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Prophecies. (Predictions) How we know the Bible is true. We add this supplement to help convince readers of the authenticity and reliability of the Bible - and to warn of what is to come. The Bible uses the word prophecy to describe the many predictions that have been made over the last 6000 years. There are 738 significant predictions in the Bible. Up to this point in time, 720 of these have come about, just as predicted. The remaining 18 are still to come. The Bible has been 100% accurate, unlike the predictions of clairvoyants and others who attempt to predict the future. People such as Nostradamus and in later times, Jeanne Dixon, have never been able to predict with this accuracy. The Bible is never wrong. The question for readers is - if the Bible has predicted the first 720 of these prophecies with pin point accuracy, what are the chances of the remaining 18 coming true? The answer is obvious. To demonstrate this accuracy, here are a smattering of the 720 that have come true - and some of those that will. These are taken from Willmington, pages 906 to 912. Some of these are even about secular history, showing that the Bible covers some events outside the primary spectrum of Scripture. Even readers with only a scant knowledge of Scripture will recognize many of these events. These have been listed in two parts. Firstly, those events which are still to come and secondly those events which have already occurred. First - those events still to come. Summary of Unfulfilled Prophecy. 1. The rapture of the church. (1 Cor. 15:51-53; 1 Thess. 4:14-15; Heb. 9:24-28; Rev. 4:1). 2. Revival of the Roman Empire: The Ten-Nation Confederacy. (Daniel, 7:7, 24; Rev 13:1; 17:3, 12, 13) 3. Rise of the Middle East Dictator (Daniel 7: 8; Rev 13:1-8) 4. Peace Treaty with Israel: Seven years before the second coming of Christ to establish kingdom on earth. (Daniel 9:27) 5. World church established. (Rev 17:1-5) 6. Russia and allies attack Israel: about 4 years before second coming of Christ. (Ezek 38, 39) 7. Peace treaty with Israel broken: world government, world economic system, world atheistic religion begins, three and a half years before second coming of Christ (Daniel 7:23; Rev 13:5-8, 15-17; 17:16, 17) 8. Martyrdom of many Christians and Jews (Rev 7:9-17; 13:15) 9. Catastrophic divine judgements poured out on the earth. (Rev Chapters 6-18) 10. World war breaks out in Middle East; Battle of Armageddon (Daniel 11:40-45; Rev 9:13-21; 16:12-16) 11. Second Coming of Christ (Matthew 24: 27-31; Rev 19:11-21) 12. Judgement of the wicked (Ezekiel 20:33-38 ; Matthew 25: 31-46 ; Jude 14, 15; Rev 19:15-21 ; 20: 1-4) 13. Satan bound (Rev 20: 1-3) 14. Resurrection of the saints (Rev 20:4) 15. Millennial kingdom begins (Rev 20: 5, 6) 16. Rebellion at end of millennium (Rev 20: 7-10) 17. Resurrection and judgement of the wicked: Great White Throne Judgement (Rev 20: 11-15) 18. Eternity begins: New heaven, new earth, new Jerusalem (Rev 21, 22) Second - those events which have already occurred. Prophecies Fulfilled by Christ That he would be born of a woman (Gen. 3:15; cf. Gal. 4:4). That he would be from the house of David (2 Sam. 7:12, 13; Lk. 1:31-33; cf. Rom. 1:3). That he would be born of a virgin (Isa. 7:14; cf. Mt. 1:22, 23). That this throne would be an eternal throne (Dan. 2:44; 7:14, 27; Micah 4:7; cf.Lk.1:33). That he would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Mt. 2:5, 6; cf. Lk. 2:4-6). That he would be worshipped by wise men and presented with gifts (Ps. 72:10; Isa. 60:3, 6, 9; cf. Mt. 2:11). That he would heal many (Isa. 53:4; cf. Mt. 8:16, 17). That he would be rejected by his own (Ps. 69:8; Isa. 53:3; cf. Jn. 1:11; 7:5). That he would make a triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Zech. 9:9; cf. Mt. 21:4, 5). That his friend would betray him for thirty pieces of silver (Ps. 41:9; 55:12-14; Zech 11:12, 13; cf. Mt. 26:14-16, 21-25). That he would be crucified between two thieves (Isa. 53:12; cf. Mt. 27:38; Mk. 15:27, 28; Lk. 22:37). That he would suffer the piercing of his hands and feet (Ps. 22:16; Zech. 12:10; cf. Mk. 15:25; Jn. 19:34, 37; 20:25-27). That his garments would be parted and gambled for (Ps. 22:18; cf. Lk. 23:34; Jn. 19:23, 24). That his bones would not be