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101 Last Days Prophecies By Ray Comfort
Part 2
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Ray Comfort, Nostradamus: Attack on America, Gainesville, FL, Bridge-Logos Publishers, 2001.
By Ray Comfort
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, in Jesus' day there were only an estimated 170 to 400 million people on the entire planet.
Visit:
Historical Estimates of World Population (census.gov)
* The World Factbook 2002 - China (cia)
* Chinese Dragon Awakens (washington times)
* China's New Missile 'Warning to U.S.' (world net daily)
* China's Strength 'Important New Reality' in Asia-Pacific Region (american forces)
* Rumsfeld: China's Military Buildup a Threat (washington post)
* Will China's Lust for Power Bring War to America? (cbn)
* China Seeks Defense Upgrade With Arab States (menl)
* China: U.S. Must Back Off (cnn)
* China Threatens Reprisal Over US Import Curbs (ft)
Population explosion predicted (Revelation 7:9, 14). The apostle John, who wrote the Book of Revelation, was told the number of an army in the last days - two hundred 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.
Visit:
* USA Population Nears 300 Million (sfgate)
* Weapon of Mass Population (sp times)
The nations would bud (Luke 21:29-33). In Scripture, the tree is often used figuratively of a nation (Ezekiel 31:3-6; Daniel 4:20-22). During the past century we have seen the end of the colonial era and the rapid growth in the number of newly formed independent nations.
Visit:
The United Nations and Decolonization
Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations, would exist in the last days - but only as a lowly third world nation (Ezekiel 29:14-16). Today, as predicted, 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 then Austria. Yet, Egypt's Gross Domestic Product is only one-fifth of Austria's GDP.
Visit:
* Egypt's Tourism Turnaround (bbc)
Earthquakes occurring in diverse places predicted.
(Matthew 24:7).
For updated news & links visit:
EarthQuakes (harpazo network)
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, nuns, and monks from marrying. The Orthodox Church, as well as Hindus, Buddhists, and other religious groups also impose mandatory celibacy for certain orders.
Visit:
* 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)
* Priest Celibacy (cbs58)
Deceptive signs and wonders would abound
(Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9).
Visit:
Last Days Revival or the Great Apostasy (harpazo network)
Youth would become increasingly rebellious
(2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12).
For updated news & links visit:
Rebellious Youth (harpazo network)
There would be many involved in travel (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, in our day millions travel to and fro great distances every year.
Visit:
* Travel Statistics and Trends (tia)
The rise of anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Joel 3:2; Zechariah 12:2-3). In the 1940s, Hitler tried to exterminate every Jew. And in the final 3 1⁄2 years of the Tribulation, Antichrist will turn on the Jews and attempt the same.
For updated news & links visit:
Anti-Semitism (harpazo network)
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 martyed during the past century than during any other period in history.
For updated news & links visit:
Persecution (harpazo network)
Humanity would become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5).
For updated news & links visit:
Lovers of Pleasure (harpazo network)
Homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age (Luke 17:28-30; Genesis 19).
Ask your grandparents if there were such things as Gay Pride parades in their day.
For updated news & links visit:
Homosexuality (harpazo network)
The Hebrew language would be restored (Zephaniah 3:9). Remarkable, but today Hebrew is once again the official language of Israel.
Ultimately, when Christ returns to set up His kingdom, all people will share one speech. Not only will one language be restored, as it was before Babel (Genesis 11:1), but all people will call on the Lord with one accord.
The Ethiopian Jews would return to Israel (Zephaniah 3:10).
At least 60,000 Ethiopian Jews have returned during the past 20 years.
For updated news & links visit:
Ethiopian Jews Return (harpazo network)
Substantial wealth and luxuries foreseen (James 5:1-3; Revelation 3:17; Revelation 18). It is interesting that 40 years ago some authorities forecasted 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 indicated 2000 years ago.
Despite increases in wealth, disparity between the wealthy and poor would continue to increase (Revelation 6:6). In Scripture, oil and wine often denote luxurious abundance (Proverbs 21:17; Joel 2:24; Revelation 18:13). Therefore this prophecy indicates that the wealthy will continue to flourish while the poor can scarcely afford bread.
Thirty years ago, the world's richest 20% had 30 times the income of the poorest quintile. Today the ratio is 60 to 1. That means that the top 20% account for 85% of the world income, while the bottom billion's share is only 1.4%.
