VARIOUS END TIME SCENARIOS

 

1. THE MUSLIM ANTICHRIST - JOEL RICHARDSON www.joelstrumpet.com

 

Two Books:  God’s War on Terror and The Muslim Antichrist

 

Mr. Richardson has extensively studied the scriptures and believes that the Muslim world is the key to understanding the end times. Using the writings of the ancient prophets Mr. Richardson makes the case that the Muslim world will dominate the world at the end of the age and birth the antichrist. He is very knowledgeable on the tenants of the Muslim faith and their desire to destroy God’s people, the nation of Israel.

 

He sees the nations of Turkey and Iran forging an alliance with the other Muslim nations in an effort to eliminate Israel and dominate the world through the spread of Islam. The Turks would provide the long sought after Caliphate, or unifying religious leader that the Muslims are waiting for. Once a Caliphate is established this will pave the way for the return of the Islamic Messiah or Madhi.

 

The Mahdi or “One of the Moon” is the prophesied redeemer of Islam who will stay on Earth for seven, nine or nineteen years (according to various interpretations) before the Day of Judgment literally, (the Day of Resurrection) who will rid the world of wrongdoing, injustice and tyranny.

 

The Prophet Mohammad said: “The Mahdi is the protector of the knowledge, the heir to the knowledge of all the prophets, and is aware of all things. The dominion (authority) of the Mahdi is one of the proofs that God has created all things; these are so numerous that his [the Mahdi's] proofs will overcome (will be influential, will be dominant) everyone and nobody will have any counter-proposition against him.”

 

As we watch events unfolding in the Muslim world in our day it is certain that the world is facing a great conflict. Israel especially is being isolated from the world as the Muslim nations totally surround her. The stated goal of Iran and the great majority of Muslims is the total destruction of the nation of Israel.

 

The ideas and prophetic insights of Mr. Richardson stand on their own. The Muslim world will play a central role in the end of the age. Just how powerful and world dominating their block of nations will be remains to be seen. For more information on Joel Richardson’s writings see the above books.

 

2. THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE

Another popular theory is the rise of the Holy Roman Empire in the form of a United States of Europe or what is referred to as the European Union (EU) today. This idea holds that the European Union will be welded together by a marriage of the Vatican and the EU, led politically by the nation of Germany. This religious and political union would unite Europe under a common religion and provide the political and military force needed to back the church.

 

In our day we see a strong Muslim presence in Europe which is causing great concern in the capitol’s of many countries. In Britain we already see Muslim Sharia law taking precedence over and above the law of the land. Muslims are taking over neighborhoods in many European countries and demanding the right to pray in the streets, thus disrupting traffic. Europeans are concerned that their local customs and way of life are being threatened by this onslaught.

 

The only organization that seems to be standing up to this Muslim threat is the Vatican led by Pope Benedict. He is speaking out against the brutal treatment of Christians in Muslim countries and has demanded freedom of religion for Christians in these countries.

 

At some point in time it seems reasonable to think that the European community will react to this Muslim presence that is threatening their customs and way of life. This could result in the expulsion of Muslims from the continent. A union of religion and political will could cause this scenario to take place.

 

At this time we see Germany rising to the forefront both economically and politically. They are most likely becoming the leader of the EU. Pope Benedict is German and he understands the Muslim threat. It is conceivable that in the future the Vatican and the EU, led by a militarily strong Germany, will stand up to this Muslim threat with force. It is important to watch events in Europe as well as the Muslim world as the scenario unfolds.

 

3. UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL RULE AND PROPOSED TRADE ZONES  In 1968 when the Club of Rome

(CR) was formed (see part 3) they came up with the idea of dividing the world into ten trade zones. These ideas were formed in order to maintain the unity of global thought. Most of the members of the Club of Rome were from the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bilderbergs.

 

In September of 1973 the CR published a confidential report entitled The Regionalized and Adaptive Model of the Global World System. This study proposed to divide the world into “ten kingdoms”, which is very intriguing when you consider that they would need “ten kings” to govern them.

 

This plan was later published in a book Mankind at the Turning Point, which serves as a New World Order directive for establishing ten regional blocks that encompass the entire world. This system is also promoted by the World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA) of Lakewood, Colorado. They call for the world to be divided up into ten magna-regions which are similar to the “ten kingdoms” of the CR.

