THE EVOLUTION OF ETERNITY

David,

This is extremely well researched and written! You have incredible insight and have put together a staggering amount of information. High stars and I wish you all the best!

Blessings!

Patti

This is an amazing piece of work. You say early on that you want to 'bring the Scriptures' alive - and you certainly do that. Your knowledge is quite astounding and you write about 'great' things in a way that is acccessible to those of us who are not familiar with the Scriptures.
I feel one of the greatest strengths of this is how you relate what happened many centuries ago to the modern day . For example, the address of George H.W. Bush and the comparison with Kuwait.
It has certainly got me thinking.

I am certain this will continue to do well for you. I wish you all the very best with it.
Top stars.

Debbie

Taking my time to soak in every word. I'm up to chapter 6 (by Authonomy's count). What can I say that hasn't already been said, nothing. I will however reiterate their sentiments--complete work of genius. I do believe God has truly afforded you the gift of insight, discernment, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Wisdom is highly esteemed and so is your book.

Again, your ability to see into Scripture is only as good as the glory it gives to Jesus. Humanity has a way of pushing Him aside for their own avenues of "wisdom". To quote you, if they could only come to terms with,

" 'The man Jesus' has been offered as the necessary human sacrifice 'once for all' (Hebrews 10:10-13) and mankind's pursuit of 'utopia', 'ultimate reality', and the ability to 'do the undoable' must learn to accept the divinely provided way and wait patiently for the 'appointed time' ."

I also agree wholeheartedly with your statement,

"Yes, with the way the New World Order thing is being pursued, I care to say that it will not turn out as envisioned. The quest for peace, but if anything like that will result from the racket, it will be the peace of the graveyard, the kind that can only be disturbed to the eruption of the most dreadful sights."

Nothing could be closer to the truth of today's world state.

I have gained nothing but admiration of your talent and gifts. Well, no, that's not right--I have also gained knowledge from your knowledge. Thank you.

Chad
Convoluted Christianity

I really enjoy reading this book. There is something about it that is very catchy, urging me to read on. The writing style and tone is inviting. Great grammar and composition.5 star.
Very well done

David,
Compelling writing! It took me three days to get through your chapters, but I went thorugh it slowly, savoring every word. The Evolution of Eternity is a dynamic piece, exploring the Millenial Kingdom in a way I personally have never thought of before. Reading your excerpt was a savory experience. The range of vocabulary you use, coupled with the succuint imagery created by that vocabulary, left me satisfied in discovering Jesus in a new way. I appreciate your hard work, and for your love for our King, LORD of Lords, Jesus Christ.

There is a place for this fine work; it's so enjoyable to read, and I'm confident that many people will feel the same. I haven't looked at the End Times as thoroughly as you have; I don't have any kind of hypothesis of my own; I only know, for sure, that Jesus is coming back, and that it's my calling to help prepare for HIs return. I don't know how or when, just that He's coming, in the clouds, and that it is going to be glorious. Your piece is a poem of fresh thoughts about what the world will be like whence He returns, and that fascinates me!

What I love most about your piece is that over and over again, you lay tribute to Jesus, thoroughly acknowledging that He alone is LORD, that He alone is the embodiment of God, the Answer to what we all are searching for, the Word; as Isaiah 9 explains, the government will rest on His shoulders. That gives me great hope to know that I can make Him my God and in so doing, find peace and rest.

Thank you for your hard work. For your dedication and vision for creating such an entertaining piece. It was an enjoyment to read it. I endorse your book. And I'd love to read more. Thank you for seeking me out and sharing your book with me. I am touched and edified, and encouraged, for that glorious day.

Sam Cronin -- "Mule"

A must read for anyone awaiting the coming millennium. Thought provoking and interesting; David ties in scripture to uphold a uniquely detailed expounding of the coming reign of the messiah. Right, wrong or unsure, his revelations inspire and challenge the reader to see scripture from some fresh angle's. A greatly enjoyable read.

David,
Thank you for this.
I read to the end of 8.
It is a truly well-wrought explication of Biblical allegory and prophecy, that actually makes sense!
I will keep it on my watch list and read the outline.
Jim

Dear David
Thank you for this great book. It gives us the insite of the world we are in and what is to come. Our future and how it has been mapped out for us by God. The great vision of the King of Babylon, is multifaceted. There is so much which we can deduce from that dream and how that has impacted lives; and still doing so, until today. I am so thankful how you peeled the revelation out, linking it to what is happening in the world today. It has been long time that these prophetic words were needed to staighten our lives. We have seen so many troubles and trials. Even the attitude of that King, so proud as beginning to think he was above God and nothing can touch him. That vision was God's will to inform him that he is God and no one or nothing is above Him(GOD). It gives us an explanation, and to those who care; of how we should live our lives. Many we see today is like King Nebuchadnezzar. We know that one day they will be visited, by God. Your book is an insight of how we can make it right.

