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For years, the conventional wisdom among those who study bible prophecy is that Armageddon is a human war in which Christ intervenes, rather than a war which human beings aggressively attack Jesus Christ. Yet, the latter is more in line with the Word of God, so why has this interpretation flourished? Certainly the widespread spiritualization of the scriptures bears some responsibility, but it might well be that the concept of man physically attacking the Creator of the universe is so beyond reason that we’re incapable of accepting it.

Nevertheless, the bible testifies to this human desire to physically assault the Lord. In almost every instance in which the rebels of this world rejected Christ and His ministry, they weren’t merely content to refute Him verbally. They also sought to physically harm Him. The Gospel of John illustrates a number of these instances:

“So the Jewish leaders tried all the harder to find a way to kill him. For he not only broke the Sabbath, he called God his Father, thereby making himself equal with God.” John 5:18 (NLT)

“After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death.” John 7:1 (NLT)

“Moses gave you the law, but none of you obeys it! In fact, you are trying to kill me.” John 7:19 (NLT)

“Some of the people who lived in Jerusalem started to ask each other, ‘Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill?’” John 7:25 (NLT)

“Yes, I realize that you are descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because there’s no room in your hearts for my message.” John 8:37 (NLT)

“Instead, you are trying to kill me because I told you the truth, which I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.” John 8:40 (NLT)

“At that point they picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden from them and left the Temple.” John 8:59 (NLT)

“Once again the people picked up stones to kill him.” John 10:31 (NLT)

“So from that time on, the Jewish leaders began to plot Jesus’ death.” John 11:53 (NLT)

Matthew, Mark, and Luke recount additional instances of human attempts to physically harm Jesus. Each of them failed until Satan and his children succeeded (so they thought) in physically assaulting and overcoming Christ at the crucifixion. Fallen man experienced the complete fulfillment of his basest desires on the day of the crucifixion. Yet little did they know that their actions would open the door for many to be counted as righteous.

Knowing this, one must logically conclude that if Christ was physically assaulted following His First Coming, then it stands to reason that His Second Coming will elicit nothing less than a similar response from Satan, his fallen angels, and the humans who have joined them in rebellion.

Spiritual AND Physical Rebellion Against God

Perhaps because the notion strikes people as utterly preposterous, Christians throughout history have spiritualized prophecies which clearly point to a day when men will engage in physical battle against the Lord Almighty.

All around us, people are living in open spiritual opposition to God. They mock His laws, and live their lives independent of His Word. However, the idea that a person would be arrogant enough, much less capable of, physically assaulting God is outside the boundary of an average person’s thought process. Therefore, many people simply dismiss the idea.

Yet the bible is filled with instances of those who have done just that. Aside from the Gospel accounts, the Old Testament also mentions individuals rebellious enough to physically confront God. For instance, Jacob – Abraham’s grandson – dared to take on the King of kings. Genesis 32:22-32 catalogues his wrestling match with God. Therefore, it’s a grave mistake to simply spiritualize prophecies which clearly and plainly state that mankind will one day set out to wage open war against God Almighty.

For the day will come when mankind will attempt to cast off every restraint of God’s authority:

“Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against His Anointed One. ‘Let us break their chains,’ they cry. ‘And free ourselves from this slavery.’ But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.” Psalm 2:1-4 (NLT)

Let there be no mistaking the purpose of this rebellion. Its timing provides us with great insight. It occurs in the aftermath of Satan being cast down to earth:

“Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven. This great dragon – the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world – was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. Then I heard a loud voice shouting across the heavens, ‘It has come at last – salvation and power and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth – the one who accuses them before our God day and night. And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens! And you who live in the heavens, rejoice! But terror will come on the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you in great anger, knowing that he has little time.’” Revelation 12:7-12 (NLT)

Satan, indwelling the Antichrist, will lead the world’s kings and people against the Lord and His Anointed One:

“And I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs leap from the mouth of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. These miracle-working demons caused all the rulers of the world to gather for battle against the Lord on that great judgment day of God Almighty.” Revelation 16:13-14 (NLT)

“He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle.” Daniel 8:25 (NLT)

The purpose of this battle is no secret. Long ago, Lucifer’s intentions came to light:

“For you said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. I will preside on the mountain of the gods far away in the north. I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High.’” Isaiah 14:13-14 (NLT)

This isn’t Satan’s desire alone, but also that of the angels who joined his rebellion and a multitude of humans who have been co-opted to his purpose:

“‘You won’t die!’ the serpent hissed. ‘God knows that your eyes will be opened when you eat it. You will become just like God, knowing everything, both good and evil.’” Genesis 3:4-5 (NLT)

Humanity’s fall in the Garden of Eden was the direct consequence of a human desire to be “just like God.” Yet, despite eating the forbidden fruit, mankind is not like God. Despite the overwhelming desire of many, God is the Alpha and the Omega – man is not. This fact is the cause of great hatred within those who reject God.

One day it will result in humanity launching a physical war against God Himself, because they desire only pleasure and not righteousness:

“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Isn’t it the whole army of evil desires at war within you? You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous for what others have, and you can’t possess it, so you fight and quarrel to take it away from them. And yet the reason you don’t have what you want is that you don’t ask God for it. And even when you do ask, you don’t get it because your whole motive is wrong – you only want what will give you pleasure.” James 4:1 (NLT)

Human beings, like Satan, want what they can’t have – God’s power and authority. So they conspire to take it. This desire is rooted in the same arrogance which prompted the fall of Lucifer. Every human being has a desire to reside in heaven, but many only harbor this desire because of the physical pleasure it will bring them. They otherwise disdain God and cannot fathom humbling themselves in order to receive His mercy.

Nevertheless, the Word of God is clear. Only one gateway into heaven exists – the blood of Jesus Christ. Without it, no human is cleansed of sin and capable of entering heaven. But this doesn’t mean that many won’t try. Human history offers a long list of false religions, false prophets, and futile human attempts to circumvent God’s gateway, but all these efforts lead to the same destination – eternal destruction:

“‘I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.’ Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, so he explained it to them: ‘I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.’” John 10:1-10 (NLT)

In the future, the hubris of mankind will reach such epic proportions that some will attempt to physically leap over the walls of heaven. God can only laugh at such foolishness, and He will not tolerate the illegal entry of those who do not belong in His presence – not when the front door is wide open for anyone who chooses to enter legally.

