With these thoughts in mind we are ready to consider the following statement. - This fact is made so plain by Josiah Litch that we present his words: {1872 JNA, S23D 33.2}, " 'The daily sacrifice' is the present reading of the English text. We have already noted that the Lord disting-uishes between "the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter", Rev. 0+ But whatever phase of the subject is presented, uplift Jesus as the center of all hope, "the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright and morning Star." Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 118. Colossians 1:16. Begin quote: Ruben Gonzales, Genesis of History, The Fourth Kingdom (2008) p 29-39. 0000001043 00000 n As J.N Andrews states: THERE ARE TWO "DESOLATIONS" IN DAN. Failure One: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go. Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated. Matt 26:44-45. As Herods temple was built and expanded upon the foundations of the temple of Nehemiah even so the New World Order will build upon the foundations of the medieval Papacy and expanded by the Jesuits through their Medici learning. Establishes 1844 and the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary as the only possible linguistic understanding of Daniel 8:14. While Sumerian had become a dead language as soon as Nimrods kingdom unravelled, Sargon preserved the Sumerian cuneiform writing in the same way that the Latin alphabet remains today while Latin as a language is unused. . Those who feel their need of the special help of God will ask Him who is the Source of all wisdom to supply their necessities. Time periods placed upon this chart were never to be a test for Gods people again. The fourth metal is diverse in that the iron is mixed with clay in the feet. That is, the people will not have another message upon definite time. Dennis Hokama, Does Adventism have a Pagan foundation, Adventist Currents, 1987, p20-29. When therefore you shall hear the fables the Egyptians tell about the godstheir wanderings, cutting to pieces, and many such like mishaps you ought to bear in mind what has been above stated, and not to suppose that any of them happened or was done in the manner related In the same way must you hear the stories about the gods, and receive them from such as interpret mythology, in a reverent and philosophic spirit, both performing constantly and observing the established rites of the worship, and believing that no sacrifice nor act is more well pleasing to the gods, than is the holding the true faith with respect to them, so will you escape an evil no less great than Atheism, namely, Superstition. In other words the details of the legends were not actually true and the only important thing was to obey the established religion (as dictated by the priests) and draw spiritual conclusions from them. I have seen that the 1843 chart was directed by the hand of the Lord, and that it should not be altered; that the figures were as He wanted them; that His hand was over and hid a mistake in some of the figures, so that none could see it, until His hand was removed Then I saw in relation to the "daily" (Daniel 8:12) that the word "sacrifice" was supplied by man's wisdom, and does not belong to the text, and that the Lord gave the correct view of it to those who gave the [75]judgment hour cry. %PDF-1.4 the visions of the Book of the Prophet Daniel. Put your mind to the tax. Never rest satisfied with a partial knowledge of the truth, pieced out with some weak suppositions. Num. But no such thing as sacrifice is found in the original. Inspiration strongly counters this dangerous notion. Adventism is builtfirstupon Millers rules of the literal and only using a symbol when it does not read naturally. The number of days indicated would, if literal, be an insignificant length of time for any kingdom to retain power, and the kingdoms there brought to view did actually exist for a much longer period. The study of the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He crossed the Euphrates, defeated the Mushki and the remnants of the Hittites and claimed to have reached the Black Sea. A comparative literary study of Daniel and Revelation by Sims, James H., 1995, Mellen Biblical Press edition, in English God had called Abraham out of Babylon and promised to make him a great nation and bless him. In 1120 BC, the collapse of the Hittite Empire permitted the Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser I, to found the Assyrian empire. The books of Daniel and Revelation are at the very heart of Adventism. Both books have imagery related to "the beast", Both books prophesize events that will occur in the "end times", Both books adress the role Israel will play on the world scene in the future, Both books deal with time frames - Daniel's 70 weeks, the 1,000 days of Revelation - lots of number symbolism/prophecy in both books. The next great king we encounter in the book of Genesis after Nimrod was Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, who, either by conquest or treaty, was also ruler of Shinar (Mesopotamia), Ellasar (Hurrians), Hattia (Hittites) and Canaan: And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations; That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled. It is interesting note that Nehemiah's temple was built in seven weeks or 49 years according to Daniel 9:25. Many customs and religious practices have been preserved and handed down to us from Babel. RESEARCH PAPERS: You are required to write two (2) research papers (8-10 double-spaced typewritten pages in MLA format) during the course complete with bibliography showing resources consulted. Study Revelation in connection with Daniel, for . In addition, both books describe prophecies, or visions of the future, which the authors claim to have had, and some of these visions have to do with eschatology, or the study of the last days or the end time. