Newspaper Exegesis Credit: Ron Rhodes Current events must never be the means of interpreting the prophetic Scriptures, but rather the prophetic Scriptures must interpret current events. To illustrate, when it is stated that certain events transpiring in our world today, such as the political alliances emerging between Russia, Iran, and other Muslim nations seem to be setting the stage for Ezekiel 38-39, is not because sensational headlines from the news paper have been found and then forced into Ezekiels prophecies as the definite fulfillment of these prophecies. Rather it is because the scriptures reveal specific details about the end-times invasion into Israel that we can accurately discern the times, something Christ clearly desires of us. Properly discerning the times involves measuring current events against what the Bible reveals in order to give thoughtful consideration as to whether there is a legitimate correlation. If we conclude there is, we can rejoice in Gods sovereign control of human history while at the same time resist the temptation to set dates, recognizing that this is something God forbids. All the while, we avoid sensationalism, recognizing that Christ calls His followers to live soberly and alertly as they await His coming.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:44:44 +0000