broken (Ex. 12:46; Num. 9:12; Ps. 34:20; cf. Jn. 19:33-36). That he would be raised from the dead (Ps. 16:10; cf. Mt. 28:2-7). That he would ascend to heaven. (Ps. 24:7-10; cf. Mk. 16:19; Lk. 24:51). Prophecies Concerning Births John the Baptist's birth (Lk. 1:13-17). Fulfilment: Luke 1:57-64. Christ's birth (Lk. 1:26-33). Fulfilment: Luke 2:4-7. Prophecies Concerning Cities The coastal city of Tyre to be captured by Nebuchadnezzar (Ezek. 26:7). The island city (of Tyre) to later be scrapped and made flat, like the top of a rock (Ezek. 26:4, 14; 28:1-10). Both cities to become a place for the spreading of nets (Ezek. 26:14). Nineveh to be totally destroyed (Nahum 1:3, 6). This destruction to be effected (in part) by a mighty overflowing of the Tigris River (Nahum 1:8). Jerusalem to become God's chosen place (Deut. 12:5, 6, 11; 26:2; Josh. 9:27; 10:1; 1 Ki. 8:29; 11:36; 15:4; 2 Ki. 21:4, 7; 2 Chron. 7:12; Ps. 78:68). To be destroyed by the Babylonians (Isa. 3:8; Jer. 11:9; 26:18; Micah 3:12). The Temple of Solomon to suffer destruction (1 Ki. 9:7-9; Ps. 79:1; Jer. 7:11-14; 26:18; Ezek. 7:21, 22; 24:21; Micah 3:12). Fulfilment: Lamentations 2:7; 2 Chronicles 36:19. To be rebuilt by the Jews after spending seventy years in Babylonian captivity (Isa. 44:28; Jer. 25:11, 12; 29:10). Fulfilment: Ezra 1:1-4. The walls to be rebuilt 483 years prior to the crucifixion of Christ (Dan. 9:26). Fulfilment: testimony of history. From March 14, 445 b.c. (date of rebuilding of walls) until April 6 (crucifixion of Christ) equals 483 years, or 173,880 days. To be destroyed by the Romans (Lk. 19:41-44). The Temple of Herod also to be burned at this time (Mt. 24:1, 2). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Accomplished by Titus in a.d. 70. Prophecies Concerning Individuals Joshua and Caleb to enter Canaan after a period of forty years (Num. 14:24, 30). Fulfilment: Joshua 3:7, 17; 14:6-12. Saul to become Israel's first king and to save them from the Philistines (1 Sam. 9:15, 16). Fulfilment: 1 Samuel 11, 14. Solomon to build the Temple, not David (1 Chron. 17:1-12). Fulfilment: 1 Kings 7:51. Nebuchadnezzar to invade Egypt (Jer. 43:9-13; 46:26; Ezek. 29:19, 20). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Cyrus to allow the Jews to go back and rebuild Jerusalem (Isa. 44:28). Fulfilment: Ezra 1:1, 2. Alexander the Great to conquer Greece and establish a world empire (Dan. 2:32, 39; 7:6; 8:5-8, 21; 11:3). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Alexander to defeat the Persians (Dan. 8:5-8). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Alexander to die suddenly and his kingdom to be divided into four parts (Dan. 8:8, 22; 11:4). Fulfilment: testimony of history. John the Baptist to be Christ's forerunner (Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1; Lk. 1:76, 77). Fulfilment: Matthew 3:1-11; Luke 3:2-6). Peter to deny Christ (Jn. 13:38). Fulfilment: John 18:24-27. Peter to suffer martyrdom for Christ (Jn. 21:18, 19; 2 Pet. 1:12-14). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Judas to give himself over to Satan (Jn. 6:70). Fulfilment: Luke 22:3; John 13:27. Judas to betray Christ (Jn. 6:71; 13:21). Fulfilment: Matthew 26:47-50; Luke 22:47, 48; John 18:2-5). Paul to suffer much for Christ (Acts 9:16). Fulfilment: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; 12:7-10; Galatians 6:17; Philippians 1:29, 30. Paul to be a minister to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). Fulfilment: Acts 13:46; 18:6; 22:21; 26:17; 28:28 Romans 11:13; Ephesians 3:1; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11. Paul to preach before kings (Acts 9:15). Fulfilment: Acts 24–26. Paul to go to Rome (Acts 23:11). Fulfilment: Acts 28:16. Prophecies Concerning Israel A great nation to come from Abraham (Gen. 12:2). Fulfilment: Numbers 23:10. This nation to exist forever (Jer. 31:35-37). