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SIGNS LEADING UP TO THE COMING OF CHRIST ------------------------------------------ By Ronald Tyler 07/19/94 Fifty four years ago, a Theologian, Dr. Donald Barnhowser a Presbyterian, listed some trends that he felt Scriptures indicated the signs of the last times before the return of Christ. Here are just some of his findings........ 1) The regathering of Israel in her land. Amos 9:15: I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them, says the Lord your God. Matthew 24:34: I tell you the truth, this GENERATION WILL CERTAINLY WILL NOT PASS AWAY until all these things have happened. In 1948, Israel became a nation, and in the 1967 war, Israel got Jerusalem back as their capital. It must be remembered that Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD. Jews are still to this day are returning to their land from all over the world. Jesus said the parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32) would indicate that he was at the door ready to return. Then he said: This generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. We are that generation! When Christ says: "these things", he is referring to also when the signs of the great tribulation comes. All these things that Jesus refers to is in Matthew 24:1-35, (in verse 16, Judea is Israel). Jesus says Judea flees to the mountains, so here is another sign that Israel would become a nation, which happened in 1948! 2) The establishing of the United Europe, (the E.U.) Daniel 7:7-24: After that, in my vision at night I looked, and their before me was a fourth Beast terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth, it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the former Beast, and had TEN HORNS. While I was thinking about the horns, there before me was ANOTHER HORN, a LITTLE ONE, which came up among them, and THREE OF THE FIRST HORNS WAS UPROOTED before it. This horn had eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth that spoke boastfully. As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow, and hair of his head was white as wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. A river of fire was flowing, coming out before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened. Then I continued to watch because of the boastful words the horn was speaking. I kept looking until the Beast was slain and its body destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire. (The other Beasts had been striped of their authority, but were allowed to live for a period of time.) In my vision at nite I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power, all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. The interpretation of the Dream --------------------------------- I Daniel, was troubled in spirit, and the vision that passed through my mind disturbed me. I approached one of those standing there and asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things. The four great Beast are four kingdoms that will rise from the Earth. But the Saints of the most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever-yes, for ever and ever. Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth Beast, which was different from all the others and most terrifying, with its iron teeth and bronze claws- the Beast that crushed and devoured its victims and trampled under foot whatever was left. I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell-the horn that looked more imposing than the others and had eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully. As I watched, this horn was waging war against the Saints and defeating them, until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the Saints of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the Kingdom. He gave me this explanation: The fourth Beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on Earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole Earth, trampling it down and crushing it. The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones, he will subdue three kings. He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The Saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time. In the book: THE NEW EUROPE: MAASTRICHT AND BEYOND, published in 1993, it talks about more or less, what we have just read in Daniel. The countries of the European Community decided to build their future together after centuries of costly warfare. Their are currently 12 members. Remember in Daniel it says that 10 HORNS came about than a little one came up and sprouted 3 horns, which makes 13 HORNS. Right now we have 12 horns (COUNTRIES OR KINGDOMS). It must be remembered that Daniel was talking about the old Roman Empire, which today is the European Communities. The 12 member States are: BELGIUM, DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, FRANCE, GREECE, IRELAND, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG, THE NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM, plus in January 1 1995, number 13 will join, this country is AUSTRIA. So here we have all 13 HORNS (COUNTRIES or KINGDOMS). Now 3 of them according to the Bible, must fall to where we have 10 HORNS. It all began in 1957 when Rome signed a treaty establishing the European Economic Community, where 6 countries signed with them, they are: FRANCE, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, ITALY, BELGIUM, THE NETHERLANDS, AND LUXEMBOURG. In 1972, THE UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND and DENMARK signed and in 1981, GREECE signed. In 1986 SPAIN and PORTUGAL joined. So here we have 12, and in January 1 1995, Austria will join making 13 HORNS (COUNTRIES or KINGDOMS). BUT Ireland and Denmark were never part of the