In looking at your book; I have only had time to read from Ch one to five. I love your style of writing, your work is straight to the point, and above all the simplicity of the text and paragraphs with short chapters; made it so inviting and easy to read. Well done. Your work was presented to me this morning by the holy spirit as I opened the website. God actually directed me and it was the first book that catched my eye and was prompted to read it. And something catch my eye and it was evolution of eternity. I wanted to know about this and opening the book was a blessing. I know that many will be blessed by this book and it is worth publishing. I shall buy this book and I have given it five stars as that is the highest we can give here, but it deserves more. I will place it in my watchlist. As and when the books I have promised move out, yours will be backed on my bookshelf. Good luck. Any how, please visit my book and see what you can do for me. Any constructive comments are welcome. Thank you and lots of best wishes too, God Bless you.

Catherine
If Only You Could Tell.

David, I am revisiting your book and have found it easier to follow this time around. I do find the format helps the reader understand the biblical points you are making because chapters are divided well with sub-headings, different fonts, indentations - and most importantly the chapters are of a good length.
In terms of content what impresses me is your knowledge of the Bible and the way you so effortlessly travel through history - till recent times and are able to apply your concepts in a way that the reader can easily grasp.
The book of Revelations is a challenging one to interpret and fully understand, but it is clear from your writing that you are confident as you explore the Millennium.

Your book is one worthy of high stars and I am happy to make space on my bookshelf too for The Evolution of Eternity.

Maria (Georgina's Family)

David Olawoyin - THE EVOLUTION OF ETERNITY

CLF Review:
Hi again David! We’ve supported each other for quite some time now and I’m glad to review THE EVOLUTION OF ETERNITY once again.

I do so enjoy your personal correlations between biblical verses to contemporary events in this most interesting time in history of our; ie. Chapter 2’s consequence of the impact of an approaching asteroid might be alluded to in the passage on the great stone smashing everything in King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, and TIME magazines tribute to the great leadership of the 20th century in Chapter 5. Your bible scholarship is way beyond me! But I’m impressed with your knowledgeable research in painting us a picture of the possible end time events coming together as you see prophesied by scripture. Your analogies are fascinating and will interest the serious bible student.

Some suggestions you might want to consider are the use indentation and or quotation marks around your quotes. This would more clearly define them, and add some “white space” on the book page to make them stand out. I “get” some of your personal comments in parenthesis but others are sometimes ambiguous to me. I get distracted from the meaningful flow of the sentencing, which for some of us, not so familiar with scriptural passages, find hard to follow. Could they be put into short sentences for clarity if you feel they are needed? They do add a human element.

High stars for grammar and over all professional writing. Blessing to you, David, and I’m glad you are so close to the desk now!
Jane/THE CELESTIAL PROPOSAL

Hello David...this is my CLF and CCRG review of The Evolution of Eternity, by David Olawoyin.

For this review, I read the first 5 chapters, read the table of contents, and skimmed through the rest of the book.

First, your ability to put together a large amount of information in a way that maintains interest is a gift. As I was reading through the early chapters, I was reminded of Hal Lindsey's first edition of The Late Great Planet Earth, where in the second half of the book the focus shifts to world events and biblical verses at a dizzying pace that still managed to hold my attention and invite me to continue to read on. The time spent researching and putting all of this information together in The Evolution of Eternity book is impressive.

I do have a few constructive criticisms to offer, of a completely non-theological nature.

I read a book several years ago by an author named Clarence Larkin, a dispensational premillennialist (pre-trib), who had a number of illustrated charts and a very dogmatic presentation of his eschatology. A few years ago I read another book by an author whose name I forget, against dispensationalism. He also put together a very exhaustive and thorough argument, tying together scriptures, world history, and current events using his viewpoints.

Everyone can and should enter into the end-times discussion, and write books and articles as they feel led. But in this book, you tend toward assuming a lot as if it were near fact. It would help this reader if you could work in strategically phrases like "in my opinion", "this is why I believe", "it would appear", "could be interpreted as", and similar type qualifications that define some of the ideas in the book as subjective opinion...nothing wrong with that...don't need to support or back up every opinion...just let us know that you the writer realise something stated is an opinion...would just help myself and probably other readers. The last-days on this side of the here-and-now before the second coming are difficult enough to figure out concretely...the millenium on the other side of the second coming must be even more difficult to dial-in with confident certainty.

