Jim's Eschatological Info

If you’ve been reading secular news lately, it’s difficult not to come across articles describing the coming “Great Reset”. In case you are not familiar with it, I’ll link to sites that will describe it in detail. In short, it consists of mainly the UN’s Agenda 2030 listing it’s “sustainable development goals“. On the surface, these goals seem admirable. After all, who would be against elimination of wars, hunger, discrimination of women, housing for all, free health care, basic income for all, etc, etc ? UN officials are pushing for an intense effort over the next decade to accomplish these utopian goals by 2030. The upcoming January meeting of the World Economic Forum is to focus on how to achieve these goals.

The main problem is that to usher in this utopia, world-wide socialism must be adopted under a central world governing authority, with the subsequent loss of individual freedoms such as property ownership. Funding would come from large-scale wealth distribution driven by priorities such as climate change “science”. This ,of course, is anathema to the concept of independent nation-states, such as the US. Apparently, however, the vast majority of Governments around the world are on board and are enthusiastically supportive of agenda 2030. The main resistance to this agenda among world leaders has come from the US under President Trump. The prospect of a Biden presidency, however, has the proponents of the great reset giddy with excitement as he has indicated his full support.

We who are biblically literate know that in the near future Jesus will return to set up His Kingdom on earth. What a world that will be when the government is on His shoulders! This “great reset” is but a feeble attempt to usurp what God already has planned for us. Surely, the “god of this world”(2Cor. 4:4) is the main designer of this human proposed utopia. His name is Satan. The last time he got mankind together in unity against God’s plan is described in Genesis where they built a tower of aggrandizement against God in Babel. It didn’t work out well for them then, and it won’t this time either. History shows that Marxist-socialist forms of government lend themselves to dictatorial takeovers. I think most of us are aware of a certain prophesied world dictator who would love to be presented with the opportunities a one-world socialist government would offer. It would be a breeze for him to get the masses to accept his economic system once they are dependent on government to provide all basic services. What Satan is boldly proposing is nothing short of an anti-kingdom. Yes, a counterfeit anti-kingdom from the antichrist. Jesus warned us about deception in the last days. Don’t be deceived, this 2030 agenda is pure satanic subterfuge. Familiarize yourselves with these sustainable development goals and how they are proposed to be attained so that you are not deceived with their subtlety.

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/21252030%20Agenda%20for%20Sustainable%20Development%20web.pdf

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/11/18/the-great-reset-is-trending-heres-why/

The Muslim Brotherhood organization represents the ideology driving Turkey’s Erdogan. His goal mirrors the brotherhood’s reason for existence which is territorial expansion to the former Ottoman Empire’s boundaries. The following article describes the MB’s elation over the prospect of a Biden US presidency. The “king of the north” rising ?https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/16753/muslim-brotherhood-came-out

This post is directed at the Church -true believers in Jesus Christ – His elect.

As I write this the US election is not yet decided. The media has largely declared Biden the winner although Trump’s legal team is hard at work to change the outcome. Keep praying!

We know from chronology of scripture that the time for human government is drawing to a close. (more on that in another post). Likely within a decade or two, the world “government will be on His shoulders”(Isaiah 9:6). Jesus Himself will govern this world from the world’s new capitol; Jerusalem, Israel. We also know with certainty that a time of “great tribulation” is coming to this world and particularly to Israel – the “time of Jacob’s trouble”- prior to Jesus’ return. Israel will stand alone in her fight to survive during this time – apparently without allies. Israel will be under judgment one final time before God intervenes, but the rest of the world will not escape: all evil will be destroyed. America will not escape this coming judgment.

Knowing this, and considering the moral downward spiral in our nation, how should the Church be preparing and reacting to the current political situation ? Though it would take volumes to properly answer that question, allow me to show you from scripture an example of what God expects us to be doing. The prophet Ezekiel was exiled to Babylon during the first of God’s complete destructions of Israel and Jerusalem due to their disobedience and wanton lifestyle. God gave Ezekiel a vision of what was to happen as God deserted and judged His people. The prophet describes this destruction in his book, chapters 7-11. I encourage you to read them. In chapter 9, the Lord shows how he determines those who are to be slain and those who are to be spared. “and the Lord said to him (an angel), Go through the midst of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and cry over all the abominations that are done in it. To the others(five other angels) He said in my hearing, Go after him through the city and kill; do not let your eyes spare, nor have any pity. Utterly slay old and young men, maidens and little children and women; but do not come near anyone on whom is the mark; and begin at My sanctuary. So they began with the elders who were before the temple.” (Ezekiel 9: 4-6)

Considering the above scripture passage, look inwardly. Are you sighing and crying over the abominations that are done here in the US ? I can guarantee you that simply casting a vote for whom you consider the most righteous candidate and going home to bask in our lavish worldly lifestyles is not going after God’s heart. Sighing and crying implies action. When is the last time you spent several hours on your face before God repenting for your sins and the sins of our nation and interceding for your brothers and sisters in Christ. (I’m preaching to myself here). When is the last time you marched in a pro-life rally or prayed for the unborn outside a local abortion clinic ? You get the idea. Notice also in the above passage God’s judgment started at His temple with his elders. This may seem harsh everyone, but Gods coming judgment in America will begin with the Church. Be warned!

