United States

"He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great..." (Genesis 48:19).

The United States' history is tied to Great Britain's by more than just a revolution. The story begins with a promise to a patriarch, passed down to two brothers—the ancestors of two of the world's greatest superpower nations. Find out more below.

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The Morning Star of Prophecy

I find it a paradox that in our globally connected, social Web world, we can know what happens in virtually any part of the world, yet we are not able to understand what it all means and what it tells...
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Restoration: The Morning Star of Prophecy

For 47 years I have been a student of Bible prophecy. There are times when one sees a flash of light that clearly defines the prophetic landscape. I wonder if this is such a time.
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U.S. President Commits to Promoting Iranian Development of Nuclear Power

When humankind discovered how to weaponize the awesome power God locked into the atom, the world entered a chapter that it cannot close.
Are America's Superpower Days Numbered?
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Are America's Superpower Days Numbered?

Great powers come and go. For more than six decades the United States has been the world's dominant power. Seventy years ago, Great Britain—with its vast empire—was the world's greatest power. Is the United States following Britain's path to decline...
He Set Ephraim Before Manasseh
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He Set Ephraim Before Manasseh

As memories of the British Empire fade into the distant past, many think the United States is Ephraim and Britain Manasseh. There are sound historical reasons for this not being the case.
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In Brief: Global Political Trends Threaten America's World Leadership

Americans appear to be very edgy these days. According to a Gallup Poll sponsored by USA Today, "Almost three-fourths of them...don't like the way things are going in the country. Given economic deprivation and political division, plus war [and] terrorism...
Does the United States Appear in Bible Prophecy?
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Does the United States Appear in Bible Prophecy?

Small nations like Egypt, Jordan and Libya are found in Bible prophecies of the time of the end. But what about the major English-speaking countries like the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia? Are they absent from Bible prophecy, or...
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World News and Trends Peril or paradise what will the next decade bring

Will the United States and the world at large pull out of these present crises during the next decade? Let's consider just a few carefully selected crucial points from around the globe.
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America's Economic Meltdown: What Does It Mean?

Unemployment, debt and trade imbalances are soaring while the dollar's value is plummeting. What's behind the shocking economic meltdown in the United States? Does Bible prophecy help us understand?
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You, Me and Haiti... On the Tightrope of Techno-Society

What would we do if we faced such a crisis? With our dependence on all the modern conveniences, I think we would be even less prepared to cope.
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World News and Trends: Recession deeply disrupting American life

As discouraging as this latest recession has been to many, we have not seen the end of it, as indicated by various sectors of society and our economy. And it's having some repercussions not immediately evident.
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World News and Trends- America's "New Era of Engagement": Where will it lead?

A feature article in USA Today stated: "With President Obama presiding over an historic session, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a U.S. sponsored resolution ... committing all nations to work for a nuclear weapons-free world. Russia, China and developing...
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World News and Trends: Will a reversal in American diplomacy work in our hostile world?

Current President Barack Obama's own style brings out the sharp contrast of his administration's fundamental approach to international diplomacy.
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In Brief... Church Leaders Sign Manhattan Declaration

Citing conscience issues with several social trends, 145 religious leaders have signed what they call the Manhattan Declaration, saying they will not cooperate with laws that could be used to compel their groups to participate in or support abortions, same-sex...
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Could America Be Replaced as the Global Superpower?

Great powers come and go. For more than six decades the United States has been the world's dominant power. Seventy years ago, Great Britain—with its vast empire—was the world's greatest power. Could the United States follow Britain into decline and...
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Can the U.S. Consumer Save the World?

Will Americans spend or save? Which should they do?
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Thanksgiving, Pilgrims and Freedom

It is difficult today for us to imagine moving to another land, away from all that is familiar, to seek religious freedom. But that is what they did.
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Americans Losing Their Freedoms

America has enjoyed unprecedented freedoms and prosperity, although many people fear we are losing both. Few recognize the real source of those blessings.
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Europe and the Church, Part 13: And One Is Yet to Come

The book of Revelation shows there is to be one more revival of the Roman Empire immediately prior to Christ's return. Is the European Union the prophesied revival?
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How Long Will the NATO Alliance Last?

The 50th anniversary of the NATO alliance in 1999 was a celebration of the successful defense of the free world. Just 10 years later there are signs of serious trouble within the alliance.
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