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"Behold, the former things have come to pass, And
new things I declare; Before they spring forth I
tell you of them."
(Isaiah 42:9)
"Remember the former things of old, For I am God,
and there is no other; I am God, and there is none
like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And
from ancient times things that are not yet done,
Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all
My pleasure'."
(Isaiah 46:9-10)
“Now I tell you before it comes, that when it does
come to pass, you may believe that I am He."
(John 13:19)
The Bible foretells many signs that would culminate
in the last days. Jesus indicated these signs would
arise together as His return drew near (Matthew
24:33-34). Though many of these prophecies won’t
climax until the tribulation period, our generation
is the first to see every trend in place. As the
final seconds of this age tick away, these events
will come into even clearer focus. Keep in mind as
you read through this list that these prophecies
were penned 1900 to 3500 years ago! How does this
relate to you? The last several pages provide the
answer – you need to read them carefully.
1.
False Bible teachers would bring in heresies, have many
followers, and cause others to reject God's Word (2 Peter
2:1-2). It is very common today to find people who reject the
Bible out of hand because they have heard it misrepresented by a
false teacher.
See:
-Benny
Hinn exposed
-The
Signs & Wonders Movement DVD
-The
Danger of False Prophets
(lamb and lion ministries)
-Nostradamus
-Edgar
Cayce: The Sleeping Prophet
-William
Miller: The sincerely deceived prophet
-Joseph
Smith: The Ego-maniacal prophet
-The
Jehovah's Witnesses: False prophecy gone to seed
2.
These false prophets
would be money hungry, smooth talkers (2 Peter 2:3). A growing
number of TV evangelists epitomize this. They twist the
Scriptures, using misleading words, to make merchandise of you.
See:
-That
Little Grocery Money
-The
Gospel of GREED
-The
Hustler’s of God TV
-Creflo
Dollar$$$
3.
The
Christian gospel would be preached as a witness to all nations
(Matthew 24:14; Mark 13:10; Revelation 14:6). Today, portions or
all of the Bible have been translated into over 2,300 languages
and dialects covering over 90% of the world's population.
See:
-United
Bible Societies
(biblesociety.org)
-Wycliff
Bible Translators
-God's
Story
4.
Global
communications foreseen (Revelation 11:9-10; 17:8). The Bible
prophesies that the entire world will see certain events unfold.
The invention of the television and the deployment of global
satellite networks during the 20th century allow news to travel
the world at the speed of light for the first time ever.
Remember that in the apostle John's day, news traveled at the
speed of horseback.
See:
-Communications
Satellites: Making the Global Village Possible
-International
GPS Service
(igscb.jpl.nasa.gov)
5.
Mankind would be
capable of destroying all life (Matthew 24:21-22). Consider that
when Jesus made this prophecy the armaments of His day were
swords and spears. But today, with nuclear, biological, and
chemical weapons, it is possible to wipe out all flesh on planet
earth.
See:
-Nuclear
Weapons in the End Times: Does The Bible Predict A Nuclear
Holocaust?
-Nuclear
Weapons: Global Issues
(arms control)
-Iran
Could Produce Nuclear Bomb in 16 Days
(bloomberg)
-World
Condemns Iran for Enriching Uranium
(times uk)
-Rice
Defends US-India Nuclear Deal
(aljazeera)
-Nuclear
Warhead Stockpiles
(atomicarchive.com)
6.
The
use of nuclear weapons anticipated (Zechariah 14:12). The
neutron bomb melts (dissolves) its victims just as God warned
2500 years ago. Their flesh shall dissolve while they stand on
their feet, Their eyes shall dissolve in their sockets, And
their tongues shall dissolve in their mouths. This was
unimaginable in Zechariah's day.
See:
-Nuclear
Proliferation: The Big Picture
(koinonia house)
-What
is a Neutron Bomb?
(manuels web)
7.
There
would be a global cry for peace (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Never has
there been such a concerted, global effort to bring about peace at
any cost as there is today.
See:
-Possible
Plan for Peace
(understand the times)
-Ecumenical
Movement
(understand the times)
-Queen
of Peace
(understand the times)
-Global
Country of World Peace
-Global
PeaceWorks
-Center
for Global Peace
-Global
Peace Foundation
8.
The
Antichrist would use (false) peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:23-25).
With all the problems facing mankind, multitudes are looking for a
savior to usher in peace and prosperity without moral
accountability. The Antichrist will promise the world and Israel
such a peace if they follow him but his intentions will be sinister.
See:
-The
Rise and Fall of the Antichrist
9.
In the
last days Israel would have a peace treaty in place that the
Antichrist will confirm and eventually break (Daniel 9:27).
Currently the world's governments are striving for an Israeli peace
treaty.
See:
-Rice
hopes to energize peace plan
(jerusalem post)
-EU
back peace plan
(y net news)
-Assad:
I want peace with Israel (haaretz.com)
-Rice
urges ‘urgent and enduring’ Mideast peace
(msnbc)
-Pope
Benedict meets with Israeli president, renews call for peaceful
coexistence with Palestinians
-The
Center for Middle East Peace & Economic Cooperation
-The
Oslo Accords
(the peace encyclopedia)
-The
Peace Process is Dead, Long Live the Peace Process
(mideastweb.org)
-Jordan
Seen as Key to Solving the P.A. Problem: 3 Plans
(arutz 7)
-Camp
David: Bush, Jordanian King Continue Work on Mideast Peace
(fox news)
-A
Guide to the Mideast 'Road Map'
(washington post)
10.
Damascus
would be destroyed (Isaiah 17:1, 14; Jeremiah 49:23-27; Amos 1:3-5;
Zechariah 9:1-8). Damascus, Syria is increasingly in the news and is
extremely anti-Semitic. Many terrorist organizations have their
bases in Damascus. God declares that they will become a ruinous heap
because they have violently taken what was not theirs.
See:
-The
Land of Israel: To whom does it belong?
-Let’s
get serious about Syria
-As
Syria prepares for war
(jewish world review)
-Olmert:
Prepare for war with Syria
(the jerusalem post)
11.
Chaotic
weather would be prevalent (Luke 21:25-26). Jesus foresaw the seas
and the waves roaring in the last days. He also likened these signs
to birth pangs (Matthew 24:8). The Greek word odin, often translated
as sorrows in Matthew 24:8, literally means birth pangs.
Furthermore, the apostle Paul reminded us that the creation itself
will be delivered from the curse at the end of the age (Romans
8:21). And that the whole creation groans and labors with birth
pangs (Romans 8:22). As delivery draws near, birth pangs always
increase in both intensity and frequency. Therefore, the creation
itself would travail as the time of delivery draws near. Of course
chaotic weather is not new, but there are indications that we are
witnessing an increase in strange weather.
