Money Problems

Money Problems: Only for the poor?
 
Why are there so many people in the midst of money problems today? Is it really because of high living expenses and the gap between the “haves and the have-nots” driving people to live outside of their means? "Robbing Peter to pay Paul" is the way that many households are run, and one crisis can tip the scales from solvency to disaster.

Many seek financial counseling for answers, and some who take that route do find solutions which help them begin to live within their means. It is also true that financial problems are not entirely confined to those without what is deemed as adequate financial resources -- for many with larger incomes also find themselves in the same boat of living from paycheck to paycheck.

Money Problems: Stewardship

Correcting money problems is a matter of being a good steward of the resources we have and allocating those resources in a manner that brings benefit rather than burden. This is a learned skill and begins with the choice to be the master of money rather than allowing money to master us.

We do not break the bad habit of debt through earning more money, but rather we break any habit by replacing it with a better one.

Therefore, in order to correct money problems we must change the way we view and use the money we already have through self-discipline. How do we find the self-discipline it takes to correct our money troubles?

Every freedom we have comes with responsibility, and income is no different. How we use what we are given determines our contentment with what we have, for money does not bring happiness nor contentment. So if we seek to satisfy the desires of our hearts with things then we will always need bigger and better things to satiate us.

Money Problems: Biblical view

The biblical view of money (and indeed the marshalling of our resources) is that we use it for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Rather than seeking to gain more and more of what the world has to offer we need to seek after the things of God, and He in turn will supply all of our need.

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33, ). "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus" ( Philippians 4:19, ).

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Wars and Rumors of Wars: The Source

“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars…” These words were part of the response Jesus gave His disciples when they asked about “the signs of His return and the end of the age.” This passage in Matthew 24:4-7 takes place on the Mount of Olives where Jesus cautioned His devoted followers of specific things to come. Jesus showed them that there are a number of signs that will fall into place marking the launch of what He called the beginning of sorrows or the beginning of birth pains (Matthew 24:8).

Jesus’ description of the world’s deteriorated condition just prior to His Second Coming has been fodder for dozens of books and conspiracy or science fiction movies. Millions of people across the globe are asking whether the increasing chaos and disasters plaguing the world today are the very signs that Jesus predicted.

Poor understanding and wacky liberties taken in books or the movies have aided in trivializing, scoffing, and apathy concerning Jesus’ forewarning.

Wars and Rumors of Wars: What’s New About Wars?

Wars and Rumors of Wars have always been. So why should today’s events be of concern? As I write this article, headlines in various news sources listed dozens of world regions and countries where there are present day conflicts, wars, and threats of attacks going on. Among those listed are Libya, Yemen, Israel/Gaza Strip, Nigeria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia, Dagestan, Iraq, Philippines, Egypt and once again we see the great conflict of the ages between the "KING OF THE  NORTH" & the "KING OF THE SOUTH".(this will be a topic in the near future) 

We cannot leave out the rumors of war by way of nuclear threats from Iran and North Korea. Nor can we leave out other escalating and violent uprisings such as the “Arab Spring” or the 2011 “Occupy” protest in Greece, England, France, Italy, and within the United States.

True, wars and rumors of wars are not new, but the degree of intensity and frequencies of outbreaks across much of the world at the same time is at a precarious high. When these events are put together with other named “signs of the end times,” they are worth paying close attention to. We can actually see the Bible’s prophecies playing out in the principal news stories in headlines every day.

When Jesus spoke about these signs being as birth pains, He was comparing the increased intensity to literal physical child birth. The closer the time of delivery comes about, the closer together and the more severe the pains are. In this sense the earth will experience the delivery pains in much the same way as the arrival of Christ gets closer. There is to be a strong increase in wars, false prophets, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences.(Matthew 24; Revelation 6)


Besides the obvious increase of wars and rumors of wars, we can already see the rest of these things escalating around the globe as well.

• Starvation and dangerous food shortages are prevalent in many nations
• Strange date-setting or false prophets are prevalent
• An alarming increase of false teachers leading many astray from God and His Word
• Earthquakes with resulting tsunamis and other catastrophic natural disasters have greatly increased breaking centuries old records

Wars and Rumors of Wars: The Final War

Wars and rumors of wars are a prelude to one final war according to Scripture. There will be an ultimate, horrific finale of nations and kingdoms warring against God that will happen in Armageddon. (Revelation 16:14, 16)

Jesus states that the signs listed in Matthew 24:3-4 should not alarm us. These are signs the end is nearing . In addition, this chapter pronounces severe persecution and lawlessness, followed by the “abomination of desolation.” These events will precede the Second coming of the Messiah and Armageddon.

