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The Continuing Church of God continues to get additional materials translated into the Spanish language.

Here are links to the items we received today:

AP: Handwriting study finds clues on when biblical texts written
AP: Estudio de escritura a mano encuentra claves sobre cuándo [fueron] escritos textos bíblicos
http://www.cdlidd.es/ap-estudio-de-escritura-a-ano-encuentra-claves-sobre-cuando-fueron-escritos-textos-biblicos/
US Admiral mentions China’s ‘great wall of sand’ concerns; what about Australia?
Almirante de los EE.UU. menciona preocupaciones sobre la ‘gran muralla de arena’ de China; ¿Qué hay acerca de Australia?
http://www.cdlidd.es/almirante-de-los-ee-uu-menciona-preocupaciones-sobre-la-gran-muralla-de-arena-de-china-que-hay-acerca-de-australia/

Debka: Obama and Putin made Golan Heights agreement to betray Israel to Syria, but…
Debka: Obama y Putin hicieron acuerdo sobre Alturas del Golán para traicionar a Israel a Siria, pero…
http://www.cdlidd.es/debka-obama-y-putin-hicieron-acuerdo-sobre-alturas-del-golan-para-traicionar-a-israel-a-siria-pero/

The Sabbath and Pope Leo IX
El Sabbath y el Papa León IX
http://www.cdlidd.es/el-sabbath-y-el-papa-leon-ix/

Finland and Sweden eye NATO membership, Russia not pleased
Finlandia y Suecia miran por membrecía OTAN, Rusia no complacida
http://www.cdlidd.es/finlandia-y-suecia-miran-por-membrecia-otan-rusia-no-complacida/

Bloomberg reports ‘secret meeting’ to make the US dollar a digital, cashless, currency
Bloomberg reporta ‘acuerdo secreto’ para hacer del dólar de los EE.UU. una moneda digital, sin efectivo
http://www.cdlidd.es/bloomberg-reporta-acuerdo-secreto-para-hacer-del-dolar-de-los-ee-uu-una-moneda-digital-sin-efectivo/

Dangerous Donald wins Indiana: Europe concerned
Donald Peligroso gana en Indiana: Europa preocupada
http://www.cdlidd.es/donald-peligroso-gana-en-indiana-europa-preocupada/

The Continuing Church of God has a separate Spanish language website http://www.cdlidd.es. The term Continuing Church of God translates into La Continuación de la Iglesia de Dios in the Spanish language, also called Castellano or Español.

The Continuing Church of God is reaching people around the world in multiple languages via the internet, printed literature, and human church leaders around the world. We also reach people over the radio and through videos in the English language.

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, and the Caribbean in Prophecy [Español: México, América central, Suramérica, Brasil y el Caribe en la profecía] [Português: México, América Central, Ámérica do Sul, e Brasil na profecia] What will happen to those of Latin America? Will they have prosperity? Will they cooperate with Europe? Will they suffer in the future? What role might the various Caribbean nations/territories play?

Continuing History of the Church of God This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 to the 21st century. Related sermon links include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries. The booklet is available in Spanish: Continuación de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios, German: Kontinuierliche Geschichte der Kirche Gottes, and Ekegusii Omogano Bw’ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete.

Where is the True Christian Church Today? This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church? Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: ¿Dónde está la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy? Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE? Here is a link in the French language: Où est la vraie Église Chrétienne aujourd’hui?

Statement of Beliefs of the Continuing Church of God “Contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3, NKJV), “Let brotherly love (Philadelphia) continue” (Hebrews 13:1) “…continuing stedfastly in the teaching of the apostles” (Acts 2:42 YLT). So, what does that really mean in terms of specific beliefs? Here is a related link in Spanish/español: Declaración de las Doctrinas de la Continuación de la Iglesia de Dios. Here is a related link in Tagalog: Paglalahad ng Mga Paniniwala ng Patuloy na Iglesya ng Diyos. Here is a related link in Mandarin Chinese 继续神的教会的信仰声明. Here is a related link in Kiswahili: KATIKA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI. Here is a related link in Dutch: Verklaring van geloofspunten van de Continuing Church of God. Here is a related link in Deutsche (German): Glaubenserklärung der Continuing Church of God. Here is a related link in Italiano: Dichiarazione del Credo della Continuing Church of God. Here is related link in the French language: Déclaration des croyances de L’Église Continue de Dieu.

Faith for those God has Called and Chosen What is faith? Can faith be increased? Are you saved by faith? What about works? Do Christians need to keep the Ten Commandments? What is the ‘faith chapter’? How do the just live by faith? Is faith one of the weightier matters of the law? How does faith come? Here is a link to a pdf. booklet titled Faith for Those God has Called and Chosen. Marque aquí para ver el pdf folleto: Fe para aquellos que Dios ha llamado y escogido.Here is a link to a related sermon titled: Faith for the Called and Chosen. Here is a link to shorter version of the written article in Mandarin Chinese 一篇关于信仰的小文章

CCOG.ORG Continuing Church of God The group striving to be most faithful amongst all real Christian groups to the word of God. To see how CCOG has done so far, here are links to two sermons Continuing Church of God (CCOG) first year anniversary: What has been accomplished? and The Continuing Church of God: Two Years of Proclamation. Here is a written link to a version of that sermon in the Spanish language: Aniversario del primer año de la Continuación de la Iglesia de Dios: ¿Qué se ha cumplido?

CCOG.ASIA We in the Continuing Church of God also have the url www.ccog.asia which has a focus on Asia and has various articles in Mandarin Chinese as well as some in English, plus some items in other Asian languages. 我们在继续神的教会也提供此网址

CCOGCANADA.CA This is a website targeted towards those in Canada.

CCOG.IN This is a website targeted towards those of Indian heritage. It has a link to an edited Hindi translation of The Mystery of the Ages and is expected to have more non-English language materials in the future.

CCOG.EU This is a website targeted toward Europe. It has materials in more than one language (currently it has English, Dutch, and Serbian, with links also to Spanish) and it is intended to have additional language materials added.

CCOG.NZ This is a website targeted towards New Zealand and others with a British-descended background.

PNIND.PH Patuloy na Iglesya ng Diyos. This is the Philippines website Continuing Church of God. It has information in English and Tagalog.

CDLIDD.ES La Continuación de la Iglesia de Dios. This is the Spanish language website for the Continuing Church of God.

Symbol of European “Babylon”

COGwriter

A while back, there was a report that many Europeans have been disillusioned with the EU and hold to a variety of stereotypes:

Public faith in European unity has slumped as people become increasingly gloomy about economic conditions, according to Washington-based Pew Institute…The respected Washington-based Pew Research Centre warned that support for the EU has slid over the last 12 months, from 60% in 2012 to just 45% this year…

European stereotypes Photograph: /Pew Research Centre 2013

National stereotypes

The survey also polled people’s views on their fellow European nations. This revealed that Europeans feel that their nation is the “most compassionate”, while many chose Germany as the “least compassionate” (although the UK was the favourite pick for both Germans and the French).

In a display of Gallic insouciance, the French identified themselves as both the ‘most arrogant’ and ‘least arrogant’.

Germany was identified as the most trustworthy country by seven nations, apart from the Greeks, who chose Greece. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/may/14/europeans-disillusioned-divided-debt-crisis

May 13, 2013

…only 26% of the British public think being a member of the European Union has been good for their economy and just 43% hold positive views of the European Union, the British, who will hold a referendum on continued EU membership in 2017, remain evenly divided on leaving the EU: 46% say stay and 46% say go. http://www.pewglobal.org/2013/05/13/the-new-sick-man-of-europe-the-european-union/

At some point in time Britain will end up being controlled by a power out of Europe. This will happen whether or not Britain remains in the EU (and it most likely will leave the EU, at least to a degree, before that happens). The upcoming election in the UK shows that there are still major concerns about the EU.

Europe itself has problems and does not adhere well together–yet the Bible foretold that as well in Daniel 2:41-43.

Europe also has major issues with Muslims and that will one day lead to major problems and conflict (cf. Daniel 11:40-43).

Europe has tended to have similarities to the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 (see EU’s Fragile Tower of Babel) and sometimes has used it as a reference as the poster at the beginning of this article shows. The term Babylon seems to derive from Babel and the Bible indicates that the end time Babylon will be European (cf. Revelation 17) (see also the video Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?).

