Tag Archives: Turkey.
27
Apr
ISIS & Al-Qaeda To Join Forces???
April 26, 2017: While the rest of the world is watching heightened political and military tension on the Korean Peninsula, this story is flying under the radar. ISIS and Al-Qaeda are considering joining forces, a terrorism dream team.
In the beginning, ISIS spun off from Al-Qaeda over philosophical differences. Al-Qaeda wanted...
20
Apr
Turkey Vote Expands Erdgogan’s Power
The brothers of Magog…They include Gomer, Meshech, and Tubal. See Genesis 10:2-3.
Gomer means “complete”. Historians through the ages debate whether they lived north or south of the Black Sea. North of the Black Sea is...
22
Jan
Revelation Churches: Modern Day Turkey
Author: Paul Lehr:
Revelation 1:11 saying, “Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.” –Jesus
The Greek word for “book” is Βιβλιον/biblion. It means: a small book, a...
14
Jan
Revelation: Island of Patmos
Author: Paul Lehr
This is the first of a series on the churches of Revelation. The series looks at the churches in their historical context and breaks down the message of Jesus grammatically and culturally in their first century setting. These are the words Jesus Christ communicated to His church. This...
06
Jan
Martial Law for Turkey??? Questions Surround Incirlik Air Base
Author:Paul Lehr
January 5, 2017: There seems to be growing concern and speculation regarding Turkey instituting Martial Law. Below is a tweet by Vocal Europe that has been removed in Turkey. Vocal Europe is a Brussels-based European Magazine.
Turkish government is reportedly to declare ‘Martial Law’ after ongoing ‘state of emergency’ according...
05
Jan
Terror Strikes Izmir, Turkey (Ancient Smyrna)
Author: Paul Lehr
Revelation 2:8a And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write…
Today, Izmir, Turkey is ancient Smyrna. It is located about 35 miles north of Ephesus.
January 5, 2017: At least three terrorists have attacked downtown Izmir, Turkey. A bomb was exploded near the court house. Early reports indicate...
31
Dec
ISIS Cuts Water to Aleppo & Damascus
Author: Paul Lehr
Isaiah 17:1 The oracle concerning Damascus. “Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from being a city and will become a fallen ruin.”
Jeremiah 49:23 Concerning Damascus. “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard bad news; they are disheartened. There is anxiety by the sea,...
30
Nov
Turkey’s Erdogan Vows to Topple Syria’s Assad
Author: Paul Lehr
Isaiah 17:12 Alas, the uproar of many peoples who roar like the roaring of the seas, and the rumbling of nations who rush on like the rumbling of mighty waters!
The context of this verse is regarding the Burden of Damascus. Parallel passages for the Burden of Damascus include Isaiah...
03
Nov
Turkey Tanks on Iraqi Border
Author: Paul Lehr
November 1, 2016: Turkey is moving military equipment to the Iraqi border. President Erdogan has again pursued a more aggressive role. Tanks and armored vehicles have been deployed to the border town of Silopi, Turkey. Pictures of the convoy have been released by the Turkish military. The defense...
20
Oct
Turkey on the Move in the Middle East
Author: Paul Lehr
As of October 19, 2016, Turkey has military operations on three fronts and President Recep Erdogan has aspirations of being more assertive in the region.
Two Greek fighter aircrafts engaged two Turkish F-16’s aircraft in a dog fight over the Aegean Sea. Military jets were reported to be armed....