Genuine Marriage Still Between One Man And One Woman!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by prophecyinperspective

Once again, America has shown his utter rejection of God, and this time through the United States Supreme Court!  When Jesus stated in Matthew that marriage was between a man and a woman, and that man was not to interfere with that divinely instituted arrangement, it was also a warning to us today: “For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh…What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. (See Matthew 19:4-6)  Jesus here authoritatively speaks of the inviolability of God’s design and arrangement for marriage.  Jesus also here gives the clear definition of God’s marriage design and arrangement. This design and arrangement for marriage is what the Supreme Court presumed to redefine.  The consequences of this redefinition of marriage are and will be devastating for America!

As an additional mockery of God, the White House was lighted up with “gay pride” rainbow colors upon the delivery of this ruling yesterday.  They were certainly prepared. The lights, to me, looked like reflections of the flames of hell.  There is no doubt that we are given over as a nation to Satan’s authority.  Those who believed Obama’s lies that he was opposed to same-sex marriage helped to put him in there, yet they refuse to hold him to account for his deceptions.

Even though the Supreme court has presumptuously set aside the Bible, as well as any pretense of wisdom, to conform to the vile spirit of our age, God will not be mocked! (Galatians 6:7) The Lord of all flesh, has determined to give over to a reprobate mind (insanity) those who willfully violate God’s design for marriage and human sexuality.  These are the consequences Jesus warned about in Matthew 19:6.

Judgment has come upon America!  But it is only the beginning! (See Psalm 2) This ruling by the high court is an abominable affront to the holiness of God.   At this time, we are seeing God giving America over to its own lustful and ungodly desires.  We are more than a little vulnerable to our Islamic enemies.  Do not be surprised if there is a major and devastating attack in the coming days!  God has warned us, but we have and are ignoring Him.

President Obama and the radical left have long supported the homosexual perversion of human relationships and is seeking to further marginalize Christians in America for their active and determined opposition to this demonic strike against the sanctity of the family.  Further, the typical preacher in America is not committed to preaching the hard truths of what is happening today.  The only thing that will wake them up is the rapid departure of thousands from their churches!  This is because they fear man more than God!  America is sowing the wind, and it will reap the whirlwind of judgment. (Hosea 8:7) The Apostle Paul warned: Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. (Romans 1:24-27, NASB)

God will also set aside man’s false rule and establish His own glorious rule through the return of the Prophet Priest and King, the Lord Jesus Christ.  Meanwhile, I and every Christian who desires to stay true to the Lord will continue to stand upon the truths of God’s Word!  The Living God is upon the throne of the universe and the U.S. Supreme Court is not!  Therefore I will continue to obey the Lord!  I will pray for real revival in America and in the American church, and continue loving and praying for the sinner that he or she will come to know the genuine love of the Lord and surrender to His design for new life, biblical marriage and relationships.  Man has spoken,  and man has greatly erred, but: “let God be true, but every man a liar!  (Romans 3:4)…Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”(Acts 5:29)

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Hatred for Jesus Christ Is Growing In America; No Surprize!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by prophecyinperspective

God is still raising up a few who will stand for truth in these latter days of world history!  One of these is Maj. Gen. Craig Olson, a two-star Air Force general who spoke clearly and boldly about His relationship with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at a National Day of Prayer Task Force speech on May 7.  But it didn’t take long for the spirit of stark unbelief to show itself in all its demonic fury through the leftist-humanist Military Religious Freedom Foundation.  They reacted to the biblical truth, as articulated by the General,  that Jesus is Lord and that God is sovereign over America.  They are now demanding that this Christian Patriot and be court-martialed.

According to an article by World News Daily:

Despite the religious nature of the event, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation has called for Olson to be “aggressively and very visibly brought to justice for his unforgivable crimes and transgressions,” adding that any other service members who helped him should be investigated and punished “to the full extent of military law.”