Secondly, I think this book is a little strong on speculation and conjecture, and a little thin on message. In viewing your activity in Authonomy in your book comments and interaction with the other authors, it is clear that you are a genuine Christian with a kind heart, a soft-spoken demeanor, and a huge intellect with a gift for writing clearly and effectively through a mountain of information. I know this is not easy to do, but please consider putting more of yourself into the book from beginning to end. One chapter at the end to tie it all together with purpose and meaning for why this can and should be applicable to our Christian lives now, should also be spread out within the entire text of the book...not just come at the end. I don't mean the intellectual reasons...I mean why it is and has been important to you. I personally really don't care that much about the specific details of how this or that will actually turn out. There is a part of me that is a "pan" tribulationist...it will all pan-out in the end. But if you can weave in along the way some personal insights and moving truths about purpose and meaning now that relate to the future in the end-times or the millenium, you will capture my interest even if I do not fully agree with the way the millenium jigsaw puzzle is put together in the book. Just some thoughts I hope are helpful. I sense that you would like to make this book as good as possible, so that is why I am being openly frank in these suggestions.

Finally, I would caution about including references, quotes, and illustrations from Dan Brown in the book. This is one theological point I want to include in this comment. The millions of copies read of The DaVinci Code has partially destroyed the potential for faith in Jesus Christ as Savior for multitudes. In talking to some people, I have to dig my way out of the hole of misinformation caused by this book and this author, before I can even get to a positive discussion of Christianity. In liberal circles, people sometimes refer to "Gnostic Christians," in the early centuries A.D. This is a contradicton in terms...like saying there are mobster-Christians or prostitute- Christians. True gnosticism is antithetical to Christianity. Dan Brown took fanciful, completely false legendary fiction in the second century gnostic gospels and treated it as if it were orthodox, canonical writings for the purpose of spinning his book The DaVinci Code. I don't know if other people in the CLF or CCRG would agree, but if you are not set on including these references in your book, I would consider removing them. Sorry if I am being too strongly "opinionated" here on this point.

God bless you. Bart Jahn

CLF review. David—my brother—your book is much improved since I read it many months ago. While I am not a millennialist in my view of the end of time, I will try to give a general critique that might be made by a mainstream supporter of the millennium.
Through your chapter 2 the good writing and lively style kept me with you. I didn’t see anything to suggest. In Chapter 3 (authonomy 5) you lost me. This is not a theological critique; but rather a logical one—looking at the flow of the book. You make a huge leap into your detailed portrayal of the governmental structure of the millennial kingdom from the 24 elders of Revelation to 6,000 language nations. You do this like an Olympic long-jumper making his final few strides before the leap. You go from the “all families” of Abraham, to family-nations elsewhere in the Bible, to the UN recognizing 6,000 language groups, to the leap that the millennium will have 6,000 nations. You may find readers who will cheer this leap, but readers who know their eschatology will shake their heads with big, big questions.
To follow the path you want to travel, I think you would do better to propose these ideas as questions and “wonderments.” To do that you would have to back up and do a chapter defining your understanding of the millennium rather than assuming it. It would go something like this: The millennium is thought by many to be a time of earthly rule by Christ over the whole earth. Is this thought to be a friendly kingdom or one imposed on the earth? Won’t there have to be governmental and administrative structures? If these are ideal, might they not conform to language groups on earth (even Brits, Yanks, and Aussies might have to have their own areas [grin])? Etc., etc.
Just some thoughts from someone trying to follow your line of thought (who has also been through the wars of eschatology).

Thanks very much, Kara, for your kind comments. I really appreciate it, and I am always glad when people catch and appreciate the message of the book. Blessings always!

CCRG and CLF Review:

David, I read through chapter five. What impresses me about your book is the amount of research it must have taken to write this. You pinpoint specific verses from the Bible that deal with end times and help clarify them. You have chosen specific words carefully to create a very succinct, straightforward explanation of difficult and sometimes confusing events.

I like your title, Evolution of Eternity, which is very fitting for this book. It will definitely be amazing times, when Christ, ‘sheds his meekness’ and becomes a warrior winning the ultimate battle using ‘the Knowledge of God’ as his weapon. Your book exudes confidence of Christ’s ultimate dominion and is uplifting. The explanation of twelve times two really made a lot of sense, and the idea of Christ being the ‘missing element’ to world order and peace is so true.