Regardless of wars and rumors of wars, we need to equip ourselves to be ready to give an answer to others for the hope that lies only in knowing "The Truth". No doubt the signs He gives in these verses will be very frightening to most people. However, having the knowledge that God is sovereign, offers our only comfort and hope. In the darkest of days ahead for this world you can have peace and assurance that God is in control and if you are faithful to Him, you will reap His protection and promise of entering His "Earthly Kingdom".

Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy Theories: What are they?
 
Conspiracy theories abound everywhere you look and many have been widely accepted as fact simply due to years of repetition. 

Conspiracies do exist, but most are mere theories and found to be untrue. 

Conspiracy theories have invaded various segments of life such as government, entertainment, science, and religion.

Things found to be unexplainable or lacking concise explanations are fodder for those who tend to see a conspiracy wherever they look. 

Many people want solid proof of a given event or happening. 

People have a hard time accepting that some things aren’t provable or that they won’t ever be solved. 

Human nature yearns to have verified answers to almost everything. 

When something cannot be confirmed or explained, some tend to let their imaginations run amok. 

This is how THEORIES begin. 

Conspiracy: The most popular

Some of the most popular Conspiracy are about the deaths of John F. Kennedy, 9/11, weather modification or weather warfare,  population control, mk ultra or mind control, gmo`s the list goes on and on. 

Other conspiracy theories are rooted in New World Order speculations, secret societies like the Illuminati, the Skull and Bones Society, Mason, Jesuits, and even in the political spectrum.

SOME POPULAR CONSPIRACY OR THEORIES  

The Da Vinci Code book and subsequent movie produced a flurry of conspiracy theories. 

The “Code” brought to light the mysterious Priory of Zion and Opus Dei societies. 

In addition, it began a firestorm of speculation about a marriage between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, WHICH IS TOTALLY FALSE. 

The tragedy with author Dan Brown’s fiction is that it wholly misrepresents and misleads those in SEARCH  OF BIBLICAL  AND SPIRITUAL TRUTHS. 

The uninformed take the book or movie to be true since it claims to have biblical basis; albeit most of the story is highly corrupted when (COMPARED  TO SCRIPTURAL  TRUTH.) 

Conspiracy theorists radicals want to claim the Holocaust didn’t happen despite irrefutable photographs, documentation, and meticulously kept records by the Nazis. 

The testimonies of many Holocaust survivors as well as some of the Nazi guards, officers, and others cannot be disputed. 

It is a good example of Joseph Schumpeter’s famous quote: 

( “THE FIRST THING A MAN WILL DO FOR HIS IDEALS IS LIE” ) 

No doubt this is applicable to those with an extreme agenda.

Conspiracy : Some basis for truth

Some conspiracy can have a basis for at least some truth. 

For instance, the “mark of the beast” is based on the Bible’s warning of a time coming when the world will be under an anti-Christ’s rule. 

Though God forbids receiving it, the mark will be required on every person in order to buy and sell anything (Revelation 13:17). 

People have taken this concept and base a conspiracy on it.

The quest for world domination is nothing new. 

Wars have been fought for centuries for such a purpose and continue today. 

The desire for a New World Order is being promoted currently by many nations’ leaders. 

As the world is falling into total economic collapse and religious turmoil, some believe moving toward a global currency, a global government leader, and a global religion is the answer.

What is conspiracy theory and what is truth? 

God promises that all believers in Christ Jesus will be saved from the punishment that Satan brings. 

Christ offers a glorious life for eternity to all who repent of sin and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. 

If you don’t know Jesus, wouldn’t you like to have all the blessings He offers you? 

He is not a theory; He is the way, truth and the life (John 14:6).

Isaac Newton and Prophecy

Isaac Newton and Prophecy – Foundations in Science
 
In addition to his scientific work, Isaac Newton devoted a substantial portion of his enormous energy to the study of the Bible, history, and prophecy. He read the Bible daily throughout his life and wrote over a million words of notes regarding his study of it. Isaac Newton believed that the Bible is literally true in every respect. Throughout his life, he continually tested biblical truth against the physical truths of experimental and theoretical science. He never observed a contradiction. In fact, he viewed his own scientific work as a method by which to reinforce belief in biblical truth.

