15. It was amazing when the church began selling orders for absolution.
They evasive called indulgences.
We actually do not know how this case was created. Probably there was a
meeting impoverished churchmen, on which, choking from a healthy laugh, someone
offered this bold idea.
Some of them the holy speaker, probably, in sad paints has outlined the
monetary situation of the church.
Someone there dared to take the entrance from the attending church.
Some sort of snub priest said
with his nasal voice:
“For the entrance to take - it is they, the fact, will not go. But,
maybe, at the entrance of something insane easy sell, cheap... Anything to sell them...”
Has anyone shouted:
“The cheap also worth the money. Can we take each blessing? Or: Water
muzzle sprinkled - pay money”.
16. But then suddenly our snub priest, snorting in his hand and swinging
from a bout of laughter, said:
“Can we, the brothers, have sins for money? Who has a sin - drive a
coin. And paper get on your hands.., Ay,
by golly... Here, no doubt, the noise rose, the chuckles, the exclamations”.
Perhaps some dried prude, raising to the sky of his hand, said:
“And what about God, ilk wast in heaven?”
Snub says:
“Maybe we are trying for Him... I'm just, brothers, I'm afraid of
another - suddenly will not bear the money... The people of the uniformed tail
went”.
But here, having voted, have decided to test this case. The matter,
contrary to doubts, has moved well. And this profitable marketing church has
been diligently engaged for many centuries.
Any sin could be redeemed for a certain fee.
17. “The Divine Vicar of Christ”, someone Pope Leo X (1514 year), badly lacking
in money and wanting to stir up this falling was in his time sale, decided to
send a special man abroad, hoping to shake the pockets of wealthy foreigners,
Believers in the sanctity and infallibility of the church.
This man, Monk Tecel, traveled all German possessions, briskly trading
there with orders for absolution.
He rode a
horse with two crates, in one box he had papal letters and labels for
absolution-past, present and even future. In another box monk banged money for
stashed goods.
The story tells about this funny anecdote, as one German knight met in
the forest of this monk. This knight bought from the monk a warrant for the
remission of the sin that he intends to perform. After that, beating Monk and
depriving his money box, he fled.
18. However, as far as the church is concerned, it is also not so
striking. In terms of money, the church has always been a disproportionate
greed. And the largest sums of accumulated in church and monastery bowels and
cellars.
Of course, the priests of the past, I must say, differed somewhat from
the modern ministers of worship. It was a furious fellow and the lovers of
eating well and drinking. Many of them went with Spurs, armed with swords and
pistols, many rode on horseback, fought and made political affairs, and loving
a broad life, juiced money from the living and the dead.
So
everything about the church is not that amazing.
Как известно. Государство Израиль существует
для того, чтобы принимать новых репатриантов. Также и церковь существует для
принятия новых, вновь приходящих людей.
Однако чтобы они приходили и оставались, они
(новые люди) должны стать нашими друзьями. Это непременное условие.
Дух пророчества учит нас, что главная профессия
на земле - приобретать души для Христа. Но это требует необходимой подготовки.
Эта подготовка, которая происходит в нас, непрерывна, Она будет продолжаться в
течение всего нашего земного пути.
Прежде всего мы должны познать насущные потребности
каждого человека. Его проблемы (человек, живущий в мире, испытывает:
одиночество, страх, бессмысленность жизни, горечь потери близких людей и многое
другое). Нам необходимо научиться разъяснять людям то, что решение их проблем -
в познании живого Бога и Его любви ко всем, кого Он сотворил.
Для успешного приобретения друзей члены церкви
и в частности молодёжь должны быть воспитаны и обучены особым образом (причём
не какая-то часть их, а все).
Нам необходимо научиться смотреть на людей так,
как это делает Сам Бог. Такой пример нам открывает пророк Самуил-1
Цар 16.6-7
Как мы видим, Самуил хотел выбрать будущего
царя по внешнему облику, но Бог не согласился с ним и избрал царя по сердцу
(избрал Давида). Именно этим принципам мы должны руководствоваться, когда нам
приходится осуществлять отбор (например, для привлечения новых людей к
какому-то служению).
Особенно мы приобретаем новых друзей, когда
проводим евангельские компании. Здесь нужно руководствоваться следующими
правилами:
- лучше приглашать лично, а
не бросать приглашение в ящик. В личном общениипроявляется дружба, которая способна
устранять преграды. По статистике, 57%приглашённых были приглашены родственниками и
друзьями.
- прежде чем приобрести адвентиста, нужно приобрести друга. Не надо
спешить вбить в голову приходящего доктрину, а прежде
постараться удовлетворить его духовные нужды.
- не оказывать на новых людей
давления (около 71% тех, кто ушёл из церкви, сделали это именно потому, что на них давили
верующие).
- следить за тем, каким тоном
мы говорим с людьми. 84% уходят с евангельских компаний, т.к. им «не так сказали», как
говорится.
Нашим главным примером в приобретении друзей
являетсяХРИСТОС.
Поговорим о Его методах:
1) Соглашаться с людьми,
когда только можно. Пусть они видят, что вы любите их.
2) Высказывать одобрение,
насколько это возможно ( Марк 14.3-9, Матф 15.22-28).
3) принимать людей такими,
какие они есть:
- женщина, взятая в прелюбодеянии ( Иоанн
8.3-10)
- кровоточивая ( Марк 5.25-34)
- разбойник с креста ( Лука 23.39-43)
- и даже прокажённый ( Матф 8.2-3)
Ко всем Иисус обращается:ПРИДИТЕКОМНЕ !( Матф 11.28-29)
Необходимо уметь снизойти до человека, как
снизошёл Христос. Пример - апостол Павел. Когда его пытались убить, он сказал народу
(об этом сказано в Деяниях, глава 22): «Я такой же, как и вы все». Он сказал,
что учился у Гамалиила и когда-то преследовал христиан.
Мы должны возрастать в вере, быть исполненными
любви и терпеливыми ( 2 Фесс 1.2-4). И на этой основе принимать друг друга (
Рим 15.7).
Новые члены - как дети, которые пока не возросли
в истине. Так и надо к ним относиться. И тогда они безусловно войдут в пору
духовной зрелости.
Пусть же Господь поможет нам привести к Нему
как можно больше новых людей посредством любви и дружбы, чтобы они оставались в
церкви, возрастали и достигали совершенства.
Немає жодної людини на землі, яка б
привернула увагу стільки людей в результаті трьох з половиною років діяльності,
як Ісус Христос.
Ернест Ренан, французький критик XIX
століття, ворог християнства, сказав: «Щоб викорінити ім'я Твоє у світі, треба зруйнувати
світ дощенту».
Сліди впливу Христа видно всюди:
- лікарні,
будинки для людей похилого віку, Червоний Хрест
- духовні
книги найкращих письменників
- духовна
музика найкращих композиторів
- світ
моральності
- світ краси
(див. Филип'ян 4.8)
Ренан також сказав:
Якими б не були долі невідомого нам
майбутнього, але Ісус ніколи не буде перевершений. Його шанування безперервно
збільшуватиметься, ніколи не постаріє; Його історія завжди викличе сльози; Його
страждання завжди пом'якшать благородні серця; кожне століття проголосить, що
між синами людськими не було ніколи більше Ісуса.
Багато хто думає, що Він був чудовою
людиною, чудовим учителем, народним вождем, соціальним реформатором тощо. Але
ось свідчення учнів про те, що Він підноситься над усіма цими титулами:
ВІН Є ХРИСТОС, СИН БОГА ЖИВОГО.
Іван 6.69
ВІН ВРЯТУЄ ЛЮДЕЙ СВОЇХ ВІД ГРІХІВ ЇХ.
Матвій 1.21
Питання: Що ви думаєте про Христа? дуже
важливий, тому що ВІД НЬОГО ЗАЛЕЖИТЬ НАША ДОЛЯ - порятунок чи засудження.
