The Coming Climax
You're driving down the road and you see a sign that says: " Caution, Bridge Out Ahead !!! " Are you going to ignore the sign? Of course not, you would realize that the sign was put there because someone cared enough to warn you. Well God Himself has given us lots of signs and we should be paying very close attention to them: Luke 21:31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
Thoughts to ponder:
- Will Russia and some Arab nations invade Israel and will the U.S become involved? Yes
- Will 1/4th of the world’s population die? Yes
- Will there be a one-world system or global government? Yes
- Will diseases such as AIDS increase? Yes
The Bible tells us about what is going on today and what is going to happen in very near future? What is going on? People have said the end was near many times in the past. But did you know the Bible shows us no prophecy of the latter days meant anything until Israel was reborn into a nation? This happened on May 14th 1948. Did you know God’s Word indicates to us that a generation would not pass from Israel’s rebirth, till all is fulfilled, which includes the Rapture, the Tribulation and Jesus Christ’s return?
So how long is a generation? Gods word tells us: Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; ( seventy years ) and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, ( eighty ) yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Many people have been preaching about the latter days of the end times in churches, on radio, TV and through books and magazines. Some include Billy Graham, Hal Lindsey, Ray Brubaker, John Hagee, David Breese, Zola Levitt, Jack Van Impe, Peter Lalonde, and Tim LaHaye just to mention a few. To those that understand the Bible, no explanation is needed. To those that are prideful, self-centered, that love this world, that despise God’s correction, that are contentious or seeking the praise of men rather than of God, no explanation is possible:
- Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
- Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
- Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
- Matthew 24:39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
It's been said that it's impossible to make 10 straight " 100% correct " predictions about the future. There is only one chance in 8 x 10 to the 63rd power or 80 with 63 zeros after it that such a thing could be done. If such a set of predictions existed, it would have to be the divine Word of God.
Consider this. Could you write ten straight predictions that would take place in the year 4000 A.D.? Include the rebirth of a specific nation and exactly how it would be reborn. Include specific nations that would exist and certain nations that would be allied together and the exact size of a nation’s army. Include what the people and church would be like. Also include the names of actual cities and name certain crops and fruit trees that would exist. Do ten straight prophecies and be exactly correct on every single one. The Bible not only does this ten times but hundreds of times with absolute perfect accuracy. If this were so, even the most skeptical person that is truthful would have to agree that there is indeed a God and the Bible has to be His Word:
- 2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 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.
- Luke 24:25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.
However, believing there is a God and acknowledging the Bible is the Word of God does not save a person. A person needs to admit ( with their mouth ) that they are a sinner, repent or turn from their sin and receive Jesus Christ as their only hope of being saved. This is done through faith alone:
- John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
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Thoughts to ponder:
- Will Russia and some Arab nations invade Israel and will the U.S become involved? Yes
- Will 1/4th of the world’s population die? Yes
- Will there be a one-world system or global government? Yes
- Will diseases such as AIDS increase? Yes
The Bible tells us about what is going on today and what is going to happen in very near future? What is going on? People have said the end was near many times in the past. But did you know the Bible shows us no prophecy of the latter days meant anything until Israel was reborn into a nation? This happened on May 14th 1948. Did you know God’s Word indicates to us that a generation would not pass from Israel’s rebirth, till all is fulfilled, which includes the Rapture, the Tribulation and Jesus Christ’s return?
So how long is a generation? Gods word tells us: Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; ( seventy years ) and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, ( eighty ) yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Many people have been preaching about the latter days of the end times in churches, on radio, TV and through books and magazines. Some include Billy Graham, Hal Lindsey, Ray Brubaker, John Hagee, David Breese, Zola Levitt, Jack Van Impe, Peter Lalonde, and Tim LaHaye just to mention a few. To those that understand the Bible, no explanation is needed. To those that are prideful, self-centered, that love this world, that despise God’s correction, that are contentious or seeking the praise of men rather than of God, no explanation is possible:
- Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
- Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
- Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
- Matthew 24:39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
It's been said that it's impossible to make 10 straight " 100% correct " predictions about the future. There is only one chance in 8 x 10 to the 63rd power or 80 with 63 zeros after it that such a thing could be done. If such a set of predictions existed, it would have to be the divine Word of God.
