Bible predicts outcome of Iraq War

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The Iraq war is described in Jeremiah 50-51, Revelation 18: 9, 11, 19, and Rev 17:4. It is part of the war on terror, which is the predicted Red Horse of the Apocalypse.

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Discussion plan

physical Babylon

the divine purpose for the war

who was to be involved

why Babylon falls twice

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Babylon itself

“Babylon” represents the territory we now think of as (1) Iraq. However, ancient Babylon also included the territories now known as (2) Syria, (3) Turkey, (4) Saudi Arabia, (5) Jordan, (6) Lebanon, (7) Israel (Palestinians). Over time, there have been different kings that ruled over this area. At the moment, there are separate countries, but they will be united one more time under the Antichrist.

Rev 17:9 And here [is] the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits.

Revelation 17 discusses Babylon as a mystery, a woman who sits on a beast, and is drunk with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. Babylon, as an ancient city, represents the Antichrist empire.

*** Since this was meant to be futuristic, the only modern system that is drunk with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus is Islam. Communism also qualifies, but to a lesser extent.

Revelation 18 discusses Babylon’s merchandise, in order to identify her, and indicates that merchants weep over her.

In Rev 18:19, it says, “And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing…”

This is a middle east custom, so Babylon is a place those in the middle east do NOT want to see destroyed.

**** Note: There are many debates over who Babylon could be, including America. I will acknowledge that ANY country can act like a SPIRITUAL Babylon, and suffer punishment from God, but there is only one PHYSICAL, literal Babylon. This is NOT a discussion of spiritual Babylon.

Babylon is by “many waters.” (Jer 51:13, Rev 17:1)

It is an ancient empire, including lands touching the Euphrates river, Tigris river, Nile river, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, Aegean Sea, Caspian Sea, and Persian Gulf.

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How we know it is modern Babylon, and not just ancient Babylon being described in Jeremiah

1. the whole earth is involved. This did not happen the first time.

Jer 50:23 How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations!

2. the “great nation (USA-America)” and coalition forces of “many kings” were meant to be “raised from the ends of the earth” against it, in God’s will, who would “show no mercy” (50: 41-42) This did not happen the first time.

Jer 50:9 For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows [shall be] as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain.

***note, modern warfare – they can, through satellite, thousands of miles away, shoot a missile (arrow) now, and aim it straight into a particular window in a building. So extreme accuracy.  America (USA) is also northwest of Iraq.

Jer 50:41 Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.

Jer 50:42 They shall hold the bow and the lance: they [are] cruel, and will not show mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, [every one] put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.

3. The king of Babylon, who would become anguished, feeble before them (50: 43)

Jer 50:43 The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his hands waxed feeble: anguish took hold of him, [and] pangs as of a woman in travail.

**recall Sadaam Hussein was so scared he was hiding, feeble, in a hole in the ground

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Purpose of the Iraq invasion in the divine plan (this is not a political statement) All passages are from Jeremiah

1. To defeat Iraq, and desolate her (50: 3,23)

2. to execute vengeance, punishment (50: 15-18, 27)

3. to protect Israel in its final return home (50: 4-7, 19-20)

4. because Iraq contended against the Lord (50: 24)

5. it is the work, and will, of God, to come against any ungodly nation by using opposing armies. (50: 25)

6. Iraq was proud against the Lord, so to destroy the pride and humble it. (50: 31)

7. it oppressed Israel (50: 33)

8. the “great nation (USA-America) and coalition forces of “many kings” were meant to be “raised from the ends of the earth” against it, in God’s will, who would “show no mercy” (50: 41-42)

9. to anguish the king of Babylon, who would become feeble before them (50: 43)

**recall Sadaam was so scared he was hiding, feeble, in a hole in the ground.

10. to “repay” Babylon/Chaldea for evil done in Zion (51: 24)

11. it caused Israel to fall (51: 49)

12. so that the Lord’s purpose would be fulfilled (51: 29)

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Iraq – Win or loose?

Babylon falls the second time. She is forsaken.

Jer 51:9 We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reaches unto heaven, and is lifted up [even] to the skies.

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As we can see from today’s headlines, because of the civil war that occurred after the Iraq invasion, the total cost of maintaining the troops, and the slowness, however forgivable, of the government to take charge over its own territory, people are calling to give up on the effort. Coalition troops have been slowing withdrawing the entire time. This shows bible predictions are accurate from thousands of years ago!!

The Quran was never this accurate !!! 🙂

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Rationale behind going into Iraq, if we were just going to give up.

1. See 12 purposes above

2. To show even righteous man how even he has limitations, and has to submit this war to God.

3. The region is too evil for a democracy

4. to fulfill the prophecy that Babylon would fall twice

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What does leaving mean?

Leaving does NOT mean defeat for America. America did its job. It was a tool in the hands of God against Iraq, and its supporters. God used America and the coalition forces to weaken the evil Babylonian system, and give it one last chance for righteousness.

Leaving MEANS:

a. defeat for freedom and righteousness in that country

b. this allows for the consolidation of the “BEAST,” for the Antichrist kingdom to form.

c. they are out of time for repentance, because God will turn his back on them

d. they are ready for God’s wrath

e. they are ready for the 200 million man army, which will march on them during the time of wrath, and destroy multitudes

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How does Beast consolidate? What happens next?

1. Iran invades Iraq to initiate vengeance, and finalize the destruction.

Jer 51:11 Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device [is] against Babylon, to destroy it; because it [is] the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.

2. this invasion is also the Lord’s doing

Jer 51:12 Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.

3. northern kingdoms that will come against Babylon (51:27, 48)

Ararat (Turkey)

Minni (Iran)

Ashkenaz (Russia, Armenia, Kazaria, East Europe)

4. The King of the Medes (Iran, allies) will lead (51:27-28) the plunder

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Once American troops forsake Iraq, Iran and its allies will come against it, and take over, destroying it. This will allow for the consolidation of the 4^th Beast kingdom territories under the Antichrist.

When will all this happen? I am not telling. It is sooner than you think, or have heard people predict, so purify yourself for the trouble to come, so that God will have mercy on you.