Specifically see the following scriptures, which have European (cf. Daniel 7:2-7, Joshua 9:1, 23:4; Ezekiel 47:15) end time prophetic connections:

41 Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. 42 And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile. 43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. (Daniel 2:41-43)

12 The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. 13 These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. (Revelation 17:12-13)

Those passages show a fragile coalition that will have to likely reorganize at least two more times according to the Bible. Europe ultimately will have ten major leaders who will then turn their power over to a single leader. And there seem to be a lot of reorganization steps on the way before those two reorganizations take place.

Eventually, Europe will end up with a dictatorial leader (Revelation 13)–and one with militaristic objectives.

The Bible tells of a time when a smooth talker will gain the confidence of the Europeans and lead them in ways that they had not realized. Below are a few short statements in the New Living Translation ® (NLT) for clarity, followed by the longer passages in the NKJV for additional details:

23 At the end of their rule, when their sin is at its height, a fierce king, a master of intrigue, will rise to power….25 He will be a master of deception and will become arrogant; (Daniel 8:23,25a NLT)

22 “The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not in line for royal succession. He will slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue. 22 Before him great armies will be swept away, including a covenant prince. 23 With deceitful promises, he will make various alliances. (Daniel 11:21-23 NLT)

23 “And in the latter time of their kingdom,
When the transgressors have reached their fullness,
A king shall arise,
Having fierce features,
Who understands sinister schemes.
24 His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power;
He shall destroy fearfully,
And shall prosper and thrive;
He shall destroy the mighty, and also the holy people.

25 “Through his cunning
He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule;
And he shall exalt himself in his heart.
He shall destroy many in their prosperity.
He shall even rise against the Prince of princes;
But he shall be broken without human means. (Daniel 8:23-25 NKJV)

23 “Thus he said:

‘The fourth beast shall be
A fourth kingdom on earth,
Which shall be different from all other kingdoms,
And shall devour the whole earth,
Trample it and break it in pieces.
24 The ten horns are ten kings
Who shall arise from this kingdom.
And another shall rise after them;
He shall be different from the first ones,
And shall subdue three kings.
25 He shall speak pompous words against the Most High…(Daniel 7:23-25 NKJV)

21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; but he shall come in peaceably, and seize the kingdom by intrigue. 22 With the force of a flood they shall be swept away from before him and be broken, and also the prince of the covenant. 23 And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. 24 He shall enter peaceably, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time. (Daniel 11:21-24 NKJV)

And while now is not quite yet the dictator’s time, despite expected unification problems (Daniel 2:40-43), a major dictator in Europe will rise up (Revelation 13:1-8), Europe will reorganize (Revelation 17:12-13), and become the final King of the North, European Beast power of Bible prophecy (Daniel 11:21-44).

And this will not be good for the United States of America nor the British (not their Anglo-allies like Canada, Australia, or New Zealand), and ultimately not the Europeans (Revelation 18:1-8). The current financial problems, however, will contribute to the fulfillment of many scriptures and the Europeans, who have more problems ahead, will end up better financially, for a time, than most alive today believe (Revelation 18).

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Who is the King of the North? Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies for the Great Monarch point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States? In the Spanish language check out ¿Quién es el Rey del Norte? Here is a link to a video titled: The Future King of the North.
Europa, the Beast, and Revelation Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?
European Technology and the Beast of Revelation Will the coming European Beast power would use and develop technology that will result in the taking over of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies? Is this possible? What does the Bible teach? Here is a related YouTube video: Military Technology and the Beast of Revelation.
Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations? Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous. A related sermon is titled Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation.
Might German Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg become the King of the North? Is the former German Defense Minister (who is also the former German Minister for Economics and Technology) one to watch? What do Catholic, Byzantine, and biblical prophecies suggest?
Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European? The Book of Revelation tells of a beast power that will rise up. Some think that this must be Russia or could be Islamic, while others say that this power is European. The Book of Daniel tells of the rise of an end time King of the North that some think must be referring to a Russian leader, while others say that this power is European. How can you be sure? This YouTube video has all the scriptural proofs that you should need to prove that this power must be a European one.
Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States-Second Edition for Second Obama Term This is a 160 page book for people truly interested in prophecies related to Barack Obama and the United States, including learning about many that have already been fulfilled (which the book documents in detail) and those that will be fulfilled in the future. It also has a chapter about a Republican choice. This book is available to order at www.barackobamaprophecy.com. The physical book can also be purchased at Amazon from the following link: Barack Obama, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States: Is Barack Obama Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic Catholic, Kenyan, and other America-Related Prophecies? What About Republican Leaders? Second Edition for Second Obama Term.
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NATO in Green, Russia in Orange (Crimea should also be orange)

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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is moving forward with missile defense in Romania and Poland:

May 5, 2016

LONDON — NATO’s European missile defense system goes live on Thursday when a base in Romania becomes operational. The next day, Poland is scheduled to break ground on its NATO missile-defense base.

The decision by the United States and its allies in Eastern Europe to proceed with ballistic missile defense in the face of increasingly loud Russian criticism is an important stage in the alliance’s new stance toward Moscow.

Those deployments will be coupled this spring with major military exercises in Poland and the Baltics, with significant American participation and a beefed-up rapid reaction force of up to 5,000 troops.

Altogether, said Derek Chollet, a former United States assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, “There will be a quite robust display of military power in Europe and allied resolve, and hopefully Moscow will see it for what it is, an alliance improving its capabilities.”

At the biannual NATO summit meeting in Warsaw in early July, the main issues are expected to be east-west (read Russia) and north-south — how to deal with threats to members like Turkey and Greece from the chaos of Syria, Iraq, Libya and the Islamic State. The phrase “arc of instability” has re-emerged in NATO-speak.

There is confusion about what useful purpose NATO can serve in the south.

But there is more clarity on Russia, after its annexation of Crimea and armed involvement in eastern Ukraine, its threats to the Baltic region and intervention in Syria. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/06/world/europe/nato-russia-poland.html

Russia is not pleased with NATO’s steps here and elsewhere. Notice the headline of the following article makes a claim related to World War III (WWIII):

May 5, 2016

WW3 Alert! Russia To Retaliate Against NATO, US

After NATO and the United States bared its plan to augment its military deployments in parts of Europe, Russia warned of retaliatory measures and says it won’t just sit and see as things unfold in the region. …

In a separate report published by the Russian newspaper TASS, Russia Defense Minster Sergey Shoigu said the two military divisions will be set up in the Western Military District, while the other one division will be set up in the Southern Military District, to protect the country’s borders from NATO troops.

“The Defense Ministry is taking a number of measures to counteract the buildup of NATO forces in the immediate vicinity of Russian borders. Two new divisions will be set up in the Western Military District and one division in the Southern Military District until the end of the year,” Shoigu told the TASS newspaper. http://www.morningnewsusa.com/ww3-alert-russia-retaliate-nato-us-2376173.html

Now, I should mention that Russia, per se, is not the power that will start what could be called WWIII (though I believe that Russia will be involved).  That will be a European power (cf. Daniel 11:39; watch also Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?).

But how might this NATO missile defense play into the future?

There are several possibilities, but one issue that I would like to briefly cover today is the reality that there will, after the elimination of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon descended allies (which could be called WWIII), a massive war between the final European Beast power and a power apparently led by Russia.

I believe that Europe will take steps to increase its influence and military strength and that technology will be part of its key to military success (see European Technology and the Beast of Revelation) against the USA (cf. Daniel 11:39). Europe’s other key is that its ‘ally’ relationship with the USA, combined with things like its Galileo ‘GPS’ system, will give it unique abilities to attack the USA and defend itself from counterattacks. This Galileo dependence is something Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama allowed to happen.

But Europe’s technological advantage may also be a weakness afterwards as Europe will probably feel that between that, and perhaps things like the NATO missile defense ‘shields’ that it can defend itself against all.

Yet the Bible shows that Europe’s Beast leader will basically be terrified by a power to its north and east:

40 …the king of the North… 44 But news from the east and the north shall trouble him; therefore he shall go out with great fury to destroy and annihilate many. 45 And he shall plant the tents of his palace between the seas and the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and no one will help him (Dan 11:40,43-45).

50:41 “Behold, a people shall come from the north,
And a great nation and many kings
Shall be raised up from the ends of the earth.
42 They shall hold the bow and the lance;
They are cruel and shall not show mercy.
Their voice shall roar like the sea;
They shall ride on horses,
Set in array, like a man for the battle,
Against you, O daughter of Babylon.

43 “The king of Babylon has heard the report about them,
And his hands grow feeble;
Anguish has taken hold of him,
Pangs as of a woman in childbirth…”(Jeremiah 50:41-43).

