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. Scenes similar to those described in these words will take place. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008 Chairperson: Dr. William F. Cook This dissertation, THE THEOLOGY AND THE FUNCTION OF THE PRAYERS IN THE BOOK OF DANIEL by Paul Birch Petersen Adviser: Jacques Doukhan Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Who Drowned the Egyptian Army in the Red Sea? The longest reckoning reaches to the autumn of 1844. We underscore the point that the understanding of the daily of Daniel 8 as paganism is the glue that binds the prophetic periods together culminating in 1844. GC 457. We then read these days as years and find that they represent a reasonable length of time for a government to last; and when we consult history, we find that these nations did actually hold power a number of years equal to the number of days mentioned in the prophecy. The Acts of the Apostles 585 Rome began as a republic and was transformed into an Empire. Rev 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; John is commanded to write down the sequence of events from the past as well as the sequence of events from his present time and then the sequence of events that would be in the future. Ruben Gonzales, Genesis of History, The Fourth Kingdom (2008) p 29-32. Hebrews 1:8. The Father wrought by His Son in the creation of all heavenly beings. Would this give us a deeper meaning for the words commanded to John who lived during the time of Rome which happened to be the fourth kingdom of his day? The testimony of Jesus which is the Spirit of Prophecy warned Israel through David, Solomon, Isaiah and others to turn from evil to avoid the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel to Assyria and the captivity of Judah to Babylon. 0000008720 00000 n The earthly ministry, death and resurrection, the judgment are all singular events in human history. End quote: Ruben Gonzales, Genesis of History, The Fourth Kingdom (2008) p 29-39. Pastor Robert Wieland draws the logical conclusions corresponding to the correct view of the daily. He was also known for his exceeding cruelty to those he conquered. A logical analysis of the implications of Miller's "paganism" would certainly seem to lead one to endorse the verdict of history. The advent movement of 1840-44 was a glorious manifestation of the power of God; the first angel's message was carried to every missionary station in the world, and in some countries there was the greatest religious interest which has been witnessed in any land since the Reformation of the sixteenth century; but these are to be exceeded by the mighty movement under the last warning of the third angel. Both John's first vision (Revelation 1:12-20) and Daniel's last vision (Daniel 10-12) are divine scenes where both describe the risen Christ's vision. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end." 0000002331 00000 n Luke 1:31-33. He was made a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Let all read and understand the prophecies of this book, for we are now entering upon the time of trouble spoken of: [Daniel 12:1-4, quoted.] {13MR 394.2}. So he went away again and returned in the time of Ezra and plead with them right down till the time He personally came, but they were sleeping still. 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." 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. We conclude that these are not literal days for two reasons. It is significant to note that Daniel 11 does not contain any prophetic time periods but only contains a sequence of historical events. The plight of Israel is told in the Song of Solomon. And I hold the keys of death and Hades. What are the two types of approachesin research? A work of world-wide extent and unwonted power is here foretold. [The Judgment begins]. This booklet is designed as an introduction to this framework. Not long after, the Elamites came and destroyed the 3rd dynasty of Ur and established themselves as a regional power. "Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of Seventh-day Adventists," declared Ellen White. A Comparative Study of Hermeneutical Approaches to the Seven Seals Harold Novac Andrews University, novac@andrews.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses Part of the Biblical Studies Commons Recommended Citation Novac, Harold, "A Comparative Study of Hermeneutical Approaches to the Seven Seals" (2018). Num. Another of his sons, Esarhaddon, (681669 BC) succeeded him to the Assyrian throne. 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. For this reason, the city was known as Babel, meaning confusion in Hebrew. I tried to move your question to THE BIBLE group here on eNotes, but was unable to do so for some reason. That night the Bible records that an angel of the Lord smote the camp of the Assyrians and annihilated Sennacherib's army. 