old Roman Empire. What about them? The answer is simple, Daniel 7:8 states: I considered the HORNS (at the end time), and behold, three came up among them (the ten) another little HORN (number 11!) before whom there were three of the first HORNS PLUCKED UP BY THE ROOTS. Yes, once a TEN_NATION Western confederacy has been formed, number 11 comes to power, plucks up THREE of the first TEN and replaces them with HIS OWN and TWO OTHERS. This leader will be the world dictator and infamous ANTICHRIST! It would seem that the Bible is on target once again fulfilling another prophecy! Do you think AMERICA'S present and future are predicted in the Bible? What are these prophecies and where are they located? (NOTE; This is not from Doctor Barnhowser) What we are about to read here is from the book: "11:59 and Counting" by Jack Van Impe. We are going to look at the following books in the Bible: Isaiah, Jeremiah and John. We will start with Isaiah. Isaiah mentions a latter-day nation that resembles modern America. What does Isaiah state? He says: Woe to the land shadowing with WINGS, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia: that sendeth ambassadors by saying, Go ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled! (ISAIAH 18:1-2). From this Doctor Van Impe says the following: 1) America's emblem, a bald eagle with outstretched wings, fulfills the Prophet's description of a land shadowed with wings. 2) The nation is beyond the sea from Israel. 3) This nation is scattered and peeled, meaning spread out and cultured. 4) It is measured or staked out as well. 5) This nation also has spoiled or polluted waterways that affect the land. What does Jeremiah state? In chapters 50 and 51 of his book, Jeremiah presents conclusive evidence that a "latter-day" Babylon shall spring into existence far different from, and superior to, ancient Babylon. Modern America seems to be the fulfillment of these predictions because: 1) It is a nation of mingled people (Jeremiah 50:37). America and Russia both have intermingled and interracial inhabitants, but Russia is not in mind as we will prove. 2) This is a nation whose "mother shall be sore confounded" (Jeremiah 50:12), coexisting with "mother" at the hour of its decline. Ancient Babylon does not fit the bill since it was founded by a father-Nimrod. However, America's mother is England who presently is confounded, confused, and near collapse, financially. This nation no longer is considered a superpower and soon mother and daughter shall both be challenged. 3) According to the prophet, this country "dwellest upon many waters" (Jeremiah 51:13). This typifies America, bordered on each side by the worlds's two largest oceans (Atlantic and Pacific) and possessing the longest river system on the globe-the mighty Mississippi/Missouri. Surely ancient Babylon, composed of barren deserts, was not in view when Jeremiah wrote such prophecies. 4) This nation's wealth plagues the nations of earth to the point of insane jealousy, for Jeremiah 51:7 declares: "Babylon hath been a golden cup in the Lord's hand...therefore the nations are mad. 5) This country's space exploits are so utterly fantastic that it tries to "mount up to heaven" (Jeremiah 51:53). America's Echo 1, Echo 2, the Telstar satellites' voyages to the moon, and unmanned space flights to Mars are significant in the light of Jeremiah's declarations. 6) Babylon will exist when Israel is back in its land. America is only 200 years old, and the new born babe- Israel-is a child. the new land of Israel was established in 1948, meaning that the prophecies could only coexist since that hour. Who but America can fulfill the requirements mentioned to this point and coexist with Israel? What does John say in the book of Revelation? He pictures two Babylons. One is portrayed as a WORLD RELIGION, geographically located on seven hills-undoubtedly the seven hills of Rome (Revelation 17:9). The other Babylon is an internationally respected nation (Revelation 18). John describes the nation in the following terms: 1) "The merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies" (Revelation 18:5). 2) It is laden with sins (Revelation 18:5). 3) "She hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously" (Revelation 18:7). Sadly, this nation's superabundance of material goods produced idleness and sin. Are there any specific judgments administered against Babylon already identified as America? Dr. Van Impe says most assuredly so! A sneak attack, similar to Pearl Harbor, is PREDICTED upon Babylon in Jeremiah 50:24. God says: "I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou was not aware." John, in Revelation 18, describes the effects of this surprise attack. The bankers, merchants, and workmen all wail, saying: "Alas, alas that great city, Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour is thy judgment come" (Revelation 18:10). All these signs, then, are directly related to Christ's return. No doubt about it. In fact, it all occurs AFTER the rapture and just before Christ returns to earth. Christ said in Matthew 24:29: "Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken." the sneak attack, then, is definitely a final tribulation occurrence. I also heard this sign from Jack Van Impe's television show on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network). The coming of false peace. 