I think this book is filled with wisdom and would be valuable for helping others understand end time events. I starred this book highly. Best wishes,

Kara
A Gate Called Beautiful

Superb. I dont know how you do it. Your imagination is stunning. I have to agree with what has been written below. This needs to be a book on a shelf and not as text on a website. Even if you uploaded to Kindle you wouldnt get the effect that you need to sell. I would certainly purchase it. Well done David. Big score for this one and a good last read of the day. Thanks......

Sean Connolly. British Army on the Rampage. (B.A.O.R)

Well written project...I am more of the a-millenial persuasion, but you handle to topic well. I wish you all the best with your book.

This sounds like an awesome book! I thoroughly enjoyed the first couple of chapters and can't wait to finish it. Great job.

I'm sorry David

after reading just a few paragraphs of your introduction I had to stop!

Your writing style is clear and concise, you are good at saying what you want to say, however we differ enormously on our theology and reading of the Word of God, that I could go no further!

Just an aside, what version of the Bible do you use? It must be one of the new interpretations rather than a literal translation which would explain a lot.

I don't really want to get into a theological debate so I'll leave it there, I do wish you well on this site and God's Blessings for the future.

Yours Because His

Pam Balsdon
The King's Blessing

Sorry for the delay in backing you; I only come onto the website once a month - good luck! No need to back my book as I have made the editor's desk but if you leave a constructive comment, that would be appreciated.

Cheers!
JCC

David,
This is a book to revisit again and again until all the scenarios described are committed to memory and the salient phrases can be recited verbatim to anyone who questions the validity of a second coming. Why? Because we are subjected to information overload on television, radio, the internet and the printed media to the point of mental paralysis. Imagine one eating more than one can handle. One sits satiated, beufddled, incapacitated. Your book cuts to the chase, clears the cobwebs, slices through the morass of useless information, enables correct decisions. Thank you so much for sharing.

Kenneth Edward Lim
The North Korean

CLF
David...I found your book by leaving a note to a fellow writer and am so happy I did. You write in such a powerful, uplifting way and it's no wonder you have so many that are captured by it. I know it won't be long before you are in my local Family Bookstore. High stars and on my watchlist...God bless, Linda

I am half way through this book and am very interested in what you have to say on this topic. Many believers are looking at events unfolding around the world and sensing a huge change coming in this realm. Because of computer networking and media the way we communicate is rapidly changing the big picture as well. This book is fiction but using the Biblical themes to describe unfolding events making it a great read for those who have some Biblical knowledge it brings about an even more interesting read. High stars and I will be watching this book on my shelf soon.
Roslyn
"I Am" Through the Ages, for your seeking mind
Scribe-Lings, for your child like mind

David: I've spent a considerable amount of time re-reading your book. With the exclusion of the 'Overview', I found your book remarkably readable, fascinating, and insightful. I would like to suggest that you omit the 'Overview' as it's difficult to follow and gives a misleading impression of you as a writer and an author. Once into the chapters, however, I was intrigued by and thoroughly enjoyed your discussion. You have some clever new insights which are thought-provoking and uplifting and you write intelligently and very well. Personally, I look forward to the end times so much that I was completely mesmerized by your observations! Excellent work.
Patricia Laster

David,
You obviously have a sharp mind and this is well-reasoned and well-written. I have been aware of this book on here for several months, and seeing that it is remarkably similar in subject matter and structure to my own book, I knew that I would have to get to it eventually so that we could offer each other feedback. I am up to chapter 6 now and have not found a single spelling or grammatical error, although there are two recurring punctuation errors, namely, that periods and commas always go inside parentheses, and that dashes do not have spaces separating them from the surrounding words. As it is now 4:30 am and I have to get up at 8, I think I will reserve my further comments until a later time. Let me know if my book is something that you would be interested in exchanging reads/comments.
Eric
The Second Symbol

The Evolution of Eternity by David Olawoyin
Amazing book with great things to learn and remember.
There are few study books that catch my attention like this one did.
I hope that people see the gift in this book.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

Thanks very much for your very kind and encouraging comment, Chad. The Lord bless you always.

Taking my time to soak in every word. I'm up to chapter 6 (by Authonomy's count). What can I say that hasn't already been said, nothing. I will however reiterate their sentiments--complete work of genius. I do believe God has truly afforded you the gift of insight, discernment, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Wisdom is highly esteemed and so is your book.