Conclusion

The bible prophesies that one day men will plot against God, planning a campaign to overthrow His authority, thus prompting Christ to bring the Lord’s vengeance:

“Then the Lord will go out to fight against those nations, as he has fought in times past. On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem.” Zechariah 14:3-4 (NLT)

These prophecies have much to teach today’s believers. It’s instructive to note the grave danger inherent in pride. God created Lucifer to be the Anointed Cherub, yet pride transformed him into the antithesis of everything which God created him to be. Likewise, when pride rears its ugly head in human lives, destruction and ruin soon follow.

“‘What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,’ says the Lord. ‘You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins.’” Isaiah 30:1 (NLT)

What joy, however, awaits those who humble themselves before the Lord. Those who accept the free gift of Christ’s sacrifice as payment for their sins will have their robes washed clean and counted among the righteous:

“They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white.” Revelation 7:14 (NLT)

But those who reject the free gift of Christ will die in their sins. At the end of this age, a great number of them will rise up in physical opposition to the Prince of Peace. Rather than having their robes washed white in the blood of the Lamb, their own blood will stain the robes of the conquering Messiah as He executes “the Day of God’s anger against His enemies” (Isaiah 61:2):

“Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing stained red? Who is this in royal robes, marching in his great strength? ‘It is I, the Lord, announcing your salvation! It is I, the Lord, who has the power to save!’ Why are your clothes so red, as if you have been treading out grapes? ‘I have been treading the winepress alone; no one was there to help me. In my anger I have trampled my enemies as if they were grapes. In my fury I have trampled my foes. Their blood has stained my clothes. For the time has come for me to avenge my people, to ransom them from their oppressors. I was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So I myself stepped in to save them with my strong arm, and my wrath sustained me. I crushed the nations in my anger and made them stagger and fall to the ground, spilling their blood upon the earth.’” Isaiah 63:1-6 (NLT)

God has given you free will to choose your own eternal destiny. Will your blood stain His garments, or will His blood cleanse you of sin and bring you eternal life? The choice is yours alone, but make no mistake – He is Coming! And when He comes, there will be nowhere to hide. He will come to bring judgment, and there will be no escape:

“Oh, that you would burst from the heavens and come down! How the mountains would quake in your presence! As fire causes wood to burn and water to boil, your coming would make the nations tremble. Then your enemies would learn the reason for your fame!” Isaiah 64:1-2 (NLT)

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What happens when a person dies? This question has plagued mankind since its inception. It’s a pretty good bet that almost everyone capable of rational thought has pondered this question at some point in his/her lifetime. To some people, death is scary – while to others, death is a peaceful state to be embraced.

Numerous cultures and civilizations have given birth to myths and speculations concerning the afterlife, but few people ever discover the true answer. And among those who do, only a small minority openly exhibit signs of preparing for what’s ahead.

As a result, physical death is a rather odd thing – everyone knows it’s coming, but very few prepare for it.

In all likelihood, a much larger number of people would make preparations for life after death if they had greater knowledge of their ultimate destination. So where does a person go following physical death? The most reliable explanation comes from the Bible, a work which has stood the test of time, weathered a barrage of critics, and demonstrated its divine nature through the fulfillment of hundreds of prophecies. Some of these prophetic statements pertain to events following physical death, and they reveal two staggeringly different destinations for mankind.

The bible has much to say about the afterlife, and we can have complete confidence in its accuracy. In it, the prophets, as well as Jesus Christ Himself, reveal in vivid detail what happens when a human being dies. Unfortunately, a great number of people have and will continue to pass away without first preparing for their future destination, and this lack of preparation will be lamented by both Christians and non-Christians alike.

A Deceased Human Being Travels To One of Two Places

According to the bible, when a person dies, they go to one of two places:

1) Torment
or
2) Paradise

These destinations are commonly referred to as heaven and hell. Jesus verified the reality of these places in His parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus:

“Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham.” Luke 16:22 (NLT)

And

“The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side.” Luke 16:22-23 (NLT)

In addition, these two places are divided by a great chasm that can not be crossed:

“And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.” Luke 16:26 (NLT)

By definition, these destinations are permanent.

Paradise

Paradise is the final destination of those who place their faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ. During the crucifixion, one of the criminals crucified alongside Jesus expressed His belief in the Son of the Living God. Jesus responded by assuring the man He would enter paradise that day:

“Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.’ And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 (NLT)

In paradise, God will dwell among His people, and death, sorrow, crying, and pain will be gone forever:

“I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.’” Revelation 21:3-4 (NLT)

“No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him. And they will see his face, and his name will be written on their foreheads.” Revelation 22:3-4 (NLT)

Paul spoke in reverence of this place, which he had the distinct honor of visiting:

“I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know – only God knows. Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. But I do know that I was caught up to paradise and heard things so astounding that they cannot be expressed in words, things no human is allowed to tell.” 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 (NLT)

“For “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)

Paradise is a place of indescribable joy and beauty, where men and women will experience fellowship with their Creator.

Torment

Torment, or hell, is also a very real place often referenced by Jesus:

“So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.” Matthew 18:8 (NLT)

According to Jesus, torment is such an awful place that a person should do anything to avoid it. In fact, a person should go so far as to cut off their own hands and feet if doing so will mean avoiding the pain of torment. Jesus described torment as a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth:

“But many Israelites – those for whom the Kingdom was prepared – will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 8:12 (NLT)

The number of verses testifying to the reality of torment and the reality of people being cast into hell are too numerous for a short article such as this one, but a diligent search will reveal many scriptural references. Below are just a few passages which shed light on the truth about this place:

“They are doomed to blackest darkness.” 2 Peter 2:17 (NLT)

“And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment. And don’t forget Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighboring towns, which were filled with immorality and every kind of sexual perversion. Those cities were destroyed by fire and serve as a warning of the eternal fire of God’s judgment.” Jude 1:6-7 (NLT)

“Then the Devil, who betrayed them, was thrown into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Revelation 20:10 (NLT)

Jesus described torment as “eternal punishment,” but in doing so, He offered a message of hope:

“And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 (NLT)

The message Jesus preached is that torment can be avoided and paradise can be obtained. But where a person spends eternity is completely dependent on that person’s individual relationship with Jesus Christ.

If You Accept Christ

Let’s return to the scene of the crucifixion, where one of the criminals asked for Jesus to remember him:

“Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.’ And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 (NLT)

Jesus didn’t promise to see both crucified criminals in paradise, but only the one who acknowledged his own sin, while recognizing the blameless life of Jesus. This is because the criminal’s belief in Christ opened the door for him to enter into paradise.

Jesus Christ is the way and the truth and the life. Those who accept the sacrifice of Christ on the cross as atonement for their sins will enjoy everlasting life and avoid the torment of hell.

Why This Happens

So why does this happen? Why is Jesus Christ the only gateway through which human beings can enter into paradise?