 

“The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms, and will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings” Daniel 7:23--24

 

4. ESTABISHED TRADE REGIONS

NAFTA - The North American Free Trade Agreement. This entity is far more than a free trade agreement. It is a plan to create a supranational regional block consisting of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This is the first phase of merging North America. It was promoted by the markets as something that would be good for the economies of North America and the world.

 

NAFTA instructs the IRS, a branch of American government, on how U.S. corporations must legally make their Federal Employee Tax Deposits. The order states: “Provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement legislation requires deposits to be by electronic fund transfer”

 

If NAFTA is only about free trade, why is it dictating to the Executive Branch of the US Government how American companies are to make their employee tax deposits? Is it because NAFTA’s purpose is to create a supranational region government in the future?

 

EUROPEAN UNION - This is the greatest move toward regionalization in the world today. The EU has effectively established the office of President and is struggling to preserve the union and currency (Euro) at this moment in time. It will be interesting to see how the current financial crises in the EU finally shakes out. Britain leaving the EU may be the beginning of the union’s consolidation into a leaner and more efficient trade block.

 

ASEAN - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an economic block of ten nations. This union has produced some remarkable influx of investment capital and economic growth in the region. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, The Kyrgyz Republic to develop trade and trust in the region.

 

SUMMARY

In order to understand the times and know what to do (1 Chronicles 12:32) we need to be able to see the hand of our sovereign God in the history of mankind. He moves according to His will and in His own time in the midst of heavenly/spiritual warfare. Just as we have obstacles in our lives, I believe God has obstacles in the revealing of and establishment of His eternal plan.

 

It is sometimes difficult for us to understand from our vantage point, and position in the universe, the purposes of God. The word tells us we are in a spiritual conflict. Ephesians 6:10 - 18 and that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God. 2 Corinthians 10:4. The question is: Do we really believe that there is a war going on? We can’t “see” it but it is surely raging all around us.

 

From the creation of the world in Genesis throughout the entire Bible until the last chapter of Revelation we see the sweeping spectacle of history (His story) from the vantage point of the Throne of God. From the fall of man until the physical establishment of the Kingdom in Jerusalem we see warfare and strife. Man cannot live in peace. Man rebels from the word of God and says “I can do it without God. I know a better way.”

 

In Ezekiel 28:12-19 and Isaiah 14:11-17 we see Satan/Lucifer cast like the stars from heaven. The heavenly rebellion that started in heaven was transported to earth. Lucifer became the “prince of this world” and rules by the “spirit of the world”. John 14:30 and Ephesians 2:2. Jesus defeated Lucifer when he destroyed sin and death on the cross.

 

The Lord was the first fruits risen from the dead and He is calling on us to overcome as He overcame and put His (and our) enemies under His/our feet. We are destined to reign and rule with Christ in glory. The apostle Paul saw this vision and was forever changed on that Damascus road.

 

In God’s time mankind has only experienced two days since Jesus rose from the dead. (2 Peter 3:8) During these two days starting with the Roman Empire many kingdoms have come and gone. We see Frankish empires, Papal empires, Chinese dynasties, Muslim, European (Napoleon, Nazi‘s), and countless empires rise and fall. All these empires in their power attempted to subject the known world unto them. They all failed. But the master conspirator, Lucifer, continues his plan to rule the world under his Babylonian government through unrighteous man.

 

Today is the dawning of the third day of History, the year 5771 according to the Hebrew calendar. Our Lord rose on the third day and God rested after the sixth day. The fig tree (Israel) is putting forth leaves (Matthew 24:32-34) the end of the age is near. No man knows the time or season but we see the signs all around us.

 

Men will scoff (2 Peter 3:3-9) and mock, but keep your eyes on the fig tree, the nation of Israel. That tree was planted in 1948 and signaled the dawning of the end of the age. We see the signs all around us in events in the Middle East, the banking and financial crises, and the apostasy of the age.

 

The technology to financially control the world is in place and available. The world organizations such as the United Nations and the world governing laws they hope to implement are here today. The rise of Islam and the falling away of the church are today’s news. We live in an exciting and dangerous age.

 

As the sovereignty of nations is eroded through financial crises, wars, and unrighteous laws we will see the greatest move of God the world has ever seen. Our sovereign God will speak and pour out His mercy a final time before He judges the earth and establishes His Kingdom. 2 Peter 3.13, Rev 21:1-3

 

This is a day to walk softly and seek the Lord.