I was born in Iran and grew up there till my midteens. So this subject is at times brought up by friends and I would like to address it from a Scriptural point of view.
From time to time, voices arise claiming that the ancient prophecy concerning Elam speaks directly to modern Iran. It sounds persuasive. After all, is not Elam located in what we now call Iran? Does not the prophet speak of judgment and restoration? Surely, then, we are meant to watch the news and wait for fulfilment. Even Iranian ministries such as Elam Ministries, name themselves, and others promote this idea that they are ushering in this prophecy by evangelising the Iranians.
But is that how Scripture teaches us to read prophecy? Or are we in danger of forcing the Word of God to speak our headlines rather than hearing what God has actually said?
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