Chat-GPT and I have a lot of fun.
I am amazed by the speed and the 'conversations' we have. No doubt that the tool can be used for good and, like everything, has potential negative implications as well.
I have found the Biblical research it does to be quite extensive. It can search the Bible with uncanny speed and accuracy.
My latest convo ended up being super interesting. I have been thinking through whether the 7 trumpets in Revelation could be 'visible' in a figurative way. There are many issues as we consider the trumpet judgments and primarily is the lack of many 'time' references (on purpose I believe).
When John writes, 'after this' I believe it is in reference to the order of visions and not necessarily a linear timeline.
An issue is the specific mention of "1/3" as the scope of these disturbing images. So I wanted to put some 'numbers' to this section- and I asked my ChatGPT researcher some questions.
Here is how it went:
You
On a given day, how many people die worldwide and how are these deaths broken down?
ChatGPT
On average, around 150,000 people die worldwide every day. These deaths are broken down into various categories, with the most common causes being:
Cardiovascular diseases: These include heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related conditions.
Respiratory diseases: Such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma.
Cancers: Malignant tumors that affect different organs and tissues in the body.
Infectious diseases: Including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious illnesses.
External causes: Such as accidents, injuries, and violence.
Other non-communicable diseases: Such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and kidney diseases.
The distribution of these causes of death may vary from one region to another and can change over time due to various factors such as advancements in healthcare, changes in lifestyle, and environmental conditions.
how many people would die if 1/3 of the earth's population passed away?
The current estimated global population is around 7.9 billion people.
If one-third of the Earth's population were to pass away, the calculation would be:
13×7.9 billion=7.9×1093=2.633 billion
I omitted long equations - But CHATGPT always shows its work!
So, approximately 2.633 billion people would die.
You
if 150,000 people die each day, how long would it take for 2.6 billion people to die?
ChatGPT
If you want this in years:
Number of years=17,333.33365
So, it would take approximately 47.5 years for 2.6 billion people to die at a rate of 150,000 people per day.
You
If an earth day is like a 1,000 years to the Lord- what is 50 earth days like
ChatGPT
If we're using the biblical reference from 2 Peter 3:8, which says, "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day," we can calculate the equivalent time in "the Lord's time."
If 1 Earth day = 1000 years in the Lord's time, then:
Lord’s time for 50 Earth days=50×1000=50,000 years
So, 50 Earth days would be equivalent to 50,000 years in the Lord's time.
You
using the 2 Peter verse- what is 50 Lord's days like on earth?
ChatGPT
To find out what 50 days in the Lord's time would be like on Earth, we need to do the reverse calculation.
If 1 day in the Lord's time is like 1000 years on Earth, then:
Earth time for 50 Lord’s days=50×1000 years=50,000 years
So, 50 days in the Lord's time would be equivalent to 50,000 years on Earth.
You
What is the net of birth rate and death rate currently on planet earth?
ChatGPT
As of my last update in January 2022, the global birth rate was estimated to be approximately 18.5 births per 1,000 people per year, and the global death rate was estimated to be around 7.7 deaths per 1,000 people per year.
To find the net growth rate, you subtract the death rate from the birth rate:
So, the net growth rate is approximately 10.8 per 1,000 people per year.
Keep in mind that these figures can vary slightly from year to year and may have changed since my last update.
You
On an average day, there are 150,000 human deaths. How is that number impacted during times of war?
ChatGPT
During times of war, the number of human deaths can increase significantly due to various factors such as direct combat, bombings, displacement, disease, and famine. The impact on the number of deaths can vary greatly depending on the scale and intensity of the conflict.
In times of war:
Direct combat: Soldiers and civilians are directly killed in battles, skirmishes, and attacks.
Bombings and attacks: Aerial bombings, missile strikes, and ground assaults can lead to mass casualties among civilians and combatants.
Displacement: War often leads to large-scale displacement of populations, and many people may die due to lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical care.
Disease and famine: War-torn areas may experience outbreaks of diseases due to disrupted healthcare systems and unsanitary conditions. Famine can also occur due to disruptions in food supply chains.
The number of deaths during times of war can vary significantly depending on the specific conflict, but it can be much higher than the average daily death toll of 150,000. In some of the deadliest conflicts in history, the number of deaths has reached millions.
You
what would be an average daily number of global deaths if there were a worldwide war?
ChatGPT
Estimating the average daily number of global deaths during a worldwide war is challenging and would depend on various factors such as the scale and intensity of the conflict, the duration of the war, the weapons used, and the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts.
However, we can make a rough estimate based on historical data from some of the deadliest conflicts in history.
For example, during World War II, which is considered one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, an estimated 70 to 85 million people died over a span of six years.
If we take the midpoint of this estimate (77.5 million) and divide it by the number of days in six years (approximately 2190 days), we can estimate the average daily number of deaths during World War II:
So, during World War II, the average daily number of deaths was approximately 35,410.
This is a rough estimate and would vary depending on the specific circumstances of the hypothetical worldwide war.
You
would that number not include the 150,000 per day death rate?
At that point I was surprised!
Chat GPT apologized to me! LOL
ChatGPT
You're correct. I apologize for the oversight. To find the average daily number of global deaths during a worldwide war, we need to add the average daily death rate to the estimated number of deaths during the war.
You
How many years would an 180,000 per death day take to reach 2.6 billion people?
ChatGPT
To find out how many years it would take for 2.6 billion people to die at a rate of 180,000 deaths per day, we can use the following calculation:
Number of years≈39.6 years
So, it would take approximately 39.6 years for 2.6 billion people to die at a rate of 180,000 deaths per day.