Isaac Newton was a formidable biblical scholar, was fluent in the ancient languages, and had extensive knowledge of ancient history. He believed that each person should read the Bible and, through that reading, establish for himself an understanding of the universal truths it contains.

Newton's strong belief in individual freedom to learn about God without restraints from any other individual or church or government, once almost cost him his position as Lucasian Professor at Cambridge. The matter was resolved when King Charles II made the exceptional ruling that Isaac Newton would not be required to become a member of the Church of England.

Isaac Newton and Prophecy – Rare Publication

Regarding science, Christianity and prophecy, Isaac Newton spent his life in intense scholarship, but he left the publication of his work to Providence. Much of what he wrote has still never been published. His (and the world's) greatest scientific work, the Principia, was published only after his friend, Edmund Halley, accidentally learned of the existence of Part I which Isaac Newton had written 10 years earlier and put in a drawer. Halley convinced him to finish Parts II and III and allow Halley to publish the work.

Only one of Newton’s books about the Bible was ever published. In 1733, six years after his death, J. Darby and T. Browne, published Observations Upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John.

Isaac Newton and Prophecy – The Prophecies of Daniel and John

With his prodigious knowledge of ancient history and languages and his unequaled mental powers, Isaac Newton is the best qualified individual in this millennium to have written about biblical prophecy. His study of the book of Daniel began at the age of twelve and continued to be a special interest throughout his life. Moreover, he writes of the prophecies with a modesty that indicates that he, himself, is in awe of the words he has been given an opportunity to read.

Isaac Newton concluded that it is intended that Revelation will be understood by very few until near the end of history, the time of judgment, and the beginning of the everlasting kingdom of the Saints of the Most High.

Isaac Newton states his belief that these books of prophecy were provided so that, as they are historically fulfilled, they provide a continuing testimony to the fact that the world is governed by the Providence of God. He objected to the use of the prophecies in attempts to predict the future.

On page 251, for example, he writes:

"The folly of Interpreters has been, to foretell times and things by this Prophecy, as if God designed to make them Prophets. By this rashness they have not only exposed themselves, but brought the Prophecy also into contempt."

Through these 323 pages, he traces human history since the writing of the prophecies. He shows that, according to his scholarship and at his time in the early 18th Century, part of the prophecies had been fulfilled and part remained to be fulfilled. In accordance with his evaluation, this is still true in our days.

Decorated (as are his scientific works) with interesting asides such as derivations of the exact dates of Christmas and Easter and of the number of years during which Jesus taught, and permeated with a depth of scholarship that no longer exists among modern scholars, this book by Isaac Newton may be the most important work of its kind ever written.

Isaac Newton and Prophecy – Scientific Evaluation of Biblical Truth

The central message of Isaac Newton’s prophecy book for modern readers may not be so much in what it says but in what it is. During his entire life, Isaac Newton continually compared his experimental and theoretical understanding of science with his reading of the Bible. He found the content of these two sources of truth to be so completely compatible that he regarded every word in the Bible to be as correct as the equations of mathematics and physics.

Therefore, throughout this book, Isaac Newton takes each word of the prophecies to be exactly correct. He never doubts the content. He only seeks to understand it.

He never strays from his determination not to present predictions of the future based upon the biblical prophecies. On pages 113 and 114, he does give an identification of the last horn of the Beast and a numerical evaluation of his reign. He also gives the approximate time of the beginning of this reign, but does not add the numbers or make a prediction.

Addition of these numbers, however, places the time of judgment and the beginning of the everlasting reign of the Saints of the Most High approximately in the time period between the years 2000 and 2050.

Are there errors in Isaac Newton's evaluation of Bible Prophecy? He would reply that he would not have written this evaluation unless he believed it to be without error, but that it is the obligation of Christians to study the Bible and to reach their own conclusions.

Bible Prophecy

Bible Prophecy - Foresight or Fraud?
 
Is Bible prophecy compelling evidence vindicating the Bible's claim that it is the truly inspired Word of God or is it nothing more than an elaborate hoax? How do Biblical prophecies stand up next to secular history? The Bible declares, "'Present your case,' says the LORD. 'Bring forth your strong reasons... Let them bring forth and show us what will happen... declare to us things to come. Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods... Indeed you are nothing, and your work is nothing; He who chooses you is an abomination'" (Isaiah 41:21-24). How does the God of the Bible stand up to His own challenge?

