Endtime Magazine Jan-Feb 2013 | Page 10

S everal specific prophecies are given in the Bible foretelling the establishment of a world government upon the earth immediately before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Daniel 7:23 states, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. This prophecy goes on to say that this world government and its leader, the Antichrist, will rule the world for 3½ years. The world government will then be destroyed by Jesus Christ at His Second Coming. Another prophecy foretelling this same world government is given in Revelation 13:5-7. Verse 5 states the Antichrist and his world government will continue for 42 months (3½ years). Verse 7 discloses that the power of the Antichrist will be worldwide: And it was given unto him to 10 www.endtime.com JAN/FEB 2013 make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given to him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. WORLD GOVERNMENT FORMING NOW The focus of world attention has been on the Middle East throughout 2012. World events have never been more confusing. What is the Arab Spring? Is it the emergence of democracy and freedom in the Arab world? Or is it a battle between Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims? Or is it really an effort by the Western powers to gain control over the oil riches of the region? Even more confusing is the relationship of the US to al Qaeda. We blamed al Qaeda for the 9/11 attacks on the Trade Towers in New York. Then we claimed the War on Terrorism was against al Qaeda. However, when we launched our war against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, we suddenly found ourselves fighting side-by-side with al Qaeda. Now in Syria al Qaeda has joined forces with the rebels to topple the government of Bashar al-Assad. The United States is also working to overthrow the Assad regime. So once again the US finds itself fighting shoulder to shoulder with the forces of al Qaeda. It’s all very confusing. ORDER OUT OF CHAOS? Since its beginning one of the guiding principles of Marxist revolution has been “order out of chaos.” This principle simply states that if enough chaos and confusion can be generated it becomes easier for the Marxist to grab power and to replace the old order with their new world order. Magicians are experts at focusing their audience’s attention on what th