The European Beast leader is referred to as the king of the North in Daniel 11 and king of Babylon in Jeremiah. This battle could be considered as WWIV (or WWV if the invasion in Daniel 11:39 is WWIII, and the one in Daniel 11:40-43 is WWIV–but since that one is more regional, it may not be considered as a world war).

We see that the Bible shows that the king of the North / king of Babylon are concerned about a northern power. This appears to be Russia, which also shows that Russia is not the King of the North (see also Is Russia the King of the North?).

Notice also that the Bible shows Babylon tied together with birth pains/pangs to a group from a far country:

1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.
2 “Lift up a banner on the high mountain, Raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have also called My mighty ones for My anger–Those who rejoice in My exaltation.” 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, Like that of many people! A tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together! The LORD of hosts musters The army for battle. 5 They come from a far country, From the end of heaven–The LORD and His weapons of indignation, To destroy the whole land. 6 Wail, for the day of the LORD is at hand! It will come as destruction from the Almighty. 7 Therefore all hands will be limp, Every man’s heart will melt, 8 And they will be afraid. Pangs and sorrows will take hold of them; They will be in pain as a woman in childbirth; They will be amazed at one another; Their faces will be like flames (Isaiah 13:1-8).

Thus, both the accounts in Jeremiah and Isaiah seem related to the same invaders. This is referring to an end time confederation that has a distance to travel–apparently a type of union of powers from the east including Russia, who is also the major power of the far north.

Furthermore, a “far country” also seems to be tied to the powers of the east elsewhere in Isaiah:

11 Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man who executes My counsel, from a far country. Indeed I have spoken it; I will also bring it to pass. I have purposed it; I will also do it. (Isaiah 46:11)

Those called Medes (some of which are in Russia and elsewhere) are also shown to destroy the final Babylon according to both Isaiah and Jeremiah:

1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw…

17 “Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them,
Who will not regard silver;
And as for gold, they will not delight in it.
18 Also their bows will dash the young men to pieces,
And they will have no pity on the fruit of the womb;
Their eye will not spare children.
19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms,
The beauty of the Chaldeans’ pride,
Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. (Isaiah 13:1, 17-19)

11 Make the arrows bright!
Gather the shields!
The Lord has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes.
For His plan is against Babylon to destroy it,
Because it is the vengeance of the Lord,
The vengeance for His temple. (Jeremiah 51:11)

The fact that there are multiple kings of the Medes indicates that multiple powers involved in this end time confederation represent multiple governments. Perhaps, such as Russia, Belarus, Crimea, etc.

Catholics may find it of interest to note that even among their scholars, it is taught that the “Babylon” of Jeremiah 51:11 is referring to a European power: “the Roman Empire” (Kurz W. What Does the Bible Say About End Time? A Catholic View. Nihil Obstat: Hilarion Kistner, Imprimatur: +Carl Moeddel, July 19, 2004. Servant Books, 2004, pp. 48-49)

Notice that the Bible clearly states there is a group from the far north:

3 O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal…6 from the far north and all its troops–many people are with you (Ezekiel 38:3,6).

14 Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog…15…you will come from your place out of the far north… (Ezekiel 38:14-15).

1 O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; 2 and I will turn you around and lead you on, bringing you up from the far north (Ezekiel 39:1-2).

A Russian confederation is that only place on the planet that is in the far north and currently has massive military power. A northern confederation (that appears to be led by Russia and probably includes the far north and far east/Pacific coast portion of Asia) will destroy the European Babylon. The following passage may also apply:

9 For behold, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon
An assembly of great nations from the north country,
And they shall array themselves against her;
From there she shall be captured.
Their arrows shall be like those of an expert warrior;
None shall return in vain. (Jeremiah 50:9)

Notice the following about a Russian-led military confederation:

Russia wants CSTO to be as strong as NATO

RIA Novosti – May 29, 2009

MOSCOW (RIA Novosti) – Russia is planning to build a strong military contingent in Central Asia within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) comparable to NATO forces in Europe, a Russian business daily said on Friday.

The CSTO, a post-Soviet regional security bloc comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, has already agreed to create a joint rapid-reaction force, but Russia is preparing a new, larger-scale project.

“The work is being conducted in all areas, and a number of documents have been adopted,” the Kommersant newspaper quoted an unidentified source in the Foreign Ministry as saying.

“It will be a purely military structure, built to ensure security in Central Asia in case of an act of aggression,” the source said.

Russia already has joint military contingents with Belarus and Armenia in the CSTO framework.

The new force will comprise large military units from five countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

“It will include armored and artillery units, and a naval flotilla in the Caspian Sea,” CSTO press secretary Vitaly Strugovets said earlier.

The creation of a powerful military contingent in Central Asia reflects Moscow’s drive to make the CSTO a pro-Russian military bloc, rivaling NATO forces in Europe. http://en.rian.ru/russia/20090529/155118377.html

Thus, there is currently a growing Russian-led military confederation. And more are likely to support Russia in the future.

It may be of interest to note that Armenia is part of CSTO. Armenia (called Ararat below) and others are also referred to below as part of the confederation, including the Medes, that goes against end time Babylon:

27 Set up a banner in the land, Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations against her, Call the kingdoms together against her: Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a general against her; Cause the horses to come up like the bristling locusts. 28 Prepare against her the nations, With the kings of the Medes, Its governors and all its rulers, All the land of his dominion. 29 And the land will tremble and sorrow; For every purpose of the Lord shall be performed against Babylon, To make the land of Babylon a desolation without inhabitant. (Jeremiah 51:27-29)

Herbert Armstrong commented that the confederation is associated with the 200 million-man army–which means also that it will include nations not currently confederate with Russia (like apparenly the Chinese and other Asians):

The second woe, with its symbols of horses and horsemen…and is also referred to as an event in the Day OF THE Eternal in Joel 2:4. This refers to a tremendous military power–also to the NORTH–due north! They come with an army of two hundred million! Think of it–an army of two hundred million! (Armstrong HW. The Book of Revelation Unveiled at Last! 1972 edition. p. 38-39).

Notice something else from Joel that is related to this:

6 Before them the people writhe in pain;
All faces are drained of color. (Joel 2:6)

20 “But I will remove far from you the northern army,
And will drive him away into a barren and desolate land,
With his face toward the eastern sea
And his back toward the western sea;
His stench will come up,
And his foul odor will rise,
Because he has done monstrous things.” (Joel 2:20)

This is related because the northern, King of the North army of Europe, will be facing forces from the east–these would be forces most likely led by Russia.

Also the Hebrew word translated “writhe in pain” in Joel 2:6 is the same basic word used in Jeremiah 51:29 and translated as “and sorrow.” This also seems to tie all this together.

Anyway, the stage for perhaps what could be called WWIV is being set.

COGwriter

The Europeans are eliminating their 500 Euro note:

May 5, 2016

European Union To Cease Issuing The €500 Euro Note: Wrong Decision

The European Central Bank has announced that it is to stop the production and issuance of the €500 euro note in a couple of years.

Forbes’ headline is right that in certain ways this is the wrong decision–but it is in line with prophecy.

Here is something about this from Fortune:

The End of the 500 Euro Note Could Lead to a Cashless Economy

After months of heavy deliberation, the European Central Bank decided Wednesday to phase out the €500 banknote . . .

The move may also signify a greater push into a cashless economy, in which credit cards, digital payments and perhaps, one day, even bitcoin dominate.

“Eliminating the bank note could help temper criminal activity, but in reality the implications are much broader,” analysts from Stratfor wrote in a February research note. “The idea is just the most recent step in an ongoing process moving Europe, and indeed the world, closer to an entirely cashless economy.”

Indeed, European governments have been making efforts over the past few years to reign in cash. And governments also have a reason to create a cashless society: digital transactions make it far easier to regulate cash flows in and out of the country, and keep track of who is holding on to what. After all, who digitally transferred money where can be easily tracked—cash on the other hand, generally does not come with GPS. That would allow governments to make policies such as negative interest rates and capital controls potentially more effective.

And according to some experts, other high denomination currencies around the world will be next to get the axe.

Peter Sands, former CEO of Standard Charter, predicted in a February paper that the 1,000-Swiss franc ($1,045 USD), 10,000-yen ($94 USD), and $100 note should be the next to go …

Meanwhile, the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are already leading the way to the cashless society—in part because they can’t keep track of cash, and suspect large portions of their currency are being used for illegal activities. Denmark has even made it a goal to become cashless by 2030. http://fortune.com/2016/05/04/cashless-economy-500-euro/

So, it is becoming increasingly clear to various ones that Europe is moving towards a cashless society and the elimination of the 500 euro note is seen as a step in that direction.

