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The Final Frontier…
Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth
(Isaiah 65:17, NKJV) Scott Huckaby www.BibleTract.org
Today’s Discussion:
What are the extraterrestrials? What is the mission of the aliens?
What extraterrestrials should we look forward to encountering? How does the Bible’s revelation of extraterrestrials help us?
The Truth is out there…
God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie
(2 Thessalonians 2:11, NKJV)
Why do people desperately want to find proof of extraterrestrial life?
We long to know the truth about our origin How does it reinforce the theory of evolution?
If life just happened on earth, it could happen elsewhere How does it give people license to live however they want?
It proves the Bible wrong about:
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The uniqueness of mankind The uniqueness of the earth
How is mankind unique?
God created man in His own image , in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
(Genesis 1:27, NIV) We are the only creatures made in God’s image.
Genesis 2:1 -
Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished.
(NKJV)
How is the earth unique?
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men , and He will live with them.
(Revelation 21:1-3, NIV) God will reside with men on the new earth for eternity.
…and they will reign for ever and ever.
(Revelation 22:5, NIV)
Are we being prepared for alien disclosure?
Vatican chief astronomer Father Jose Gabriel Funes said there is a certain possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. (2008) Another Vatican astronomer, Guy Consolmagno said that chances are mankind will discover extraterrestrial intelligence. (2005) Monsignor Corrado Balducci said ETs were actually already interacting with earth and that some of the Vatican's leaders were aware of it. (2001) In 1997 Father Malachi Martin said why the Vatican was studying deep space at Mt Graham Observatory in Southeastern Arizona: "Because the mentality... those at the highest levels of Vatican administration and geopolitics, know that, now, knowledge of what's going on in space, and what's approaching us, could be of great import in the next five years, ten years." Source: http://www.raptureready.com/soap/horn1.html
Is this part of a Vatican campaign to demonstrate that they embrace science, or something else? WHY NOW?
What could be approaching earth from space?
Immediately after the tribulation of those days… Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven , and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
(Matthew 24:29-30, NKJV) All the world will see the Lord approaching earth before He sets foot here.
He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him.
(Revelation 1:7, NIV)
Why else are we being prepared for alien activity?
I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed — in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.
(1 Corinthians 15:51-52, NIV) To explain away the rapture of the church… space aliens zapped them (so now we all need to work together)
they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie
(2 Thessalonians 2:10-11, NIV)
Jesus said when He returns it would be
"as the days of Noah were"
(Matthew 24:37)… So what does Genesis 6:4 tell us?
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward— when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown .
(Genesis 6:4, NIV) Nephilim: legends of the Greek gods? Nephilim were also described as giants; angels?
What do we know about angels?
And of the angels He says: "Who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire ."
(Hebrews 1:7, NKJV) Angels are spirit-beings, they are non-corporeal, without physical bodies... Like fire: no substance; powerful and consuming Like energy: only their effects can be seen
How could spirit beings have a body?
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it .
(Hebrews 13:2, NIV) While angels are non-corporeal spirit beings, they can manifest themselves as having physical bodies.
What does this tell us about angels?
And war broke out in heaven : Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought
(Revelation 12:7, NKJV) The holy angels and fallen angels fight in the heavenly realm. The dragon here is a reference to Satan, the head of the fallen angels or demons.
What does this tell us about demons?
His tail [of the fiery red dragon] drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth.
(Revelation 12:4, NKJV) Satan not only deceived Adam and Eve, he lured his own kind, other angels to reject God and took them with him.
This passage indicates that a third of the angels became, or will become fallen, following Satan.
How do demons attack Christians?
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil .
(Ephesians 6:11, NKJV) They cannot possess Christians who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19, 2 Cor 6:14, I John 4:4). However, they can tempt and oppress Christians.
Where do demons reside?
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places .
(Ephesians 6:12, NKJV) Heaven: the atmosphere (Daniel 7:13), outer space (Gen 1:14-18), and the spiritual realm (2 Cor 12:2).