For updated news & links visit:
Disparity Between the Rich & Poor (harpazo network)
Stress would increase because of selfishness (2 Timothy 3:1-2). In verse 1 of 2 Timothy 3, the Greek word chalepos can be translated perilous or difficult or grievous or stressful. The main reason for this stress is because "men will be lovers of themselves."
Visit:
* The American Institute of Stress
Religious cults would mushroom (Matthew 24:5, 11; 2 Peter 2:1).
Numerous cults have emerged in these last days.
Visit:
Apologetics Index
* Mormonism (carm)
* Jehovah's Witnesses (carm)
* A Cult is a Cult (the berean call)
* Buddhist Prayer Wheel to Top New WTC? (world net daily)
The returning Jews would once again use the ancient shekel for commerce (Ezekiel 45:12; Amos 8:5). Amazingly, the shekel is now Israel's official currency.
Visit:
The American Israel Numismatic Association
A large asteroid or meteorite predicted to hit the earth during the Tribulation (Revelation 8:10-11). In 2002, an asteroid the size of a football field passed extremely close to Earth, remaining undetected until days later.
For updated news & links visit:
Asteroid (harpazo network)
Nuclear energy foreseen (Revelation 8:10-11). While this prophecy is clearly a divine judgment, it is interesting that an asteroid or comet strike could easily breach nuclear power plants which are commonly located near large bodies of water. This would contaminate (make bitter) vast waterways.
Plans to rebuild the temple in Israel anticipated (Revelation 11:1-2; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4; Matthew 24:15). Preparations by the Temple Institute are nearly complete.
Visit:
The Temple Institute
* Temple Mount Faithful (tmf)
* Group Wants to Lay Temple Cornerstone (ha'aretz)
* Ephod Garment for the Uniform of High Priest Completed (temple institute)
* Government of Israel Reopens the Temple Mount to Non-Moslems (tmf)
A red heifer without blemish must be born and sacrificed to purify the temple in Israel (Numbers 19:2, 3, 5, 9). A kosher red heifer was born in 2002 and remains without blemish!
Visit:
Red Heifer Born in Israel! (templeinstitute.org)
The temple sacrifices would be reinstitued in Israel in the last days (Daniel 9:27; Daniel 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 all the temple furniture and vessels. There are also several hundred young Jewish men in training for the Levitical priesthood.
Visit:
* Temple Mount Faithful Movement 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)
In the last days, Israel would be surrounded by enemy Nations. (Psalm 83:4-8).
Visit:
Psalm 83 & the Confederacy of Hate (harpazo network)
Israel would remain invincible except during the Great Tribulation (Zechariah 12:6-9). Even during those last 3 1⁄2 years, when it looks like Israel will be destroyed, the Lord shall deliver Israel from the hands of her enemies. (Jeremiah 30:3-7; Zechariah 14; Mark 13:14-20).
Since 1948, Israel has been attacked in three major wars and six lesser wars, yet despite being vastly outnumbered, they have destroyed all attacking foes.
For updated news & links visit:
Israel @ War (harpazo network)
In the last days, fallen angels would mingle with mankind (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:1-4). This may account for the explosion of ET/Alien abduction reports during the last 50 years.
Visit:
Ufos & Aliens - What In The Heavens Is Going On? (harpazo network)
* 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)
The majority of those in the last days church would be lukewarm, wealthy, complacent and would be vomited into tribulation (Revelation 3:14-16). Polls reveal that a high percentage of professing Christians deny that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Many even deny that Jesus is God.
For updated news & links visit:
Lukewarm Christians (harpazo network)
There would be a move towards a one-world religion.
(Revelation 13:8,12; Revelation 17).
For updated news & links visit:
One Lie to Rule Them All (harpazo network)
* Papal Perspective: a Biblical Analysis (harpazo network)
* 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)
* Interfaith Group Jerusalem Peace Rally (upi)
* 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)
Many 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 in Eucharistic monstrances. Jesus also warned that this deception would be acompanied by great signs and wonders (Matthew 24:23-27). Currently, Eucharistic miracles are reported around the globe.
