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The
Advance of Bible Prophecy In 2005
by
Jan
Markell
So many things of significance prophetically took place in 2005 and will
escalate in 2006 that is difficult to summarize. Due to limited space, I will
keep my thoughts brief. As we near the Lord's return, all signs will escalate
more as do "birth pangs", or as some Bible translations read, an
escalation in the "beginning of sorrows." All of this plays out in the
Tribulation but we have warning signs today to help us be discerners of the
times. Jack Kinsella will join me on air to talk about this and much more this
coming weekend, January 14-15.
A recent story I had on my "current headlines" read, "All world
rulers watch Jerusalem." While this was in the context of Ariel Sharon, it
applies across the board with regards to Israel as the Bible foretold.
The rise of Iran and Russia's role in aiding her with nuclear capability which
is setting the stage for Ezekiel 38-39.
The intensified longing for "peace and safety" so much so that the
world is deluded that this will come about if there could just be a Palestinian
state. Therefore, people are trusting in false "peace and safety" (I
Thess. 5).
Growing deception, delusion, and apostasy in the world and the church. It
doesn't get any stranger than the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. visiting and
praising Hamas and Hezbollah. And in the world, that PA/PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas
is a man of peace unlike Yaser Arafat and that Russia is our ally in the war on
terror. (II Thess. 2, I Tim. 4)
Persecution of both Jews and Christians intensified in 2005, but America's
struggles with the "war on Christmas" and other issues pales in
significance to the suffering of believers in far-away lands (Luke 21:17). A
good grassroots project in the coming years would be a "stop the ACLU"
campaign in America.
The biggest ecumenical advance in decades with the funeral of Pope John Paul II
as we push towards the one world religion (Rev. 13, 17). Pope Benedict 16th has
stated that he will continue the previous pope's efforts at "unity."
The intensified indifference and scoffing at the soon return of the Lord (II
Peter 3:3).
A record-setting weather/natural disaster year with more evidence of it
escalating in 2006 (Luke 21:25). These events are also considered "birth
pangs" by eschatology-watchers.
The Jewish San Hedrin coming together for the first time in many centuries to
plan for the rebuilding of the Temple.
The longing for a "world leader" to solve many problems. Men hailed in
2005 as potential world leaders were Javier Solana, Bill Clinton, Mikhail
Gorbachev, Nelson Mandela, the Dali Lama, and Pope Benedict 16th.
Also, the rise of the push to the "one world system." See Revelation
13 and 17 for issues such as this, a world ruler, and ecumenical push. Likely
the rise of terrorism will be the biggest push towards the effort to "unite
globally."
The march of technology that will one day play into the hands of the antichrist,
from chip technology, to spy technology, computer-related technology, and much
more. This fits into the predicted "increase of knowledge" towards the
end (Daniel 12).
The rise of China, her military, and her technology. She plays a major role in
the last days (Rev. 9, 16).
The decline of society which now is being tempered and challenged by the Church.
See many references including II Timothy 3, Jude 18, II Peter 3.
Nations having "distress with perplexity" due to scandals,
weather/disaster issues, crime, and more (Luke 21).
The escalating comparisons to "the days of Noah" and the 21st Century
(Matthew 24).
The good news is that we are one year closer to Eternity, one year closer to the
sound of the trumpet when we meet the Lord in the air....and so shall we ever be
with the Lord. Comfort one another with these words and keep looking up rather
than at the world's dilemmas and circumstances. Don't let anyone rob you of your
"blessed hope."