See:
-Hurricane
Katrina: The Prophetic Significance
-Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(fema)
-Climate
change
(abc news)
-Residents
Flee as Cyclone Heads for Australian Coast
(afp)
-Asian
Tsunami Survivors Look Back at 6 Months of Suffering
(voa news)
-The
Planet Goes Haywire
(guardian)
-Australia
- Worst Drought On Record
(abc net)
-Floods
Leave One Million Homeless In India's Northeast
(terra daily)
-Hurricanes
Predicted to Double
(cnn)
12.
There
would be a move toward a global government (Daniel 2:40-44; 7:23;
Revelation 13:7-8). The former Roman Empire which encompassed
present-day Europe would revive and eventually dominate the world.
The European Union has steadily moved forward in its attempt to
unite Europe politically and economically. It has succeeded in
creating a European parliament, a court, and a common currency.
See:
-Europe
in Bible Prophecy
-One
World Government
(understand the times)
-The
Rise of the European Superstate
(koinonia house)
-Euro
Information
(euro.gov.uk)
-Europe
Wants to Rival US as Military Superpower
(crosswalk)
-Javier
Solana to Head EU Defense Agency
(xinhuanet)
-Tens
of Thousands of Activists Converge to Forge New Vision of Europe
(terradaily)
-Europe
Tests Its Military Wings
(guardian)
-War
Crimes Court On Trial As EU, US Square Up
(dailytimes)
-'Old
Europe' presses ahead with plans for an EU army
(telegraph)
-EU
Peacekeeping Force Ready
(the age)
13.
Literal
Babylon (formerly called Babel, Genesis 10:10) would reemerge in the
land of Shinar known today as Iraq (Zechariah 5:11; Isaiah 13).
Saddam Hussein spent over 20 years rebuilding the city of Babylon.
Today, with Saddam's regime overthrown, the international community
is discussing how to rebuild Iraq.
See:
-Photo
Tour of Babylon
-Council
Ousts Babylon Governor
(washington times)
-New
Patriarch of Babylonia of the Chaldeans, Iraq, Elected
(ewtn)
-Plan
for Rebuilding Iraq Given Unanimous OK
(world net daily)
-UK
Pledges 300m for Rebuilding Iraq
(bbc)
-University
of Babylon Re-opens
(bb)
14.
The fact
that God once flooded the earth (the Noahic Flood) would be denied
(2 Peter 3:5-6). There is a mass of fossil evidence to prove this
fact, yet it is flatly ignored by most of the scientific world
because it was judgment from God on man's wickedness.
See:
-Noah’s
Ark
(answersingenesis.org)
-Fossils
- evidence for Noah's Flood?
(answersingenesis.org)
-Australian
coal – memorial to the Flood! (answersingenesis.org)
-Fossils--many
are out of sequence?
(answersingenesis.org)
-Birth
and fossils-they defy millions of years!
(answersingenesis.org)
-The
gospel - according to the fossils?
(answersingenesis.org)
-Rocks,
Fossils, and the Flood
(answersingenesis.org)
-Was
the Flood Global?
(www.christiananswers.net)
-The
Source of the Water (answersingenesis.org)
-Dinosaurs
and Fossils
(answersingenesis.org)
-Noah's
Flood Questions and Answers
(answersingenesis.org)
-Noah's
Ark
(sunstar)
15.
Increased
interest in vegetarianism anticipated (1 Timothy 4:3-4). The New Age
Movement has swept the globe during the past 40 years popularizing
this.
See:
-Row
Over Peta's 'Crucifix' Protest
(news24)
-Peta's
Pig Billboard: 'He Died For Your Sins'
(world net daily)
-Slaughterville
vs. "Veggieville"
(wis-tv, columbia)
-PETA's
Ad a No-No with CBS
(cnn money)
-Vegetarian
Virgin Mary Ad Riles Church
(cnn)
-For
Vegetarians, There's No 'Me' in Meat
(journal gazette)
16.
Many wars
would erupt (Mark 13:7-8). According to Project Ploughshares, there
are over 50 major armed conflicts in the world today.
See:
-Wars
and Rumors of Wars
(understand the times)
-Wars
and Rumors of Wars
(olive tree ministries)
17.
Ethnic
conflicts would be prevalent (Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10). Jesus used
the Greek word ethnos to describe the last days battles. Today, as
never in history, we have ethnic group rising against ethnic group.
18.
The earth
would be filled with violence (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11-13). In the
United States alone, violent crime has increased nearly 500% since
1960. Fifty years ago abortion (the violent murder of an unborn
child) was illegal in most countries. Today abortion is legal in
most countries and 50 million children are aborted each year.
See:
-United
States Crime Rates 1960 - 2000
(disaster center)
-Preliminary
Uniform Crime Report, 2002
(fbi)
-Painkillers
for Aborted Babies?
(wnd)
-Lawmakers
Vote to 'Celebrate' Abortion
(world net daily)
-'Pro-Choicers'
Clap After Partial-Birth Abortion
(world net daily)
19.
Jesus
foretold that there would be fearful sights (Luke 21:11). The Greek
word translated fearful is phobetron, which can also be
translated terror. According to the U.S. State Department, between
1981 and 2004, there were 10,605 international terrorist attacks.
See:
-Worldwide
Terror Attacks Up By 25 Percent in 2006
-U.S.
Figures Show Sharp Global Rise In Terrorism
(washington post)
-FBI,
ATF Point to Threat of Domestic Terrorism
(cnn)
-Terror
Message: Civilian Deaths Justified
(cnn)
-Bin
Laden 'is Alive'
(news 24)
-Cities
Ramp Up Security On Terror Alert Rise
(cnn)
-Report:
Hamas Planned Attacks in U.S.
(world net daily)
-Istanbul
Blasts At Least 27 Killed - 450 Injured
(cnn)
-'Dirty-Bomb'
Plot Underway in U.S.
(world net daily)
-Al-Qaida
Training Manual Shows Seaports Top Target
(world net daily)
-New
al-Qaida Threat: 15-Ship Mystery Navy
(world net daily)
-Al-Qaida
Tape Warns of 'Crusade'
(world net daily)
-Saudis
Seize 'Terror' Missiles
(bbc)
-Officials:
Suicide Airliner Hijackings Possible
(cnn)
20.
Multitudes
would travel to and fro (Daniel 12:4). Prior to the Industrial
Revolution, few individuals traveled beyond their community. Until
recently, horse, foot, and boat were the only modes of
transportation. Yet today we travel by car, bus, plane, train,
subway, etc. Millions and millions are running to and fro just as
Daniel prophesied 2500 years ago!
See:
-The
Acceleration of Life: Is it a Signal that Jesus is Returning Soon?
-Travel
Statistics and Trends
(tia)
21.