Because all of us are born into sin, we are all condemned – banished from the presence of God who, in His infinite justice, can not tolerate the presence of the unholy. In order to make us holy, blameless in the eyes of God, Jesus Christ paid the price of humanity’s sin through His blood on the cross:

“For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.” Romans 3:25 (NLT)

The above statement by Paul is in complete agreement with the Law of Moses:

“In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.” Hebrews 9:22 (NLT)

“For the life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with the Lord. It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible.” Leviticus 17:11 (NLT)

Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. Therefore, Christ shed His blood in order that we might be forgiven:

“Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.” 1 Peter 3:18 (NLT)

Christ even paid the penalty for the sins of those who died prior to His First Coming – prior to His ministry, His death, and His resurrection:

“That is why the Good News was preached to those who are now dead – so although they were destined to die like all people, they now live forever with God in the Spirit.” 1 Peter 4:6 (NLT)

“That is why the Scriptures say, ‘When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.’ Notice that it says ‘he ascended.’ This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world. And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.” Ephesians 4:8-10 (NLT)

Because of the wonderful sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the door is open for anyone to establish a personal relationship with the Alpha and the Omega – the very Lord of the Universe!

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Romans 5:8-11 (NLT)

Unfortunately, many people will inexplicably reject the free gift offered by Jesus. For such people, torment is their only future.

If You Reject Christ

Those who reject the sacrifice of Christ on the cross will die in their own sins, because they will have no one to intervene and pay the penalty for them. As a result, they can not enter paradise, because God dwells in paradise and God can not tolerate the presence of sin and still be just.

All those who reject Christ will have their names stricken from the Book of Life, a heavenly book which records the name of every human being ever born. Anyone who wants to live in paradise, must have their name written in the Book of Life:

“Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:14-15 (NLT)

It’s a monumental tragedy that even one person in all of history would reject Christ’s offer of reconciliation with God. Yet sadly, entire multitudes of people will do so. The gift of Christ is free of charge – He already paid the price for us! Why then, do people turn Him away?

For many, pride will be their ultimate downfall. In their refusal to acknowledge Jesus Christ as King of kings, they will condemn themselves. Yet, in the end, they will still bow to Him and confess His name:

“I have sworn by my own name; I have spoken the truth, and I will never go back on my word: Every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess allegiance to me.” Isaiah 45:23 (NLT)

“For the Scriptures say, ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess and give praise to God.’” Romans 14:11 (NLT)

Why This Happens

Why does this happen? Why must God condemn people in everlasting torment?

If it weren’t for Christ, all would be condemned:

“When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.” Romans 5:12 (NLT)

However, because of Christ, it’s not necessary that a single person be condemned. Unfortunately, many people reject Christ and attempt to enter paradise on their own terms:

“I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to their own way of getting right with God by trying to keep the law. For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. For Moses writes that the law’s way of making a person right with God requires obedience to all of its commands.” Romans 10:2-5 (NLT)

Only one person ever lived a life in complete obedience to all of God’s commands. As a result, only one pathway leads into paradise – the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ:

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (NLT)

Those who refuse to acknowledge the truth and continue in their reckless living are condemned in the eyes of God, and they will judged accordingly:

“Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins. There is only the terrible expectation of God’s judgment and the raging fire that will consume his enemies. For anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us.” Hebrews 10:26-29 (NLT)

“Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3:36 (NLT)

“But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.” John 12:48 (NLT)

Whether a person believes in Him or not, a day of judgment is in the future. God has made this promise.

Every Person Will Be Judged According To His Works

In addition to entering either torment or paradise, every person who has ever lived must stand before Christ to be judged:

“For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 (NLT)

“But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:10 (NLT)

“So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess and give praise to God.’ Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.” Romans 14:10-12 (NLT)

Even those who are washed clean in the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, must face judgment for their works:

“For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin with God’s household. And if judgment begins with us, what terrible fate awaits those who have never obeyed God’s Good News? And also, ‘If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen to godless sinners?’” 1 Peter 4:17-18 (NLT)

Each believer will receive a reward for what he or she has done for Christ. Therefore, Christians should not judge each other in this life, because only God knows the secret motives behind each person’s works.

“So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time – before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.” 1 Corinthians 4:5 (NLT)

Unfortunately, some Christians will experience great regret on their day of judgment because they will have few or no works to present to Christ. However, those who trust in Jesus need not be afraid on the day of judgment:

“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.” 1 John 4:17 (NLT)

Such will not be the case for those who have rejected Him. They will be judged by the One they have denied:

“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28 (NLT)

“If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven. But if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny that person before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32-33 (NLT)

This Life Matters… It Has Eternal Consequences!

If you don’t think this life matters, think again! Each person’s life here on earth has eternal consequences. A spiritual war is being waged in the heavenly realms, and the human race is a battlefront in that war. A clear line has been drawn. A person is either for or against Jesus Christ. One cannot be both, but one can always switch to the side of Christ and be forgiven. For it is God’s will that not one soul be lost:

“If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t wander away! In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father’s will that even one of these little ones should perish.” Matthew 18:12-14 (NLT)

That is why God gave His only Son as a sacrifice for mankind:

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NLT)

To all who are thirsty, Christ offers living water. Those who drink it will never be thirsty again:

“Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.” Revelation 22:17 (NLT)

They will never be disappointed for trusting in Him:

“And anyone who believes in Him will never be disappointed.” 1 Peter 2:6 (NLT)

But time is short. The end of this age is fast coming to a close. Do you know what will happen when you die? If not, then now is the time to prepare for that day, for Christ is coming soon:

“Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:12-13 (NLT)

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I’ve recently received several emails in which people have expressed a belief that the fulfilled prophecies of the Bible are not exclusive – that other books have exhibited the same power to prophesy the future. This idea is advanced in such a way as to undercut the divine authority of the bible by categorizing its impeccable track record of fulfilled prophecy as something less than the astounding miracle it is.

Since humans can’t even predict the weekend weather with great accuracy, the issuance of detailed prophecies years in advance of their ultimate fulfillment is, and should be, viewed by most people as a sign of supernatural origin.

Almost every religious system devised by man has its own set of prophets who claim divine knowledge of God’s will. Despite the fact that few of these religious systems provide evidence of their supernatural origin by foretelling specific future events, the world experiences no shortage of religious adherents willing to claim they do.

Muslims claim the Koran is prophetic. Mormons claim the Book of Mormon is prophetic. Hindus claim the Vedic texts are prophetic, and a cult following of people from various religious backgrounds claim that the writings of Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce are prophetic. In addition, countless other supposedly prophetic works exist, a list so long that space limitations don’t allow me to mention them all here.

