Introduction
The Book of Daniel is a "prophetic book." The Bible is unlike all other religious books in that it bases its "Authenticity," "Authority," and "Inspiration" on PROPHECY.
Prophecy is-HISTORY WRITTEN IN ADVANCE, and proves the foreknowledge of God. Prophecy is twofold, "descriptive" and "predictive." The prophets were both "forth-tellers" and "fore-tellers." They had both "insight" and "foresight." Their prophetic utterances were not the deductions of reason, but were imparted to them by the Holy Spirit-"For the 'Prophecy' came not in old time by the 'will of man': but Holy Men of God spake as they were MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST." 2 Pet. 1:21.
The importance of the study of the "Prophetic Scriptures" is seen when we recall that two-thirds of the Scriptures are prophetic, either in type, symbol, or direct statement, and as those that have been fulfilled were literally fulfilled, as the promises in reference to the "First Coming" of Christ, so those as yet unfulfilled, will be as literally fulfilled. If then we would know the "MIND OF GOD" as to the future we must study the "Prophetic Scriptures," or remain in that class that the Apostle Peter speaks of as being-"WILLINGLY IGNORANT," so as to claim "ignorance" as an excuse for conduct. 2 Pet. 3:3-8.
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