Consider this. Could you write ten straight predictions that would take place in the year 4000 A.D.? Include the rebirth of a specific nation and exactly how it would be reborn. Include specific nations that would exist and certain nations that would be allied together and the exact size of a nation’s army. Include what the people and church would be like. Also include the names of actual cities and name certain crops and fruit trees that would exist. Do ten straight prophecies and be exactly correct on every single one. The Bible not only does this ten times but hundreds of times with absolute perfect accuracy. If this were so, even the most skeptical person that is truthful would have to agree that there is indeed a God and the Bible has to be His Word:
- 2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 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.
- Luke 24:25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.
However, believing there is a God and acknowledging the Bible is the Word of God does not save a person. A person needs to admit ( with their mouth ) that they are a sinner, repent or turn from their sin and receive Jesus Christ as their only hope of being saved. This is done through faith alone:
- John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
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Proof the Bible is true
1. The Jews would be scattered, yet Israel would become a nation again after a long time and at a time the Bible calls the latter days.
- Isaiah 66:8 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
- Micah 5:3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.
- Ezekiel 38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
Against what appeared to be impossible odds, this prophecy has been fulfilled. It happened as predicted on May 14th 1948 after about 2500 years of exile from their promised land.
Note: Israel was destroyed in approximately 721 B.C. and Judah about 135 years later. Since that time, approximately fourteen different peoples have possessed the land of Israel. Yet as the Bible said, the nation of Israel would be reborn. The rebirth of Israel was a key sign, indicating we had entered a time period called the latter days. It was the beginning of a countdown leading to the Tribulation and culminating with the Battle of Armageddon and the return of Jesus Christ. Along with the fulfillment of this crucial event are over 360 prophecies that would all come together, so we might recognize that the Tribulation is very close at hand. Some of these are listed here. Yet the Bible foretells that most people would not believe these things, despite the overwhelming evidence of the signs from God’s Word being fulfilled exactly as predicted. As people refused to believe the flood was coming in Noah’s time, so people today willingly choose to disregard the signs of the times.
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2. Israel shall be brought forth in one day, at once.
Isaiah 66:8Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
Note: On November 29, 1947 the General Assembly of the U.N. approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. On the morning of May 14th 1948 ( the last day of the British mandate ) a meeting of the People’s Council took place in Israel to decide on the name of the state and to finalize the declaration. At precisely 4pm the proclamation ceremony began at the Tel Aviv museum. The 979 Hebrew words of the Scroll of Independence were read. All stood and the scroll was adopted. The notorious White Paper issued by the British in 1930 restricting Jewish immigration was declared null and void. Members of the People’s Council signed the proclamation. David Ben-Gurion rapped his gavel declaring, " The State of Israel is established. This meeting is ended. " Israel was brought forth as a nation in one day, at once, exactly as predicted. At midnight, the British soldiers and high commissioner would leave. President Truman was swift in announcing U.S recognition of Israel. The following morning, on May 15th Israel was under attack by the Egyptian, Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian, and Iraqi forces.
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3. Israel would be brought forth ( or reborn ) out of the nations.
Ezekiel 38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
Note: As previously stated, on Nov 29th 1947 the General Assembly of the United Nations approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. This prophecy was perfectly fulfilled. Consider, for centuries the land of Israel had been occupied by many nations. Israel was brought forth out of the nations. The children of Israel from many nations have been returning to their ancient homeland. Prophecy fulfilled: May 14th 1948.
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4. Israel must regain the city of Jerusalem.
- Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.
