This is a site dedicated to Christian studies of various subjects, which include: End Time Prophecy, Apostasy, Ministry, Missions and Current Events. You may notice that there are some other random topics here as well. This is because this was my first site and at the beginning, I wasn’t sure if it would be a personal site or otherwise… it turned out to be otherwise, therefore, I created other sites for my more personal entries. You can see those sites, which are listed below. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to hear from you. If there is anything that you would like for me to research, please feel free to leave a comment and I will do my best to cover it. Thanks again and God bless!
Sincerely In Christ,
Alison
Mark Biltz Responds To Criticism
Posted by truthoughts on May 20, 2008
With all of the controversy from the video I have posted, I would like to share an excerpt from Mark Biltz website:
For my previous posts please visit: Jewish Feasts of the Lord also Feasts of the Lord Part II and for the combined version… Jewish Feasts and Holy Days
Stipulating Eclipse Comments
By Pastor Mark Biltz
“[…] Remember when Messiah said the gates of hell will not prevail against the church! Gates
are a defensive piece of armory, not offensive! The church has been terrified of being
attacked by gates?! The truth here is that the gates are trying to keep people in captivity
and the church is supposed to storm the gates of hell and rescue the people held cap-
tive! The truth is that Satan and his minions are terrified of us! It’s time to storm them
and that’s my heart. Be Blessed!
I hope you enjoyed listening to the song above and now watch the video. May you
be inspired to join me as we Wake, Watch and go to Work! Pass this on to other
Warriors! We need to quit squabbling over the dating of the rapture and unite to the
Work! Keep this going, time is short, and the battle is near!”
There is a lot more that he said, but I would like for you to visit his site to see for yourself. The excerpt that I am sharing here is one that we should all be able to relate to in the Church. There should be no controversy with this. I found his words very insightful and inspiring and I hope that you will as well. Please do give it a read and if you have any questions about what he teaches, please ask him. Pastor Mark Biltz is the perfect source to find out what he, himself, means with what he states.
In this content that he has written, it also states his clarifications of what others may be misunderstanding about the controversial video interview he had with Prophecy In The News. For your researching desires, this is a great place to start.
This video has caused quite a stir amongst those in the church and those leering in for multiple reasons. For some, it has been an encouraging wake up call, for others, it has been an alarming siren that they just want to silence. It reminds me of the comparison of Jesus being the corner stone and a stumbling block.
If you have not seen the video, please check it out:
Paul said
great job I have been studying more since I saw the episode than before
truthoughts said
Paul,
That is great! I think it caused quite the wake up call to the Church… to some however it has been quite a loud warning siren that they just want to quiet. Thank you so much for your comment my friend.
Sincerely In Christ,
Alison
Barbara Verross said
Love, love , love the article! The connection between the eclipses and the Feasts Days is awesome. I believe the info gives us a heightened motivation to get the gospel message out, and to get it out quickly.
truthoughts said
Barbara,
I completely agree with you whole heartedly! Time is so short and once it is over, we can do no more. God speed my friend!
Sincerely In Christ,
Alison
Nigel said
hi I’d just like to know, in order for the tribulation to start the Antichrist must sign a 7 year peace treaty with Israel, which we know has not happened yet, that means that the tribulation has not started yet and its 2009, 7 years from now gets 2016, I’m fascinated by the eclipses but 2008 passed and the tribulation didn’t start, second coming can’t be in 2015 its not rocket science,its another failed prediction whats all the hype about,I do believe the eclipses have some kind of significance tho. Unless there is a solar eclipse on the feast of trumpets in 2016 that would be significant,I’m just confused again, any new info please email me – btw, I know who the Antichrist is!
truthoughts said
Nigel,
Thank you for your comment. You are correct in stating that the Great Tribulation has not yet begun. The correlations regarding the eclipses are stunning and I am sure they hold a significant “sign” regarding the end times though I do not have more details for you presently. The next solar eclipse occurs later this month (July 22nd) which is also Av 1 on the Hebrew calendar. We know that from Av1 – Av 9, this is the most solemn time for the Jewish people (temples destroyed, etc.). The prediction you are referring to is more of a reference to coincidence than an actual prediction. Kind of like the things that make you go, “Hmmm…” rather than “Ah-Ha!”
