July–August 2003 Volume 5, Issue 4 Tomorrow’s World

EDITOR IN CHIEF Roderick C. Meredith

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Richard F. Ames

EXECUTIVE EDITOR William Bowmer

REGIONALEGIONAL EDITORS: The Economics of Greed ...... 14 Rod McNair (Philippines) The Western nations have enjoyed unparalleled prosperity in Bruce Tyler (Australia) recent years. High finance has become the engine of economic Gerald Weston (Canada) growth for hundreds of millions who live with luxuries once Douglas S. Winnail (Europe)

unheard of. Yet the Bible warns that such prosperity may come ART DIRECTOR Donna Prejean

at a heavy price. PROOFREADERS: Linda Ehman Elizabeth Martin

NEWS BURUREAUEAU June Olsen

BUSINESS MANAGER Rodger Bardo

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And He will soon be here on earth as King of kings. We those who know Your name will put their trust in can rejoice! Yet, as we should all know, it will def- You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who initely grow darker just before the dawn. seek You” (Psalm 9:9–10). If we truly know God’s When we understand God’s purpose in dealing “name”—His enormous love, wisdom, power and with the nations of this world, we will not become mercy—we will have a peace of mind that is anxious or discouraged, even though there may be incomprehensible to carnal people of this world. sadness and despair all around us. After describing Even as a prisoner in chains—constantly in danger the terrible wars, famine, pestilence and great of being beaten or executed—the Apostle Paul earthquakes that will strike our end-time genera- exhorted: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will tion, Jesus said: “Now when these things begin to say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all happen, look up and lift up your heads, because men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:28). but in everything by prayer and supplication, with Our eyes should “look up” to God, and to the thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to living Jesus Christ at His right hand, understand- God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all ing how and why they are planning and orches- understanding, will guard your hearts and minds trating world events to bring about God’s kingdom through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:4–7). on earth. As Christians, we should continually Rejoice? Even while in chains and guarded by “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and a Roman soldier? Yes! Because God was absolutely Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). As we grow, we “real” to the Apostle Paul. As Jesus did in human should gain more and more of the mind of Christ flesh, and as all of God’s faithful servants have (Philippians 2:5). We should increasingly be able done through the ages, Paul prayed to God morn- to see things from the point of view of our Savior, ing and night, studied or meditated continually on who sits at the right hand of the Father. Mankind God’s Word and His will, communed with God, now possesses weapons of mass destruction that walked and talked with God and made God the could erase human life from this entire planet. very center of his entire being. Therefore, with Apart from God, these weapons would be used. So each passing year, Paul learned more and more all of us should cry out to God, with King David of how to look at things from God’s point of view. He Israel: “Arise, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let learned to see God’s wisdom and purpose in allow- the nations be judged in Your sight. Put them in ing, and sometimes even orchestrating, events here fear, O LORD, that the nations may know them- on earth so that His overall Plan for mankind selves to be but men. Selah” (Psalm 9:19–20). would be worked out. In fact, the proper “fear” of God—the pro- Remember, when ancient King found awe, respect and worship of the great Being Nebuchadnezzar invaded and conquered Judah, it who created and now rules the heaven and earth— was not an accident. “Time and chance” was not is a great source of wisdom, faith and courage. As involved. For God had repeatedly warned the peo- we are told in Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the LORD ple of Judah to repent and return to God. But they is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” As David was Continued on page 30

©2003 TW Illustration–TW, digitalSTOCK Images descended and American peoples would be absolutely broken—and that later they would be the focal point of the Great Tribulation prophesied in Matthew 24:21–22 and elsewhere. Over and over, we have explained that a power- ful union of nations in Europe would arise and turn against America and Britain and eventu- ally take us into the greatest national captiv- ity in human history! My friends, the pieces of the puzzle are now beginning to come together! The major nations of Europe are coming together. The British will indeed be the “odd man out.” They will not be part of the eventual European Empire. Take note! This is a specific prediction I am making based on my knowledge of biblical prophecy. By Roderick C. Meredith The Roman Catholic-dominated nations of central Europe are beginning to It is finally happening! The panorama of end-time events assert themselves as leading to the Second Coming of Christ is becoming visible to those never before since World War II. Slowly with eyes to see! but surely, they are turn- or many years, I have had the opportunity to help preach and write the ing against the United “Ezekiel warning” message to much of the English-speaking world. With States and Britain. The the specific understanding of our nations’ identity, as revealed in Bible former respect and even F prophecy, my colleagues and I have tried to warn the Anglo-Saxon-Celtic love between the U.S. peoples of the impending Great Tribulation. We have explained repeatedly via and its allies is being radio, television and the written word that the “pride and power” of the British- greatly diminished,

41 Tomorrow’s World ©2003 NewsCom Image thanks to recent events and for- A Chasm Developing blessed so much over the past 200 eign policy decisions. Between America years. Regular readers of this mag- New York Times correspon- And Europe azine know that America and the dent Patrick Tyler reported on British-descended peoples of this phenomenon: “The declara- Writing in the influential jour- Canada, Australia, New Zealand, tion issued Wednesday by nal Prospect, Robert Kagan states: South Africa and, of course, Britain Germany, Russia and France “It is time to stop pretending that itself are the descendents of the against war in Iraq—with its Europeans and Americans share a ancient “House of Joseph” in the implicit threat of veto—may go common view of the world, or Bible. These nations have been down as the loudest ‘No!’ shout- even that they occupy the same given the “birthright” blessings ed across the Atlantic in a half world. On the all-important ques- promised to Jacob through his son century or more…. But the fact tion of power—the efficacy of Joseph. Remember, these were that Europe’s largest powers felt power, the morality of power, the physical blessings given to compelled to present President desirability of power—American Joseph—not to Judah as so many Bush with an eleventh-hour chal- and European perspectives are people wrongly assume. “Now the lenge deepened fissures that have diverging…. That is why on major sons of Reuben the firstborn of opened in the last year with strategic questions today, Israel—he was indeed the first- major allies…. Beyond the imme- Americans and Europeans under- born, but because he defiled his diate issue of war, the declaration stand one another less and less. father’s bed, his birthright was was a broad affront to And this state of affairs is not tran- given to the sons of Joseph, the son Washington. It admonished the sitory—the product of one U.S. of Israel, so that the genealogy is Bush administration that the election or one catastrophic event. not listed according to the international system is ‘at a turn- The reasons for the transatlantic birthright; yet Judah prevailed over ing point’ on establishing the divide are deep and likely to his brothers, and from him came a rules of the road after the Cold endure. When it comes to setting ruler, although the birthright was War, and the Franco-German national priorities, determining Joseph’s” (1 Chronicles 5:1–2). So bloc is too large a force—if not in threats and fashioning and imple- although Judah was to bring forth military power—in economic and menting foreign and defense poli- the coming Ruler, the Messiah, the cultural terms, to ignore” (quoted cies, the U.S. and Europe have “birthright” blessings of great in The Charlotte Observer, March parted ways” (August 2002). wealth and power were given to 6, 2003). What Mr. Kagan and most Joseph. Yes, a revived European journalists do not realize is that These “birthright” blessings Empire is certainly in the mak- there is a very real God who con- were to include great national ing! It will soon be in a position trols the destinies of men and wealth, power and military domi- to challenge the U.S. for the nations. When He chooses to nance. Joseph’s elder son, leadership of much of the world. intervene, He is the One who Manasseh, was to be the greatest This revived European Empire is determines the outcome of battles single nation on earth. Ephraim, prophesied to be a revival of the (Proverbs 21:31). This great God the younger son, was to become a “Holy Roman Empire.” And told ancient King great “company” or common- between the situation in Iraq, Nebuchadnezzar that he would be wealth of nations (see Genesis disagreements over trade poli- punished until he knew “that the 48:14–20; 35:9–11). Describing cies, conflict over the Most High rules in the kingdom what would happen to Jacob’s International Criminal Court of men, and gives it to whomever sons in the “last days” (49:1), and other basic issues, a deepen- He chooses” (Daniel 4:25). God says of Joseph: “The bless- ing chasm is developing The Creator of mankind is ings of your father have excelled between America and its erst- now beginning to intervene and the blessings of my ancestors, up while allies. chasten the nations that He has to the utmost bound of the ever-

July–August 5 lasting hills. They shall be on the like a young lion among flocks of through the Marshall Plan after head of Joseph, and on the crown sheep, who, if he passes through, World War II—is almost unparal- of the head of him who was sepa- both treads down and tears in leled in human history. In addi- rate from his brothers” (v. 26). pieces, and none can deliver. Your tion, no other peoples have sent hand shall be lifted against your foodstuffs all over the world and Modern “House of adversaries, and all your enemies sent out doctors, nurses and edu- Israel” To Be Punished shall be cut off” (Micah 5:7–9). cators to help other nations as Note that the “remnant”—the widely as have America and the In a dual prophecy, with a def- tail end generation—of the people British-descended peoples. inite end-time application, God of Israel (not Judah or the Jews) But God continues in this describes what is about to happen was to be the dominant world prophecy: “‘And it shall be in that to the English speaking nations power that would “cut off” its ene- day (the very time when we have that have been so blessed: “Then mies as America and Britain did in been so powerful),’ says the LORD, the remnant of Jacob shall be in World War I and World War II. ‘That I will cut off your horses the midst of many peoples, like They were to be like “dew from from your midst and destroy your dew from the LORD, like showers the Lord”—a great blessing to chariots. I will cut off the cities of on the grass, that tarry for no man other nations, just as dew is a your land and throw down all nor wait for the sons of men. And great blessing to farmers. your strongholds. I will cut off the remnant of Jacob shall be Certainly, the beneficence of sorceries from your hand, and among the Gentiles, in the midst America and Britain—helping to you shall have no soothsayers. of many peoples, like a lion reconstruct most of Europe after Your carved images I will also cut among the beasts of the forest, World War I, and then again off, and your sacred pillars from

America’s Power Will Be “Broken”

God warned the forefathers of the American and British-descended peoples that if they kept on disobeying Him, catastrophe would result! In what is certainly a dual prophecy, applicable today just as it was back then, God said: “And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins. I will break the pride of your power” (Leviticus 26:18–19). Has this been happening? Look at the challenges facing the U.S. Even in “victory,” the U.S. is finding itself weak- ened after the war with Iraq. America has stirred the enmity of the entire Muslim world, and many other nations. The tragic aftermath of this war—increasing hatred throughout the Muslim world, and potential terrorist attacks on an unprecedented scale—may quickly mute any sense of rejoicing over America’s Iraq adventure! Meanwhile, North Korea has used America’s distraction over Iraq as an opportunity to push its own agenda, threaten warfare unless it receives billions of dollars in aid and food, and in many ways harass President Bush and weaken his prestige in the eyes of the world—especially in the eyes of the other Asian nations. Also, events will continue to push the European nations away from America and NATO, and toward an eventual alliance as some kind of “super-state”—preparing the way for the ultimate “Beast” power described in Revelation 17! Yasser Arafat and the Palestinians are capitalizing on recent events to intensify their anti-Israeli and anti- American propaganda campaign. Watch for Israel to come increasingly under pressure and for Jerusalem to be brought under some kind of international control, probably involving, in some way, the Roman Catholic Church and the European powers. Watch, too, for Arab efforts to unify in a pan-Arab or Muslim confederation, and for the prophesied “King of the South” to arise. This powerful “Mahdi” is predicted to arise “at the time of the end” (Daniel 11:40). And before he turns on the “King of the North”—the coming “Beast” power in Europe—this King of the South will no doubt cause a great deal of trouble and sorrow for America and Britain. As American dominance in world affairs wanes, the American dollar will continue to decline. Late last May, the euro reached an all-time high against the dollar, topping $1.19—up from just $0.82 in October 2000. With a falling dollar and fizzling economic recovery—aggravated by the high cost of surging oil prices—America’s

