Harold Camping (the president of Family Radio) and his small group of followers have been running around the country proclaiming that "we can know" that the rapture is going to take place on May 21, 2011 and that on October 21, 2011 Judgment Day will arrive and that will be the end of the world. Well, I am here to issue a stone cold guarantee: the rapture is not going to happen on May 21, 2011 and on October 22, 2011 the world will still be here. The truth is that Harold Camping is nothing more than a false prophet, but the mainstream media loves to give exposure to nutjobs like Camping because it puts all Christians in a bad light.
Camping and his followers have purchased over 2,000 billboards and they are driving around to every state in the nation to proclaim their message of doom. They even have a website (http://www.wecanknow.com/) where they constantly spew their nonsense.
Well, guess what?
May 21 is going to come and go and the faith of thousands of Christians is going to be shipwrecked because of Harold Camping.
If you are a follower of Harold Camping you need to wake up and start listening to the truth.
Did you know that Harold Camping has predicted the date of the rapture previously?
On September 6th, 1994, hundreds of his followers gathered at an auditorium in Alameda, California waiting for the rapture.
Obviously, it did not happen.
It is not going to happen this time either.
How can I know that?
Because what Harold Camping teaches is in direct contradiction to the Word of God.
Let's take a look at Camping's theory. Basically it comes down to two numerological proofs.
First of all, Camping believes that "one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
He is actually correct about that.
However, Camping believes that Noah's Flood took place in 4990 BC (he is way, way off with that date) and he believes that adding 7000 years to that date brings us to 2011.
Secondly, Camping believes that there is special significance to the number of days between the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and May 21, 2011.
The following is how a recent article in The Telegraph describes his theory....
After 70 years of studying the Bible, he claims to have developed a system that uses mathematics to interpret prophesies hidden in it. He says the world will end on 21 May, because that will be 722,500 days from 1 April AD33, which he believes was the day of the Crucifixion. The figure of 722,500 is important because you get it by multiplying three holy numbers (five, 10 and 17) together twice. "When I found this out, I tell you, it blew my mind," he said.
To Camping, the number five signifies redemption, the number ten signifies completion and the number 17 signifies heaven.
Camping believes that if you just do the following math equation it will give you the date of the rapture:
5 x 10 x 17 x 5 x 10 x 17 = 722,500 days
Camping and his followers are touting this garbage on billboards all over the nation....
Of course all of this is complete and total nonsense.
There is a massive amount of prophecy in the Scriptures that still needs to be fulfilled.
In a previous article entitled "Why The World Is Not Going To End In 2012", I described just a few of the things that the Scriptures say still need to happen before "the end of the world"....
The Scriptures tell us that there will be a 7 year "Tribulation" period before Jesus returns to this earth.
In Daniel 9:24-27, there is an amazing prophecy about the exact timing of the first coming of the Messiah (which was fulfilled to the exact day by Jesus Christ), and it tells us about one remaining seven year period that will be fulfilled in the last days.
That portion of scripture in the book of Daniel tells us that the Antichrist will put an end to sacrifices and offerings in the rebuilt Jewish Temple in the middle of that seven year period we know as the Tribulation.
So, considering the fact that the Tribulation has not started yet, the Antichrist has not appeared yet and the Jewish Temple has not been rebuilt yet, it looks like we still have quite a long way to go, don't you think?
In the book of Revelation, we have several more confirmations that what Daniel was talking about in his prophecy is a literal seven year period of time....
*In Revelation 12:14 half of the Tribulation is referred to as a time, times and half a time (in other words, three and a half years).
*In Revelation 11:2, half of the Tribulation is referred to as "42 months".
*In Revelation 11:3, we are told that the two witnesses will be given power to prophesy for 1,260 days (which is 3.5 years or half the Tribulation).
*In Revelation 12:6, again there is a reference to 1,260 days.
*In Revelation 13:5, we are told that the "Beast" will exercise his authority for 42 months.