The organization sent a letter to Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Walsh, arguing that Olson’s speech violates rules within the Air Force, which prohibits airmen from endorsing a particular faith or belief.  The letter states: “This demand letter is sent to you on behalf of countless members of the United States Air Force who are utterly disgusted and shocked by the brazenly illicit and wholly unconstitutional, fundamentalist Christian proselytizing recently perpetrated, on international television (‘GOD TV’), and streaming all over the Internet and in full military uniform, by USAF Major General Craig S. Olson on Thursday, May 7, 2015 during a VERY public speech for a private Christian organization (The ‘National Day of Prayer Task Force’: NDPTF) headed up by Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson’s, wife Shirley Dobson.”
(Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2015/05/push-to-court-martial-general-for-mentioning-god/#TP2vvUkmHxMIIQIo.99)

If we are indeed living in the latter days, and I believe we are, then we should not be surprised at the ferociousness with which the Devil is attacking such a committed and faithful Christian as General Olson.  You and I need to be constantly aware and prayerful concerning the coming of persecution that is predicted to arise against believers in the last days.  I believe that this persecution is gaining strength today as an indication that the rapture of the church is near (see 2 Timothy 4:1-8).

As Christians today, we need to know what we believe and be ready to state our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ with clarity and conviction, because Satan is pulling no punches to shut us up.  Peter writes along these lines: “Casting all you care upon him; for He careth for you.  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world” (1 Peter 5:7-9)

We should pray that God will give General Olson continued courage to stand for the Lord in the presence of such aggressive attacks on his freedom to express his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We should also pray for the members of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, that they would read God’s Word for themselves with a truly open mind. Then, maybe their organization would become a genuine defender of American freedom, and, additionally,  make Jesus Christ known to a lost world.

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress, What’s Obama Afraid of?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by prophecyinperspective

I am anticipating an insightful and bold speech from the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow when he appears before the U.S. Congress.  Much is at stake for Israel these days, and for America!  The prophetic scenario revealed by the Bible for these latter days is rapidly unfolding.    The Scripture tells us of nations in the latter days which will be fully capable of taking bold stands, and to whom other nations might look for leadership, stepping back from leadership while Israel’s very existence is threatened. (Ezekiel 38:13)  The frustration of King David, who experienced similar betrayals from leaders of other nations in Israel’s times of need, is expressed in Psalm 5:8-9,

Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.  For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

Of course, leaders who turn against Israel,  will do so because they have rebelled against the Lord and have sided with the enemies of God’s people.  Jesus, the Son of God, said: “Ye shall know them by their fruit” (Matthew 7:16)  Could this explain why President Obama will not name Isis as Islamic Terrorists and why he is soft on Iran?   With the threats of wars and rumors of wars that we are seeing, the world is looking for a real leader these days.  Tomorrow the world will see and hear a real leader for our times,  his name is Benjamin Netanyahu.   Perhaps this is what President Obama is afraid of.  (Proverbs 28:1)

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A Special Christmas Message

Posted on December 23, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

“God is able, in the worst and darkest circumstance, to intervene in a supernatural way and shine a light of redemption into it.” -Dr. Downing

Wherever this Christmas season finds you, whatever circumstances surround you, this special video message from Dr. Downing is a timely message for us all.

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Ferguson Violence, Synagogue Slaughter, and Demons of the LatterDays

Posted on November 26, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

Prophetic events predicted in the Bible are picking up in speed and ferocity! Demons are flooding planet earth, perhaps in preparation for the Great Tribulation. Satan will be ecstatic when the believing church is raptured off the earth and when the Holy Spirit will allow the arising of the predicted Antichrist. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12)

We have seen a replay of riots in Ferguson Missouri last night, and perhaps more godless violence, robbery and general mayhem will follow tonight! It is too bad that President Obama could not take a stronger and more consistent stand for lawfulness and submission to authority. With his unconstitutional executive action, ignoring the law of deportation of illegal immigrants recently, he has sent the signal that it is ok to be lawless if you think things aren’t going your way.

Unfortunately, many in Ferguson, and other places in the country are following his lead.  And I have a creepy feeling that his lead extends all the way to Israel.  There we heard of the godless slaughter of innocent Jews who were murdered while worshipping in their synagogue in Israel’s Old City on November 18.  They were killed while they were praying toward the place where the ancient temple stood.  They were killed by two Moslem men who were filled with hate against the Hebrew people with whom God has made an eternal covenant.  (Genesis 12:1-3)

Of course, President Obama and the godless liberal left in America did not cause these things, but I have no doubt they influenced them.  Proverbs 29:2 says: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” 

God is not included in the affairs of our present political leadership in America.  When a nation is established upon Biblical precepts and supports the belief and practice of Christianity and Judaism, God will hold that nation accountable when they turn away from God.  Thus, lawlessness reigns in many of the streets of America, and as a nation we have become afraid to support Israel.  From this comes riots in the streets.  Largely, this is influenced by Democratic politicians who stir up division.  Yet we must also realize that a portion of the problems are influenced by Republican politicians who largely remain silent.  And the preachers, where are they?  Why aren’t the Bible believing preachers speaking out from their pulpits?

