Iranian Video Claims Mahdi is Near

We have been blogging about the 12th Imam (also known as the Mahdi) for some years now. The discussion has gathered steam ever since Joel Rosenberg released his book titled "The 12th Imam" in 2010.

Just a quick reminder for those who are new to the 12th Imam talk. Islamic believers believe that the 12th Imam will come in the Last Days to usher in the 13th caliphate and will slay all infidels (everyone who isn't a Muslim). They believe that he will "emerge" onto the world scene when the world is in a state of utter chaos. To go one step further, Iran's president believes that HE was put on the world stage to CREATE the chaos necessary to further the return of the 12th Imam.

Are you still with me??

New evidence has emerged that the Iranian government sees the current unrest in the Middle East as a signal that the Mahdi--or Islamic messiah--is about to appear. CBN News has obtained a never-before-seen video produced by the Iranian regime that says all the signs are moving into place -- and that Iran will soon help usher in the end times. While the revolutionary movements gripping the Middle East have created uncertainty throughout the region, the video shows that the Iranian regime believes the chaos is divine proof that their ultimate victory is at hand. The propaganda footage has reportedly been approved at the highest levels of the Iranian government. It's called The Coming is Near and it describes current events in the Middle East as a prelude to the arrival of the mythical twelfth Imam or Mahdi -- the messiah figure who Islamic scriptures say will lead the armies of Islam to victory over all non-Muslims in the last days.

See it here; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2011/March/Iranian-Regime-Video-Says-Mahdi-is-Near-/

Now, open your eyes real wide and listen real close.....MANY OF THE PROPHECIES ABOUT THE 12th IMAM MATCH MUCH OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ANTICHRIST.

And Iran is currently clamoring for a nuclear weapon. Might they already have one? After all, we knew nothing about Pakistan's or North Korea's atomic bombs until they blew them up.

Also remember our blessed hope; 2 Thessalonians is clear that the Antichrist won't be revealed until AFTER the rapture of the church. So IF the Antichrist may be close....how much closer MIGHT be the rapture? Do you have your flying shoes on? Sing with me now..."One glad morning, when this life is over...I'll fly away! To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away!"

Hat tip to Lisa H. and Mike S. They both sent me the same article within minutes...so obviously the Holy Spirit is leading many in the same direction. To God be the glory!