6 Tomorrow’s World your midst; you shall no more Clearly, the above prophecy prophecies of the Bible, it refers to worship the work of your hands; could never be applied correctly the “Ten Lost Tribes of Israel.” It I will pluck your wooden images to the modern state of Israel! refers, in modern times, to the peo- from your midst; thus I will Israel has never in modern times ples of America, the British- destroy your cities. And I will been a great nation and “compa- descended peoples and the peace execute vengeance in anger and ny of nations.” It has never had loving nations of northwestern fury on the nations that have not the opportunity or the power to Europe. Sadly, many so-called “stu- heard’” (vv. 10–15). bless the other nations of the dents” of prophecy either do not God predicts a quick and world as America and Britain understand or have deliberately shocking turning point in world have done for many decades. It is rejected this knowledge, so they are affairs! The very peoples who vital to understand—as do very completely “in the dark” when it were—in human affairs—“the few mainstream students of prophe- comes to understanding the stag- greatest,” will suddenly be cy—that Israel and Judah were gering events that are now begin- brought down and humiliated in separate nations for many genera- ning to occur in Europe, the Middle war, with their cities overthrown tions, as at present. East and around the world! and destroyed. Next, they will be The first time the Bible men- taken into national slavery! Then, tions the word “Jew” occurs when The Coming God will “execute vengeance” Israel is at war against the Jews (see Great Tribulation upon the Gentile nations of the 2 Kings 16:5–6, KJV)! It is vital to world, whom He has used to realize that the term “House of The book of Jeremiah prima- punish the modern peoples of the Israel” often does not mean the rily contains end-time prophe- House of Israel (v. 15). Jews! Rather, in many major cies. For, as all scholars acknowl-

economic condition may become increasingly bleak. This will also weaken the U.S. in the eyes of other nations, and certainly stir unrest at home. These terrible economic conditions—worsened by increasing class warfare and disagreement with President Bush and his team over their conduct of international relations—may push the U.S. into various forms of internecine warfare. As during the Vietnam debacle, we are already witnessing anti-war riots and protests beginning to divide the nation in a way that it has never been divided before! Speaking of this com- ing time of confusion and split loyalties, God tells modern Israel: “They have blown the trumpet and made everyone ready, but no one goes to battle; for My wrath is on all their multitude” (Ezekiel 7:14). Remember, Jesus Christ prophesied that, just before His coming, there will be “famines, pestilences and earthquakes in various places. All of these are the beginning of sorrows” (Matthew 24:7–8). The crushing blow of famine will increasingly take its toll. Droughts, fires and floods will more and more ravage our nations, along with massive disease epidemics. Already, new “mystery” diseases such as SARS are a matter of grave concern. The American and British-descended peoples will be humbled in a way unprecedented in modern times! The Bible shows that conditions will generally get worse, not better! As the Australian, British, Canadian and American peoples continue their slide into godless immorality, the Creator will begin to speak to us in a way that will get our attention! He will “shake” our peoples as one shakes a rag doll. Dear reader, we do not have that many more years to go. The prophesied “Beast” of Revelation is rising up, right before our eyes! —Roderick C. Meredith

©2003 NewsCom Image July–August 7 edge, it was written between 605 into absolute hedonism, materi- a couple of decades, the and 585BC—more than 100 years alism and corruption has been European Union will equal—if after the fall of ancient Israel. Yet well documented. We have not surpass—the United States as it predicts a future—obviously turned away from God. We the dominant economic force on latter-day—punishment and cap- have wallowed in adultery, for- the world stage” (Jan. 6, 2002). tivity for the “House of Israel” nication and sodomy, not to Reding’s article was titled: “EU In and also for the Jews! Notice that Jeremiah 30:4 refers to “Israel and Judah”—two “Washington doesn’t seem to u separate peoples since Israel adoption of the euro by 12 Europea rebelled against Judah and became a separate nation (see 1 of the Atlantic seems Kings 12:15–20). God describes the end-time tribulation to come on both parts of the House of mention continual filth and Position To Be World’s Next Israel: “Alas! For that day is sexual double entendre in our Superpower.” Does that tell us great, so that none is like it; and entertainment. Our society pro- something? it is the time of Jacob’s trouble, motes lying, cheating, stealing but he shall be saved out of it” and violence of every sort. No A Modern “Babylon” (Jeremiah 30:7). Note that this wonder a righteous God, who powerful prophecy—written has given us such great nation- The Bible is very clear about more than 100 years after the al blessings, has now decided— Europe’s prominence at the time ancient House of Israel went into in His great love and concern— of the end. In Revelation 17, captivity—foretells a yet future to intervene and chasten us God describes a “great whore” punishment and captivity on the with the greatest national cap- who sits on “peoples, multi- modern house of Israel. This tivity in human history in order tudes, nations and tongues” (v. coming Great Tribulation is “the to bring our peoples to real 15), and describes this whore—a time of Jacob’s trouble.” This is a repentance! great false religious system—rid- time, yet future, when the peo- After describing our captivi- ing the “Beast.” Clearly, the Beast ples of the modern House of ty, and God’s deliverance of mod- is the Roman Empire, which has Israel—the American and ern-day Israel, God tells us: “In until now had six resurrec- British-descended peoples—will the latter days you will consider tions—with a seventh resurrec- be taken into slavery (v. 8) until it” (v. 24). We are now living in tion just ahead! “Here is the the Second Coming of Christ. those very latter days! The mind which has wisdom: The Clearly, it is the time just ahead Chicago Tribune printed a power- seven heads are seven mountains of us, after which God says that ful article last year, outlining on which the woman sits. There He will “save” us from afar, these end-time events beginning are also seven kings. Five have “from the land of their captivity” to unfold! Author Andrew fallen, one is, and the other has (v. 10). Reding wrote: “While U.S. media not yet come. And when he Why will God bring this pun- focus on Europe’s transition to comes, he must continue a short ishment? God’s inspired Word the euro, Washington doesn’t time. The beast that was, and is answers: “All your lovers [allies] seem to understand the full not, is himself also the eighth, have forgotten you; they do not implication of a unified conti- and is of the seven, and is going seek you; for I have wounded you nent across the Atlantic. The to perdition. The ten horns with the wound of an enemy; adoption of the euro by 12 which you saw are ten kings who with the chastisement of a cruel European countries signals have received no kingdom as yet, one, for the multitude of your iniq- something far more important but they receive authority for uities because your sins have than anyone on this side of the one hour as kings with the increased” (v. 14). Atlantic seems to realize. Europe beast.” (vv. 9–12). The fall of the British- is gradually emerging as the This final or seventh beast is descended peoples and the U.S. world’s new superpower. Within headed by a human king or dic-

8 Tomorrow’s World tator, who is himself called the your hand. You showed them no through the abundance of her lux- “Beast.” For in Bible prophecy, mercy; on the elderly you laid ury’” (Revelation 18:2–3). Then, the term King and kingdom are your yoke very heavily. And you notice that the next two verses vir- often used interchangeably. This said, ‘I shall be a lady forever,’ so tually repeat the message of Isaiah final dictator is no doubt alive, that you did not take these 47:8–9: “Therefore her plagues will somewhere in Europe, right things to heart, nor remember come in one day—death and understand the full implication of a unified continent across the Atlantic. The an countries signals something far more important than anyone on this side s to realize. Europe is gradually emerging as the world’s new superpower.”

now! He will arise with great the latter end of them” (Isaiah mourning and famine. And she will subtlety and diplomacy, unlike 47:1, 5–7). be utterly burned with fire, for Adolf Hitler. Ten lesser kings or The next few verses further strong is the Lord God who judges leaders will “give their power” describe this “daughter” of ancient her. The kings of the earth who and authority to him (v. 13). Babylon: “Therefore hear this now, committed fornication and lived The leaders of this foul religio- you who are given to pleasures, luxuriously with her will weep and political system will become so who dwell securely, who say in your lament for her, when they totally arrogant that they will heart, ‘I am, and there is no one else see the smoke of her burning” presume to fight against Christ besides me; I shall not sit as a (vv. 7–9). Himself at His Second Coming! widow, nor shall I know the loss of The true Jesus Christ of your “These will make war with the children’; But these two things shall Bible will return soon, as King of Lamb, and the Lamb will over- come to you In a moment, in one come them, for He is Lord of day: the loss of children, and wid- Continued on page 28 lords and King of kings; and owhood. They shall come upon those who are with Him are you in their fullness because of the called, chosen, and faithful” multitude of your sorceries, for the (v. 14). great abundance of your enchant- God Almighty will use this ments” (vv. 8–9). “daughter” of ancient Babylon to Isaiah 47 identifies this daugh- The Bible humble and bring about correc- ter of Babylon as the power that explains tive punishment on the modern puts the “yoke” of slavery upon that in the House of Israel—God’s God’s people of the modern House end-times, “birthright” people. Notice this of Israel. But she, in turn, will soon a powerful message from the inspired Word receive her punishment at the figure will of God: “Come down and sit in hands of the returning Jesus dominate the dust, O virgin daughter of Christ! “And he cried mightily world affairs as a key player in Babylon; sit on the ground with- with a loud voice, saying, ‘Babylon the end-time climax of out a throne, O daughter of the the great is fallen, is fallen, and has history. Who or what is this Chaldeans! For you shall no become a dwelling place of mysterious figure? Please more be called tender and deli- demons, a prison for every foul request our FREE boboooklet,klet, cate.... Sit in silence, and go into spirit, and a cage for every unclean The Beast of Revelation: darkness, O daughter of the and hated bird! For all the nations Myth, Metaphor or Chaldeans; for you shall no have drunk of the wine of the Soon-Coming Reality?, or longer be called the Lady of wrath of her fornication, the kings download it from the Literature Kingdoms. I was angry with My of the earth have committed forni- section of our Web site people; I have profaned My cation with her, and the merchants www.tomorrowsworld.org. inheritance, and given them into of the earth have become rich

July–August 9 impact of prayer. Four out of five (82%) believe that ‘prayer can change what happens in a person’s life.’ (1994).” Do you per- sonally believe that? The Bible gives many examples of God’s intervention in the lives of those who seek Him and trust in Him! Note the example of the prophet Daniel: “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days” (Daniel 6:10). Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, but God rescued prayerful Daniel and preserved his life (vv. 11–12)! Your Bible also reveals the power of prayer. Many recall that ByBy RichardRichard F.F. AmesAmes Jesus’ prayer raised Lazarus from the dead (cf. John 11). But His Does God answer prayers today? Does He disciples also experi- enced such power in answer your prayers? You can have your prayers prayer. When the Apostle Peter was in answered—and the results can be dramatic! Joppa, he saw a dead Christian woman, ccording to a Barna Research poll: “More than much beloved by the four out of five [U.S.] adults (82%) pray dur- widows who mourned A ing a typical week.” That may sound impres- her death. We read that sive, but how many pray every day? Remember that in “Peter put them [the the “outline prayer,” Jesus taught us to pray daily mourning widows] all (Matthew 6:11). out, and knelt down Does prayer actually change things? According to and prayed. And turn- Barna Research, “Americans believe in the power and ing to the body he said,