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3: For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying "PEACE and SAFETY", destruction will come on them suddenly as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Paul here is explaining that how God's END-TIME JUDGMENT will come on the world. Look at the middle east, Palestine and Jordan declared peace with Israel, even though they still have some problems to work out, and now Syria is talking peace with Israel too! Is this the FALSE PEACE Paul was talking about? Now back to Dr. Barnhowser, now this has not took place yet, but even Jack Van Impe says this could take place very soon. 3) The uniting of Russia and Germany EZEKIEL 38:1-6: The word of the Lord came to me: Son of Man, set your face against Gog (The ANTICHRIST), of the land of Magog (RUSSIA), the chief prince of Meshech and Tubel; prophesy against him and say: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against you O Gog (THE ANTICHRIST), chief prince of Meshech (Moscow) and Tubel (Tobolsk). I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole army-your horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords. Persia (IRAN), Cush (ETHIOPIA) and Put (LIBYA,ARABIC AFRICAN NATIONS) will be with them, all with shields and helmets, also GOMER (GERMANY) WITH ALL ITS TROOPS, and Beth Togarmah (ARMENIA) from the far north with all its troops-the many nations with you. Magog is RUSSIA and Gomer is GERMANY. We will see if this comes to pass as time goes on. 4) The increase of lawlessness. 2 TIMOTHY 3:13: While evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. This is certainly happening today! We have so many false Teachers now to the point where we have certain churches minor and major denominations that are being deceived. Don't expect false teachers and evil people to reform and change on their own. Left alone, they will go from bad to worse! 5) The interest in the Spirit world. (spiritism) 1 Timothy 4:1: The Spirit clearly says that in LATER TIMES some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Today we have on our televisions these psychics who fit this description. Paul said the false teachers were hypocritical liars who encouraged people to follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Satan deceives people by offering a clever imitation of the real thing. The false teachers gave stringent rules. This made them appear self-disciplined and righteous. Their strict disciplines for the body, however, could not remove sin. We must not be unduly impressed by a teacher's style or credentials; we must look to his teaching about Jesus Christ. 6) The thrift towards Secularism and Apostasy in the churches. 2 Thessalonians 2:3: Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. Throughout history there have been individuals (false Teachers) who epitomized evil and who were hostile to everything Christ stands for. These Antichrists have lived in every generation (INCLUDING OURS) and will continue to work their evil. Today it's worse than it has ever been, even throughout history! These individuals are in some of the churches throughout the world today. 7) An increase in natural catastrophes. Matthew 24:7: Nations will rise against kingdoms. There will be FAMINES and EARTHQUAKES in various places. Luke 21:26: Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. We have more earthquakes and other natural catastrophes in this generation than in any other generations in the past. Plus in places where earthquakes are unheard of! We had all kinds of flooding in the last few years, we have monsoons in the India ocean and southern Asia, we have hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that are making landfall causing severe damage. Thousands of people have been killed do to these natural catastrophes. This concludes just some of Doctor Barnhowser's thoughts on the signs of the return of Christ. Keep in mind that these thoughts of his was 54 years ago! Do you think that some of these signs are accurate today? Here is a Scripture to think about: Psalm 9:17: The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. OTHER SIGNS ------------- Revelation 6:8: I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine, and PLAGUE, and by the wild beasts of the earth. You have to wonder if the word PLAGUE could refer to AIDS or other major diseases that has popped up in the last 10 to 15 years. AIDS has killed hundreds of thousands of people already. Is this one of the PLAGUES that will help wipe out the FOURTH PART OF THE EARTH, along with the famines that the Bible speaks of in the future? Is the stage set? Zechariah 14:12: This is the PLAGUE with which the Lord will strike all the nations that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. We now have this FLESH EATING BACTERIA that is eating away slowly at the human body that just developed in the past few months. It is worth noting that we have NUCLEAR WEAPONS that can do the same thing in an instant! Revelation 16:8: The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. Could this be talking about the OZONE LAYER that is currently depleting? Look at all of the cases that the sun has caused skin cancer. Revelation 13:15-18: He (THE ANTICHRIST) was given power to give breath to the IMAGE OF THE BEAST, so that it could speak and cause all who refuse to worship the image to be killed. He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666. As far as Revelation 13:15-18 goes, I would like to share with you something from USA TODAY: They are now creating or if not already going to shoot 840 satellites into space, the satellites are 23,000 miles in orbit, and when they look down on the earth they can pinpoint one person anywhere on the earth. Their is also a MEGA COMPUTER in the making in BELGIUM in LUXEMBOURG. Bank managers have been told about a totally cashless society as a result of this computer. The name of this computer is BELGIUM ELECTRONICS ACCOUNTING SURVEILLANCE TERMINAL, (B.E.A.S.T.). Now is this interesting or what! "Beast" is in the above scripture that we have just read! Could this be the IMAGE OF THE