Thoughts about approaching Asteroid 99942 Apophis coming April 13, 2029

Is the asteroid that was named Apophis over 20 years ago

when first discovered something we should be concerned about?

And could it be related to any of the objects we see falling from the sky

in the Book of Revelation?

These are only my thoughts and conjectures on the subject.

It has been on my mind since it was first discovered in 2004,

and I've been "keeping an eye on it" all these years.

April 13, 2029 is getting closer and closer.

Some of the Questions I will be addressing are:

1 ) How big is 99942 Apophis?

2 ) When was it discovered?

3 ) When is it supposed to pass by the Earth, 

missing us by approximately 17,000 - 23,000 miles?

4 ) What would happen if it did hit the Earth?

5 ) Should we - Can we "trust" the official scientific version of what we are to expect?

    a ) What is its projected path?

    b ) Are we building rockets to take us to the Moon and Mars, or are we really going to try to intercept this asteroid before it reaches Earth?

6 ) Could the government be lying to us ( as they have done so many times in the past )?

7 ) Which passage in the Book of Revelation sounds like it could be this 1,000 foot object crashing to Earth?

8 ) Would this event be near the beginning or the end of the 3 1/2 years of Tribulation ( 42 month of the reign of the Beast )?

9 ) If so, how does this fit with the 1260, 1290 and 1335 days referenced in Daniel chapter 12 ( and the appointed Feasts of the Lord )?

10 ) What should we do to prepare ( since there will be no pre-tribulation "evacuation" aka Rapture )?

* NOTE: The Objects that fall from the sky in the Book of Revelation could be unknown until they suddenly appear. 

Space is big, and our ability to see stuff headed our way is very limited. 

Apophis could be a near miss, as they are telling us.

Okay.. let's go over the facts as we currently know them ( or have been told officially ).

# 1 - Apophis is estimated to be over 1,230 feet ( 375 meters ) in length.

I've found several different "estimates" of its length and size.

Currently all that we have are crude radar images of this object headed our way.

Roughly the size of the Eiffel Tower.

Approximately 20 million tons

Structure uncertain - Scientists make "educated guesses" sometimes.

Stony-type (S-type) asteroid made up primarily of silicate materials with some metallic nickel and iron
The structure, shape, density and surface of Apophis are likely similar to other S-type asteroids. 

We will learn much more about the asteroid around the time of the 2029 Earth flyby.

Not big enough to DESTROY the Earth,

but large enough to "shake things up" quite a bit.

# 2 - It was first noticed on 19 June 2004, at the Kitt Peak National Observatory

Its provisional designation ( first called ) 2004 MN₄

_{It later received the permanent number 99942 (on June 24, 2005)}

_{Its discoverers chose the name "Apophis" on July 19, 2005.}

# 3 - It is supposed to safely pass by the Earth ( 17,000 - 23,000 miles are the current range of estimates ) on Friday, the 13th of April, in the year 2029.

Just ask Google, and you'll be assured you have nothing to worry about.

# 4 - If it did hit the Earth the effect would be noticed on a Global Scale.

The exact effect would depend on Where it landed, the actual composition of Metals and the Angle of a Strike.

The scientific community meets every April to discuss the topic of "what if" an asteroid is about to hit us -- to discuss what could be done about it.

Here is a hypothetical plot they used in 2021 for Apophis,

# 5 The official track and predictions have "evolved" over the years.

The internet has many articles and videos on the subject.

The experts we are hearing from / trusting in,

could be mistaken ( not having ALL the Data needed to know 100% what is going to happen ),

or someone might be telling them to lie.

And since scientist are just people,

We can expect most to follow the "lead" of those above them,

and not question the data themselves.

Here is one such projection of the "path" it will take.

With the cluster of satellites included.

# 6 Could the Government authorities be lying to us? 

Yes, of course. They have done this many times before. 

The COVID non-sense in 2020 is a recent example.