10 Tomorrow’s World ©2003 TW Illustration; PhotoDisc, PhotoSpin, Comstock Images ‘Tabitha, arise.’ And she opened her eyes, and when peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. she saw Peter she sat up. Then he gave her his hand Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find and widows, he presented her alive. And it became Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on be found by you, says the LORD” (Jeremiah 29:10–14). the Lord” (Acts 9:40–42). Yes, the Apostle Peter That same principle applies to you! You can have raised a woman from death! a conversation with the Creator of the universe! He “But these were great men of faith,” you may say. says that you can find Him, if you seek Him with your “What if I don’t have that much faith?” God’s Word whole heart. You can pray or talk to Him, and He gives us the good news that we can have faith. says: “I will listen to you!” How wonderful that is! Throughout the Bible, God gives many principles, or “keys,” to effective prayer. If we use these keys, we Key #2: Study the Bible can have our prayers answered. As you read of how God helped people, and deliv- Key #1: Pray Sincerely to the True God ered them from great stress and trials, you can have more faith. Read the account of the ancient Israelites’ Many people use memorized prayers. As a boy, I escape through the Red Sea, of Daniel’s deliverance prayed the “Now I lay me down to sleep” prayer, but from the lions’ den and of Shadrach, Meshech, and my parents also helped me to pray for others in my Abed-nego being saved from Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery own words. When you pray, speak to God in your furnace. Read of the miracles that Jesus performed— own words, and be sincere. healing the diseased, the blind, the deaf and the lame. Remember that you must speak to the true God! The Apostle Paul wrote that “faith comes by hearing, There are many false gods, and many people do not and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). believe in any God at all. You need to prove to your- The Bible is the Word of God. Read it every day! self whether God exists! God is the Creator. He is the Understand what the Creator God has actually accom- lawgiver, both of natural law as Einstein saw it, and plished in the past—and what He promises you today! spiritual law as the Bible reveals. Nobel prize winner God gives us promises that money cannot buy. One Albert Einstein could see the design and awesome of my favorite scripture verses gives a wonderful per- intelligence in the creation. He wrote that the scien- spective on what God can do: “Now to Him who is able tist’s “religious feeling takes the form of a rapturous to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or amazement at the harmony of natural law, which think, according to the power that works in us, to Him reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, com- be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, pared with it, all the systematic thinking and acting of forever and ever. Amen” (Ephesians 3:20–21). human beings is an utterly insignificant reflection.” What kind of problems do you have? Health (Einstein: A Centenary Volume, ed. A. P. French, p. 305) problems? Financial problems? Employment prob- God has given us overwhelming evidence of His lems? Family problems? Academic problems? existence and purpose. Still, some vain, egotistical, Mental health problems? God can solve any problem arrogant and ignorant people claim that there is no you have! We have to do our part, of course—He God. Do you know what God calls atheists? “The fool cannot solve our problems if we are actively work- has said in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Psalm 14:1). ing against His help—but we can be comforted in Although some “intellectuals” may ridicule faith in knowing that He can work miracles for us, “exceed- God as foolish, it is they who are revealed as fools. ingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” As God is ready to have a conversation with all who you study the Bible, you will find examples of truly seek Him, even in the most desperate circum- answered prayer, and encouragement that your own stances. When Nebuchadnezzar had taken the people prayers will be answered, as God has promised. of Judah into captivity in Babylon, Jeremiah explained that they still had hope. “For thus says the LORD: After Key #3: Deeply Repent of Your Sins seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause We must each take responsibility for our you to return to this place. For I know the thoughts actions. Yet our human nature makes it difficult for that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of us to admit our faults, problems and sins. We can-

July–August 11 not continue to practice sin as a way of life, while Key #4: Seek God’s Will expecting that God will answer our prayers. As the prophet Isaiah wrote: “Behold, the LORD’S hand is In the “model prayer,” Jesus taught us to pray that not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Luke heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have 11:2). God’s will, not ours! Jesus desired to do His separated you from your God; and your sins have Father’s will. When He prayed in agony on the night hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear” before His crucifixion, He asked that the cup of suffer- (Isaiah 59:1–2). ing be passed from him—if it were God’s will (cf. Luke God will not answer 22:42). But He surren- the prayers of hardened, dered His will to His unrepentant, practicing Father’s will, and was sinners. But what if you willing to suffer for you really want to change and for me. Notice that your life, and be deliv- God strengthened Jesus ered from your sinful to endure His sacrifice (v. habits and actions? God 43), just as He will will help you, if you go strengthen us if we pray to Him humbly, for His will to be done. ashamed of your sinful Sometimes, it may be nature. We see this in God’s will to answer your the Gospel story of the prayer with a “No.” But if Pharisee and the publi- He does say “No,” He will can (a tax collector): strengthen you to endure. “‘Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a It is also important to understand God’s overall Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee will for us, not just in some specific trial, but in the stood and prayed thus with himself, “God, I thank whole Way of life He reveals in the Bible. The You that I am not like other men; extortioners, Apostle John shared a vital principle of answered unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast prayer when he wrote: “And whatever we ask we twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.” And receive from Him, because we keep His command- the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so ments and do those things that are pleasing in His much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, sight” (1 John 3:22). Are you keeping His com- saying, “God, be merciful to me a sinner!” I tell you, mandments and pleasing Him? If you have this sub- [Jesus said] this man went down to his house justi- missive attitude of obedience—as Jesus had—your fied rather than the other; for everyone who exalts prayers will be in tune with God’s will for your life. himself will be humbled, and he who humbles him- Human beings are by nature selfish. We want to self will be exalted’” (Luke 18:9–14). get. But God’s way is to give. Is this how you pray? God will hear your prayer if you are really Do you pray for others before you pray for yourself? sorry and acknowledge your sinfulness, deter- And do you pray for God’s will to be done, rather mined to change. As the Apostle John wrote: “If than your own will? The world encourages greed and we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to for- selfishness, but Jesus exemplified selflessness. Even give us our sins and to cleanse us from all unright- while He was being crucified, He prayed for others: eousness” (1 John 1:9). It takes courage to admit “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what your sins, and to resolve to turn from them. But they do” (Luke 23:34). we must all humble ourselves and seek God with all our heart. Isaiah exhorted us to: “Seek the LORD Key #5: Have Faith in God while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the We have already seen that we can grow in faith as unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to we read the Bible. Hebrews 11 is called the “faith chap- the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to ter.” Here we read about the men and women of faith. our God, for He will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:6–7). Continued on page 29

12 Tomorrow’s World ©2003 Photos.com Image The Apostle Paul states that “love is the The love of God enables us to fulfill the spiritual fulfillment of the law” (Romans 13:10). intent of His law. Q Does his statement mean that we need The Apostle Paul further explains: “He who not keep the Ten Commandments if we loves another has fulfilled the law. For the com- have “love”? mandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not The “love” of which Paul writes is not bear false witness, You shall not covet,’ and if some sentimental feeling of human ori- there is any other commandment, are all summed A gin. He explains that it is the very love up in this saying, namely, ‘You shall love your of God imparted to our minds by the Holy neighbor as yourself.’ Love does no harm to a Spirit (Romans 5:5; Galatians 5:22). This is the neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the love that enables one to keep—”fulfill”—the Ten law” (Romans 13:8–10). Commandments. But how exactly does God’s love God reveals that His love is expressed by our fulfill His commandments? keeping His commandments. The Apostle John Jesus Christ set the example all Christians are plainly stated how God’s love is expressed, and to follow (1 Peter 2:21). He kept His Father’s com- then defined it as follows: “By this we know that mandments, and taught others to keep them we love the children of God, when we love God (John 14:15; 15:10; Matthew 19:16–19). and keep His commandments. For this is the love Jesus summarized the Ten Commandments as of God, that we keep His commandments. And his the expression of love to God and to our fellow commandments are not burdensome” (1 John man (Matthew 22:35–40). The first four com- 5:2–3). mandments show us how to love God, and the last Nevertheless, could there possibly be any six commandments show us how to love our truth whatsoever in the widespread belief that neighbors. Since the Apostle John tells us that “love” fulfills the law of God in such a way that the basic characteristic of God’s nature and the keeping of the Ten Commandments is no character is “love” (1 John 4:8, 16), the Ten longer necessary? Commandments are therefore expressions of the The Apostle John emphatically tells us: No (1 Supreme Lawgiver’s divine love, because they John 2:3–6; 2 John 5–6). reflect His very character—which is summarized John certainly emphasized the importance by the word “love.” This love is not some form of of God’s love. But never did he, or any other human love, but is the divine love that comes writer of Scripture, say that love put away, directly from God through His Holy Spirit (Romans superseded or invalidated the law of God. John, 5:5). who was a close friend, disciple and Apostle of As God is love, Jesus showed that the spiritu- Jesus Christ, stated plainly that one who truly al intent and purpose of God’s law is love. The has the love of God will be keeping the com- divine love of God, imparted to converted mandments of God! Christians by God’s Holy Spirit, is expressed with- The time is coming soon when the whole in the bounds of God’s law—the Ten world, ruled by Jesus Christ, will understand and Commandments. It is manifested first of all in appreciate what an incredible blessing the law of adoration and worship of God, and literal obedi- God really is. A glorious world of peace and har- ence to Him; and then in outgoing concern, com- mony will be the result of keeping God’s law passion, kindness and service to those around us. (Isaiah 2:2–3). advance through which we can make sense of what is really happening in the world around us. When the eighteenth century opened, Louis XIV was on the throne of France. He was called the “Sun King,” and other European monarchs were said to revolve around him like the planets around the sun. His nation was the strongest European power of the time, and for a while it seemed that the wealth of the French economy was destined to grow ever greater. In fact, the word “millionaire” was coined in Paris around the year 1720 to describe finan- cier John Law and some of the newly wealthy investors in his Mississippi Company. But within a short time, the Mississippi Company became the “Mississippi Bubble,” and paper for- tunes disappeared even more quickly than they had arisen. At the close of By John H. Ogwyn the eighteenth century, France found itself con- vulsing amid the after- History and Scripture show that math of the French the Western nations are sowing the Revolution. Napoleon rose to power—and was seeds of their own economic ruin! even crowned Emperor by the pope—but failed n recent years, the United States has had the role of the world’s in his attempt to recreate lone superpower. Today, the U.S. not only ranks as a military under French dominance I colossus without peer, it also stands as the world’s greatest eco- the empire of the Caesars nomic superpower. This is a far cry from the way things were at the and Charlemagne. opening of the twentieth century—or for that matter, at the begin- The nineteenth cen- ning of the eighteenth or nineteenth centuries. tury opened with Britain Why has the U.S. found itself in this role? To understand the and France locked in a present situation, we need to examine lessons from the past—both struggle for supremacy. from recent history, and from ancient sources that gave warnings in That struggle was

14 Tomorrow’s World ©2003 TW Illustration; Comstock, TW Images resolved at Waterloo in 1815, and directly challenge the U.S. greatest expansion of land owner- the nineteenth century became History shows us, however, that ship in the world’s history began increasingly an Anglo-Saxon centu- no great military power retains its on a grand scale early in the nine- ry. Britain expanded as the world’s dominant position forever. teenth century. Spreading across dominant economic and political Not only did the world expe- the North American continent, power, while the fledgling U.S. rience great geopolitical shifts settlers created the U.S. and expanded from a few million citi- from the time of World War II till Canada by building family farms zens clustered along the Atlantic the close of the twentieth century, and ranches, and establishing seaboard to a bustling nation that but it also experienced great eco- towns as centers of trade. The spanned an entire continent. As the nomic shifts as well. In particular, same growth took place in nineteenth century closed and the most have no idea how profound- Australia, New Zealand, and twentieth opened, Britain stood at ly the economies in America, South Africa during this time. the head of the greatest empire that Britain, and Canada have Unlike the earlier expansions of the world had ever seen. The U.S. changed since the end of World the Spanish and French colonial was emerging as the most prosper- War II, and what has been behind empires, land ownership was not ous of nations, with agricultural those changes. While there has concentrated in the hands of a few and industrial might that would been growing unease with the wealthy magnates; it was in the bring it to world dominance during stock market’s downward slide in hands of many ordinary people. the twentieth century. the opening years of the twenty- By investing small amounts Beginning with World War I, first century, most are unsure of of money, and large amounts of an Anglo-American partnership where it will really end and, even work, ordinary people could developed that would dominate more importantly, of the real become landowners—not just the world scene to the present causes behind the many changes. tenants or employees. This was day. Initially, Britain was the Few realize that the economic the dream that fueled the settle- stronger partner, but by the close stresses now being experienced ment of the North American con- of World War II a clear power by our nations were foreseen cen- tinent as well as Australia, New shift had taken place, leaving turies ago. Not only did the Bible Zealand, and South Africa. Britain increasingly in the role of predict the dramatic rise to world Immigrants from the British Isles junior partner in the alliance. power of the Anglo-Saxon coun- and other portions of northwest- At crucial junctures during tries, it also predicted their ern Europe poured into these the twentieth century, Germany decline. And not only does it areas, lured by the promise of, in and the Soviet Union each sought describe, in advance, the econom- the words of the biblical prophet to eclipse the Anglo-American ic problems that will unfold in the Micah, being able to sit under colossus. However, neither suc- years ahead, it also describes the “their own vine and their own fig ceeded. Germany was soundly moral problems underlying those tree.” The family farms and small defeated after each of the two economic problems. family businesses spread across World Wars. The Soviet Union What is the real interaction the vast expanses from sea to sea engaged the U.S. and its allies in a between morality, justice and and established a broad based half-century of “Cold War” after economics? There is actually a prosperity in the English-speak- World War II, but its attempts at correlation that is as old as the ing world. world dominance ended with the prophets of the Bible, yet as new Perhaps none of the collapse of Soviet communism, as tomorrow’s front page. Many American founding fathers saw leaving no rival on the scene to business analysts have discussed this dream and its value more challenge U.S. supremacy directly. some aspects of this connection, clearly than did Thomas Yes, there have been—and but none have seen the overall Jefferson, America’s third still are—jealousies and resent- picture. President. He anticipated a nation ments, and there have been ter- Foundation for of yeoman farmers, and saw the rorist attacks at home and abroad. Economic Greatness Louisiana Purchase as a great But there has not been a rival milestone in making this possi- power with the economic, mili- Land provides the true basis ble. Acquired from Napoleon’s tary and political muscle to for economic greatness. The France at about a nickel an acre,