Христос - надія патріархів і
пророків
Патріархи не тільки знали про прихід
Викупителя (рятівника від гріха), але й вірили в Нього настільки, що вважали
події майбутнього, що ніби відбулися.
1. Христос
про віру в Нього Авраама:
Авраам, отче ваш, радий був побачити день
Мій; і побачив, і зрадів... НАПЕРЕД НЕЖЕ БУВ АВРААМ, Я є.
Іван 8.56,58
Вірш 58 говорить про те, що Христос як друга
особа Божества існує від днів вічних (до створення).
2. Пророцтво
Ісаї:
Бо немовля народилося нам - Син дано нам;
владарювання на раменах Його, і назвуть ім'я Йому: Чудовий, Радник, Бог міцний,
Батько вічності, Князь світу.
Ісая 9.6
3. Мойсей
писав про Нього:
Якби ви вірили Мойсеєві (Бут 1.1 і 3.15), то
повірили б і Мені, тому що він писав про Мене.
Іван
5.46
4. Апостол
Петро наводить також Мойсея та інших пророків:
Мойсей сказав батькам: Господь, Бог ваш,
збудує вам із братів ваших ПРОРОКА, як мене, СЛУХАЙТЕСЯ ЙОГО У ВСЬОМУ. Що він
говоритиме вам; і буде, що всяка душа, яка не послухає пророка того, ВИНИЩИТЬСЯ
З НАРОДУ. І всі пророки, від Самуїла і після нього, скільки їх не говорили,
також провіщали ці дні.
Дії
3.22-24
5. Жертва
Христа описана в 53-му розділі книги Ісаї:
ПОКАРУ МИРУ (примирення) НАШОГО БУЛО НА
НЬОМУ.
Ісая 53.5
6. Пророки
передбачили воскресіння Христа:
ЗРАДАНИЙ БУДЕ СМЕРТІ ХРИСТОС, І НЕ БУДЕ.
Данило 9.26
Бо як Йона був у утробі кита три дні і три
ночі (Іона 2.1-11), так і Син Людський буде в серці землі три дні та три ночі.
Матвій 12.40
ВИСНОВОК: патріархи і пророки дивилися на
майбутнього Спасителя очима віри. Ця подія, відкрита їм, послужила нам (1 Петра
1.12). Ми ж, дивлячись на виконання передбаченого, переконуємось у Божественній
місії Христа.
Христос - надія всіх
апостолів і всіх християн
Апостоли (найближчі учні) Христа говорили і
писали ТЕ, ЩО БАЧИЛИ І ЧУВАЛИ (1 Івана 1.1). Тому слід швидше вірити одному
очевидцю, аніж тисячам людей, які самі нічого не бачили і не чули.
Сам Бог Отець засвідчив про сина двічі:
- при
хрещенні (Матв 3.11-17, 2 Пет 1.17), де Він прийняв від Батька честь і славу,
отримав
благословення, хоч нічого не робив Сам від
Себе
- при
перетворенні на горі (Матв 17.15, 2 Пет 1.18)
Ми сповістили вам силу й пришестя Господа
нашого Ісуса Христа, не хитросплетеним байкам наслідуючи, але були очевидцями
Його величі.
2 Петра 1.16
При цьому апостоли спиралися на пророцтва -
слово Господнє (2 Петра 1.19-21).
Ісус доводить свідчення про себе тим, що
робить справи Отця, і це підтверджує, що Він є Син Всевишнього (Іван
10.25,37-38). Крім того, всюди було відомо, що при хрещенні Ісуса Він був
помазаний Духом Святим, а потім благодійнив і зціляв усіх (Дії 10.37-38). Ісус поклав на своїх учнів поширення Євангелія (Матв 28.18-20). Воно
свідчить про незламну духовну владу Христа. Ніхто не може змусити учнів не
говорити те, що вони бачили і чули (Дії 4.18-20).
Апостол Павло каже, що
Євангеліє є сила Божа (Рим 1.16), бо Автор його Ісус є Син Божий і особистий
Спаситель людини, Сущий від початку (Кол 1.12-17).
Ісус Христос підтвердив
вірність Своїх учнів, бо:
- Бог дав їм цю віру (Матв 16.15-17)
- вони визнавали Христа своїм учителем (Іван 13.13)
- вони оцінили дієслова вічного життя (Іван 6.68)
Вони знаходилися в близькому
відношенні з Ним, чули слова Божественної мудрості, бачили на власні очі Його
любов і всепрощення, були свідками чудесної сили.
ВОНИ ВИПРОБУВАЛИ НА САМІ СЕБЕ
СИЛУ І ВПЛИВ КОХАННЯ БОЖОГО, ЩО ПОХОДИЛО ВІД ХРИСТА.
Бо Писання говорить нам про
те, що БОГ Є ЛЮБОВ (1 Іван 4.19, Іван 3.16).
До такого ж переконання
прийдемо і ми, якщо приймемо поклик Христа і увійдемо до близького спілкування
з Ним.
And if you say in your heart, "How shall we know the word which is
not spoken by the Lord?" if the Prophet will say the name of the Lord, but
the word does not come to pass or be fulfilled, then the Lord did not say this
word, but said this prophet by the audacity of his own.
Deuteronomy
18.21-22
NOSTRADAMUS
In nineteen ninety nine year
In July, the King of Terror descends from heaven.
Mongols King the great alive.
And will reign later Ares.
(Katren X-72)
Before you the only Katren, where Nostradamus calls the exact date of
what should happen. He couldn't do otherwise. This is a global catastrophe of
such magnitude that it has felt compelled to warn mankind in clear text.
Fortunately, this prediction-the most terrible of all - has not come
true. Mine was laid, but the detonator didn't work. Why? We don't know that. It
is only to thank "who is good and almighty" for revealed mercy.
Maybe someone has decided to give us another chance?
Maybe psychic just got the wrong time, and we still have everything
ahead?
Once, as if in babbled delirium, saw Nostradamus tailed Comet from the
unknown depths of the universe to crash into the land in the Atlantic Ocean.
There was a global catastrophe that outshining all the horrors of the past. dying
civilization was discarded to the level of the Middle Ages. Business fell
apart, transport and information systems collapsed. Residents of cities in
Europe and America found themselves in stone traps without electricity, gas,
food. Mass epidemics and diseases began.
And then on was in agony mankind collapsed the curve of the Sword of
Islam. Some Iranian Ayatollah proclaimed himself Mahdi, the Viceroy of Allah on
Earth, the Lord of all Muslims, and began a holy war - jihad against the rest
of humanity. In ferocity he surpassed Genghis Khan - "Great King of
Mongols". Madness swept the world. Muslim fanatics rampage everywhere.
Together, the Islamic hordes rushed to Europe. The Third World War began, the
course of which is quite detailed in Katrens.
By 2030, the world's population will be reduced by two-thirds. Four
billion people are to die. That's what Nostradamus said.
It is interesting that the seer has bypassed the fate of Israel in all
these turbulences. Maybe he threw a veil of pity on her. It is difficult to
assume that the United Islamic world under favorable conditions will not
collapse all its power on a dwarf country, created by Jews on the ruins of an
ancient homeland...
However, it is possible that everything will happen in another scenario,
because the key to the described events Katren proved to be incorrect, and this
could well lead to the failure of the entire causal chain.
The blessed mistake of Nostradamus...
Let's balance it.
Nostradamus predicted the execution of two kings - English and French,
Reformation, Marxist ideology, Bolshevik Revolution, Civil war in Spain, the
horrors of Hitler and Stalin, two world wars, the collapse of the Soviet empire
and many others already Fait events. Moreover, he foresaw a purely technical
invention such as a submarine, a tank, a plane and even an atomic bomb.
It seems to be the greatest of the seers!