In addition to their prophetic claims, each of the aforementioned texts claims its fulfilled prophecies are sufficient evidence of divine and/or supernatural authorship.

So when someone like me claims that the Bible is the only book which accurately prophesies the future, and is therefore the Word of God, it doesn’t make much of an impression. After all, numerous books are prophetic – right?

Wrong.

Just because someone makes a claim, it doesn’t make that claim true. Evidence must first be presented to test the claim, especially a bold claim such as the ability to foretell future events. Yet, for some reason, many people are more than willing to let the false assertions of others go unchallenged. The reasons are varied – political correctness, fear, and/or a reluctance to hurt someone’s feelings – but none of these reasons is sufficient grounds for allowing the truth to be corrupted.

When the false notion of multiple prophetic and divine texts is allowed to fester, it leads many people to accept the words of false prophets and idolatrous religious systems. This separates people from God, rather than drawing them closer to Him. And God doesn’t want people to be confused. He wants them to come into a full and abundant knowledge of His truth.

So in this article, we’ll examine some of the evidence backing these claims of divine authorship. Doing so will reveal the authentic Word of God and expose the counterfeits for the imposters they are.

God’s Challenge

If you’re searching for truth in a world of darkness, how do you keep from being deceived? Many books, people, prophets, and religious organizations claim to speak on behalf of God, yet many of them contradict one another – so they can’t all be true. How, therefore, does one uncover the truth?

God Almighty, in His infinite wisdom, knew the people of this world would be faced with such a conundrum. In order to keep His Word from being crowded out by the false teachings of Satan, God branded it with a unique watermark, one impervious to counterfeiters. So what is this watermark which identifies the true Word of God?

It’s fulfilled prophecy.

Since God is not confined by time, He already knows the future. Not because the future is pre-ordained, but because He’s in the future. God Almighty is in the past, present, and future simultaneously. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last… As such, He can recount with absolute certainty the future of the human race. And, as logic would dictate, anyone who claims to be God should have no problem foretelling the future with one-hundred percent accuracy.

But don’t take my word for it. God Himself made the same declaration to the prophets of Israel:

“But you may wonder, ‘How will we know whether or not a prophecy is from the Lord?’ If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared.” Deuteronomy 18:21-22 (NLT)

The 66 books of the Bible were written by numerous prophets, each performing God’s work under direction of the Holy Spirit. In the more than 2,000 years since God revealed that a prophet must have a perfect track record in order to establish his credentials as a messenger of God, no one has uncovered a single false prophecy written by any these men. On the contrary, hundreds upon hundreds of specific and detailed prophecies – in some cases written hundreds of years in advance – have been fulfilled to the letter.

These fulfilled prophecies are God’s certificate of authentication, His personal signet proving His direct authorship of the Old and New Testaments. As the Lord states, He will not give His glory to anyone else. And only the Lord can tell the beginning from the end:

“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols. Everything I prophesied has come true, and now I will prophesy again. I will tell you the future before it happens.” Isaiah 42:8-9 (NLT)

For those who present alternative scriptures, who claim to have received divine revelation or a message from above, God issues the following challenge:

“‘Present the case for your idols,’ says the Lord. ‘Let them show what they can do,’ says the King of Israel. ‘Let them try to tell us what happened long ago so that we may consider the evidence. Or let them tell us what the future holds, so we can know what’s going to happen. Yes, tell us what will occur in the days ahead. Then we will know you are gods.’” Isaiah 41:21-23 (NLT)

According to this verse, God has laid down a bold challenge. “Tell us what will occur in the days ahead,” He says, and “then we will know you are gods.”

In other words, if a person or a book can foretell the future, then that person or book has established his/her/its divine credentials. Absent this ability, any person or book which claims divine authority is nothing but an imposter – and that person or book is not to be feared.

As evidence of His own divinity, only one person in human history has ever successfully taken on God’s challenge. His name was Jesus of Nazareth:

“I tell you this beforehand, so that when it happens you will believe that I am the Messiah.” John 13:19 (NLT)

The Son of God reiterated the Old Testament tenet that if one can tell the future beforehand, then it establishes his divine credentials. This unique ability to foretell future events is the fail proof identifier of the Bible’s divine authenticity as well as the divinity of Jesus Christ:

“This is what the Lord says – Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies: ‘I am the First and the Last; there is no other God. Who is like me? Let him step forward and prove to you his power. Let him do as I have done since ancient times when I established a people and explained its future.’” Isaiah 44:6-7 (NLT)

God has thrown down the gauntlet. He’s issued His challenge. Who is like Him? Let that person or text step forward and prove it. Let them prove it by foretelling the future in advance.

What Books Meet God’s Challenge?

An objective search for the truth will carefully examine each text or series of writings which claim to foretell the future, taking into account a number of variables. For instance, could a prophecy be easily fulfilled by a supporter who set out to fulfill it? Does evidence exist that a prophecy was made in advance of its fulfillment? Is the prophecy in question vague and indecipherable? Is it so general that it’s easily fulfilled? What are the odds of its fulfillment?

A healthy dose of skepticism will go a long way in helping a person to discern truth from fiction. Many of the earliest Christians didn’t simply accept the words of mere humans, but they searched through the scriptures diligently to find out the truth for themselves:

“And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men.” Acts 17:11-12 (NLT)

For instance, I unequivocally state that the Bible is the inspired Word of God Almighty, and the hundreds of fulfilled prophecies within it is one reason I believe as I do. No other book can claim such astounding and accurate insight into future events.

But instead of taking my word for it, let’s examine some prophecies from the Koran, Nostradamus, and the Bible. And when we’re finished, you can draw your own conclusion as to which, if any, of these sources meets God’s challenge.

The Koran

The Koran, dictated to Muhammad in a cave sometime in the late 7th Century, is heralded by over one billion Muslims as the divine word of god. The text is divided into 114 Suras (chapters), covering any number of subjects including, some claim, prophecies of future events. Yet, when presented with God’s challenge to foretell the future, the Koran falls short.

Proponents of the Koran’s ability to prophesy point to more than sixty passages which they claim are prophetic in nature, but most of these passages are vague, ambiguous, and sometimes not even prophecies at all. Given the space limitations of this article, only three of these supposed prophecies are featured here.

