There has been much recent discussion about the potential for a destructive asteroid collision with earth. Recently asteroid 2024-YR4 was given a 3.2% chance of striking earth in 2032, but new projections by NASA have dropped the odds to near zero. Another much larger asteroid dubbed 99942-Apophis was originally given a probability of 2.7% that it would hit the earth on Friday, April 13, 2029. This has also been reduced to a “close encounter”, but not a direct impact. Of course, the odds of a catastrophic asteroid impact with earth at any time in the future are nearly 100%. But what does the bible say about this? The answer is clear. The odds are 100% that a huge meteorite impact is coming. And, coming soon, probably within a decade!
Here is the bible passage describing this event: “Then the second angel sounded. And something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.” (Revelation 8:8-9). “Great mountain” is certainly describing something of significant mass. The fact that it is “burning with fire” accurately describes meteors as they catch fire from friction upon entry into earth’s atmosphere. This incident takes place as the 2nd trumpet announces the 2nd vial of God’s judgments poured out on the earth. Take note that it crashes into the “sea“. As the grammar uses the definite article (the) identifying “sea“, it is likely describing a specific sea. When there are no other identifiers indicated, bible writers are usually referring to the Mediterranean Sea. Thus, we can surmise a great meteoric impact to the Mediterranean Sea sometime during the last half of Daniel’s 70th week (Great Tribulation) powerful enough to destroy a third of all seafaring traffic and kill a third of all aquatic life. Undoubtably it’s sheer size will wreak havoc on the shores of those nations who border the Mediterranean (think tsunamis). It’s also sure to have global consequences far beyond the Mediterranean Sea. I published a recent post about Apophis, you can read it here: Will the Asteroid “Apophis” be a Part of the Prophesied Cosmic Signs? – Jim’s Eschatological Info
No question, a monster asteroid impact is coming as predicted by the bible, and, evidently, efforts by mankind to deflect it will be ineffective. This is part of God’s wrath against unrepentant humanity that is surely coming, and this asteroid is but a minor part. Are you ready for great tribulation?
Maranatha, Jim