- Isaiah 28:14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 22:19 Therefore thus saith the LORD GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
Note: This happened just as predicted in 1967. The Bible gives us two methods so we would know the time we are in. One is by Israel’s rebirth. The other, by a precise line of events that would all come together at one time. Israel was reborn on May 14th 1948. The Bible indicates that from Israel’s rebirth a generation would not pass till all is fulfilled. We are not setting any date however, it seems clear from Israel’s rebirth and the signs of the times that we are living in the generation in which the Rapture and Tribulation will come and catch most people by surprise. Are you ready?
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5. The Christian church at the time of the end would be lukewarm.
This fits today’s church to a T. Most preachers use little Scripture but lots of worldly stories. Many sing a great deal but put little emphasis on repentance, obeying, serving and fearing God, on the fruits of the Spirit, Bible prophecy, water baptism by ( total immersion ) and studying your Bible faithfully every day. Many are only entertainment centers that teach what their members want to hear. Many so-called Christians are so lukewarm or dead, they don’t even bring their Bibles with them to the house of God. Some famous ministers and Bible schools think this is the best church age ever, yet the Bible clearly shows it is the worst and most deceived.
Revelation 3:15-17 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
Note: God will spew them out. Many ministers and people that call them selves a Christian will not be going to Heaven. The Bible tells us: you have acquired wealth, but your true condition is wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked and you don’t know it.
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Are you seeing a pattern here?
6. The Bible gives us over 50 descriptions about the people at the time of the end. These fit the people of today perfectly but did not fit the people of fifty years ago.
Here are some.
Some would depart from the faith and go into devil worship: 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.
People would mock about the last days and not believe:
- 2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.
- Jude 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
People would become lovers of themselves, disobeying their parents and grateful for nothing: 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
Remember the TV commercials? " I do it for me."
Homosexuality would increase:
- Luke 17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded.
- Luke 17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
- Romans 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves.
- Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
People would be without self-control in sex:
- 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
- 2 Timothy 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts.
- Revelation 9:21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
- Luke 17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded.
- Luke 17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
- Jude 1:7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. Is this not the great sex generation?
People would love pleasures more than God:
- 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
- 2 Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
This is so true, we’ll go on a picnic, watch a football game or sleep. Church? We can go another time. Our American motto ( In God we trust ) has become a joke. Remember: These were all predicted centuries ago as part of the signs that we are at the time of the end.
People would be taking drugs: Revelation 9:21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
The Greek word for ( sorceries ) in Revelation 9:21 means pharmaceuticals or drugs. God’s Word is 100% right on every one. How could you have any doubts at this point?
Note: Fifty years ago, many people seldom locked their doors at night. There was little or no profanity on television, radio or in the movies. One of the biggest problems in public school was gum chewing. Those days are long gone.
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7. There would be weapons that could destroy the world.
- Mark 13:20 And except that the LORD had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
- Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
- Revelation 9:18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.
- Zechariah 14:8 And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be.
- Zechariah 14:12 And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.
Incredibly, this prophecy was written in the days of spears and arrows, yet today it is true.
Note: It is estimated that the combined nuclear arsenals of the USA and Russia ( as of the year 2002 ) could kill every living thing on earth 6 times over.
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8. The Gospel must be published in the entire world.
Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
This seemingly impossible prophecy was written when there was no printing press but today it's true.
Note: To our knowledge, the Gospel is either being or is about to be published in the primary language of every nation of the world or among all nations. In addition, the Gospel is available by short-wave radio nearly everywhere in the world.
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9. In the latter days when Israel was once again a nation, there would be a great military power to the extreme north of Israel in the land of Magog, this is modern-day Russia:
- Ezekiel 38:2-4 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 And say, Thus saith the LORD GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: 4 And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords.
- Ezekiel 38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
- Ezekiel 38:15-16 And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army: 16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.
Note: How could the Bible have foretold the location of this nation, facts about its military and even the time period it would come to pass?
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10. There would be an economic alliance of the nations of the Old Roman Empire. It would have a military capability.