Knowledge
would increase (Daniel 12:4). Today we are witnessing an explosion
of available knowledge. With the advent of the internet, it is
estimated that our cumulative knowledge is doubling every five
years. This exponential increase is beyond what any one could have
imagined!
See:
-World
Internet Usage
-Internet
Growth Charts
22.
Deadly
diseases (which the Bible calls pestilences) would be common
(Matthew 24:7). Emerging diseases such as AIDS, ebola, Hanta virus,
Dengue, West Nile, SARS, bird flu, etc., underscore this fact.
Ironically, just a few decades ago, some scientists were forecasting
that advances in medicine might soon eradicate deadly diseases.
See:
-CDC:
Emerging Infectious Diseases
-WHO:
Emerging Diseases
-List
of NIAID Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases
-Medical
Experts Fear Looming Pestilence
-LA
Woman Hospitalized With Bubonic Plague
(ap)
-Mumps
Outbreak
(cnn)
-Global
Pestilence
(koinonia house)
23.
The final
generation would be open to receiving a mark on their right hand or
on their forehead (Revelation 13:16). Consider how the up and coming
generation is tattooed, pierced and marked with all kinds of
insignia.
See:
-RFID
Gets Under Their Skin
(VeriChip)
-Will
RFID be the “Mark of the Beast?
(prophecy in the news)
-VeriMed
selected by 487 hospitals and 1410 Physicians
(www.verimedinfo.com)
-VeriChip
for Alzheimer’s Patients (VeriChip)
-VeriChip
Sells First Baby Protection System, in Talks with Military
(eweek.com)
-Insurers
Study Implanting RFID Chips in Patients (eweek.com)
-Injectable
chipless RFID Ink
(www.ministryoftech.com)
-Injectable
chipless RFID Ink “tattoo”
-Video
on Largest RFID Conference
-Spychips
Everywhere
24.
A global
economic system would exist (Revelation 13:16-17). This was
unthinkable in the apostle John's day. Yet today, globalists in
every level of government are seeking to unite the world. Connecting
the world monetarily is crucial to their goal.
See:
-Technology
for a Global Monetary System
(understand the times)
25.
A man
would control all banking and commerce (Revelation 13:17-18).
Remember, this prophecy was penned 2,000 years before our
computer-driven society. Yet, until recently, you couldn't have even
dreamed how a person could control all commerce.
26.
Famines
would be common (Luke 21:11; Revelation 6:5-8). According to the
United Nations, an estimated 852 million people went hungry in 2004.
See:
-Famines
(prophecy central)
-Zimbabwe:
Govt Admits Food Aid Required
(irinnews)
-UN
Appeals for Cash to Halt Famine in Sudan
(dawn)
-Food
Crisis Hits Mozambique as Drought Continues
(reuters)
-World
Hunger Situation Worsening
(cnn)
27.
Great
signs from heaven prophesied (Luke 21:11). Unexplained phenomena in
the earth and sky appear to be increasing.
See:
-Fearful
Events
(prophecy central)
-Huge
Ice Chunks Fall from Sky, Mystify Scientists
(world net daily)
-'Hole
in Sky' Amazes Scientists
(bbc)
-Hundreds
See Fireballs Fall From Sky in Spain
(reuters)
-The
Sky Isn't Falling, But Pieces Sure Are
(space.com)
-Soothsayers
See Doom, Gloom in Closeness of Mars
(planet ark)
28.
The sun
would scorch the inhabitants of the earth (Revelation 16:8-9).
Though this prophecy is clearly a divine judgment on unrepentant
mankind, it is interesting that a compromise in the earth's
atmosphere due to nuclear war or other ecological disaster could
facilitate this judgment.
See:
-Here
comes the Sun... again
-Scientists
Predict Big Solar Cycle
29.
The nation
Israel would be born in one day (Isaiah 66:8). On May 14, 1948
Israel became a nation.
See:
-The
Jews in Prophecy
-Israel:
1948 Footage
-A
Maturing Miracle – Israel Celebrates 59 Years
-“Israel:
A Nation Is Born” DVD resource
-Declaration
of Independence
(brijnet)
30.
The Jews
would begin to regather in Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12; Ezekiel
37:21-22; 38:8). Over five million Jews have returned to Israel in
recent times! This is unprecedented in human history. Never has a
people group been dispersed for hundreds of years to every corner of
the globe, and then regathered back to their homeland. Yet, God said
it and He has done it before our very eyes!
See:
-The
Jew – Proof of God’s Existence & Satan’s Existence
31.
The
returning Jews would come from the north, south, east, and west
(Isaiah 43:5-6; Jeremiah 31:7-10). Amazingly, nearly a million Jews
have emigrated from Russia in the north. Over 90,000 Ethiopian Jews
have emigrated from the south (Zephaniah 3:10). Since 1948, Jews
have emigrated from Europe, Asia, the Americas, everywhere!
See:
-Statistics
Bureau: Israeli Jews Outnumber Jews in the U.S.
(ha'aretz)
-Americans
Defy Terror, Emigrate to Israel
(world net daily)
32.
During the
diaspora (the dispersion of the Jews to the four corners of the
globe), Israel would become a wasteland (Deuteronomy 29:23-28;
Ezekiel 36:8-11; Ezekiel 36:33-36). During the past 1900 years
Israel became a nearly uninhabited, desolate wasteland.
See:
-International
scientists learn how Israel combats desertification with forestry
33.
Israel,
once a desolate desert, would blossom in the last days and export
produce to the world (Isaiah 27:6; 35:1-2; Ezekiel 36:34-36).
Israel's increased rainfall and world-renowned irrigation technology
have caused the land to blossom. Incredibly, as foretold, they
currently export over 800 million dollars worth of fresh produce
each year including over 200 million in flowers and ornamental
plants!
-Watch
Israel Blossoms chapter on Countdown To Eternity video
-Israeli
Agro-Technology
-Ashkelon
Desalination Plant
34.
Israel
would prosper economically (Ezekiel 38:12-13). Amazingly, this
recently regathered, tiny nation exported over 30 billion dollars
worth of goods in 2004. In contrast, their neighbor Jordan exported
less than 3 billion in 2004. This was inconceivable just a few
decades ago!
See:
-Cool
facts about Israel! (jerusalem
online)
-Agriculture
and the Israeli Economy
-After
2,000 Years, a Seed From Ancient Judea Sprouts
(ny times)
-Israel's
Exports Underpin Economic Growth
(israel ministry of foreign affairs)
-The
World Factbook 2002 - Israel
(cia)
35.
Israel
would once again plant vineyards on the mountains of Israel (Joel
3:18; Amos 9:13-15). Today, sweet wine flows from the Golan Heights
and many other vineyards on the mountains of Israel.