The first is said to be a prediction of genetic engineering:

“And most certainly I will lead them astray and excite in them vain desires, and bid them so that they shall slit the ears of the cattle, and most certainly I will bid them so that they shall alter Allah’s creation; and whoever takes the Shaitan for a guardian rather than Allah he indeed shall suffer a manifest loss.” Sura 4:119

It’s quite a stretch to say that slitting “the ears of cattle” and altering “Allah’s creation” are clear predictions of the human race engaging in genetic engineering. Like many purported prophecies, this verse is vague in its prediction (assuming it’s an attempted prediction at all).

Some adherents also claim the Koran foretold modern modes of transportation:

“And (He made) horses and mules and asses that you might ride upon them and as an ornament; and He creates what you do not know.” Sura 16:8

Again, the statement that “He creates what you do not know” isn’t exactly a detailed and specific prophecy of future events, much less a fulfilled prophecy of modern transportation. Yet, supporters of the Koran are more than willing to overlook this ambiguity in order to support their preconceived notions of the Koran’s divine origin.

In yet another example of creative interpretation, supporters claim the Koran foretold the pollution of the industrial age:

“Corruption has appeared in the land and the sea on account of what the hands of men have wrought, that He may make them taste a part of that which they have done, so that they may return.” Sura 30:41

Of course, corruption is a rather ambiguous term. Does it infer physical corruption? Spiritual corruption? This supposed prophecy is so vague, it can have a hundred different meanings to a hundred different people.

The above verses are indicative of the types of prophecies found in the Koran – imprecise and broad-based in nature. Nowhere in the Koran can one find a prophecy that names a specific year, time, season, or place in which an event will occur. Yet countless people continue to harp about its supposed predictive powers. Take the time to read the Koran, and you can find out for yourself.

Nostradamus

If the Koran is the most famous work people point to when arguing that another book approaches the prophetic significance of the Bible, then the writings of a 16th Century French doctor are a close second. Published in a book titled ‘The Prophecies,’ the predictions of Nostradamus are written in quatrains organized in several chapters known as ‘Centuries.’ Modern apologists make bold claims concerning the prophetic significance of these writings. Yet to believe in the prophetic power of Nostradamus requires an overt willingness to engage in recklessly broad and creative interpretations of his writing. It’s a stretch to proclaim even one fulfilled prophecy can be located in his work, much less an entire series of fulfilled prophecies. Yet, inexplicably, there’s no shortage of people willing to attribute prophetic power and supernatural significance to these writings.

To illustrate the absurdity of the Nostradamus prophecies, all one has to do is read one. Let’s examine his most famous, a quatrain heralded by proponents as proof positive of the seer’s keen insight into the future:

“Beasts wild with hunger will cross the rivers,
The greater part of the battlefield will be against Hister.
He will drag the leader in a cage of iron,
When the child of Germany observes no law.”
(Translation of Century II, Quatrain 24)

Of course, the key word in this quatrain is “Hister,” which proponents immediately translate as “Hitler.” However, some translations state the word as “Ister,” which is the Latin name for the Danube River in Germany. Even advocates of Nostradamus admit the original translation never directly names “Hitler.” It’s only through creative manipulation of the translation that people arrive at the name of Hitler. Of course, with enough creativity, any number of meanings can be attributed to these verses.

In addition, Nostradamus supposedly predicted the rise of Napoleon:

“An Emperor will be born near Italy,
Who will cost the Empire very dearly.
They will say, when they see his allies,
That he is less a prince than a butcher.”
(Translation of Century I, Quatrain 60)

Clearly, this quatrain predicts the rise of Napoleon. Right? Yes, it does – as well as the rise of any historical person fitting this description, of which there are many. For example, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was born in Italy, cost the empire dearly, and was more of a butcher than a prince.

If any doubts lingered as to the authority of Nostradamus as some sort of divine prophet, they should have been put to rest in July 1999. For in one of the rare quatrains where Nostradamus actually predicts a date, he fails miserably. Apparently, some sort of great king of terror should have appeared from the sky in July 1999:

“In the year 1999 and seven months
From the sky will come the great King of Terror.
He will bring back to life the great king of the Mongols.
Before and after, war reigns happily.”
(Translation of Century X, Quatrain 72)

Again, let me reiterate God’s position:

“But you may wonder, ‘How will we know whether or not a prophecy is from the Lord?’ If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared.” Deuteronomy 18:21-22 (NLT)

July 1999 came and went, and no king of terror appeared from the sky. Yet, apologists for Nostradamus continue to push the idea that his obscure collection of ambiguous ramblings qualifies as serious prophecy. It’s nothing less than mind-boggling.

When a newspaper horoscope states “You will see someone you know today,” and then you see someone you know, this may in a technical sense qualify as a fulfilled prophecy. But would you ascribe supernatural inspiration to such an event? Of course you wouldn’t. No rational person would. But that’s exactly what has happened with the Nostradamus “prophecies.”

Those vague and ambiguous quatrains which can be linked in some way to a modern event are heralded throughout the media as fulfilled prophecies, while the same pundits get a case of selective memory when it comes to the hundreds of additional quatrains which can’t be linked to anything at all.

If you have any doubts concerning the legitimacy of the prophecies of Nostradamus, then I encourage you to find a translation of his work and read them. Don’t blindly accept the conclusions of others. Find out for yourself. Reading these quatrains firsthand, you’ll quickly conclude that the highly vaunted Nostradamus is nothing more than a man from a bygone era who recorded a mountain of gibberish.

The Bible

Although billions of people quote, read, and study the Bible every year, most of the world is ignorant of the staggering number of specific and detailed prophecies found in its pages. More than 25% of the Bible is prophecy. And each prophecy except those concerning the “last days” and the millennial kingdom that follows have been fulfilled with 100% accuracy. Some of these prophecies, such as Jeremiah’s claim that Israel would be taken into captivity for a period of 70 years by the Babylonians, were written decades before fulfillment. Others, such as Ezekiel’s forecast of the exact year in which Israel would be re-established as a nation, were written 2,500 years before fulfillment.

But regardless of the time frame in which they occur, the prophecies of the Bible are very specific in nature. Nevertheless, most people are simply unaware of them. Despite the fact that millions of people supposedly read the Bible, countless books have been written on the subject of bible prophecy, and some of these prophecies have been fulfilled in our time, the media trumpets Nostradamus while distancing itself from the prophecies of the Bible.

Below are a few instances of specific and detailed bible prophecies fulfilled in history:

The Messiah will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver.

The Old Testament Prophecy:
“And I said to them, ‘If you like, give me my wages, whatever I am worth; but only if you want to.’ So they counted out for my wages thirty pieces of silver.” Zechariah 11:12 (NLT)

The New Testament Fulfillment:
“Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests and asked, ‘How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?’ And they gave him thirty pieces of silver.” Matthew 26:14-15 (NLT)

The 30 pieces of silver will be thrown in the potter’s field.

