"Are We Unraveling?"

Is it just us, or is this administration's strategy (or lack thereof) starting to unravel the greatest nation on God's green earth?

Face it people, things are starting to pile up. Let's see...we've got our back door wide open, welcoming in roughly 200,000 per month of who-knows-who. Are most of them decent people looking for a better life? Probably. But if even 10-20% are criminals, infected, or terrorists--we've let in some major headaches.

And please, don't even got us started on the financial burden bringing in sooo many people will pose. Which, come to think of it, why are we still paying people not to work? And why are we forcing landlords to allow people to live in their properties free of charge? Is this legal? Not according to the President--but c'mon, man, by the time the courts figure things out it will be too late. You'd think old Joe wants the economy to collapse.

Oh, and then there's the latest and perhaps the biggest tell-tale-sign that the USA just ain't what she used to be: According to Newt Gingrich, Afghanistan is a disaster.

"The lack of planning and professionalism, and the daily briefings that communicate ignorance, weakness, and confusion are shocking. Our officials don't seem to know how many Americans are still in Afghanistan, where they are, or how they are going to get to the airport to be evacuated.

"Around the world, the predatory nations are licking their chops, like lions watching a wounded potential meal. With a president this weak, an intelligence community this lacking in knowledge, a Pentagon that can't organize anything effectively, and a State Department that can't protect Americans, it is little wonder the predators are smiling and speaking out."

(And if that doesn't alarm you--stop reading this and go do whatever you can to increase your IQ points.)

One of the most frequently asked questions in the western church concerning Bible prophecy is: Where is America? You'd imagine the world's only super power would have at least a few verses devoted to it, but it doesn't. Not even one. Why not? Nobody knows for sure, but on its current trajectory, it doesn't take a prophet to see the vultures are circling.

A wise man once said: "History fails to record a single precedent in which nations subject to moral decay have not passed into political and economic decline. There has been either a spiritual awakening to overcome the moral lapse, or a progressive deterioration leading to ultimate disaster." -- General Douglas MacArthur

"When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan" (PROVERBS 29:2).

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News:

• The Wall Street Journal: U.S. warns of ISIS threat to Americans in Afghanistan as nation again becomes cradle for Jihadism and al Qaeda.
• The Moscow Times: Russia warns of influx of Afghan terrorists "fleeing" under the guise of seeking asylum into neighboring or western countries.
• CNBC: Deadly firefight erupts at Kabul airport as evacuation chaos continues into second week

 

"The Mother of Black Swan Events"

Let's face it gang, a "Black Swan" is not just another ugly duckling.

According to wikipedia: "The theory of Black Swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact."

For instance, 9/11. A terrorist attack on American soil definitely came as a surprise to most. The effects of that event are still reverberating 20 years later and seems so obviously preventable in hindsight.

Because it is assumed that all swans are white, a black swan is seen as being impossible.

Unfortunately, we live in a Black Swan world. Consider:

• The pandemic and the loss of freedom that came with it
• The open Southern border hemorrhaging unvetted, untested, unvaccinated illegals (and anyone else who wants in for good or evil)
• The utter chaos in the Middle East that is spilling over into Europe and threatening to destabilize the entire region
• The leadership vacuum in a tumultuous world torn apart by division and hatred.

Anyone with eyes can see there is a flock of black swans overhead.

But that ain't all folks. 

Sooner or later the mother of all Black Swan events is going to devastate the world and catch everyone by surprise. The Bible clearly predicts it.

"When the Son of Man returns, the world will be like the people were in Noah's day. In those days before the flood, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came to destroy them all.

"And the world will be as it was in the days of Lot. People went about their daily business--eating and drinking, buying and selling, farming and building--until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and burning sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

"Yes, it will be 'business as usual' right up to the hour when the Son of Man returns." (LUKE 17:26-30)

Ask yourself: With the world in the shape it is in right now, how much longer can we deceive  ourselves into believing it's still 'business as usual'? How much longer can we teeter on the edge of normalcy?