Read appendix A and B of the book Messages From Heaven
online @ www.eternal-productions.org
or The Eucharist - A Biblical Review (harpazo network)
Visit:
Eucharistic Adoration (therealpresence.org)
* Pope Calls Worldwide Synod of Bishops on Eucharist (zenit)
* New Focus on the Eucharist (catholic herald)
* Eucharist Adoration News
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 claims that she is the Mother of the Church, the Lady of All Nations, the Co-Redemptrix, and the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Visit:
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)
* John Paul II Commends Peace of World to Mary (zenit)
* Pope Stresses Need to Pray the Rosary-Urges Confidence in the Virgin Mary (zenit)
* John Paul II Entrusts Future of Europe to Mary (zenit)
The woman would also embody 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."
Visit:
* Vatican City Celebrates 75 Years as a Sovereign State (ewtn)
* A Woman Rides The Beast (Book) (the berean call)
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.
Visit:
www.harpazo.net/Queen.html to read the booklet Queen of All.
This female impostor would come in Christ's name seducing His followers to commit idolatry (Revelation 2:20-22; 17:4,5).
The apparition of Mary encourages millions to bow down to her statues and visit her shrines. Worldwide, she also stresses the importance of worshiping the Eucharist.
* Pope: Mary's Tears Are a Call to Conversion and Peace (zenit)
The Lady of Kingdoms would deceive God's people.
Ultimately, the Lord would expose her true identity (Isaiah 47).
It is provocative that an apparition of Mary entitled "The Lady of Nations" has initiated Catholics to petition the pope to declare her Co-Redemptrix. Nearly 7 million petitions have been sent to the pope urging him to declare her Co-Redemptrix.
For updated news & links visit:
the Lady (harpazo network)
Epidemic drug use predicted (Revelation 9:21). The Greek word translated sorceries is pharmakeia which refers to drug use, both illegal drugs and mind-altering drugs.
For updated news & links visit:
Drug Use (harpazo network)
Sorceries - referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive - are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; Revelation 18:23; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15)
For updated news & links visit:
Sorceries (harpazo network)
Israel would be partitioned by other nations (Joel 3:2; Daniel 11:39). This has been a top priority for the United Nations since Israel's statehood. Currently, the West Bank, the Golan Heights, and Gaza, have been divided up into Jewish and Palestinian settlements.
Visit:
* Israel Accepts U.S. Demand Of PA State In 2004 (menl)
* Kofi Annan Calls For International 'Buffer' Force for Israel (ha'aretz)
* Bush: The Holy Land Must Be Divided (israeli insider)
* U.S. Wants Timetable For Outpost Evacuation (menl)
A global arms race would occur (Joel 3:9-14; Revelation 16:14).
Never in history have so many nations stockpiled armaments.
For updated news & links visit:
Global Arms Race (harpazo network)
Atomic fission anticipated (2 Peter 3:10-12). The Greek word translated elements is stoicheion which refers to the Greek letters: alpha, beta, gamma, etc. These are fundamental particles and rays of the atomic nuclei which are emitted from a molecule during radioactive decay. Peter predicted these elements would "melt with fervent heat" when the earth and the heavens are "dissolved" by fire. Today we understand that if the elements of the atom are loosed, there would be an enormous release of heat and energy (radiation).
Financial systems would depend on numbers not cash (Revelation 13:17-18).
For updated news & links visit:
Cashless Society (harpazo network)
Environmental devastation of the planet foreseen (Revelation 11:18). Our generation has done more to ravage the environment than any previous generation.
For updated news & links visit:
Environmental Devastation (harpazo network)
A global economic system would exist ( Revelation 13:17; 18:3, 11 , 19 , 23 ). Today, globalists in every level of government are seeking to unite the world. Connecting the world monetarily is crucial to their goal.
For updated news & links visit:
Global Economic System (harpazo network)
There would be "signs in the sun" (Luke 21:25).
This could refer to the increase in sunspots and solar flares.
For updated news & links visit:
Signs in the Sun (harpazo network)
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.
God predicted that His name would be great among the nations (Malachi 1:11; Philippians 2:9-11). As we begin the 3rd millennium, nearly 2 billion people profess to be Christians.
Ironically, over one billion Muslims regard Jesus as the Christ and the only sinless prophet, though they deny His claims that He rose from the dead and that He is divine.
Most of the remaining population regard Jesus as the greatest prophet and teacher ever. As foretold, no other name compares to the fame ascribed to Jesus Christ.
Jesus predicted 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.