July–August 15 this vast tract of land practically part of the picture. Another key anymore, at least not corporate doubled the size of the fledgling change in our world’s economy is citizens, just a shifting mass of U.S. It opened to American settle- that these large corporations— merger and money managers, ment some of the richest agricul- and indeed governments them- lawyers and investment bankers tural land in the world. selves—have become over- and other international thugs… Jefferson’s vision of a nation of whelmingly, if not entirely, credit- corporations have become shells, small farmers and tradesmen, driven. As wise King Solomon figuratively a shell game, mani- however, was not the only one. observed three millennia ago: cured hands moving faster than Alexander Hamilton and others “The borrower is servant to the workers’ eyes in a ceaseless quest held to a competing vision, which lender” (Proverbs 22:7). Noted for ‘shareholder value.’ That saw the growth of the financial financial analyst Michael Barone phrase is a euphemism for exec- class as the key to future prosperi- made a similar observation a utive compensation and the ty. Throughout the nineteenth decade ago, that still rings true transfer of workers’ wages to big century, East Coast financiers today: “In one political capital investors, with a nice percentage found their economic and political after another, lenders are calling for investment bankers and other interests clashing with those of the shots. Politicians may sit in facilitators of ‘downsizing.’ And their rural and small town neigh- bors. As the nineteenth century ended and the twentieth began, Today, money moves across national borders w this rivalry was characterized as “Wall Street versus Main Street.” in their scope, and are transforming economie For a while, “Main Street” held its own, but certainly in the after- math of World War II and beyond, government offices, but decisions ‘downsizing’ is a euphemism for “Wall Street” has held the advan- are being made to satisfy credi- firing people with decent salaries tage—and has never looked back. tors with money to lend and and benefits and replacing them Though the twentieth centu- investors with capital to invest” with temps and other benefitless ry opened with efforts to break (US News & World Report, Aug. Americans or with nimble-fin- up the great corporate monopo- 15, 1994, p. 38). gered villagers somewhere east of lies and to curb the power of Wall Though these lenders may Krakatoa. It’s a crime. But you Street interests, it closed with have their offices on New York’s can’t call the police because the mergers and mega-mergers bring- Wall Street or in the financial dis- government is in on it, too.” ing these interests together on a tricts of London or Toronto, it is As noted author and political scale never before seen. Small a serious mistake to think that analyst Kevin Phillips observed family farms were increasingly they are deeply tied to their host in his 2002 book, Wealth and absorbed into vast agribusiness countries’ national interests. Democracy: “Corruption, like conglomerates, and family- Today, money moves across larceny, comes in many forms, owned small businesses were national borders with the great- some blatant, others more sub- increasingly absorbed by large est of ease. Big companies and tle” (p. 317). Financial scan- corporations—or simply forced big banks are multi-national in dals—such as those involving to close their doors, over- their scope, and are transforming Enron and Arthur Andersen— whelmed by the competition. economies not only in the have made headlines in recent “Mom and Pop” cannot readily English-speaking world, but also years, but they represent only compete with Wal-Mart! around the globe. What is hap- the tip of the iceberg. The finan- pening in America as well as in cial repercussions of such scan- The Role of Britain, Australia and Canada is dals are merely symptoms of Financial Interests illustrated by the observations of deep underlying moral failings. nationally syndicated columnist Covetousness and greed are sins This growth of large corpora- Richard Reeves in a column just as much as lying or theft. tions at the expense of small, dated October 27, 1995: “There Though the Ten Commandments independent operators is only is no more corporate America directly forbid covetousness and

16 Tomorrow’s World greed, these attitudes permeate thy, charity and brotherly consid- Israel seemed at the peak of our culture, and actually under- eration” (The Twelve Prophets,p. prosperity and power. Men like mine the very foundations of 153). Similarly, in its introduction Hosea, Micah and Amos were national prosperity and power. to Micah, The Expositor’s Bible sent with a rebuke and a warning Commentary describes “a time that seemed quite improbable to A Lesson from when Israel and Judah had risen to their contemporaries. However, Ancient Israel heights of economic affluence but a careful reading of their had fallen to depths of spiritual prophetic books shows that their The words of the ancient decadence” (p. 395). warnings were not just for their Hebrew prophets include very plain The eighth century BC saw contemporaries, but also for the warnings for us. Though they wrote ancient Israel and Judah rise to end time. Just as the prosperity many millennia ago, the world in their greatest heights since the of eighth century BC Israel seems which they wrote was not nearly so days of Solomon. But before the to strongly parallel that of the unlike our own as many might century’s end, these nations had modern English speaking think. Prophets such as Hosea, toppled “from the glory of eco- nations, so also does the descrip- Amos and Micah wrote their warn- nomic prosperity and internation- tion of national attitudes and with the greatest of ease. Big companies and big banks are multi-national es not only in the English-speaking world, but also around the globe.

ings and rebukes against a back- al influence to virtual subjugation sins. Those national sins will drop of national prosperity and by a foreign power” (Expositor’s, p. engender national punishments power, not unlike what the Western 269). The kingdoms prospered from the great God, who is the nations are experiencing today. financially, but internal decay was source of our nations’ prosperity Note the way the Jewish eating away at them from within. and abundance—just as He was Soncino commentary introduces The Soncino goes on to observe of theirs. the book of Micah. “The eighth that in the eighth century, Hosea, who began his century [BC] witnessed the emer- extremes of wealth and poverty prophetic career during the days gence in Israel and Judah of a began to divide the people into of Jeroboam of Israel and Uzziah commercial civilization of great possessors and dispossessed, in a of Judah—as the nations reached material prosperity. Its founda- way that had not been possible a peak of prosperity—described tions were laid in the peace and during the kingdoms’ earlier days why God was displeased, and security which Jeroboam II as agricultural societies. Further, where that displeasure would (783–743) won for Israel and the pursuit of commerce encour- lead. “Harlotry, wine and new Uzziah (778–740) for Judah dur- aged the development of cities, wine enslave the heart,” he wrote ing their long reigns, and in the “where wealth, luxury and vice in Hosea 4:11. Immorality and extensions of the borders of their dwelt side by side with poverty, intoxication (a term encompass- kingdoms from Damascus to the misery and squalor. With the ing both alcohol and drug Red Sea and from the Desert to the exchange of goods went the abuse) have increasingly enslaved Mediterranean, giving the Hebrew exchange of ideas. New religious recent generations of Americans, States command of all the main cults, standards of luxury and Britons, Canadians and trade routes of ancient days. But it splendour, and materialistic aims Australians. “The more they was a civilization which displayed of living, which had hitherto been increased [prospered] the more all the evils of a society making foreign to Israel, were introduced they sinned against me,” God haste to be rich—greed and cov- from Assyria and Egypt” (p. 154). declared through Hosea (v. 7). etousness, reckless and unscrupu- Thousands of years ago, God The prophet Amos, a farmer lous competition, and a pitiless sent His prophets to cry out His from Judah who traveled to disregard of the claims of sympa- warning message at a time when northern Israel, at God’s com-

July–August 17 mand, to deliver the divine mes- course, covetousness is also far more? Note Micah 6:8: “He sage, indicted the nation for prac- equated with idolatry—having has shown you, O man, what is ticing the economics of greed. another god in place of the true good; and what does the LORD “These are the words of the LORD: God (Colossians 3:5). require of you but to do justly, to For crime after crime of Israel I For every corporate scandal love mercy, and to walk humbly will grant them no reprieve, that results in fines or jail time, with your God?” Those who truly because they sell the innocent for many other schemes “fly beneath love their Creator, and stand in silver and the destitute for a pair the radar.” Many are involved in awe of Him, will treat their neigh- of shoes. They grind the heads of practices that, though legal under bors as they would wish to be the poor into the earth and thrust the laws of the land, target those treated themselves. Such convert- the humble out of their way” in society who are least able to ed Christians would never, ever (Amos 2:6–7, NEB). Amos went protect themselves from abuse. manipulate the system to the on to utter God’s pronouncement For example, in recent months a detriment of those least able to against those who lived lives of major U.S. telephone long dis- defend themselves. luxury and ease by taking advan- tance carrier included a note on While the Anglo-Saxon tage of others. “Shame on you,” customers’ bills that their long nations stand at a pinnacle of Amos wrote in Amos 6:1, “You distance rate was to rise from ten economic prosperity and military who loll on beds inlaid with ivory cents a minute to fifteen cents. power, we must yet note God’s and sprawl over your couches, For those who called the compa- warning. Our nations cannot feasting on lambs from the flock ny and threatened to change long remain powerful and prosperous and fatted calves, you pluck the distance carriers, the company while pursuing the economics of strings of the lute… you who quickly backtracked and offered a greed, and the injustices engen- drink wine by the bowlful and reduced rate of seven cents a dered by such attitudes. The lard yourselves with the richest of minute. Who wound up paying prophets of old recorded a warn- oils, but are not grieved at the the higher rate? Primarily the ing not only to their society, but ruin of Joseph” (vv. 4–6, NEB). elderly and the uneducated! also to our own! Will we heed it? Micah, a contemporary of These are the people who most Will you? TW Hosea and Amos, described the commonly lacked the knowledge sins both of ancient Israel and of and the skills to challenge the us, today. “Woe to those who price hike. The company surely plan iniquity, to those who plot realized that, in the current com- evil on their beds! At morning’s petitive market, its more astute light they carry it out because it is consumers would refuse to pay in their power to do it. They the higher rate, but it relied on God uses covet fields and seize them and the expectation that many others human plans houses, and take them. They would simply pay their bill! and world defraud a man of his home, a fel- What does God have to say of events to set lowman of his inheritance” such an approach to business? the stage for (Micah 2:1–2, NIV). “Shall I count pure those with the end-time Attitudes that seek, covetous- wicked balances, and with the fulfillment of prophecy. ly, to enrich the self to the detri- bag of deceitful weights… their Understanding His purpose ment of neighbor and country tongue is deceitful in their can help us make sense of are endemic in our society. mouth. Therefore I will also the world around us. Executives who pay themselves make you sick by striking you, Please request our FREE millions of dollars in bonuses and and making you desolate because booklet, How God stock options, while bankrupting of your sins” (Micah 6:11–13). Intervenes in World pension plans and laying off What does God seek of us? Is Affairs, or download workers to enhance profit mar- He satisfied with merely an out- it from the Literature gins, are guilty at the least of ward veneer of religiosity, while section of our Web site breaking the tenth command- we continue to go about “busi- www.tomorrowsworld.org. ment: “Thou shalt not covet.” Of ness as usual”? Or does God want

