Having delayed investigating the Islamic antichrist idea for a couple of years and after watching his videos, I recently decided to buy Joel Richardson's MYSTERY BABYLON, MIDEAST BEAST, THE ISLAMIC ANTICHRIST, and GOD'S WAR ON TERROR (co-authored with Walid Shobat) -all from Amazon.
After reading the first two and excited to read the latter two, I am happy to report the spend was well worth it. If you think you already know the answer to the identity of the beast and the woman who rides it (Rev. 13,17,18) without having considered the Islamic possibility, then my friend you have missed the train and the scriptures indicate there won't be another before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. And I know there are alot of people like that -sticking to their beloved Roman revival beast theory without even considering the evidence for another alternative idea -especially one that may offend their sense of all religions are the same idea. They're on television all the time. And now after reading the first two books, I know the Roman revival advocates are completely wrong. The sad thing is they think they are so right.
In one of his videos, Joel says he has been working on MYSTERY BABYLON for several years (ten if I remember right). I believe him. Why? Because the arguments put forth are well thought out and researched and accompanied by high quality illustrations including historical maps! These books are not like others that after reading them you have a let-down feeling in that you expected to learn something new and significant only to realize 40% of what you just read was filler or already known.
And so here are my top 10 reasons for loving Joel's MYSTERY BABYLON and MIDEAST BEAST.
1. For the first time ever, I've learnt that God's revelation of the anthromorphic statute of Daniel 2 is progressively revealed in further detail throughout the book of Daniel including characteristics of the end-time Antichrist. It didn't occur to me before that the book of Daniel and the other Biblical prophets are all pointing in the same direction at the same end-time entity that Jesus personally will destroy (Rev. 19:20).
2. For all that the Roman Catholic Church has wrong, they have one thing right and that points to another religion as the anti-Christ religion. The Catholics do not deny the LORD Jesus Christ as the son of God. But another religion, that Joel describes, does completely and vehemently.
3. The conclusion of both books fits with the scriptures, history and geography perfectly. Although the conclusions raise questions whose answers are not known at the present time, it is better to know that there are unknown answers than to stick with a theory that will never materialize. It is clear from some scriptures that God has witheld revelation until a certain time (e.g. the seven thunders of Rev. 10:4). The Islamic anti-Christ revelation could very well be the most profound thing that God has decided to unseal, at the appropriate time, when the world situation has evolved so that the revelation will be obvious and abundant. I believe we have entered that time. And I think Joel has hit the nail on the head with the hammer. The geography of the Eygptian, Assyrian, Baylonian, Persian and Grecian empires fits perfectly with the Islamic Empire -not the Roman! Well done Joel on those maps!
4. It gives hope that the long-feared anti-Christ will not take over all the world! Joel places the proper perspective on the Biblical worldview and hyperbole. He has obviously researched the topics well and consulted with numerous high-quality books and sought the opinons of reputable scholars.
5. Joel knows how to research. He knows how to critically analyze opinions and theories. He gets into the Hebrew, Greek and the Koran to explain his ideas. I am happy that for $20 or so I can buy his books which saves heaps compared to hundreds or thousands of dollars he must have spent buying so many high-quality books upon which he bases his ideas.
6. He speaks the truth. This allows a better clearer idea of how end-time events will play out. It also enlivens the church. Why are churches being abandoned and their flocks given over to the cares of the world or to other religions? In part because of the abandonment of truth and the lack of vision (Pr. 29:18). What God has started through Joel and Walid and the others who came before them should culminate in a revived elect who shall understand the events of the time of trouble and turn many to righteousness (Dan. 12:3).
7. Someone needs to do it. Somewhere on earth there will always be a candlestick burning that gives light to a darkened world. Those pastors in the old boys' club with mega churches teaching their Roman revival theory will be lucky to see the flame of the candle. Those entrenched in their Western civilization-centered theories of the anti-Christ need eyesalve (Rev. 3:18 ) to see the light.
8. They illuminate the age of Islam and penetrate into the heart of that religion. Most Christians are blissfully unware of that age and religion to their own detriment. Don't be a naive sheep and be fleeced.
9. They give certainty about the future -not in every detail (yet) but a workable framework into which world events should unfold.
10. The Spirit of God is upon Joel. He who has an ear, let them hear what he has to say.
May God bless Joel. May the Christians of the world open their eyes to the ideology that has been setup as a direct assault on your freedoms and beliefs. MIDEAST BEAST is good foundational reading before reading Joel's MYSTERY BABYLON: UNLOCKING THE BIBLE'S GREATEST PROPHETIC MYSTERY.
Next I have begun reading GOD'S WAR ON TERROR and intend to write a review for it when finished reading it.
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