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. The following chart is from page 77 of Genesis of History, The Fourth Kingdom. The book of Daniel was originally written in Hebrew by the prophet Daniel while he was in exile in Babylon, while the book of Revelation was originally written in Greek, presumably by the. While I was praying at the family altar, the Holy Ghost fell upon me, and I seemed to be rising higher and higher, far above the dark world. These beasts will have great authority at the end of time and use their power to enforce the Beast's mark. Charts are printed on paper in Black & White. In history and prophecy the Word of God portrays the long continued conflict between truth and error. Desmond Fords Glacier View manuscript links Conradis daily as the vital factor in shaping the anti-1844 views of Ballinger, Fletcher, Snide, Grieve, Brinsmead, Hilgert, Sibley, and himself. These periods were connected to the cleansing of the sanctuary in response to the work of the little horn who worked through the daily desolation and the transgression of desolation. Is a lost truth whose hour has come, necessitated by the present anti-1844, anti-sanctuary propaganda. Time periods placed upon this chart were never to be a test for Gods people again. It quickly moves to the dark ages and the domination of the Papacy followed by the rise of Protestantism, France and Modern Europe and then the developments in America leading to the Sunday law enforcement on behalf of the Papacy. 9:23, 10:11) and John, the beloved disciple. There is also another perspective we can consider this. 239 likes. A typical senior-level research paper should have between As Gods way is in the sanctuary we see a pattern of one heavenly sanctuary and three earthly ones involved in four apostasies. {PP 34.2}. Dan 7:9-14 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. The sacking of Babylon by the Hittites also prefigured the destruction of Babylon by the Greeks. While Nimrods God defying empire collapsed, the spirit of Babel remained and will regain its lost ascendancy during the final kingdom. Begin quote: Ruben Gonzales, Genesis of History, The Fourth Kingdom (2008) p 29-39. Gen 10:8 - 10. 4. Matt 26:44-45. . xb```b``e`e`x ,@QH9T,00HG)-Qe(_g` q2"J$/YiHo. ! Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered research tool for scientific literature, based at the Allen Institute for AI. According to Genesis, this is where Nimrod, the great enemy of God, established his kingdom, building many cities including his capital Babel, later known as Babylon, and a mighty tower that reached into the heavens to defy God. {1MR 38.3}. This series explains in simple terms the relationship between these two books of the Bible. Much of the history that has taken place in fulfillment of this prophecy will be repeated. {9MR 7.4}, The fourteenth chapter of Revelation is a chapter of the deepest interest. The history of the Daily in the Seventh-day Adventist church seems to verify Washburn's and Wieland's conviction that the "taking away" of Adventism's pagan platform seriously compromised, if it did not destroy, the entire 1844 foundation. Regardless of what one thinks of this information, the question that must be answered is how do we understand the words of the Spirit of Prophecy that much of Daniel 11 will be repeated? Reasons why students should not write homeworkPlease provide reasons why students should not write homework identifyEthos,Pathos, and Logos in your response in your ans. Dan 7:25,26 and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. We see this principle clearly played out on the night Jesus was betrayed. The book that was sealed is not the Revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of Daniel relating to the last days. 1. Ruben Gonzales has done some excellent research on this subject from which I will now quote. 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. 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. With these thoughts in mind we are ready to consider the following statement. 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. 5 0 obj When God revealed to Moses the pattern of the heavenly sanctuary and told him to build a sanctuary that He might dwell among them (Ex 25:8), so began the first of 3+ sanctuaries. Some Early Important Bible Events 0+ This volume is offered as a consistent exposition of the books of Daniel and the Revelation according to the literal system. It also foreshadows the overthrow of Mystery Babylon when the waters of the river Euphrates dry up to prepare the way for the kings of the East (Rev 16:12). Read in my books, Patriarchs and Prophets, and Great Controversy, the story of the first great apostasy. We also cannot strengthen the pioneer view of prophecy unless we show clearly that we are building and expanding upon it. Said my accompanying angel, "Woe to him who shall move a block or stir a pin of these messages. It has been mans failure that has required the things of the past to be repeated. When we therefore make reference to the heavenly sanctuary and priesthood we are speaking in the singular. Explain. 13MR 380 (1904), Revelation is a sealed book, but it is also an opened book. This table adapted from Ruben Gonzalez, Genesis of History, The Fourth Kingdom p38. There is no mental stumbling block. GC 409. "New view" advocates could hardly be consistent in calling the issue trivial, since on their interpretation the "daily" became Christ's righteousness, the heavenly sanctuary, or the gospel. K~?f' [/)1;*48ptJnZQk(z &$5'p>khst*r~PqJ/JK[H/& 4A:w(2?P+F\(U@He)d ~DzDl2tdX`DOfg3AvFUL 2023. Who are the experts?Our certified Educators are real professors, teachers, and scholars who use their academic expertise to tackle your toughest questions. Have We Followed Cunningly Devised Fables? 0000005927 00000 n He crossed the Euphrates, defeated the Mushki and the remnants of the Hittites and claimed to have reached the Black Sea. Let Daniel speak, let the Revelation speak, and tell what is truth. Latest answer posted August 03, 2019 at 12:53:28 PM. (A look at Heb 9:26), COMPANION BOOK to Sabbath School Q1 2023 - The Bible, The Gospel in Revelation - Robert Wieland, Relationship Principles - Marriage and Family, Everlasting Covenant, Statutes and Judgments, Bible Stories for Children Volume 1 Life of Jesus, Dominion and Destiny - The future of man and the earth, Missionary to the World - Adventures of Joseph Wolff, Christ, the Sabbath and the Heights of the 1888 Message, Discarding Augustine's Covenant Glasses to Receive the Latter Rain. Christ came to sow the seeds of truth. Daniel outlines the four great monarchies that would . Many customs and religious practices have been preserved and handed down to us from Babel. It has always been so. The most obvious similarity is that both books are part of the Christian Bible. 