The Austrian designer of the 500 euro note, Robert Kalina, was asked his view about its elimination. Notice how he answered a couple of questions about it (the following is a machine translation from German, with the original German below it):

May 5, 2016

Mr. Kalina, the ECB abolishes the you have designed 500 for allegedly favoring the crime. So you are a terrorist aide …

No, that’s nonsense, of course (laughs). But look: Switzerland has, since 1907, I believe, 1000 francs bills and it would indeed occur to anyone to call the Swiss National Bank as terrorist aide.

So you do not believe in the abolition of the 500-euro note?

No. I do not believe that the abolition of the 500ers change anything. And I really think the abolition problematic. In my opinion, this is a personal restriction of freedom. Cash has always been a symbol of freedom.

5 Mai 2015

Herr Kalina, die EZB schafft den von Ihnen entworfenen 500er ab, weil er die Kriminalität begünstigen soll. Sie sind also ein Terrorhelfer…

Nein, das ist natürlich Unsinn (lacht). Aber schauen Sie: Die Schweiz hat, seit 1907 glaube ich, 1000-Franken-Scheine und es würde ja auch niemandem einfallen, die Schweizer Nationalbank als Terrorhelfer zu bezeichnen.

Sie halten also nicht viel von der Abschaffung des 500-Euro-Scheins?

Nein. Ich glaube nicht, dass die Abschaffung des 500ers irgendetwas ändert. Und ich halte die Abschaffung wirklich für problematisch. Meiner Meinung nach ist das eine persönliche Einschränkung der Freiheit. Bargeld ist immer ein Symbol für Freiheit gewesen. http://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/-euro-schein-was-der-schoepfer-des-ers-zu-seiner-abschaffung-sagt-1.2980221

And he is correct that the elimination of the 500 euro note reduces personal freedom.

The USA used to have $10,000 notes, $1000 notes, etc. Now the $100 bill is its largest and people want that gone (watch Eliminate the $100 bill?).

Earlier this year, on the radio, I heard calls for eliminating the US hundred dollar bill and the 500 Euro note supposedly to fight terrorism. But I would like to remind everyone that about 4 decades ago, the USA imposed reporting requirements on financial transactions of $10,000 or more to supposedly stop drug dealers, tax evaders, and terrorists.

But we have more terrorists, no less drugs, and probably as many tax evaders.

Consider, however, that the elimination of cash could lead to the fulfillment of the following prophecy:

16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666. (Revelation 13:16-18)

It will be a European power that will fulfill the above prophecy of 666 (watch Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?).

It will likely take computers aided with artificial intelligence to aid in the fulfillment of the scriptures in Revelation 13:15-18, as well as cyber-spying/monitoring. I do believe that cyber monitoring will be used by the European Beast, King of the North, 666 power.

This type of financial surveillance could not have happened during the time of the Apostle John as there was no real way to monitor many financial transactions then (despite the fact that ‘preterists’ believe this was fulfilled almost 2000 years ago, see also The Dangerous Rise of Preterists).  The same was true for all the centuries that followed until the late 20th and now the 21st century.  But now not only does the technology exist to monitor most financial transactions, the political will is there as well.

We are nearing the time of great distress and even more massive financial monitoring. More and more are publicly calling for it. The phasing out of the 500 euro note is a step in that direction.

Can you see this?

We appear to be in the time that Jesus referred to as “the beginning of sorrows” (Matthew 24:4-8), which will be followed by the “great tribulation” (Matthew 24:21)–which while not here yet, will include a time of monitoring and control of buying and selling (Revelation 13:16-18).

We are getting closer to the end.

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Cashless society in 2016? Is the world moving towards a cashless society? What are some of the advantages and some of the problems associated with a cashless society? Are there governments planning on implementing steps in 2016 that are encouraging a cashless society? Is the United Nations pushing for this? What about the Bilderberg Group? Are there steps in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and North America being taken to move towards cashlessness? Does the Bible tell of a European power that intends to control buying and selling? This is a video.
Eliminate the $100 bill? Various ones, like Harvard economist and Trilateralist Larry Summers have called for the elimination of the USD$100 bill and the 500 Euro note. In Asia, South Korea is heading towards cashlessness by 2020. Electronic currencies are information and subject to monitoring. Did something God inspired the Apostle John over 1900 years ago now able to come to pass? This is a video.
Alternative to the US Dollar in the Fall of 2015? Is the US dollar about to lose its dominance as the world’s reserve currency? Does the Bible teach anything about that? Could Porter Stansberry be correct that the International Monetary Fund will announce an alternative to the US dollar in the Fall of 2015? Do Does the IMF, European Union, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), and other groups want the US dollar dethroned? Are China and other nations doing something to try to make this happen? A written article of related interest is titled: Stansberry: US dollar replacement to be revealed October 20, 2015? What about 2016?
The Snowden Leaks are Leading to the Destruction of the USA Can what happened with the leaks of what the NSA has done help the USA to be taken over? What does the Bible teach that seems to be related to this? Here is a related YouTube video titled Are the Snowden NSA leaks leading to the destruction of the USA?
Project Prophecy: Economic Collapse Starting in 2015? Jim Rickards once worked for the CIA and also was once part of a a USA government program called called ‘Project Prophecy.’ He has a video were he claims that starting in 2015, the USA may have economic collapse resulting in a 25-Year Great Depression. He mainly cites debt figures and claims advises alternatives to the USA dollar which he says will collapse? What did Rand Paul state? Can the USA dollar collapse? This is a video.
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The Plain Truth About Gold in Prophecy. How Should a Christian View Gold? What do economists and the Bible teach about gold? Gold and silver may drop in value. Inflation/deflation? What do Christians need to know about gold?
Can those in the USA/UK see the Handwriting on the Wall? Is everything fine in the USA/UK or is it like the days of Noah? Can we learn from the handwriting that appeared on a wall thousands of years ago? Here is a link to a related YouTube video Can you see the ‘Handwriting on the Wall’?
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2016, 2017, or 2018? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2016 o 2017? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon video: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives. A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation Start in 2016?
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Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations? Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous. A related sermon is titled Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation.
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Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End? Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2023 or 20xx? There is also a video titled The 6000 Year Plan: Is the end of humanity’s reign almost up?
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Did The Early Church Teach Millenarianism? Was the millennium (sometimes called chiliasm) taught by early Christians? Who condemned it? Will Jesus literally reign for 1000 years on the earth? Is this time near? A related sermon is titled The Millennium.
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COGwriter

Alberta, Canada has had a major fire problem:

May 5, 2016

A state of emergency has been declared in the province of Alberta in Canada after a wildfire forced all 88,000 residents of Fort McMurray to flee.

Officials warn that the blaze could destroy much of the city and the next 24 hours will be crucial.

The fast-moving fire, which broke out on Sunday, has already destroyed 1,600 structures in the Fort McMurray.

The evacuation was the largest in Alberta’s history. Nearby oil companies have been forced to cut output.  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36209649

May 4, 2016

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA—A wildfire forced the evacuation of the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, destroying 80 percent of the homes in one neighborhood and extensively damaging property in a number of others, officials said Wednesday, warning that it could get worse in the coming hours.

More than 80,000 residents were ordered to flee as flames moved into the city, destroying whole neighborhoods. No injuries have been reported.

Unseasonably hot temperatures combined with dry conditions have transformed the boreal forest in much of Alberta into a tinderbox. The wildfire threat ranged from very high to extreme in different areas.

An overnight update from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said the Beacon Hill suburb in the south end had suffered the most damage from flames, with 80 percent of the homes lost. A dozen trailers on one street in the neighborhood of Timberlea have gone up in flames, with serious losses reported in the Abasand and Waterways suburbs. Some homes have been lost in four other neighborhoods.

Fear of more damage

Fire chief Darby Allen told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. on Wednesday that parts of wooded areas of the city were still burning but no structures were currently on fire. Allen said he was worried about the plumes of smoke he saw outside his window and about the wind and its direction.

