"DR. BEN SHAW:

Quick answer, Hebrews 1:1-2:

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets. But in these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son whom he appointed the heir of all things through whom also he created the world."

The point being that there was a time when prophets were necessary; God sent men from Him to speak His word to His people, to warn them against sins and transgressions, and to direct them in the way of God.

But that time has passed.

The final revelation has come to us in Jesus Christ. And we find that recorded for us then in the New Testament, which completes the Scriptures. And therefore, we don't need prophets today because we have the Scriptures."

So, Doc, I will say this... the 'End Times' prophecies, some written around 800 BC and more in the first century BCE, so OT and NT, do describe what Paul called, 'the man of sin'.

Revelations, the end of the story in the NT, is filled with metaphor and difficult to understand predictions.

But the early writing, and some straightforward verses in the NT, basically are just describing the character and personality of one man, and what his actions will be; how to recognize him.

When I first saw literally dozens of these verses simply put together and connected to a modern day figure, I could only say that if he's not the anti-Christ described, then he is a carbon copy (so to speak, lol).... a horrible excuse for a human being, the 'man of sin'.

"Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy

Advocates of reconciliation, unity gather at fourth of seven events in KC metro

The Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign Thursday to awaken Kansans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities.

"Together we must reject the notion of placing one race above the other," Love said.

"We must reject the notion of intolerance. We must reject the notion of violence under the banner of Christianity."

#10

But moreso prophetic books like Daniel, Isaiah, and Revelations, wouldn't you agree?

#9

It's a bit like giving a certain amount of autonomy to robots; there's no free will if people are controlled in all aspects of life.

No room to make choices, to choose good or evil.

Hopefully we don't make the mistake of having free will with AI.

#13

Some beautiful poetry there... including some you'll never hear read in a church, lol!

NT Wright destroys Zionism and Christian Zionism/Nationalism... in 4 mins.