Visit:
United Bible Societies (biblesociety.org)
Despite the Bible's numerous warnings and last days prophecies, most people would be taken off guard when these events culminate (Luke 21:35-36; 1 Thessalonians 5:2).
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.
Visit:
Warning! In Case of Disappearance (harpazo network)
The Rapture (harpazo network)
After the Rapture (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).
In addition, the Bible indicates that after a chastening period (the Tribulation) multitudes from Egypt to Assyria (Iraq and surrounding nations) would call upon the name of the Lord and be saved (Isaiah 19:16-25).
Today, the seeds of the gospel are being spread in every nation - including the Middle East!
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.
Visit:
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)
* New Mideast Peace Bids - A Pocket Guide (ha'aretz)
* Camp David: Bush, Jordanian King Continue Work on Mideast Peace (fox news)
* A Guide to the Mideast 'Road Map' (washington post)
The final generation would be open to receiving a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads (Revelation 13:16). Consider how the up and coming generation is tattooed, pierced and marked with all kinds of insignia.
For updated news & links visit:
The Mark of the Beast (harpazo network)
Some professing Christians would give 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 doctrines contradict the Word of God.
Visit:
Apparitions of Mary and Other Supernatural Phenomena (eternal productions)
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).
Jesus also predicted that there would be many hypocrites within the church (Matthew 24:48-51; Matthew 7:22-23).
Visit:
Let Us Reason Ministries
* Christians No Different From The World (raiders news)
* New York City Church Holds 'Clown Eucharist' (layman)
* Anglican Church of England Will Allow Gay Clergy to “Marry” (lifesite)
* Church Sex Abuse Case May Involve 24 Children (cnn)
* Preachers and Porn (msnbc)
* Anglicans Warn of Split Over Gays (cnn)
* Church 'Faces Gay Hunger Strike' (bbc)
* 'Bible as Hate Speech' Bill (world net daily)
* Episcopalians Approve Gay Bishop (cnn)
* Major Sex Abuse Uncovered in Anglican Church (the age)
* Gay Bishop-Elect: 'I Do Believe This Is Of The Spirit' (cnn)
* Preacher Remains Defiant in his Heretical Religious Views (agape press)
Part 2
Eternal Productions
Hosting provided by :: the Harpazo Network
Ray Comfort, Nostradamus: Attack on America, Gainesville, FL, Bridge-Logos Publishers, 2001.
By Ray Comfort
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, in Jesus' day there were only an estimated 170 to 400 million people on the entire planet.
Visit:
Historical Estimates of World Population (census.gov)
* The World Factbook 2002 - China (cia)
* Chinese Dragon Awakens (washington times)
* China's New Missile 'Warning to U.S.' (world net daily)
* China's Strength 'Important New Reality' in Asia-Pacific Region (american forces)
* Rumsfeld: China's Military Buildup a Threat (washington post)
* Will China's Lust for Power Bring War to America? (cbn)
* China Seeks Defense Upgrade With Arab States (menl)
* China: U.S. Must Back Off (cnn)
* China Threatens Reprisal Over US Import Curbs (ft)
Population explosion predicted (Revelation 7:9, 14). The apostle John, who wrote the Book of Revelation, was told the number of an army in the last days - two hundred 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.
Visit:
* USA Population Nears 300 Million (sfgate)
* Weapon of Mass Population (sp times)
The nations would bud (Luke 21:29-33). In Scripture, the tree is often used figuratively of a nation (Ezekiel 31:3-6; Daniel 4:20-22). During the past century we have seen the end of the colonial era and the rapid growth in the number of newly formed independent nations.
Visit:
The United Nations and Decolonization
Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations, would exist in the last days - but only as a lowly third world nation (Ezekiel 29:14-16). Today, as predicted, 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 then Austria. Yet, Egypt's Gross Domestic Product is only one-fifth of Austria's GDP.
Visit:
* Egypt's Tourism Turnaround (bbc)
Earthquakes occurring in diverse places predicted.
(Matthew 24:7).
For updated news & links visit:
EarthQuakes (harpazo network)
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, nuns, and monks from marrying. The Orthodox Church, as well as Hindus, Buddhists, and other religious groups also impose mandatory celibacy for certain orders.
Visit:
* 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)
* Priest Celibacy (cbs58)
Deceptive signs and wonders would abound
(Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9).
