Is tremendous change needed? Must the U.S. fall from power?
“The change must take place in the most astonishing way possible.” A quote from Terry James of ‘Rapture Ready.’
The U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world. Some, or many, will say it’s the greatest country ever. I’ll leave that debate for others. But the number one superpower in the world presents some problems for many other countries around the globe. It’s too big and powerful. They want to bring it down.
Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and that Corona Virus country that some like to call China are some of the countries that don’t like America’s standing in the world.
(I’m making fun of the fact that many people are trying to pretend the virus didn’t originate in China, which it did.)
But there’s another surprising group of people who are looking for a complete collapse of the United States. Not all, but many prominent spiritual leaders have predicted the utter destruction of America. No, I’m not talking about some militant Islamic group. Or Bernie’s bros. And I’m not referring to the climate alarmists who insist that America needs to turn back the clock to the pre-industrial revolution era.
It’s the Pre-Rapture folks.
I’m talking about “pre-trib” rapture expecting Bible prophecy teachers and their millions of followers. They’re all very nice folks. At least I hope and believe that they are. And to be fair and upfront, I used to believe exactly what they still believe. I understand why they teach and believe as they do.
But they’re wrong.
Terry James of “Rapture Ready.com” has published a recent article. Mr. James insists that the present status quo of the United States of America must and will change before Bible prophecy can see fulfillment. They also insist that Israel’s fall is necessary.
Here are a quote and the link to Mr. James’ article.
The “experts” continue to miss the point.
Terry James is among a long list of well-meaning Bible prophecy teachers who misunderstand some of the prophetic literature. That’s a bold statement and very offensive to many people. I don’t mean to offend, but it’s long past the time for Christians to study the scriptures rather than listen to popular fictional theories. We need to stop listening to YouTube prophets and many of the popular prophecy teachers. They’re stuck on a Roman Antichrist theory. They still cling to the idea that Russia will soon attack Israel with a coalition of Jew-hating soldiers. They still expect America to fall. In fact, the U.S. must fall in order for their fictional theories to take place.
You see, if Russia is going to attack Israel, then the U.S. can’t be as powerful as they currently are. So for years, the prophecy teachers have wondered how it will happen. They’ve suggested giant volcanoes, asteroids, global economic meltdowns, EMP attacks from Iran or North Korea, etc.
Any way possible, America must and will fall. But their theories are based on a simple misunderstanding of the prophetic literature.
It was a dream and a fantasy story that the Bible didn’t say anything about.
You see, they read the “left behind” books and thought they were taken straight from the Bible.
But they weren’t.
Ezekiel’s prophecy
One of their biggest mistakes relates to the “Gog and Magog” prophecy found in the book of Ezekiel. Hal Lindsey and many other respected teachers came to a conclusion. They determined that this prophecy was all about Russia. But it wasn’t. It isn’t.
The geographical and biblical context of this prophecy is focused on the Middle East. The region and countries we should focus on are– Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. That is the region that Ezekiel referred to. And there were many adjoining countries that will join Ezekiel’s coalition. They aren’t from Russia either. They are found in northern Africa.
We need to do our homework.
Put down the “YouTube prophecy expert” and pick up your Bible.
More study is needed.
https://thewritelife.tech/2019/03/20/hal-lindsey-taught-russian-conspiracy-israel-invasion/
https://thewritelife.tech/2019/09/18/when-paul-said-apostasy-did-he-mean-rapture-or-departure-from-faith/
https://thewritelife.tech/2019/05/21/prince-will-confirm-covenant-with-israel/
Malachi 3:6 The Lord does not change
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Matthew 18:3 The change must happen in us.
And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Hebrews 7:21
“But he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever.”
Let me know what you think.