“It could be even more devastating, unfortunately,” he said. http://www.voanews.com/content/residents-flee-wildfire-threates-canadian-city/3315520.html

May 4, 2016

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A raging wildfire emptied Canada’s main oil sands city, destroying entire neighborhoods of Fort McMurray, Alberta, where officials warned Wednesday that all efforts to suppress the fire have failed.Robin Smith with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which includes the city, said it was believed everyone was out of the city. Resident Breanna Schmidt said evacuating almost felt like “an apocalypse.” …

“We had to literally drive through smoke and fire, vehicles littered all over the sides of the road, and we had to drive as fast as we could and breathe as little as we could because the smoke was so intense and we could feel the heat from inside the vehicle,” she said.  http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fort-mcmurray-wildfire-canada-alberta-evacuation-entire-town-oil-sands/

While this was NOT the apocalypse, the Bible shows that God uses weather to get people’s attention. Sometimes to punish, sometimes to lead to repentance, and other times to consider that God, not humankind, is in control.

The Bible itself mentions fire as a tool that God sometimes uses. Here are some examples:

11 The Lord said:

“Surely it will be well with your remnant;
Surely I will cause the enemy to intercede with you
In the time of adversity and in the time of affliction.
12 Can anyone break iron,
The northern iron and the bronze?
13 Your wealth and your treasures
I will give as plunder without price,
Because of all your sins,
Throughout your territories.
14 And I will make you cross over with your enemies
Into a land which you do not know;
For a fire is kindled in My anger,
Which shall burn upon you.” (Jeremiah 15:11-14)

12 O house of David! Thus says the Lord:

“Execute judgment in the morning;
And deliver him who is plundered
Out of the hand of the oppressor,
Lest My fury go forth like fire
And burn so that no one can quench it,
Because of the evil of your doings.

13 “Behold, I am against you, O inhabitant of the valley,
And rock of the plain,” says the Lord,
“Who say, ‘Who shall come down against us?
Or who shall enter our dwellings?’
14 But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings,” says the Lord;
“I will kindle a fire in its forest,
And it shall devour all things around it.”‘ (Jeremiah 21:12-14)

11 The Lord has fulfilled His fury,
He has poured out His fierce anger.
He kindled a fire in Zion,
And it has devoured its foundations. (Lamentations 4:11)

15 There the fire will devour you,
The sword will cut you off;
It will eat you up like a locust. (Nahum 3:15)

My prayers are with those affected by the fires. I also pray that those in Canada will repent as worse problems are ahead if it continues to go in a moral direction away from the Bible.

Weather problems can be a warning to people that society is going in the wrong direction (Amos 4:7-12). Notice also God’s use of fire between three thousand and four thousand years ago:

24 Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground. (Genesis 19:24-25)

And why did it happen?

7 as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. (Jude 7)

Why mention this in the 21st century? Because God turned:

6…the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly (2 Peter 2:6)

Notice also the following:

11 “I overthrew some of you,
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah,
And you were like a firebrand plucked from the burning;
Yet you have not returned to Me,”
Says the Lord.

12 “Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel;
Because I will do this to you,
Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!” (Amos 4:11-12)

Fires should get people to consider. But will people in Canada, the USA, or the other Anglo-descended areas heed?

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Weather Blessings and Sorrows Are weather problems a warning? What should be done? Here is a related YouTube video Does God Use Weather?
The Bible Condemns Homosexuality “Same-sex marriage” for “gays” and lesbians is becoming more acceptable to many. What does the Bible teach about homosexuality? Can homosexuals change?
Canada in Prophecy: What Does Bible Prophecy, Catholic Prophecy, and other Predictions Suggest About the Future of Canada? There are prophecies that suggest involvement with Canada. And many are not positive about its future.
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2016, 2017, or 2018? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2016 o 2017? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon video: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives. A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation Start in 2016?
Elementary Doctrines of the Church: Hebrews 6 Seven doctrines are mentioned and discussed. A related sermon is also available titled: Basic Doctrines of Hebrew 6.
Just What Do You Mean — Repentance? Do you know what repentance is? Have you truly repented? Repented of what? Herbert W. Armstrong wrote this as a booklet on this important subject.
When You Sin: Do You Really Repent? This is an article by Charles F. Hunting. A related sermon is Confess to God and truly repent.
Do Christians Sin? This is an article by Herbert W. Armstrong.
Physical Preparation Scriptures for Christians. We all know the Bible prophecies famines. Should we do something?
The Ten Commandments Reflect Love, Breaking them is Evil Some feel that the ten commandments are a burden. Is that what Jesus, Paul, Peter, James, and John taught? For a more detailed discussion of the first four commandments, please see the video The Ten Commandments: Loving God. For a more detailed discussion of the last six commandments, please see: The Ten Commandments: Loving Your Neighbor. Here is a link to a related article in Mandarin Chinese 十条诫命显示爱，违反诫命的就是邪恶的
Was the Commandment to Love the Only Command? Some have stated that John’s writings teach this, but is that what the Bible really says?
The Ten Commandments and the Early Church Did Jesus and the Early Church keep the ten commandments? What order were they in? Here are quotes from the Bible and early writings.
Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-América & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter? and British are the Covenant People. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse.

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg

COGwriter

A German language publication reported that it seems that former German Economics Minister and Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg feels that Barack Obama has basically failed Germany and the USA. The following was machine-translated into English, with the original German following:

Guttenberg Hands Out: Serious allegations against Obama

Berlin – Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is disappointed by Barack Obama. The US president had in his tenure many promises he did not fulfill according to the accusation of former Defence {Minister}.

Three times did German Chancellor Angela Merkel invited US President Barack Obama to a Germany trip to Hannover. Only at the third attempt Obama had finally agreed to make the trip to Lower Saxony, claiming the “Washington Post”. …

Guttenberg: Obama one of the “most distanced President …”

For Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, the American declarations of love {towards Europe} are not particularly credible. In the “image”, the former defense minister is disappointed by the office of the US president. “The Germans dreamed of a new friend Obama and got the most transatlantic distances from most presidents,” Guttenberg writes in his commentary. The {idea} that America now Germany refers to as long-term partner, {is according to} the former German politician hypocritical: “In the early years there was a feeling that Europe – and especially Berlin – had been deleted from the map of the White House was late, there was a correction, rather tactically motivated than emotional. The visit in Hannover does not change this bit. ” …

Obama’s record in his eight years of tenure falls according Guttenberg as mixed. Both domestically and in foreign affairs Obama did not fulfill a number of his campaign promises.  …

Finally Guttenberg’s testimony about Obamas tenure is sobering: “He went to in order to overcome the deep divide between the political camps in Congress today have become chasms from the trenches..” The US president wearing blame for the political uprisings of the populists Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders. “Barack Obama preached change and was finally transformed itself,” Guttenberg accounts with Obama.

Guttenberg teilt aus: Schwere Vorwürfe gegen Obama

Berlin – Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg zeigt sich von Barack Obama enttäuscht. Der US-Präsident habe in seiner Amtszeit viele Versprechen nicht einhalten können, so der Vorwurf des ehemaligen Verteidigungsministers.

Drei Mal habe Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel versucht, den US-Präsidenten Barack Obama zu einem Deutschland-Trip nach Hannover zu bewegen. Erst beim dritten Anlauf habe Obama dann schließlich zugesagt, die Reise nach Niedersachsen anzutreten, behauptet die “Washington Post”. …

Guttenberg: Obama einer der “distanziertesten Präsidenten seit Langem”

Für Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg sind die amerikanischen Liebesbekundungen nicht besonders glaubhaft. In der “Bild” zeigt sich der ehemalige Verteidigungsminister enttäuscht von der Amtszeit des US-Präsidenten. “Die Deutschen träumten von einem neuen Freund Obama und bekamen: den transatlantisch distanziertesten Präsidenten seit Langem”, schreibt Guttenberg in seinem Gastbeitrag. Dass Amerika nun Deutschland als langjährigen Partner bezeichne, empfindet der ehemalige deutsche Politiker als scheinheilig: “In den ersten Jahren hatte man das Gefühl, dass Europa – und insbesondere Berlin – aus der Landkarte des Weißen Hauses gestrichen worden wären. Erst spät kam es zu einer Korrektur, eher taktisch als emotional motiviert. Der Besuch in Hannover ändert daran wenig.” …

Obamas Bilanz in seiner acht Jahre andauernden Amtszeit fällt laut Guttenberg durchwachsen aus. Sowohl innenpolitisch als auch außenpolitisch habe Obama eine Vielzahl seiner Wahlversprechen nicht einhalten können. …

Schlussendlich fällt Guttenbergs Zeugnis über Obamas Amtszeit ernüchternd aus: “Er trat an, um die tiefen Gräben zwischen den politischen Lagern im Kongress zu überwinden. Heute sind aus den Gräben Abgründe geworden.” Der US-Präsident trage Schuld an den politischen Aufstiegen der Populisten Donald Trump, Ted Cruz und Bernie Sanders. “Barack Obama predigte Wandel und wurde schließlich selbst gewandelt”, rechnet Guttenberg mit Obama ab. http://www.merkur.de/politik/karl-theodor-guttenberg-us-praesident-barack-obama-berlin-landkarte-gestrichen-zr-6342899.html

Herr Guttenberg is basically saying that the Europeans and others had a lot of hope in Barack Obama.  That Barack Obama broke campaign promises. That Barack Obama has unduly increased the distance between the USA and Germany. And that Barack Obama is responsible for the rise of people like Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.