BEAST that Revelation 13:15-18, is talking about, this mega computer? Plus could this BEAST or computer keep track of every person on the earth with the help of these satellites? It is also worth noting that the United States is at any time now to release I.D. cards to all citizens, they are all computer I.D. cards! Luke 2:1: And it came to pass in THOSE DAYS, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that ALL THE WORLD SHOULD BE TAXED. In USA TODAY, they quoted Paul Harvey as saying that at the UNITED NATIONS as early as THIS OCTOBER of 1994, they could be voting on a WORLD WIDE TAX. In Luke 2:1, at this time in history the ROMAN EMPIRE, Luke mentions this TAX, now we have the revived or revised ROMAN EMPIRE (EUROPEAN COMMUNITY), which started in 1957 as the Treaty of Rome was signed. Matthew 24:3: Many shall come in my name saying I AM THE CHRIST, and shall deceive many. Since the year 1900, over 1,100 people claiming to be CHRIST have appeared on the scene. Just recently, David Koresh, in the Waco Texas incident, claimed he was the CHRIST! Revelation 13:11-15: Then I saw another beast, coming out of the earth. He had two horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon. He exercised all the authority of the first beast ON HIS BEHALF, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. And he performed great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men. This is a FALSE PROPHET, another MAN who will be the RELIGIOUS LEADER of the Antichrist. In Revelation 13:11-15, describes the activities of the FALSE PROPHET who will perform miracles in support of the world ruler (THE ANTICHRIST), who is the beast out of the sea who will rule the 10 KINGDOMS which represents the 10 HORNS in Daniel 7:7- 24. Remember that there was 13 horns, then 3 will fall which will make 10, Daniel 7:20. the reason I quoted Revelation 13:11-15, is because I heard a report that Prince Charles has put in a request to become KING OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY! In Revelation 13:1-11, it speaks of a FALSE PROPHET a religious leader! He says that I do not want to be head of the Protestant Church of England. I want to be head of all these people (THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY), and I want to be the religious leader of ZOROASTRIANS! Now from what I have learned about this is that in OLD BABYLON, they had an old religion and it became known as ZOROASTRIANISM. This was the group Constantine defeated when he wiped out the armies of Magsentous in 312 A.D. In Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, ZOROASTRIANISM means a Persian religion founded in the 6th century B.C. by the Prophet Zoroaster, promulgated in the Avesta, and characterized by worship of a supreme god Ahura Mazda who requires men's good deeds for help in his cosmic struggle against the evil spirit Ahriman. The last world religion found in Revelation 13:11, that produces this FALSE PROPHET, has on the forehead a name written: MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Who is mystery Babylon, ZOROASTRIANISM! Could this be true??? Is it possible that this prophecy is about to be taking place right now according to what we have just read? In Leviticus chapter 23, it speaks of the 7 Feast of Israel. 1) Passover, which refers to Salvation. 2) Unleavened Bread, which refers to the Body of Christ, the bread of Life, the crucifixion. 3) First fruits, which refers to the Resurrection of Christ. 4) Pentecost, which refers to the Holy Spirit. 5) Trumpets, which refers to the Rapture of the Church, which all believers in Christ is part of the Church which will be caught up in the Rapture. 6) Atonement, which is the Tribulation which the book of Revelation talks about. 7) Tabernacles, which refers to the Lord's shelter in the world to come, a rest period. We may also see God's clever design shown in the earthly week, the six Feast of work, and the last one (the seventh Feast) one of rest. The biblical history has indeed described some six thousand years, and if we are to foresee the Kingdom, somewhere in the NEAR FUTURE, then a logical one thousand year REST PERIOD IS COMING UP! In 6 days God created the world and on the 7th he rested. In Genesis 2:2-3, it states that by the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing, so on the seventh day he rested from all he work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. According to the Bible the times of the beginning of the book of Genesis to the present day, it has been six thousand years. Now the other thousand years coming up is the millennial reign of Christ according to Revelation chapter 20. Satan will be locked up for one thousand years to keep him from deceiving in the Nations until the thousand years were ended. Now from the New York Times, it says that one particle from the Comet that hit Jupiter on 07/16-21/94, would wipe out the whole Earth. There is a unconfirmed report that a Comet would hit the Earth sometime after the year 3000. I believe in the Plain Dealer on Thursday 08/04/94, the government has approved of a bill that would allow astronomers to search outer space to find any Comets or Meteors that is one kilometer or more in size and at least ten years away. Now if you recall that at the end of the one thousand year reign of Christ, the earth would be destroyed and a new Earth would be made. Revelation 21:1: Then I saw a NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH, for the FIRST HEAVEN AND THE FIRST EARTH HAD PASSED AWAY, and there was no longer any sea. Is it possible that a Comet or a huge meteor could destroy the Earth after the millennial reign of Christ to make way for the new Heaven and new Earth? And is it possible that the six day and seventh