See:
-Israeli
Wine & Wineries - Gems in Israel
36.
The last
days Jews would plant forests of trees. The Bible even specifies the
variety of trees, cedar, acacia, myrtle, oil, cypress, pine, and box
(Isaiah 41:18-20). This has happened in our day after Israel lay
waste for nearly two millennia.
-Trees
for the Holy Land
(www.treesfortheholyland.com)
37.
The Hebrew
language would be restored (Zephaniah 3:9). At the end of the 19th
century the Zionist movement brought about the revival of Hebrew as
a spoken language. In 1948, Hebrew became an official tongue of the
state of Israel. Remarkable!
See:
-A
Brief History of the Hebrew Language
38.
Jerusalem
would be rebuilt on its own ruins (Jeremiah 30:18; Zechariah 12:6)
Since 1948, Jerusalem has been rebuilt on the old ruins exactly as
foretold.
See:
-The
Divine Zionist Roadmap
(arutz 7)
39.
Jerusalem
would be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are
fulfilled (Luke 21:24). Since 70 A.D., Jerusalem was trampled by
Gentiles until the Jews regained control of the city during the 1967
Six-Day War.
40.
Anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah
29:18; 44:8). History confirms that the Jews have been persecuted as
no other people group. Hitler tried to exterminate them, and the
Antichrist will attempt the same during the Tribulation. Today,
anti-Semitism is a global epidemic. For example, of over 700 General
Assembly resolutions passed since the establishment of the United
Nations in 1945, nearly 450 condemn Israel. None have been passed
against any Arab country nor any Arab terrorist organizations! In
other words, out of 190 nations in the UN, over 60% of all General
Assembly resolutions rebuke just one member, Israel!
See:
-Video
on Anti-Semitism
(youtube)
-Global
resurgence of anti-Semitism alarms UN
(www.smh.com)
-Anti-Semitic
incidents soar worldwide:
(israelinsider)
-Anti-Semitism
around the world
(www.answers.com)
-The
Cancer of Anti-Semitism in Europe (www.aish.com)
-The
Spiritual Roots of Anti-Semitism:
(www.aish.com)
-“Lest
We Forget” DVD resource
41.
All
surrounding nations would be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8;
Zechariah 12:2). This hasnever happened in history. Yet today,
Israel is surrounded by Muslim nations sworn to her destruction.
Muhammad said: The Hour (last day) will not be established until
you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be
hiding will say 'O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill
him.'" (Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol. 4, b. 52, Hadith # 177).
See:
-Bible
Prophecies Reveal a Clear View of Israel's Enemies
-Israel,
Islam & Armageddon – part 1
(youtube)
-Iran
President: Israel Will Be Annihilated
(fox news)
42.
Jerusalem
would be a cup of trembling to all surrounding peoples (Zechariah
12:2). Jerusalem is a small city, with no natural resources, no
port, insignificant manufacturing and industrial capability, yet its
very existence causes the surrounding nations to shudder. For
example, UN Resolution 476 reiterates that Israel's claims to
Jerusalem are null and void. As a result, most countries transferred
their embassies to Tel Aviv, rather than Jerusalem Israel's capital.
43.
Jerusalem
would be a burdensome stone to all nations (Zechariah 12:3). Almost
daily the world news reports on the conflict over Jerusalem. The
United Nations, the Vatican, and many world leaders want to make it
an international city. However, God says that the city is His and He
has given it to the Jews forever (Genesis 15:18; Leviticus 25:23; 2
Chronicles 6:6). All who burden themselves with it will be cut in
pieces.
See:
-Prognosis
for Jerusalem
(koinonia house)
-The
Abomination of Desolation
(the omega letter)
-Israelis
Back Disengagement, Review Jerusalem Situation
(angus reid)
-Israeli
Colonel Tries to Keep Jerusalem's Temple Mount from Exploding
(time)
-Structural
Collapse On Temple Mount!
(world net daily)
-Muslim
Writer: Jerusalem Not Sacred
(world net daily)
-Jerusalem
Touted As World's Capital
(world net daily)
-Temple
Mount Reopens to Non-Muslim Visitors
(world net daily)
44.
Israel
would be invincible (Zechariah 12:6-9). Since 1948, tiny Israel has
been attacked in three major wars and six lesser wars, yet despite
being vastly outnumbered, they have defeated all attacking foes.
Even during the final battle, when it looks like Israel will be
destroyed, the Lord shall deliver her. (Jeremiah 30:3-7; Zechariah
14; Mark 13:14-20). An invincible Israel makes no sense unless you
believe God's Word.
45.
Israel
would be partitioned by all nations (Joel 3:2; Daniel 11:39). This
is another unimaginable prophecy! In 1947, United Nations Resolution
181 planned the partitioning of Israel. Currently, the West Bank,
the Golan Heights, and Gaza, have been divided up into Jewish and
Palestinian settlements.
See:
-Kofi
Annan Calls For International 'Buffer' Force for Israel
(ha'aretz)
-Bush:
The Holy Land Must Be Divided
(israeli insider)
46.
The
Eastern Gate would remain closed until the Messiah returns. At
Christ's Second Coming, He will enter Jerusalem through the now
sealed Eastern Gate (Ezekiel 44:1-3). Today, as prophesied, the
Eastern Gate remains sealed.
See:
-The
Eastern Gate in Prophecy
(focusonjerusalem.com)
-The
Gates of Jerusalem
47.
The nation
of Israel, which had been divided into two kingdoms since the time
of Solomon (950 B.C.) Israel in the north and Judah in the south
would be one united nation in the last days (Ezekiel 37:15-22). And
so it is, Israel is one nation.
48.
The
returning Jews would have no king until Jesus returns (Hosea 3:4-5).
As foretold, Israel has been without a king for over 2500 years.
Amazingly, not only is Israel no longer a theocracy, but today the
Jewish state is governed by a democracy comprised of some 30
political parties.
49.
Rebuilt
temple in Israel anticipated (Daniel 9:27; 12:11; Mark 13:14; 2
Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 11:1-2). The prophet Daniel, Jesus,
Paul, and John all refer to the temple in the last days. Therefore
we know it must be rebuilt. Preparations by the Temple Institute are
nearly complete!
See:
-The
Temple Institute
-Temple
Mount Faithful
(tmf)
-Government
of Israel Reopens the Temple Mount to Non-Moslems
(tmf)
-“The
Tabernacle of David” – Rebuilding The Holy Temple
-The
Rebirth of the Sanhedrin
50.
The temple
sacrifices would be reinstituted in Israel in the last days (Daniel
9:27; 12:11). Daniel foresaw the Antichrist ending the daily
sacrifices. Therefore, the Jewish sacrificial system must have first
been restored in the last days. Currently, the Temple Institute has
created the temple furniture, vessels, and priestly garments. There
are also several hundred young Jewish men in training for the
Levitical priesthood.