There is nothing sinful about eating and drinking, buying and selling, etc. Jesus was referring to the indifference of the people toward God and the coming judgment.

And later, Jesus warns,

"Watch out! Don't let Me find you living in careless ease and drunkenness, and filled with the worries of life. Don't let that day catch you unaware, as in a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep a constant watch. And pray that, if possible, you may escape these horrors and stand before the Son of Man." (LUKE 21:34-36) 

America just pulled its ambassadors out of Afghanistan. How long before God pulls out His?

 

And there you have it--the ultimate Black Swan event: The Rapture of the Church.

To be caught by surprise  is so obviously preventable.

"Today is the day of salvation." (HEBREWS 4:7)

"For in just a little while, the Coming One will come and not delay." (HEBREWS 10:37).

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A wise man once said: "While the anticipation of Christ's coming to rapture the church is the blessed hope of the believer, it is a sobering matter for the people who are left behind. They are described as deceived believers who have no hope. They will succumb to the great lie and will perish and be condemned (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). This is not a pretty picture, but it is God's warning to a defiant and unbelieving world." -- Dr. Ed Hindson, author

News:

• NBC News: Three volcanos erupting at the same time in Alaska a week after 8.2 earthquake
• The U.S. Sun: Haiti rocked by aftershocks while magnitude 7 quake death toll soars over 1,300.
• The Wall Street Journal: Taliban seize power in Afghanistan; Europe fears violence and chaos will spread 

 

"Are We Living In The End Times?"

It doesn't' take a rocket scientist to recognize our world is in big trouble. Sometimes, the sheer magnitude of the trajectory we're on is overwhelming.

Why? Because it's becoming more and more clear to us that there will be no turning back. The world has fundamentally changed.

According to Got Questions.org:

"The Bible prophesies of many events that will occur in the end times. These events can be categorized as natural signs, spiritual signs, sociological signs, technological signs, and political signs. We can look to what the Bible says about these things, and if the signs are present in abundance, we can be certain that we are, in fact, living in the end times."

We interpret the Bible literally. We believe God's Word is divinely inspired and that every word of it is true. Therefore, we believe the Bible can be trusted to accurately foretell coming end-time events. 

For instance, the Bible predicts the end times will be characterized by:

• Deception--when evil will be called good and good will be called evil. When truth will be hard to find and the masses will believe in lies. (see Isaiah 5:20;   2 Timothy 3:13).
• Lawlessness--when even the governing authorities refuse to obey the law. (Matthew 24:12; 1 John 2:18).
• Heresy--when people will stop believing in the God of the Bible and put their faith in the "doctrine of demons", reincarnation, and occultism. (1 Timothy 4:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:1-17).
• Natural disasters--when earthquakes, drought, wildfires, floods and even pandemics come like "birth pangs" upon the earth.

Other signs include increased hostility toward Israel, a world in turmoil (especially the Middle East), a worldwide leadership vacuum, increasing globalism and a move toward a cashless digital currency. 

But the single most definitive sign proving that we are living in the end times is the restoration of Israel to her land in 1948 (Ez.37). Without that fulfilled prophecy, all the other signs are rendered meaningless.

Got Questions.org contends that "these are just a few of the signs. There are many more. God gave us these prophecies because He doesn't want anyone to perish, and He always gives ample warning before pouring out His Wrath" (see 2 Peter 3:9).

So, are we living in the end times? Every warning sign is flashing "Yes". But these are all Tribulation signs. Before the Tribulation comes the rapture of the Church and there are no signs for that. When a nation pulls its ambassador out, it's a sign war is coming. When God pulls His ambassadors out (in the Rapture of the Church), it's a sign judgment is coming. You don't want to see that sign.

A wise man once said: "The good news is that it's not too late to choose eternal life." -- Got Questions.org

"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's Wrath remains on them (JOHN 3:36).

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News:

• Newsweek: Israel "Ready To Attack Iran", warns Israeli Defense Minister to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear bomb
• World: Russia and China conduct joint wargames to "Bring Down American Arrogance"
• Yahoo!: China first nation to implement digital currency

 

  

"Can You Take Scripture Literally?"

