History is an ordered, orchestrated movement toward an eternal goal. God has a time line. Gabriel declared three prophecies, often called “the backbone of Bible prophecy.”

The angel said, “God has ordered four hundred ninety years for your people [the Jews] and your holy city [Jerusalem] for these reasons: to stop people from turning against God; to put an end to sin; to take away evil; to bring in goodness that continues forever; to bring about the vision and prophecy; and to appoint a most holy place” (Daniel 9:24 NCV).

Have these decrees been fulfilled? No. These events have yet to occur, but they will occur. Obviously the angel was describing a spectacular future era, and it will be amazing!

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