Either way, we know that based on what is happening around the world… the time is very near and literally could happen any moment now. So, no matter what is predicted or researched, we should all keep looking up for our redemption draws near.
Thank you again for your comment. I’m sorry that I cannot give you more information at this time. Let me know if you come across anything of significance as well and I will research this further. Have a blessed day Nigel.
Sincerely In Christ,
Alison
Allah said
Yet another end of world prophecy. And surprise surprise, for $24.95 I can call the number at the bottom of the screen and purchase my very own copy! Never saw that one coming!
Here’s a prophecy for you. Feel free to compare the accuracy of mine to that of the learned pastor. By 2016, you’ll be able to pick up this video series for “shipping and handling only”. A new video will be out, same bible quotes, different years. Shifted out just far enough to settle into another round of “fishing for dollars” in the waters of naïevity. With the credulous and the stupid lining up to bite.
Sow fear, $ell salvation. The matra of organized religion the world over.
A far more creative way of extracting money than tithe, I will concede that. Equally as dishonest, but you knew that already…
PS: Remind me again, why does he need the money if the world is about to end?
There's a suprise... said
Will you put my comment up unedited Alison? $24.95 says you won’t.
truthoughts said
First, I would like to address that I find it interesting that with your strong feelings, you have chosen to remain anonymous… Interesting…
Now, I completely understand how you may feel very upset about “pastors” being led by greed and just trying to obtain as much of your money as possible. Those are dominantly, but not limited to preachers in the Word of Faith movement and the Ecumenical movement. The one’s who promise a miracle for money, etc. However, this should not carry over as a stereotype. Material has a cost and having the ability to utilize technology to share teachings costs. In that case, there is no difference between that and making an offering to send missionaries across the globe to preach to and serve those in need.
I understand that many are confusing the situation about the eclipses and Hebrew festivals along with the Rapture of the Church situation. Mr. Biltz did a study of the interesting future events of the eclipses correlating with Hebrew dates of significance. He shared his belief of the date of Rosh Hashanah being a strong possibility for the date of the Rapture, however, though he showed interest in the “what if” idea of it happening at the beginning of these eclipses and showed how that “may” correspond to the events during the tribulation and the 2nd coming of Christ… he did NOT make a matter of fact prediction regarding the Rapture happening on Rosh Hashanah 2008. There is a huge difference.
I notice how you make light of prophecy and the end days… by the way, it is not the end of the “world” it is the end of the “age of grace”. The world will continue for another 1,000 years before the final judgement, however, the age of grace you so mock will end shortly.
Your comment is one of the many signs that point us to the fact that we are in the last days as prophecied by the Bible. (Jude 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. *and* 2 Peter 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as [they were] from the beginning of the creation.)
You said, “Sow fear, $ell salvation”. It is only fear to those who have something to fear, but to those who are Christ’s it is salvation eternal. Yes, some as I stated in the beginning of this post do try to “sell” salvation and they will reap their just reward (judgment) in the end – read 2nd Peter. Those individuals however, do not eliminate the Truth for what it is and the fact that no matter who stands against it or chooses not to believe it… it will still come to pass just as it is written. You have access to the Truth now, but there will be a day soon when you will search for it and not find it because you chose not to love it now when it was here. (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.)
Now, in regard to your 2nd comment, as you can see… I posted your comment in its entirety. I encourage you to read the Word of God, the Bible because it is your salvation. There is no other way a man can be save but through the Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. (John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.) You never know when your last opportunity to obtain salvation will be. Once you die, there are no 2nd chances.
PS: You should try contacting Mr. Biltz regarding your concerns and let him respond to you directly, himself.
Sincerely In Christ,
Alison