In the latter days you will understand it perfectly (Jeremiah 23:20)

Russia to develop space weapons, has subs off US coast

August 11th, 2009 Comments off

Cold War II is springing to life as Russia and the United States have spent the better part of a month trading barbs and quasi-threats. Russia even has a pair of top-of-the-line nuclear subs patrolling the east coast of the US for what is believed to be the first time in 15 years. This comes less than two weeks after VP Joe Biden assured the former Soviet republic of Georgia that the US would stand behind the nation in any further conflicts with Russia, who briefly invaded Georgia last year.

Tensions are further raised over missile defense plans. The US wants to put missile defense facilities in Poland and the Czech Republic, a move that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev promises will result in Russian missiles being pointed at Europe. Further, Russia has vowed to counteract any US moves by placing weapons in space, a move long predicted by some prophecy scholars. (Note that these predictions are generally based on Revelation 12. While it is possible this could be a “double prophecy” and reference two events, I am of the opinion that one must take these verses out of context to conclude it is talking about “war in space” between human nations.)

Vladimir Putin, the insanely popular once and future President of Russia, is regarded by many to be a strong candidate to be Gog of Magog, or the prince of Rosh who launches World War III in Ezekiel 38-39. We know that these chapters are specific to Russia because actually cities in the country are named. For instance, Rosh is Hebrew for Russia, Meshech for Moscow, and Tubal of Tubalsk.

Russia will lead a Middle East confederation of nations against Israel (Ezekiel 38:15; Psalm 83:4-5), with Iran being its key sidekick (Ezekiel 38:5). The partnership between Russia and Iran is growing stronger, and the two nations are even holding joint military exercises, and Russia is refusing to back any sanctions against Iran for attempting to acquire nuclear technology.

As part of the opening salvo that begins World War III, this Russian led group will almost certainly attack the United States (Jeremiah 50-51) using missiles (Jeremiah 50:14, 29; 51:3, 11) launched during a sneak attack (Jeremiah 50:24; 51:12).

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Two more mighty earthquakes strike Asia

August 10th, 2009 Comments off

Just yesterday we wrote of the flurry of earthquake and storm activity around the eastern Pacific Rim. This afternoon, two more powerful quakes–a 7.6 magnitude earthquake followed by one of 6.6 magnitude–struck within 15 minutes of each other. At the time of this posting a tsunami alert is in effect.

To repeat, among other signs Jesus gave so that we would know when His return is near, He mentioned earthquakes (Matthew 24:7; Mark 13:8; Luke 21:11) and violent storms coming from the seas (Luke 21:25).

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The Godless state vs Christ’s church

August 10th, 2009 Comments off

It is time once again to play, Does this mixture of headlines make any sense? As you read the following news items, remember that the embracing of sin (Jeremiah 50:14) coupled with the systematic removal of God (Jeremiah 50:29) will lead to catastrophic judgment upon the Western world (Jeremiah 50:28), including the United States (read Isaiah 18, Jeremiah 50-51, & Revelation 18 for an in-depth picture).

Group one–pro sin:

Group two–anti-God:

Group three–just to think about:

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Busy week of storms, powerful earthquakes in Far East

August 9th, 2009 Comments off

Two strong earthquakes belted Japan this week, the first being a magnitude 6.5 quake that was followed up 5 days later by an even stronger 7.1 magnitude jolt. By comparison, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 1995 killed 6,400 people, so these are powerful movements of the earth.

Bad weather is hitting the Asian world as well, where over a million people in China have been forced to evacuate as typhoon Morakot is leveling houses, hotels, and other inhabitable buildings. In India, monsoon rains caused a landslide that has buried at least 43 people alive.  Following a landslide in Taiwan, 600 people are missing. In Indonesia, the powerful Krakatoa volcano, which once killed 36,500 people during an eruption, has show signs of springing back to life.

Even the east coast of the United States was hit with an earthquake this week when a relatively minor 3.2 magnitude shaker was felt in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Among other signs Jesus gave so that we would know when His return is near, He mentioned earthquakes (Matthew 24:7; Mark 13:8; Luke 21:11) and violent storms coming from the seas (Luke 21:25). There are also passages of Scripture that could indicate the effects of massive volcanic eruptions (Joel 2; Revelation 6 & 8, among others).

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Family vs family: a sign of things to come

August 8th, 2009 Comments off

At the midpoint of the Tribulation the Antichrist will claim to be God (2 Thessalonians 2:4; Daniel 11:36; Revelation 13:5-6), and with the help of the False Prophet unsaved people will believe him (Revelation 13:12-17). The Antichrist will then make it his mission to kill the Jews and Christians who are on earth during that time (Daniel 7:21, 25; Revelation 13:7, 12;13, 20:4; Matthew 24:9; Mark 13:9, 12-13; Luke 21:12-17; John 16:2).

Amazingly, people will turn in their own family members for being Christians and hand them over to be killed (Mark 13:9-13). With that in mind I am going to occasionally post some headlines showing that the natural love between family members is eroding quickly in our culture. It will be no surprise that millions of believers are given over to the executioner by “loved” ones.

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