Bible Prophecy - The Book of Daniel
 
The Book of Daniel is a stunning example of Bible prophecy. The book claims to have been written sometime in the 6th century BC, but because of the accuracy of its detailed predictions, Daniel's critics insist that it must have been written after the events described. They contend that it must have been written sometime after c.160 BC. Nevertheless, Flavius Josephus, court historian for three successive Roman Emperors, documents Alexander the Great receiving a copy of Daniel upon his annexation of Jerusalem in the autumn of 332 BC (Antiquities of the Jews XI, chapter viii, paragraphs 3-5). Furthermore, according to both the pseudo-aristeas account and Josephus (Antiquities of the Jews XII, chapter ii), Ptolemy Philadelphus (308-246 BC) commissioned the translation of the Septuagint (a.k.a. the LXX) from Hebrew into Greek in the 3rd century BC. Daniel is included in the LXX. Daniel is also included among the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) which date from about 200 BC (the oldest Daniel manuscript, 4Q114, dating from the late 2nd Century BC).

Bible Prophecy - Daniel 11
 
Having established the credibility of Daniel, let's compare Bible prophecy found in Chapter 11 of that book with accepted secular history. The book of Daniel describes with incredible accuracy the fate of the Grecian Empire; how upon Alexander's death his empire would be divided into four portions, the conflicts between two of these divisions, Egypt and Syria, and the affect which these wars would have upon the nation of Israel which was situated between the two. In fact, many of the conflicts were over the control of Palestine (Israel). The Syrian kings are referred to as the "kings of the North" (that is, north of Israel, the prophecy being given from Israel's perspective); the Egyptian kings are referred to as the "kings of the South" (south of Israel). Let's go through the first 20 verses to prove the point. Each passage is followed by secular history which is included in the brackets. There are several secular online encyclopedias if you're interested in looking up any of the following information for yourself.

Daniel 11:1-2: "In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him. And now I will tell you the truth. Behold, three more kings are going to arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain far more riches than all of them; as soon as he becomes strong through his riches, he will arouse the whole empire against the realm of Greece."

[Darius the Mede was viceroy in Babylon during the reign of Cyrus II (a.k.a. Cyrus the Great, who ruled from c.550-530 BC; Note: the dates provided here and following represent a period of monarchial reign, not the ruler's actual life-span). The three kings which succeed Cyrus were Cambyses II (530-521 BC), Smerdis (521 BC) and Darius I (521-485 BC), son of Hystaspes. The fourth king, Xerxes (486-465 BC), excelling in wealth and power, launched an elaborate campaign against Greece.]

Daniel 11:3-4: "And a mighty king will arise, and he will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. But as soon as he has arisen, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four points of the compass, though not to his own descendants, nor according to his authority which he wielded, for his sovereignty will be uprooted and given to others besides them."

[The "mighty king" was Alexander the Great (336-323 BC) who, shortly after conquering the Persian Empire, died abruptly at the age of 32. His empire was not bequeathed to his children (who were murdered) but instead was divided up amongst his generals (the Diadochi). Four lesser kingdoms emerged from the rubble of Alexander's empire: Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt.]

New World Order

New World Order: What does this term mean?
 
New World Order is a term used to describe an accord of the world's superpowers to rule, secure, and maintain the premise of "global peace." The concept is to bring the world under submission to one supreme government, enforce one controlled common religion and one worldwide economic system. (The EU has already instituted this with the 'Euro' currency.) In reality, it is a move toward a socialistic, controlled, and godless world.

This is not a recent New Age plan or idea. Though 20th and 21st Century world leaders have talked a great deal about entering a "new era" and the establishment of a "New World Order," the plan is said to have begun prior to the 12th Century with a group known as the Illuminati leading to the Knights Templar and The Scottish Rites Free Masonry.

New World Order: Who is involved?

New World Order advocates believe the cause is a worthy one, after all, who wouldn't want world peace? While many university students, professors, and others adhere to the schema, the highest echelon of NWO engineers are said to include many of the world's wealthiest people, top political leaders, and the corporate elite.