And yet a
lot of people consider him just a clever charlatan. In this is the form, chosen
by Nostradamus for his quatrains. He did not possess a significant poetic gift.
Not yet given to one person. His quatrains are weak poems, but we appreciate
them not for poetic beauties. He needed a poetic form only to pass pulsating
rhythmics his epiphanies. In addition, quatrains are written in the dark
language of dreams, reflecting the state of somnambulistic trance, which is
often fell divinator, perceiving information.
VANGA
Her predictions can be divided into three main types:
- which came true quite accurately in some approximation
- which are not too definite, for example, for 1991 - Ukraine will be
independent, and the president will become "Lyonia". On this chair
then claimed two Leonids - Kravchuk and Kuchma.
- which are
not fulfilled. Judge for yourself. In the yard 2022 year.
Translation
:
This is history of people up to year
3797.
In
2010-beginning of Third World War
In 2011-no people and animals in all the Northern
hemisphere, and chemical
war of Muslims against rest of Europeans
In 2014-most people
are ill with cancer and purulent skin diseases due to chemical warfare
In 2016 - nearly no people in Europe
In 2018 - China
is new world leader. Third countries become exploiters of former civilized
countries.
Будь-яке дарування добре і всякий дар
досконалий сходить згори, від Батька світів, у Якого немає зміни і тіні зміни.
Яків 1.17
Багато хто питає: «Звідки тоді беруться
невдачі, розчарування, страждання, лиха? Звідки ворожнеча, ненависть, злидні,
голод, хвороби, смерть? ЗВІДКИ СТІЛЬКИ ЗЛА І ВІД КОГО ВОНО ВИХОДИТЬ?»
З вищевказаного тексту видно, що БОГ НЕ Є
ПРИЧИНОЮ бід і нещасть. Навпаки, Він добрий навіть тим, хто залишив Його.
Він попустив усім народам ходити своїми
шляхами, хоч і не переставав свідчити про Себе благодіяннями. Подаючи нам з
неба дощі та часи плодоносні та виконуючи їжею та веселістю серця наші.
Дії
14.16-17
ХРИСТОС СКАЗАВ, ЩО ДЖЕРЕЛОМ ЗЛА І БУДЬ-ЯКОГО
ЗЛОЧИНУ Є ДИЯВОЛ (Іван 8.42-44).
Кожен, хто чинить зло, неминуче ставиться до
його дітей, і це зло є його «хіть». Він же своїми обманами і згубним впливом
призводить цих людей до хибного життя і самовинищення. Причому він проникає
їхні думки. І потім звідти виходить те, що опоганює і губить людину (Марк
7.21-23).
Хоча серцю (розуму) також властиві кохання.
Чистота, смирення, доброта, АЛЕ ВОНИ ЛЕГКО ВИТИСНЯЮТЬСЯ ПІД НАПОРОМ ЗЛА І
СПОКУШЕННЯ, ЯКЩО НЕМАЄ ДЖЕРЕЛА ДУХОВНОЇ СИЛИ ДЛЯ ПЕРЕМОГИ НАД ЗЛОМ.
Диявол в Об’явл 12.9 названий також САТАНОЮ
(ворогом, наклепником, підбурювачем), драконом та змієм.
Розглядаючи інквізицію, концтабори, камери
смерті, ми приходимо до висновку, що сама по собі людина не може творити такі
наруги і жорстокості над своїм побратимом, ЯКЩО ТІЛЬКИ НЕ ЗНАХОДИТЬСЯ ПІД ВЛАДИ
ДЬЯВОЛА.
Походження диявола
Ти був помазаним херувимом, щоб осіняти, і Я
поставив тебе на те; ти був на святій горі Божій, ходив серед вогнистого
каміння. Ти досконалий був у всіх шляхах своїх, доки не знайшлося в тобі
беззаконня.
Єзекіїль 28.14-15
Отже, Бог не створив диявола, як і не
створив людину грішною.
А говорив у серці своєму: піду на небо...
буду подібний до Всевишнього.
Ісая 14.12-13
Творець дав розумним істотам ВІЛЬНИЙ РОЗУМ.
Він сподівається, що вони висловлять свою подяку за Його милість і любов тим,
що полюблять правду і добро, яким обдаровані, і надає можливість зробити це.
Вільна воля до добра обумовлює також вільну
волю до зла, АЛЕ БЕЗ ЖОДНОЇ НЕОБХІДНОСТІ РОБИТИ ОСТАННІ.
Спокуса людей дияволом
Після того, як диявол був скинутий з неба
(Іс 14.12, Єз 28.16-17), він перетворив свою мудрість у лукавство.
ВІН ОБМАНУВ І ПРИВІВ У ГРІХОВНИЙ СТАН ВСЕ
ЛЮДСТВО (в особі Адама та Єви - Буття 3.1-8):
1. Говорячи
«Чи справді сказав Бог?..», посіяв сумнів до слова Божого, до істини.
2. Після
цього він замінив істину на брехню: «Ні, не помрете».
3. Тут же
він дає і засновану на цьому хибну обіцянку: «Будете як боги».
Але замість того, щоб стати богами, за
допомогою гріха ЛЮДИ ВТРАТИЛИ І ЛЮДИНУ ГІДНОСТЬ. Замість безсмертя люди
в'януть, як квіти у полі. Безліч могил свідчать про нахабну брехню диявола.
Називаючи себе мудрими, збожеволіли, і славу
нетлінного Бога змінили в образ, подібний до тлінної людини, і птахів, і
чотириногих, і плазунів - то і залишив
їх Бог У ПОЖЕЛАХ СЕРДЕЦЬ ЇХ НЕЧИСТОТI, ТАК ЩО ВОНИ ОСКВЕРНИЛИ САМІ СВОЇ ТІЛА. ВОНИ ЗАМЕНІЛИ ІСТИНУ
БОЖОЮ БРЕХНЕЮ…
Римлянам
1.22-25
Коли сатана затьмарив розум людей, він
викрав їхні права і став, за словами Христа, «князем цього світу» (Іван 14.30)
і, за словами апостола Павла, «богом віку цього» (2 Кор 4.4). Він відштовхує
людей від справжнього світла життя (Іван 3.19-21).
Перемога над дияволом
забезпечена
Ісус приходив на землю, щоб зруйнувати діла
диявола (1 Іван 3.7-8).
Він переміг диявола так:
А як діти причетні до плоті й крові, то і
Він сприйняв їх, ДАБИ СМЕРТЬЮ ПОЗБУТИ СИЛИ ТОГО, ЩО МАЄ ДЕРЖАВУ СМЕРТІ, ТО Є
ДИЯВОЛА, і звільнити тих, які від страху смерті через все життя були піддані
рабству.
Євреям 2.14-15
ГОЛОВНА ЗБРОЯ ПРОТИ ДИЯЛА - СЛОВО БОЖЕ (Матв
4.1-4, 7.10-11). Цю зброю мали і перші люди, але знехтували нею. Окрім цього,
духовною зброєю є:
ВІРА
ПОРЯТУВАННЯ
ІСТИНА
ПРАВЕДНІСТЬ
Готовність благовіснити (Єфес 6.11-17)
Сатана намагався в серці Христа-людини
впровадити злі нахили характеру, але безуспішно:
Іде князь світу цього, І У МЕНІ НЕ МАЄ
НІЧОГО.
Іван 14.30
ЦЕ ПРИКЛАД ДЛЯ НАС.
Сатана хотів, щоб Христос втратив любов. Але
Він не втратив любові до друзів і навіть на хресті молився: «Отче! Вибач їм, бо
не знають, що роблять» (Лука 23.34).
Методи сатани (жорстокість і насильство)
зовсім відрізняються від методів Христа - МИЛОСЕРДЯ І КОХАННЯ.