Primarily, if they thought they was a chance of a Global Strike,

they powers that be ( whoever is REALLY in control in this World ),

would NOT want the public to KNOW. 

Knowing about an event of this magnitude would create worldwide panic.

The Panic would cause more harm and destruction than the actual event.

Also, there is still "time" to find a solution. 

As so many movies on this subject have shown us over the years.

It's also possible we don't have anything to worry about when it comes to Apophis,

but something is going to hit the Earth in the future according to the Bible.

And we know the Earth has been stuck before by large objects from space,

and it could certainly happen again.

It's only a question of time.

# 7 In the Book of Revelation we have several large things falling from the Sky.

The 2nd Trumpet has such an object. 

Revelation 8:8-9 says,

 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.

The 3rd Trumpet sounds more like a Nuclear Missile.

The effects described make me think of radioactive harm that could result.

Revelation 8:10-11 says,

Then the third angel sounded: 

And a great star fell from heaven, 

burning like a torch, 

and it fell on a third of the rivers 

and on the springs of water. 

The name of the star is Wormwood. 

A third of the waters became wormwood, 

and many men died from the water, 

because it was made bitter.

# 8 These events all appear to be near the end of the Great Tribulation.

The last 5 - 6 months.

With the 5th Trumpet bringing torment that is said to last 5 months.

Revelation 9:1-12 discusses this first Woe in detail.

With verses 5 and 6 tell us,

And they were not given authority to kill them, 

but to torment them for five months. 

Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion 

when it strikes a man. 

In those days men will seek death and will not find it;

 they will desire to die, 

and death will flee from them.

# 9 - To Be Continued ( and revised )

# 10

--

Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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Rapture is nowhere in the Bible

Youtube version = https://youtube.com/shorts/yu_AhwjkP0Q

A viewer recently commented:

Rapture is nowhere in the Bible

Correct. 

You will not find the word "Rapture" 

in the Bible.

Nor will you find 

the commonly held belief that this "event" 

is a removal of the "Church" believers.

Yet requiring all the "new" believers 

to go through the 42 month reign 

of the Beast.

What we do see in the Bible is

the Lord returning, 

and gathering 

and transforming 

the living believers 

all at the same time.

see:

Matthew 24:29-31, 

I Corinthians 15:50-52, 

I Thessalonians 4:13-18.

We also see that His return is to be visible,

reference:

 Acts 1:9-11,

and Revelation 1:7 

Two clear passages.

 

Unfortunately,

many have been taught a "myth".

Those who believe it

will likely "fall away" 

when things start to get "tough", 

since they were "told" 

that it would not happen to them. 

Correcting this "misconception" 

is the focus of this channel. 

Satan has MANY Lies he uses 

to keep people from understanding the truth 

about our God

our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ,

and the gift of Eternal by faith alone.

If he can't make you disbelieve the Bible, 

Then he works hard at confusing the truth 

with his many counterfeit doctrines.

If you want to learn more 

about these things,

please watch some of the videos

on this channel.

We Belong To The Day.

Maranatha.

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Who is This Generation Matthew 24:34

Comment by @easttexan2933 

The scriptures you are using (Matt 24:29-31) go on to say in verse 34 that that event would happen

in that generation of the disciples Jesus was talking to at that time.

That's why I don't fear "the great tribulation" because it came upon the first century believers.

But yes, all who desire to live godly in Christ will suffer persecution.

Jesus was speaking to them, not us, about this time period.

Remember the bible was written to them not us, but for us.

The catching up as it were, was fulfilled in 70AD.

Reply:

The many of the signs, particularly the cosmic ones (sun darkening, moon turning red, etc.), 

did not occur in A.D. 70, and therefore must await a future fulfillment. 

And I really don't know why you would think the "catching up" ( Rapture ) was fulfilled in 70 A.D. 

I just don't see any evidence ( or scripture ) to back up this interpretation of Matthew chapter 24.
The temple was destroyed ( actually predicted in Matthew chapter 23 ). 