Little wonder that demonic activity is rising rapidly in America.  We wonder how can people act this way?  The Bible says:  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)  So, we are actually seeing people, in Ferguson,  in Israel, and the Middle East, controlled by demons.  These evil spirits are directing many to hate and commit violence against others.  Often drinking and drugs are involved, but behind it all is godless and demonic hatred of others.

Now, this is not true of those who have an honest and Christ like approach to protesting and making their hurts and disappointments known publicly and peacefully.

But Jesus clearly told us:  “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. (Luke 6:35) 

James clearly said where hatred comes from: the Devil himself:  “This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.” (James 3:15) 

Too bad there are so few pastors with the courage to preach to their people that we are living in the last days, and so to help them to put into perspective why we are seeing such horrible atrocities in America, Israel and around the world at the hands of demonized and wicked people.  The problem in America today is not racial, political or financial; the problem is spiritual!  But this would require preachers to actually mention world events and the rise of rank and demonic sin in their sermons, which they are loath to do as that might make the attendance go down.

We are certainly living in dark and demonic times today!  Yet, for the Christian, there is good news on the horizon.  Jesus Christ is coming again!  And He predicted that He would return to rapture His Church during times just like we are living in today.  We are living in days like the days of Noah. (Matthew 24:38)  Jesus will return, perhaps even today for His Church.  This should be a wonderful encouragement for you to have hope and an incentive to witness for Christ in these last days.  The biblical truth of the rapture is our encouragement to engage the world with the claims of Jesus Christ and to encourage the lost to make a decision to trust in Him alone for forgiveness and everlasting life.

 

 

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The Latter Days, A Time of Increased Travel and Knowledge

Posted on October 21, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

“But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase.” (Daniel 12:4)

For many years, prophecy scholars have believed that this amazing verse in Daniel predicts the rapid increase in travel and knowledge in the latter days. It believe that this is exactly what the Holy Spirit is revealing to Daniel. We certainly see this being fulfilled today, but there is something more to this, I believe. It seems that this verse also shows us that we need to understand how in the days just prior to the coming of the Lord Jesus there will be a great increase in desire for knowledge, and not simply scientific knowledge but also spiritual knowledge.

There is a great increase in our days in America and in many countries around the world for greater and deeper knowledge of spiritual truth. Many are seeking and obtaining greater insights into Bible prophecy. The things of the future that the Bible has had within its pages for thousands of years are coming to light today as we draw closer to the coming of the Lord to rapture His church to heaven.

God told Daniel to “conceal,” or “seal up,” the words of the prophecies that the Lord had revealed to Daniel. This “concealing” of these prophecies does not mean that there would not be any understanding as to what they mean until the end times, but that many of the details of these prophecies would be hidden.  Not even Daniel fully understood the implications of these prophecies but he was assured they would be understood in the latter days:  And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. (Daniel 12:8-9)  The details of what God predicted through Daniel awaited a time, such as we are in today, that many events predicted in Scripture would become fulfilled. For example, Israel became a nation again in 1948 and still exists as a distinct country today.  This reality signals the ensuing of many predicted latter days prophecies!  Since Israel became a nation once again, there have been many predictions in the Bible that have come to light for our understanding today.

Keep your eyes on Israel. The growing hatred of the nations toward this little country show that God’s Word is true. He has a distinct purpose in  re-establishing Israel as a nation. Their existence today, which is against all human odds, is a distinct sign that the Lord is coming soon.

The rise of violence, earthquakes and pestilences such as the recent Ebola outbreaks in Africa as well as its presence in America show that Bible prophecy is being fulfilled before our eyes. The more that happens today, the more millions of people are beginning seriously to search the Bible for clarity as to what is unfolding. More people are watching the news, and more are generally keeping up with world events than ever before. But above all, people are wondering, what are the indications of the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ?  You can search out these answers for yourself.  This is the reason that we have put Prophecy in Perspective on line. You can go to our home page and click on our newsletters, or our videos, or browse the blog articles.  We also offer books for study on the subject of prophecy and its application to practical Christian living.  Our greatest desire is to provide you with insights into the latest world events and issues in the light of God’s inerrant and infallible Word of prophecy.

