Britain

"...but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations" (Genesis 48:19).

Britain's greatness was prophesied in the Bible, thousands of years before it came into existence as a nation. The resources below explore this prophecy and its implication for the past, present and future of this declining superpower.

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The Throne of Britain: Its Biblical Origin and Future

The greatest and most enduring dynasty in world history is showing signs of passing. But will it? To understand the future of the British royal family, we must examine how the monarchy began—and why.
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World News and Trends: American and British decline foretold in Bible

The last book in the Bible, Revelation, was penned by the aged apostle John late in the first century, nearly 2,000 years ago. Yet the Holy Scriptures remain the most up-to-date book available to our modern age.
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World News and Trends: How's Britain been faring?

Nearly 20 years ago, noted historian and journalist Paul Johnson asked: "What has happened to the British?
Da Punição ao Destino
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From Punishment to Destiny

God foretold not only the rise of Britain and the United States, but also what will happen if, like their biblical ancestors, they reject the true Source of their blessings. Does prophecy reveal what the future holds for them?
A Bíblia Na História Britânica e Norte-Americana
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The Bible In British and American History

Is it possible that the Bible so influenced the people of Britain and the United States because this book is their history book?
Os Defensores do Anglo-israelismo
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Advocates of British-Israelism

Focusing on the biblical promises, some scholars have undertaken extensive research to advance the knowledge that God's promised blessings to Abraham's descendants have largely been fulfilled in the British and American peoples.
Benjamin Disraeli: O Maestro do Império
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Benjamin Disraeli: Maestro of Empire

In a remarkable coincidence one of the chief architects of the British Empire, Benjamin Disraeli, literally bears the name of Israel. Or is it coincidence?
A Grã-Bretanha e os Estados Unidos Herdaram a Primogenitura de José
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Britain and the United States Inherit Joseph's Birthright

Britain suddenly emerged to lead the greatest empire the world has ever seen, soon followed by the rise of the most powerful single nation in world history, the United States. Both were foretold long ago in Bible prophecy!
Todos os israelitas são judeus?
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Are All Israelites Jews?

Today almost everyone identifies the name Israel with the Jews. Is this assumption correct?
Duas Nações Que Mudaram o Mundo
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Two Nations That Changed the World

How could a relatively small island nation and a group of backwater colonies huddled along the coast of a continent rise to dominate the globe for the last two centuries? The surprising answer lies in Bible prophecy!
Debt Troubles Mount for Britain and America
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Debt Troubles Mount for Britain and America

The late French President Charles de Gaulle once dismissed the United States and Britain as "the Anglo-Saxon debtor nations." Four decades later, their enormous debt is forcing the two countries into a period of dramatic change.
Do You Understand the Signs of the Times?
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Do You Understand the Signs of the Times?

The intensity and frequency of tragic world and national events should rightly concern all of us. Jesus Christ Himself spoke of "the signs of the times." Certain telltale signs correspond to a crisis-filled close of this age -- called in...
The Watchman's Mission
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The Watchman's Mission

Sin exacts a terrible price, whether on a nation or an individual. We're seeing that played out before our eyes.
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Spend, Cut or Change Our Thinking?

Britain's new government is making radical efforts to rein in government debt. Will other nations follow? What got us into this mess? What will it take to eventually solve our economic problems?
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Germany and the Euro: What Will Be the Ultimate Outcome?

A severe crisis often results in economic and political disaster, but it can also foster an opportunity for exercising much greater control, especially for an economically strong and dominant country like Germany. Does the Bible indicate where the current crisis...
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World News and Trends: Christian education on the wane in Britain

A lead editorial in The Sunday Telegraph summed up the sad state of Christian education in the United Kingdom today.
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Will the EU Split the Special Relationship?

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its...
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Can We Win the War on Terror?

The world is at war. It's not the long-envisioned nuclear exchange, but don't count nuclear weapons out. This is a shadowy war of principle, one the United States, Britain and their allies are ill-equipped to win.
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Restoration... Will We Heed the Warning?

Two statesmen stand like sentinels on the wall warning their cities' inhabitants of approaching danger.
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Jails Overflow, While Justice Flags

"Do the crime. Do the time." This popular slogan slathered over billboards and bumper stickers reflects a politically popular approach toward crime. The approach is partially effective, but the cost is choking states, counties and municipalities—and more importantly, it is...
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