18 Tomorrow’s World TOMORROW’S WORLD MAGAZINE set to Saturday sunset. Thank you, and I love you all for being real. I am an Anglican and belong to a wonderful church in my area. I feel so blessed to be able to L. C., Chino, CA worship in a church that recognizes the Holy Trinity. Reading your answer to the person in I enjoy Tomorrow’s World more than any other your March-April issue who asked about being Christian magazine I have received. It is so full born again, makes me wonder how you manage of true facts according to the Bible. I have read to so badly misinterpret the scriptures; you say, my Bible from beginning to end more times “At present, there are only two members in the than I kept track of. Tomorrow’s World has every- God family—God the Father and Jesus Christ thing my Bible says. the Son!” What have you done with the Holy Spirit? He was certainly there at Jesus’ baptism J. H., Ozark, MO and at the Day of Pentecost. Please cancel my magazine. I simply can’t believe what you pur- Thank God for your wonderful teaching and port to be the truth. ministry. I am being blessed and informed about many important things in the Bible. I do not S. B., Peterborough, ON want error in my life. I want absolute truth about God’s Word. Editor’s Note: The Holy Spirit is the power of God. If it were a “person” as some wrongly teach, L. P., Flushing, NY then surely the epistles would not consistently neg- lect this “person” when God is addressed person- BIBLE STUDY COURSE ally as Father and Son (see 1 Corinthians 1:3; 2 Corinthians 1:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2; I have been reading your Tomorrow’s World mag- Philippians 1:2; Colossians 1:2; 1 Thessalonians azine and your Bible Study Course for better 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:2; 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 than three years now. You have opened my Timothy 1:2; Titus 1:4; Philemon 1:3; 2 John 1:3, mind to Bible prophecy. I would like very much etc.). For more information about the vital role of to be baptized and attend a church that follows the Holy Spirit in the life of a converted Christian, the Ten Commandments. please write for our eye-opening FREE article, “Is God Really a Trinity?”. E. S. Bloomington, IL

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We encourage you to share with us your reactions to Tomorrow’s World. Please direct your correspondence to “Letters to the Editor” at our United States address, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Letters may be edited for space and clarity. Remember to include your name, address and daytime phone number. Betrayed—for a Reason! The invasion of Iraq produced shockwaves that oppose and undermine their benefactors’ effort to both stunned and shattered the alliance of Western remove what even the United Nations acknowledged democracies. In a matter of weeks, allies of the was a dangerous and oppressive regime. Angry U.S. United States and Britain became adversaries, as leaders feel betrayed by their allies who seem to have pleasantries evaporated and animosity erupted. forgotten the help they received. To add insult to Almost overnight, a deep chasm split the Atlantic injury, Belgium, France and Germany are talking Alliance—leaving America, the British descended- openly about a core of European nations moving peoples and a few other countries on one side, and a ahead to develop a military capability to rival the large portion of “Old Europe” on the other. This was U.S. and Britain—nations that protected Europe dur- a split almost no one anticipated, wanted or needed. ing 50 years of Cold War. It has generated bad feeling, and a deep sense of betrayal. While analysts ponder why this happened The Prophecies and what lies ahead, the Bible explains what is driv- ing these surprising developments. Ages ago, God These sudden and dramatic changes in the predicted that this would happen. We are watching Western Alliance have surprised and astonished prophecy come alive! many seasoned observers, yet the Bible predicted that The opening act of this drama began when this scenario would occur. The key to understanding Belgium, France and Germany moved to oppose the end-time prophecy is to know who, today, are the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, and then blocked NATO modern Israelite peoples—the descendants of the military assistance to Turkey. This was followed by biblical patriarch Jacob. Israelite nations include not firm opposition, in the United Nations Security only the nation of Israel, but also the United States, Council, to any resolutions authorizing the use of the other British-descended nations and several military force to disarm Iraq. Russia and China nations of northwest Europe—many of the very soon added their voices to the growing chorus nations that liberated Europe in the past, and were against the U.S.-led endeavor. As the invasion part of the U.S.-led coalition against Saddam Hussein began, without UN support and in spite of deter- in Iraq. mined European resistance, opposing positions Long ago, the prophet Jeremiah described a hardened. The crowning move came when Belgium, future period of terrible trials called “the time of France and Germany announced a summit in Jacob’s trouble,” when “all your lovers have forgot- Brussels to develop closer links between their ten you” (Jeremiah 30:7, 14) and “your lovers will armed forces as a counterbalance to the U.S. and despise you; they will seek your life” (Jeremiah Britain on the world stage. Britain was not invited 4:30). Elsewhere, Jeremiah speaks of this coming to the summit. time of national trial. “All her friends have dealt The U.S. and several of its coalition allies sacri- treacherously with her; they have become her ene- ficed thousands of lives to liberate France and mies” (Lamentations 1:2). The descendants of Belgium during World War II, gave considerable Jacob will cry: “I called for my lovers, but they wartime economic military aid to the Soviet Union, deceived me” (v. 19). Ezekiel stresses the same and after the war donated countless millions of dol- theme: “You made payments to all your lovers… I lars to help rebuild Germany. These generous nations will gather all your lovers against you” (Ezekiel now find it incredible that Europeans would openly 16:33, 37). Hosea pictures Israel as a woman who

20 Tomorrow’s World ©2003 TW Illustration–Masterclips, PhotoDisc, Corbis Images; NewsCom Image will “chase her lovers” and has “hired lovers… stand how Iraq brought these smoldering feelings among the nations” (Hosea 2:5; 8:9-10)—an apt to a head, and provided European leaders with an description of U.S. attempts to buy support with opportunity to challenge the U.S. and Britain— offers of foreign aid. Speaking to the nations of nations that stand in their way of playing a bigger Israel, God states: “I have delivered her into the role on the world stage. hand of her lovers… I will stir up your lovers However, Bible prophecy indicates that there is against you” (Ezekiel 23:9, 22). These dire predic- more to the story! Jeremiah reveals that these events tions all focus on events that will occur “in the lat- are taking place because God has a purpose (Jeremiah ter days” (Jeremiah 30:24)—the time just before 4:28). The prophets warn that, because the nations Jesus Christ returns to the earth. of Israel “have forgotten the LORD their God” and have In light of these prophecies, it is sobering to hear rebelled against Him they will reap the results of of the U.S. and Britain suddenly feeling betrayed by their ways (Jeremiah 3:21; 4:17–18). God explains their allies, of Europeans planning to become politi- through Jeremiah: “I have wounded you with the cal, economic and military rivals of America and wound of an enemy… because your sins have Britain, and for a French newspaper to write that increased, I have done these things unto you” “two hundred years ago, France was America’s great- (Jeremiah 30:14–15). Jeremiah laments for his est ally… but today France is virtually the enemy of nation “the Lord has afflicted her because of the the United States.” Why is this happening? multitude of her transgressions” (Lamentations What is driving these events? Why have the 1:5). Ezekiel indicates that God will punish U.S. and Britain’s allies suddenly turned the modern Israelite nations because they into their antagonists? trusted in human allies instead of trust- ing in God (Ezekiel 23:5, 12). The Reason The catalogue of Israel’s sins ranges from lying, killing, Perceptive secular ana- stealing and adultery, to lysts recognize that the cri- idolatry and defiling God’s sis over Iraq was merely the Sabbaths (see Jeremiah 2; spark that ignited long-standing Ezekiel 20; Hosea 4). Repeatedly, resentments among European lead- God warns the nations of Israel that ers, who chafed at being dependent “because you have forgotten the law of upon U.S. power. French leaders have your God, I will also forget your children” made no secret of their belief that France (Hosea 4:6). should play a leading role in Europe, and not The surprising developments we are seeing be overshadowed by either Britain or the U.S. today—long-time allies of the U.S. and Britain German leaders have sought on several occasions suddenly turning against their former protectors to impose Germany’s will upon Europe. Many in and benefactors—were predicted long ago as the U.S. take for granted their religious-based God’s punishment on His people who have feeling of a “moral mission to change the world,” turned their back on Him. We need to learn from but this does not set well with secular minded these events and begin to obey God, knowing Europeans, who feel that they have “matured” that there is more ahead, as prophecies are com- and outgrown such a narrow and naïve view of ing alive! the world. From this perspective, we can under- —Douglas S. Winnail

July–August 21 By Douglas S. Winnail

rofound changes are underway in Europe. has written that “we are living through an unusual National alignments frozen in place for era in terms of U.S. relations with the new Europe” decades have begun to thaw and shift. and that the process of integrating European nations Powerful forces are once again rearranging “is of awesome importance” (Rethinking Europe’s P the geopolitical landscape on this historic Future, Calleo, pp. xii–xiii). continent, yet many are too busy to notice. Fewer, But why is the current attempt to unify Europe still, understand why this is happening and where so significant? Why has history suddenly gone into these dramatic events are heading! After all, why “fast forward?” What does the future hold? does it matter what happens in Europe? Surprisingly, no one—not even “authorities” on Henry Kissinger, the former United States international relations—seems to know! David Secretary of State, observed that “the emergence of a Calleo, Director of European Studies at Johns united Europe is one of the most revolutionary events Hopkins University states that “given Europe’s roller of our time” (Does America Need a Foreign Policy?, p. coaster ride through the past century, no one can pre- 47). Former British Prime Minister Margaret dict with much assurance what its fate will be… There Thatcher has noted that “the move towards a bureau- are too many unpredictable elements” (ibid., p. 1). cratic European superstate… has huge implications Yet Calleo’s statement is not true! There are for the world as a whole. Yet I am repeatedly struck sources that explain the significance of what is hap- on my travels outside Europe by just how little pening in Europe, why it is occurring and where understanding there is of this” (Statecraft, p. 324). these events will ultimately lead. These sources have Richard Leone, president of the Century Foundation, been forgotten or ignored by the “chattering class-

22 Tomorrow’s World ©2003 TW; Illustration Courtesy of Brett Scarborough es”—today’s media and scholars. Bible states that “he began to be a militarily, economically and polit- Dr. Kissinger candidly observes mighty one on the earth” and that ically. Both Scripture and secular that modern journalists and “he was a mighty hunter before sources suggest that Nimrod political leaders tend to focus on the LORD (vv. 8–9). This sounds aspired to a world empire. the “crisis of the moment” innocent enough on the surface, The rise of Nimrod’s empire because they are “the product of yet the name Nimrod means “a was a crucial turning point in an educational system that puts hero” and “to rebel.” The phrase world history. Nimrod set a pat- little emphasis on history” “mighty one” comes from the tern of rebelling against God’s (Kissinger, p. 30). He laments Hebrew word gibbor meaning instructions, and empire building that since “the study of history “warrior, strong man or tyrant.” through vanity-motivated con- and philosophy [religion], the The Chaldee paraphrase of 1 quest, subjugation and control disciplines most relevant to per- Chronicles 1:10 reads: “Cush that has continued down through fecting the art of statesmanship, begat Nimrod, who began to pre- history. This is why God inter- are neglected everywhere.” vail in wickedness, for he shed vened and confused the lan- Modern generations, Kissinger innocent blood, and rebelled guages at the Tower of Babel— says, do not grasp how current against Jehovah” (The Companion which caused the construction events fit into the flow of histo- Bible, Appendix 28). Secular process to cease! However, the ry—people simply do not see or sources indicate that Nimrod was pattern set by Nimrod at Babel understand the “big picture” a large, powerful man—an ambi- does not end there. Babylon and (ibid., pp. 30, 286). tious warrior who hunted men Nineveh, as two of the most Bible prophecies that reveal and assembled an empire by prominent cities in the ancient the future are ignored, and bibli- plunder, conquest, guile and world, spread Nimrod’s ideas far cal accounts that provide vital tyranny (see The Antiquities of the and wide. In the Bible, Babylon perspectives on world events are Jews, Josephus, Bk. 1, ch. 4; also becomes synonymous with every dismissed. However, it is the the Jerusalem Targum). Nimrod’s evil practice imaginable. Babylon height of folly to ignore this cru- rebellion spawned the system of and the land of Iraq both figure cial biblical dimension at a time political and military rivalries prominently in end time prophe- when dramatic events are trans- and conflicts that have marked cies, so we clearly need to under- forming our modern world. The the course of human history. stand these important biblical biblical account of the Tower of In order to promote the inte- accounts. But what does this have Babel is a case in point. gration of peoples and foster to do with Europe today? unity within his empire, Nimrod Tower of Babel initiated great building projects— Modern Europe the construction of fortified The Tower of Babel is not just cities, and massive public build- The architects of the a fanciful story, nor is it simply ings like the Tower of Babel. The European Union recognize the mythical imagery. It is a carefully earliest walled cities are found in parallel between the Tower of crafted account that holds impor- this region. The biblical state- Babel and their efforts to “con- tant lessons for mankind. The ment, “come, let us build our- struct” a new Europe. The construction of the Tower was selves a city, and a tower whose Council of Europe used a poster related to a pivotal event that top is in the heavens; let us make of the Tower of Babel to promote influenced the entire course of a name for ourselves, lest we be the construction of Europe. Tours human history. The city and scattered abroad” reveals that through the EU Parliament tower of Babel were part of a king- human vanity motivated Nimrod’s chamber in Brussels hear an dom (the first time Scripture uses policies (Genesis 11:4). Building audiotape describing the multiple this word) founded by Nimrod, a an impressive and powerful languages used by delegates as a great-grandson of Noah, in walled city with a huge tower “modern tower of Babel.” Babylonia and Assyria—which enhanced the prestige of the Opponents have called the EU corresponds to modern-day Iraq. builders. Forging an empire of the “Babel Express,” on the Nimrod established the first post- many cities enabled Nimrod to analogy of a runaway train char- flood empire (Genesis 10:10). The dominate the surrounding region acterized by “Eurospeak”—high-