This is an exact description of the European Economic Community today “ the EEC ”, which has already adopted the one-currency system for many of their member nations: Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of Heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
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As was already said in: Luke 24:25Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.
10 prophecies have been given ( and there are 1000's more ) as an example of God’s power, all perfect and all written centuries ago. The chance that any person could have done this is just not possible. The Bible is the Word of God and we have just proven it.
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- Isaiah 66:8 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
- Micah 5:3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.
- Ezekiel 38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
Against what appeared to be impossible odds, this prophecy has been fulfilled. It happened as predicted on May 14th 1948 after about 2500 years of exile from their promised land.
Note: Israel was destroyed in approximately 721 B.C. and Judah about 135 years later. Since that time, approximately fourteen different peoples have possessed the land of Israel. Yet as the Bible said, the nation of Israel would be reborn. The rebirth of Israel was a key sign, indicating we had entered a time period called the latter days. It was the beginning of a countdown leading to the Tribulation and culminating with the Battle of Armageddon and the return of Jesus Christ. Along with the fulfillment of this crucial event are over 360 prophecies that would all come together, so we might recognize that the Tribulation is very close at hand. Some of these are listed here. Yet the Bible foretells that most people would not believe these things, despite the overwhelming evidence of the signs from God’s Word being fulfilled exactly as predicted. As people refused to believe the flood was coming in Noah’s time, so people today willingly choose to disregard the signs of the times.
That's 1
2. Israel shall be brought forth in one day, at once.
Isaiah 66:8Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
Note: On November 29, 1947 the General Assembly of the U.N. approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. On the morning of May 14th 1948 ( the last day of the British mandate ) a meeting of the People’s Council took place in Israel to decide on the name of the state and to finalize the declaration. At precisely 4pm the proclamation ceremony began at the Tel Aviv museum. The 979 Hebrew words of the Scroll of Independence were read. All stood and the scroll was adopted. The notorious White Paper issued by the British in 1930 restricting Jewish immigration was declared null and void. Members of the People’s Council signed the proclamation. David Ben-Gurion rapped his gavel declaring, " The State of Israel is established. This meeting is ended. " Israel was brought forth as a nation in one day, at once, exactly as predicted. At midnight, the British soldiers and high commissioner would leave. President Truman was swift in announcing U.S recognition of Israel. The following morning, on May 15th Israel was under attack by the Egyptian, Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian, and Iraqi forces.
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3. Israel would be brought forth ( or reborn ) out of the nations.
Ezekiel 38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
Note: As previously stated, on Nov 29th 1947 the General Assembly of the United Nations approved a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. This prophecy was perfectly fulfilled. Consider, for centuries the land of Israel had been occupied by many nations. Israel was brought forth out of the nations. The children of Israel from many nations have been returning to their ancient homeland. Prophecy fulfilled: May 14th 1948.
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4. Israel must regain the city of Jerusalem.
- Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.
- Isaiah 28:14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel 22:19 Therefore thus saith the LORD GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
Note: This happened just as predicted in 1967. The Bible gives us two methods so we would know the time we are in. One is by Israel’s rebirth. The other, by a precise line of events that would all come together at one time. Israel was reborn on May 14th 1948. The Bible indicates that from Israel’s rebirth a generation would not pass till all is fulfilled. We are not setting any date however, it seems clear from Israel’s rebirth and the signs of the times that we are living in the generation in which the Rapture and Tribulation will come and catch most people by surprise. Are you ready?
That's 4
5. The Christian church at the time of the end would be lukewarm.
This fits today’s church to a T. Most preachers use little Scripture but lots of worldly stories. Many sing a great deal but put little emphasis on repentance, obeying, serving and fearing God, on the fruits of the Spirit, Bible prophecy, water baptism by ( total immersion ) and studying your Bible faithfully every day. Many are only entertainment centers that teach what their members want to hear. Many so-called Christians are so lukewarm or dead, they don’t even bring their Bibles with them to the house of God. Some famous ministers and Bible schools think this is the best church age ever, yet the Bible clearly shows it is the worst and most deceived.