Again, your ability to see into Scripture is only as good as the glory it gives to Jesus. Humanity has a way of pushing Him aside for their own avenues of "wisdom". To quote you, if they could only come to terms with,

" 'The man Jesus' has been offered as the necessary human sacrifice 'once for all' (Hebrews 10:10-13) and mankind's pursuit of 'utopia', 'ultimate reality', and the ability to 'do the undoable' must learn to accept the divinely provided way and wait patiently for the 'appointed time' ."

I also agree wholeheartedly with your statement,

"Yes, with the way the New World Order thing is being pursued, I care to say that it will not turn out as envisioned. The quest for peace, but if anything like that will result from the racket, it will be the peace of the graveyard, the kind that can only be disturbed to the eruption of the most dreadful sights."

Nothing could be closer to the truth of today's world state.

I have gained nothing but admiration of your talent and gifts. Well, no, that's not right--I have also gained knowledge from your knowledge. Thank you.

Chad
Convoluted Christianity

Taking my time to soak in every word. I'm up to chapter 6 (by Authonomy's count). What can I say that hasn't already been said, nothing. I will however reiterate their sentiments--complete work of genius. I do believe God has truly afforded you the gift of insight, discernment, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Wisdom is highly esteemed and so is your book.

Again, your ability to see into Scripture is only as good as the glory it gives to Jesus. Humanity has a way of pushing Him aside for their own avenues of "wisdom". To quote you, if they could only come to terms with,

" 'The man Jesus' has been offered as the necessary human sacrifice 'once for all' (Hebrews 10:10-13) and mankind's pursuit of 'utopia', 'ultimate reality', and the ability to 'do the undoable' must learn to accept the divinely provided way and wait patiently for the 'appointed time' ."

I also agree wholeheartedly with your statement,

"Yes, with the way the New World Order thing is being pursued, I care to say that it will not turn out as envisioned. The quest for peace, but if anything like that will result from the racket, it will be the peace of the graveyard, the kind that can only be disturbed to the eruption of the most dreadful sights."

Nothing could be closer to the truth of today's world state.

I have gained nothing but admiration of your talent and gifts. Well, no, that's not right--I have also gained knowledge from your knowledge. Thank you.

Chad
Convoluted Christianity

Finally I made it! (Sorry its taken so long for me to manage to read any of this.)

The book is really excellent. It's very refreshing to read end-times teaching that is less alarmist than insightful and intelligently put forth. It's dramatic, but doesn't make me feel like you're using scare tactics to convince people, unlike so many people who speak of such subjects. Some of what you say, I'm not familiar with as an interpretation of those familiar biblical passages, but much of it I agree with, and the rest at least gives me food for further reflection.

Oh, SNAP! An amazing piece of writing.
My friend Shelby told me about this book but I wanted to read it for myself.
Though I have only read the first and second chapters, I find myself lost in what you have thought out on paper for all to read. The hard work is very evident in this.
You a way to capture what you want the reader to see and understand right away.
There is no run on sentences and the paragraphs are well lengthened.
The pitch too has a paced craft to it.
I know your ratings are going up as you may want them to, but if this meant to be published God will open the doors for you.
Keep the faith!
I will be back.

Carter

Your book needs to be in print. I don't think that you can get the fullness of it here, because you want to follow with your Bible and your Concordance, and all your other study guides. This is a year long Bible study. I have studied many of these ideas and Scripture and would love to sit in a group and learn from it. Very good. I can't wait to have my own copy.

A thought provoking book full of amazing words of wisdom.
I know my dad and a few other people who would want to have a book like this.
David is a super talented person. This books needs to go to the desk.
Good work.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

P.S. Just a little plug. ;)

An interesting, thought-provoking read. You seem to have done your research!
I cannot comment on your interpretation of the scriptures as I know nothing about them, but I think there is a lot here that could attract those who would like to learn more. You have written it well and planned carefully.
All the best
Julia
Shadow Jumper

David, I have read the first three chapters of 'The Evolution of Eternity' and I am struck by the wealth of information you include. I believe it is a book that one needs to take time to read so as to fully appreciate its contents. I find myself lamenting over the scriptures and the interpretation of biblical truths with world events and history. I can see why 'The Evolution of Eternity' is one of the top ranking books on the site and I'm certain that before long it will reach the ED.