When you read the book of Revelation, you quickly realize that this "Tribulation" period has not started yet.
So we have at least seven more years before Jesus comes back to this earth.
So that is why it can be absolutely guaranteed that the world is not going to end in 2012.
Not only that, but the world is not going to end when Jesus comes back either.
In Revelation chapter 20 it tells us that when Jesus returns, Satan will be bound and Jesus will rule over this earth for 1000 years.
After that, Satan will be released one more time and there will be one more great rebellion, and after that is over then God is going to create a new heaven and a new earth.
So, no, the world is not going to end any time soon.
We have at least another 1000 years to go before God creates a new heaven and a new earth.
Yes, we are living in the end times and yes we are living during a time when huge amounts of Bible prophecy are going to be fulfilled.
But according to the Bible, there is absolutely no way that the rapture is going to happen on May 21, 2011 and there is absolutely no way that the end of the world is going to take place on October 21, 2011.
Harold Camping is flat out a false prophet.
I personally guarantee you that the rapture will not happen on May 21, 2011.
On May 22, 2011 I will be right and Harold Camping and his band of followers will be trying to explain how they "miscalculated".
Please do not let people like that discourage you from following after God.
A 7 year Tribulation is coming.
In Matthew 24:21, Jesus tells us that it will be the worst time in all of human history....
For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.
There really is going to be an Antichrist. He really is going to be evil beyond all imagination. He really is going to kill millions of believers.
Jesus Christ really will return someday.
There really is a heaven.
There really is a hell.
Now is the time to find forgiveness of your sins and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
For much more on how you can become a Christian, we encourage you to check out the following article on another one of our websites: "What Does The Bible Say About Salvation?"
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I am really worried that it is going to happen, what if it does happen? You would be wrong… Do you believe in God?! I Do!!! Well, you should if you don’t!!! I can’t wait until May 21st has passed…
I have been sick to my stomach (seriously.. i have ulcers) Because of this end of the world theory. I have two beautiful babies that I have brought into this world… and the thought of me bringing them into this world and then having them swiped out in the hands of God because of the people before them messing it all up.. was more than I can bare. I love God.. but I feel the way that I have lived will no)t be up to his standards (this because of Harold Camping)_thank you for comforting words
The Antichrist is not a man he is Satin.The world worships him by nature.
1st john ch 3 verse 4
3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
He (Satin) is already in the world and has been correct?
“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Matthew 24:36
So how could this coo-coo possibly know if Jesus Christ himself doesn’t even know?
Come on you guys if we claim to be Christians we need to know our word for this reason exact read his article http://www.familyradio.com/graphical/literature/judgment/judgment.html and realize that he misuses scripture and takes it and makes some crazy assumption from noahs flood come on people dont be blind we are not going to ever know the exact date
I am not concerned with when the Rapture will happen. I just want to be ready. I believe that we who are believers won’t experience the entire Tribulation period. That we’ll be gone before God begins to pour out His wrath for Scripture says believers in Jesus aren’t to experience God’s wrath on earth and the wicked. Harold Camping is a false prophet ignoring so much of what God’s word says. Our authority is the Word of God not men. Just watch, pray, and be ready. For at the last
trumphet and the voice of the Archangel our Lord
will return at the time only the Father knows.
The spelling is Satan not Satin. Also, the AntiChrist is a man also not just a spirit. A man who will be a son
of Satan. Jesus refers to him as the Abomination of
Desolation standing in the Holy Place which is the third
Temple. Also, he is referred as the Beast in the Book
of Revelation.
why not pray to God in your silence and make your life worth living everyday…that would probably help you forget your worries and anxieties…..keep your faith and believe…….
Don’t let anyone discourage or mislead you. There is person on this earth that can tell you what day god/ jesus is coming back. If you are rwally that scared, then just give your life to christ and everything will be alright.