In the West, Christian persecution might mean being mocked and ridiculed or in some cases even slapped with a lawsuit--but torture and death? Not so much.

And yet, the "systematic elimination of Christianity" happening  right now in Muslim regions of the world has "gone largely unnoticed by the international community," says Coptic Bishop Anba Angaelos.

According to a report by Open Doors, a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians in over 60 countries:

"In the 21 worst nations for Christians, 100% of Christians experience persecution, including unimaginable torture, beheadings and atrocities resulting in the wholesale slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ."

Horrific? Yes. Unexpected? No.

In the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John was instructed to write down the things that must come to pass in the Last Days.

After 19 chapters detailing end time events, John writes: 

"Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for proclaiming the word of God" (REVELATION 20:4).

Beheaded. And while the martyrs of Revelation take place during the Great Tribulation period, current events lend credence to the literal interpretation of Scripture.

The Bible warns us to expect increasing persecution as the Day draws near. The Middle East is already brimming over with it.

"A Christian holocaust is in our midst," says Mark Arabo, a Chaldean-American spokesperson trying to raise awareness of Christian persecution. "A Christian genocide is being conducted by radicalized Islamists", and they "are absolutely killing every Christian they see.

Let's not assume the West will be exempt.

"Remember the word I said to you...If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you...because they do not know Him who sent Me" (JOHN 15:21).

A wise man once said: "As I read the news, I can't help but wonder if we're in the last hours." -- Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse                   

"Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because of your allegiance to Me" (MATTHEW 24:9).

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News:

• The First: 45 churches set on fire by arsonists in Canada
• AP: Breakneck pace of crises around the globe keeps National Guard troops away from home; "This past year was extraordinary," say Gen. Dan Hokanson
• Business Insider: COVID Transmission Among Vaccinated Could Raise Risk of Dangerous Variant

"America the Beautiful Has Morphed Into America the Bizarre"

When nature is allowed to run its course, you'll end up with a certain balance, especially when it comes to gender.

For instance, 105 male babies are born for every 100 females.

By age 30, the numbers become equal. Why? Because the death rate for boys is slightly higher than girls.

In other words, there is roughly one male for every marriage-age female.

Not so in China. Abortion based on gender has unnaturally stacked the deck in favor of boys.

The result? 40 million Chinese men facing life without a mate.

The Chinese would call this cause-and-effect (the end result from a certain action).

The Bible calls it 'reaping what you've sown'.

David Kupelian, author of The Snapping of the American Mind, believes the U.S. is sowing the seeds of its own destruction. Kupelian contends:

"We have a culture and a bureaucracy in which basically we're taught there is no God, there is no right and wrong, and the biblical morals that this country did pretty well with for several centuries are oppressive and racist and we need to get rid of them."

China thought they needed draconian family planning rules (e.g. murdering lots of baby girls). Decades later they've got 40,000,000 frustrated and angry men on their hands and a demographic bent towards violence and an illicit sex trade.

Kupelian believes "America the Beautiful" will morph into "America the Bizarre" if our nation continues on its current path. Only it won't take decades. It seems our people have already lost the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, male and female, and what's good and what is evil.

"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life" (GALATIANS:7-8).

A wise man once said: "It is a vain attempt to "mock" God for a Christian to think that if he sows to his flesh he can escape the harvest of destruction and judgment that comes upon those who participate in sin." -- Andrew Hill, Ph.D.

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News:

• Times of Jerusalem: Iran close to nuclear threshold warns Israel
• ABC News: America's optimism about country's direction drops nearly 20 points since May; poll claims majority now pessimistic
• CNBC: China's digital currency could challenge U.S. dollar's status as monetary reserve.

"God Gave You A Dangerous Gift"

"If God loves people, why doesn't He just save everyone?" Greg Laurie, Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, gives the answers to life's biggest questions. Why would God send people to hell?

"While the question is good," says Laurie, "it places the blame for peoples' damnation on the wrong person: God."