See:
-TMF
Sends Letter to Pope Demanding Immediate Return of the Temple
Menorah, Vessels and treasure for Soon-to-be-Rebuilt Temple
(tmf)
-Israel
Seeks Return of Temple Artifacts
(world net daily)
51.
A red
heifer without blemish must be born and sacrificed to purify the
temple in Israel (Numbers 19:2-9). The Temple Institute is actively
seeking to acquire a kosher red heifer.
See:
-The
Red Heifer
(www.templeinstitute.org)
-Holy
Cow? – The Red Heifer
52.
Though
Israel would be the focus of many fulfilled prophecies, most Jews
would remain blind to the fact that Jesus is their Messiah until the
very end (Luke 19:41-42; Luke 13:34-35; Romans 11:25-26).
53.
Ancient
Petra (Sela the rock city) in Jordan would exist and become the
refuge for the fleeing Jews during the Tribulation (Isaiah 16:1-4;
Matthew 24:16; Revelation 12:6, 14). In 1994, Jordan and Israel
signed a peace treaty making Petra a potential refuge for fleeing
Jews.
See:
-Refuge
in Edom
(koinonia house)
54.
Russia
(Magog) would rise as a military power and lead an attack on Israel
(Ezekiel 38). Today, most of the southern states of the former
Soviet Union are both military powerhouses and Muslim.
See:
-Ezekiel's
Wall
(jack kinsella)
-Rebuilding
Russia in the Soviet Image
(hal lindsey)
-Revisiting
Perestroika
(hal lindsey)
-Evidence
Cited of Russian Arms in Iraq
(boston globe)
-Russia
Upstages U.S. in Caspian Oil Game
(the hindu)
-Russia
Bares its Military Teeth
(bbc)
-Russia
Holds Large-Scale Naval Exercise in Far East
(people daily)
-Magog
Revisited
(koinonia house)
55.
Israel
will dwell without walls (Ezekiel 38:8-11). Prior to the invasion
from the north, Israel will dwell safely without walls. Therefore
the current security fence in Israel will come down once the Jews
are convinced that peace has finally arrived.
56.
Turkey
(Meshech) would also join in the attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). In
2002, Turkey elected a pro-Islamic party to govern the country. In
2005, Hitler's anti-Semitic manifesto Mein Kampf became a bestseller
in Turkey.
57.
Iran
(Persia), Sudan (Cush), and Libya (Put) would also partake in the
attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38). Anti-Semitism in the Islamic world is
rampant. According to the Koran and Hadith, Muslims are commanded to
fight and slay non-believers in Jihad (holy war) unless they convert
to Islam (Surahs 9:5 and 47:4; vol. 1, b. 2, Hadith # 24 and 35).
58.
Ironically, Egypt and Jordan would not participate in this attack
(Ezekiel 38). Interestingly, these two nations have signed recent
peace treaties with Israel. Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
See:
-Jordan's
King Abdullah Warns Israel to Start Preparing Further Pullbacks
(arutz 7)
59.
Birds of
prey would eat the dead flesh of the enemy armies that fall in
battle against Israel (Ezekiel 39:4, 17; Revelation 19:17-21). It is
a little known fact that Israel is the bird migration capital of the
world. During the spring and fall migrations, billions of birds fly
over Israel. Many of these migratory birds are raptors, carrion
(dead flesh) eating birds of prey. In fact, 34 species of raptors
migrate over Israel.
60.
The
Euphrates River would be dried up (Revelation 16:12). Today, the
massive Ataturk Dam in Turkey, completed in 1990, can hold back the
Euphrates to a trickle.
See:
-Ataturk
Dam
61.
Asia (the
kings from the east) would be capable of deploying a 200-million-man
army during earth's final days (Revelation 9:14-16; 16:12). Bear in
mind, when John penned this prophecy 2000 years ago, there were only
an estimated 170 to 400 million people on the entire planet. Yet
today, according to the CIA, China alone has 281 million men fit for
military service!
See:
-Historical
Estimates of World Population
(census.gov)
-The
World Factbook 2006 - China
(cia)
-America
Meets the New Superpower
(independent.co.uk)
-China
Using Artificial Rain to Clear Dust
(ap)
-Chinese
Dragon Awakens
(washington times)
-China's
New Missile 'Warning to U.S.'
(world net daily)
-Will
China's Lust for Power Bring War to America?
(cbn)
-China:
U.S. Must Back Off
(cnn)
62.
Population
explosion foreseen (Revelation 7:9, 14). The apostle John, who wrote
the Book of Revelation, was told the number of an army in the last
days - 200 million (Revelation 9:16). This was the approximate
population of the world at that time. That John also beholds a great
multitude which no one could number coming out of the Great
Tribulation at the end of the age (Revelation 7:9, 14), indicates an
enormous number of people on planet earth in the last days.
See:
-Population
explosion
-Weapon
of Mass Population
(sp times)
63.
The
nations would bud (Luke 21:29-32). In Scripture, the tree is often
used figuratively of a nation (Ezekiel 31:3-6; Daniel 4:20-22).
Since 1945, more than 80 former colonies have gained their
independence. Our generation has witnessed the end of the colonial
era and the budding of the nations. Remarkable!
See:
-The
United Nations and Decolonization
64.
Egypt
would exist in the last days but only as a lowly third world nation
(Ezekiel 29:14-16). Egypt was one of the world's greatest ancient
civilizations. Yet today, as prophesied, Egypt remains an
impoverished nation. To show how amazing this prophecy is, compare
modern Egypt with the tiny nation of Austria. Egypt has ten times
more land area, and a population eight times greater than Austria.
Yet, Egypt's Gross Domestic Product is only one-fifth of Austria's
GDP.
See:
-Egypt's
Tourism Turnaround
(bbc)
65.
Earthquakes occurring in diverse places (Matthew 24:7; Isaiah
24:19-20; Revelation 6:12-14; 16:18-20). Seismic activity appears to
be on the rise.
See:
-View
Environment section on Countdown video here
(eternal productions)
-Recent
Earthquakes
(neic.usgs.gov)
66.
Marriage
would be forbidden by many (1 Timothy 4:3). The Bible states that
marriage is honorable among all (Hebrews 13:4). Despite this, the
Catholic Church forbids their 400,000 priests, 800,000 nuns and
numerous bishops, cardinals, and monks from marrying. The Orthodox
Church, as well as Hindus, Buddhists, and other religious groups
also impose mandatory celibacy for certain orders.
See:
-The
End of Marriage in Scandinavia
(weekly standard)
-Group
Calls for De-Legalization of Marriage
(fox news)
-Boston
Archdiocese Agrees to $85M Sex Abuse Settlement
(fox news)
67.