For instance, Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, addressed the UN in December of 1988 saying, "Further global progress is now possible only through a quest for universal consensus in the movement towards a new world order." In a 1990 meeting in Finland, the former US President George H. W. Bush quoted, "The foundation for the new world order would be laid in Helsinki and it would be established under the United Nations.” Bush added later at a news conference, "If the nations of the world, acting together, continue as they have been we will set in place the cornerstone of an international order more peaceful than any that we have known."

New World Order Socialists became more public during Bill Clinton's US Presidency. A powerful lobby, the Progressive Caucus, began openly promoting the principles of socialism and signed onto the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America. Clinton quite successfully pushed toward 'big government' involvement into American private life. This paved the way for subtle, democratic freedoms to slip away as more and more governmental control was established.

Movies including Skulls and National Treasure have been made about 'secret-societies' such as The Skull and Bones Society. Other reportedly involved secret brotherhoods and/or international organizations include the Bilderbergers, the Trilateral Commission, the Illuminati, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations. Unlike some conspiracy theories, these are matters of general public knowledge.

New World Order: What Would This Mean?

As the world becomes increasingly secularized and atheistic, we find many other influences moving people toward a New World Order agenda. False Political Correctness and desensitization (to crime, violence, genocide, godlessness, occultism, etc.).

 Mr. Ron Riffe (Cutting Edge) writes: "This world is currently awash with occult literature such as The DaVinci Code and the Gnostic Gospels. Extremely expensive television programs about UFO's and many other occult themes are being aired during network prime time because they know the audience is ripe for the picking. A mass hypnosis is taking place before our eyes and the evidence is overwhelming."

Texe Marrs, author of Mystery Mark of the New Age, reminds us that those familiar with the Bible will recognize that there will be a one world government under direct authority of the Antichrist,( friends that is actually happening right now. First, it materialized with the League of Nations and now under the guide of the U.N. )The Bible says God will prevail against all evil. The New Age message is nothing new! It is the same old rebellion against God!

Learn what God’s Scriptures say regarding the plan of the Antichrist and what you can do as these things take place. “My people are being destroyed because they don't know me. It is all your fault, you priests, for you yourselves refuse to know me. Now I refuse to recognize you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to bless your children” (Hosea 4:6).  

End Times

End Times - In the Words of Jesus Himself
 
The End Times: You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. (Matthew 24:6-8; Mark 13:7-8).

Then he said to them: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven." (Luke 21:10-11).

End Times - A Record of Recent Earthquakes in the 90's

Signs of the "End Times" are all around us. Just check out a chronology of major earthquakes over the last twenty years:

December 12, 1992 - Indonesia - A quake measuring 6.8 killed at least 2,200 people throughout an eastern section of islands.

September 30, 1993 - India - A string of quakes killed almost 10,000 people in western and southern India. The largest quake measured 6.4.

June 6, 1994 - Columbia - A quake and resultant mudslides killed about 1,000 people in the Paez River valley in southwestern Colombia.

January 17, 1995 - Japan - A quake measuring 7.2 killed 6,430 people in Kobe.

May 28, 1995 - Russia - An earthquake measuring 7.5, Russia's largest on record, killed 1,989 people in the eastern portion of the country.

February 28, 1997 - Iran - A quake measuring 5.5 killed about 1,000 people in northern Iran.

May 10, 1997 - Iran - A quake measuring 7.1 killed 1,560 people in eastern Iran near the Afghan border.

February 4, 1998 - Afghanistan - A quake measuring 6.1 killed at least 4,500 people in the Takhar province.

May 30, 1998 - Afghanistan - A quake measuring 6.9 killed about 4,000 people in the Takhar province.

July 17, 1998 - Papua New Guinea - An under-sea quake measuring 7.1 created three tidal waves, which killed approximately 2,100 people.

January 25, 1999 - Columbia - A quake measuring 6.3 killed about 1,170 people in the central region.

August 17, 1999 - Turkey - At least 17,800 people were killed by a 7.4 quake.

September 21, 1999 - Taiwan - A quake measuring 7.6 killed at least 2,000 people in central Taiwan.

End Times - 21st century Earthquakes

January 26, 2001 - India - An monster earthquake measuring 7.7 struck the western state of Gujarat and neighboring Pakistan, killing at least 19,700 people.

March 26, 2002 - Afghanistan - At least 1,800 people were killed when a series of earthquakes struck northern Afghanistan and destroyed the district capital of Nahrin.

June 22, 2002 - Iran - A quake measuring a 6 killed at least 500 people in northwestern Iran.