And Jesus did specifically speak to the unbelieving Jews at that time, warning this would come upon them ( and their generation Matt. 23:36 ). 

AND after that Jesus was answering the disciples' questions asking when is "Your coming and the end of the age"  ( Matt. 24:3 ). 

He lists many things as "signs". 

And the generation that sees the "signs" will also see the His Visible return to rule and reign. 

Jesus spoke to them, and it was written for us, and not just "them". 

And the future return of Jesus, and our gathering together with Him 

is mentioned many times outside the Gospels ( 1 Cor. 15:50-52, 1 Thess. 4:13-18 ).

--

Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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Who's Right? Futurist or Preterist? Is it going to happen or has it already happened?

In Christian theology, futurism and preterism are two primary, 

opposing methods for interpreting biblical prophecies, 

particularly those concerning end times events 

found in books like Daniel, Matthew 24, and Revelation

Preterism is the view that most biblical prophecies, 

particularly those in the Book of Revelation, 

have already been fulfilled in the past, 

especially in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. 

Futurism is the opposing view that many of these prophecies, 

especially those in Revelation chapters 4–22, 

refer to future events that will occur 

just before Christ's second coming. 

The core difference is whether prophetic fulfillment is 

primarily past (preterism) 

or future (futurism). 

Preterism

• View: Most or all prophecies regarding "end times" have already been fulfilled.
• Key event: For preterists, a major fulfillment event was the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and the temple in A.D. 70.
• Variations:
  • Full Preterism: Believes all prophecies, including the second coming and final resurrection, were fulfilled in A.D. 70. This view is often considered heretical by other Christians.
  • Partial Preterism: Believes most prophecies were fulfilled in the first century, but that a future resurrection and the return of Christ still await. 

Futurism

• View: The events described in apocalyptic sections of the Bible, particularly Revelation chapters 4–22, are yet to occur in the future.
• Key event: This view looks forward to a future "end times" period, often associated with the rise of the Antichrist and a great tribulation, immediately preceding the second coming of Christ.
• Mainstream support: This interpretation is currently the most widely supported view among mainstream Protestant Christianity. 

* I used a Google AI search to pull together these basic facts 

about the two different viewpoints.

Specific scripture passages will be addressed in future posts.

--

Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

YouTube channel = We belong to the Day

No Rapture - Fear Not

Video version = https://youtu.be/2eXYBbcJefs

Many people believe in 

a pre-tribulation "invisible" rapture,

because they are afraid

of experiencing the Great Tribulation,

and being persecuted for their faith.

This fear makes it difficult

and sometimes 

impossible for them

to look at the scriptures objectively.

I would like to show you 

from scripture

why the rapture comes at the visible 

return of Jesus Christ.

Which is at the end of the tribulation period,

AND

why you should not be afraid.

If you look at the passages that tells us

about the return of Jesus Christ,

you should be able to see 

it is clearly 

a visible event.

And Jesus tells us clearly 

the when, what and who

in Matthew 24:29-31

"Immediately after the tribulation of those days 

the sun will be darkened, 

and the moon will not give its light; 

the stars will fall from heaven, 

and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

Then the sign of the Son of Man 

will appear in heaven, 

and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, 

and they will see the Son of Man 

coming on the clouds of heaven 

with power and great glory. 

And He will send His angels 

with a great sound of a trumpet, 

and they will gather together His elect 

from the four winds, 

from one end of heaven to the other.

Similar passages about our gathering

include what Paul shares in

I Corinthians chapter 15 verses 51 and 52, 

which says

Behold, I tell you a mystery: 

We shall not all sleep, 

but we shall all be changed— 

in a moment, 

in the twinkling of an eye, 

at the last trumpet. 

For the trumpet will sound, 

and the dead will be raised incorruptible, 

and we shall be changed.