July–August 23 flown rhetoric and pork barrel the only way to guarantee peace Europe, establish a common legal politics. Amazingly, the signifi- and prevent future wars in system and bring peace to a trou- cant parallels run much deeper. Europe is to eliminate the nation bled continent, by the force of The basic attitude that moti- state, by creating a European French arms. Less than a century vated the builders of the city and super-state. European tech- later, Hitler set out on a similar Tower of Babel was a desire for nocrats view small nations as an path using German military force. power and glory. That same motive outmoded form of organization, The lesson of history is that all is deeply embedded in the desire incompatible with our globalized these attempts failed to bring last- to construct a unified Europe. In world. Anyone who does not rec- ing unity or peace to a war-torn the years following World War I, ognize this inevitability, they say, continent. In fact, one reason for Europe lost its leading position in is out of touch with reality and Europe’s blood-stained past is the the world to the U. S. and the stands in the way of progress. recurring struggle to establish a Soviet Union. Intellectual elites But just how valid are these single empire under one ruler and on the continent saw unification lofty notions? Is the unification one religion. These are the real as the only way to reverse of Europe the only hope of the fruits of the system of conquest, Europe’s decline. The current future? Does the record of history dominion and control that effort at European integration is support this ambitious undertak- Nimrod initiated at the Tower of an attempt to regain a leading role ing? Will the great experiment to Babel. This is a record that stretch- on the world stage. German construct an enlarged and unified es back more than 4,000 years! Foreign minister Joschka Fischer Europe succeed in bringing peace Perhaps the most surprising has stated: “Europe will only be to a divided continent, or will it aspect of the current attempt to able to play its due role in global falter unexpectedly—like the unify Europe is the actual legacy economic and political competi- Tower of Babel? of terms, plans and ideas tion if we move forward coura- employed in the construction of geously.” Margaret Thatcher has A Darker Side the new Europe. Although histo- observed that Europe’s “ambitions rians acknowledge that Nazis and to assert itself are unmatched. Builders of the new Europe Fascists promoted the goal and But… its attempts to play a role seek to restore the unity of the glories of a unified Europe, this on the world stage have been uni- Roman Empire. The empire of subject receives little attention versally embarrassing” (Thatcher, Charlemagne, and the medieval today. However, accessible histor- p. 342). The plans to create a “Holy Roman Empire” are also ical documents reveal a similarity European army are deeply moti- cited as models of continental of plans, goals and terminology vated by politics—to give Europe unity. Yet these empires were not that is nothing short of astound- a sense of identity—and not mere- exactly models of peace, harmo- ing! The “new” Europe is being ly military considerations. ny or unity. The “Christianity” constructed according to blue- Just as Nimrod organized adopted by the Roman Empire prints created in Germany in the great building projects to unite was mixed with paganism, as 1940s. As one scholar asks, “can the peoples of his empire, the doctrinal controversies divided it be that the noble conception of construction of Europe involves both church and empire. a United Europe is… contaminat- many projects under way at the Charlemagne expanded his ed by the ideas reflected in the same time: the creation of a com- “Christian” empire through mili- documents [speeches and writ- mon currency, a central bank, tary conquests, and conversions ings of prominent Nazis and common laws, a continental judi- often came at the point of a Fascists] here assembled? The cial system and police force, a sword. Medieval “Christendom” answer must be Yes” (Documents European army, a common for- saw bitter rivalries between popes on the History of European eign policy and a constitution. A and emperors who waged wars Integration, Lipgens, p. 53). This major goal is the elimination of against each other in the heart of scholar attempts to rationalize individual states by pooling (sur- Europe. Napoleon also attempted that the striking similarity “has rendering) national sovereignty to unify Europe under the crown nothing to do with any intellectu- to supranational European insti- of the “Holy Roman Emperor.” al, still less moral affinity” (ibid.). tutions. The builders believe that His goal was to redraw the map of Yet this is hardly believable, since

24 Tomorrow’s World the German blueprints to unify at peace, where conflicts would spoke of “Germany’s mission” to Europe were created by a “gener- disappear. The same themes are unite the peoples of Europe. In the ation of German-speaking intel- heard today. 1950s, German Chancellor Konrad lectuals [who] had backed the In 1940, Joseph Goebbels Adenauer stated: “Germany has a Nazi cause” (The Rebirth of the exulted: “We have the opportunity divine mission to save Western West, Duignan & Gann, p. 2). to reorganize Europe… the great- Europe.” Helmut Kohl has asserted When you read wartime docu- est historical drama that history that “the future belongs to the ments detailing plans for the New has ever known is being played out Germans… when we build the Order in Europe, you have a at this moment” (ibid., pp. 73–74). house of Europe” (The Principality strange feeling that you are reading He also warned that “no single and Power of Europe, Hilton, p. 39). today’s news. Even the terminology European nation can… be allowed Nazis and Fascists used anti- is the same! Mussolini proclaimed: to stand in the way of the general American and anti-British slogans “Europe may once again grasp the process of organization” (ibid., p. to promote their new Europe. Nazi helm of world civi- leaders were notorious lization if it can for not divulging their develop a modicum true aims for domina- of political unity” tion of Europe. The (The Tainted Source, same is underway in Laughland, p. 47). Europe today. The Hitler spoke of the Nazis repeatedly lied need to eliminate about their intentions. “the clutter of small Investigative reporters nations” in Europe have seen a similar pat- and that “only the tern in the EU; one Germans can really book about the EU was organize Europe… Berlin, once again capital of a unified Germany, looks forward to titled The Castle of Lies thereafter the way to increased importance in a united Europe. ©ArtToday.com (Booker & North, world domination is 1997). practically certain” (Lipgens, p. 75). A Nazi official, using phrases While the present architects of 10). In Nazis’ plans, Germany and evocative of ancient Babylon (see Europe may not appreciate the Italy were to be the “hard core” of Genesis 11:3–4; Daniel 4:28–30) link between their ideas and Nazi continental unity and “the axis of proclaimed that Berlin would and Fascist plans of the war years, Europe, around which the rest of become “the mightiest and most the statements of successive the continent would articulate beautiful city in the world… European leaders demonstrate itself” (ibid., p. 10). Today the hard Europe’s center of gravity… a mag- that these Nazi-era ideas remain core is France and Germany, and net” at the heart of Europe (ibid., alive today! The silence of schol- the axis of the new Europe runs p. 98). In 1990, Joschka Fischer ars and modern advocates of between Paris and Berlin. In the described “the unique opportunity European unity regarding this Nazi vision, Europe was seen as a to unite our continent,” and that a obvious overlap is remarkable— “huge building site” where a bright core Europe would be the center of and ominous. The Bible reveals future was being assembled (ibid., gravity and act like a magnet in the that the real roots of grandiose p. 56). The talk today is still of heart of Europe. He spoke of creat- schemes to dominate and control building, and constructing the edi- ing a new order in Europe, and others by arms or contrived plans fice of a new Europe. Pro-Nazi warned that nations not wanting began with Nimrod at the Tower German scholars devised elaborate to unite “cannot prevent others of Babel. With such an origin, the plans to redraw the map of Europe from doing so.” future should come as no surprise. and create a European Economic In 1941, Hitler proclaimed that Community with a common cur- “the future [did] not belong to the Trouble Ahead rency and a common agricultural ridiculous half-civilized America, policy (ibid., pp. 123–162). Nazi but to the newly arisen Europe” The unity of Europe is an old propaganda envisioned a Europe (Lipgens, p. 89). Nazis leaders dream with a colorful but tainted

July–August 25 past. It is also an intoxicating ulations are supported by fewer LORD builds the house, they labor idea—and one with prophetic sig- young workers. in vain who build it” (Psalm nificance. Today many Europeans Assertions that European unifi- 127:1). are mesmerized by this enticing cation is inevitable—even required Both history and the Bible vision, even though history “rich- by our globalized economy—are indicate that there is nothing new ly demonstrates the futility and also met with skepticism by those or inevitable about the latest danger of attempting to subjugate who remember that German attempt to unite the nations of Europe’s states to a single central- geopolitical theorists in the 1930s Europe. While scholars suggest izing power” (Calleo, p. 343). Yet and 40s spoke of the “laws of leben- that the “future is unknowable,” Europe’s builders seem sraum” and proclaimed Bible prophecy reveals what lies blind to the lessons of that “the unification of ahead. The Scriptures describe a history, oblivious to Europe [is] an modern Babylon that will be part prophecy and inevitable develop- of an end-time military-economic quick to dismiss ment in accor- system with global connections. the warnings of dance with the This powerful, yet fragile configu- critics. This does iron laws of his- ration (iron and clay, cf. Daniel not bode well for tory” (Lipgens, 2:40–43) will appear on the world the future. pp. 95, 111). scene just before the return of Jesus The European Dutch historian Christ. Externally, this system will house is a fragile Peter Rietbergen be characterized by material structure built on a notes that “if the past wealth and power, but internally shaky foundation of illu- has anything to teach us, it will be wicked, corrupt and sions, assumptions and mis- it is that ideas which are pro- exploitive. It will be composed of conceptions. The architects of claimed to have absolute validity ten leaders who surrender their Europe assume that unification, are always dangerous” (Europe: A sovereignty to a political ruler for negotiation, consensus-building Cultural History, xxiii). a short period of three and one and declarations against hostili- While continental planners half years. However, like Nimrod’s ties will eliminate war from the envision a United States of Tower of Babel, this modern continent. Yet “the most striking Europe, others see a “dangerous Babylonian system will experi- common feature” of these pacifist mirage” (Gowan, p. 84). The ence a cataclysmic demise assumptions is “their almost total “bold” Franco-German attempt (Revelation 17–18). This final failure to influence the course of to forge closer ties is also viewed revival of grandiose schemes history” (The Question of Europe, as “the great gamble” and a devised by men will be ended by Gowan, p. 99). The Bible states “project… very likely to fail” God’s direct intervention, when plainly that mankind does not (ibid., p. 123). Margaret Thatcher Jesus Christ returns to establish know the way to peace (Isaiah labeled the attempt to unite the kingdom of God. Nearly 59:8). The popular mantra that Europe “a classic utopian proj- 2,500 years ago, the prophet democracies do not go to war ect, a monument to the vanity of Daniel explained a dream to the with each other intellectuals, a program whose Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, is another naïve assumption inevitable destiny is failure… I revealing that “in the days of (Calleo, pp. 5, 357). The predict… that such an unneces- these [10] kings the God of heav- European democracies’ attempt to sary and irrational project… will en will set up a kingdom which speak with one voice regarding seem in future years to be per- will never be destroyed.” Daniel policy toward Iraq produced seri- haps the greatest folly of the mod- stated further that “the dream is ous divisions. While integration is ern era” (Thatcher, pp. 359, certain, and its interpretation is hailed as the way to prosperity 410). Even the pope has stated sure”(Daniel 2:44–45). The and full employment, unemploy- that attempts to build Europe on acceleration of history we are wit- ment in Europe has reached wor- a secular foundation “would col- nessing today indicates that the risome levels. The “affluence” lapse within a decade” (The end-time is fast approaching. Do provided by Europe’s welfare Economist, Aug. 24, 2002, p. 43). you recognize what is coming? states is threatened, as aging pop- The Bible reveals that “unless the Will you be ready? TW