Satan is described as
“the prince of the power of the air”
(Ephesians 2:2)
What angels were on earth in Noah’s day?
The angels who did not keep their proper domain , but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day.
(Jude 1:6, NKJV) These fallen angels (demons) incited wickedness They mixed it up with mankind to cause people to defy God after the pattern of their leader Satan.
Why would demons mask their identity?
Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
(2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV) They are driven to defy God so they seek to deceive and destroy His creation.
1 Peter 5:8 -
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
(NKJV)
What describes these three evil spirits?
Then I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs ; they came out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet. They are spirits of demons performing miraculous signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty…
(Revelation 13:13-14, NIV) Looked like frogs… Smooth faces, no nose, big eyes… What people expect aliens to look like!
What will the three evil spirits do?
They go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty… they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.
(Revelation 13:14-16, NIV) There will likely be a visitation of "good" aliens who promise deliverance from the "bad" aliens who threaten the earth and incite the nations to join together in the battle of Armageddon.
Why couldn’t alien visitations be angels that are faithful to God?
Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God .
(1 John 4:2-3, NIV) Faithful angels help people to know Christ, demons draw them away from Him.
…this is what UFO experiences do
When should a person choose sides?
He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."
(John 3:36, NKJV) The longer it takes for a person to align themselves with the Creator God, the more likely they will suffer the fate of the alien demons… Matt 25:41 – “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels”
What awaits those who follow Jesus?
He who overcomes
[the deception of this world]
shall inherit all things
(Rev 21:7, NKJV)
The heavens declare the glory of God
(Psalm 19:1, NIV) Will we be limited to viewing God’s glory in the heavens from earth? God’s glory will increase the more we know Him through His creation…
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.
(Isaiah 9:7, NIV)
Why will God enable His children to explore the stars?
I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am .
(John 14:3, NIV) Jesus promised us that we would be able to go where ever He may be; and He can go anywhere…
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there
(Psalm 139:7-8, NIV)
Is it only science fiction to think God will enable us to explore the stars?
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think , according to the power that works in us
(Ephesians 3:20, NKJV) Sci-Fi has a propensity to come to fruition. It is the result of mankind’s God-given sense of adventure, wonder, creativity, and imagination… Is God’s imagination less than that of His image-bearers?
Psalm 37:4 -
Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.
(NKJV)
How else do we know we will have access to the stars?
Do you not know that we shall judge angels ?
(1 Corinthians 6:3, NKJV) To have authority over angels we need access to where they are, the heavenly realms… 1 2 nd 3 st rd Heaven – Earth’s Atmosphere Heaven – Outer Space Heaven – Spiritual Realm
What kind of celestial conveyance will we need to visit the stars?
Suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
(2 Kings 2:11 , NKJV) Elijah did, but he still had a mortal body.
Note that Jesus demonstrated a Star Trek style transporter ability in John 20:19 & Luke 24:31.
We might choose to go in a Celestial Winnebago to take certain creature comforts with us.
What creatures besides angels will we encounter among the stars?
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse .
(Revelation 19:11, NIV) It certainly looks like there will be at least horses in heaven… And there is also this:
Around the throne, were four living creatures , and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion , the second was like an ox , the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle .
(Revelation 4:6-7, NIV)
Will we see our beloved pets in heaven?
Creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God… because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
(Romans 8:19-21, NKJV) While animals do not have spirits like people, they do have souls (emotions, personality, thinking ability)...
He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new ."
(Revelation 21:5, NKJV)
O LORD, You preserve man and beast .
(Psalm 36:6, NKJV)
What kind of relationships will people have with animals in eternity?
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
(Revelation 5:13, NIV) Relationships will be enhanced because at least some will speak. Eve did not think it strange that a snake spoke to her, Balaam’s donkey spoke in Numbers 22, an eagle announces the trumpet judgments in Rev 8:13.
How may we use an interest in discovering extraterrestrial life help people to consider God’s Word?
Point out that the Bible prophesies that extraterrestrials will indeed invade earth prior to the return of Jesus.
Tell them how they can be ready…
Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.
(Acts 16:31, NIV)