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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Why the Massive Decline in America's Prestige?

Is America still "the land of the free and the home of the brave"? For a long time the United States was the envy of the world—even its enemies paying it grudging respect. This divinely blessed nation used to be...
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Seven Prophetic Signs Before Jesus Returns

Without speculating on the exact time of this awesome event, you need to know the signs preceding it.
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The Kings of Israel: The Signs of the Times

Ancient Israel and Judah were blessed when their leaders followed God and cursed when they followed pagan rituals. As our country strays farther from God, should we be concerned of a similar fate?
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5. The United States and Great Britain will Fall with the State of Israel

"Israel" was the new name God gave the biblical patriarch Jacob in Genesis 32. The 12 tribes of Israel were descended from his 12 sons. These tribes later formed a united kingdom.
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4. A Dominating Roman System Will Come to Power

In Daniel 2 and 7 we see prophecies about four great gentile empires that would arise in the period between the time of Daniel and the coming establishment of the Kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44). Daniel was himself living in...
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3. The "King of the North" and "King of the South" will Rise as Regional Powers

In Daniel 11 we find an amazing prophecy about two leaders, the kings of the north and south, the heads of regions that were geographically north and south of the Holy Land. To understand this prophecy we have to go...
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2. A Jewish Homeland will be Established in Israel

"And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east. And the Mount of Olives shall be split in two, from east to west, making a very large valley; half of...
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1. Mankind Must Have the Ability to Exterminate Itself

In Matthew 24:22, describing world conditions prior to His second coming, Jesus said that "if that time of troubles were not cut short, no living thing could survive; but for the sake of God's chosen it will be cut short"...
The Next World Superpower
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The Next World Superpower

The United States will not remain the world's preeminent power. What will occur and why? Discover surprising answers.
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The Dreaming King and the Slave

Daniel's book prophesied events fulfilled many centuries ago as well as major events yet to come. It reveals a history of the region, written in advance, from Daniel's time right up to the return of Jesus Christ.
The Final Superpower: The Kingdom of God
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The Final Superpower: The Kingdom of God

"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed ... You saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in...
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The EU: A Seventh Roman Revival in the Making?

In the devastated aftermath of World War II, it seemed unimaginable that Europe could rise again. Many venerable cities had been bombed into rubble. The dead were counted in the tens of millions. Old institutions and organizations ceased to exist.
Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican.
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Roman Revivals of a United Europe

How can we know that the last world superpower will be a modern-day incarnation of the Roman Empire? There are a few Bible indicators that point in that direction.
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The "King of the North" vs. the "King of the South"

In Daniel 10 and 11, there is another prophecy that has end-time implications. It's important because it reveals the political climate and tensions in the Middle East preceding both the first and second appearances of Jesus Christ as the Messiah...
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Introduction: A Snapshot of World Affairs

There is only one true superpower in today's world: the United States. At present no other nation can globally project power, in any form, like America. Yet there are many challenges to America maintaining this lofty and important status. Will...
The Final Superpower
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The Final Superpower

Bible prophecy tells of a sequence of world-ruling superpowers. These powerful nations and their rulers have dominated the world throughout history. The Bible tells the story of their rise to power and their fall to obscurity. It also reveals that...
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Current Events & Trends: The German election: the other side of the story

The Jewish Chronicle stated in a front-page article, "Angela Merkel's historic third election victory was warmly greeted by European leaders this week" (Simon Rocker, "Board Welcomes Angela Merkel," Sept. 24, 2013).
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The Humiliation of America and What It Means for You

America is in trouble. For all its vaunted power, it has experienced grave challenges in dealing with a 30-year-old computer consultant who, following his conscience, deliberately leaked critical classified information.
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Why Israel Matters

Christ said to discern the times. Doing so means we listen carefully to what men of vision might say.
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A Failure To Lead

The United States government continues in shutdown. What's missing from leadership to move the country forward on this and other issues?
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