Visit:
Last Days Revival or the Great Apostasy (harpazo network)
Youth would become increasingly rebellious
(2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12).
For updated news & links visit:
Rebellious Youth (harpazo network)
There would be many involved in travel (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, in our day millions travel to and fro great distances every year.
Visit:
* Travel Statistics and Trends (tia)
The rise of anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Joel 3:2; Zechariah 12:2-3). In the 1940s, Hitler tried to exterminate every Jew. And in the final 3 1⁄2 years of the Tribulation, Antichrist will turn on the Jews and attempt the same.
For updated news & links visit:
Anti-Semitism (harpazo network)
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 martyed during the past century than during any other period in history.
For updated news & links visit:
Persecution (harpazo network)
Humanity would become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5).
For updated news & links visit:
Lovers of Pleasure (harpazo network)
Homosexuality would be flaunted at the end of the age (Luke 17:28-30; Genesis 19).
Ask your grandparents if there were such things as Gay Pride parades in their day.
For updated news & links visit:
Homosexuality (harpazo network)
The Hebrew language would be restored (Zephaniah 3:9). Remarkable, but today Hebrew is once again the official language of Israel.
Ultimately, when Christ returns to set up His kingdom, all people will share one speech. Not only will one language be restored, as it was before Babel (Genesis 11:1), but all people will call on the Lord with one accord.
The Ethiopian Jews would return to Israel (Zephaniah 3:10).
At least 60,000 Ethiopian Jews have returned during the past 20 years.
For updated news & links visit:
Ethiopian Jews Return (harpazo network)
Substantial wealth and luxuries foreseen (James 5:1-3; Revelation 3:17; Revelation 18). It is interesting that 40 years ago some authorities forecasted 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 indicated 2000 years ago.
Despite increases in wealth, disparity between the wealthy and poor would continue to increase (Revelation 6:6). In Scripture, oil and wine often denote luxurious abundance (Proverbs 21:17; Joel 2:24; Revelation 18:13). Therefore this prophecy indicates that the wealthy will continue to flourish while the poor can scarcely afford bread.
Thirty years ago, the world's richest 20% had 30 times the income of the poorest quintile. Today the ratio is 60 to 1. That means that the top 20% account for 85% of the world income, while the bottom billion's share is only 1.4%.
For updated news & links visit:
Disparity Between the Rich & Poor (harpazo network)
Stress would increase because of selfishness (2 Timothy 3:1-2). In verse 1 of 2 Timothy 3, the Greek word chalepos can be translated perilous or difficult or grievous or stressful. The main reason for this stress is because "men will be lovers of themselves."
Visit:
* The American Institute of Stress
Religious cults would mushroom (Matthew 24:5, 11; 2 Peter 2:1).
Numerous cults have emerged in these last days.
Visit:
Apologetics Index
* Mormonism (carm)
* Jehovah's Witnesses (carm)
* A Cult is a Cult (the berean call)
* Buddhist Prayer Wheel to Top New WTC? (world net daily)
The returning Jews would once again use the ancient shekel for commerce (Ezekiel 45:12; Amos 8:5). Amazingly, the shekel is now Israel's official currency.
Visit:
The American Israel Numismatic Association
A large asteroid or meteorite predicted to hit the earth during the Tribulation (Revelation 8:10-11). In 2002, an asteroid the size of a football field passed extremely close to Earth, remaining undetected until days later.
For updated news & links visit:
Asteroid (harpazo network)
Nuclear energy foreseen (Revelation 8:10-11). While this prophecy is clearly a divine judgment, it is interesting that an asteroid or comet strike could easily breach nuclear power plants which are commonly located near large bodies of water. This would contaminate (make bitter) vast waterways.
Plans to rebuild the temple in Israel anticipated (Revelation 11:1-2; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4; Matthew 24:15). Preparations by the Temple Institute are nearly complete.
Visit:
The Temple Institute
* Temple Mount Faithful (tmf)
* Group Wants to Lay Temple Cornerstone (ha'aretz)
* Ephod Garment for the Uniform of High Priest Completed (temple institute)
* Government of Israel Reopens the Temple Mount to Non-Moslems (tmf)
A red heifer without blemish must be born and sacrificed to purify the temple in Israel (Numbers 19:2, 3, 5, 9). A kosher red heifer was born in 2002 and remains without blemish!