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. A meaningful answer to the question how long shall be the vision found in Dan 8:13 can only be found in the pagan work of the little horn being lifted up into the work of the Papacy or the transgression of desolation. EW 74.2. 0000009630 00000 n 0000001746 00000 n As Gods way is in the sanctuary we see a pattern of one heavenly sanctuary and three earthly ones involved in four apostasies. I turned to look for the Advent people in the world, but could not find them, when a voice said to me, "Look again, and look a little higher." When Medo-Persia fell, and was succeeded by Grecia, it was overturned the second time. The 10 horns. 1. Abrahams call prefigured the return of the Jewish exiles to Palestine to restore the temple and its worship at the rise of the Medo-Persian Empire, as described by Ezra and Nehemiah. Plead with the Lord for an understanding of His Word. ou*3B=|{@J0M6KDtgK,~A"XgvyV-7Dn9 JJ& al+>2a-@ !FN}S2+"t4!.VV yfN&mhsI.SbE&~oNk4o9INA M3w^`x]Du[QWFui#NA4d|>#r]JR0:g-. The light that Daniel received from God was given especially for these last days.--TM 112, 113 (1896). (13) I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. The Law of Moses tells us: Deu 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established. History is being repeated and will be repeated. Over the past centuries, many authors have commented on the Sumerian origins of many of our modern religious festivals and traditions. K~?f' [/)1;*48ptJnZQk(z &$5'p>khst*r~PqJ/JK[H/& 4A:w(2?P+F\(U@He)d ~DzDl2tdX`DOfg3AvFUL There are a number of other considerations, but my appeal to all Bible students who are serious about building on the solid Adventist platform is that our first duty is to know intimately the Scriptural interpretations of our pioneers and the reasons for those positions so that we can indeed build upon that foundation. During the time of Rome, the second fourth kingdom sequence, The Son of God became the first begotten from the dead with his death and resurrection. 0000005927 00000 n One of the many blessings of being connected to the Advent movement is the fact that its foundations were laid in the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation which flowered into the midnight cry of 1844. He then waged war on Elam and conquered Egypt. The movement from 1840-44 is compared to the work of the fourth angel of Revelation 14. The Greek historian Herodotus (450 BC) confirms the divine destruction of Sennacheribs army. The response of history to the voice of prophecy. There was one tent sanctuary and two temple sanctuaries. Another dimension to this situation are the several inspired statements calling upon Gods people to dig deeper into the books of Daniel and Revelation for there is much light yet to be discovered. Note: As a senior level class you are expected to use scholarly bibliographic sources in your paper. Both Daniel, chapter 7, and Revelation, chapter 13, speak of a beast, or evil person, that rises up speaking great things and blasphemies. When union existed, before 1844, nearly all were united on the correct view of the "daily"; but in the confusion since 1844, other views have been embraced, and darkness and confusion have followed. This is acknowledged on all hands. Matt 26:40,41, Failure Two: Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done. And I hold the keys of death and Hades. 5}. Exo 5:2. The prophecy in the eleventh of Daniel has nearly reached its complete fulfillment. 0000003686 00000 n You have remained in right site to start getting this info. - Prophetic Expositions, Vol. Angels are God's ministers, radiant with the light ever flowing from His presence and speeding on rapid wing to execute His will. 0000000776 00000 n The visions shown to Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel were actual God telling them the future from things that had occurred in the beginning. Although Bible scholars differ in their interpretations of the details of the prophecies in the two books, there are many remarkable similarities. ST Nov 30, 1882. Time has not been a test since 1844, and it will never again be a test. When one stands upon the foundations of the Midnight Cry there is no room for any reapplication of the 1260, 1290, 1335 and the 2300 days. Two years after his ascension, Babylonia rebelled and Sennacherib assembled his army, retook Babylon and placed a new king on the Babylonian throne. This light shone all along the path and gave light for their feet so that they might not stumble. (43) And he came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. History is being repeated. The time periods listed on the 1843 chart were just as God wished them. [259] The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner in which they are received." The apostle Paul spoke to this principle in establishing the Gentile Christian Church. Also in Daniel the symbol of the little horn is said to be in action for a time, times and half a time. Common people all over the world can readily see the principle of apostate Christianity supplanting or absorbing paganism as a historical reality and as an on-going principle observable even today. 