Along with growing interest in Bible prophecy there is also a tremendous rise in deceptive and misleading teachings today.  (2 Timothy 4:1-4) Satan’s desire is to get people off track of what God has in mind for the world.  But God’s Word, will always lead you into His true intentions for you and for the world.  The Bible will warn you of the many spiritual lies that the devil is seeking to bring upon the world through false religions and cults.  Remember, with the rise in people seeking knowledge of spiritual truth in the latter days will also come the rapid rise of seductive lies of the cults, the occult and of false and deadly religions.  Therefore, there should be no surprise at the scary things that we are seeing today in the religious realm.  Satan hates the fact that Jesus is going to return, so he is working hard to draw off multitudes into religious deception, compromise and even complacency!

Watch out for spiritual charlatans  who are misquoting the Scriptures on the television and in their books!  They draw big crowds by telling them big but seductive lies! I would not commit one cent of God’s money to support them or to subscribe to their money making schemes.   They will  be responsible for sending many to an eternal hell through their mishandling of God’s Word.   Bible prophecy warns us:  “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” (2 Timothy 3:13)

As Christians, we should spend much time in the Word of God and prayer as we live out holy lives before the Lord and before the lost so they too would desire to come to know Jesus Christ as their soon coming Savior.  Remember, Jesus is the only way to heaven.  In John 14:16, Jesus says: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”  Jesus said that in the end times:  “Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many” (Mark 13:6) 

So many today are scurrying and frantically seeking answers through relationships, jobs, politics, and even religion, but none of these in themselves can truly  help us spiritually.  Over focus on any of these will only lead to deception and bondage because they cannot impart new and eternal life.  But Jesus Christ alone can give you life, hope,  forgiveness and promise of an eternal future.  Jesus said:  “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)  

Today, there is much to learn about Bible prophecy.  Through study of the complete Word of God, the Bible, through prayer and the leading of the Holy spirit you can  know more details of Bible prophecy in these latter days than even Daniel.  You can understand these amazing prophecies as God unfolds the details of His prophetic purpose in the events of our days.

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Ebola, Plus Government Incompetence, Minus God, Equals: Plague

Posted on October 16, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

Jesus promised that in the latter days:

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. (Matthew 24:5-8)

Pestilences are among the various judgments that God promises to bring upon any people or nation that once dedicated themselves to God, but then reject Him. President Obama has clearly stated that America is not a Christian nation. But once a nation is dedicated to God, there is no going back on it with out dire consequences. God has entrusted America with the care of millions of Jews. It would not be a stretch to say that America is much like Israel in terms of how God holds us accountable for how we respond to His people, the Jews, to Christians and to the innocent unborn, the little children. Presently, America is failing miserably on all three of these.

The Obama Administration is mistreating Israel, supporting the destruction of America’s children through abortion, and by generally denying that America is a Christian nation. People who are supportive of Mr. Obama, like the lesbian mayor of Houston, Texas, are adding to America’s burden of judgment.  The Mayor of Houston, Annise Parker, has demanded, that the preachers in Houston turn over their sermons to her.  She knows these preachers have taken a stand against making the bathrooms in Houston gender neutral so men could use the women’s bathrooms, etc.  I believe that underlying Mrs. Parker’s Christophobia is her outright bibliophobic animosity that fears the truth of what the Bible actually teaches about the sin of homosexuality. (Genesis 19:5; Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27)

It is very Strange to me that Mayor Parker persecutes only the Christian preachers for supporting the Bible’s stance, but she has not demanded the Islamic imams in Houston’s Mosques to surrender their sermons also.  Islam is also against homosexuality and you had better believe they preach against it to their congregants.  The Qur’an states that homosexuality is an abomination!  “And Lot! when he said unto his folk: will ye commit abomination knowingly?” (Surah 27:54, Compare with Genesis 19:5)  The answer to this glaring contradiction is obvious!  The mayor of Houston is at war with Christians!  This reveals the anti-Christian bigotry that is acceptable in this country today.  This anti-Christian bigotry is promoted by the Obama Administration.  I praise God for the bold preachers in Houston!  Many of them are preaching God’s Word and taking a courageous  stance for truth!  I pray that more of America’s preachers would do this!  But, because we are in the latter days just prior to the return of Jesus Christ, most preachers are too weak and don’t believe the whole Bible anyway!