As far as Donald Trump goes, back in December 2015 Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg called Donald Trump “that blonde lunatic named Donald” (Wish List or Reality? Digital Trends in 2016 | Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg | hub conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgdZUA96UBU. Posted December 11, 2015).

Notice also the following:

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, former German Defense Minister, warns of an erosion in transatlantic trust, exacerbated by the U.S. presidential-election season. The campaign anthem will be “forget Europe,” he says—and it won’t come only from Donald Trump. …

There is growing division between U.S. and European leaders. Transatlantic ties depend on common values. http://time.com/4154044/geopolitics-2016/

Donald Trump was dismissed by most of the media, but has emerged as the likely Republican presidential nominee.

As far as Baron Guttenberg goes, he too was rejected by much of the media because of his plagiarism scandal.

Germany turned to Adolf Hitler when it was not pleased with how it was treated after WWI.

The UK turned to Winston Churchill after repeatedly rejecting him to lead it to fight Adolf Hitler in WWII.

Ultimately, we may see, not only Germany, but all of Europe, turning to Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg in the future. Like Donald Trump, Herr Guttenberg is considered to be a decisive man of action who is not afraid to make public criticisms. Also like Donald Trump, Baron Guttenberg has laid out some of his vision to make the economy for his land better–as he wants Europe to take the leadership in various areas internationally (watch  Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Europe’s Future).

For those that doubt that Europe could turn to a ‘strong man,’ consider that 1) the Bible teaches this in Revelation 17:12-13, and 2) even many in the USA have turned towards Donald Trump.

Donald Trump presidential campaign logo

COGwriter

A reader sent me a link to the following (bolding in original):

May 4, 2016

Donald Trump’s virtual victory in the race for the US Republican presidential nomination, following his win in Indiana and rival Ted Cruz’s exit, has made headlines around the world. …

In France, centre-right newspaper Le Figaro says Ted Cruz “has lost his insane bet” and has been “flattened by the Donald Trump steamroller”.

Left-leaning Liberation said Indiana’s primary was a “turning point in the campaign”.

“So this Wednesday morning, Europe wakes up to Donald Trump across the Atlantic as the presumptive Republican nominee. A man who many considered just a few months ago as a clown. Many voters vote Trump precisely because he has no political experience and has never held elected office.” …

In Germany, conservative Die Welt says “the craziest US presidential election campaign begins”, and that “the unthinkable has come to pass”.

It says many Democrats think a Trump win means “an easy game” for Hillary Clinton, but cautions that the continued strong showing for her left-wing challenger Bernie Sanders means “she still has a problem with winning over the anti-establishment camp”.

“And if the last eleven months has taught us anything about Trump, it is that you mustn’t underestimate him”.

Munich’s centre-left Sueddeutsche Zeitung, declares Mr Trump’s Indiana win the “unbelievable” culmination of a “historic election marked by an element of madness”.

“Shock! it’s Trump!” declares the centre-right Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. “There’s no doubt now, it will be Trump versus Clinton”. …

In the Netherlands, liberal NRC says Mr Trump has rewritten the rules of campaigning for decades to come. “From a farcical act, it became a party revolt, and it finished last night with a Republican power grab”.

The paper says his rival Ted Cruz saw himself as the saviour of the Republican Party, a second Moses. “But Republicans, like the Israelites, worshipped the Golden Calf.” http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-36202175

So, there are a couple of points I would like to make.

Donald Trump is a concern to the Europeans.  They see him as a media-clown who does not like Europe. They have hoped him getting the Republican nomination was ‘unthinkable.’

Donald Trump tends to see the Europeans as a bunch of wealthy nations that have been protected by the USA for decades, and have not paid their fair share for that protection. Donald Trump also thinks that the Europeans have been incredibly foolish on taking in so many Islamic immigrants.

On that last point, many in Europe agree.  On the first point, Europeans may actually realize there is truth in what Donald Trump has said, but they are still offended by it.

Now, in the headline, I referred to Donald Trump as ‘Dangerous Donald.’ Donald Trump will not ‘make America great again.’ He is dangerous for many reasons, but prophetically, one of them is whether or not he becomes the next President of the United States, his popularity has shown the Europeans that the USA does not care too much for Europe and considers that Europe should spend more on arms.

Europe actually is developing arms–and they will be used in ways the USA does not comprehend. One day, the USA will be taken over by a power in Europe (Daniel 11:39; see also Who is the King of the North?) even though not even the Europeans now seem to think they would do it (Isaiah 10:7; see also Germany in Biblical Prophecy).

Also consider the Dutch paper’s comment, “But Republicans, like the Israelites, worshipped the Golden Calf.”

From a religious perspective, it makes little sense that evangelicals and Roman Catholics would support Donald Trump.  In February of this year, Pope Francis seemed to publicly doubt Donald Trump’s claim of Christianity (see Pope Francis enters USA politics by suggesting Donald Trump is not a Christian), so one would think that Roman Catholics would not be Donald Trump supporters.

As far as evangelicals go, Ted Cruz claimed to be one of them–but according to what I heard on the news last night, evangelicals in Indiana were at least as inclined towards Donald Trump which seems odd.

Why?

Well, ignoring his bombastic statements, history of adultery, etc., Donald Trump’s own words clearly have admitted that he does not understand Christianity. Consider the following:

July 18, 2015

Moderator Frank Luntz asked Trump whether he has ever asked God for forgiveness for his actions.

“I am not sure I have. I just go on and try to do a better job from there. I don’t think so,” he said. “I think if I do something wrong, I think, I just try and make it right. I don’t bring God into that picture. I don’t.”

Trump said that while he hasn’t asked God for forgiveness, he does participate in Holy Communion. http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/18/politics/trump-has-never-sought-forgiveness/

The Bible teaches:

7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:7-9)

The Bible also says that Christians are to repent (Acts 2:38) AND examine themselves before taking the bread and wine (1 Corinthians 11:27-29), but Donald Trump apparently  does not really believe in things like that.

Getting back to the Dutch paper’s comment about worshiping the “golden calf,” many in the USA are more concerned about their perceived economic situation than whatever religion they may claim.

This is not limited to Donald Trump supporters.

Bernie Sanders won the Democratic primary yesterday in Indiana–and he (like Hillary Clinton, only  more so) preaches a message of taking from others and giving to supporters.

Donald Trump does that by claiming that the USA will be able to take from foreigners (by getting them to pay for various things) as well as negotiating better trade deals with foreigners.  While that is not his entire message, this, along with his anti-immigration positions, has resonated with many voters.

Let’s look at some of what the scriptures teach are to be traits of godly leaders:

19 Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God. 20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. 21 Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. (Exodus 18:19-21)

2 “The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
And His word was on my tongue.
3 The God of Israel said,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me:
‘He who rules over men must be just,
Ruling in the fear of God. (2 Samuel 23:2-3)

Few politicians endorse His laws and statutes and do not possess covetousness. Hence they are not people that Christians should endorse.

Neither Bernie Sanders nor Hillary Clinton not Donald Trump fear God nor endorse His laws and statutes.

Neither Bernie Sanders nor Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump hate covetousness as covetousness is a major part of their campaigns.  All claim that they will take from people to give to other people.

Thus, based on the criteria of Exodus 18:19-21 and 2 Samuel 23:2-3, none of them are ‘qualified’ to hold an office such as that of the President of the United States.

But it is likely that one of them will be.

The ramifications of the 2016 election are not good.

The USA needs the Kingdom of God.

Jews Who Barely Survived the Holocaust in WWII

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Sunset May 4th through sunset May 5th is known as Holocaust Day in Israel. Here is some information about a previous one:

Israel came to a standstill Monday morning as the nation took time to remember the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust during World War II.Sirens sounded for two minutes across the nation, stopping traffic and pedestrians. Many people stepped out of their vehicles and stood in silence. Pedestrians stopped walking and stood still in contemplation.Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day is one of the most solemn days of the Israeli calendar.