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Canaan to be given to Israel forever (Gen. 13:15). Partial fulfilment: Joshua 21:43-45. Future fulfilment: Isaiah 60:21; Ezekiel 37:25. Israel to sojourn in another land (Egypt) for 400 years, there to serve and be afflicted (Gen. 15:13). Fulfilment: Exodus 12:40. God would judge this oppressive nation (Egypt) for this oppression (Gen. 15:14). Fulfilment: Exodus 7:14–12:29. Israel to leave Egypt with great substance (Gen. 15:14). Fulfilment: Exodus 12:35, 36. Israel to return to Canaan from Egypt in the fourth generation (Gen. 15:16). Fulfilment: Joshua 3:16, 17. Israel to conquer Canaan gradually (Ex. 23:29, 30). Fulfilment: Judges 1:19-36. Israel to suffer a tragic civil war after the death of Solomon (1 Ki. 11:11, 31). Fulfilment: 1 Kings 12:16,17,19, 20. The northern kingdom to be carried away into Assyrian captivity (1 Ki. 14:15, 16; Hosea 1:5; 10:1, 6). Fulfilment: 2 Kings 17:6, 7, 22, 23. The southern kingdom to be carried away into Babylonian captivity (Jer. 13:19; 20:4, 5; 21:10;Micah 4:10). Fulfilment: 2 Kings 24:10, 14. The Temple to be destroyed (1 Ki. 9:7; 2 Chron. 7:20, 21; Jer. 7:14). Fulfilment: 2 Kings 25:9. The length of the Babylonian captivity would be seventy years (Jer. 25:11; 29:10). Fulfilment: Daniel 9:2. Israel to then return to the land (Jer. 29:10). Fulfilment: Ezra 1. Israel eventually to be scattered among the nations of the world (Lev. 26:33; Deut. 4:27, 28; 28:25, 64-67; Hosea 9:17). Israel to "abide many days" without a king, an heir apparent, the Levitical offerings, the Temple, the Levitical priesthood (Hosea 3:4). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Israel to loan to many nations, but borrow from none (Deut. 28:12). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Israel to be hounded and persecuted (Deut. 28:65-67). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Israel to reject her Messiah (Isa. 53:1-9). Fulfilment: Luke 23:13-25. Israel to return to Palestine in the latter days prior to the Second Coming of Christ (Deut. 30:3; Ezek. 36:24; 37:1-14). Fulfilment: historical testimony (since 1948). Prophecies Concerning the Last Days "And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man Also as it was in the days of Lot…" (Lk. 17:26, 28). From these verses and other New Testament passages we glean the following "signs of the times." Increase of wars and rumours of war (Joel 3:9, 10; Mt. 24:6, 7). Extreme materialism (2 Tim. 3:1, 2; Rev. 3:14-19). Lawlessness (Ps. 78:8; Prov. 30:11-14; 2 Tim. 3:2, 3). Population explosion (Gen. 6:1). Increase in speed and knowledge (Dan. 12:4). Departure from the Christian faith (2 Thess. 2:3; 1 Tim. 4:1, 3, 4; 2 Tim. 3:5; 4:3, 4; 2 Pet. 3:3, 4). Unification of the world's religious, political, and economic systems (Rev. 13:4-8, 16, 17; 17:1-18; 18:1-24). The rise of Russia as a world power (Ezek. 38, 39). The absence of gifted leadership among the nations (thus making it easy for the antichrist to take over). Universal drug usage (Rev. 9:21) (the word "sorceries" here can also refer to drugs). Abnormal sexual activity (Rom. 1:17-32; 2 Pet. 2:10, 14; 3:3; Jude 1:18). Mass slaughter of innocents by unconcerned mothers (abortion). The phrase "without natural affection" occurs twice in the New Testament (Rom. 1:31; 2 Tim. 3:3). The last occurrence is definitely tied to the end times. Widespread violence (Gen. 6:11, 13; Rev. 9:21). Rejection of God's Word (2 Tim. 4:3, 4; 2 Pet. 3:3, 4, 16). Rejection of God himself (Ps. 2:1-3). Blasphemy (2 Tim. 3:2; 2 Pet. 3:3; Jude 1:18). Self and pleasure lovers (2 Tim. 3:2, 4). Men minus a conscience (1 Tim. 4:2). Religious hucksters (2 Pet. 2:3). Outright devil worshippers (Rev. 9:20; 13:11-14). Rise of false prophets and antichrists (Mt. 24:5, 11; 2 Pet. 2:1, 2). False claims of peace (1 Thess. 5:1-3). Rapid advances in technology (Gen. 4:22). Great political and religious upheavals in the Holy Land (Mt. 24:32-34). Prophecies Concerning Nations Greece to be invaded by Persia (Dan. 11:2). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Alexander the Great to conquer Greece and establish a world empire (Dan. 2:32, 39; 7:6; 8:5-8, 21; 11:3). Fulfilment: testimony of history. To defeat the Persians (Dan. 8:5-8). Fulfilment: testimony of history. To be divided into four parts after Alexander's death (Dan. 8:8, 22; 11:4). Fulfilment: testimony of history. Rome to destroy Jerusalem (Mt. 23:37-39). Fulfilment: testimony of history—A.D. 70, by Titus. General Prophecies The Noahic flood to occur in 120 years (Gen. 6:3). Fulfilment: Genesis 7:10. The flood never to be repeated (Gen. 9:15). Fulfilment: testimony of history. The Red Sea to part (Ex. 14:13-18). Fulfilment: Exodus 14:26-31.