Христос хоче привернути нас до Себе та
звільнити від влади диявола. Він може врятувати від влади темряви будь-кого,
хто вірить Йому, просить Його, не спить і молиться Богу.
Коли Він зціляв хворих, то питав їх, чи
вірять вони, щоб ті виявили свою волю.
ДЛЯ ВIРУЮЧОГО МОЖЛИВО ВСЕ:
Скажіть горе сей: перейди звідси туди, і
вона перейде; і нічого не буде неможливого для вас.
Матвій 17.20
МИ ПОВИННІ ЗНАТИ, ЩО САТАНА НЕ БУДЕ ВІЧНО
ГОСПОДАРЮВАТИ НА ЗЕМЛІ (Об'явл 12.12, 2 Фес 2.8). Йому вирок уже ухвалено: «І
не буде тебе…» (Єзекіїль
28.18-19).
Тепер він «ходить як рикаючий лев, шукаючи
кого поглинути» (1 Пет 5.8). Знаючи це, ми повинні повернутися до нього
обличчям і перемогти, і він побіжить від нас (Як 4.5).
Ми повинні розраховувати при цьому на
допомогу Бога ПРИ УМОВІ ПОВНОЇ ДОВІРИ ЙОМУ.
Просіть, і буде вам дано; шукайте, і
знайдете; стукайте, і відчинять вам (Матвій 7.7).
І все, чого не попросите в молитві З ВIРОЮ, отримайте (Матвій
21.22).
· So I, from the first year, Darius the Midian became him and the
reinforcements.
So, I. This verse is a continuation of the statement of the Angel of 21
verse 10 chapter. Unfortunately, the division of the chapter in this place is
completely illogical, and it creates a false idea that this chapter begins a
new topic, while it is only a continuation of the previous one. The Angel tells
Daniel what took place in the first year of Darius. In that year Darius of the
median was awarded the sky visiting Angel Gabriel, who reinforceded and
approved it.
2.
· Now declare you the truth: Behold, three more kings will rise in
Persia; Then the fourth will surpass all great riches, and when will be
strengthened by the riches, then would raise all against the kingdom of Greek.
Truth. The content of the fourth great Revelation in the book of Daniel
begins with this verse. Everything contained in chapter 10 of Verse 1 of
Chapter 1 verse is the background and the entry.
Three Persian kings. Because this vision was given to Daniel in the
first year of Cyrus, this reference to the three Persian kings refers to the
successors of Cyrus: Kambiz-530-522, Lzhesmerdis-522 g. Darius Gistaps-522-486,
2006
Fourth. All commentators agree in principle that the context points to
Xerxes as the fourth king. However, there is a disagreement about the
enumeration of the previous kings mentioned in this verse. Some consider the
first King Cyrus, omitting Lzhesmerdis, because he was not the rightful heir to
the throne, and rules for a short time. Others Miss Cyrus, and include in the
number of three Lzhesmerdis. In any case, everyone agrees that Xerxes is the
fourth.
Great wealth. This Xerxes is probably the one who is named Artakserksom
in the Book of Esther. (See Esther 1.1) It is noticed that he was really proud
"showing the great wealth of his kingdom and the great brilliance of His
Majesty" (see ESF. 1:4, 6, 7.) The historian Herodotus also gives a
detailed report of his military power.
Will lift everyone. Xerxes really Opolchil all the nations of the world
against Greece. This is a well-known fact in history. During Xerxes Greece
remained the only independent country in the east of the Mediterranean Sea, not
coming ander under the Royal Scepter of Persia. Herodotus writes that Xerxes
managed to unite over forty nationalities in his army against Greece, which
included the military forces of India, Ethiopia, Arabia and Armenia. by 480,
2010 Against Greece reemerged huge Persian Empire. At times, Greece suffered
defeat, but the Battle of Salamis decided everything-the Persian kingdom became
clearly slope to decline. Greece becomes a world power
Greece. According to the Jewish "Javan" (Gen 10.2). The Greeks
were descendants of Iavana. (See Dan 2.39)
3.
· And the king of the Mighty will rise, who shall reign with great
authority, and shall act upon his will.
The King is mighty. According to the Jewish "warlike king".
This is an explicit reference to Alexander the Great (336-323 B.C.).
Dominion with great authority. The Dominion of Alexander the Great
extended from Macedonia and Greece to north-west India, from Egypt to the
Caspian Sea. It was one of the greatest empires in the world. (See Dan 2.39, 7.6)
4.
· But when he rise up, his kingdom will be destroyed and divided into
four winds of heaven, and not to his descendants shall pass, nor with the Glory
power, with the eaten he dominion; For the braking on kingdom of him will be
made unto others, except these.
But when he gets up. Alexander barely reached the top of his fame as he
suddenly died. In 323, this king, who owned the world, from the Adriatic to
India, suddenly fell ill and died eleven days later.
Collapse. Alexander did not leave any of his immediate descendants, who
could in the future hold in hands and unite all huge empire, conquerors
Alexander. After Alexander's death the authorities passed not to his
descendants, but to strangers for him. Indeed, Alexander the Macedonian left
behind imbecile brother Arrideus and two young children. None of them was able
to manage a huge empire, and it was divided by Alexander's commanders into four
kingdoms, and naturally each part was weaker than the United Kingdom.
Four Winds. i.e. four equal geographical parts. This division is also
symbolically depicted by four heads of the leopard (7.6), four goat horns (8.8,22.)
And not to his descendants. Alexander's son, born after his death, was
warrant king, but he was killed by a child, in the midst of the struggle for
power. Thus, the throne was left without the only legitimate heir.
5.
· And the Southern King will skyrocket, and one of his princes will
overpower him and reign, and his dominion shall be great.
The southern king. Beginning with this verse and further, the prophecy
will mainly concentrate on the two kingdoms formed after the division of the
Empire of Alexander and to which the people of God, the Jews, will have the
most direct attitude. This is Syria, governed by Selevkidas and Egypt, governed
by Ptolemeidas. From a geographical point of view, Syria, located in the north
and Egypt in the south, and Palestine between them, was also involved in the
strife that is constantly emerging between the north and the south.
And one of his princes. This appears to be the case with Seleucus
Nikatoru, (305-281 BC), one of the generals of Alexander, who made himself a
ruler over the larger, Asian part of the empire. In 316, Seleucus was forced to
leave Babylon, and to conclude an alliance with Ptolomeus, to whom he helped in
the smashing of the son of Antigonus, in the Gaza Strip. This happened in the
year 312. Shortly thereafter, Seleucus regained his former possessions in
Mesopotamia.
He'll overpower him. Seleucus, who was considered one time by Prince
Ptolemy, later became more powerful than the Egyptian king. When Seleucus died
in the year 281, his kingdom extended from Gellesponta to northern India.
Arrian, one of the outstanding ancient historians of the time, wrote that
Seleucus was one of the greatest kings after Alexander.
6.
· But in a few years they converge, and the daughter of the southern
King will come to the king of the north to establish the right relations
between them; But she will not hold strength in her hands, nor stand her, but
shall be betrayed both by her and by her companion, and born of her, and helped
her in those days.
But in a few years. This prophetic point of time refers to the time of
the crisis, about 35 years after the death of Seleucus.
Converge. Wanting to put an end to the strife, Ptolemee Philadelphos,
the Egyptian tsar, gave up for Antiochus II, grandson of Seleucus I, his
daughter Vereniku. To this end, Antiochus removed from his court his former
wife and sister Laodiku, thus depriving her children of the throne.
King of the North. This term is used for the first time in this
prophecy. This expression refers to Selevkidam, whose territory stretched north
of Palestine. At that time the king of the North was Seleucus II Kalinnik
(246-226) son of Antiochus II and Laodiki. (see Is 41.25)
Will not withhold strength in his hands. When a son was born in the
aforementioned marriage, Antiochus reconciled with his former wife Laodikoj.