Ceremonies are held around the country.

The names of those who perished in the Holocaust will be read out at parliament. http://www.voanews.com/content/israel-observes-holocaust-remembrance-day/1902459.html

Though most sane people never wish to see this type of holocaust again, a worse time is coming (Daniel 7:25; Matthew 24:21; Lamentations).

I would like to add that it was not only Jews that were killed in the Holocaust. Hitler’s plans apparently included the killing of most of the Ukrainians. Notice the following:

The Holocaust in Ukraine took place during the occupation of Ukraine by Nazi Germany. Between 1941 and 1945, approximately 3,000,000 Ukrainian and other non-Jewish victims were killed as part of Nazi extermination policies, along with between 850,000 – 900,000 Jews who lived in the territory of modern Ukraine. More Ukrainians were killed fighting the Wehrmacht than American, British, and French soldiers combined. Original plans of genocide called for the extermination of 65% of the nation’s 23.2 million Ukrainians, with the remainder of inhabitants to be treated as slaves. Over 2,000,000 Ukrainians were deported to Germany for slave labor. In ten years’ time, the plan effectively called for the extermination, expulsion, Germanization or enslavement of most or all Ukrainians.

One of Hitler’s ambitions at the start of the war was to exterminate, expel, or enslave most or all Slavs from their native lands so as to make living space for German settlers…

The most notorious massacre of Jews in Ukraine was at the Babi Yar ravine outside Kiev, where 33,771 Jews were killed in a single operation on September 29–30, 1941. (An amalgamation of 100,000 to 150,000 Ukrainian and other Soviet citizens were also killed in the following weeks). (The Holocaust in Ukraine. Wikipedia, viewed 04/28/14)

Thus, people in Ukraine have historical reasons to be concerned about a German-dominated Europe.

Despite the horrors of the Holocaust, Jesus said that a worse time will come:

21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. (Matthew 24:21-22)

19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be. 20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days. (Mark 13:19-20)

The Great Tribulation will be a time of horror and death.

Death will reign until after Jesus eliminates it (cf. Romans 5:17-20; Revelation 21:4) and the Kingdom of God is set up. That is the worldwide solution. Individually, people can repent and live their lives in preparation for that Kingdom.

‘The Number of the Beast is 666’ painting

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Notice the following:

May 3, 2016

On a recent Monday in April, more than 100 executives from some of the world’s largest financial institutions gathered for a private meeting at the Times Square office of Nasdaq.

They weren’t there to just talk about blockchain, the new technology some predict will transform finance, but to build and experiment with the software.

By the end of the day, they had seen something revolutionary: U.S. dollars transformed into pure digital assets, able to be used to execute and settle a trade instantly. …

“We created a digital dollar” to show the group at Nasdaq an instant debit and credit on a blockchain, said Marc West, chief technology officer at Fiserv, a transaction and payments company with more than 13,000 clients across the financial industry. “This is the first time the money has moved.”…

“We’ve been quietly building with a whole bunch of folks for a few years,” he said. “Blockchains are networks, so we think collaboration is important, but what’s even more important than collaboration at the beginning is getting the model right.”

The event was kept secret so executives could freely share nascent ideas and take risks. “The more press, the less quality of the dialogue and problem-solving,” he said. http://www.sltrib.com/home/3846203-155/inside-a-secret-meeting-where-wall

Inside the Secret Meeting Where Wall Street Tested Digital Cash
Bloomberg – May 2, 2016

On a recent Monday in April, more than 100 executives from some of the world’s largest financial institutions gathered for a private meeting at the Times Square office of Nasdaq Inc. They weren’t there to just talk about blockchain, the new technology some predict will transform finance, but to build and experiment with the software. By the end of the day, they had seen something revolutionary: U.S. dollars transformed into pure digital assets,  http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-02/inside-the-secret-meeting-where-wall-street-tested-digital-cash

This appears to be another step to move more towards a digital and cashless society.

Yes, I have reported on this move towards cashlessness before from other sources (see, for example, M&M & CNN: European and other governments pushing towards cashless society where 666 can operate). I also made a video about it: Cashless society in 2016? and a more recent video: Eliminate the $100 bill?

Imagine, you have no financial privacy–that is what happens with a truly digital currency. Everything you ever pay for the government can know. Plus, governments can more easily confiscate the wealth of any one or any group that they want.

The reality is that electronic currency is easier for countries to control and even confiscate. Governments will be able to come up with more ways to tax and take.The USA, though NOT 666, is helping set the stage for 666.

Steps towards going cashless are preludes to 666.

Notice something about a meeting in Europe last June:

20 June 2015

One of the main topics at the Bilderberg Group meeting held last week in Telfs-Buchen, Austria was the idea of promoting a cashless society. It seems like governments in Africa think that a cashless society is a good idea, which is good news for the Bilderberg elite, but really bad news for the rest of us. http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-bilderbergs-cashless-society-proposal-and-rwandas-us-supported-cashless-payment-system/5457032

Might Europe go completely cashless?

It very well might.

Why do I conclude that?

Basically for three reasons.

First, as technology advances, more and more financial transactions are electronic. it makes the idea of eliminating cash feasible.

Second, because of the above people are becoming less tied to cash. Governments will likely also claim that mugging related crimes will be reduced if no one carries cash–governments tend to tell people that their rules help provide them with security, without dwelling on the loss of freedom and privacy.

Third, because of Bible prophecy and the tendency for governments to want to control and monitor more and more, the elimination of cash would assist. In a cashless society where all purchases are made electronically, governments can know everything that everybody buys.

Regular readers of this Church of God News page are aware of the following prophecy:

16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666. (Revelation 13:16-18)

It will be a European power that will fulfill the above prophecy of 666 (watch Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?).

We are nearing the time of great distress and more massive financial monitoring. More are publicly calling for it.

The Great Tribulation is coming and actions by the Europeans, the USA, and others are leading to it.

Can you see the ‘handwriting on the wall’?

Some items of possibly related interest may include:

Cashless society in 2016? Is the world moving towards a cashless society? What are some of the advantages and some of the problems associated with a cashless society? Are there governments planning on implementing steps in 2016 that are encouraging a cashless society? Is the United Nations pushing for this? What about the Bilderberg Group? Are there steps in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and North America being taken to move towards cashlessness? Does the Bible tell of a European power that intends to control buying and selling? This is a video.
Alternative to the US Dollar in the Fall of 2015? Is the US dollar about to lose its dominance as the world’s reserve currency? Does the Bible teach anything about that? Could Porter Stansberry be correct that the International Monetary Fund will announce an alternative to the US dollar in the Fall of 2015? Do Does the IMF, European Union, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), and other groups want the US dollar dethroned? Are China and other nations doing something to try to make this happen? A written article of related interest is titled: Stansberry: US dollar replacement to be revealed October 20, 2015? What about 2016?
The ‘Harbinger’ and September 2015 Are you aware of many events that are to happen in 2015? These expected events include the end of military operation Jade Helm, a claimed end to a Shemitah year, Pope Francis speaking before US Congress, Pope Francis speaking before the United Nations, a planned UN proposal to recognize the State of Palestine, and the fourth of four ‘blood moons’ of 2014 & 2015. A written article of related interest is titled: September ‘convergence’: a harbinger of potential disaster?
Project Prophecy: Economic Collapse Starting in 2015? Jim Rickards once worked for the CIA and also was once part of a a USA government program called called ‘Project Prophecy.’ He has a video were he claims that starting in 2015, the USA may have economic collapse resulting in a 25-Year Great Depression. He mainly cites debt figures and claims advises alternatives to the USA dollar which he says will collapse? What did Rand Paul state? Can the USA dollar collapse? This is a video.
Market Collapse then New World Order in 2015? A long-time financial adviser named Harvey Organ claims that claims that because of insufficient gold in the central banks of USA and UK, that Shanghai would bring about exposing this and that this would lead to a massive, overnight, rise in the price of gold and silver, diminished value of their currencies. He states a market collapse will occur before the end of 2014, that the petroyuan will replace the petrodollar, and that a Chinese led New World Order will be in place for 2015. Is this possible? Where does the leader of the ‘New World Order’ come from? What does the Bible teach? This is a video.
The Plain Truth About Gold in Prophecy. How Should a Christian View Gold? What do economists and the Bible teach about gold? Gold and silver may drop in value. Inflation/deflation? What do Christians need to know about gold?
Can those in the USA/UK see the Handwriting on the Wall? Is everything fine in the USA/UK or is it like the days of Noah? Can we learn from the handwriting that appeared on a wall thousands of years ago? Here is a link to a related YouTube video Can you see the ‘Handwriting on the Wall’?
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2016, 2017, or 2018? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2016 o 2017? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon video: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives. A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation Start in 2016?
Two Horned Beast of Revelation and 666 Who is 666? This article explains how the COG views this, and compares this to Ellen White. Here is a link to a prophetic video Six Financial Steps Leading to 666?
The Mark of Antichrist What is the mark of Antichrist? What have various ones claimed? Here is a link to a related sermon What is the ‘Mark of Antichrist’?
Mark of the Beast What is the mark of the Beast? Who is the Beast? What have various ones claimed the mark is? What is the ‘Mark of the Beast’?
Europa, the Beast, and Revelation Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?
Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations? Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous. A related sermon is titled Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation.
World War III: Steps in Progress Are there surprising actions going on now that are leading to WWIII? Might a nuclear attack be expected? What about WWIV? Does the Bible promise protection to all or only some Christians? How can you be part of those that will be protected? A related video would be Is World War III About to Begin? Can You Escape?
Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End? Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2023 or 20xx? There is also a video titled The 6000 Year Plan: Is the end of humanity’s reign almost up?
Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-América & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter? and British are the Covenant People. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse.
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God was the Emphasis of Jesus and the Early Church Did you know that? Do you even know what the gospel of the kingdom is all about? True religion should be based upon the true gospel.
Did The Early Church Teach Millenarianism? Was the millennium (sometimes called chiliasm) taught by early Christians? Who condemned it? Will Jesus literally reign for 1000 years on the earth? Is this time near? A related sermon is titled The Millennium.
Europa, the Beast, and Revelation Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?
European Technology and the Beast of Revelation Will the coming European Beast power would use and develop technology that will result in the taking over of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies? Is this possible? What does the Bible teach? Here is a related YouTube video: Military Technology and the Beast of Revelation.
Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations? Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous. A related sermon is titled Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation.