Maria (Georgina's Family)

This is an amazing piece of work. You say early on that you want to 'bring the Scriptures' alive - and you certainly do that. Your knowledge is quite astounding and you write about 'great' things in a way that is acccessible to those of us who are not familiar with the Scriptures.
I feel one of the greatest strengths of this is how you relate what happened many centuries ago to the modern day . For example, the address of George H.W. Bush and the comparison with Kuwait.
It has certainly got me thinking.

I am certain this will continue to do well for you. I wish you all the very best with it.
Top stars.

Debbie

wonderful book. well done.

this is a very nice book.

Very well researched. I enjoyed the way you interwove historical events (Nebedchadnezzar's reign, Alexander the Great, etc) with the book of Revelations and with our present day interest in supernatural events (such as aliens). Great job - very interesting to read. I wish you the best on your path.

Julie Van Meter
Pursuing the Peaceful Path and A Beautiful Gift

Hi David, Sorry for the delay. I feared this would be a most tedious read. But you have done a commendable job making it understable for most people. I'm no expert on scriptures, so you will find no debate here. I applaude your devotion, subject knowledge, and writing skills. You have undertaken an enourmous task and managed it well. I give you the highest marks for your efforts on this worthy project.
God Bless,
Chris

This is quite thought provoking. Looking forward to the completion and it ties in well with what is happening now-a days.

Hi David,

I returned today to re-read your book, and I am once again overwhelmed by the craftsmanship of your words. I have never before read an ordinary book on such a controversial subject, which came across with such effortless authority and inspirational life. Although as you mention, there are perceptions presented here which are theologically subjective, nevertheless you present them so clearly and logically, that your book carries a sense of prophetic inspiration. The special attraction for me is that you do not present these arguements in a superior or dogmatic way, and that you back everything possible with relevant scriptures. I am so glad we met on Authonomy. I am proud to call you my friend.

Your book made me remember a quote from years ago - not sure who said it: "Truths that are more dark, must be understood by those who are more clear, for it is certain that one truth cannot contradict another."

Nice.

Something so highly ranked is something so clearly important on a lot of levels to people on this site, and I fully appreciate your efforts in putting it together.

As I read your words, I was reminded of a quote that's cropped up alot recently, how we're in the end times, of the End Times...

So maybe the work you and I are doing in our respective books, is a creative impulse from a higher power? In which case, then maybe we're all vehicles for such Enlightenment, no matter how unlikely it seems...

This book has the sort of content i'm very happy to listen to on sunday mornings, so it's rather refreshing that i can just sit in my own home and enjoy some of the stories. Thank you for sharing and GL.
Starred, shelved.
Red

You have done an extraordinary work with this. This is one book that I believe every Christian should read. It is excellently written and presents a insightful perspective of the great heritage that we have in Christ. It is my prayer that the Lord will greatly favour this work of yours.

David, I have read through Chapter 6 (Chapter 3 of Evolution of Eternity). I am eager to read more when I have the time. I am a slow reader - especially with books on this subject.

You are truly a gifted writer. The book is compelling and demands at every turn that the reader continue. You have a way of weaving so many elements together with clarity. It should not be difficult for someone without education in the matters of what the Bible says about End Times to understand and follow your arguments. I truly have not read on this subject for some time now and this is a book I will want in my library. You are straightforward, unapologetic, and honest to the reader's need to understand. You are not writing in a way to simply display your intelligence and education as so many such books do. Your book speaks directly to your subject and as we go through it you are keeping the purpose on track. Even when you reach back. I was thrilled with the very obscure and generally overlooked reverence in Habakkuk. Also your positioning of King Nebuchadnezzar in a way that most never think of him. So many familiar Bible Stories from Daniel has obscured the importance of that King and how God dealt with him. Few ever realize that Neb. was indeed on par with Alexander the Great because we do not include Neb in history book in the same way. His kingdom was massive. I wish for you great success in achieving your goal with this book David.

Yes, you have broken some ground for me. Especially the number of 6000 provinces and it's tie to the 144,000. I have never heard of this. I certainly understand your reasoning. I will hold just a bit of reservation and this is why. Twice in my life I have worked with missionaries that were the first to contact previously untouched people. People who no one on earth had a clue about except themselves. Each of these people had their own language different than those around them and the missionaries had to do linguistic work to learn the language, distill it to written form and eventually translate the Bible into their language. It is from that bible that they teach them to read and write. One of the tribes is in Irian Jaya, now known as West Papau. They were discovered and first reached in early 1970's. The other was the "Water People" is Congo (Zaire at the time of discovery in the lat 1970's and mission established in mid 1980's. Ok, my point, do we know the 6000 languages is accurate enough. Does it make a difference if it is 6010 or 6032 languages? That may be a nit-pic and I would not strain the matter.