This brings me to the subject of Ebola.  The first case of it in America was also in Texas, Dallas, that is.  I believe Texas, by the way, is an example of how a state should stand for God and country!  Through allowing Ebola to come into this country, God is showing America that He means business.  I believe God is bringing judgment upon this nation.  In my last Prophecy in Perspective newsletter I wrote on how God determines to send judgment upon any nation that kicks God out of its public life.  One type of judgment that God uses to get the attention of a nation is pestilence.

I believe God is preparing a plague for this nation if America does not repent.  Ebola may be only the beginning.  Looking at the ineptitude of how the Ebola problem has been handled and bungled so far shows that God is pulling back the hedge around America even more as Ebola spreads today.  I think, however, that in answer to the Ebola problem, our leadership will do what they do the best.   They will arrogantly assert over and over that they have everything under control and everything will be alright.

According to the CDC’s Dr. Tom Frieden, and no doubt, his puppet master, President Obama, things will be alright so long was we don’t stop flights from coming in from the West African countries affected by this disease and so long as we do not close our southern border.  It is absolutely amazing that the most common sense steps to protect the US from this and other diseases is to stop the inflow of those who have the most potential for carrying it into our country in the first place.  But, to speak plainly, if you want to make America more like a third world country, this would be how you would do it.  Therefore, until there is repentance in America, this formula will ensue:  Ebola, Plus Government Incompetence, Minus God, Equals: Plague. 

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Is the Handwriting On the Wall for America?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

In the prophetic book of Daniel, chapter six we can witness the dismal ending of an empire through sinful neglect, and mockery of God. Belshazzar, the Babylonian king had a great party and mocked the God of Israel whom the Babylonians had conquered years before. But God was about to bring Belshazzar’s kingdom to an end as he partied into the night with all of his kingdom cronies.

During the night of drunken festivities, a hand appeared and wrote a cryptic message on the wall. Belshazzar, the vain and debauched ruler, was terrified! Daniel, the Jewish prophet was brought in and he interpreted the writing to mean: “God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it! Thou are weighed in the balances, and art found wanting! Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.” (Daniel 5:25-28)  America’s leaders, following the lead of our present leader, Barak Obama, are willfully oblivious to God’s prophetic warnings and promises!

Belshazzar mocked the one true God of Israel.  While he partied, Babylon’s enemies were blocking up the Euphrates river that flowed under the city walls.  I think there is a parallel between Belshazzar and President Obama.  Mr. Obama, like Belshazzar, parties and parades while stealth invasions are happening not only to America by domestic terrorism, but also in Ukraine, by Putin’s Russia, in Iraq, through ISIS, and Israel by Hamas and Iran.  While he partied, Belshazzar, and all his cronies, “drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.”  While he was drunk with his own inflated view of himself, his kingdom was being taken over.

Belshazzar was warned by God’s prophet, Daniel, but he did not listen.  He and his kingdom went on to be destroyed by the enemies he ignored.  We are now witnessing the disintegration of the Obama presidency.  We are also seeing the downgrade of the United States as a world superpower,  protector of Israel and of the world’s oppressed.  Barak Obama’s neglect even appears to be deliberate and systematic.

Obama stated yesterday that he had no strategy for dealing with the problem of ISIS’ invasion of Iraq, nor with the problem of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Neither will the President even use the terms Islamic terrorism as related to ISIS.  Nor, as of yet, will he acknowledge that Russia has actually invaded Ukraine.  Yet the Whitehouse parties continue, the fundraisers continue, the golf games continue!  While beheadings of our citizens are broadcast world-wide, so are the smiling and laughing scenes of America’s President on the golf course!

God will not be mocked! (Galatians 6:7) The invasions and satanic world-wide oppressions of the innocent continue. Terrorist threat levels are being raised in Britain.  Prime Minister David Cameron is boldly taking action in Great Britain against the threat of Islamic terrorism, which term he uses in reference to ISIS.  He articulated a clear strategy for dealing with this terror threat this morning.  Thank the Lord that He is raising up the leadership of Great Britain, and of Prime Minister Cameron, even while America is made to sit idly by to watch the world being set on fire by the wicked.