Can't resist. Antiochus died suddenly. According to the generally
accepted Tochi view, he was poisoned by his first wife, Laodica.
Her kin. The young son of Antiochus, born from Vereniki, was murdered by
Laodica.
will be devoted. Bernice was murdered by Laodiki people.
Accompanying her. Together with Verenika killed many people from her
entourage, who came with her from Egypt.
Born of it. It's about the son of Verenika, killed by Laodica.
Helped her. Probably talking about her husband Verenika, helping her.
7.
· But the branch will rise from its root, come to the army and enter
into the fortifications of the King of Northern, and will act in them, and
intensify.
Industry from the root of it. Ptolemeus III Everget, son of Ptolemy II
and brother of Verenika, ascended the throne in 246. After the death of his
father, and went to war on Syria to avenge the death of his sister.
Will enter the fortifications. The hike Evergeta was triumphant. He took
possession of the Syrian-owned areas of Kilikia, Pamfilia, Ionia, Palestine,
and so forth.
8.
· Even their gods, idols them with their precious vessels, silver and
gold, fright in captivity to Egypt and for several years will stand above the
king of the North.
Gods them. Returning home, Ptolemeus seized from the conquered areas
countless treasures, between which were and idols, brought from Egypt to Persia
Kambiz. For the return of some, Ptolemeus and got the nickname Evergeta.
Egypt. This is the only reference in this place to the true location of
the "Kingdom of the South", undoubtedly allowing it to be identified.
And for a few years will stand taller. Ptolemeus III died in 222, two
years after Seleucus III.
9.
· Although this will make an invasion of the Kingdom of the Southern
King, but return to his land.
King of the South. A more accurate translation "He will enter the
kingdom of the southern King." After Ptolemeus III returned to Egypt,
Seleucus restored authority and power and went to war against that country,
hoping to return the lost wealth and prestige...
But he returned to his land. Seleucus was smashed and returned to Syria
empty-handed, (circa 240 BC).
10.
· Then
vooruzhatsja his sons and gather a large army, and one of them quickly go,
inundate and pass, and then, returning, will fight with him before the
fortifications of him.
His sons. i.e. two sons Seleucus II, Seleucus III Keraun (226-223 BC),
who had been killed a very short time after his ascension to the throne, and
Antiochus III (223-187 BC).
Inundate and will pass. In 219 BC Antiochus III went on a hike to
southern Syria and Palestine and took possession of Selevkies - Port of
Antioch. After that he made repeated attempts to take Palestine away from his
competitor Ptolemy Filopatora (222-204-2005).
11.
· And Razdrazhitsja the Southern King, and will perform, fight with him,
with the king of the North, and expose a great army, and the surrender of the
army into his hands.
And will get annoyed the southern king. In 217, Ptolemeus VI Filopator
against Antiochus and gave him a crushing defeat at Raffia, near Gaza.
Big Army. Polibius, a famous historian of the time wrote that the
Antiochus Army consisted of 62000 infantry, 6000 cavalry and 102 elephants. The
Ptolemy army was also very strong (cf. with reference to the expression
"many thousands", verse 12.)
And the devoted will be an army of him into his hands. The Battle of
Raffia (217) between Antiochus III and Ptolomeus VI ended with a terrible
defeat Antiochus, who reportedly lost 10000 infantry 300 cavalry, and another
4000 was taken prisoner.
12.
· And the revives army, and the king's heart shall be reborn; It shall
many thousands, but it will not be stronger.
He. T. E. Ptolemeus VI.
will not be stronger. The lazy and depraved Ptolemeus not be able to
take advantage of Victory victory in Raffia. At this time for the period from
212 to 204 year, Antiochus III threw all his forces on the return of the
eastern regions, with success moved to the borders of India. Around the year
205, Ptolemeus VI and his wife died under rather mysterious circumstances, and
their son Ptolemeus V Epifan (204-180), who was only 4 or 5 years old, ascended
to the throne.
13.
· For the king of the North will return and make the army more old, and
in a few years quickly come with a huge army and great wealth.
and return. The ascension of Ptolemy V to the throne of his children's
age, all this was not the best for Antiochus III, construct the desire to
avenge the Egyptians. And in the year 201 he went back to Palestine.
And in a few years. Probably, it is about sixteen years, from 217 to 201
passed from battle at Raffia (see 11 verse) before the second hike Antiochus to
the south.
14.
· In those
days, many will rise up against the southern King, and the rebellious of the
sons of thy people shall rise to be fulfilled by the vision, and fall.
In those days. Beginning with this verse, the interpretation of the rest
of the chapter changes dramatically. However, the group of commentators
believes that in 14-15 verses continues the description of the history of Syria
and the Kings of the house Ptolemaic. Others are of the opinion that from the
14th verse in the arena of history comes the next great power-Rome, and that
the 14th and 15th verses reveal to us this question and the times of the
Christian Church.
As in these verses, and in many subsequent, many commentators see in
them Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who reigned from 175 to 164 Gg. BC, as well as the
period of the national crisis, caused among the Jews, the policies pursued by
him. Of course, one of the most vivid events in the Jewish history of the
between-testaments period is the fact of attempt Antiochus to renounce their
national religion and culture, and instead to introduce religion and culture of
the Greeks.
Threatening attempts of Antiochus Epiphanes the Jews in the same crisis,
as well as during Sennacherib, Nebuchadnezzar, Amana and Titus. In the twelve
years of his short reign, Antiochus Epifan inflicted the strongest blows on the
religion and culture of the Jews. He robbed the sanctuary in Jerusalem and left
the city and its walls in ruins, killed thousands of Jews and many of them
turned into slaves. The Tsar's decree demanded that the Jews should leave all
rites of their religion and live as pagans. They were forced to erect pagan
altars in every Jewish city, to sacrifice pork meat, to tear and burn separate
books of the Holy Scripture. Antiochus also placed a pagan idol in the temple
in Jerusalem and sacrificed pork meat.
It is difficult without reliable data to say how all this affected the
religion and culture of the Jews, but, in the end, they rebelled and expelled
the army of Antiochus from Judea. They also courageously defended against the
army of Antiochus, sent for their destruction. Expelling the enemy from his
land, the Jews restored the temple, built a new altar and again began to bring
sacrifices. (1Macc 4.36-54.) Having signed an alliance with Rome, in a few
years (in 161) Jews for about a hundred years enjoyed relative independence,
being under the protection of Rome, until in 63 B.C. the Jews were not turned
into a Roman province.
Rebellious of the sons of your people. (Another possible translation:
"The children of the strong among your people") if you refer this
statement to the Jews, it is directly related to those who have bravely
rebelled against the oppression and defended the independence of their people
and their national interests. On the other hand it can refer also to Romans
which in 63 BC have deprived Jews of their independence and in 70g N. E.
Destroyed a temple and city Jerusalem.
15.
· And the king of the North will come, arrange the tree and mastered the
fortified city, and not succumb the muscles of the South, nor the choice army
of it; The strength to resist.
King of the North. Following the introductory verse 14, in verse 15 the
thought started in verse 13, concerning the hike of Antiochus to Palestine,
continues to develop.
Fortified city. This is probably a reference to gas, which was taken
Antiochus III in 201 BC after a long siege. Some commentators see in these
words a reference to Sidon, where Antiochus closed the Egyptian army and after
the siege forced them to surrender.
Muscles. Symbol of force (see 22, 31 verse)
16.
· And whoever comes out to him shall act upon his will, and no one shall
stand before him; And on the glorious Earth shall put his own, and she shall
suffer by his hand.