Final words are that I am thrilled that you have written such a well researched book and that you see the way the the world around us is threaded into prophesies whether they are per se Christian.

Paul

David,
I just revisited your book again and I am still impressed. It requires some intellect to follow what you are saying and that is what I like. However I wonder about the average reader who is not well versed in the scriptures and if it might come across a bit confusing to them. So I would like to ask who your target audience is?

Regardless I see you have spent alot of time studying your material. Providing some new insights into the End Time events. As promised I will continue to back your book and rate it high.

Regards,
Walt

Hi David,
I've taken a look at the first few chapters and I think you write well, perhaps a little too academically for popular readership. You have clearly studied your subject matter and your hypothesis is interesting, if not entirely convincing for me. If you wish to appeal to a larger audience, you may need to consider simplifying some of your arguments a little. It is clear that a lot of hard work has gone into researching this work, and I congratulate you on it.

Lilian.

David I am backing your book and giving it high stars. Hopefully this will assist your venture towards the ED. My time on here is limited but having read some of your book I find it interesting and hope to someday continue reading it. Good Luck!

Thank you David. You have the look of authentic Africa. I was born in Democratic Republic of Congo (when it was still Belgium Congo). I lived 12 of my first 16 years in the Ubangi Provence. My father was a missionary teacher and my mother was a missionary nurse. I tell my friend here that I am truly an African American.

Hi David,
I got up to chapter 6 of the book and wanted to add my two cents in this.
First of all, I think you should go straight to chapter three as your beginning and place chapters one and two elsewhere to build up your argument. Obviously you are proposing a theological argument about the "end times" and certain passeges of the Bible that givse credit to the 1000-year "millenium" point of view. There are several, if not, dozens of such books that cover this theme, and many of them are not in agreement with each other, so you need to explain yourself why your point of view is just as credible as anyone esle's who has written a similar book. You've done some research into it I see but you need to explain it in an easier fashion for the sake of those who may not understand christianity. I assume you want a wide reading audience and not just students at a bible school.
All the best
Kirk

I'm back with more stars for this wonderful story.

Moomintroll , thanks very much for your comment on my book. I guess you realize that it is practically impossible to write a book that everyone would agree with every detail of it. But I am glad you could identify some virtue in my work. I seldom respond to comments here, but you requested that I do so.
To begin with, your views of those “secular” things you mentioned is just one of different perspectives. But coming to think of it, we are not so much concerned with whether those things are godly or have godly origins or are godly in their practices, as we are in how they bear witness to biblical truths. The apostle in making a point wrote, “One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies” (Titus 1:12). Of course, the prophet the apostle is citing here is not a “biblical” prophet and he is hardly endorsing him, but pointing out how even such a person, wherever he is coming from, testifies to what he (Paul) is saying.
Your comment about the use of “any image” as being idolatry is very wrong, for God once instructed the graven Cherubims to be put in the temple, and also told Moses to make the brazen serpent. And about the origin of the Star of David and some other motifs, I actually make a note somewhere in my book about the muteness of such questions. What you are alluding to is more complex than you might realise. Suffice to say that the first chapter of Romans tells us about the heathen who have corrupted the truths of God for their own purpose. As regards the extant place of Israel in the purpose of God, that is one that I won’t take on here, for anything contrary to that will empty a major portion of the Scriptures of its meaning. I know about a contrary view but arguing about the subject is pointless. We can’t live above our revelation of the divine Word.
About the wisdom of man sequel to his eating the forbidden fruit, it seems you are missing the point I am making. Whether men became wise by divine ordination or otherwise does not negate the reality of their present situation. It is how the present wisdom of man is implicitly used as a symbol in the Revelation that is the point here. Your challenge is more like questioning my similar use of the roar of the lion or the tireless labour of the oxen. I very much doubt that the lion was a roaring and domineering beast in Eden or that the ox was used as a prime mover.
Regarding your third issue with my book, you don’t exactly articulate it so I can’t really respond to that. But your supposition that my book bypasses this “most important” subject is just a supposition. I have loaded only about a fifth part of the manuscript and you can’t really tell. I would only be able to say if I addressed it somewhere after you have been more explicit about it.
All the same, thanks again for the comment. Blessings always.