And the most popular Rapture passage 

is I Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13 - 18

which says,

But I do not want you to be ignorant, 

brethren, 

concerning those who have fallen asleep, 

lest you sorrow 

as others who have no hope. 

For if we believe that Jesus died 

and rose again, 

even so God will bring with Him 

those who sleep in Jesus.

For this we say to you 

by the word of the Lord, 

that we who are alive and remain 

until the coming of the Lord 

will by no means precede 

those who are asleep.

For the Lord Himself 

will descend from heaven 

with a shout, 

with the voice of an archangel, 

and with the trumpet of God. 

And the dead in Christ will rise first. 

Then we who are alive and remain 

shall be caught up 

together with them 

in the clouds 

to meet the Lord in the air. 

And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 

Therefore 

comfort one another with these words.

This last passage is sometimes twisted to say

the comfort is that believers get to escape 

the Great Tribulation.

If you read it closely, 

you should be able to see that 

the reason to have comfort

is in the knowledge that 

we can look forward to being reunited 

with those who have fallen asleep in Jesus

( the believers who have previously died ).

And this occurs when 

Jesus descends back to earth.

There is no mention of escaping the Tribulation period.

Nor of going to Heaven 

in this passage.

Jesus is coming back to the Earth,

and we are transformed 

and united with Him 

as He descends.

We meet Him in the air

and join up with Him

on His way back down to Earth.

This is the physical and visible return

that is promised in several other passages.

What the Bible does promise believers

is that we are to escape

the wrath of God.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:9 

we read,

For God did not appoint us to wrath, 

but to obtain salvation 

through our Lord Jesus Christ,

and John the Baptist 

said in John 3:36

He who believes in the Son 

has everlasting life; 

and he who does not believe the Son 

shall not see life, 

but the wrath of God 

abides on him.

If you look in the book of Revelation,

you'll see the wrath of God is mentioned 

right after the 6th seal is opened.

Revelation 6:17

says,

For the great day of His wrath has come, 

and who is able to stand?

And after the 7th Seal is opened 

we see things happening

to the earth and to the earth dwellers 

as the 7 trumpets are sounded.

With the worse events at the 7th trumpet 

which includes 7 plagues or bowls of wrath.

Please note 

this wrath is directed to the unbelievers 

who have taken the mark of the beast.

Revelation chapter 16 verses 1 and 2

says

Then I heard a loud voice from the temple 

saying to the seven angels, 

"Go and pour out the bowls 

of the wrath of God on the earth."

So the first went 

and poured out his bowl upon the earth,

and a foul and loathsome sore 

came upon the men 

who had the mark of the beast 

and those who worshiped his image.

God has shown many times that is His able 

to punish and destroy the wicked,

while at the same time,

protecting His own.

I've discussed this topic

in more detail in other videos,

such as

Will God Protect You

in the time of the Great Tribulation?

Maybe.

https://youtu.be/mr6wDELOAIM

It is important to understand that 

there is only One Return of Jesus.

Nowhere does scripture say 

there is more than one.

And this one return is visible to all.

In Matthew 24:27 

Jesus tells us,

For as the lightning 

comes from the east 

and flashes to the west, 

so also will the coming 

of the Son of Man be.

In Acts 1:11 two angels speak,

"Men of Galilee, 

why do you stand gazing up into heaven? 

This same Jesus, 

who was taken up from you into heaven, 

will so come in like manner 

as you saw Him 

go into heaven."

Revelation 1:7

tells us,

Behold, 

He is coming with clouds, 

and every eye will see Him, 

even they who pierced Him. 

And all the tribes of the earth will mourn 

because of Him.

Even so, Amen.

Let's move on to some of the reasons 

you should 

not be afraid.

First off, we are loved by God

and He knows what you need.

Can't buy and sell 

because you did not take the mark of the beast?

Not a problem. 

God has shown repeatedly throughout time

that He can provide food.