Deceptive
signs and wonders would abound (Matthew 7:22-23; 24:24; 2
Thessalonians 2:9). The signs and wonders movement has swept the
globe in recent years replacing the Word of God. Experiences that
feed the senses in the name of Christ are drawing away millions.
See:
-Signs
& Wonders:
(understand the times)
-Experienced-Based
Christianity:
(understand the times)
-Emerging
Church:
(understand the times)
68.
Men would
be lovers of themselves (2 Timothy 3:1-2). This generation, like no
other, regards self above all else. Self-love, self-esteem,
self-reliance, self-gratification, are encouraged by the media,
schools, psychologists, etc. In contrast, Jesus taught self-denial.
Even many churches today preach a feel good about yourself message.
69.
Youth
would become increasingly rebellious (2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12).
No comment necessary.
70.
Humanity
would become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2
Timothy 3:1-5). No generation in history has had so many means to
entertain and arouse the senses. Every imaginable hedonistic
pleasure is available and has become big business.
71.
Jesus said
Christians would be hated for His name's sake (Luke 21:17;
Revelation 6:9-11; 20:4). The banning of the Bible, prayer, the Ten
Commandments, nativity scenes, Christmas songs, etc., reflects this
trend. Also consider that more Christians were martyred during the
past century than during all of history.
See:
-Voice
of the Martyrs
-International
Persecution of Christians
(greater things)
-Persecution
of Christians growing in the US (worthy
news)
-SUDAN:
The Hidden Holocaust
-Christians
face beatings, church burnings
(world net daily)
-Can
Messianic Jews Own Businesses?
(maoz israel)
-Bethlehem
Christians Fear Neighbors
(ifcj)
-Facts
On Palestinian Christians
-Let
My Children Go
-Persecution
in Smyrna
-Missionary
School Headmaster Brutally Beaten in Rajasthan
72.
Homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age. Jesus warned
that the last days would be like the days of Lot who lived in wicked
Sodom (Luke 17:28-30). We know that the root of Sodom's sin was
pride and complacency (Ezekiel 16:49) as it is today. However,
Sodom's lasting infamy stemmed from their aggressive homosexual sin
(Genesis 19; Jude 1:7). Today, the homosexual agenda is flaunted and
forced upon our entire society.
See:
-BBC
to broadcast gay mass from San Francisco
-Homosexuals
Brainwashing Our Children In Elementary Schools
-State
agency launching major ad campaign to attract homosexual tourists to
Massachusetts.
(boston herald)
-Perilous
Times – flaunting homosexuality
(understand the times)
-View
Morality section on Countdown video here
(eternal productions)
73.
Substantial wealth and luxuries foreseen (James 5:1-3; Revelation
3:17; Revelation 18). It is interesting that 40 years ago some
authorities predicted that the growing mass of humanity was so
quickly depleting the world's resources, that many resources would
be exhausted in a few decades. Yet today, vast material wealth and
luxuries are in abundant supply just as the Bible anticipated 2000
years ago.
See:
-Luxury
lives here now
(news observer)
-Luxury
E-Tail: Who's Buying This Stuff
(tech news world)
-The
Rich Get Richer, and Buy Mansions
(econ web)
74.
In the
last days, fallen angels would interact with mankind (1 Timothy 4:1;
Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:1-4). There has been an explosion of ET/alien
reports during the past 60 years. Studies indicate these entities
behave more like demons than space travelers. They transcend the
laws of physics, invoke fear, and deliver anti-Christian messages.
See:
-The
Return of the Nephilim?
(koinonia house)
-Mischievous
Angels or Sethites?
(koinonia house)
-As
The Days of Noah Were
(koinonia house)
-Mount
Hermon: Gate of the Fallen Angels
(prophecy
in the news)
-UFO
Blasts Sky Like 50,000 Spotlights
(world net daily)
-Paranormal
SWAT Team Won't Rule Out Alien Authorship
(sfgate)
-Strange
UFO Seen in Colorado
(world net daily)
-Who
Were The Legendary Giants?
-Project
Jehovah
-Valley
Of The Giants
75.
Apostasy
would occur just before the Antichrist is revealed (2 Thessalonians
2:3). Increasingly, experience-based Christianity is replacing the
Bible as the standard for saving faith. The ecumenical movement is
striving for unity at the expense of truth. Christ's exclusive
claims are negated in the name of tolerance.
See:
-Apostasy
In The Church
(lamb and lion)
-The
Emerging Church
(understand the times)
-Freemasonry
-Freemasonry
& The Church
(saints alive for Jesus)
-A
Litmus Test
-The
description of Apostates
76.
There
would be a move towards a one-world religion (Revelation 13:8, 12;
Revelation 17). Today, as never before, we are witnessing religions
joining hands in the name of peace and tolerance.
See:
-One
World Religion
(understand the times)
-Bridges
to Rome
(understand the times)
-Ecumenical
Movement
(understand the times)
-Papal
Perspective: a Biblical Analysis
(understand the times)
-Pope
Says All Great Religions Must Unite For Peace
(ewtn)
-Vatican
Concert Unites Faiths
bbc
-Dialogue
Between Catholics, Chief Rabbinate is a Sign of Hope
(ewtn)
-Pope
Offers Hand to Conservative Anglicans
(world net daily)
-A
Call for 'United Nations of Religions'
(world net daily)
-Interreligious
Dialogue Is Part of Evangelizing Mission, Pope Says
(zenit)
-Pope
Hopes for 'Leap Forward' in Catholic-Orthodox Relations
(rns)
-Germany's
Catholics, Protestants Come Together for Historic Event
(deutsche welle)
-Mary:
Mother of Interreligious Dialogue
(ewtn)
-The
Pope Appeals For Full Unity Between Catholics and Orthodox
(ewtn)
-Round
Table Reflects on "Mary and the Churches"(ewtn)
-Bold
Ecumeical Suggestion From Anglican Leader
(ewtn)
77.
Some would say that Christ is in the secret chambers or inner rooms
in the last days (Matthew 24:26). According to the Catholic Church,
Christ is in the inner rooms of hundreds of thousands of Catholic
churches either in Eucharistic tabernacles or monstrances.
See:
Read
Another Jesus?
(Eternal Productions)
78.
Jesus also
warned that this deception would be accompanied by great signs and
wonders (Matthew 24:23-27). Currently, Eucharistic miracles are
reported around the globe.
Read appendix A and B of the online book:
Messages From Heaven
or
The Eucharist - A Biblical Review
(Eternal Prouctions)
See:
-Eucharistic
Adoration
(therealpresence.org)
-Pope
Calls Worldwide Synod of Bishops on Eucharist
(zenit)
79.