The Old Testament Prophecy:
“And the Lord said to me, ‘Throw it to the potters’ – this magnificent sum at which they valued me! So I took the thirty coins and threw them to the potters in the Temple of the Lord.” Zechariah 11:13 (NLT)

The New Testament Fulfillment:
“When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and other leaders. ‘I have sinned,’ he declared, ‘for I have betrayed an innocent man.’ ‘What do we care?’ they retorted. ‘That’s your problem.’ Then Judas threw the money onto the floor of the Temple and went out and hanged himself. The leading priests picked up the money. ‘We can’t put it in the Temple treasury,’ they said, ‘since it’s against the law to accept money paid for murder.’ After some discussion they finally decided to buy the potter’s field, and they made it into a cemetery for foreigners. That is why the field is still called the Field of Blood.” Matthew 27:3-8 (NLT)

The Messiah’s enemies will divide his clothes among themselves and cast dice for his garments.

The Old Testament Prophecy:
“My enemies stare at me and gloat. They divide my clothes among themselves and throw dice for my garments.” Psalm 22:17-18 (NLT)

The New Testament Fulfillment:
“When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided his clothes among the four of them. They also took his robe, but it was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. So they said, ‘Let’s not tear it but throw dice to see who gets it.’” John 19:23-24 (NLT)

That’s all well and good you may say, but you’re using the bible to verify the Bible!

Notwithstanding the widespread scholarly acceptance of the New Testament as an accurate and reliable historical record, the Bible has foretold events from our own time. Don’t believe it?

How about the re-gathering of the Jews in Israel? Despite nearly 2,000 years of dispersion and unspeakable persecution, the Jews remained a distinct race of people and returned to their land to reestablish Israel in 1948:

“‘Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west and from north and south. I will bring my sons and daughters back to Israel from the distant corners of the earth. All who claim me as their God will come, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.” Isaiah 43:5-7 (NLT)

“‘But the time is coming,’ says the Lord, ‘when people who are taking an oath will no longer say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who rescued the people of Israel from the land of Egypt.’ Instead, they will say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the people of Israel back to their own land from the land of the north and from all the countries to which he had exiled them.’ For I will bring them back to this land that I gave their ancestors.” Jeremiah 16:14-15 (NLT)

“Therefore, give the exiles this message from the Sovereign Lord: Although I have scattered you in the countries of the world, I will be a sanctuary to you during your time in exile. I, the Sovereign Lord, will gather you back from the nations where you were scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel once again.” Ezekiel 11:16-17 (NLT)

The promise to restore Israel as a nation isn’t made just once in the Bible, but numerous times.

Still not convinced?

How about the exact day in which Israel would be reestablished as a nation?

How about the exact year in which the Messiah would arrive at the Temple and “appear to be killed.”?

The Bible harbors hundreds upon hundreds of specific and detailed prophecies just like these. They serve to authenticate the divine authority of the Bible and to serve as a warning and hope of things to come.

Conclusion

The Bible contains clear and detailed prophecies, many fulfilled in history and others to be fulfilled in the days to come. The fulfilled prophecies provide the world with clear evidence of the Bible’s heavenly inspiration. No other books of purported supernatural origin come anywhere close to answering God’s challenge – not the Koran, the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedic texts of Hinduism, the Book of Mormon, the writings of Nostradamus, the writings of Edgar Cayce, or any other work of human hands.

The answer is clear to the objective observer. The bible is the only text which meets God’s challenge of foretelling specific future events with 100% accuracy. According to God, when this happens, it is a sign that those words of prophecy have come from Him:

“Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.” 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NLT)

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For the past year, I’ve posted a number of articles on the future development of molecular manufacturing (MM) and its relation to bible prophecy.  In the time since those articles were first written, researchers have achieved some major milestones in the development of this powerful technology.  So I thought I would provide an update for those who are interested:

Nanotechnology Milestone #1: (Protein Design)

Chemists from UCLA and the University of Washington recently collaborated in the creation of “designer enzymes,” an achievement with major implications.  The project makes it feasible for the human race to create customized enzymes that don’t normally occur in nature for the express purpose of enabling chemical reactions.  This is a major stepping stone in the goal of human computational control of chemical reactions and eventual human control over all matter itself.

Read more on the CRN blog: “Nanotechnology Milestone”

Nanotechnology Milestone #2: (“Nano-Brain”)

Essentially a molecular switch, scientists in Japan have created a molecular device which can be used to send messages to other molecular devices.  This “chemical brain” is actually a single molecule surrounded by 16 additional molecules.  Using a scanning tunneling microscope, researchers can change the chemical state of the central molecule, which then effects the chemical state of all the surrounding molecules.  The result is a configuration that “allows four billion different possible combinations of outcome”.  In due time, such a breakthrough will serve as an important bridge between human desire and the ultimate manipulation of matter.

Read more on BCC: “Chemical Brain Controls Nanobots”

Nanotechnology Milestone #3: Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM)

A $15 million research project at The University of Texas – Dallas aims to design a manufacturing process that takes place at the molecular level.  Once achieved, this process will allow researchers to manufacture products with absolute atomic precision – meaning every single atom will be in its proper position.  Molecular manufacturing includes this ability, along with other notable characteristics, such as the ability to self-replicate, so by itself this breakthrough will not result in molecular manufacturing.  However, it will lead to a dramatic increase in the power and potency of certain products manufactured using this process, and it represents a major stepping stone in the race to achieve molecular manufacturing.

Read more on Nanotechnology Now: “Researchers Drafting Plans for Tiny Assembly Lines”

This last story calls for closer examination.  The real news story is not the ambitious goal of atomically precise manufacturing (APM), but rather the details of the undertaking itself.  A university is expected to achieve this milestone for the relatively low cost of $15 million?  If this turns out to be true, then the development of molecular manufacturing could be much closer than people believe.

Think about it. 

As major milestones on the road to molecular manufacturing begin to fall within the boundaries of universities and corporations, requiring only millions instead of billions of dollars to achieve, then those same milestones are easily within reach of governments all across the globe who have tens of billions of dollars to devote to covert molecular manufacturing programs.  Given the profound advantages to developing MM first, coupled with the profound negative consequences of not developing it first, it seems more than likely that multiple governments have sufficiently advanced covert molecular manufacturing programs currently underway.  If corporations and university researchers can make such rapid progress with limited resources, what could a well-funded government military project achieve?

The answer will change the geopolitical realities of our time by crowning the winner of this new arms race undisputed ruler of the world.

Which leads us to an update on another question often tackled on this site… 

Who will develop molecular manufacturing first?

