel and several other Jews who actually know God. How many years did they spend in Babylon for them to have forgotten who God was? Only 70yrs. Let's not forget that the Israelites actually have a tradition of instructing their kids from youth. There are books of the law in existence before Ezra. Ezra might have created Judahism, or preferably, let's say Ezra organized the Jewish religion since the religion had neither name nor organization before Ezra. But, it is evident from Scriptures that the Israelites already had a religion before Ezra. The religion even had a book. Ezra may copy the book for the sake of its preservation. Ezra cannot be said to be the writer of the Torah. I also disagree with you that God is Marduk. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 4:26pm On Oct 25 |
GothamCities: I am talking about real history... Not the propaganda they wrote.. There is a big difference. Well you only need to read about Cyrus the great. And what Isaiah says in Isaiah 45:1-7 This is what is written in Cyrus cylindrical seal. I have screen shot it for you. Compare to what is written in Isaiah 45:1-7 See if you can make the connection.. See also screen shot of Isaiah 45:1-7 Especially verse 1
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Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 5:40pm On Oct 25 |
sonmvayina: Nothing in the screenshots suggests that Ezra wrote the Torah or that the God of Israel is Marduk. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 7:10pm On Oct 25 |
GothamCities: Are you that dumb..? I am saying that the Jews worship the creator of heaven who is represented by the 4 letters YHWH. Who is also Marduk in the Babylonian religion... That was the purpose of the screen shot. For that of the Torah, study real history...not the propaganda they wrote.. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 7:15pm On Oct 25 |
sonmvayina: I have studied real history and also have my good judgments. Not conspiracy theories. You must be the one who is dumb. How does the screenshot you posted prove that the God the Israelites worship is the same as Marduk of the Babylonians? |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 8:00pm On Oct 25 |
GothamCities: You are actually dumb.. YHWH is the who held Cyrus hand to free all his captives. The cylinder seal is saying it was Marduk who told him to enter into Babylonian to free everyone... So Marduk = YHWH = creator of the universe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIsx_tb-DFk?si=kxMnAKI-kvv-3UVy |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 8:09pm On Oct 25 |
sonmvayina: You're really dumb! Too dumb for that matter! Why Cyrus might think it was Marduk that was helping him, it was actually YHWH. Cyrus didn't know YHWH. 150yrs before Cyrus was born, YHWH already foretold about Cyrus. Isaiah 45:4 "For the sake of my servant Jacob and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, giving you a title, though you do not know me." It is the height of dumbness to think that since YHWH helped Cyrus, and Cyrus worshipped Marduk, hence YHWH is Marduk. Very unintelligent conclusion. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 8:49pm On Oct 25 |
GothamCities: Believe what you will.. I don't have the the time to spoon feed any adult. When you grow up you will know.. |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by GothamCities: 9:01pm On Oct 25 |
sonmvayina: Spoon-feed who? Grow up to what exactly? You're telling me Marduk is YHWH just because YHWH helped Cyrus and you still have the guts to be telling me to grow up? Do you actually listen to yourself? I can prove to you from the Bible itself that Ezra didn't write the Torah and that YHWH is not Marduk. You're actually the one who should grow up. That's the problem you get when you swallow all the garbages you find online without doing your own research! |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 8:24am On Oct 26 |
GothamCities: The Jews reverence the creator of the universe The creator of the universe in Babylonian mythology is Marduk.. Just like the creator of the universe in igbo mythology is Chineke.... So do the simple maths.. I know you are using the misleading portion of Jeremiah to judge, well you should do more research on who actually wrote the text and why.... Well, like I said, when you really grow up, you will learn... |
Re: This is why Everyone Everywhere Must Give Honour to the God of Israel. by sonmvayina(m): 8:26am On Oct 26 |
GothamCities: Believe what you like.. The truth is the truth.....whatever you believe does not change it... |
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