A woman,
who is an impostor, would call herself queen and head the global
counterfeit church in the last days (Revelation 17; 18:7). Tens of
millions follow the apparition of Mary, who is regarded as the
Mother of the Church, the Lady of All Nations, the Co-Redemptrix,
and the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
See:
-Apparitions
of Mary
(eternal productions)
to read the book and view the video Messages From Heaven.
-Pope
Says: Mary Helps Us to Open Up Our Hearts to God's Will
(ewtn)
-Pope
Says: Mary Loves Us As She Loves Her Divine Son
(ewtn)
-Pope
Stresses Need to Pray the Rosary-Urges Confidence in the Virgin Mary
(zenit)
-John
Paul II Entrusts Future of Europe to Mary
(zenit)
80.
The woman
would also represent a great city set on seven hills (Revelation
17:9, 18). The Queen of Heaven is considered the Mother of the Roman
Catholic Church which has its headquarters (the Vatican) situated on
seven hills. As the Catholic Encyclopedia states, It is within the
city of Rome, called the city of seven hills, that the entire area
of Vatican State proper is now confined.
See:
-Vatican
City Celebrates 75 Years as a Sovereign State
(ewtn)
-A
Woman Rides The Beast (Book)
(the berean call)
81.
In the
last days, this wicked woman would go out over the face of the whole
earth. She would be associated with a global curse. Her final
destination would be Babylon in the land of Shinar (Zechariah 5).
Interestingly, the apparition of Mary claims that she will soon
travel through the entire world saving those who look to her.
See:
-Queen
of All
(eternal productions)
82.
Epidemic
drug use foreseen (Revelation 9:21). The Greek word translated
sorceries is pharmakeia which can also refer to drug use, both
illegal drugs and mind-altering drugs. The use of illegal drugs and
the dispensing of mind-altering drugs has risen sharply during our
current generation.
See:
-Prescriptions
of Mind-Altering Drugs for Teens Rise
(washington times)
-Babies
given mind altering drugs in Florida
(ahrp)
-Is
Ritalin Raising Kids To Be Drug Addicts?
(eagleforum)
-Antidepressant
Use in Children Soars Despite Efficacy Doubts
(washington post)
-Psychology
and the Doctrines of Devils
-Your
Drug may Be Your Problem (recommended book)
83.
Sorceries
referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant
and deceive are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21;
18:23; 21:8; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15). Today, interest in the
occult is flourishing.
See:
-Witchcraft
video
-Toy
Stores Pushing Voodoo:
(chick)
-Freemasonry:
The Witchcraft Connection
(saints alive in Jesus)
-The
Kabbalah
(koinonia house)
-View
Occult section on Countdown video
(eternal productions)
-High-Tech
Witchcraft
(christianworldviewnetwork.com)
-Witch
School Opens Doors In Midwestern
(abc news)
84.
Preparations for a global war anticipated (Joel 3:9-14; Matthew
24:22; Revelation 16:14). Never in history have so many nations
stockpiled weapons of mass destruction.
See:
-Wars
and Rumors of Wars
(koinonia house)
85.
Environmental devastation of the planet foreseen (Revelation 11:18).
Our generation has done more to ravage the environment than any
previous generation.
See:
-1,360
Scientists from 95 Countries Warn: The End of the World
(prophecy in the news)
86.
There
would be signs in the sun (Luke 21:25). In recent years there has
been a massive increase in solar activity recorded. Still future
paranormal events must yet occur (Revelation 13:13-14; 16:14).
See:
-Here
comes the Sun... again
-Scientists
Predict Big Solar Cycle
87.
Many would
call themselves the Christ (Matthew 24:5). Jesus was an itinerate
preacher who never traveled outside the tiny nation of Israel and He
had the audacity to say that many would come in His name, claiming
to be the Christ. And yet today, multitudes within the New Age
Movement, Eastern religions, and the cults call themselves the
Christ. This is another incredible prophecy!
See:
-Jesus
in South Florida?
-Jesus
of the Cults
(christian ministries international)
-Jesus
of the Cults
(saints alive in Jesus)
-Countdown
to Eternity video (Morality)
(eternal productions)
88.
God said
that His name would be great among the nations (Malachi 1:11;
Philippians 2:9-11). Jesus in Hebrew Jehoshuah means Jehovah saves.
As we begin the 3rd millennium, nearly two billion people profess to
be Christians. Multitudes more regard Jesus as the greatest prophet
and teacher ever. As foretold, no other name compares to the fame
ascribed to Jesus Christ.
See:
-Major
Religions of the World Ranked by Number of Adherents
(adherents.com)
89.
Jesus
prophesied that even after heaven and earth pass away, His words
would never be forgotten (Luke 21:33). As we near the end of the
age, we see that Christ's words remain as accurate, renowned, and
relevant as they were 2000 years ago. Today, Bible societies
distribute approximately 600 million Scripture portions or entire
Bibles every single year.
See:
-United
Bible Societies
(biblesociety.org)
90.
Despite
the Bible's numerous warnings and last days prophecies, many people
would be taken off guard when these events culminate (Luke 21:34-36;
1 Thessalonians 5:2-6). Take heed to yourselves!
See:
-Jesus
Is Coming Soon!
-Approximately
100 Million American Church Members Have Very Little to No
Understanding of Bible Prophecy
(koenig's international news)
91.
All true
followers of Christ would suddenly vanish, raptured (caught up) by
God to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52). A
false explanation will deceive the unsuspecting masses (2
Thessalonians 2:9-12). Today many apparitions, angels, ETs, cults,
and New Agers are offering a counterfeit explanation for this soon
to take place event.
See:
-The
Rapture (lamb
and lion ministries)
-The
Rapture
(koinonia house)
-Cults
(understand the times)
92.
During the
Tribulation, innumerable multitudes from every nation would wake up
and turn to the true Jesus of the Bible and be saved (Revelation
7:9-17; Daniel 12:10; Zechariah 2:11). Today, the seeds of the
gospel are being spread in every nation!
93.
Many from
Egypt to Assyria (Iraq and Middle East) would call upon the name of
the Lord and be saved (Isaiah 19:16-25). The Lord is currently
moving in a powerful way to save souls throughout the Middle East.
Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13)!
See:
-The
Arabs in Prophecy
-SAT-7
Arabic Website
(sat7)
94.
Some would
depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and
doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1). This generation has witnessed
the explosion of apparitions and other heavenly visitors that are
embraced by professing Christians even though their messages
contradict the Word of God. Channeling, witchcraft, psychics, etc.,
have also gained in popularity though forbidden by God (Deuteronomy
18:10-12).
See:
-Drumming
up “Jesus”
(understand the times)
95.
