The World Council of Churches (WCC) announced that it launched an Ecumenical Peace Advocacy Network to build a just and sustainable peace, engaging churches, ecumenical organizations and civil society. The WCC claims to have over 300 member churches representing 500 million people. The Church of Rome is an official observer, but not a member. The WCC also has ties with the United Nations. Will the WCC plan bring real peace?

After a 20 year negotiation, the Church of Rome has negotiated the right to have Catholic mass in the building known as the Cenacle. It is in the area where the Church of God on Jerusalem's Western Hill once stood. This is believed to be the location of the earliest Christian church building. How does the Bible define the 'temple of God' in the New Testament? Could this be the area where the 'man of sin' will sit in the "temple of God' that Bible prophecy discusses in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4?

Various Protestant scholars believe that the Bible requires that a third temple in Jerusalem will be built near the start of the tribulation. What did Jesus, Daniel, Paul, and John really write about this? Are there different Greek words translated as 'temple' in English? If so, do they always mean a physical building? What did Haggai and Ezra write about the temple and the work? Can sacrifices resume without a Jewish temple in Jerusalem?

Do all sin? Do all Christians sin? Is there a sin that will not be forgiven? What is the unpardonable sin? How does one receive forgiveness? What about those that backslide or fall away? Does mercy triumph over judgment? What does the parable of the prodigal son teach us? What are the two ways Christians can commit the unpardonable sin?

In Matthew 25 Jesus tells the parable of the servants given talents. What are/were talents? How valuable were they? What do Christians have that are of great value? Do many who are Christians hide their talents? Was the one who buried his talent cowardly? Does any of this have to do with the Kingdom of God? Is the Parable of the Minas in Luke 19 related?

What does the BIBLE teach about prayer? What should you pray for? What if what you want is difficult? What if what you want seems impossible? Should Jesus be part of your prayers? Does fasting play any role? What about healing. Dr. Thiel goes over 14 tips for more effective prayer and reviews his list of 28 tips. This is the second part of a two-part sermon.

Fatima was the name of Muhammed's favorite daughter as well as the location of a town in Portugual that had six monthly visits from a 'Lady' in 1917. What was really seen at Fatima? Why is Fatima important? What really appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Are their ecumenical plans and concerns related to this? How does any of this tie in with biblical and other prophecy? What type of sign or wonder was Fatima? Why do Christians need to know about this?

Who was Jesus? Why did He come to earth? What message did He bring? Did Jesus teach and keep the Ten Commandments? Why is the kingdom of God mystery? Why did Jesus speak in parables? Is there evidence outside the Bible that He existed? What did Josephus, Tactitus, and Suetonius write? How will Jesus return? Could the Beast be a 'false christ'?

What is the work of God in these end times? The gospel of the kingdom will be preached to the world as a witness. Who will lead the final phase of the work? How do biblical and non-biblical prophecies play a role? How does Satan and his plans fit into this? Public proclamation by a church, persecution of its members, the work of the two witnesses, and the three angels' messages are part of the final phase of the work. ...

Jesus foretold persecution. Many are aware of some of the early persecutions, but few understand what teachings true Christians were persecuted for in the fourth century and beyond--some may seem shocking. At least two major persecutions are prophesied to come. Which doctrines are expected to be causes for the coming persecutions? ...

May is considered Mary's month by various Catholics. On May 13, 1917, a Lady appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Pope Francis has asked for his pontificate to be consecrated to Mary. Prophecies in Isaiah 47 and Revelation 18 tell of a woman involved with signs and enchantments. Could you be affected by Marian apparitions?

Is there an agenda to turn your children and/or grandchildren away from biblical morality and towards practices promoted by homosexuals? What does the Bible teach about cross-dressing? What does the Bible call homosexual acts? Are lesbian acts condemned in the Bible? What should you do? What should parents do? 

Pope Francis has spoken about unity and his ecumenical agenda. He has also claimed the devil is "the father of division. He is the one who always divides." Is that true? Pope Francis prayed for 'Mary' to unite Christians--is that something that the Bible teaches? Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has called those opposed to his ecumenical efforts "unacceptably fanatical." Does the Bible teach that true Christian unity comes before or after Jesus returns? ...

Are you aware of the ecumenical movement? Do you understand the biblical dangers of it? Do you know what the World Council of Churches is supposed to be all about? Are you aware what has been happening recently with the Eastern Orthodox? Did you know that in December 2013, Pope Francis' representative essentially eliminated a 'conservative order' and said that they needed to abide by Vatican II? Will there be signs and wonders that will help bring about ecumenical unity? ...

Some cardinals and other members of the Roman Catholic clergy are concerned that Pope Francis has deviated from its traditional positions on matters such as homosexuality, salvation, fornication, remarriage, and other doctrines. Australian Cardinal George Pell even mentioned 'antipopes' when discussing Pope Francis. North American Cardinal Raymond Burke has raised many concerns about Francis' pontificate. Did Catholic saints teach that popes could become heretics? Will the final pope not be Catholic? ...

Where is Iraq mentioned in mentioned in the Bible? Will the end time Babylon be based in Iraq? Do Sunni forces in Iraq want an Islamic caliphate? Will Iraq be involved in terrorism against the USA and UK? Will Iraq end up supporting the King of the South of Bible prophecy in Daniel 11:40? What about the Kurds? What is ahead for Iraq?

There are many proposals for peace in the Middle East. Many peace deals have been proposed and several agreed to. Yet, the area is full of war and conflict. Will bombing Islamic extremists bring peace? Will temporary cease-fire agreements bring peace? Will a caliphate that certain Muslims advocate bring peace?  ...

How is the final Babylon forming? An interfaith prayer service was held in Vatican City for the first time involving Jews, Catholics, Lutherans, Eastern Orthodox, and Muslims. Readings from texts, including the Bible and Qu'ran took place. Does the Bible encourage or warn against this type of Babylonian unity? Are Protestants such as Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland are endorsing something dangerous? Could Pope Francis be the 'False Prophet' that the Bible warns against?

Although Bishops of Rome have long venerated Mary the mother of Jesus, starting with Pope Francis we have seen a shift in emphasis towards Marianism. Where was the first place he visited outside Vatican City after being named pontiff? Is Pope Francis a Marian pope? Should he have had his pontificate entrusted to the 'Lady of Fatima'? Does he look like a lamb?

What is sin? What is godly repentance? Christians are to overcome sin. This video extensively quotes the Bible to learn how Christians are to overcome sin.