Revelation 3:15-17 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
Note: God will spew them out. Many ministers and people that call them selves a Christian will not be going to Heaven. The Bible tells us: you have acquired wealth, but your true condition is wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked and you don’t know it.
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Are you seeing a pattern here?
6. The Bible gives us over 50 descriptions about the people at the time of the end. These fit the people of today perfectly but did not fit the people of fifty years ago.
Here are some.
Some would depart from the faith and go into devil worship: 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.
People would mock about the last days and not believe:
- 2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.
- Jude 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
People would become lovers of themselves, disobeying their parents and grateful for nothing: 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
Remember the TV commercials? " I do it for me."
Homosexuality would increase:
- Luke 17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded.
- Luke 17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
- Romans 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves.
- Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
People would be without self-control in sex:
- 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
- 2 Timothy 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts.
- Revelation 9:21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
- Luke 17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded.
- Luke 17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
- Jude 1:7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. Is this not the great sex generation?
People would love pleasures more than God:
- 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.
- 2 Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.
This is so true, we’ll go on a picnic, watch a football game or sleep. Church? We can go another time. Our American motto ( In God we trust ) has become a joke. Remember: These were all predicted centuries ago as part of the signs that we are at the time of the end.
People would be taking drugs: Revelation 9:21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
The Greek word for ( sorceries ) in Revelation 9:21 means pharmaceuticals or drugs. God’s Word is 100% right on every one. How could you have any doubts at this point?
Note: Fifty years ago, many people seldom locked their doors at night. There was little or no profanity on television, radio or in the movies. One of the biggest problems in public school was gum chewing. Those days are long gone.
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7. There would be weapons that could destroy the world.
- Mark 13:20 And except that the LORD had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
- Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
- Revelation 9:18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.
- Zechariah 14:8 And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be.
- Zechariah 14:12 And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.
Incredibly, this prophecy was written in the days of spears and arrows, yet today it is true.
Note: It is estimated that the combined nuclear arsenals of the USA and Russia ( as of the year 2002 ) could kill every living thing on earth 6 times over.
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8. The Gospel must be published in the entire world.
Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
This seemingly impossible prophecy was written when there was no printing press but today it's true.
Note: To our knowledge, the Gospel is either being or is about to be published in the primary language of every nation of the world or among all nations. In addition, the Gospel is available by short-wave radio nearly everywhere in the world.
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9. In the latter days when Israel was once again a nation, there would be a great military power to the extreme north of Israel in the land of Magog, this is modern-day Russia:
- Ezekiel 38:2-4 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 And say, Thus saith the LORD GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: 4 And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords.
- Ezekiel 38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
- Ezekiel 38:15-16 And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army: 16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.
Note: How could the Bible have foretold the location of this nation, facts about its military and even the time period it would come to pass?
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10. There would be an economic alliance of the nations of the Old Roman Empire. It would have a military capability.
This is an exact description of the European Economic Community today “ the EEC ”, which has already adopted the one-currency system for many of their member nations: Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of Heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
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As was already said in: Luke 24:25Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.
10 prophecies have been given ( and there are 1000's more ) as an example of God’s power, all perfect and all written centuries ago. The chance that any person could have done this is just not possible. The Bible is the Word of God and we have just proven it.
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What happens next? The Rapture and Tribulation.
The Rapture
The Biblical term meaning to be caught up or translation is a term used to describe the removal from the earth of all living people that have been born-again as evidenced by their faith in Jesus Christ. Just prior to the Tribulation coming about the Rapture will take place. The number that will be raptured will be far fewer than most people might think. The Bible unmistakably portrays the raptured saints in Heaven before the throne of God prior to the Antichrist coming forth and the beginning of the Tribulation.
Scripture tells us in: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
We may be asleep at the time of the rapture then we will immediately be with Jesus. All the unbelievers, the lukewarm Christians and those that did not obey the Gospel will be left to face the dreadful Tribulation.
