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Northern Storm Rising: Russia, Iran, and the Emerging End-Times Military Coalition Against Israel
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Average Rating:  out of 4 Reviews
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Price: $13.99
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Sale: $4.79
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Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780736921749
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Ron Rhodes
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Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
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Dewey Decimal Number: 236.9
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Publication Date: 2008-01-01
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: Almost 2700 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel detailed a massive end–times attack against Israel. The coalition he describes is still making headlines today. Bible scholar Ron Rhodes analyzes current events in the light of biblical prophecy and empowers readers to “interpret the signs of the times” (Matthew 16:3). This up–to–date assessment of the situation in the Middle East reveals vital information about... - financial and political ties between the group of nations north of Israel
- Muslim leaders’ growing antagonism toward Israel and the United States
- Iran’s development of nuclear weapons and the resulting threat to global security
- the polarization of nations supporting extremist Islam and the rest of the world
- globalization and its role in setting the stage for a cataclysmic war
Readers will grow in their confidence in God, for to Him, “the nations are like a drop in a bucket” (Isaiah 40:15).
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Real-time Prophecy Unfolding |
Date: 2009-01-02 |
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Details: Mr. Rhodes has compiled an excellent review of the salient points already available to recognize the world is entering the real-time unfolding of last days prophecy.
Ezekiel's prophecy of the Northern coalition that sweeps down upon Israel is detailed in adumbration of the likely soon-coming event.
The author even concludes that the uprising is '...imminent...' This is a conclusion that is not far-fetched, especially given the continued escalation of attacks on Israel in the daily news reports.
Islam's belief in the near return of the 'Mahdi,' the twelth Imam, and savior of the world, is being documented by Iran's airing of '...end of the world...' programs, as Mr. Rhodes points out.
His rightly posed encouragement that Christians have nothing to fear vis-a-vis the Rapture sets the work in marvelous perspective. His emphasis on the safe position from which the dire predictions may be examined is also reminiscent of Paul's instructions to '...comfort one another...' with the Hope of His calling out.
And this in turn begs the question, which in fact is more imminent, the storm rising or the Rapture?
If Ezekiel's prophecy fulfills before the Rapture, then the Rapture cannot truly be prophesied as imminent. On the other hand, if the Rapture is continued to be taught as imminent, the Ezekiel prophecy can be fulfilled at any time without problem.
Certainly, the events of Ezekiel's passage point to a near-imminent eruption of a protracted fulfillment. Yet a formation of circumstances have needed to develop to usher in the event. Consider the Russian Iranian connection pictured as absurd only until recent blossoming. The contrapoint of the Rapture is that nothing adumbrates the instantaneous snatching away of the Bride.
In the meantime, Mr. Rhodes provides an excellent study addition for all concerned with eschatology.
TL Farley,
author,
When Now Becomes Too Late,
&
Distant Reaches
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Review Summary: Great Book on End Times Prophecy |
Date: 2008-02-10 |
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Details: While this book is heavy reading, the author handles a scary topic with in a positive manner. Rhodes is definitely easy to read. Especially good were his chapters on nuclear war and interpreting Ezekiel. This book is actually centered on the prophesies of Ezekiel and the author goes into Ezekiel 38-39 and explores this text's Bible prophecy as it relates to end times.
This book will be especially enjoyed by those who follow end-time prophecy. It gives a different perspective than most.
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Review Summary: An up-to-date assessment of the situation in the Middle East" and prophecy... |
Date: 2008-01-17 |
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Details: Long ago the prophet Ezekiel foretold of what many believe are events leading up to the second coming of Christ. Northern Storm Rising by Ron Rhodes skillfully explains the prophecy and defines terms that many may not understand, such as Pretribulationism, Midtribulationism, and Postribulationism. Rhodes stresses Chapters 2 - 5. They form the foundation for the book by discussing radical Islam and assist in understanding Ezekiel 38-39. Many will be eager to read chapter 8 as it discusses America's role in the unfolding events.
I am one of the many that accept the view that prophecy is unfolding before us. "Whether we are wrestling with individual insecurity or national insecurity, the Bible comforts us that God is in control not only of our individual lives--including the timing and circumstances of our deaths--but also of human history." Rhodes is quick to point out, "In view of such facts, no Christian should need to be fearful of what is taking place in the world. Our God reigns!"
While prophecy is and always has been confusing, Ron Rhodes has made the topic easier to understand. He uses simple terms and logical organization of the information. He is careful to inform but not to panic the reader. I found this book to be very interesting, as the teacher of an adult Sunday School Class, I will refer back to this on many occasions. If you are interested in prophecy and "end times" you will want to read this book.
