Governments

"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people" (Daniel 2:44).

In this section, find out more about the governments of the world, their prophesied role in future events and the final government that will supersede them all.

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The Citadel and the Caravan

In explaining Europe to Americans, and America to Europeans, I have sometimes used the analogy of a citadel and a caravan. Europe is the citadel and America the caravan.
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What Is Europe?

Europe is beset by growing angst about its identity and place in the world.
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The World Cup: Counting the Cost

South Africa spent huge sums to host the World Cup. In a country suffering growing problems, was it worth the cost?
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World War: Will It Happen Again?

The lack of a major world conflict for the past 65 years reassures some that the world will never again face another world war. But is our world really growing safer? And what does Bible prophecy reveal about a future...
The Long-Neglected Prophecies of Jeremiah: Applicable to 21st-Century America?
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The Long-Neglected Prophecies of Jeremiah: Applicable to 21st-Century America?

Do the crises we Americans see happening to our beloved country today relate to biblical prophecy? Many do not even realize we are seriously transgressing God's spiritual law. What does the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah reveal about our lives today—and where...
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European Financial Crisis May Result in Significant Political Changes

As European leaders talk of the need for greater integration of their finances, some countries may have to leave the eurozone. Could this lead to a two-tiered Europe, with a solid core of nations built around Germany and German principles...
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Why Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is today a catalyst of conflict. Jesus Christ promised it will become the starting point for a world at peace.
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World News and Trends: Will Europe go to work-free Sundays?

A third of euro-deputies have signed an appeal urging the European Commission to include work-free Sundays into an upcoming review of EU rules on working time, with the responsible commissioner pledging to 'take into account' these views in his proposals...
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World News and Trends- America, Britain and Israel: The tragic breakdown of a great relationship

It was first Britain that was used to help fulfill biblical prophecy by strongly supporting the future state of Israel through the famous Balfour Declaration of 1917.
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What Does the Gaza Flotilla Shootout Mean?

When the Gaza flotilla tried to resist the Israeli navy, it led to a shootout with at least nine dead and dozens wounded. Was the flotilla a genuine effort to help the needy or a worldwide publicity stunt?
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Integration or Disintegration: The Stark Choice Facing the EU

The growing debt crisis in Europe is straining the monetary union and even the European Union itself. Europe has arrived at a crossroads. Which way will it turn?
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A Page on the World: The Essential Abraham Lincoln

The Essential Abraham Lincoln contains a rich storehouse of Lincoln's most important letters, speeches and presidential messages.
The Middle East: Ground Zero of Bible Prophecy
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The Middle East: Ground Zero of Bible Prophecy

Only a century ago the Middle East was a relatively peaceful and tranquil area. Today it's the most volatile region of the world, with the possibility of war breaking out at any minute. You need to understand why this change...
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In Spite of Greek Bailout, Is the Euro History?

Will the $1 trillion economic bailout really save Greece and the euro? How do the euro's strengths and weaknesses affect the prophetic future of Europe?
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U.S. Policy: Abandon Israel to Appease Her Enemies?

The nation of Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been humiliated recently by the U.S. administration. Why? What's going on?
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Europe: A New Superpower on the Rise

What does Europe and biblical prophecy have to do with your future? Much! Don't miss this critical program.
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Turkey at the Crossroads

Following rebuffs from both the United States and Germany, could NATO's second biggest military power turn toward the east?
The Decline and Fall of Nations: A Prophetic Perspective
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The Decline and Fall of Nations: A Prophetic Perspective

Ancient Babylon fell in one night after having been "weighed in the balance and found wanting." Can modern empires fall just as quickly? History and the Bible provide an answer.
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Peace in the Middle East?

The new Middle East peace process gets off to a rocky start as international pressure rises in an effort to bring peace to the region. Israeli and U.S. relationships are at their lowest level in years and the European Union...
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Freedom and Basic Gratitude

Now is the time to show basic gratitude for the many freedoms we still enjoy in whatever part of the planet we call home.
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