The time is coming that Israel will be ignored by the US. It could very well begin with a Biden-Harris presidency. Make no mistake- our future is certain. Judgement is coming to the US. I was hoping for four more years of reprieve, but it’s not my will, but God’s will that will be done.

If you’re wondering about what abominations the US is involved in consider this example:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-is-our-city-turkeys-erdogan-declares/

If you’ve been following middle east news recently, the main story is the mushrooming move by Arab states to recognize and sign mutual cooperation accords with the nation of Israel. United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have already signed such accords with up to nine others considering the same. These accords, brokered by the Trump administration, came suddenly and as a shock to most of the world. Particularly stunned were Israel’s avowed enemies such as Iran and Turkey, and especially the “Palestinians” (who are primarily Arab). While these events surely seem beneficial to those Arab nations and Israel, is there a down side ? Are these pacts referred to in the Bible ?

In Exodus, God, through Moses, warned Israel not to ever make a covenant with the people surrounding them (Isaiah 23:32, 34:12). He told them that He as their God was sufficient for all their needs and they should never rely on other nations – for anything. Historically, when they did just that, it did not turn out well.

Some prophecy teachers are pointing to these current events as a fulfillment of Isaiah Chapter 28. Many of these teachers on the internet and elsewhere are calling this the “Covenant with Death” in verse 15. I agree that these verses seem to be eschatological in nature, referring to a disastrous covenant entered into by Israel, perhaps in the near future. But, is this it ? I don’t think so. My current understanding is that these agreements are primarily political, social, and economic in nature. If they were military in nature, more than a non-aggression pact, also including a mutual defense treaty (like NATO), then I might believe Israel is entering her prophesied covenant with death. Of course, there is the possibility that these accords could develop into a mutual defense pact in the future-not good for Israel.

I would encourage you to read Isaiah 28 for yourself and continue watching for a near fulfillment of these scriptures. We certainly live in interesting times. Jim

I wrote a brief article on Turkey and its prophetic significance. I’ll link to it here and below for future reference. Let me know what you think. Jim

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1edZDz6Qd3aufE7vpjmLnmugfHSkirOvWxIAvC0bIvsQ/edit?usp=sharing

A brother in the Lord from Sweden by the name of Anders Gardenborn has painstakingly put together a manuscript on Bible chronology entitled “Bible Chronology For The Last Generation Christians”. It’s a work that reflects my general thinking concerning the timing of Jesus’ second coming. Interpreting Biblical prophesy, especially accurate chronology, is a difficult task requiring much effort. Anders has done his homework while relying heavily on Tim Warner’s groundbreaking chronology in his book “Time of The End”(available at Amazon). All dates are entirely Scripture derived, so no secular history dating is used. If you’re serious about studying Bible chronology so as to put a timeline on events leading up to the second advent, this manuscript will provide you with much to think about. And, yes, he does come up with a tentative date for our Lords return. But, always remember, this is prophesy, and all conclusions are fallible, so; keep watching.

https://masterdirigentensverk.se/PDF/Manuscript_BCL_v0.51_LR.pdf

I’m sure you’re all wondering what on earth is going on in our country and the world as well. It’s difficult to not be affected by the constant turmoil caused by Covid 19 restrictions, riots and protests in our cities, economic collapse, tense situations in the middle east, etc., etc. Well, relax, because it’s just the god of this world doing what he always does. Remember, he goes about as a roaring lion seeking whomever he can devour. He is the consumate liar and the father of lies. Jesus said he comes to steal, kill, and destroy. This he is definitely doing. But, always keep in mind that we have the Holy Spirit residing within us giving us authority over the devil. We are promised that if we resist him he will flee from us. We must also remember that our battle (and it is a battle) is not with flesh and blood (rioters, politicians, dictators,etc.) , but against “principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this age, and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12). These are battles we fight on our knees in prayer and our steadfast witness for Jesus and His coming kingdom.

I sincerely believe God is allowing these things as a wake up call to his people so that we can be prepared for the full wrath of satan when he is permanently cast out of heaven to the earth at the start of the “Great Tribulation”. Satan at that time will be allowed free reign to do as he pleases. He then has great wrath because he knows his time is short. We ain’t seen nothing yet ! Right now we are probably seeing ‘false contractions’, leading to the beginnings of birth pangs, followed by full labor -The Great Tribulation. Be strong in your faith. Stay tuned.

Jim

One of the main end-time events we are watching for is the formation of a ten nation confederacy that will support the coming antichrist. Most likely, one of them will be Libya as listed in Ezekiel 38:5. The recent “Arab spring” has been realigning the middle eastern countries surrounding Israel. You may have missed the news of what is transpiring in Libya currently. It is worth keeping abreast of the situation there as its future unfolds. The following update gives us a current perspective. https://www.faimission.org/wire/briefing-libya

The LGV is a literal translation of the New Testament by one of my favorite Greek scholars. It consists of the New Testament minus Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. These are forthcoming, as it is a work in progress. I think it is the best of the literal translations including Youngs. It is translated with notes acknowledging bible chronology that places us as the generation likely to witness end-time events leading up to Christ’s physical return. While the footnotes are valuable commentary, remember that translator bias plays a role, as in all translations. I’ve found his footnotes to be helpful when studying the NT. As of now, the LGV can only be accessed on-line here: http://www.4windsfellowships.net/LGV.html

I’ll provide a permanent link below, so you can always find it on this site. You’ll also find it enlightening to read the “preface”, “book order”, and “appendices”