Manna and Quail for the Israelites 

see Exodus chapter 16

Elisha feeds 100 with 20 loaves 

see 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 42-44

Jesus feeds 5000 

with just 5 loaves and 2 fish 

see Matthew chapter 14 verses 13-21

A net full of fish, 

when there seemed to be none. 

see John 21:6

Food and covering are really 

all we need to be concerned with.

At least according to Jesus

in Matthew chapter 6 verses 31 and 32

He says,

"Therefore do not worry, 

saying, 

'What shall we eat?' 

or 'What shall we drink?' 

or 'What shall we wear?' 

For after all these things the Gentiles seek. 

For your heavenly Father 

knows that you 

need all these things.

Will some believers be cast in jail?

Yes.

Will some believers be killed for their faith?

Yes.

This is nothing new.

Through out history

we see believes in various places

and at various times 

( including NOW ) 

suffering this treatment 

from those who are still in darkness.

Death is not something you should fear or dread.

It is the normal outcome of our lives.

If you are a born again child of God,

you have a beautiful eternity awaiting you.

We are told that to be absent from the body 

means we will then be present with the Lord.

In 2 Corinthians 5:8

Paul wrote,

We are confident, 

yes, well pleased 

rather to be absent from the body 

and to be present with the Lord.

Death is not the end, 

it is a new beginning 

for those who have been 

saved by grace through faith.

When explaining this salvation to someone

I have always shared the passage in 

Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8 and 9

which says

For by grace 

you have been saved through faith, 

and that not of yourselves; 

it is the gift of God, 

not of works, 

lest anyone should boast.

Paul's words of encouragement to the Thessolonians

sums up what we are to expect 

both now 

and in the future.

In 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 4-10

we read

so that we ourselves 

boast of you 

among the churches of God 

for your patience and faith 

in all your persecutions 

and tribulations 

that you endure, 

which is manifest evidence 

of the righteous judgment of God, 

that you may be counted worthy 

of the kingdom of God, 

for which you also suffer; 

since it is a righteous thing with God 

to repay with tribulation 

those who trouble you,

and to give you who are troubled 

rest with us 

when the Lord Jesus is revealed 

from heaven 

with His mighty angels, 

in flaming fire 

taking vengeance 

on those who do not know God, 

and on those 

who do not obey the gospel 

of our Lord Jesus Christ.

These shall be punished 

with everlasting destruction 

from the presence of the Lord 

and from the glory of His power, 

when He comes, 

in that Day, 

to be glorified in His saints 

and to be admired among 

all those who believe, 

because our testimony among you 

was believed.

Jesus told us 

what to expect before His return to Earth,

in several passages.

In Luke chapter 21 

He shares this word of encouragement,

in Verse 28

Now when these things begin to happen, 

look up 

and lift up your heads, 

because your redemption draws near."

We are not to be dreading 

the End Time Tribulation Period.

We are to be looking forward to

the Return of Jesus Christ

to rule and reign on the Earth.

It is understandable to 

want to avoid harsh times,

but as a child of God,

you need to realize 

you have nothing to fear.

Your heavenly Father is more than able

to provide you with ways to get through it.

There is no promise 

that we are to be snatched away 

to heaven. 

That is just the myth that has 

been taught by some the past 150 years.

There are no "express passes" 

to skip the Great Tribulation Period,

like they have in some Theme parks.

Please keep in mind what Paul shared in 

Philippians chapter 3 verses 20 and 21,

For our citizenship is in heaven, 

from which 

we also eagerly wait 

for the Savior, 

the Lord Jesus Christ, 

who will transform our lowly body 

that it may be conformed 

to His glorious body, 

according to the working 

by which He is able 

even to subdue all things 

to Himself.

If you'd like to learn more about

why I believe 

there is NO Pre-Trib Rapture, 

Please check out some of the videos 

where I discuss point by point

what the scriptures teach,

and explain how the truth has been distorted.

Thanks for watching.

Maranatha.

--

Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

YouTube channel = We belong to the Day