This was the subject of a recent commentary by Mike Treder for Nanotechnology Now.

Read the full article: “Who will win the nano race?”

This is an interesting commentary, and I highly recommend reading it in its entirety.  The article sets out to predict who will win the global race to create an MM capability and it attempts to draw some conclusions based on two variables:

1) Publication of peer reviewed papers on the subject of nanotechnology

2) Public and private funding of nanotechnology

While neither of these variables is sufficient to predict the winner of the race to molecular manufacturing, they do provide great insight into the amount of interest and focus on the subject by the respective scientific communities of the nations involved.  Treder’s commentary leans toward the conclusion that the United States maintains a decent lead in both areas.  However, further examination of the data reveals a different story.

In my opinion, funding is a less reliable indicator of commitment due to the fact that a covert government project is not counted in the final figures.  Therefore, we can’t really analyze accurate figures of each nation’s final expenditures in regard to nanotechnology.  However, peer reviewed papers offer a more reliable indicator because they illustrate the true depth and breadth of knowledge retained by a local research community concerning a particular area of scientific study.

At first glance, this chart appears to show a decisive advantage for the United States with the following figures* representing the total number of scientific publications originating in each country:

United States  18,200
Japan   8,000
China   7,200
Germany   7,000
United Kingdom  4,200
France   4,000
Italy   3,000
South Korea  2,000
Canada   1,800
Spain   1,700
Russia   1,600

*(all figures are approximate numbers)

However, the chart should actually indicate the following:

European Union  19,900
United States  18,200
Japan   8,000
China   7,200
South Korea  2,000
Canada   1,800
Russia   1,600

When the core nations of the European Union are treated as a single nation (which they should be in this instance given the cooperative nature of the Western European Union in the development of military armaments), it becomes clear that the United States is not the world leader in nanotechnology expertise – the European Union is.

If this is true, then the European Union is on its way to becoming the world’s ruling power, a development that isn’t surprising to those familiar with bible prophecy.  Afterall, the bible is clear that the final gentile world empire will be a revived version of the Roman Empire.

What Does All This Mean?

For those who missed previous articles on the subject of molecular manufacturing and its relation to bible prophecy, below is a list of past articles featured on BrittGillette.Com:

Revelation 6 (Part 1): The Rider on the White Horse
Revelation 6 (Part 2): The Rider on the Red Horse
Revelation 6 (Part 3): The Rider on the Black Horse
Revelation 6 (Part 4): The Rider on the Pale Green Horse
Paving the Way for the Antichrist
Who Will Develop Molecular Manufacturing?
Material Abundance In The End Times
Why Global Government Is Inevitable
Deception In The End Times
The Necessity of Global Government Confirmed

These articles shed light on the general direction in which this world is headed.  Although the bible does not explicitly mention molecular manufacturing, it does provide a description of the state of human affairs in the last days.  Much of what the bible describes parallels human predictions for the era of molecular manufacturing.

Does this mean molecular manufacturing is the tool with which the Antichrist will conquer the world?  Not necessarily.

But what we do know is that an alternative method for the establishment of the Antichrist’s diabolical kingdom has only a short window of time to materialize before the maturation of molecular manufacturing.  Since the development of molecular manufacturing will inevitably lead to the establishment of a global regime, and the bible states that a truly global government will not exist until the appearance of the Antichrist, then one can logically conclude that if the Antichrist does not appear before the development of molecular manufacturing, he must appear in tandem with it.

The aforementioned breakthroughs in the race to develop this powerful technology illustrate just how close the world is to the seven year Tribulation and the subsequent Glorious Appearing of Jesus Christ.  This means the timing of the rapture is even closer.  In fact, the rapture is immiment, even more imminent than it ever has been if that makes sense.  All one has to do is examine the signs of our times, which the bible says are unmistakable signs of the last days:

1) The Jews are Gathered in the Land of Israel
2) Russia is Forming an Unprecedented Alliance with Muslim Nations
3) The Emerging World Power is the European Union
4) The Various Signs about which Jesus Spoke are now Present

Not all the signs of our times are mentioned here, but they are plentiful, and the development of molecular manufacturing is just one more bullet point to add to this list, since it has to occur in tandem with the Antichrist if this son of perdition has not already appeared by the time of its maturation.

Regardless, the signs are clears, our generation will witness the end of this age. 

Jesus Christ is standing right at the door, knocking for anyone willing to listen.  Soon, He will announce His presence to the world through means of the rapture, and soon thereafter He will establish His everlasting Kingdom where righteousness and justice will prevail forever and ever.

Will you be worthy of entering His Kingdom?  If you’re not sure, read “How Do I Get To Heaven?”  Rest assured that Christ has prepared a place for you in His Kingdom.  All you have to do is claim it.

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If you ask a dozen random people which nation is the world’s greatest superpower, chances are almost every single person will give the same answer: the United States. But is this really true? And from where does this notion originate?

The idea of the United States as the world’s lone superpower comes from an acknowledgment of recent history, a history which witnessed the United States win two world wars, engineer a Cold War victory over the Soviet Union, and project its military power from one end of the earth to the next. By all means, the United States is a global power to be reckoned with, and for a brief moment, it was the preeminent world power – the world’s only superpower. But is the United States still the world’s undisputed superpower? I would argue that it’s not.

We’ll tackle the question of which nation is the world’s other superpower in due time, but first, let’s examine why the United States has so quickly squandered its exalted position.

Since the idea of the United States as the world’s lone superpower is predicated on its great military strength, we must ask the question ‘from where does this military strength come?’ The answer is clear. The military power of the United States is a function of its economic might. The most sophisticated military machine ever known is built on the back of the strongest economic engine the world has ever known. But that economic engine is starting to run out of steam, and most Americans seem oblivious to this reality.

In the decades since its triumphant victory in WWII, the United States has lost all financial discipline, growing fat and bloated on annual deficit spending. This poor stewardship threatens to hand the next generation a bankrupt and ruined nation. Better leadership could have avoided this dire situation, but at some point in the past, Americans and their leaders cast aside God’s principles in pursuit of their own desires. The inevitable result of this national shift in financial prudence has resulted in a nation saddled with an enormous burden of debt.

The bible teaches us to be mindful of our personal financial situation and to be accountable, lest we lose all we have gained:

“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds, for riches don’t last forever, and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.” Proverbs 27:23-24 (NLT)

Most Americans have come to expect their nation to lead the world both militarily and economically. They’ve come to view this reality as a birthright, requiring no action on their part in order to retain what past generations have acquired. But as the aforementioned bible verse explains, “riches don’t last forever, and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.” No implicit guarantee exists which grants the United States automatic and everlasting supremacy in world economic and military affairs. Such a position of high authority and responsibility must be earned, and the United States has failed in its responsibility for some time now.