day rest theory is accurate? Psalm 90:4: For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 2 Peter 3:8: But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. Is it also possible that everything that we have just read is falling into place in our time to fulfill the prophecy of the Bible? Let's face it, so far every prophecy in the Bible that has been predicted has been fulfilled, or being fulfilled, I challenge anyone to read the prophecies of the Bible and look back in history to confirm it. Not one prophecy has failed! Whose to say that the predictions of the Bible can't happen in our time? Just some of the predictions that we have just read has come to pass! So if all these prophecies has come to pass, then the Bible must be Gods true word, think about that! Then we have the argument that "well man wrote the Bible", that is true, but through GOD! 2 Peter 1:21: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but HOLY MEN OF GOD spake as they were MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST. 2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture is given by INSPIRATION OF GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Oh, by the way, scientist says the Earth is so many millions of years old, but they can not prove it because they just recently discovered that CARBON DATING, is not accurate! But the BIBLE has hit every prophecy that was predicted, and it came to pass! See for yourself and prove to yourself that the Bible is accurate in every detail! How can we avoid these tribulations that are coming? What must we do to be saved? By simply turning your life over to Christ! You see, God is very patient with us, but he will fulfill his plan very soon! Six thousand years has already gone by, now if that is not patience, I don't know what is! According to what we have read, whose to say that we are not living in the last days! I think our time is very short here on earth. But you must understand that if we turn our life over to Christ, we can be SAVED. It is true that the Bible says that the wages of sin is death, this is the punishment that affects us all because of sin. But what is after death? Well, after death, we will have eternal life! If you've turned your life over to Christ that is. Heaven and Hell are real places, so what's the problem with many people today? They either don't believe in Christ, or Heaven or Hell, and if that's the case, where did you come from? Don't believe in evolution, because the scientist can't prove it to this day! I read this from The Dake annotated reference Bible about evolution: Any denial of God or His plan for man in Scripture makes Him a liar, and will damn the soul. If some through ignorance of the Bible think that they can believe in evolution and the Bible at the same time, they are highly deceived by Satan, the deceiver of the world. One can not know the statements of both the Bible and evolutionist and believe both. Nor can he be neutral. He must take a stand either for God and the Bible or for evolution guesses. "What more can I say?" And again, the Bible has not missed one prophecy that is predicted in the word of God! Look back in history, it proves itself! So without a doubt, all things were created by God. Colossians 1:16: For by him all things were created: things in Heaven and on Earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. I've done my research through the following books: The Bible, the King James and the New International version, The Dake annotated reference Bible, The new Strong's exhaustive concordance of the Bible, Storm Warning by Billy Graham and The New Europe: Maastricht and beyond. I also watch on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) the following programs: "Jack Van Impe." which deals with Bible Prophecies, plus his book called 11:59 and Counting! Plus a show simply called "Bible Prophecy," and "The King is Coming". Out of these following shows on TBN, I got a good deal of information regarding what we have just read. I have a book that I think you would be very interested in, it is called PLANET EARTH-2000 A.D. by Hal Lindsey, published this year in 1994. this book covers almost everything that we have covered. I strongly recommend it! You may find this book in a Christian book store in your area for around $13.00. Also on certain scriptures, I used some Life Application Notes from a computer Bible program that I possess. If you have questions about your own salvation, I invite you to experience for yourself the truth of the Bible's teaching about salvation. Confess your sins to God, trust Jesus Christ for forgiveness, and then in faith claim God's promise of forgiveness and eternal life. He will surely give you what he has promised! He will take and accept you in any state that you are in, believe and trust in him and follow him, he will not disappoint you! And remember that he can and will deliver you from anything that you are suffering from as long as you ask for deliverance. God gave his only son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for you and me to be delivered from eternal hell, and to be with him for eternity in heaven! I would like to give you some scriptures that Bill Graham arranged in this particular order from his book "Storm Warning": Romans 3:12: All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one. 2 Timothy 3:5: Having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. In 2 Timothy 3:5, The "form" or appearance of godliness includes going to church, knowing Christian doctrine, using Christian cliches, and following a community's Christian traditions. Such practices can make a person look good, but if the inner attitudes of belief, love, and worship are lacking, the outer appearance is