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“And the fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun…and men were scorched with great heat” – Revelation 16:8-9

James Jackson — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:39:01 +0000

(June 6, 2010) In the last couple of years Hollywood has produced two apocalyptic movies (Knowing and 2012) in which the sun played a role in devastating the earth. I do not know whether or not the Bible played any role in the development of the storylines of these two movies. However, according to the Bible the sun does play a part in the judgment of the earth towards the end of the seven-year Tribulation Period. John saw the future and wrote what he observed in the Book of Revelation ("Write what you see in a book" - Rev. 1:11) . He witnessed the Tribulation Period when men's judgments and God's judgments devastate the earth. The final judgments he saw were the seven bowls being poured out on the earth. He writes what occurred when the fourth bowl judgment takes place, "8 And the fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. 9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give Him glory." John doesn't say exactly how the sun scorches men (i.e. solar eruptions, deterioration of the earth's atmosphere, etc.) only that they are still alive after this judgment occurs. Scientists are meeting this Tuesday at the Space Weather Enterprise Forum in Washington D.C. to discuss severe space weather events and how they will impact the earth (As the Sun Awakens, NASA Keeps a Wary Eye on Space Weather)... Related posts:

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Hell Came Up

James Jackson — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:58:45 +0000

(January 16, 2010) There was a recent headline on the Drudge Report that stated "Hell Came Up". It linked to an article describing the incredible devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti. As I watched the news reports and images of the pain and suffering of the Haitian people I thought that headline was the most accurate description of what was happening in Haiti. It also reminded me that according to End-Times prophecy the Devil is going to unleash his demonic hordes from the pit of hell upon the inhabitants of the earth: "1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit... Related posts:

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World ending in 2012 according to ancient Mayans and others?

James Jackson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:00:45 +0000

(October 13, 2009) Between the History Channel, Jack Van Impe, Hollywood, and the Media one could get the idea that something cataclysmic is going to occur in December of 2012. Two days ago the Drudge Report linked to an article titled "2012 isn't the end of the world, Mayans insist". The article states, "Apolinario Chile Pixtun is tired of being bombarded with frantic questions about the Mayan calendar supposedly "running out" on Dec. 21, 2012. After all, it's not the end of the world. Or is it?... Related posts:

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Is the way being prepared for the “kings of the east”?

James Jackson — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:03:00 +0000

(March 26, 2009) China disputed a new U.S. report that assessed its increasing military power "as a 'gross distortion' and interference in its affairs." (China criticizes new U.S. report on its military) The most revealing statement the report made was "that China is developing longer-range capabilities that could have an effect beyond the Asia-Pacific region." In the Book of Revelation there are three sets of seven judgments that occur during the seven-year Tribulation Period that is coming upon the whole world. Concerning this time Jesus declared, "21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened." (Matthew 24:21-22). The first set is the opening of the seven seals, the second is the sounding of the seven trumpets, and the third set is the pouring out of the seven bowls (vials in the King James English). In the second set of judgments, John the servant of God to whom God revealed the future, describes the sounding of the sixth trumpet, "13 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates. 15 And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men. 16 And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them... Related posts:

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EU presidency: US stimulus is ‘the road to hell’

James Jackson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:31:51 +0000

(March 25, 2009) This recent headline may be more prophetic than the leader who said it realizes: EU presidency: US stimulus is 'the road to hell' Czech Prime Minister and current President of the European Union Mirek Topolanek declared, "All of these steps, these combinations and permanency is the road to hell. We need to read the history books and the lessons of history and the biggest success of the (EU) is the refusal to go this way. Americans will need liquidity to finance all their measures and they will balance this with the sale of their bonds but this will undermine the liquidity of the global financial market." The article states that other EU leaders tried to downplay his remarks, "It was the strongest pushback yet from a European leader as the 27-nation bloc bristles from U.S. criticism that it is not spending enough to stimulate demand. Shocked by the outburst, other European politicians went into damage control mode, with some reproaching the Czech leader for his language and others reaffirming their good diplomatic ties with the United States. The leaders of EU's major nations -- France, Britain and Germany, among others -- largely ignored Topolanek and his remarks." One day a global economic collapse will lead to the rise of the Antichrist... Related posts:

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ABC News: Apocalypse Now: Floods, Tornadoes, Locusts

James Jackson — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:32:50 +0000

(June 12, 2008) ABC is promoting a September television special in which experts will discuss the survival of humanity. (Apocalypse Now: Floods, Tornadoes, Locusts) In times of severe trouble most people look to God for the answers to what they are experiencing. Is what the world going through currently of biblical significance or just a cyclical experience that humanity has endured throughout the ages? This article quotes both skeptics and believers... Related posts:

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Oil prices spark food riots in Egypt

James Jackson — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:09 +0000

(May 14, 2008) As I have pointed out in other news stories, oil prices affect the costs of almost all commodities including food. In Egypt the price of bread is skyrocketing and leading to violence over the increasing costs of food staples. (OPEC Stands Silent While Oil Prices Spark Food Riots In Neighboring Egypt) Related posts:

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CIA director warns of Chinese military buildup

James Jackson — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:49:16 +0000

(May 8, 2008) CIA director said that China's military buildup and international behavior could lead to an adversarial relationship with the rest of the world. (CIA: China's military could get 'adversarial') The article reports, "China and India will affect strategic planning, he said. 'Competition for influence will characterize the relationships between China, India, Japan and other emerging powers,' Hayden said during a speech at Kansas State University... Related posts:

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Worldwide famine in the near future?

James Jackson — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:25:07 +0000

(April 18, 2008) The last couple of months global food prices and shortages have been in the news. The price of the world's food staple, rice, is soaring to all-time highs. (Jump in rice price fuels fears of unrest) Rising prices affect over 2.5 billion people in Asia alone. Egypt and India are protecting their own supplies of the grain.

The Financial Times reports that record levels of oil and rice prices could lead to widespread social unrest. (Oil and rice race to record levels)... Related posts:

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Foreclosures a sign of hard economic times ahead?

James Jackson — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:26:46 +0000

(March 11, 2008) USA Today reports that home foreclosures are having a rippling effect on the U.S. economy. (Foreclosure crisis has ripple effect)

The foreclosure crisis in the U.S. is spreading to other areas of American society. According to this USA Today article:

"The mortgage foreclosure crisis has caused a drop in cities' revenues, a spike in crime, more homelessness and an increase in vacant properties, a survey of elected local officials out today shows."

This problem along with the U.S. dollar's value falling around the world and oil and gas prices spiraling out of control are indicators that the economy of America and possibly the whole world is in dire straits. History has shown us that America and the world have rebounded from economically tough times in the past. However, the Great Depression of the 1930s led to the rise of evil dictators who eventually led the world into a devastating World War. How far the economic indicators fall remains to be seen. The Bible does indicate that at some future point there will be economic devastation around the world that will eventually lead to the rise of a world leader who will seemingly have the answers to the world's problems... Related posts:

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