The Tribulation
This is going to be the worst time in history since man has been on the earth. Immediately following the Rapture, the man of sin called the ( Antichrist ) comes forth and assumes control. He can be expected to be very charismatic and brilliant. He confirms a treaty with Israel and others, which begins the Tribulation. It is a 7-year period but the LORD may have shortened the first 3 1/2 years in some way.
- Mark 13:20 And except that the LORD had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
- Romans 9:28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the LORD make upon the earth.
Without a doubt, we are now living in that generation in which all of the following will happen:
- Hate, murder, thefts, rape, and every imaginable form of evil will abound.
- During this horrible period of God’s wrath, Russia, Iran, and other nations will come against Israel.
- The USA becomes involved.
- 1/4th of the world’s population will die.
- Many of the dead will be from the USA, as well as Russia.
- 1/3rd of trees are burned up.
- All green grass is burned up.
- 1/3rd of the sea will become blood.
- 1/3rd of the creatures in the sea will die.
- 1/3rd of the ships are destroyed.
- 1/3rd of the waters become wormwood ( poisoned, or radioactive ).
- Massive famines, increased earthquakes, and more diseases will happen as birth pangs of a woman.
- Those left alive will have opportunities to receive Jesus through the preaching of 144,000 male virgin Jews; however, death by decapitation lies ahead for most that put their trust in Jesus, unless they renounce their faith.
- There will also be many false Christ and false prophets.
- A one-world, false religion that God calls “ Mystery, Babylon the Great, The Mother of Harlots and Abomination of the Earth ” will increase. This religion has existed for hundreds of years and exists today. The nations of the world have become intoxicated with her false teachings.
- The temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt.
- About 3½ years from the end of the Tribulation, the Antichrist ( also called the beast ) is killed with a wound to the head by a weapon, but his deadly wound will be healed. He will come back to life. He then declares himself to be God and moves into the temple in Jerusalem.
- A false prophet appears that will do great wonders.
- The sacrifices at the temple will be stopped.
- The abomination of desolation occurs.
- An image of the Antichrist will be set on a wing of the temple.
- Those that refuse to worship it will be beheaded.
- The elect born-again Jews now flee for their lives to a place where God will hide them and take care of them during the last 3½ years.
- Power is given to the Antichrist over all kindred’s, tongues, and nations.
- All that dwell on the earth shall worship the Antichrist, whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life.
- During these last 3½ years ( called the Great Tribulation ) world conditions will continue to worsen.
- A one-world system will exist.
- The Antichrist shall make war against the saints and will overcome them.
- People will be required to take the mark of the Antichrist or the number of his name ( 666 ) in or on their forehead or right hand. If they, refuse they cannot buy or sell.
- Two prophets of God will appear. One of them is Elijah. Their ministry lasts 1260 days. They warn people not to take the mark or worship the image. ( There is no forgiveness from God afterward for those that do. ) They will go to the eternal lake of fire. These two witnesses have the power to shut up Heaven so that it does not rain. They have the power to bring all kinds of plagues on the earth.
- Multitudes will be slain for the Word of God.
- Some type of locusts will sting men with a sting like a scorpion. It will be so bad that men will seek death and shall not find it.
- There will be terrible sores upon men.
- The rivers and fountains will become blood.
- Men will be scorched with great heat.
- Earthquakes and diseases continue to get worse and worse.
- Two hundred million troops will march to Israel from the east and cross the dried up Euphrates River.
- 1/3rd more of the earth’s population will be killed.
- After the 1260 days the two prophets of God will be killed.
- People will rejoice but then after 3 days they will arise and ascend up to Heaven as others watch.
- Great fear falls on those that see this.
- Men will be so terrified that their hearts will fail as they consider what is about to happen.
- Multitudes will hide in the rocks.