meaningless. Paul warns us not to be deceived by people who only appear to be Christians. It may be difficult to distinguish them from true Christians at first, but their daily behavior will give them away. Romans 3:19: Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. In Romans 3:19, The last time someone accused you of wrongdoing, what was your reaction? Denial, argument, and defensiveness? The Bible tells us the world stands silent and accountable before Almighty God. No excuses or arguments are left. Have you reached the point with God where you are ready to hang up your defenses and await his decision? If you haven't, stop now and admit your sin to him. If you have, then this is truly good news for you! Ephesians 2:8: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. In Ephesians, here its when someone gives you a gift, do you say, "That's very nice--now how much do I owe you?" No, the appropriate response to a gift is "Thank you." Yet how often Christians, even after they have been given the gift of salvation, feel obligated to try to work their way to God. Because our salvation and even our faith are gifts, we should respond with gratitude, praise, and joy. We become Christians through God's unmerited grace, not as the result of any effort, ability, intelligent choice, or act of service on our part. However, out of gratitude for this free gift, we will seek to help and serve others with kindness, love, and gentleness, and not merely to please ourselves. While no action or work we do can help us obtain salvation, God's intention is that our salvation will result in acts of service. We are not saved merely for our own benefit, but to serve Christ and build up the church. Luke 19:10: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. In Romans 5:8, "While we were still sinners--these are amazing words. God sent Jesus Christ to die for us, not because we were good enough, but because he loved us. Whenever you feel uncertain about God's love for you, remember that he loved you even before you turned to him. If God loved you when you were a rebel, he can surely strengthen you, now that you love him in return. Hebrews 7:25: Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. In HEBREWS 7:25, no one can add to what Jesus did to save us; our past, present, and future sins are all forgiven, and Jesus is with the Father as a sign that our sins are forgiven. If you are a Christian, remember that Christ has paid the price for your sins once and for all. As our high priest, Christ is our advocate, the mediator between us and God. He looks after our interest and intercedes for us with God. The Old Testament high priest went before God once a year to plead for the forgiveness of the nation's sins; Christ makes perpetual intercession before God for us. Christ's continuous presence in heaven with the Father assures that our sins have been paid for and forgiven. This wonderful assurance frees us from guilt and from fear of failure. Romans 10:13: For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:9: That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:10: For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. It is that simple to be saved! The above scriptures that you have just read make it plain and clear. I also want to make something else clear, being saved or "born again", does not mean that you will not have anymore troubles, Jesus never says this in the Bible, but what he basically says, that he will help you to overcome problems if you will come unto him. When this takes place in a Christian's life, it will make that Christian stronger in his or her walk with Christ. I can testify to this personally! Here are some scriptures that the Lord gave me to share: 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has sized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 2 Timothy 2:22: Flee the EVIL DESIRES of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who CALL ON THE LORD out of a pure heart. Pray this prayer with me and trust and believe in your creator: Dear God, I confess that I am a sinner and that I need your forgiveness. I am truly sorry for my sins and humbly ask you to forgive me and cleanse me. I believe that you Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose from the dead for my salvation. In faith I accept from you the gift of eternal life, and with your help, I promise to serve you as long as I live. I pray this in Jesus' name. AMEN! The Bible says, "To all who received him (Jesus), to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12. This is a promise to live by! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD! Now what you should do is study the Bible which is the word of God. And find a BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH and attend! And believe me, you will grow in Christ and see what we are really doing here and also see what is to come! You feel such a joy in your heart as time goes on when you are in the word of God, and in a Church, that you just want more and more of what God has to offer! Again, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! If you have any questions or comments to make, I will do my best to answer! Just leave me Email on P-C OHIO, My name is Ronald Tyler. I pray what you have just read will get you to think about your life. I am not trying to scare anyone by what you have just read, but I am just trying to let everyone know where this world is heading, according to what the Bible says. Again I pray that you made the commitment to accept Christ in your life from the prayer above. The Lord will not disappoint you! PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS REPORT ANYWHERE YOU CAN. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!