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. In the thirtieth verse a power is spoken of that "shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant." Although Bible scholars differ in their interpretations of the details of the prophecies in the two books, there are many remarkable similarities. Heb 9:26,27 but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. {7BC 971.7}. 0000007869 00000 n J.N. "And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, 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" (Revelation 10:5, 6). 13MR 394. Because its author, Daniel, was recognized for his wisdom (Daniel 1:17; 2:14), his work is included in the Writings section, also called the wisdom section, of the Old Testament in the Jewish canon. Yet by 747 BC when Tiglath-pileser III seized the crown, civil war and pestilence were devastating Assyria. This occurs at least three times. stream There, one of the priests, who was of a very great age, said: O Solon, Solon, you Hellenes are never anything but children, and there is not an old man among you and I will tell you why, there have been, and there will be again, many destructions of mankind arising out of many causes and leaves only those of you who are destitute of letters and education; and thus you have to begin all over again as children, and know nothing of what happened in ancient times, either among us or among yourselves. It is not surprising that early Greek history and mythology shares much in common with the Egyptians. Time has not been a test since 1844, and it will never again be a test. Psalm 96:6. The first chapter of Daniel introduces us to the young man himself, a Jewish captive in Babylon who bravely resisted foreign brainwashing. Ellen White's insistence on calling the "daily" issue an unimportant, trivial distraction indicates that she sided with the "old view." The religious freedom obtained by Israel in its establishment as an independent nation after the Exodus, foreshadowed the freedoms granted to Judea under the Greek empire that in turn foreshadowed the religious liberty that has flourished throughout the western world since the nineteenth century. 239 likes. whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him." The Assyrians stand out for boasting of their ruthlessness, unlike any nation before them. 8. Ellen White says time has not been a test since 1844. Esarhaddon's defeat of Egypt prefigured its later defeat by Augustus Caesar at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Reference is then made to the 1260 days and the 42 months. G664 - apotms, ap-ot-om'-oce; adverb from a derivative of a comparative of and tmn (to cut); abruptly, i.e. 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. They are used with reference to beasts, which are plainly declared to symbolize kingdoms. 0000004014 00000 n In fear Hezekiah sent Sennacherib a huge tribute of 30 talents of gold, 800 talents of silver, and other treasures. These had been familiar words to all believers in the Lord's soon coming. Both were in exile, separated from the land of God's promise and both had survived the destruction of Judah's commonwealth and the destruction of the Temple. The prophetic foundational stones of understanding found in the works of William Miller, Josiah Litch, Uriah Smith, Stephen Haskell and Alonzo T. Jones amongst others are feeling the pressure of human history continuing towards two centuries beyond the midnight cry of 1844. 5}. It had been obtained through much suffering and severe conflict. Any text that was added or removed were either underlined or striked through to clearly see the changes made. 0000004890 00000 n trailer Today we find the book of Daniel in the prophets section of the Old . {EW 74.2}. Islam, Corrupts followers of God (Teach and seduce my servants Rev 2:20), Deceives them that dwell on the earth. Read then, and understand. eNotes.com will help you with any book or any question. Quoted in Have We followed Cunningly Devised Fables by Robert Wieland, 1984 p9. 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. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. The pattern of the 3+ earthly sanctuaries fits into other patterns of three and in some cases a fourth diverse case. He claimed to have carried away 200,156 captives in total and defeated the Egyptians that came to Hezekiah's aid. 0000000016 00000 n I was shown three steps-- the first, second, and third angels' messages. They also say that this beast makes war against the saints and wins. A comparative literary study of Daniel and Revelation by Sims, James H., 1995, Mellen Biblical Press edition, in English There was clearly a close relationship between Elam and Gutium, much like the one that existed between the Medes and the Persians fifteen hundred years later. A Daily Bible study using The Great Prophetic Books of Daniel and Revelation: A Bible Study Journal from Andrews University Press. Mercy and truth go before His face. Ruben provides some excellent research to show the parallels between Greece and France and why that history extends up until 1989. 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