Glorious land. i.e. Palestine. (see 8.9) According to the point of view
stated in the commentary to verse 14, about the Romans, here is the question of
the conquest of Palestine Pompey, who in 63 BC intervened in the dispute
between the two brothers Hirkanom and Aristobulom for the right to ascend the
throne in Judea. Defenders for three months defended the temple, and according
to Joseph Flavius, Pompey raised the Holy Veil and examined the inside of the
Holy saints, which then was already empty, because the Ark of the Covenant was
conveyed from there.
17.
· And GMI
enter with all the powers of his kingdom, and the righteous with him, and
commit it; And the daughter of the wives will give it to him, to perish it, but
this idea will not take place, and he shall not benefit from it.
Intent. Most likely means that when Ptolemeus XI died in the year 51 BC,
he gave his children Cleopatra and Ptolemy XII under the patronage of Rome.
Daughter of Wives. Unusual phrase on the device, perhaps emphasizing her
femininity and beauty. The speech undoubtedly goes about Cleopatra, daughter of
Ptolemy XI. She was under the patronage of Rome and after a while became the
wife of Julius Caesar, who conquered Egypt. After Julius Caesar was
treacherously murdered, Cleopatra turned her eyes to Marc Anthony, consul
Julius Caesar, rival Octavian, among the heirs of Caesar. (Octavian, Caesar's
nephew was appointed chief heir.) Octavian broke the combined forces of Cleopatra
and Antonia at Aktiume in 31 BC. A year later Antiochus a suicide, as they
said, according to Cleopatra's plan, and it opened the way for a new winner.
After that, Cleopatra, seeing that she would not be able to achieve the
location of Octavian, also ended her suicide.
With the death of Cleopatra ends the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt and from
30 B.C. Egypt becomes a province of Rome. The last part of this text is the
best way to sum up the lamentable result of all the cunning plans of Cleopatra,
as they were directed not for Caesar's success but for her own selfish
interests.
18.
· Then turn his face to the islands and mastered many; But a certain
leader will stop the disgrace inflicted on them, and even pay his shame.
Island. The war in other parts of the Empire distracted Caesar from
Egypt. Pompey's military units were smashed off the coast of Africa. In Syria
and Asia Minor trekking Caesar against Fernesa, Cimmerian King was successful.
Chief. In this case, as an authoritative person, such as in Isaiah 1:10
but more with a hint of a warlord, such as in I. Nav. 10:24. The second half of
this text from the Jewish remains unclear.
19.
· Then he will turn his face on the fortress of his land; But stumble
will fall and not become him.
Will stumble. In the year 44 BC Julius Caesar was treacherously murdered
in Rome.
20.
· A certain one who will send the collector of the day, pass through the
Kingdom of Glory, shall rise to his place; But also he will perish after few
days, and not from indignation and not in battle.
Some who send the collectors of the date. Most commentators see this as
a census of the Empire population. (see Onion 2:1.) After the death of Julius
Caesar, August came to the throne, which is considered the founder of the Roman
Empire, and after 40 years of reign he peacefully passed away in his bed in the
14th A.D.
21.
· And he shall rise in the place of his contemptible, and will not give
him royal honors, but he will come without noise and flattery mastered the
kingdom.
Despicable. i.e. the person is unesteemed, rejected. After the death of
August on the throne Tiberius (14-37) Some historians testify that such people
as Seneca, Tacitus, in every way ink character and name Tiberius. There is a
lot of evidence, about the strange, incomprehensible character of this person.
They won't. This is probably a hint of the unborn, Unroyal origin of
this man. He was the adopted son of August and was appointed heir to the throne
already in adulthood.
No noise. After the death of August, Tiberius in a peaceful environment
ascended the throne. Since he was not the native son of August, his ascension
to the throne occurred only because of the mind and cunning of his mother
Libya.
22.
· And the
all-sinking hordes will be sunk and demolished them, even the chief of the
Covenant.
All-sinking hordes. This expression paints a picture of military
battles. (see 9:26). Tiberius with great success has conducted a number of
battles in Germany and in the east – in Armenia and on the borders of the
Parthian kingdom.
Chief hosts. This is the same leader who will approve the Covenant in 9.25-27
(see also 8:11). This is the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This becomes quite obvious
from Chapter 9. During the reign of Tiberius 14-37. On the order of his viceroy
in Judea Pontius Pilate Jesus was crucified in 31 year.
23.
· For after he has entered into an alliance with him, he will act with
deception, and rise, and shall prevail with the small people.
After he joins the union. Some commentators believe that in this place
Daniel returned to 161 BC when the Jews and the Romans concluded a union
between them. Others adhere to the chronological sequence of the presentation
of the prophetic events in Chapter 11, seeing in this reference to the policy
of Rome, which today can be called the Pact of Mutual assistance, and in this
case as a union of mutual assistance and friendship with the Jews. Such
alliances pursued the interests of both sides. Rome, acting as a friend and
patron, does so only for the purpose of carrying out his "cunning,
insidious work", always turning the steering wheel of such alliances
towards their personal benefits and advantages. Rome often laid the burden of
war on its allies, but the usual reward for these victories was holding on to itself.
After all, all these allies were absorbed by the Roman Empire.
24.
· He will enter the peaceful and fruit countries, and do what his
fathers and fathers did not do; Looting, looted property and wealth will waste
their own and on the fortress will have their plans, but only before the time.
But only before the time. This expression shows that this insidious
power will be put to an end. The term "up to time" does not speak
about a certain cancelled period of time, and not about the prophetic time. The
word, translated as "Time" in the original, speaks about uncertainty
of time concerning the moment of its saying. The Power of Evil will act until
it reaches God's mark (see 11:27 Wed. 12:1).
Those who allow the interpretation of this place as a prophecy of the
time interval (360 years) see this time when Rome continued to be the capital
of the empire, bearing this event to 31g. BC When August broke the military
forces of Cleopatra and Antonia at Aktiume. From 31 years to 330 when the
capital of the empire was moved to Constantinople.
Others see in this expression the purpose of the Rome policy towards the
winners. History testifies to the generous reward of "captured prey"
among the conquerors. "Before the time" - some significant time when
the Roman legions continued to be famous for their impenetrable.
25.
· Then he
will awaken his strength and his spirit with a large army against the king of
the South, and the Southern King shall perform at war with a great and even
stronger army, but he cannot stand, for he shall be cunning against him.
Will awaken its forces. This expression refers to the Battle of Aktiume,
between August and Antonia, when the latter was defeated.
26.
· Even the participants of his meal ruin him, and his army will spill,
and many killed.
Participants of the meal. Probably it is the Tsar's favourites. From the
first days of the beginning of the "House of Caesar" The Ascension
and fall of emperors was always accompanied by court intrigues. Especially in
recent years, when the new emperor punched his way to the throne at the cost of
his predecessor's head. In the ancient east, the one who ate the bread of
another man was considered an ego faithful friend.
Spilled. According to the contents of 24 verses, this text speaks of the
fate of Antonia. When Cleopatra, frightened by the result of the Battle of
Aktiume, fled, withdrawing 60 ships of the military fleet, Antony followed her,
and provided, thus, for Octavian a full opportunity to win. Many of their
adherents Anthony moved to the side of Octavian. Later Antony ended his life as
a suicide.
If to approach from a chronological point of view, here the unstable
political position severing the empire during the reign of Nero and Diocletian
is expressed.
27.
· Both kings will have an insidious heart, and lie at one table, but
there will be no success, because the end is still postponed to time.
will be insidious. Some see this intrigue between Octavian (or August)
and Antonia. Others – political struggle during the last years of Diocletian's
Life (284-305) and Constantine the Great (306-337), casualty the Reunification
of the Empire (323 or 324 G.)
Before time. All insidious actions of evil people continue as long as
God allows them to do so. The Book of the prophet Daniel expresses the true
philosophy of history. God acts the same way – in the heavenly hosts and on the
Earth and there is no one who can resist his hand.
28.
· And he shall go into his land with great wealth and hostile intent
against the Holy Covenant, and he will fulfill him, and return to his land.