0000004014 00000 n We are plainly told: Psa 77:13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary. Note the following: Ecc 3:15 That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past. They also say that this beast makes war against the saints and wins. Isa 46:9-10 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, (10) Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Rev 10:5-6 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, (6) And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: Posted Dec 20, 2015 Nimrod is the biblical name of Gilgamesh the famous Sumerian king. Comparing Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 Author: Professor Walter J. Veith, PhD Publish date: Jun 26, 2009 Summary: Revelation 13 discusses two beasts: the beast from the sea and the beast from the earth. Hebrews 1:3. The first is the mystical or spiritualizing system invented by Origen, to the shame of sound criticism and the curse of Christendom; the second is the system of literal interpretation, used by such men as Tyndale, Luther, and all the Reformers, and furnishing the basis for every advance step which has thus far been made in the reformation from 0000006915 00000 n For this reason, the city was known as Babel, meaning confusion in Hebrew. They are two desolating powers, which were to desolate the sanctuary and the host." 0000010466 00000 n 0000004125 00000 n Sadly this failure would be repeated. That night the Bible records that an angel of the Lord smote the camp of the Assyrians and annihilated Sennacherib's army. i, page 127. Not long after, the Elamites came and destroyed the 3rd dynasty of Ur and established themselves as a regional power. To take a position on the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation without reference to the pioneer framework of the Midnight Cry is to cease to be serious about having an Adventist foundation for our views of prophecy. The Acts of the Apostles 585 stream The main point we are seeking to make is the framework for understanding the books of Daniel and Revelation that shows the truth of Ellen Whites statement that history is repeating while at the same time remaining faithful to the evidence that prophetic time periods do not repeat. [A final method of forgiveness of sins], albeit hard and laborious [is] the remission of sins through penance, when the sinner . 0000007869 00000 n By 840 BC, Assyria had conquered the territory of Syria and Turkey, that had formerly belonged to the Hittites. Finally it prefigures those that will escape out of Mystery Babylon (Rev 18:4) into the promised land of the new earth (Rev 21:1). There is much light to be had in the books of Daniel and Revelation. 4. If we use the pattern of the single heavenly sanctuary and three earthly sanctuaries involved in 3+ sequences of events then we can begin to appreciate the meaning of Ellen Whites statement that much of the history of Daniel 11 will be repeated. If we read the events of Daniel as mostly being completed in the past without taking into account the fact that history repeats then we will have to conclude that almost all of Daniel has no significance for us today and that only that half of the book of Revelation is still present truth. Without stopping to reflect on the technology involved in the construction of the pyramids, we note that the Egyptians invented the decimal number system and that their practice of medicine was similar in many respects to that of today. Revelation means something revealed, which all are to understand. 66 0 obj <>stream It is not natural to say that I will see you in 336 hours. A.T. Jones, The New Theocracy, American Sentinel, Feb 27, 1889. The preaching of a definite time for the judgment, in the giving of the first message, was ordered by God. It is a gloss or construction put on it by the translators. eNotes Editorial, 22 Feb. 2019, https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-least-5-similarities-between-book-daniel-book-169399. The heavenly sanctuary and priesthood of Christ have remained consistent through all of human history. In 671 BC, Esarhaddon raised a large army and conquered Egypt, sacking the country and carrying away may idols and rich treasures. shalt call his name Jesus. The urbanisation of the Egyptian society is reflected in the urbanisation that has taken place in the Western world since the start of the nineteenth century. Ellen White was finally addressing the "old view" advocates, her shock troops who had with her help hounded Prescott and Daniells into exile. 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