People
would reject the sound doctrine of the Word of God and follow the
doctrines of men that appeal to their own lusts (2 Timothy 4:3-4;
Acts 20:29-30). Others would confess faith in Christ, but not obey
His Word (Matthew 24:48-51; Matthew 7:22-23).
See:
-A
Biblical Worldview Has a Radical Effect on a Person's Life
(the barna group)
-Most
Lack a Biblical Worldview
(the barna group)
-The
Plague of Biblical Illiteracy
(lamb and lion)
-Harvard
University – It was once Christian… what happened?
(answers in genesis)
-Oprah
on Jesus: Is Jesus the only way to God?
(watchman fellowship)
-Apparitions
of Mary
(eternal productions)
-Aberrant
teachings (www.letusreason.org)
-New
Age
(understand the times)
-The
Day They Kicked God Out Of The Schools
-Astrology
96.
Many would
forsake the Ten Commandments as a moral code: blaspheming,
committing adultery, disobeying parents, stealing, lying, coveting,
etc. (Matthew 24:12; Revelation 9:21).
See:
-The
Good Test (See How You Measure Up!)
(eternal productions)
-Ten
Commandments Judge Removed
(cnn)
-Ten
Commandments Monument Moved
(cnn)
97.
Idolatry
would be pervasive (Revelation 9:20; 13:12-15; 19:20; Micah 5:10-15;
Zechariah 13:1-2). An idol is anything that competes for the
attention due only to our Creator. Statues, images, charms, false
gods, angels, apparitions, as well as possessions, position,
pleasure, a person, and any created thing can all become idols
(Romans 1:18-25).
See:
-Non-Christians
in church flock
(the telegraph)
-Our
Lady of Peace Shrine
-Pope
Benedict XVI - the Doll
(dw)
-Relics
of Cur of Ars Make Stop in Papal Chapel
(zenit)
-An
Icon the Pope Hoped to Deliver Personally
(zenit)
-Pope
to Accept Mother Teresa's Blood
(sify)
98.
Blasphemy
would be common (2 Timothy 3:2; Revelation 16:9, 11, 21). Consider
how often people use their Creator's name (God, Lord, or Jesus
Christ) as a curse word. What they have done is liken the One who is
the source of every blessing (eyesight, sunsets, food, family,
friends, etc.) to a four-letter curse word. Fifty years ago,
Hollywood seldom used God's name in vain. Today, nearly every movie
includes blasphemy.
See:
-Damning
Blasphemy
-Hollywood
and Blasphemy
-http://www.afa.net:80/hollywoodandgodvideo.htm
99.
Sexual
immorality would be rampant (Jude 18; Revelation 9:21). Keep in
mind, Jesus said whoever looks to lust has already committed
adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). Therefore, God equates
Internet porn, lustful movies, TV shows, and magazines to
fornication. The availability and consumption of sensual products
has exploded in our generation.
See:
-Japanese
Sex Club Employs Robots
-Jewish
"Sex Commando" Targets Israeli Porn Web Sites
(afp)
-Ofcom
Says OK to Sex with Animals
(guardian.co.uk)
-Sex-Change
Series on Sked
(variety)
-New
Rules to Crack Down on Child Pornography
(cnn)
-Little
Black Book' Teaches Kids 'Gay' Sex
(world net daily)
-Media
Gives Porn Industry Pass -- Again
(agape press)
-Harvard
to Publish Porn Magazine
(wnd)
-High
School Hosting 'Porn' Play
(wnd)
-Net
Blamed for Rise in Child Porn
(bbc)
-Abercrombie
Plans Another Porn Catalog
(world net daily)
-Students
Lobby for University Porn Club
(world net daily)
-Sadomasochism
Conferences Canceled
(world net daily)
-Amazon
Sells 'Deadly' Pedophile Magazine
(world net daily)
-New
Zealand Legalizes Prostitution
(lifesite)
100.
Men would
sear their conscience so they could continue in sin (1 Timothy 4:2).
The conscience is where God reveals right and wrong. Con means with
and science means knowledge. Therefore we sin with knowledge when we
ignore God's moral law and violate our own conscience.
101.
Men would
mock the warning signs of the end of the age saying, These signs
have always been around (2 Peter 3:3-4). The Bible even reveals
their motivation, they love lust.
See:
-An
Overview of the Signs of the Times
There are many more
last days prophecies (several too detailed for this
brief list). However these 101 demonstrate that the
Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is true that
some of these signs have been around for millennia,
but only our generation has witnessed the coming
together of every one of these events. Contrast the
Bible's 100% track record with other self-proclaimed
prophetic sources and there is no comparison. The
false prophets typically repackage and plagiarize
the Bible's prophecies for the unsuspecting masses,
or they make so many vague prophecies that one is
bound to be fulfilled. Nostradamus did both.
Jesus also said that some men would be gripped with
fear when these signs occur (Luke 21:26), while
others would look up with hopeful expectation (Luke
21:28). Which camp do you fall into? If you're
fearful, there is good news and bad news. The bad
news is that God will judge every man who breaks
even one of His laws. Have you ever blasphemed your
Creator's name, Lied (white lies and fibs count)?
Stolen (cheating on a test or taxes is stealing)?
Looked with lust? If you have answered yes to these
questions, then by your own admission, you are a
blaspheming, lying, thieving, adulterer at heart.
And we have only looked at four of the Ten
Commandments (Exodus 20). That's how God sees you.
Keep in mind, God sees every secret sin of your past
as if it just occurred. Nothing is hidden from His
holy eyes. Also remember that Jesus rebuked the
pious religious leaders of His day because, though
they appeared good on the outside, inside they were
prideful hypocrites. They were trusting in their own
goodness, but the Lord saw their hearts. No matter
how upright we may appear on the surface, all of us
have broken God's holy commandments and need the
Savior. Please listen to your conscience. You know
you are guilty, and should justly end up in hell.
That's not God's will. In fact, God is longsuffering
toward us, not willing that any should perish but
that all should come to repentance? (2 Peter 3:9).
The good news is that God has made a way to freely
forgive us so that we may spend eternity with Him in
heaven. But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for
us (Romans 5:8). For God so loved the world that He
gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have everlasting life
(John 3:16). God desires a loving, eternal
relationship with each person free from sin, fear,
and pain. Therefore, He sent His Son to die as our
substitute on the cross. The wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus
our Lord (Romans 6:23). Jesus never sinned.
Therefore, He alone qualified to pay the penalty for
our sins on the cross. We sinned, but Jesus died in
our place. He then rose from the dead defeating
death. All who turn from their sins and call on His
name will be saved.
If these signs alarm you, thank God, because the
Lord wants to awaken you from your spiritual slumber
and give you eternal life. To repent of your sins
and place your trust in Jesus Christ, make Psalm 51
your prayer. Then read your Bible daily, obeying
what you read. God will never let you down. |