Barack Obama and Donald Trump

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Radio talk-show host Michael Savage is warning that US President Barack Obama will intentionally try to sabotage the US’s economy if and Donald Trump wins the November election:

If Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination and defeats likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in November, President Obama will sabotage the economy in his final months in office, predicts talk-radio host Michael Savage.

“If Trump wins – and I think he will – there will be an economic crash,” Savage told listeners of his nationally syndicated show, “The Savage Nation,” Monday.

“The reason I say that is not because of his policies, but because of what Obama will do on the way out the door.”

Savage said that if anyone thinks that a President Trump will be able to easily “turn this huge ship around, you don’t know much about navigation in turbulent waters.”

“Wait until you see what happens in the last few months if Trump wins,” Savage said.

“Wait until you see what that nice guy in the White House does.” …

“(Federal Reserve Chairman Janet) Yellen ups interest rates, Obama and his band of unmerry pranksters – Sharpton and company –unleash the mobs,” Savage said. “(George) Soros makes a last-ditch effort to distract Trump and the new Justice Department from currency manipulation and other financial games he may have been playing. Spends tens of millions on social agitation.

“Obama floods the U.S. with Central Americans, Syrians and Africans, mainly Muslim, mainly young males, and grants pardons to 10,000 more Central American drug dealers,” Savage continued.

“Let’s see what else might these decent Americans do? Release a few more billion pork barrel ‘green’ projects? You can guess!” http://www.wnd.com/2016/05/michael-savage-obama-will-sabotage-economy-on-way-out/#MYfrHSq5txcgv4a7.99

Doubtless, Barack Obama does not want a Donald Trump presidency. Notice also the following:

Detroit (CNN) Hillary Clinton warned the roughly 6,000 people at an NAACP dinner in Detroit on Sunday that Donald Trump’s candidacy is the biggest risk to President Barack Obama’s legacy, putting the decision between her and the Republican front-runner in stark terms. http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/01/politics/hillary-clinton-barack-obama-donald-trump-naacp/

Donald Trump has stated that he would overturn ‘Obamacare’ and change many policies and claimed accomplishments of the Obama Administration.

As far as sabotaging the US economy, that has already began under the Barack Obama Administration.

According to US Treasury department figures, the USA held $10,626,877,048,913.08 in debt on January 20, 2009–the day that Barack Obama took office. As of last Friday, April 29, 2016, that figure almost doubled to $19,187,387,483,983.37. Barack Obama called the growing USA debt unsustainable in 2009, yet has been involved in effectively doubling in 8 years what previously took 233 years to accumulate.

If interest rates rise to historical levels, this debt will make it almost impossible for the USA to recover–and one day it will not recover from its debt (Habakkuk 2:6-8).

In my view, both Barack Obama and Donald Trump fulfill the following prophecy for the “last days”:

1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 6 For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, 7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2 Timothy 3:1-7)

Barack Obama proudly promotes sexual immorality that the Bible condemns. He also despises those who hold to biblical marriage and the rights of the unborn (one of the very first acts he took as USA President was to sign an executive order that overturned a type of abortion ban). He promotes class warfare and other forms of covetousness. He claims Christianity, but certainly does not practice biblical Christianity.

As mentioned before, Donald Trump is an admitted adulterer who said he has never repented before God, and he approves of various behaviours that the Bible condemns–he is also a proud, boasting, lover of money. He despises many. He promotes nationalistic covetousness. He claims Christianity, but certainly does not practice biblical Christianity.

That being said, if Donald Trump does become the President of the USA, he will try to take steps to move the USA away from the type of socialist economy that Barack Obama has been working towards during his term. And while some of that may be good for some parts of the USA economy, Donald Trump will take steps to upset the Europeans.

And the Europeans are already concerned.

Notice something the German press put out about two months ago:

5 March 2016

Trump insults women – then gets more votes from them than his Republican rivals. He endorses liberal abortion policies, advertises for sex clubs in his casinos and stomps on Christian values – yet he has the support of ultra-conservative Evangelical Christians. Indeed, the list of those Trump has insulted goes on and on.

Has America given up?

The country seems rotten, like a once mighty tree that is leaning precariously. It remains to be seen if it can weather the gathering storm or will come crashing down.

In the eyes of a growing number of voters, the country’s elite, which only thinks of itself, is also rotten. It is an elite that, despite the country’s economic well-being, has starved the middle-class and robbed them of the fruits of their labor. The fact that more and more Americans are growing angry is understandable. But the conclusions that they are reaching are not. …

Fear and aggression

Trump’s success says a lot about Americans and about the state of the nation. But what can be inferred from these messages is not good. Not good for America and not good for Germany and America’s other allies. …

Right-wing populist counterrevolution

Perhaps it was inevitable that the election of the first black president would bring about a right-wing, populist counterrevolution. Barack Obama is a contentious figure in large portions of the population. He rode into office on a wave of hope, and in the end he disappointed many of his most ardent supporters – … Obama tried to make the country more liberal …

Now Trump’s negativity is transfixing unbelievable numbers of people. What has become of the land of endless possibilities and its proud, optimistic citizens? http://www.dw.com/en/opinion-the-changing-face-of-the-usa/a-19096986

The USA is getting more and more rotten. Notice also the following:

4 March 2016

Europe’s bemusement at the rise of Donald Trump has switched to concern as his presidential campaign has gained ground in what observers said was a warning to traditional parties about ignoring populists.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier this week spoke about the “politics of fear” in the US campaign in a thinly-veiled reference to Trump and drew parallels to the rise of European demagogues.

“In Germany and in Europe, something is gaining momentum in our domestic politics. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/world/Trumps-rise-scares-European-leaders/-/1068/3102320/-/x3sx83/-/index.html

Germans are getting concerned.

And if he does what he has claimed, a Donald Trump presidency will greatly upset the Europeans and cause them to rearm. Even if he does not gain the presidency, even the possibility of a Trump presidency has offended many in Europe and this is contributing to a realization in Europe that it will need to better arm itself and become more independent of the USA (watch, for one example, the video Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Europe’s Future). Donald Trump will drive Europe further away from the USA.

And one day, the USA will be taken over by a power in Europe (Daniel 11:39; see also Who is the King of the North?). even though not even the Europeans now seem to think they would do it (Isaiah 10:7; see also Germany in Biblical Prophecy).

The USA needs the Kingdom of God.

Both Barack Obama and Donald Trump are apocalyptic. Directly or indirectly they have taken steps that are leading to the end of the USA.