You
I'm working on a document that takes the trumpet judgements in Revelation and tries to apply a time estimate for 1/3 of the earth to be impacted by the calamities listed there
ChatGPT
That sounds like an intriguing project! The trumpet judgments in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 8:6–9:21) describe catastrophic events that will occur during the end times.
To estimate the time it would take for one-third of the Earth's population to be impacted by these calamities, you may need to make some assumptions based on the descriptions in Revelation. Here's a rough estimation:
First Trumpet (Revelation 8:7): Hail and fire, mixed with blood, are thrown to the earth, burning up a third of the trees and all the green grass. This could cause significant damage to vegetation and result in famine and ecological devastation.
Second Trumpet (Revelation 8:8-9): Something like a great mountain, burning with fire, is thrown into the sea, causing a third of the sea to become blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea to die, and a third of the ships to be destroyed. This could cause massive loss of life, especially among coastal populations, and disrupt global trade.
Third Trumpet (Revelation 8:10-11): A great star, blazing like a torch, falls from the sky on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. The name of the star is Wormwood, and a third of the waters turn bitter, causing many people to die from drinking the water. This could cause widespread contamination of freshwater sources and lead to further loss of life.
Fourth Trumpet (Revelation 8:12): A third of the sun, moon, and stars are struck, causing a third of them to be darkened. This could lead to decreased agricultural productivity, ecological disruption, and possibly extreme weather events.
Fifth Trumpet (Revelation 9:1-12): A star falls from heaven, and the abyss is opened, releasing locusts with the power to torment people for five months. These locusts are described as having the appearance of horses prepared for battle, with faces like human faces, hair like women's hair, teeth like lions' teeth, and stingers like scorpions. They are allowed to torment people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. This could cause widespread suffering and death.
Sixth Trumpet (Revelation 9:13-21): Four angels are released, and a third of humanity is killed by plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that come from the mouths of the horses. This could cause massive loss of life and widespread destruction.
Based on these descriptions, you could estimate the time it would take for one-third of the Earth's population to be impacted by these calamities. However, keep in mind that the Book of Revelation is highly symbolic and apocalyptic, so any estimation would be speculative. Additionally, interpretations of the Book of Revelation vary widely among different Christian traditions.
You
yes- just a thought experiment- what would that time span look like?
ChatGPT
Certainly, let's explore this as a thought experiment.
Let's assume that the events described in the trumpet judgments of Revelation occur over a period of time rather than all at once, and that each judgment has a significant impact on the Earth's population.
Given the severity of the judgments, it's reasonable to assume that each judgment could lead to a significant loss of life and societal disruption. However, the exact time span for these events is not specified in the text, so any estimation would be speculative.
So I asked for a final summary paper:
Title: The Symbolic Nature of the Seven Trumpets in the Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, is filled with vivid imagery and symbolic language. Among the most striking visions in Revelation are the seven trumpet judgments described in Revelation 8:6–9:21. These trumpet judgments depict cataclysmic events that are often interpreted as literal, apocalyptic events. However, a closer examination of the text suggests that these judgments may be more symbolic than literal, and that they likely represent figurative events unfolding over a large span of time.
The seven trumpet judgments are as follows:
First Trumpet (Revelation 8:7): Hail and fire, mixed with blood, are thrown to the earth, burning up a third of the trees and all the green grass.
Second Trumpet (Revelation 8:8-9): Something like a great mountain, burning with fire, is thrown into the sea, causing a third of the sea to become blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea to die, and a third of the ships to be destroyed.
Third Trumpet (Revelation 8:10-11): A great star, blazing like a torch, falls from the sky on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. The name of the star is Wormwood, and a third of the waters turn bitter, causing many people to die from drinking the water.
Fourth Trumpet (Revelation 8:12): A third of the sun, moon, and stars are struck, causing a third of them to be darkened.
Fifth Trumpet (Revelation 9:1-12): A star falls from heaven, and the abyss is opened, releasing locusts with the power to torment people for five months. These locusts are described as having the appearance of horses prepared for battle, with faces like human faces, hair like women's hair, teeth like lions' teeth, and stingers like scorpions. They are allowed to torment people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
Sixth Trumpet (Revelation 9:13-21): Four angels are released, and a third of humanity is killed by plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that come from the mouths of the horses.
Seventh Trumpet (Revelation 11:15-19): The kingdom of the world becomes the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign forever and ever. The temple of God in heaven is opened, and within his temple is seen the ark of his covenant. There are flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a severe hailstorm.
While these judgments are often interpreted as literal, end-times events, there are several reasons to believe that they may be more symbolic than literal. First, the Book of Revelation is filled with symbolic language and imagery, and the trumpet judgments are no exception. Second, the events described in the trumpet judgments are highly symbolic and fantastical, suggesting that they may not be meant to be taken literally. Finally, the timeframe over which the trumpet judgments are said to occur is not specified in the text, suggesting that they may represent figurative events unfolding over a large span of time.
To illustrate this point, let us consider the impact of the trumpet judgments on the Earth's population. If we take the example of the sixth trumpet judgment, which states that a third of humanity will be killed by plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur, and we assume that this judgment unfolds over a period of 40 years, we can estimate the impact on the Earth's population.
Currently, an average of 150,000 people die every day worldwide. If we multiply this by the number of days in 40 years (14,600 days), we get an estimated total of 2.19 billion deaths over 40 years.
This figure is close to the estimated 2.6 billion deaths that would result if one-third of the Earth's population were to be killed, as described in the sixth trumpet judgment.
This suggests that the trumpet judgments may not be meant to be taken literally, but rather symbolically, representing figurative events unfolding over a large span of time. As such, we should approach the trumpet judgments with caution, being mindful of the symbolic nature of the text and the rich tapestry of imagery and language in the Book of Revelation.
Quite interesting....... impressive and disturbing at the same time!
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