News and Prophecy

Wars, politics, crimes- it seems like all the news is bad news. When times are turbulent, we can remember our hope and anchor is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

European Union
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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.
A open Bible laying on a table.
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Dual Fulfillment in Bible Prophecy

Many prophecies in the Bible are dual. In such cases a prophet speaks under inspiration of God and a first fulfillment of the prophecy comes to pass. Then, later, often at the end of the age before the return of...
Hagia Sophia basilica in Istanbul
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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...
US Capitol
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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...
Identity Thieves
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Identity Theft

Hypocrisy Over Duck Dynasty
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Hypocrisy Over Duck Dynasty

The Final Superpower
Study Aid Issue - Bible Study Aids

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...
Sermon
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Nahum - A Warning to Us All

We're going to look at the "rest of the story" of Nineveh and take a close look at the Book of Nahum. What can we learn from Nahum's message to Nineveh? Does it have an end-time significance? Is it relevant…
Nelson Mandela - Man of Peace
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Nelson Mandela - Man of Peace

Media Production

The Kennedy Assassination - 50 Years Later

I teach a class of young adults who were not even alive the day Kennedy was shot. What should they learn from this piece of history?
Media Production

The Gettysburg Address - 150 Years Later

Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech 150 years ago. It would be nice to have a leader of his stature around today.
President John F. Kennedy  riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
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The Kennedy Assassination: An American Turning Point

This November marks 50 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The news stunned the nation and the world. November 22, 1963, marked a turning point for America. Those who remember...
A hand grabbing another person's hand - helping.
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Is there any real GOOD in a natural disaster?

Soldiers boarding an airplane.
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America's Military Decline: What Does It Mean?

Ambitious and expensive government programs seriously endanger America's economic stability and add to the nation's already gargantuan national debt. The inevitable downside seems to be massive cuts in military spending. Where is this disturbing trend taking a troubled nation?
Philippines Typhoon Haiyan - Why does God allow suffering?
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Philippines Typhoon Haiyan - Why does God allow suffering?

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Current Events & Trends: The global war against Christians

John Allen Jr. recently authored a book titled The Global War on Christians. Subsequently he wrote an article on the topic for The Spectator in which he began with scenarios of correspondents reporting on significant events without pointing out their...
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Current Events & Trends: Washington's budget impasse: the overlooked significance

The vast majority of commentators decried the government shutdown and warned of dire consequences.
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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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Current Events & Trends: Avoid involvement in the Middle East?

Bloomberg Businessweek published an article by Peter Beinart, a Daily Beast columnist and university professor, that originally appeared online with the title "Obama Should Give Peace a Chance With Iran" (Sept. 19, 2013).