A couple of years ago, Germany ordered its cities and villages to build facilities to house refugees. Many in rural areas are not being used. What might happen to them? In the mid-20th century, the old Radio Church of God taught "Slave labor camps are coming back." Later this
Fires and the Wrath of God
Fires have hit many places, Significant wildfires have hit California. Shortly after the start of the Thomas Fire, California Governor Jerry Brown warned that US President did not have "the fear of the wrath of God." Does God use fire to encourage people to change? What are some of the scriptures associated with fire in the Bible? What is sin? What are some of the scriptures associated with the wrath of God in the New Testament?
Jerusalem, Donald Trump, and Prophecy
On December 6, 2017, US President Donald Trump fulfilled a campaign promise related to the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. This brought anger, protests, and rockets from some Palestinians. It also brought condemnation from European allies--it has been claimed to be disruptive and even catastrophic. The Palestinian President (Mahmoud Abbas) said that this
Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2018?
The world is changing in many unsettling ways. Are the prophecies in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 coming to pass? Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2018? Does the 70th anniversary of the official founding of the State of Israel in 1948 suggest so? Some think so. What has Hal Lindsey said about 1948? What about the budding of a fig tree? How long is a generation? What are the signs and events
Blockchain, Karl Guttenberg, and 666
American Express just announced a deal with Ripple related to using its blockchain technology. No longer confined to Bitcoin, blockchain technology is moving towards the mainstream. Former German Economic and later Defense Minister, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has long been an adviser to Ripple and has plans for internationally-expanding the use of blockchain money.
Hanukkah, Tradition, and Prophecy
The Jewish festival known as Hanukkah normally occurs in December each year. This is something that Jesus appeared to observe according to John's gospel. Do you know much about this holiday? Is the was many Jews celebrate now biblically acceptable? What does Maccabees mean? What did Antiochus Epiphanes do to the Jews?
Ecumenism and the ride of the White Horse of the Apocalypse
Instead of a celebration of a separation from Rome, many celebrated the 500 anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 theses as an ecumenical time to come together. Vatican, Eastern Orthodox, and and Protestant leaders made positive comments about the 500th anniversary. When does the Bible teach Christian unity is to come about? Is the ecumenical movement good or, instead consistent with something that Jesus warned about? Are Christians to come out of spiritual Babylon and be separate?
Ten Kings, Catalonia, and the Future of Europe
There are problems within the European Union. Places, like Catalonia want to be independent of their nation (in the case of Catalonia, it declared independence from Spain--but Spanish King Felipe VI and the Spanish invoking of its constitutional article 155 oppose this). The European Union does is concerned that these types of separations would render the EU ungovernable.
Are super volcanoes a real threat?
Are super volcanoes, such as Yellowstone in the USA or various ones in New Zealand a real threat? If so, what type of threat? Are super volcano issues consistent with biblical prophecies? If so, which ones? Could the eruption of a supervolcano make the USA, New Zealand, or other lands vulnerable to takeover in the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21).
Donald Trump, Warmongering, and the Red Horse of War
Various Europeans believe that Donald Trump has been 'warmongering' related to North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. They believe that Europe must lead and the US President learn from Europe. Jesus spoke of a time called the "beginning of sorrows" that included wars and rumors of war, are we ...
US Dollar being challenged by Gold-Petro-Yuan
The US dollar has been the world's primary reserve currency for decades. Is this about to change? What is going on with the Chinese yuan and oil and gold? What do the BRICS nations want? What did Venezuela do? Do the Europeans want to dislodge the US dollar as the world's primary reserve currency? Does US debt play any role?
Hurricanes and Prophecy
Hurricane Harvey dropped the greatest amount of rainfall in any USA storm. Hurricane Irma was the strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic. Hurricane Irma wiped out most of the island of Barbuda, caused a million to lose power in Puerto Rico, devastated St. Martin's, hit Cuba, and hit Florida. A news headline stated " 'Nature’s gone crazy': Winds, fire, floods and quakes plague North America." Is there any tie to prophecy? Are heavy winds and rains discussed in the Bible?
Who does Vladimir Putin and the Bible say will rule the world?
Orwell's 1984 by 2024?
In 1949, the late George Orwell wrote a disturbing book about a totalitarian government called "nineteen-eighty four." Despite laws that are supposed to protect freedom of speech and religion, we are seeing governments taking steps consistent with those that Geroge Orwell warned against. We are also seeing this in the media, academia, and in private companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. With the advent of technology, totalitarianism beyond what Orwell wrote is possible. Does the Bible teach the coming a totalitarian state …
The New World Order Is Leaving the US Behind
Bloomberg reported that the New World Order is leaving the USA behind. Other secular news sources are also reporting the rise of a new world order and decline of the influence of the USA. What about NAFTA, the Paris Accords, TPP, TWO, and NATO? Russia, China, and Europe are all working towards reducing dominance of the USA
Did Jesus fail?
World Net Daily editor concluded that former US President Jimmy Carter claimed that Jesus failed. Jesus was not accepted by His religious leaders, betrayed by His disciples, and killed by the Romans. Did Jesus fail or what His death and sacrifice part of God's plan? What is His plan now? Is it happening?
Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?
Vatican-Trump European Apocalypse
Land of 'Free' Abortions and Debt
False Conversion
Are you truly converted? Is it possible to call Jesus "Lord" and not be a Christian? What is sin? Do real Christians keep the Ten Commandments? Are you saved by grace? What about works? Were there false conversions in the New Testament? Are modern churches affected by the doctrines of some who were falsely converted in the first and second centuries?