- Immediately after the tribulation of those days the Battle of Armageddon explodes. It lasts one day. The kings and armies of the earth are gathered to make war against Jesus. Jesus Christ returns as the KING of kings and LORD of Lords with all His saints. If He had not returned exactly when He did, there should be no life left on earth.
- The Antichrist and false prophet are cast alive into the lake of fire.
- Satan is chained for one thousand years, so he can deceive the nations no longer till the thousand years be fulfilled.
- Every force of nature is likely to be unleashed at once including killer tornadoes, hurricanes, tidal waves, lightning encircling the earth and the biggest earthquake in mankind’s history. The cities and the mountains of the world will crumble. The Bible tells that every island fled away. The mountains were not found. There is great hail out of Heaven, every stone about the weight of 70 to l00 pounds. The earth will move out of its place. At the end of that one-day, there are so few people left alive that a child could list them.
This may all sound like a fairy tale but remember, from Israel’s rebirth to the Tribulation there are about 365 prophecies. Incredibly, nearly all have now been fulfilled. In addition, there are over 10,000 prophecies in the Bible and every single one up to this time has come true without a single exception: Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
We have proven that the Bible is God's Word. Now you are faced with a decision. Will you ignore what you have learned or will you surrender your life to Jesus Christ? If you had a sudden heart attack or the Rapture came in the next five minutes are you sure you are ready to meet God? You may say, “ I believe I’m a good person. I sing in the choir. I attend church and give offerings.
The Bible says: Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
You may claim to know God, but if you died today would you go to Heaven? The Jews claimed to know God but Jesus said: John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
You may say: " My church never preaches like this." Will you put your trust in a man or what the Bible says? If you choose to ignore Gods word then you are choosing eternal separation from God and an eternity in Hell.
This is much too important of an issue to ignore.
The Rapture
The Biblical term meaning to be caught up or translation is a term used to describe the removal from the earth of all living people that have been born-again as evidenced by their faith in Jesus Christ. Just prior to the Tribulation coming about the Rapture will take place. The number that will be raptured will be far fewer than most people might think. The Bible unmistakably portrays the raptured saints in Heaven before the throne of God prior to the Antichrist coming forth and the beginning of the Tribulation.
Scripture tells us in: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
We may be asleep at the time of the rapture then we will immediately be with Jesus. All the unbelievers, the lukewarm Christians and those that did not obey the Gospel will be left to face the dreadful Tribulation.
The Tribulation
This is going to be the worst time in history since man has been on the earth. Immediately following the Rapture, the man of sin called the ( Antichrist ) comes forth and assumes control. He can be expected to be very charismatic and brilliant. He confirms a treaty with Israel and others, which begins the Tribulation. It is a 7-year period but the LORD may have shortened the first 3 1/2 years in some way.
- Mark 13:20 And except that the LORD had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
- Romans 9:28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the LORD make upon the earth.
Without a doubt, we are now living in that generation in which all of the following will happen:
- Hate, murder, thefts, rape, and every imaginable form of evil will abound.
- During this horrible period of God’s wrath, Russia, Iran, and other nations will come against Israel.
- The USA becomes involved.
- 1/4th of the world’s population will die.
- Many of the dead will be from the USA, as well as Russia.
- 1/3rd of trees are burned up.
- All green grass is burned up.
- 1/3rd of the sea will become blood.
- 1/3rd of the creatures in the sea will die.
- 1/3rd of the ships are destroyed.
- 1/3rd of the waters become wormwood ( poisoned, or radioactive ).
- Massive famines, increased earthquakes, and more diseases will happen as birth pangs of a woman.
- Those left alive will have opportunities to receive Jesus through the preaching of 144,000 male virgin Jews; however, death by decapitation lies ahead for most that put their trust in Jesus, unless they renounce their faith.
- There will also be many false Christ and false prophets.
- A one-world, false religion that God calls “ Mystery, Babylon the Great, The Mother of Harlots and Abomination of the Earth ” will increase. This religion has existed for hundreds of years and exists today. The nations of the world have become intoxicated with her false teachings.
