By the 1980's, people had simply lost interest in the prophetic industry as a whole because none of the prophetic highlights panned out. Few, except diehards wanted to hear anymore of -Jesus was coming back soon-- or anyone's guess about who the Antichrist would be. They turned their thoughts from prophecy and moved on to living- families, jobs, school, marriages, kids, vacations and everything else connected with simply being human. This led to a common belief among Christians and pastors, that the end times events will -just pan out- and take care of itself.

Lying is done for a variety of reasons. It may be done to control others, to protect self-interests or for self-preservation or self-promotion. People who lie do so because there is something in it for them. That's really the bottom line.

The prophet Micah was rebuffed and rebuked for daring to tell the people what God wanted him to tell them, but what the people preferred not to hear. The kings, priests and average Israelite tried their best to -cancel- Micah because of his message. They pushed back by demanding that he stop telling them what he was telling them. In essence, they were ultimately trying to cancel God.

Jesus specifically warned that deceivers would come. Paul echoed that sentiment as did Peter, John and other New Testament writers. It's a very important subject and one that needs our constant attention, yet we often ignore the possibility that we can be deceived. All of this growing deception will ultimately lead to the entrance and acceptance of the coming man of sin or Antichrist- that one final satanically-infused individual who will lead much of the world astray and that's what Jesus' main point to His disciples was all about. That is why He warned them to -take heed- or -be totally alert- and even to watch for it to happen. Be aware that it will happen so be on guard. Are preparations in the works now-

Christian, is your house in order- Are you focused on God, not the issues of this world- Sure, feel free to notice what is going on but do so through the lens of Scripture. God wants our hearts. He wants us to worship and adore Him, to give Him thanks for everything that comes our way. Are you doing this- If not, please repent of that and get right with God.

The Antichrist will do something similar except he will actually sit down inside the Holy of Holies -2 Thessalonians 2-, declare himself to be God and demand to be worshiped. Obviously, this is still yet future and in order for it to occur, there has to be a covenant in place and the Tribulation Temple -or at least part of it-, needs to be completed and working. However, it is very possible that we will see some sort of agreement take shape especially now that the current new PM of Israel has just stated before the UN that Israel needs to enter into a two-state solution for their own safety. Some type of covenant could be in the works now. But it won't be until after Antichrist -confirms- it that it will become of supreme importance as one of the signs on the roadmap of the end times.---The PowerPoint in PDF format is the transcript for this audio episode.-

There are numerous dictators highlighted in Scripture that evidence so much evil, corruption and a desire to control that they stand out as types for the coming Antichrist. One such individual is Antiochus Epiphanes IV. We actually read about this unnamed historical figure several places in the book of Daniel, but it is far more pronounced in Daniel 11-1-35. Here, Antiochus Ephiphanes didn't seem to care about money, but gathered it for use as a tool. He'd bribe people with it and got folks to do his bidding. Beyond this, he could flatter the clothes off your back with his words and demeanor. He had a habit of coming alongside of someone, taking them into his confidence and making them feel extremely important and needed. Once he had gained their respect and admiration, he thought nothing of throwing them under the bus.

Revelation 9 highlights the first two -woes- mentioned in Revelation 8, which turn out to be the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments. These judgments will be poured out during the first half of the seven-year Tribulation period, close to the midpoint.--To follow along with the slide show, download the attached transcript, which is a PDF of the slide show.

What the world is moving toward is something created and directed by Satan and using numerous willing globalists to accomplish it, all with God's permission and for His glory. In order for the final global government to come to fruition -first mentioned in Daniel 2-, what exists currently must be destroyed. Without it being destroyed, the current system cannot be replaced. I'm guessing Satan has been given the go-ahead by God, permission to build the final kingdom and eventually introduce Antichrist to the world. I could be wrong, but it just seems to be the case to me. Things are moving very quickly and the level of blindness that keeps much of the world entrapped and enslaved seems to prove it.

Revelation 8 opens with the opening of the Seventh Seal, from which come forth the Seven Trumpet judgments, ordained by God and emanating from His throne. The world is not prepared for these terrible judgments and unwilling to repent.