26 Tomorrow’s World Recently, Reuters reported years to prove itself unable to laws. Gone will be the current that “the Beatles’ guru”— live in peace. Certainly some multitude of governments, lan- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi—had talk of peace and goodwill and guages and ideologies. No announced a plan to destroy brotherhood. But it has never longer will there be hundreds of world terrorism. The yogi was been achieved. As the Apostle different religions. In fact, there quoted as saying that “with $1 Paul observed nearly 2,000 will no longer be “religion” as billion he could train 40,000 years ago: “Their feet are swift the world has known it. There expert meditators” who would to shed blood; destruction and will simply be Jesus Christ at generate enough “good vibes” misery are in their ways; and the head of the government, to save the world. the way of peace they have not bringing about the way of life This religious leader, like known” (Romans 3:15–17). that leads to peace, justice and most others, certainly recog- Simply put, human beings happiness. nizes that current approaches cannot live together in peace Peace will not come through large sums of money, It will take overwhelming force and power or by “meditation,” or by from the Great God to put an end to the human good intentions. warfare and military might of the nations. Living God’s way, peace will The Creator of the universe is the only One simply be a by-product of that way of life. “Great peace have who has such power, and has the capacity they which love Your law” to bring—and enforce—world peace. (Psalm 119:165). On a nation- al level, God promises to those to peace are not working. apart from the true God. In nations that truly follow His Terrorism threatens America fact, Jesus Christ indicated way of life: “I will give peace and much of the western that there would be such in the land, and you shall lie world. Palestinians and worldwide conflict at the end down and none will make you Israelis are locked in a vicious of this age that, unless He afraid” (Leviticus 26:6). spiral of destruction. Pakistan intervened, there would be no World peace is coming, and India appear on the verge beings left alive (Matthew whether you believe it or not. of nuclear war. 24:21, 22). But you can believe this mes- Virtually every nation and It will take overwhelming sage—and prove it for your- religion says that it wants force and power from the self—from your Bible. And peace—but peace on its own Great God to put an end to the you can begin to live by His terms, leading to the domi- warfare and military might of laws even now. If you want to nance of one religion, one the nations. The Creator of have in your life the “great nation or one ideology above the universe is the only One peace” that God promises, all others. With such a wide who has such power, and has why not begin right now to range of beliefs on this planet, the capacity to bring—and study His instruction book for the deck seems to be stacked enforce—world peace. humanity, the Bible—the liter- against peace, as it has been God will bring peace on His al Word of God? for the last 6,000 years of terms. He will institute, for all You can have, right now, mankind’s history. peoples, His spiritual laws that the peace in your life that most Is world peace, then, an are the blueprint for human of the world will only enjoy impossible dream? Yes, it is— happiness. Jesus Christ Himself after Jesus Christ returns. So if left in human hands. God will lead the worldwide govern- why wait? has allowed mankind 6,000 ment that will enforce God’s —Jeffrey Fall PROPHECY IS Christians must be willing to fully In Jesus’ name, I urge you to SPEEDING FORWARD trust God to take care of them and face squarely the reality that the (continued from page 9) their loved ones. For it will basic prophecies of the Bible, become increasingly difficult even which we in this Work have kings, to rule the nations of this for us in this Work of God to preached for decades, are now earth. “Then the seventh angel directly warn you of this system! coming to pass. America and sounded: And there were loud It will be “politically incorrect.” It Britain are being greatly weakened voices in heaven, saying, ‘The will become more and more dan- by offending most of the Muslim kingdoms of this world have gerous because, as time goes on, world, by expending their great become the kingdoms of our Lord it will become increasingly obvi- national wealth trying to be the and of His Christ, and He shall ous—at least to those who study “world’s policeman”—and also by reign forever and ever’” and understand the Bible—who is turning away from the God who (Revelation 11:15). When Christ fulfilling this prophecy. gave so many blessings, therefore returns, He will deliver His peo- This soon-coming religio- putting ourselves under His con- ple—both Jews and the ten sup- political union of nations will be demnation. As a loving father posedly “lost” tribes of Israel— a powerful system, not only mili- rebukes and chastens every son he from the power that had enslaved tarily but also in merchandise and loves, so the great God who loves them: “Therefore do not fear, O My wealth of every sort. It will us will chasten our peoples before servant Jacob,’ says the LORD, ‘Nor become so rich, God says, that it is too late (see Hebrews 12:5–7). be dismayed, O Israel; for behold, I when it is finally crushed by May God help you to under- will save you from afar, and your the returning Christ: “The mer- stand. May He help you to act on seed from the land of their captivi- chants of the earth will weep and His Truth while you have a gen- ty. Jacob shall return, have rest and mourn over her, for no one buys uine opportunity. May God grant be quiet, and no one shall make their merchandise anymore” you the strength and courage to him afraid” (Jeremiah 30:10). (Revelation 18:11). This system do His will, and so be protected Then: “Behold, the days are will become very appealing to from this Great Tribulation, coming, says the Lord, when I will most people on this earth. It will which will come on our peoples make a new covenant with the become very difficult not to join within this generation! TW house of Israel and with the house this system, for persecution and of Judah—not according to the harassment will come on those covenant that I made with their who do not become part of it. Yet fathers in the day when I took the great God of creation cries them by the hand to lead them out out to us through His Word: of the land of Egypt; because they “Come out of her, my people, lest did not continue in My covenant, you share in her sins unless you Who are the and I disregarded them, says the receive of her plagues. For her ancestors of Lord. For this is the covenant that sins have reached the heaven, the modern I will make with the house of Israel and God has remembered her American and after those days, says the Lord: I iniquities” (Revelation 18:4–5). British-descended will put My laws in their mind and We in this Work of the living peoples? The write them on their hearts; and I Christ do not wish to insult any answer to this question is will be their God, and they shall be of you who read these words. But the vital key to understanding My people” (Hebrews 8:8–10). we deeply know and understand much of end-time prophecy. God speed that day! that these events are absolutely Please request our FREE coming! In Christ’s name, we booklet, What’s Ahead for America and Come OUT of Babylon! therefore urge you to be willing to wake up and rethink some of Britain?, or download it In the perilous times ahead, your religious ideas, practices from the Literature as this powerful system arises in and doctrines. 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28 Tomorrow’s World KEYS TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent (continued from page 12) prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).

You can have faith in God. God promises that if you Key #7: Pray in the Name of Jesus Christ seek Him sincerely, you will find Him: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes Prayer is a privilege. It is our opportunity to spir- to God must believe that He is, and that He is a itually come to the throne of Heaven. But we do not rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews pray on our own authority. We pray in the name, or 11:6). the authority, of our Lord, who instructs us to pray. But first you will have to acknowledge the exis- It is the Son of God who in the Bible instructs us to tence of an all-wise, all-powerful Creator God who “ask, seek and knock.” Several times in the gospel of loves you and every human on earth! We read: “Now John, Jesus promises that God will hear our prayer if faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence we ask in His Name. Jesus gives us the authority and

We need to pray fervently, and we need to pray fervently for others! Do you pray forfor thosethose whowho areare ill?ill? RememberRemember whatwhat thethe ApostleApostle JamesJames wrote:wrote: “Confess“Confess youryour trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good the encouragement to pray. Asking in Jesus’ name testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were means that we are asking by His authority! Jesus framed by the word of God, so that the things which instructed His disciples: “And in that day you will are seen were not made of things which are visible” ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, what- (Hebrews 11:1–3). ever you ask the Father in My name He will give you” (John 16:23). Key #6: Pray Fervently So, when you pray, realize that you are not com- ing before God’s throne on your own authority, but on God is creating a spiritual family. He wants you the authority of the Son of God: Jesus Christ. to be His son or daughter! So, in your prayers, rec- Apply these seven keys of effective prayer, and ognize God as your Father! Also, acknowledge God you will see dramatic changes for good in your life, as the Creator, as King David often did in his prayers. and in the lives of those around you. You can pray King David was a man after God’s own heart, as it more sincerely, more effectively and more frequent- tells us in Acts 13:22. David prayed with feeling and ly—with faith and confidence. TW enthusiasm. Many of the Psalms are the heartfelt prayers of David. He was very straightforward—very open and honest—with God about his feelings, his anxieties and his problems. He fervently expressed his faith God’s Word is full of vital and confidence that God would hear his prayer. He keys to help you have a cried out: “I have called upon You, for You will hear meaningful and successful me, O God; incline Your ear to me, and hear my prayer life. By following the speech!” (Psalm 17:6). David put his heart into his instructions that God gives, prayers, unlike many ancient Israelites, about whom you can grow closer to Him God observed: “They never put their heart into their and enrich your prayers prayers” (Hosea 7:14, Moffatt). immeasurably.immeasurably. PleasePlease requestrequest ourour FREE We need to pray fervently, and we need to pray booklet, Twelve Keys to Answered Prayer, fervently for others! Do you pray for those who are ill? or download it from the Literature section of Remember what the Apostle James wrote: “Confess our Web site www.tomorrowsworld.org. your trespasses to one another, and pray for one

July–August 29 GOD ISINCHARGE As the storm clouds gather, and as the darkness (continued from page 3) falls over our people, we should remember, as Jeremiah said to Judah, that God wants to give us a would not. So God used King Nebuchadnezzar as a “future and a hope.” We should know that when tool in His hands to invade and conquer Judah—to our people finally turn to God “with all their be God’s instrument in chastening and humbling hearts,” He will then bring them “back from captiv- Judah to bring about real repentance! Notice careful- ity” and bless our peoples more than they have ever ly the message God sent to Judah through the been blessed. prophet Jeremiah: “Therefore thus says the LORD of God tells us: “Behold, the days are coming, says hosts: ‘Because you have not heard My words, the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the behold, I will send and take all the families of the house of Israel and with the house of Judah—not north,’ says the LORD, ‘and Nebuchadnezzar the king according to the covenant that I made with their of Babylon, My servant, and will bring them against fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead this land, against its inhabitants, and against these them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they nations all around, and will utterly destroy them, broke, though I was a husband to them, says the LORD. and make them an astonishment, a hissing, and per- But this is the covenant that I will make with the house petual desolations” (Jeremiah 25:8–9). of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My So when we see the foreign enemy beginning to law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I invade and conquer modern America, Canada and will be their God, and they shall be My people. No Britain, we should not be horrified, confused or dis- more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every heartened. Those of you who have read and truly man his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they all understood the prophetic articles in this magazine shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of undoubtedly realize by now that the great God will them, says the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, soon intervene and powerfully chasten our peoples, and their sin I will remember no more” (Jeremiah unless we deeply repent and turn to the true ways 31:31–34). At that time, there will be no false ministers of God! teaching that God’s holy law is “nailed to the cross” or Yet during the greatest of trials and tests, God’s “done away.” All human beings will eventually learn to true children will understand that “God is love” (1 live by all ten of the Ten Commandments as a way of John 4:16). They will realize that God brings trials life. Then there will be genuine peace and overflowing and tests on us for our good. Fervently studying joy over the entire earth. God’s Word, and drinking in more and more of the As David was inspired to tell us: “For as the heav- “mind” of God, God’s people will realize in the ens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy years just ahead that God is intervening to bring toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from this corrective punishment on His people because the west, so far has He removed our transgressions of His great love, and in order to teach them lessons from us. As a father pities his children, so the Lord for all eternity that they are unwilling to learn any pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; other way. True Christians will understand that the He remembers that we are dust” (Psalm 103:11–14). great God who says: “For I am the LORD, I do not When we come to surrender to this great God as our change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Father, when we come to genuinely “know” Him Jacob” (Malachi 3:6) is dealing with modern Israel through Jesus Christ living within us, then we will just as He did in sending ancient Judah into fully understand that the absolute Source of all love Babylonian captivity. and goodness is truly “in charge.” Finally, as we grow Remember what God said to those Jewish cap- in this understanding, truly “the peace of God, which tives: “For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you” (Jeremiah 29:10–12).

