This is called the preterist view. The idea is that we can find everything in Revelation happening in some form during the reign of Nero or in close proximity; for instance, "Caesar Nero" is a good match to 666.
The only problem with this is if preterists insist that their clever fit of the events to past history means it can never happen again bigger and better. Dual prophecy exists. The closer the present fits the text, the more likely the text is passing on a valid and actionable pattern. (All should recognize this applies to internet texts as well.)
I recognize that (often by allegory) every verse of Revelation is held to be historically accurate, no problem. I have every verse fitting a future fulfillment starting at about chapter 4, according to hundreds of other verses John is quoting or alluding to, and that should be no problem too.
Your equation as baldly stated is a bit of a problem and lacks support from Scripture or history. It may well be the destiny of Medinat Israel to be demonized, and it is still a mixed multitude, but the resolution of all the positive and negative texts together will still be an ending you will love but that won't be for literally everyone.
I'm happy for us both to drop hints here but, to stay on the track intended for this forum, we shouldn't go far with them. Romans 11:1, 25-26:
I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin .... I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written.
Verbum sat: Ezekiel 38-39 corresponds better to Revelation 6:12-17, the sixth seal of the scroll. Still a long ways to Revelation 20.
For those who think that Caesar Nero will be personally involved, that's fine, because then we can get Enoch, Moses, David, and Elijah personally involved on our side too. :)
Actually, 1 Chronicles 1-9, the section of codes, mentions the prototypes of both Gog (a Reubenite) and Magog (a Japhethite). This gives a link to the alliance of Iran (Semitic) and Russia (Caucasian). But I should remember Titus 3:9:
Avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels.
While watching for Ezekiel 38-39, pay special attention to the upheavals of nature related to the sixth seal, the cutting of a strong covenant with many in relation to the war, the way in which the land is proposed to be cleansed of its crimes in chapter 39, the confederacies which censure the warriors but do not participate, and the prosperity of Israel that provokes the war.
This is called the preterist view. The idea is that we can find everything in Revelation happening in some form during the reign of Nero or in close proximity; for instance, "Caesar Nero" is a good match to 666.
The only problem with this is if preterists insist that their clever fit of the events to past history means it can never happen again bigger and better. Dual prophecy exists. The closer the present fits the text, the more likely the text is passing on a valid and actionable pattern. (All should recognize this applies to internet texts as well.)
I already posted John 16:33 about fear.
I recognize that (often by allegory) every verse of Revelation is held to be historically accurate, no problem. I have every verse fitting a future fulfillment starting at about chapter 4, according to hundreds of other verses John is quoting or alluding to, and that should be no problem too.
Your equation as baldly stated is a bit of a problem and lacks support from Scripture or history. It may well be the destiny of Medinat Israel to be demonized, and it is still a mixed multitude, but the resolution of all the positive and negative texts together will still be an ending you will love but that won't be for literally everyone.
I'm happy for us both to drop hints here but, to stay on the track intended for this forum, we shouldn't go far with them. Romans 11:1, 25-26:
tell me
You couldn't work under Nero unless you had the mark.
So what do you think, I've got Him now gathering everyone up for Ezekial 38/39 and Revelation 20:8-10.
The time is at hand.
Verbum sat: Ezekiel 38-39 corresponds better to Revelation 6:12-17, the sixth seal of the scroll. Still a long ways to Revelation 20.
For those who think that Caesar Nero will be personally involved, that's fine, because then we can get Enoch, Moses, David, and Elijah personally involved on our side too. :)
Only two scriptures in the Bible that mention gog and magog. Ezekial 38/39 and Revelations 20:8-10.
Actually, 1 Chronicles 1-9, the section of codes, mentions the prototypes of both Gog (a Reubenite) and Magog (a Japhethite). This gives a link to the alliance of Iran (Semitic) and Russia (Caucasian). But I should remember Titus 3:9:
While watching for Ezekiel 38-39, pay special attention to the upheavals of nature related to the sixth seal, the cutting of a strong covenant with many in relation to the war, the way in which the land is proposed to be cleansed of its crimes in chapter 39, the confederacies which censure the warriors but do not participate, and the prosperity of Israel that provokes the war.