Hello David

I read most of your book and I found it engrossing. You have an extensive knowledge of the Bible and a real grasp of the pattern of events it foretells. The scriptural references were no surprise to me though as I am very familiar with the Bible's teachings, as you obviously are. Some of the external information was interesting but, I place little value on it because I only trust God's word as totally reliable.

Your book is very well written and some of your descriptions and explanations of the scriptures are superb. You tie many aspects of scripture and world events together logically and insightfully. I enjoyed reading it very much.

Unfortunately, although I can offer positive comments on your writing, I cannot fully endorse your book. I owe you an explanation for this, if you will permit?

I have three main areas of concern about your book. Firstly, you connect some secular organisations and objects to scriptural prophecy and, in doing so, I believe you are in error. I will identify these in a moment.

Secondly, I feel that you have misunderstood certain scriptures because you have been taught wrong information by others. Again I will give you a couple of examples further on.

Lastly, although your book is an in-depth analysis of prophecy, it is missing one fundamental piece of the jigsaw, the most important part. I will refer to this at the end of my message.

Regarding my first point about secular references, I wanted to point out that, contrary to popular teaching, the “Star of David” is not of Biblical origin, but of pagan. The Bible condemns the use of “any image.” To imply that this symbol is somehow connected with God's divine plan is not scriptural. The Bible itself warns not to “add anything to the words of this scroll,” and to “flee from idolatry.” Any symbol, be it a star, flag, statue or cross, is an idol. Furthermore, the idea that the physical modern nation of Israel is still an integral part of God's plans is an error that is frequently proposed by religious teachers worldwide. I offer a full scriptural explanation of this in the chapter “Armageddon – The End of The World?” in my book “A Supernatural Book – The Bible.” I invite you to read that chapter.

Your reference to the USA “God's own country,” being “perfected world over” implies that the USA is somehow a template for God's Kingdom. While America can certainly lay claim to being a relatively civilized nation, it certainly does not conduct it's affairs according to divine instruction. The USA (along with my own country, Britain), has frequently waged wars with other nations, sometimes for noble causes but, other times for selfish ones yet, Jesus Christ, who they claim to follow and represent, made it absolutely crystal clear that his followers would have no part in conflict or even politics, and that any who did take up arms would “perish by the sword.” The essence of true Christianity is separateness from the world and to “love your enemy and forgive those that persecute you” (Matthew 26.52). God will not use imperfect, proud nations for His perfect purpose.

On my second point about misunderstanding scripture, you write about Eden that when Adam ate the forbidden fruit of knowledge, he became “wise” and “God-like” and that “nothing will be restrained from them which they have imagined to do.” With respect, you are taking those scriptures out of context and implying a positive when, in fact, they indicate a negative. Eve was told (by the Devil) that, if she ate from the tree of knowledge “of good and bad” she would die. Another translation helps to clarify that statement when it reads that she would “become like God, deciding good from bad.” The tree represented God's authority, His sovereignty, His right to decide good from bad. When Eve (and Adam) ate from the tree they were in effect, rejecting God's standards, and stealing the right of moral instruction from him. This was not according to God's plan and it was against his will, and their actions were never regarded as “wise.” The later scriptural reference about humans “nothing will be restrained from them which they have imagined to do” is from a later account in Genesis where humans build the tower of babel in an attempt to rival God and make themselves glorious. God speaks those words just before he confuses the languages (to prevent them from progressing too fast). God does not use pre-destination but, allows free will.

My final point is regarding the single most important detail in the Bible, one that you make no mention of and do not seem to recognise. I have covered this subject fully in the chapter entitled “The Bible's Greatest Secret” in my book “A Supernatural Book – The Bible.”

You almost stumble upon it in one of your scriptural references but then you meander off in the wrong direction. You quote Matthew 28.18 where Jesus tells us “All power is given unto me.” You also quote the opening lines of Revelation where it says “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him.” Jesus often refers to “my God” and “the name of my God” and, when He is about to die calls out “my God, my God, why have you foresaken me?” People never seem to question who Jesus is speaking to, and you yourself draw the wrong conclusions from His words. I think you would find my book both interesting and challenging in the information it presents, information which has been suppressed for centuries.

Anyway, sorry to go on so much but, like you, I am a passionate writer who loves the Bible. Feel free to respond to the points I raise.

I wish you well.

Sufkin

It's an interesting book with insights to the many facets of life

An all encompassing look into the future of our planet. David Isaacson brings to life a new world in this enjoyable read.

Fascinating narrative.
well written and informative.
i willl read more and comment.