Visit:
Red Heifer Born in Israel! (templeinstitute.org)
The temple sacrifices would be reinstitued in Israel in the last days (Daniel 9:27; Daniel 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 all the temple furniture and vessels. There are also several hundred young Jewish men in training for the Levitical priesthood.
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* Temple Mount Faithful Movement 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)
In the last days, Israel would be surrounded by enemy Nations. (Psalm 83:4-8).
Visit:
Psalm 83 & the Confederacy of Hate (harpazo network)
Israel would remain invincible except during the Great Tribulation (Zechariah 12:6-9). Even during those last 3 1⁄2 years, when it looks like Israel will be destroyed, the Lord shall deliver Israel from the hands of her enemies. (Jeremiah 30:3-7; Zechariah 14; Mark 13:14-20).
Since 1948, Israel has been attacked in three major wars and six lesser wars, yet despite being vastly outnumbered, they have destroyed all attacking foes.
For updated news & links visit:
Israel @ War (harpazo network)
In the last days, fallen angels would mingle with mankind (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:1-4). This may account for the explosion of ET/Alien abduction reports during the last 50 years.
Visit:
Ufos & Aliens - What In The Heavens Is Going On? (harpazo network)
* 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)
The majority of those in the last days church would be lukewarm, wealthy, complacent and would be vomited into tribulation (Revelation 3:14-16). Polls reveal that a high percentage of professing Christians deny that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Many even deny that Jesus is God.
For updated news & links visit:
Lukewarm Christians (harpazo network)
There would be a move towards a one-world religion.
(Revelation 13:8,12; Revelation 17).
For updated news & links visit:
One Lie to Rule Them All (harpazo network)
* Papal Perspective: a Biblical Analysis (harpazo network)
* 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)
* Interfaith Group Jerusalem Peace Rally (upi)
* 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)
Many 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 in Eucharistic monstrances. Jesus also warned that this deception would be acompanied by great signs and wonders (Matthew 24:23-27). Currently, Eucharistic miracles are reported around the globe.
Read appendix A and B of the book Messages From Heaven
online @ www.eternal-productions.org
or The Eucharist - A Biblical Review (harpazo network)
Visit:
Eucharistic Adoration (therealpresence.org)
* Pope Calls Worldwide Synod of Bishops on Eucharist (zenit)
* New Focus on the Eucharist (catholic herald)
* Eucharist Adoration News
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 claims that she is the Mother of the Church, the Lady of All Nations, the Co-Redemptrix, and the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Visit:
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)
* John Paul II Commends Peace of World to Mary (zenit)
* Pope Stresses Need to Pray the Rosary-Urges Confidence in the Virgin Mary (zenit)
* John Paul II Entrusts Future of Europe to Mary (zenit)
The woman would also embody 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."
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* Vatican City Celebrates 75 Years as a Sovereign State (ewtn)
* A Woman Rides The Beast (Book) (the berean call)
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.
Visit:
www.harpazo.net/Queen.html to read the booklet Queen of All.
This female impostor would come in Christ's name seducing His followers to commit idolatry (Revelation 2:20-22; 17:4,5).
The apparition of Mary encourages millions to bow down to her statues and visit her shrines. Worldwide, she also stresses the importance of worshiping the Eucharist.
* Pope: Mary's Tears Are a Call to Conversion and Peace (zenit)
The Lady of Kingdoms would deceive God's people.
Ultimately, the Lord would expose her true identity (Isaiah 47).
It is provocative that an apparition of Mary entitled "The Lady of Nations" has initiated Catholics to petition the pope to declare her Co-Redemptrix. Nearly 7 million petitions have been sent to the pope urging him to declare her Co-Redemptrix.
For updated news & links visit:
the Lady (harpazo network)
Epidemic drug use predicted (Revelation 9:21). The Greek word translated sorceries is pharmakeia which refers to drug use, both illegal drugs and mind-altering drugs.
For updated news & links visit:
Drug Use (harpazo network)
Sorceries - referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive - are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; Revelation 18:23; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15)
For updated news & links visit:
Sorceries (harpazo network)
Israel would be partitioned by other nations (Joel 3:2; Daniel 11:39). This has been a top priority for the United Nations since Israel's statehood. Currently, the West Bank, the Golan Heights, and Gaza, have been divided up into Jewish and Palestinian settlements.
