7 Minutes to Midnight - ARTICLE SERIES DIRECTORY - The Prophetic World Clock

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If anyone remembers what "The Doomsday Clock" is and what it represents, THIS PAGE IS NOT ABOUT IT! For those that do not remember, the original Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock face, that was created and has been maintained since 1947, by the board of directors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists at the University of Chicago. It reflects the state of the world affairs in relation to how close the world is to estimated global disaster. The closer the clock is to midnight, the closer we are to that becoming a world reality. In 1947, during the Cold War, the clock was started at 7 minutes to midnight and was subsequently advanced or rewound per the state of the world and its prospects for nuclear war. Setting the clock is relatively arbitrary, and decided by the directors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reflecting these global affairs. It has been as close as 2 minutes to midnight (1953 - when the U.S. & Soviet Union tested multiple thermonuclear devices in a single year); and as far away as 17 minutes (1991 - U.S. & Soviet Union signing of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty). As of January 14, 2010, the Doomsday Clock now stands at six minutes to midnight. Since its creation, the time on the clock has changed 19 times.

We are using this same analogy in this article to reflect an entirely different form of pending world crisis. That would be the coming of the "Great Tribulation Period" as foretold by Biblical Prophecy. Our clock will be referred to as starting in 1948 instead, marking the beginning of the "Prophetic Countdown", when the Jewish Agency from the State of Israel declared its independence, thus creating and re-establishing itself as a sovereign nation.

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OUR CLOCK represents the last seven years of the "Common Era" (C.E. or A.D. Anno Domini) traditionally reckoned as the era following the conception or birth of Jesus of Nazareth, with C.E. counting the years since the start of this epoch.

THE TIME on the "Prophetic Clock", is shown as "7 minutes 'till Midnight", reflecting the last seven years of this age, which is the point in time that we are rapidly approaching now.

"And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom [Christ the Lord] is coming; go out to meet him!’" (Matthew 25: NKJ)

This of course referring to the seven years of the "Great Tribulation Period", the final end of this age and the start of the next, the coming Kingdom of Christ on Earth for the next 1000 years. The time on the clock will ONLY change when that day finally arrives; until the final minutes start counting down it will remain at (11:53 C.E.).

This IS NOT the "Doomsday Clock" either (at least not for the "saved" believers), but reflects a time for great rejoicing in the next age that is coming and a message of hope and salvation for the rest of the world; all those who have not found the love and grace of the Lord God yet.

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"Assuredly, I say to you, THIS GENERATION will by no means pass away till all these things take place." (Matthew 24:34)

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There is a Message of HOPE for the WORLD!

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Even though everything we have discussed and shown thus far seems to depict a tragic and fateful end for our world, that is actually NOT THE CASE! The state of humanity's existence does not end in chaos or complete destruction at this time. Nor will these events leave the whole world in a panicked state of confusion, always to be frustrated in futile attempts trying to achieve a Utopian existence. The "Great Tribulation" period is only for a few short years and is merely a transitional period at end of an age. A NEW AGE IS COMING immediately thereafter!

"...SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT TROUBLED; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6 NKJ)

"All these are the beginning of birth pains [sorrows]." (Matthew 24:8 NIV-KJV)

This is probably the most accurate representation of the entire "Great Tribulation" event. "Birth pains" are very discomforting and often quite painful. A new birth involves "labor" which is an extremely strenuous and exhausting process (ask any woman who has endured this). The end result however, is "relief" from this labor and suffering because a "new life" is then born!

That is exactly what will transpire in this world. We are in the final chapter of an old and worn out age of civilization. A grand and glorious new age lies directly ahead for those of us that endure and have accepted the Lord God.

In the final part of the prophetic dream to King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:34-35), a gigantic stone is seen as falling from the heavens, striking and destroying the statue of the image. The statue completely dissolves into dust but a great mountain rises in its place that fills the whole Earth. The Lord further interprets this vision for the prophet (Daniel 2:44-45) and likewise we can now draw a similar conclusion of what it represents. Basically, the entire system of mankind's government and religion on the Earth will be brought to an abrupt end, as Christ the "messiah" returns to claim His Kingdom. What lies beyond the "Great Tribulation" is the birth of a new and glorious society in the world, a true utopia with Jesus Christ the "messiah" as its King. This is the "blessed hope" for all of mankind to rejoice in! The problems currently facing our world today will be once and forever resolved.

"These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." (Revelation 7:14-17 NIV)

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF ALL THESE PROPHECIES

Therefore, these sometimes frightening words of prophecy are really a harbinger of hope to those who are searching for God today. It is through our belief that Christ died for our sins (John 3:16) and faith in His second coming (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18), that we are all "saved" and will enter into the coming Kingdom of Heaven along with Him.

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers SALVATION TO ALL PEOPLE. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." (Titus 2:11–13 NIV)

"He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming quickly.' Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." (Revelation 22:20-21)

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