And he will go. Some commentators see in this expression the prophetic
reference to the siege and destruction of Jerusalem by Tito in the year 70.
Others adhere to the chronological sequence in the prophetic statement (see
verse 23) See in this further description of the activity of Constantine the
Great.
Against the Holy Covenant. Christ is named the wait for the Covenant,
and he had to approve the Covenant for many in one “week” (see 9:27.) This
covenant is a plan of salvation laid down in eternity and confirmed by the
historical fact of the death of Christ. This text refers to the force opposing
the plan. What power is that? Some see it as Romans, deprived the Jews of their
rights, and also the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in the year 70. Others
imply under this force Constantine. Although Constantine accepted Christianity,
but in essence he was an opponent of the Holy Testament. He pursued the goal of
making Christianity a means to unite the Empire and consolidate its control
over it. He opened great advantages to the church and in return hoped to enlist
the support of the church in his political affairs.
29.
· At the
appointed time he will again go south; But the last hike is not like the old
one,
It's not like that. Despite all efforts of Constantine to revive former
glory and power of the Roman Empire, his works have crowned only partial
success.
Like the old. Some see this as a reference to the transfer of the
capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople, which was the signal of the fall
of the Empire.
30.
· For at one time the ships of Kittim will come with him; And he will
fall in the spirit, and return, and anger on the Holy Covenant, and fulfill his
intention, and again enter into an agreement with the apostates of the Holy
Covenant.
Kittimian. This name is found several times in the Old Testament. (See
Gen 10.4, 1 Par 1.7) Kittim named the son of Iavan, grandson of Japheth.
Geographically, the descendants of Kittim occupied the island of Cyprus. Ieremiah
talks about the islands of Kittim (Jer. 2:1) referring to the Mediterranean
coast. But over time, this geographical definition was lost in Jewish
literature and the term "kitty" remained only to express the enemies
of Judea. This is evidenced by the found scrolls of the Dead Sea.
It is interesting to note that on the translation of the Seventy
(Septuagint) this text (11.30), translated in the second century before Christ,
is read instead of "Kitty"-"Romans". Consequently, although
this expression referred to Cyprus and its inhabitants, and also to the
Mediterranean coast to the west of Palestine, it was later called all foreign
oppressors coming from both the South (Egypt), the north (Syria) and the West
(Macedonia or Rome). As it were, but when interpreting this expression, the
dominant is the following: In the days of Daniel under this expression still
implied land and people from the West, and the second: This expression was
understood by all foreign invaders and oppressors.
Some see in the "Ships of Kittim" a reference to the barbarian
hordes, cursory themselves and destroyed the Roman Empire.
31.
· And the part of the army which desecrates the sanctuary of power will
be delivered to them, and shall stop the daily sacrifice, and will put the
abomination of desolation.
Desecrate. Although in its translation this expression means "to do
something unclean", but from the Hebrew this expression more subtly
emphasizes the idea-to make the sacred ordinary. For example, Exodus. 20.25.
This same expression is used to show the desecration of the altar of stones by
the use of Tjosla. Then to the Exodus 31.14. As the desecration of Saturday. By
the same expression underlined and the works of those who dishonour the name of
God by the sacrifice of the pagan God. (Lev 20.3).
Sanctuary of power. "Holy Place, Sanctuary." Some commentators
understand under this expression the city of Rome, the capital of the power of
the ancient world and the "Sanctuary of Power". Others understand
that this is the heavenly sanctuary. The Earth Sanctuary in Jerusalem was
surrounded by fortresses or towers. The heavenly sanctuary, where Christ, in
the name of his redeeming blood pleads for a sinner, is the place of refuge.
Therefore, according to the content of this text, here we are talking about the
great power in the Christian history, which will replace the true sacrifice of
Christ and his ministry as a high priest in the celestial sanctuary of false
sacrifice and false service.
Daily. See. 8:11.
And will put the abomination of desolation. Here is a picture of the
work of papacy. For the first time in the book of the prophet Daniel used the
expression of this kind, although similar words and met in 9.17. The words of
Christ, concerning the "abomination of Desolation" (Matt. 24.15) are
more relevant to Dan 9.27, than to Dan 11.31.
Speaking of the pending Jerusalem participation in the year 70, Jesus
compared the Roman troops with the abomination of desolation "Saying through
the prophet Daniel" (Matt 24.15. compare Luke 21.20.) In view of the fact
that Dan. 9:27 is part of the explanation of the angel on Dan 8.11-13, it is
quite natural that Dan 8.11. This is a mixed prophecy (like Matt. 24) which
refers to the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem by Roman troops and to
the work of papacy in the Christian centuries. It should be noted that the
reference of Jesus to the work of "abomination of desolation", as to
future events, excludes the attitude of this prophecy to Antioco Epifan. See.
Dan 8.25.
32.
· Coming wickedly against the Covenant he would attract flattery; But
the people who exploits their God intensify and will act.
Testament. See. 28 verse.
He. Papacy.
Flattery. According to the Hebrew "sweet, slippery speeches".
(see 8.25) This has always been the method of Satan – to represent your path is
much easier than God's way. Throughout the Christian history, the people of God
firmly held the path described by Christ in his words: "A narrow path
leading to life" (Matt 7.14)
Will act. This expression undoubtedly refers to those who, under the
rule of Rome, resisted the invasion of papacy and maintained pure faith, such
as Albigoians, Waldensians and others.
The true church is characterized not only by the fact that it, as the
people of God resists sin and temptations, but also by its decisive actions in
the implementation and promotion of the program of God. Christianity can not be
passive. Every child of God is responsible for doing certain work entrusted to
him personally.
33.
· And sensible of the people teaching many, though there will be some
time to suffer from the sword and Fire, from captivity and robbery;
Enlighten many. The Errand of Christ "go and preach to all
nations" (Matt 28.19) remains thus in force and in times of persecution as
well as in days of the world and often is more effective, than in other, more
favorable time.
Suffer. On other translations "will fall from a sword". During
the centennial of fierce persecution, the true children of God were
dispassionately defending their beliefs.
Some time. On other translations "many days". This period of
time refers to 1260 days (Dan 7.25, 12.7) i.e. by the time when the retreat
reached the highest limit of blasphemy and haunted those who did not agree with
it.
34.
· And during his suffering will have some help, and many shall join
them, but feigned.
Some help. Although God does not always consider it necessary to save
his children from death in his wisdom, every martyr for the name of God had the
opportunity to make sure and know that his life was "concealed with Christ
in God" (Col 3.8)
Throughout all the bitter and dreadful days of retreat and persecution
described in Dan 11.33, God has repeatedly sent his people "some
help" in the person of the leaders of the people, who boldly raised their
voices in the dark and encouraged people to return to the principles of the
Holy Scriptures. For example, Valdenskie missionaries of the 12th century, John
Wycliffe in England in the 14th century, Jan Hus and Jerome in Prague in the XV
century. In the XVI century, there was a coup in the political, economic social
and religious Life of Europe, instrumental Protestant Reformation. He opened
the way for many, by which they added their voice to the voice of the faithful
children of God, Communist for centuries of terrible persecution and
persecution.
35.
· Suffer
some and out of reasonable for the test of them, purification and for whiting
to the last time; For there is still time to the term.
Cleansing. At times, God allows his children to endure suffering and
even death, and does so in order to make their character purified and fit for
the palate. Even Christ Himself "suffering the skill of obedience"
Hebrews 5.8. (cf. Rev 6.11)
To the last time. This expression occurs in 8.17, 11.40, 12.4,9. In
context 11 of chapter 35 of the verse, this term "by the last time"
is most relevant to 1260 days, indicating the end of this period. If this place
scriptures compare with the places of the spirit of prophecy, for example, in
the desire of centuries p. 234, authorisation. Vol. 5 pp. 9-10, Great
Wrestling, p. 356, it becomes obvious that 18798 is the beginning of "The
last time".