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Review Summary: Good Research, Flawed Results |
Date: 2008-01-08 |
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Details: I like Ron Rhodes ministry and have enjoyed several of his previous books that deal with cults and false religions. This is Ron's first book that deals with the subject of Bible Prophecy. Overall, this book was well researched and did a good job of summarizing the main arguments for a primary involvement of Russia in the Ezekiel 38's Last-Days "Gog coalition". I appreciate the fact that Rhodes did not succumb to the temptation to argue that the United States is found in Bible Prophecy as Mike Evans and others have done. While making for popular reading, it is simply irresponsible hermeneutics to make such a claim. Unfortunately Ron does seem to take the standard party line that several other disciples of John Walvoord have made before him: The Pre-trib rapture for instance. While the rapture issue is simply one of the most demonically inspired stronghold doctrines that blinds and binds much of the Evangelical Church today, it is simply not to be found in Scripture and I was disappointed that a generally quality apologist such as Ron would teach an indefensible and historically novel doctrine. I recommend the following books for those open to consider the far more Scripturally and historically defensible Orthodox position of the Post-Trib rapture.
The Secret Rapture: Is It Scriptural?
Church and the Tribulation: A Biblical Examination of Posttribulationism
Perhaps Ron's most obvious error is the following. In examining the several names listed in Ezekiel 38, he utilizes the names to pinpoint the locations of ancient peoples and then points to the nations which occupy those regions today as the culprits in the coming invasion. Which is fine. So for instance, in correctly pointing out that Meshek and Tubal were located in Asia Minor at the time that Ezekiel was penned, Rhodes identifies modern day Turkey as one of the collaborators in the coming invasion of Israel. Good on him for this. But here's the catch: When Rhodes turns to examine Rosh, he suddenly switches his methods. Several others have done the same thing: Hitchcock, Rosenberg, etc. Rather than remaining consistent, Rodes no longer uses the geographic method that he used before, but now uses the genetic lineage method. In other words, Rhodes first identifies some ancient peoples in Ezekiel's day named Rosh and claims that because they are the ancient genetic ancestors of the modern day Russians, this is proof that Russia will attack Israel. Do you see the trickery here? Why does Rhodes not attempt to figure out who are the modern day descendants of all of the other names listed? Herein lies the fatal flaw in the whole premise of this book. If Rhodes had been consistent, he would have demonstrated that the ancient Rosh peoples lived in an area to the north of the Black Sea and would have thus concluded that the Ukraine may possibly be part of the coming coalition. But because this does not make for exciting reading, particularly in light of Vladimir Putin's exploits of late, Rhodes is forced to use an inconsistent hermeneutic here. I am not trying to be nit-picky here. These things have serious implications and have the potential to mislead many sincere believers. Rather than looking to the Middle East wherein is the overwhelming emphasis of Prophetic Scripture, Rhodes directs us to look to Russia, although Scripture itself does no such thing. Other obvious errors that Rhodes makes are to ignore the overwhelming and obvious evidence that Gog and the Antichrist are one and the same being and that the destruction of Gog and the Battle of Armageddon are clearly the same events. Consider the following Scripture:
And so I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.' I will send fire on Magog and on those who live in safety in the coastlands, and they will know that I am Yahweh... " 'I will make known my holy name among my people Israel. I will no longer let my holy name be profaned, and the nations will know that I Yahweh am the Holy One in Israel. It is coming! It will surely take place, declares Yahweh the Sovereign. This is the day I have spoken of. --From Ezekiel 38, 39
Consider the facts and decide for yourself. God says that after the defeat of Gog and the army with him, all of the Gentile Nations as well as Israel will be convicted of their unbelief and will know that He (YHVH) is God. Everything about the events and Scriptural language here indicate this war is no mere opening act to the Great Tribulation, but is rather the completion of that period that will have a decisive effect on all of the nations worldwide. After the defeat of Gog and Magog, God's name will no longer be profaned. And yet Rhodes expects us to accept the fact that this passage should be applied to some lesser battle that takes place just prior to the emergence of the Antichrist who will then literally three plus years openly blaspheming God's name, all the while gathering a global following in the process?! What will take place after Gog and Magog's destruction is one that can only be applied to the period after Christ returns and has utterly destroyed all of His enemies. Rhodes is forced to take a radically different position to defend his outdated theory. Overall, Rhodes makes a good effort and does a good job defending his theory, although it be fading... Balance out this book by reading a few other Books or listening to the teaching of anything by Walid Shoebat, a former Palestinian Terrorist whose arguments do a good job of correcting several of Rhodes errors. |
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