ABC warned about Asteroid Bennu potentially destroying the Earth
Artist’s impression of Osiris Rex Spacecraft exploring Asteroid Bennu
ABC had this headline on Sunday:
NASA Spacecraft Set to Explore Giant Asteroid That Could Destroy the Earth
But that is not the case, at least not in the current decade. Notice also the following:
August 1, 2016
NASA’s new asteroid-sampling mission will do a lot of interesting things, but helping prepare humanity for Earth’s imminent destruction is not among them.
There is indeed a chance that the 1,650-foot-wide (500 meters) asteroid Bennu — the target of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch next month — could hit Earth late in the 22nd century.
But, mission officials stressed, that chance is slim, and the space rock is not nearly big enough to pose an existential threat to the planet, despite what some media reports claimed over the weekend. [Potentially Dangerous Asteroids (Images)]
“We’re not talking about an asteroid that could destroy the Earth,” OSIRIS-REx principal investigator Dante Lauretta, of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona, told Space.com. “We’re not anywhere near that kind of energy for an impact.” http://www.space.com/33616-asteroid-bennu-will-not-destroy-earth.html
Earlier this year, someone who claims to be am expert made the following statements:
My name is Alexander Cain. I am a theology professor working at one of the largest universities in Arkansas. I earned a doctor’s degree in archeology and ancient history and have dedicated more than 17 years of my life to the study of the most cryptic texts of the Bible.
What I discovered will send shivers down the spine of every true Christian and Patriot… because inside the final chapters of the Holy Book, the prophets give a very precise account of what is happening in America at this very moment… And they foretell a very dark and sinister fate for our great country…
According to 4 major biblical prophets something truly terrifying is coming our way, and it will hit homeland before the 1st of January 2017… http://aliveafterthefall.com/nht_v31/front-ctrl.php?param1=nht_v31&hop=private99
The above claims are nonsense. Yet, because most people are ignorant of biblical prophecies, many are misled. When the Earth does NOT get destroyed, this will be another false prophecy that will turn people away from true prophecy.
In 2014 and 2015, I denounced the non-biblical blood moon theories (see Blood Moons and Prophecy). In 2015 and 2016, I denounced the view that the universe was about to collapse (watch Is the Universe Expanding or about to Catastrophically Collapse?).
Back in 2012, many were concerned about Planet X, also known as Planet Nibiru. Some claimed it would destroy the earth years ago, some said earlier this year. I denounced both as false, including the idea that it could happen by 2017 (watch Planet Nibiru to Destroy Earth by 2017?).
And no planet nor asteroid is about to come crashing to the Earth this year and destroy the Earth.
Yet, it is true that something from space, probably an asteroid or a comet, is prophesied in the Bible to hit the Earth and cause massive damage (Revelation 8:10-11). But not before 2021.
A large comet hitting the earth would also seem to have similar effects to that of a medium-sized asteroid. And having something actually hit the earth and do massive damage is predicted in the Bible.
But this object, called Wormwood in the Bible, cannot hit next year.
Why?
Over 1900 years ago, the Apostle John was inspired to write about Wormwood and more in the Book of Revelation. If you look at the sequence of events that proceed Wormwood, it is obvious all that cannot happen between now and next month. Notice that the first nine verses happen prior to Wormwood falling from heaven:
1 When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 3 Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel’s hand. 5 Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it to the earth. And there were noises, thunderings, lightnings, and an earthquake.
6 So the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
7 The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up.
8 Then the second angel sounded: And something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. 9 And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.
10 Then the third angel sounded: And a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. 11 The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the water, because it was made bitter. (Revelation 8:1-11)
It should also be noted that there are MANY EVENTS that also have to take place before the above events as well. Because of that, it is biblically impossible for the Earth to be destroyed by something from space for years.
Notice that Wormwood does not fall until after the third trumpet associated with the seventh seal of Revelation is blown. Well, this would mean that the fifth and sixth seal would also have already been opened–which are mentioned in Revelation 6:7-17, and the 144,000 numbered as shown in Revelation 7. And I should add that the fifth seal of Revelation cannot possibly be opened for at least 3 1/2 years from now (see When Will the Great Tribulation Begin?), with over 4 years the likely minimum.
Wormwood does exist–but again Wormwood cannot hit for several years at the earliest. That does not mean that there cannot be any problems from meteorites, comets, asteroids, solar flares, etc. But it does mean that the world will not end for at least several years.
Why bother to post about the Asteroid Bennu prediction?
Because there are many false and heretical leaders that lead people astray on prophecy. Sometimes they mention the Bible to try to act like God sanctions their nonsense, other times they do not, but pretend that they are basing their views on what they hint is science.
But they should REALLY pay attention to the Bible.
We in the Continuing Church of God “have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts” (2 Peter 1:19, KJV).”
Thus, you can be certain that “Planet Nine” will NOT destroy the Earth this month or this year.
Some items of possibly related interest may include:
Comets, Wormwood, and Planet Nibiru Will the Earth be devastated by Planet X or Comet Encke? What about Planet Nine? Could it happen in 2017? Here is a link to two related YouTube videos Planet Nibiru to Destroy Earth by 2017? and Could Comet ISON be Wormwood of Bible Prophecy?
Blood Moons and Prophecy There were four ‘blood moons’ expected in 2014 and 2015. Some claimed that they signaled the Day of the Lord or the return of Jesus Christ. I denounced that view in advance. A related YouTube video is also available: Blood Moons, Prophecy, 2014, and 2015.
Is the Universe Expanding or about to Catastrophically Collapse? A study released by NASA in June 2016 indicates that the universe is expanding much more rapidly than scientists have believed. Prior to this study, certain Danish scientists stated that the universe was going to collapse, and could as quickly as any day. What does the Bible teach? Is a collapse of the universe possible? Does God have a plan for the universe? Might you have a part in it? This is a video.
Can the Great Tribulation Start in 2016? Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2016? Certain prophecy watchers seem to think so. Some seem to think that Russia will invade Turkey in 2016, that the abomination of desolation will be set up in 2016, and/or that the Messianic age will begin in 2016. Certain Jewish writings seem to point to 2016 or 2017. What signs did Jesus say to look for? What is recorded in the Book of Daniel? If the Great Tribulation cannot begin in 2016, when is the soonest year that it can?
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2016, 2017, or 2018? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2016 o 2017? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?
How To Determine If Someone is a True Prophet of God There are many false prophets. How can Christians determine who is a true prophet? There is also a sermon-length video titled How to determine if someone is a true prophet of God. Here is a related link in Spanish/español: ¿Cómo determinar si alguien es un verdadero profeta de Dios?
Who Are The Two Witnesses? What is their job? What does the Bible reveal? What has the Church of God taught on this subject? Might even Roman Catholic prophecies give some clues here?
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