It is not God that has caused all this trouble. It is Satan. He challenged God from the beginning, so God kicked him out of heaven. God loves all his children and wants everyone to be save. Unfortunately, not everybody will be saved. Only those obeying his commandments. Those who genuinely desire to get to know the true God, will be given that opportunity. After Satan challenged God, God gave Satan a chance to prove what he was saying. God kicked Satan out of heaven down to earth. That is why we have all this chaos going on. The good news is that God said that Satan ruling this earth would only be temporary. Well, now Satan’s time is running out and that’s why all this stuff is happening. 1 John 5:19 says, “We know we originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” It is not God who causes bad things to happen—it is Satan. God is going to “put an end to this system of things” per scripture. 1 John 2: 17 says, “Furthermore, the world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does teh will of God remains forever.”
Hello,
The Maya elders have recently spoken regarding the rising fear around 2012 and the events occuring in the world now. The elders spoke up to warn humanity and to clear misconceptions, being spread mostly by non-Mayan self-proclaimed gurus and likes. Many of them do this for their own personal gain, to exploit the name of the Maya or to spread fear that the world is going to end in 2012. The Maya did not predict that. Still, in words of Don Alejandro, elected leader of National Council of Elders Mayas, Xinca and Garifuna, we are entering times of great pain if we don’t immediately restore the balance to our planet (http://www.shiftoftheages.com/maya-message-2012).
The Mayan elders also partnered with the California Company, Positive Purpose Productions (P-Qubd LLC), to deliver the message of the Maya to the world as part of the Shift of the Ages film project. Shift of the Ages will be their first official discourse to the world. The importance of the project is even greater as most of the Mayan wisdom in written form was destroyed during centuries of foreign domination which began with the inqusition thus making the Shift of the Ages film one of the very few documents about this wonderful and enigmatic culture. The film is planned to be released in early 2012, premiering at festivals, with the mission to bring an empowering vision to the global audience. In order to complete the final phase of the film and deliver the true message of the Maya, we kindly ask for your support in our ongoing crowdfunding campaign.
All the best,
Gregor
There is a sure, simple way for it not to matter WHEN the world will end. Believe in God and in his son, Jesus Christ, accepting Him as your savior. Do that and it simple doesn’t matter if the world ends tomorrow or in 10,000 years…where you spend eternity will already be assured.
I’m so glad someone is trying to clear things up about this “end of the world theory” crap. This is the exact thing that God warns us about in the bible, about false prophets and false information. Please read the bible people, the truth is there!
Why do you feel that true Christians (the church) will have to go through the tribulation? I have always understood there to be a rapture before the tribulation (of course a date unknown to man) occurs because it says in the Bible that the church will not be there any longer.
Harold Camping was wrong about May 21, 2011 and the rapture but he might be right about October 21, 2011. Right around this time and early November, Earth will encounter the tail of the comet Elenin…and the tail of this dragon might just be slinging out poison…like cyanide. In 2010, comet Hartley’s tail increased its cyanide output by five times as it neared the Sun and began to melt. I don’t know if Elenin is made of cyanide like Hartley was but if it is and we’re going through the tail in late October to early November, ELEnin might really turn out to be an Extinction Level Event. (nin[e]ELE[ven])
Very nice post I love to read it. Thanks for share.
Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.
hello i live in the pacific and it is october 21 today
nothings happening here so harold camping is wrong about his prediction
i do not see red and fire in the sky and it is 8:03 here
The Bible is very clear on this matter. It states the even the Angles in Heaven do not know the day or the hour of Christ’s return.
Everybody is wondering when the world will end. it is only down to man kind if the world dose end. it is not gods doing or the devils as stated in earier comments. Everybody is looking for god to save us why cant we save ourselves. A world disaster is happening its time the government came clean and asked for help. The public are always the last to know and they are the ones expected to clean up aswell.
If it was true so i am now ghost?
hehehehe estoryahee lang to oi
god only knows if it is the of the world
so start now in believing in God