Siener van Rensburg - do you believe in his visions?

Question

He was born today in 1864. And it made me wonder how many of you know about him and whether you believe his visions? Personally I do not, but do respect those who do believe he was a prophet.
Any views?

Answer 1

Yes, very much so! As it is, I did intensive research over a period of ten years into his recorded visions and published a book on my findings some two years ago. There is a long coherent story hidden inside the visions in which the facts balance perfectly with each other. What is more, the trend of this (future) story can already be balanced against our everyday reality. The narrative for instance consists of four main stories. One of them contains extensive reference to the "fall of the European Government", while another one deals entirely with the modern day struggle between the USA and the extremist revolutionary Islam. This was described some time before his death in 1926! How did he know this before 1926? He was a very deeply religious Christian who gave the credit for the visions to God Allmighty, so Satan could not possibly have been the origin of the visions (or the story hidden inside them). I am busy translating the book into English and is close to completing the first rough draft. You can read more at www.sienervanrensburg.co.za
Please, whatever you do, don't fall for the horrible stories ascribed to this gentle old man. You would have heard stories of "a night of terror", "the night of the long knives" or "uhuru", etc. There is no evidence of this in the recorded visions and I have actually proven that this is a blatant and fabricated lie. Some people on the very far right have fabricated this information to score political points by playing on the emotions of a gullible public. Their aim is on the one hand to kickstart a white rebellion, and on the other to create resistance to the visions amongst the more spiritually and politically balanced group. The visionary story carries a message of hope for those who place their trust in Jesus Christ rather than any political and/or physical action. There will be a lot of physical action, true enough, but we really need to place our trust in Him first, and then to deal with whatever comes our way.
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Answer 2

Being Afrikaans I too have been dragged into this type of debate many times. I don't believe that he was a prophet but I do feel that perhaps he might have had visions but since he probably did not understand all the advancements that man has made in his visions, his interpretation might be slightly off. Same as Nostradamus. Perhaps his visions were supposed to be warnings of what might happen if certain things were done. Remember that the future is reliant on the present and it only takes something as simple as sneezing when you're waiting to catch a ball that is aimed straight for your eye, to change the future. The chain of events that take place after the ball gives you a shiner, also has many what -if's connected to it to make the future a set, non changing thing.
Guess who's rambling??
Anyways, I mean that we should see predictions and visions as warnings and not as a 'set in stone' sort of thing.

Thats my 10 cents.

Answer 3

I believe the mind to be very powerful. And when put to extreme exercise in concentration can do what may seem unbelievable by others. Look at Uri Geller who trained his mind to do the impossible. I have also had my share of deja vu and have on some occasions felt that I may have experienced some events already.

But Siener Van Rensburg spoke in "riddles". And so did Nostradamus. And as with riddles and poetry, one can interpret them in different ways. Some music may mean one thing to me and a totally different thing to you. Also Siener Van Rensburg predicted lots of stuff already said or named by other "prophets'' and seers.

I do believe that God gave people all kinds of talents. But one has to be careful when saying that God gave people the power to see the future. With such power one can rule the world. And Siener never had a chance of ruling anything. Even if he was deeply religious, one can easily be strayed from the path of righteousness when in control of such powers.

In conclusion, I would have to say that Siener had lots of dreams and his dreams somehow bear some resemblance to future events.

Answer 4

Yes I believe Siener van Rensburg was a seer prophet. Those who do not believe it, do not discern the things of God. Many of Siener van Rensburg's prophecies have come to pass from what I have read, like the prophecy about princess Diana's divorce and death is one I recall.
In regards to 'Zilber''s comment....yes the Bible says that in the Old Testament, but that is speaking about the Israelites. In the New Testament apostle Paul speaks about the office of prophet in the church. He tells us not to despise prophecies. There is the spiritual gift of prophecy which he tells us to desire more than any of the other spiritual gifts, because it edifies the church, not just yourself.
Yes there are many false prophets around. We can know them by their fruits. A good tree will not bear bad fruit and a bad tree will not bear good fruit. Also when their prophecies do not come true, that is a sure sign they were not sent by the Lord.

Answer 5

His riddles were not really riddles.... he was almost illiterate and only learnt to read the Bible...but he used things from his surroundings as symbols....and on top of that - his daughter wrote down his visions in poor Dutch....
My grandfather knew him slightly - they were together in the Anglo-Boer war.... and told us he was a man who always kept to himself and refused to carry a gun like the other soldiers. He did not use methods like Nostradamus to gain knowledge - he was a believer in God....
Many things have come true... but in the book by Adriaan Snyman... there are misinterpretations and those are also biased.... the 'white Afrikaner' point of view.... which is not necessarily shared by others.

Answer 6

Hmm not read all his predictions but like all things ESOTERIC methinks take it with a LARGE pinch of salt & dont forget the Tequila.

The Problem with the world is religion & politics *grin*

It seems every culture has a see'r type person...makes you think maybe hmmmm

Answer 7

I don't believe his visions. He, like Nostradamus, predicted future events in riddles or rhymes which could be open to interpretation. Also what they predict is vague ... in the year 2195 something terrible is going to happen.

Answer 8

it was said long back that since the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, there are no single prophet practicing any longer.
visions, yes
prophecy, no!

Answer 9

dont know about this dude but definitely going to check him out.do you know if he predicted the springboks winning anytime soon.

Answer 10

I dont believe in it...But I am still proudly South African...