February 24, 2003 - China - A magnitude 6.3+ earthquake killed at least 266 people in western China.

May 1, 2003 - Turkey - A 6.4 quake killed 167 people in southwestern Turkey.

December 26, 2003 - Iran - A massive earthquake killed more than 30,000 people in Bam, Iran.

December 26, 2004 – Off the coast of Northern Sumatra – A 9.0 underwater earthquake devastated the Indian Ocean region with tsunamis that killed over 283,000 people.

October 8, 2005 – Kashmir – A 7.6-7.8 earthquake killed about 86,000 and injured 40,000 more.

May 26, 2006 – Java, Indonesia – A 6.3 earthquake killed 6,234 people and seriously injured another 20,000. More than 340,000 were left homeless.

August 15, 2007 – Peru - An 8 magnitude earthquake killed 513 people and injured 1,090 more.

May 12, 2008 – Wenchuan District, Southwest China – A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 90,000 people.

September 30, 2009 -- Sumatra Island, Indonesia -- A total of 3,000 people died and 450,000 were left homeless after a 7.6 magnitude quake and severe aftershocks.

November 7, 2009 -- Port Vila Coasts, Vanuatu – A 7.9 magnitude earthquake killed 452 people and injured 786 more.

January 12, 2010 -- Haiti – A 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed approximately 300,000 people and left more than one million homeless.

March 11, 2011 – Japan – A 9 magnitude underwater earthquake and tsunami off the northeastern coast, which left more than 10,000 dead, 17,000 missing, and hundreds of thousands homeless.

End Times - We Knew It Was Coming

The End Times: But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God -- having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. (2 Timothy 3:1-5). But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. (2 Peter 3:10).

EARTHSHAKING events will soon occur in our life-time

L. Lenin G. Zapata

Please Read 2 Peter 1:19 - Why would Peter counsel us this way? Well he knew that Jesus mandated his followers to "keep on the watch". The apostle Paul also urges us to "keep our eyes . . . on the things unseen." Why! EARTHSHAKING events will soon occur in our life-time. The fulfillment of Bible prophecies confirms this fact.

One event is mentioned in (1 Thessalonians 5:3-Please READ) Here, Paul draws attention to "Jehovah’s day." The period that will start with the destruction of false religion and will end in the war of Armageddon.

So, as we can appreciate from 1Thessalonians 5:3, when world leaders including the clergy are saying "Peace and security!" That historical development will indicate that Jehovah’s day is to begin.

What event will take place next?

Paul mentions : "then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them."  Revelation 17:16 highlights the first phase of this "sudden destruction".

That attack against all forms of false religion, including Christendom, is the start of the "great tribulation."

It appears, that, after false religion has been destroyed, God’s servants will become the object of an all-out assault by "many peoples." (Ezekiel 38:14-19.) God’s prophetic Word describes that development as the attack by Gog of Magog.


What earthshaking event will be triggered by that attack on Jehovah’s servants?

By means of Jesus and the heavenly armies, Jehovah will intervene, That intervention on behalf of His people, will be "the war of the great day of God the Almighty"—Armageddon.

What will the nations do then?

Just as, the ancient Egyptian attackers who pursued the Israelites at the Red Sea, the nations will be forced to acknowledge Jehovah when they attack his servants.(Ezekiel 38:23)

How close are we to the start of this chain of events?


A prophecy in the book of Daniel enables us to establish where we are in the stream of time. Daniel describes an image in human form made up of different metals. The metals, represents successive world powers that have had a major influence on God’s people, past and present.

 The same prophecy indicates that God’s Kingdom, pictured by a large stone, was cut from the mountain of Jehovah’s sovereignty in 1914. That stone is now hurtling toward its target—the feet of the image. At Armageddon, the feet and the rest of the image will be smashed. (Daniel 2:44)

After these event, when all wickedness is gone, a new chapter in life—Christ’s Millennial Reign, Under Messianic Rule, Gods Kingdom will take progressive steps to undo all the damage done to the humans family and our home, planet (Earth).

The Thousand Year Reign will bring about the fulfillment of the heartwarming promise by Jehovah God: "I am creating new heavens and a new earth; and the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart."

What a glorious future awaits all of us. Although the grand blessings are yet "unseen", keeping them clearly in mind will help us to focus on what truly is important in our lives, in these critical times.