"God doesn't want anyone to spend eternity in hell. In fact, He earnestly desires that everyone spend all eternity with Him in heaven."

Laurie explains, "Scripture tells us, God does not want anyone to perish, so He is giving more time for everyone to repent" (2 Peter 3:9). "Throughout the Bible we see God's loving and patient invitation for us to come to Him."

"Come to Me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest" (MATTHEW 11:28).

"Come. Let the thirsty ones come--anyone who wants to. Let them come and drink the water of life without charge" (REVELATION 22:17). 

"The truth," contends Laurie, "is that there are some things only God can do--such as cleanse us of our sin, forgive us, and justify us. At the same time, there are some things only we can do--such as come to Him, believe in Him, and repent of our sins." To repent means we turn away from our sins.

Laurie concludes, "While God does indeed love everyone, He has given us a wonderful but dangerous gift. That gift is called 'free will'. It is the ability to choose between right and wrong, good and evil, God and Satan, and heaven and hell. God will not force His salvation and forgiveness upon our lives. It is our choice to say 'yes' or 'no'. 

In other words--people end up in hell because they reject God's offer of forgiveness.

A wise man once said: "The gates of hell are locked from the inside." -- C.S. Lewis, author

"What makes us think that we can escape if we are indifferent to this great salvation that was announced by the Lord Jesus Himself?" (HEBREWS 2:3).

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News:

• France 24: Europe picks through rubble from deluge as death toll soars to more than 150 while dozens more remain missing
• New York Post: Concern Grows About Vaccine Effectiveness Against COVID Beta Variant; meanwhile CDC records close to 12,000 deaths in 7 months following vaccine injections
• The Sun: WW3 fears as China threatens to NUKE Japan if it intervenes in Taiwan conflict

"God Has A Message For You"

In his classic commentary on The Book of Revelation, What The World Is Coming To, the late Chuck Smith, founder of Calvary Chapel states:

"The world is moving toward its zero hour. We're in the final countdown...The "birth-pains" have begun." (Matthew 24:8; Mark 13:8).

Doom & gloom? You betcha--if the birth-pains (or doom & gloom) were the only message.

"The Book of Revelation delves into grave details using remarkable symbols of judgment," proclaims S. Douglas Woodward of Faith-Happens. "Each broken seal discloses a new horror; each trumpet portends a new calamity; each vial grows increasingly more horrible."

"If we dwell on these images of doom, no doubt we too would become gloomy," cautions Woodward. "Nevertheless, the Bible consistently offers a starkly contrasted message: the greatest day for those who believe in Christ, comes on the worst day for those that don't."

In other words, the doom & gloom has a purpose. For the unbeliever, these "birth-pains" are a warning: seek God while He may be found; receive the redemption His Son suffered and died to purchase for you before it's too late.

For the believer and student of Bible prophecy, these same birth-pains are an amazing, faith-building, fear-of-God producing, awe-inspiring wonder to watch as events unfold exactly as God said they would in His word.

Remember, the purpose of Bible prophecy is not to predict the future, but to authenticate the message.

And what is the main message of the Bible?

Hope! God is the creator of everything. He has a plan and a purpose to redeem not only those of us who believe that Jesus died in our place and rose again as our Savior, but His entire creation as well.

"Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for His children...It will be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead..." (1PETER 1:3-6).

Eventually, there will be a new heaven and a new earth where everything (including us) must be born again. But first, like any birth--there are birth pains.

A wise man once said: "Night is coming...a darkness that will cover this globe in suffering and sorrow such as we have never known. But we must not sit and wring our hands about the state of the world. God has provided a way to escape the coming night. Now is the time to tell everyone about the hope of a brand new world waiting for us." -- David Jeremiah, author

"So I pray that God who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." (ROMANS 15:13).

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News: 

• LifeNews.com: Scientists Will Create Unborn Babies Who Are Part Human, Part Animal For Research; New guidelines favor no limits to experimentation
• ZeroHedge: Fauci Calls For 'More Vaccine Mandates At A Local Level'
• DEBKAfile: General warns against IDF combat troop cuts amid multi-theater war threats