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MN, Duluth: Public Access—Ch 24, SAT 11:00 am; SUN 7:00 pm WED 3:00 pm —PHILIPPINES MN, Minneapolis: MTN—Ch 75, THUR 6:30 pm VT, Richmond: Community TV—Ch 15, SUN 1:30 am, 9:30 am, Bansalan: Bansalan Cable—Ch 10, SAT 10:00 am MN, Minneapolis: NW Community—Ch 19, SAT 10:30 pm; 4:30 pm; MON 1:30 pm Borongan: Borongan Cable—Ch 17, SAT 3:00 pm SUN 4:30 am, 10:30 am & 4:30 pm VT, Springfield: SAPA TV—Ch 8, THUR 10:00 pm; Kidapawan: Metro Cable—Ch 19, SAT 8:30 am MN, Roseville: CTV—Ch 15, SUN 7:30 pm; MON 3:30 am MON 12:00 pm Naval, Leyte: Naval Cable—Ch 11, SUN 9:00 am & 11:30 am WA,Kennewick: Charter—Ch 13/99, SUN 8:00 pm; Nabunturan: Nabunturan Cable—Ch 21, SAT 10:00 am MN, St. Paul: SPNN—Ch 14, SUN 8:30 pm TUE 8:00 pm Maasin City: Maasin Cable—Ch 13, SAT 9:00 am MO, Joplin: KOAM—Ch 7, SUN 7:30 am WA, Seattle: TCI—Ch 29, FRI 5:30 pm Naval Biliran: Bilinet Cable—Ch 11, SUN 9:00 am; SAT 9:00 am MO, Kansas City: KCWE—Ch 29, SUN 8:00 am WA, Spokane: AT&T—Ch 14, MON 8:00 pm Ormoc City: Ormoc Cable—Ch 3, SAT 8:30 am MO, Springfield: KSPR—Ch 33, SUN 8:30 am WA,Vancouver: FVCT—Ch 11, SUN 9:30 am Sogod: Sogod Cable—Ch 13, SAT 8:00 am MO, St. Charles: Charter—Ch 47, SUN 9:30 am & 9:00 pm WI, Wausau: Charter—Ch 10, THUR 9:00 pm; FRI 7:30 am MO, St. Louis: Double Helix—Ch 22, MON 4:00 pm WY, Casper: KTWO—Ch 2, SUN 6:30 am —TRINIDAD & TOBAGO MS, Jackson: Time Warner—Ch 11, SUN 10:00 am; WED 4:00 pm Trinidad, Port of Spain: CCN—Ch 6, SAT 3:30 pm MS, Jackson: WAPT—Ch 16, SUN 8:30 am MT, Billings: BSC—Cable, SUN 8:30 am RADIO STATIONS: MT, Great Falls: BSC—Cable, SUN 8:30 am MT, Great Falls: Public Access TV—Ch 7, TUE 6:00 pm; Argentina, Bahia Blanca: Vida—101.3 FM, WED 10:00 am; UNITED STATES: FRI 6:00 pm THUR 8:00 pm; SAT 2:00 pm MT, Helena: BSC—Cable, SUN 8:30 am Argentina, Centenario: FADAY—95.1 FM, MON, WED AL, Birmingham: Cable—Ch 4, WED 1:30 pm MT, Missoula: BSC—Cable, SUN 8:30 am & FRI 12:00 pm AL, Birmingham: WOTM—Ch 19, TUE 5:00 pm; FRI 7:00 pm; NC, Burlington: Time Warner—Ch 5/10, SUN 9:00 pm Argentina, Centenario: Saihueque—88.5 FM, SUN 8:00 am AL, Troy/Montgomery: WRJM—Ch 67, SUN 7:30 am NC, Greensboro: GCTV—Ch 8, SAT 7:30 am; SUN 9:00 pm Argentina, Centenario: Vida—98.1 FM, SAT 1:00 pm AR, Fayetteville: Access TV—Ch 8, SUN 8:30 pm NC, Wilmington: Time Warner—Ch 4, WED 10:00 pm Argentina, Neuquen: Libertad—105.1 FM, SUN 8:00 pm AR, Little Rock: KASN—Ch 38, SAT 8:00 am NE, Omaha: KPTM—Ch 42, SUN 8:00 am Chile, San Carlos: Radio Emmanuel—107.3 FM, WED & SAT AZ, Phoenix: Access—Ch 22, WED 10:00 pm NH, Hanover: CATV—Ch 6, SUN 5:00 pm & 11:00 pm; 10:00 pm AZ, Prescott: Cable—Ch 13, SAT 5:30 pm; SUN 6:30 am MON 5:00 am & 11:00 am Chile, San Carlos: Radio Aurturo—1280 AM, SUN 9:00 am & 9:00 pm AZ, Tucson: Access—Ch 73, SAT 4:30 pm; SUN 11:30 am NJ, East Windsor: Comcast—Ch 27, WED 5:30 pm Chile, Santiago: Radio Vida—102.9 FM, Daily 7:30 pm CA, Anaheim: Adelphia—Ch 3, WED 6:00 pm NJ, Oakland: Cablevision—Ch 71, SUN 6:00 pm Chile, Santiago: Radio Sinai—98.9 FM, MON-SAT 8:00 pm CA, Buena Park: Adelphia—Ch 55, SUN 5:00 pm NJ, Trenton: Comcast—Ch 26, MON 10:00 pm Costa Rica, San Jose: 93.5 FM & 670 AM, SUN 5:00 pm CA, Eureka: Cox—Ch 10, MON 8:00 pm NM, Albuquerque: CCC27—Ch 27, SUN 7:00 pm Martinique: Radio Banlieue-Relax—103.4 FM, SUN 6:15 am CA, Garden Grove: Time Warner—Ch 6, SUN 11:30 am NM, Rio Rancho: CABLE ONE—Ch 51, THUR 7:00 pm Martinique: Radio Campêche—98.3 & 101.6 FM, & 8:30 pm NV, Carson City: Access TV—Ch 10, SAT 9:00 pm TUE 8:00 am; SAT 8:00 am CA, Los Angeles: KDOC—Ch 56, SAT 7:00 am NV, Gardnerville: Community Access—Ch 26, SAT 3:00 Mexico, Mexico City: XEEST—1440 AM, SUN 9:30 am CA, Modesto: AT&T—Ch 2, TUE 3:00 pm am & 3:00 pm; SUN 3:00 am & 3:00 pm Philippines, Cebu City: DYLA—909 AM, SUN 6:00 am CA, Oceanside: KOCT—Ch 18, SUN 5:30 pm NV, Reno/Sparks: SNCT—Ch 30/16, SUN 7:30 pm Philippines, Manila: DWBL—1242 AM, THUR 10:30 pm; CA, Sacramento: RCCTV—Ch 19, MON 5:30 pm NY, Batavia: Time Warner—Ch 19, TUE 5:30 pm SUN 3:30 pm CA, San San Diego: Cox—Ch 18 & 23, THUR 6:00 pm NY, Binghamton: Time Warner—Ch 6, FRI 5:00 pm Philippines, Ozamiz City: DXOC—1494 AM, CA, San Francisco: Access TV—Ch 29, SUN 10:30 am NY, Brooklyn: BCAT—Ch 56/69, SUN 3:00 pm SUN 5:00 am CA, San Jose: Community TV—Ch 15A, SAT 11:30 pm NY, Canandaigua: FLTV—Ch 12, SUN 11:30 am Republic of South Africa: Radio Kingfisher—103.8 FM, CA, Sonora: TCCCA—Ch 8, SUN 8:00 pm NY, Elmira & Corning: Time Warner—Ch 1, SUN 7:00 pm CA,Turlock: Charter—Ch 2, MON 8:00 pm SUN 8:00 am Republic of South Africa, Western Cape: Radio CT, Enfield: Comcast—Ch 15, THUR 6:30 pm NY, Hauppauge: Cablevision—Ch 20, FRI 9:30 pm Tygerburg—104 FM, THUR 7:30 pm CT, Naugatuck: Tele-Media—Ch 10, TUE 9:30 pm NY,Irondequoit: ICAT—Ch 15, SUN 7:30 pm; FL, Gainesville: Cox—Ch 55, SUN 8:00 pm WED 11:30 am & 7:30 pm FL, Ocala: Cox—Ch 71, SUN 10:00 am NY, Ithaca: Pegasys—Ch 13 & 78, SUN 8:00 pm; GA, Atlanta: AIB—Cable, THUR 6:30 pm; SAT 1:30 am TUE 7:00 pm, WED 4:30 pm GA, Macon: Cox Cable—Ch 18, SUN 5:00 pm; NY, Manhattan: MNN—Ch 67/110, SUN 8:30 am TUE 7:30 am; FRI 2:00 pm NY, Oneonta: Time Warner—Ch 23, WED 8:30 pm •Television Superstations HI, Hilo: Na Leo—Ch 14, SUN 12:30 pm; FRI 9:30 pm NY, Port Jefferson: TCI—Ch 20, SUN 9:30 pm HI, Honolulu: Olelo—Ch 52, SAT 2:00 pm NY, Queens: QPTV—Ch 35, TUE 1:30 pm; SAT 4:00 pm HI, Kailua-Kona: Na Leo—Ch 14, SUN 12:30 pm; NY, Riverhead: Cablevision—Ch 20, MON 4:30 pm FRI 9:30 pm NY, Rochester: Community TV—Ch 15, SUN 12:00 pm —USA & INTERNATIONAL: HI, Kauai: Ho’ike—Ch 12, MON 1:30 pm NY, Schenectady: Community TV—Ch 16, MON 8:30 am HI, Lanai: Akaku—Ch 3, 12 & 13, WED 9:30 pm; THUR 5:30 am NY, Utica: Adelphia—Ch 3, MON 9:00 pm WGN—SUN 6:00 am ET HI, Maui: Akaku—Ch 44, SUN 7:30 pm; MON 4:30 am OH, Cambridge: AVC—Ch 2, TUE 7:00 pm HI, Molokai: Akaku—Ch 3, 12 & 13, WED 9:30 pm; OH,Dayton: Access TV—Ch 12, Check Local Listing THUR 5:30 am OH, Tipp City: KIT—Ch 10, MON 8:00 pm —CANADA: IA, Des Moines: Mediacom—Ch 15, SAT 10:00 am; OH, Centerville: MVCC—Ch 23, FRI 5:30 pm SUN 11:00 am OH, Greenville: GPAT—Ch 3, THUR 9:00 pm VISION—SUN 3:30 am & 5:30 pm ET IA, Dubuque: TCI of Iowa—Ch 16, THUR 7:30 pm; OK, Oklahoma City: KOCO—Ch 5, SUN 7:00 am CJIL—SUN 9:30 am MT MON 3:30 pm & 7:30 pm; TUE 10:00 am; WED 2:00 pm OK, Tulsa: KTFO—Ch 41, SAT 12:30 am ID, Pocatello: Vision—Ch 12, SUN 7:30 pm; FRI 1:00 pm OR, Portland: MCTV—CH 11, SUN 12:30 pm TELEVISION SUPERSTATIONS: WGN: SUN 6:00 am ET VISION: Canada: SU SUNN 3:30 am & SUN 5:30 pm ET CJIL: Canada: SU SUNN 9:30 am MT

NEW TELEVISION STATIONS: IA,IA, AmesAmes:: APATV—Ch 16, Check Local Listing KY, Lexington:: Ch 14, Check Local Listing OH, Cincinnati:: WKRC—Ch 12, SUN 5:30 am OH, Cincinnati:: TiTimeme WarnerWarner—Ch 8, MON 9:30 am; FRI 6:30 pm & Ch 24, TUE 1:30 pm OH, Troy:: TBN—Ch 9, THUR 7:00 pm TN, Nashville:: WZTV—Ch 17, SUN 7:00 am VT, Bristol:: Neat—Ch 16, SUN 2:00 pm, MON 9:00 am; TUE 5:00 pm

CANADA AB, Lethbridge: CJIL—Ch 17, SUN 9:30 am

July 31–August 6 • Who Will Cause the Great Tribulation? Bible prophecy reveals shocking details of coming end-time events! August 7–13 • When Will Christ Return? Might He come tonight? What did Christ say about His Second Coming? August 14–20 • What Happens When You Die? Is your fate heaven, hell or oblivion? Or is it something that very few expect? August 21–27 • Who Will Invade the Middle East? Scripture outlines end-time events that will stir this troubled region.