By consistent indecision and inactivity, President Obama is telling  the threatened citizens of Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and Israel, that he is not really concerned enough to stop his parties, recreation and fundraising to devote time to develop a plan of action help them.  The individual citizens of these beleaguered and neglected countries need to seek the Lord Jesus Christ who will come to their help and rescue.  The Psalms of the Bible will certainly be an encouragement.  But also the many prophecies in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel will help to assure them that the Lord will vindicate their suffering at the hands of Satan’s armies.  God promises eternal salvation for those who trust in Jesus Christ, and He will bring daily victory when no one else is willing to help! (Jeremiah 29:11-13)

Today, America’s President is sending a clear message that he has no plans to do anything to stop ISIS or Russia from doing exactly what they want to do to the weak and venerable in those lands.   While Obama parties away his time, we can be sure the handwriting is on the wall!

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Earthquake in Napa California: More to Come?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

 

The fact that God speaks and acts through earthquakes, shocks and after shocks is well established in the Bible. When Paul and Silas were in prison in Philippi, an earthquake set them free and facilitated their leading the Philippian jailer and his family to faith in Jesus Christ:

“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.” (See Philippians 16:25-31)

An earthquake occurred at the time that the stone was rolled away at Jesus’ tomb by an angel at the great event of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  This was a time when God was showing to the world that Christ was already raised bodily from the dead and that the tomb was empty:

“And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” (Matthew 28:2)

Earthquakes are used in the Bible, and I believe today, as a time marker, as is the case in the book of the prophecies of Amos:

The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. (Amos 1:1)

Earthquakes also serve to protect Israel, God’s covenant people, from the destruction of their enemies, as in the case of the future attack on Israel by Russia, Iran, and other Islamic nations:

“In My zeal and in My blazing wrath I declare that on that day there will surely be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. (Ezekiel 38:19, NASB)

Jesus stated that earthquakes would occur in the last days as prophetic markers and as warnings for the faithful to be ready:

There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be TERRORS and great signs from heaven. (Luke 21:11)

Notice how complete this pronouncement is for us to see today!  The Ebola outbreak should be taken as God’s warning that we are only at the beginning of the times of the “plagues in various places” that are to come! Notice that “there will be terrors.”   We have seen the terror of the beheading of an American Journalist by an ISIS terrorist.  This is only one example of the “terrors,”to come.  These  terrors are arising in these latter days through the demonically directed attack by anti-Semitic Islamic terrorists upon all representatives, participants, and protectors of Israel and the Jews.  The Aramaic translation of this verse is insightful:

“Great earthquakes shall be in various places, and there shall be famines and plagues and panics and TERROR, and great signs from the sky shall appear and there shall be great storms.” (Luke 21:11, ABPE)

We are hearing continued warnings about the 6.5 earthquake in Napa California, that there will likely be more to come!  Experts believe that an earthquake many times worse than the one on August 24th can soon shake the West Coast with catastrophic consequences for human life and property.  We are hearing of concerns over the effects this will have on the tourist season and even the price of wine!  Like the days of impending judgment in the Old Testament when people continued to focus on the wrong things, so, in these latter days, many don’t notice that it is the Lord who is speaking, warning, and calling mankind to Himself!

Earthquake, plagues, terrors, signs in the skies and storms are but a few of the predicted divine indicators that we are in the latter days!  How will you respond to what God is saying?

God loves the world and so is warning the world that there are eternal consequences for sin and for rejecting His Son Jesus Christ who came to save us and who is coming back! (John 3:16)  We will watch and pray for Napa California and all of America.  We all need to pay attention to what God is saying about His love for us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.  God wants us to know that He is active in the world and our lives, especially if we know Jesus Christ as personal Savior. (John 1:12) God wants us to understand how He speaks through His Word, the Bible and through Bible prophecy.  He wants us to notice the signs indicating that Jesus is coming soon!

 

 

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Satan: Alive and Well in Ferguson Missouri, And Other Strategic Locations

Posted on August 19, 2014 by prophecyinperspective

In the Gospel of John, Jesus said concerning the work of the devil and Jesus’ own work: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10 NASB)

This contrast is more clear now in these latter days, just prior to the rapture of the church, than even before! The violence and confusion the world is witnessing in Ferguson Missouri is another important sign of what Jesus predicted for the last days.

For those of you who have read the Bible with any attention to details, you can easily match up the unfolding of events in Ferguson with so many that are recorded in the Scriptures that speak of death, confusion, riots, hurt and hatred.

