We are seeing riots and protests across the USA, protests and skirmishes in Hong Kong, and another potential intifada with the Palestinians over Israel's annexation plans. Could any of this be related to the beginning of sorrows Jesus mentioned in Matthew 24? What about rider of the red horse of war of the apocalypse? Is ethic group prophesied to be against ethnic group according to the Orthodox Jewish Bible? Did the red horse begin the ride in the 20th century? …
Is Jesus the Archangel Michael?
Is the one we call Jesus the Christ the archangel called Michael? Both the Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) and the Seventh-day Adventists (SDAs) teach this is so. Do the scriptures that Jws and SDAs point to prove that? Or does the Bible teach something else? Did Ellen G. White really teach Jesus was Michael in her book 'The Great Controversy'? Have 21st century SDAs also taught Jesus is the archangel Michael? …
Will Americans and Brits Starve as the Chinese Eat?
According to the University of Chicago NORC poll in its 'COVID Impact Survey,' many in the USA are now worried that they may not have enough to eat. The USA is also experiencing food price inflation and could be facing meat shortages. At the same time, Chinese purchases of American pork have soared. Are famines coming to North Americans and the British-descended peoples of the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand? …
COVID 19: Prelude to a New World Order?
Could COVID-19 be a prelude to a better society, a better new world order? Some think so. Will the novel coronavirus kill the 'New World Order' that people like Pat Buchanon dread? Should we 'beware of plans to build back better'? Are more in Europe looking for an authoritarian leader now? Will Europe get one? What does the Bible teach? What about the coming, 'time of Jacob's trouble,' the Great Tribulation, and final 'time of the Gentiles'? …
COVID-19: The End of American Exceptionalism?
Could government actions related to COVID-19 be showing the end of American exceptionalism? The USA used to at least give lip service to its the Bill of Rights in its Constitution. But now, not so much. What do the first, fourth, and fourteenth amendments to the US Constitution supposedly guarantee? Tucker Carlson stated, "For 250 years, Americans have enjoyed the unfettered right to practice their faith …
Lessons from 'Groundhog Day'
Groundhog Day is a popular American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2nd, that science shows is essentially based on a myth. In 1993, there was a movie starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors titled 'Groundhog Day.' It has become a cultural icon in a sense in the USA. In the movie, Phil ends up in a time loop where everyday is February 2nd. This goes on for at least ten years. …
Cardinal: Coronavirus could be the end of the European Union
Following statements from various political leaders, Luxembourg Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich voiced concerns that COVID-19 could lead to the end of the European Union as nationalism is pushing out European solidarity. Could the EU break apart? Could the Euro collapse? Does the Bible tell of unity problems for Europe in Daniel 2? Does the Bible teach that Europe will reorganize and give its power to a totalitarian dictator called the Beast from the sea? …
'Get Ready: The World is About to Need You'
According to a secular source, related to COVID-19, Matt Smith wrote, "We could have been better prepared." He also went over many issues, including lockdowns, illness, and deaths that should be anticipated related to COVID-19. But he then said, "Get ready. The world is about to need you." Are you willing to step up spiritually and support the Philadelphian work? Most end time Christians are prophesied not to do so. …
COVID 19 is NOT the End, but could it be TEOTWAKI?
The novel coronavirus called COVID-19 is wreaking havoc around the world. Many states of the USA as well as countries in Europe are on lockdown with shelter in place /shelter in residence requirements. In France, a form is required when you are not at your house. In Spain, drones are being used to warn people who are outside to got back to their homes--does that bring up feelings of 'Big Brother'? …
COVID-19 Leading to 666?
The novel coronavirus of Wuhan, China fame, is now called COVID-19. It has also been called the 'Coronapocalypse.' Does COVID-19 have any prophetic ramifications? What did Jesus teach about pestilences and sorrows in the Olivet prophecy in Matthew 24? Could COVID-19 be the ride of the fourth horseman of the Apocalypse? Why was this type of disease expected according to the Old Testament prophecies in Deuteronomy and Leviticus? What has the US Centers for Disease Control warned about? …
The Original Apostle's Creed?
Roman and Eastern Orthodox Catholics, Lutherans, and various others except versions of something referred to as the "Apostles' Creed." Were any of these creeds actually spoken by the original apostles? Do any of the creeds come directly from the Bible? When was the Nicene Creed adopted? How important is that to the Greek Orthodox? What did Emperor Theodosius do in 380 A.D.? Was Jesus' claimed descent into Hades part of it? …
Facial Recognition and Christian Persecution?
Will facial recognition systems help the coming European Beast of the Sea (Revelation 13) power gain totalitarian control? Are steps being taken along those lines? Is Europe in the process of putting together a massive database to surveil all that they can? What about Prüm? Might USA be involved with this? Could this result in Christian persecution? …
Wipe Out Humans to Save the Earth?
Some of the irreligious consider that human beings are parasites and the universe would be better of with less of them. Professor Patrician MacCormack wrote a book titled 'The Ahuman Manifesto' where she blames nearly all problems on white heterosexual males and advocates phasing out human reproduction to save the planet. Are humans capable of destroying the planet? What did Jesus say and do? …
Trump's Deal of the Century and Daniel 9:27?
On January 28, 2020, the Trump Administration revealed its Mideast peace plan, which Donald Trump has referred to as the 'deal of the century.' Could it have prophetic ramifications? Could it be the 'peace deal' of Daniel 9:26-27? While many Israeli politicians (such as Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gatz, Rafael Minnes) like the deal, various Jewish religious leaders (including the Temple Institute) have raised objections. What have Protestants and the World Council of Churches said about it? Will Jerusalem be divided?
Brexit Happened: Now What?
At 11:00 pm January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally left the European Union. Many celebrated, while many mourned. Nigel Farage stated, "This is the greatest moment in modern British history." What will happen to the United Kingdom? Will the UK be involved in trade deals with the United States of America and the Europeans? Will the UK regret the BRitish Exit (Brexit) from the EU?What will happen with the European Union? …
Biological Warfare and Prophecy
Is biological warfare possible? Was it prophesied? Scientists have long warned that pathogenic organisms like the coronavirus could be weaponized. Furthermore, back in 2017, there were concerns that the biological research facility being constructed in Wuhan, China was risky and that a coronavirus from it could be released. On January 25, 2020, China's President Xi Jinping publicly
2020s: The Best of Times or the Worst of Times?
Are these the best of times or the worst of times? Are they really different than past times? Will the decade of the 2020s be the best of times or the worst of times? Which should it be for Philadelphian Christians? It has been claimed that 2019 was "the best year in human history"--why? Forbes has claimed "The 2020s might be the worst decade in U.S. history?" What is going right? What is better now?
Is Donald Trump fulfilling Ezekiel 32 related to Iran?
On December 27, 2019, Iranian-connected individuals were believed to have killed an American contractor. On Sunday, December 29, 2019, US President Donald Trump ordered a strike in Iraq that killed dozens of Iranian supporting Iraqis. The next two days there were protests at the US Embassy in Iraq. Then on January 2, 2020, US President authorized a drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, …