For there is still time to the term. by Jewish "definite" or
"appointed time". For example, a similar expression is used in relation
to the meeting of Israel with God (Ex 23.15
Lev 23.2) as well as for the meeting place (Ps 74.8). In Dan 11.35 in
this case the idea of time is pursued. "Time to term" is God's time
in his programme of Action.
36.
· and the King shall act in his arbitrariness, and shall be raised and
magnified above all deity, and the god of the gods will speak blasphemy, and
shall have success, till the wrath shall be made: for that which is
predestined, it will be fulfilled.
King. Among the Adventist commentators, there are two points of view
about 36-39 verses. Some understand the French Revolution of 1789 years, and
the ensuing events. Others are of the view that the force described here is the
same force, the sole force of persecution depicted in the previous verses.
Those who see the "tsar" period of the French Revolution
underline the idea that it should be a new force, indicating the suddenness of
its appearance, immediately after the mention of "last time" and, in
all likelihood, this force carries the task of another Scale, more than we saw
in the previous verses. Her form of struggle will be atheistic. History shows
that the guiding philosophy of the French Revolution was not only
anti-religious, but also atheistic, and had an impact on the course of history
in the nineteenth and even twentieth century. Moreover, this revolution and its
consequences mark the end of the 1260-year-old prophetic period.
Those who hold the view that the "king" is the power shown in
the previous verses are based on the fact that the word "King" stands
with a certain article, it means that it was already before – in the previous
verses. Hence, there is a link to the previous texts. They prove that the
reference to "late-time" in the 35 verse may speak at all about the
future, and it is not necessary to indicate that 36-39 verses are applicable to
events that began after the year 1798. They understand the 36-39 verses not as
a form of atheism. But in general an attempt to oust all religious forms of
service. Referring in parallel with the 2, 7 and 8 chapter. And in conclusion,
they consider the 11th chapter culmination chapter of the work of the force of
retreat, displayed in other prophetic chapters of the Book of the prophet
Daniel.
Subira. According to the first point of view, i.e. that this is a
question of France, this expression speaks about the successful work of atheism
carried out by some leaders of the revolution. As, for example, on November 26,
1798, the new government of Paris has made an official decision to destroy any
religion in the capital of France. Although these actions were terminated in a
few days after the decision of the National Assembly, it is still a matter of
the influence that atheism achieved at that time.
According to the second point of view, this text is considered parallel
to Dan. 8:11, 25; 2fes. 2:4; Rev. 13:2.6; 18:7. Supporters of this point of
view see the fulfillment of this text in the papal statement, about its
viceroying instead of Christ on the Earth, about the pretentious statement to
open and close in front of people the sky.
Will blasphemy says. If to bear in mind France, it is a question of
arrogance of participants of a coup, chipped any religion and parent worship
the goddess of reason. Later, when the worship of the Supreme Being was again
introduced, the Reshareholders decided the following – that it was not the god
of the Christian religion. For the execution of these words in the work papacy
see. 7.11,25 + 2 Thess. 2.4, Rev 13.5-6.
37.
· And he
will not think of the gods of his fathers, and neither the desires of the wives
nor even the deity respects; For they exalt themselves above all.
Desire of wives. If one understands France in the above-mentioned force,
the French revolutionaries have declared marriage as a civil act, which can be
easily dissolved.
Proceeding from the other point of view, i.e. seeing in this force
papacy, it is a question of that value which papacy paid to celibacy and a
virgin way of life.
Not even a deity respects. According to the first provision, it is a
question of atheistic propaganda in the days of the revolution in France, which
seeks to destroy any religion in the country. (see 36 verse). According to the
second allegation, it is an atheistic force, but an extraordinary force for
spiritual strength, but it actually deprives God of his honor and glory. In the
most sacrilegious way this force aspires to take the place of God. (See 2fes.
2:4)
38.
· But the Lord of the fortresses in his place he shall salute, and this
God whom his fathers did not know, he shall be celebrate gold and silver, and
precious stones, and different jewels,
At the place of it. That is instead of the true God.
God of fortresses. Some believe that this is the worship of the goddess
of Reason, founded in Paris in the year 1793. The leaders of the revolution
understood the need for the strength and authority of France to further spread
the revolution in other European countries and, realizing this, they could not
help but recognize that it needed at least some kind of religion. Therefore
they had to establish a new religion, in the personification of reason, as an
object of religious worship. Later it has resulted in a cult of service
"to the higher essence" - deifing nature which was considered as
"the God of fortresses".
Based on the other point of view described above, these expressions
refer to prayers directed to the Saints and the Virgin Mary. And one more
opinion: the Union of Rome with secular power and its persistent attempts to
subordinate the will of peoples to their desire and purpose.
will be celebrate gold and jewels. These words found their fulfillment
in the greatest gifts that showered images of the Virgin Mary and other saints.
(See Rev 17.4; 18.16)
39.
· And will
arrange a firm fortress with the Stranger God: which recognize him, that would
increase honors and give power over many, and the earth will give out in a
reward.
and a solid fortress. This expression remains unclarified due to
different translations and grammatical deviations. Some see in this expression
a reference to the strategic position occupied by atheists and rationalists
during the French Revolution. Others understand that the help and support of
the Roman Church in serving the Saints, arranged in various places around the
world and in honor of Mass and the Virgin Mary.
And the earth gives out. Some see in this literal distribution of the
local lands, nagging at the French nobility, and sale of these lands to small
businessmen. It was found that during the Revolution, the provisional
government confiscated up to two thirds of the land of all France.
Others are convinced that these words have been expressed in the time of
papal domination and its power over the Kings. It is believed that the division
of the New World between Spain and Portugal Pope Alexander VI, in 1493 year is
one of the vivid examples of the execution of this place from the scriptures.
40.
· At the end of the time fight with him the king of the South, and the
king of Northern rushes as a storm on him with chariots, riders and numerous
ships, and will attack the area, inundate them, and pass through them.
At the end of the same time. For the first time after 14 and 15 verses
we are talking about the southern and northern Kings. Commentators SDA the
pertinent 36-39 verses to France, see in the northern king of Turkey, ingame in
40-45 verses. The relevant 36-39 verses to papacy consider it culmination a
prophetic picture of the activities of papacy. and one more opinion. Some
suggest that the 40-45 verses were fulfilled in the fall of the Turkish Empire
in 1922. (see 45 verse.)
41.
· And he will enter into the most beautiful of the land, and many
regions will suffer and saved from his hand only Edom, Moab and most of the
sons of Ammon.
42.
· And stretcheth his hand on different countries; The land of Egypt will
not be saved.
43.
· And he possesses treasures of gold and silver and various jewels of
Egypt; Libyans and Ethiopians will follow him.
44.
· But rumors from the east and North will alarmed him, and he will come
out in the greatest rage to destroy and ruin many,
45.
· And he would displace the king's tents between the sea and the
mountain of the Glorious sanctuary; But will come to its end, and no one can
help him.
But it will come to its end. It is possible to compare this prophecy
with parallel to it in 2 chapter (34, 35, 44, 45 verses), in 7 chapter (26
verse) 8 and 9 of chapter (8.19,25; 9.27) as well as other places of scripture
– Is 14.6; 47.11-15; Jer 50.32 ; 1 Cor
5.3; Rev 18.6-8; 19.21.
However, most Adventist believe that the execution of the 45 verse
belongs to the future. The wise words spoken by the pioneer of the Adventist
movement by James White in the year 1877 regarding the cautious approach to explaining
the not-executed prophecies are also a useful advice for us today.
In
explaining the not-executed prophecies, which are not marked by history, let
the one who examines them do not make their assumptions in a certain and
precise form so as not to embarrass themselves.