What is happening in Ferguson is very similar to what we are witnessing in so many other parts of the world today. Let there be no doubt that the real enemy in these recent days and nights of violent unrest, hurt, heartbreak, anger and hatred is Satan himself. Satan is the invisible enemy of mankind’s peace. The devil, as the robber and murderer that he is, has brought death and loss to an already hurting town. But death and thievery is Satan’s stock and trade!

We should not be surprised that he has brought these events to pass in Ferguson, but we do not have to be perpetual victims of the devil’s deception. There is power far greater than his, and that is the infinite power of the Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ there is power to overthrow the spirit of anger and animosity that has entered through the horrible event of an as of yet unexplained shooting of a young man by a Ferguson police officer.

Jesus specifically stated to His disciples that there would be certain characteristics that will appear in the end times. Among these will be a horrible hatred that will arise between people and even between family members: “At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” (Matthew 24:10-12, NIV)

Because America has become such a godless nation through much glaring sin and wickedness of all imaginable kinds, Satan has gained much ground in this land to cause people to hate each other.

His chief success is that he has deceived people into thinking he does not exist.  His desire is to cause as much chaos as he possibly can to divert people from truly thinking about the Lord Jesus Christ and to keep them from serving Him and watching for His coming.  Satan is now at work in the minds of those who are not serving the Lord Jesus Christ.  He is blinding them to truth and provoking them to do Satan’s work for him, such as robbing, fighting, shooting, using drugs, and stirring unrest and discontentedness. (2 Corinthians 4:4) Remember that Satan is the evil spirit behind, prejudice, drug use, robbery, murder, riots, and rebellion against authority.

There are important prophetic warnings given by the Lord Jesus that satanically motivated events, activities and attitudes will arise in the latter days.  These will serve to destabilize society so as to create a global outcry for a new leader who will bring justice and peace.  This new global leader will be the Antichrist. (Revelation 13)

False prophets will suddenly and strategically show up on the scenes of unrest, such as we are certainly seeing in Ferguson and many other places of rising violence around the world.  They will speak bold words that will serve only to cause people to be further stirred to make wrong decisions and draw wrong conclusions!  The false prophets will only increase confusion over what is right and what is wrong.  Only confusion and destruction can come from their false doctrines!  The false prophets can be political leaders, or social activists.

Satan works strategically.  Remember that the devil cannot be in all places at all times.  He is a spirit being that uses billions of demons to do his work for him.  He has these demon forces ranked in descending order as “powers, principalities, forces of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in high places.” (6:12)  People would do well to realize that sudden and simmering hatred, desire to do evil such as rob, do drugs, have illicit sex, murder or harm people, etc. are caused by demonic activity.  Yes, we choose to do these things, but we can often be motivated and temped by Satan or his demons to carry these things out.  Pay close attention to sudden changes in mood or thoughts that bring depression, despair or that draw you to commit sin.  These could well be indications of demonic activity!

Demons are very active in these current events in Ferguson.  They are also active in other strategic locations globally.  For example, demonic activity is now apparent causing people to seek the destruction of Israel through Hamas and Iran.  Demons are active in the diabolical Islamic savages in Iraq seeking the annihilation of Christians and all who are different from them.  We must face the reality that there is no other explanation of global events, much less of those happening in Ferguson, than that Satan is at work.

Satan works strategically in his efforts in these latter days to take peace from the earth. Jesus predicted through John in the book of Revelation: “And another, a red horse, (a demon) went out; and to him who sat on it, it was granted to take peace from the earth, and that men would slay one another; and a great sword was given to him.” (Revelation 6:4) 

The devil wants the death of young people, and the ruination of reputable law enforcement officers and of political leaders who otherwise desire the best for their constituents.

But the answer is for Christians to pray for all concerned in Ferguson.  There is no doubt in my mind that God can use even these events to advance His purpose in the world, especially if Christians will walk and witness in a faithful way in these dark and challenging times.  While we know that Satan is a real, ruthless and deceptive enemy, we also know that “those who do know their God will  do exploits.  (Daniel 11:32)   These are the days about which the Bible especially tells us to watch for the coming of the Lord to rapture away His church.  While we watch for Him, may we walk in holiness, and be active and dynamic witnesses for s Christ.  In this way, through our testimony, and in spite of Satan’s most diabolical efforts, the world might know Jesus’ peace, power and  promise of eternal life through faith in His name:   “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)

 

 

 

 

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