- The temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt.
- About 3½ years from the end of the Tribulation, the Antichrist ( also called the beast ) is killed with a wound to the head by a weapon, but his deadly wound will be healed. He will come back to life. He then declares himself to be God and moves into the temple in Jerusalem.
- A false prophet appears that will do great wonders.
- The sacrifices at the temple will be stopped.
- The abomination of desolation occurs.
- An image of the Antichrist will be set on a wing of the temple.
- Those that refuse to worship it will be beheaded.
- The elect born-again Jews now flee for their lives to a place where God will hide them and take care of them during the last 3½ years.
- Power is given to the Antichrist over all kindred’s, tongues, and nations.
- All that dwell on the earth shall worship the Antichrist, whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life.
- During these last 3½ years ( called the Great Tribulation ) world conditions will continue to worsen.
- A one-world system will exist.
- The Antichrist shall make war against the saints and will overcome them.
- People will be required to take the mark of the Antichrist or the number of his name ( 666 ) in or on their forehead or right hand. If they, refuse they cannot buy or sell.
- Two prophets of God will appear. One of them is Elijah. Their ministry lasts 1260 days. They warn people not to take the mark or worship the image. ( There is no forgiveness from God afterward for those that do. ) They will go to the eternal lake of fire. These two witnesses have the power to shut up Heaven so that it does not rain. They have the power to bring all kinds of plagues on the earth.
- Multitudes will be slain for the Word of God.
- Some type of locusts will sting men with a sting like a scorpion. It will be so bad that men will seek death and shall not find it.
- There will be terrible sores upon men.
- The rivers and fountains will become blood.
- Men will be scorched with great heat.
- Earthquakes and diseases continue to get worse and worse.
- Two hundred million troops will march to Israel from the east and cross the dried up Euphrates River.
- 1/3rd more of the earth’s population will be killed.
- After the 1260 days the two prophets of God will be killed.
- People will rejoice but then after 3 days they will arise and ascend up to Heaven as others watch.
- Great fear falls on those that see this.
- Men will be so terrified that their hearts will fail as they consider what is about to happen.
- Multitudes will hide in the rocks.
- Immediately after the tribulation of those days the Battle of Armageddon explodes. It lasts one day. The kings and armies of the earth are gathered to make war against Jesus. Jesus Christ returns as the KING of kings and LORD of Lords with all His saints. If He had not returned exactly when He did, there should be no life left on earth.
- The Antichrist and false prophet are cast alive into the lake of fire.
- Satan is chained for one thousand years, so he can deceive the nations no longer till the thousand years be fulfilled.
- Every force of nature is likely to be unleashed at once including killer tornadoes, hurricanes, tidal waves, lightning encircling the earth and the biggest earthquake in mankind’s history. The cities and the mountains of the world will crumble. The Bible tells that every island fled away. The mountains were not found. There is great hail out of Heaven, every stone about the weight of 70 to l00 pounds. The earth will move out of its place. At the end of that one-day, there are so few people left alive that a child could list them.
This may all sound like a fairy tale but remember, from Israel’s rebirth to the Tribulation there are about 365 prophecies. Incredibly, nearly all have now been fulfilled. In addition, there are over 10,000 prophecies in the Bible and every single one up to this time has come true without a single exception: Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
We have proven that the Bible is God's Word. Now you are faced with a decision. Will you ignore what you have learned or will you surrender your life to Jesus Christ? If you had a sudden heart attack or the Rapture came in the next five minutes are you sure you are ready to meet God? You may say, “ I believe I’m a good person. I sing in the choir. I attend church and give offerings.
The Bible says: Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
You may claim to know God, but if you died today would you go to Heaven? The Jews claimed to know God but Jesus said: John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
You may say: " My church never preaches like this." Will you put your trust in a man or what the Bible says? If you choose to ignore Gods word then you are choosing eternal separation from God and an eternity in Hell.
This is much too important of an issue to ignore.
