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| Schasc Registered user Username: Schasc Post Number: 52 Registered: 10-2004 |
Thought some of you would be interested in this email that I recieve today: "On February 11,a film crew from the National Geographic Media Department arrived at Sacramento Central Church to record Sabbath services and to interview Pastor Doug Batchelor, Senior Pastor, regarding the book of Revelation. Their purpose is to discover why a book written so long ago is still considered relevant today. Pastor Batchelor was brought to the crew's attention by the high level of internet traffic directing them to the Amazing Facts website regarding the prophecies of Revelation. The Associate Director said that Batchelor, who has been teaching on Revelation for more than 25 years, was selected because of his "wide appeal and hopeful way of communicating," as well as his "reassuring and inspiring manner of speaking." The interviewer had done his homework, as he asked hard-hitting, in-depth questions on the rapture, the tribulation, the antichrist, the lake of fire, the battle of Armageddon, and what the various apocalyptic symbols throughout Revelation mean. Pastor Batchelor says that he "truly sensed the prayers of God's people" as he answered the broad spectrum of questions, all without his Bible because they did not want him reading his answers! After the interview, the director confided that the answers given made more sense to him than anything else he had heard so far! The title for the 60-minute documentary is The Riddle of Revelation, though that may change by the time it is broadcast on the international National Geographic channel. An exact broadcast date is not yet known; however, it is expected to air in approximately 10 weeks. The producers also plan to get the conclusions of other religious dignitaries from around the world representing Oral Roberts University, the School of Prophecy at Liberty University, and the Vatican. Pastor Batchelor adds, "Please continue to pray that as the editing process takes place, the final product will bring glory to God and help people recognize the truth." | ||
| Mrsbrian3 Registered user Username: Mrsbrian3 Post Number: 36 Registered: 8-2005 |
Amazing! I wonder what the address is for that web-site where so many people were directing them to the Amazing Facts web-site. At least this is one time where our prayer will actually mimic Batchelor's request that the final product will bring glory to God and help people recognize the truth. God will use this piece to His honor and glory. That is a given! Kim | ||
| Lynne Registered user Username: Lynne Post Number: 301 Registered: 10-2005 |
Has anyone here, or any former adventists contacted National Geographic? If not, I hope someone will with concrete facts that can be backed up. I know the facts are out there, in print, by the Adventists. I would like to think that the program would get to the bottom of the Adventist message about Revelation. It would be nice if they would know what the Catholics say about Adventists and what the Adventists say about Catholics. It is accurate. http://www.catholic.com/library/Seventh_Day_Adventism.asp I will pray. I would also encourage people here to take action. Contact National Geographic or something via email. Don't send long emails, perhaps just factual bits that are clear with proof beyond a shadow of a doubt. Lynne | ||
| 91steps Registered user Username: 91steps Post Number: 35 Registered: 8-2005 |
Did HRH Batchelor talk about the Sunday Law too? | ||
| Ratthedd Registered user Username: Ratthedd Post Number: 29 Registered: 2-2006 |
Has this program aired yet? I think the History channel just had a program about Revelations and another one about the nature and history of Hell, but I haven't seen anything being advertised on NGC yet. - Erik. | ||
| Susan_2 Registered user Username: Susan_2 Post Number: 2143 Registered: 11-2002 |
Everytime I watch D.B. or the Findley fellow I can't help but think of the really cool vacations those guys get from the donations of the hard-working and devoted SDA's, many who go without a real vacation for years and years so they can send their money to furthering the cause to speed up the coming of Jesus. I just really get down and pray that those people who send in their money will have their eyes opened and their wallets closed. | ||
| Jeremy Registered user Username: Jeremy Post Number: 1136 Registered: 10-2004  |
"...and pray that those people who send in their money will have their eyes opened and their wallets closed." AMEN, Susan!  But actually, it's better the more money that goes to those preachers for themselves and the less that goes directly to "the work" (of deceiving people). Jeremy (Message edited by Jeremy on March 10, 2006) |