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* Israel Accepts U.S. Demand Of PA State In 2004 (menl)
* Kofi Annan Calls For International 'Buffer' Force for Israel (ha'aretz)
* Bush: The Holy Land Must Be Divided (israeli insider)
* U.S. Wants Timetable For Outpost Evacuation (menl)
A global arms race would occur (Joel 3:9-14; Revelation 16:14).
Never in history have so many nations stockpiled armaments.
For updated news & links visit:
Global Arms Race (harpazo network)
Atomic fission anticipated (2 Peter 3:10-12). The Greek word translated elements is stoicheion which refers to the Greek letters: alpha, beta, gamma, etc. These are fundamental particles and rays of the atomic nuclei which are emitted from a molecule during radioactive decay. Peter predicted these elements would "melt with fervent heat" when the earth and the heavens are "dissolved" by fire. Today we understand that if the elements of the atom are loosed, there would be an enormous release of heat and energy (radiation).
Financial systems would depend on numbers not cash (Revelation 13:17-18).
For updated news & links visit:
Cashless Society (harpazo network)
Environmental devastation of the planet foreseen (Revelation 11:18). Our generation has done more to ravage the environment than any previous generation.
For updated news & links visit:
Environmental Devastation (harpazo network)
A global economic system would exist ( Revelation 13:17; 18:3, 11 , 19 , 23 ). Today, globalists in every level of government are seeking to unite the world. Connecting the world monetarily is crucial to their goal.
For updated news & links visit:
Global Economic System (harpazo network)
There would be "signs in the sun" (Luke 21:25).
This could refer to the increase in sunspots and solar flares.
For updated news & links visit:
Signs in the Sun (harpazo network)
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.
God predicted that His name would be great among the nations (Malachi 1:11; Philippians 2:9-11). As we begin the 3rd millennium, nearly 2 billion people profess to be Christians.
Ironically, over one billion Muslims regard Jesus as the Christ and the only sinless prophet, though they deny His claims that He rose from the dead and that He is divine.
Most of the remaining population regard Jesus as the greatest prophet and teacher ever. As foretold, no other name compares to the fame ascribed to Jesus Christ.
Jesus predicted 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.
Visit:
United Bible Societies (biblesociety.org)
Despite the Bible's numerous warnings and last days prophecies, most people would be taken off guard when these events culminate (Luke 21:35-36; 1 Thessalonians 5:2).
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.
Visit:
Warning! In Case of Disappearance (harpazo network)
The Rapture (harpazo network)
After the Rapture (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).
In addition, the Bible indicates that after a chastening period (the Tribulation) multitudes from Egypt to Assyria (Iraq and surrounding nations) would call upon the name of the Lord and be saved (Isaiah 19:16-25).
Today, the seeds of the gospel are being spread in every nation - including the Middle East!
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.
Visit:
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)
* New Mideast Peace Bids - A Pocket Guide (ha'aretz)
* Camp David: Bush, Jordanian King Continue Work on Mideast Peace (fox news)
* A Guide to the Mideast 'Road Map' (washington post)
The final generation would be open to receiving a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads (Revelation 13:16). Consider how the up and coming generation is tattooed, pierced and marked with all kinds of insignia.
For updated news & links visit:
The Mark of the Beast (harpazo network)
Some professing Christians would give 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 doctrines contradict the Word of God.
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Apparitions of Mary and Other Supernatural Phenomena (eternal productions)
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).
Jesus also predicted that there would be many hypocrites within the church (Matthew 24:48-51; Matthew 7:22-23).
Visit:
Let Us Reason Ministries
* Christians No Different From The World (raiders news)
* New York City Church Holds 'Clown Eucharist' (layman)
* Anglican Church of England Will Allow Gay Clergy to “Marry” (lifesite)
* Church Sex Abuse Case May Involve 24 Children (cnn)
* Preachers and Porn (msnbc)
* Anglicans Warn of Split Over Gays (cnn)
* Church 'Faces Gay Hunger Strike' (bbc)
* 'Bible as Hate Speech' Bill (world net daily)
* Episcopalians Approve Gay Bishop (cnn)
* Major Sex Abuse Uncovered in Anglican Church (the age)
* Gay Bishop-Elect: 'I Do Believe This Is Of The Spirit' (cnn)
* Preacher Remains Defiant in his Heretical Religious Views (agape press)