For decades, the United States has failed to take responsibility for its growing national debt, borrowing money from foreigners in order to finance lavish government spending programs. Paul warned the world, both governments and individuals, against such a lifestyle:

“Owe nothing to anyone – except for your obligation to love one another.” Romans 13:8 (NLT)

Through years of financial irresponsibility, the United States has become the world’s largest debtor nation. And this fact may be its ultimate undoing.

The Falling Dollar

Anyone in touch with the world today knows that the dollar is losing value on an almost daily basis. The dollar has fallen relative to oil, gold, silver, and every other commodity on the planet. Although this fall won’t last forever, it’s a clear symptom of an ominous future for the dollar’s underlying value. Conventional wisdom and the media try to portray this fall as a rally in oil or a rally in commodity prices, while pointing to increased worldwide demand sparked by China and India. But the reality of the matter is that the dollar is in the midst of its own bear market. Simply put, fewer and fewer people want dollars. Why? Because nobody wants to get stuck with a bunch of unpaid debt, and people around the world are beginning to question whether the U.S. can ever pay off its massive debt.

The rest of the world is starting to take heed of the following biblical principle:

“Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for someone else. If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.” Proverbs 22:26-27 (NLT)

Why should other nations be the guarantors of U.S. debt? If the day arrives when the United States can’t pay, where will that leave its creditors? More and more people are unwilling to risk such a scenario. And why should they? Why would anyone risk being stuck with falling dollars or worthless promises to pay?

This is the real reason for today’s falling dollar and high oil prices. High oil prices are really the result of inflation (in this case, a result of decreased demand for dollars), not increased demand for oil. The worldwide price of oil is up only because most of the world’s oil is traded in dollars (at least for now). But most alternative currencies have increased relative to the dollar over the course of the past several years. As a result, citizens of nations with stronger currencies are paying just as much, if not less, for oil now as they were five and ten years ago.

Those who rely on the dollar to make their purchases are the ones who are truly realizing the effects of higher prices. Unfortunately, this situation could have been avoided had the United States made note of the following biblical proverb:

“Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.” Proverbs 22:7 (NLT)

Many people continue to live under the false notion that the United States is a rich nation ruling over the poorer nations of the world. But reality paints a much different picture. The United States is really the world’s leading nation of borrowers. And after decades of spending more money than it has, the United States has become a servant nation.

The burden of U.S. debt is weighing down an entire nation, and a recent headline should give every American cause for concern. Here’s what it read:

“U.S.’s Triple-A Credit Rating Under Threat”

Every newspaper in America should have run this headline on its front page, yet the news went virtually unnoticed. The implications of such a scenario are utterly disastrous, for both the United States government and its citizens. If the United States loses its Triple-A credit rating, the financial destruction will be swift and relentless. In an instant, the United States as the world has known it will cease to exist. Its power and influence will be lost, and it will be a long time, if ever, before the U.S. can possibly regain its credibility and influence in the world.

Unfortunately, unless dramatic political change takes place, this day of reckoning will be unavoidable. The United States will experience financial ruin and will cease to be a powerful player on the world stage.

Does this surprise you? It shouldn’t.

More than 2,600 years ago, the prophet Daniel was given a vision in which he saw the rise of the final world power. The world empire foreseen by Daniel was one of enormous wealth and military might, and history clearly reveals the United States is not that power.

Daniel Foresaw Four World Empires

According to the bible, all other governments will give way to this final world empire, described as “the fourth beast” in Daniel Chapter 7. In this chapter, Daniel has a vision of four world empires, each represented by a beast. The fourth beast represents Rome:

“Then he said to me, ‘This fourth beast is the fourth world power that will rule the earth. It will be different from all the others. It will devour the whole world, trampling everything in its path. Its ten horns are ten kings that will rule that empire. Then another king will arise, different from the other ten, who will subdue three of them. He will defy the Most High and wear down the holy people of the Most High.’” Daniel 7:23-25 (NLT)

The bible is clear. The United States can not retain its status as the world’s lone superpower indefinitely. The final world superpower – and only one will exist in the last days – will be Rome.

The Resurrection of the Roman Empire

The bible clearly points to a resurrected Roman Empire as the preeminent world power of the last days. In the Book of Revelation, an angel reveals to the apostle John the true meaning of his vision of a woman sitting on a scarlet beast with 7 heads and 10 horns:

“And now understand this: The seven heads of the beast represent seven hills of the city where this woman rules. They also represent seven kings. Five kings have already fallen, the sixth now reigns, and the seventh is yet to come, but his reign will be brief. The scarlet beast that was alive and then died is the eighth king. He is like the other seven, and he, too, will go to his doom. His ten horns are ten kings who have not yet risen to power; they will be appointed to their kingdoms for one brief moment to reign with the beast. They will all agree to give their power and authority to him.” Revelation 17:9-13 (NLT)

Throughout history “seven hills” has often been erroneously interpreted as a reference to Rome, the city of seven hills. However, the original Greek is literally interpreted as “seven mountains.” From Daniel 2:35, we know that a mountain can represent a kingdom, and given the context of the verses, it is proper to interpret these seven mountains as seven kingdoms. The seven heads of the beast represent seven world empires, five of which were referenced earlier by the prophet Daniel. They are, in order of their rule, the following:

1) Egypt
2) Assyria
3) Babylonia
4) Medo-Persia
5) Greece
6) Rome
7) The Revived Roman Empire

As the passage explains, the 10 horns represent 10 kings who, as we learned earlier from Daniel, will grant their power and authority to this final kingdom – the revived Roman Empire. Daniel concurs with the vision of the 10 kings, the appearance of an eleventh king, and the defeat of 3 of the 10 kings:

“Then in my vision that night, I saw a fourth beast, terrifying, dreadful, and very strong. It devoured and crushed its victims with huge iron teeth and trampled what was left beneath its feet. It was different from any of the other beasts, and it had ten horns. As I was looking at the horns, suddenly another small horn appeared among them. Three of the first horns were wrenched out, roots and all, to make room for it. This little horn had eyes like human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.” Daniel 7:7-8 (NLT)

Furthermore, we learn earlier in the Book of Revelation that the final world empire will be the seventh successive world empire and will be formed by 10 kings:

“And now in my vision I saw a beast rising up out of the sea. It had seven heads and ten horns, with ten crowns on its horns. And written on each head were names that blasphemed God.” Revelation 13:1 (