COGaIC’s 2012 Vision

It the latest edition of its Vision magazine, COGaIC’s Peter Nathan has the following on 2012:

If we are to believe the latest hype, December 21 or 23, 2012, is when the world will really come to a climactic end. This time the fear has been sparked by an interpretation of the ancient Mayan calendar, furthered by numerous books and documentaries. And it has spawned, perhaps predictably, yet another Hollywood disaster movie…

And let’s be realistic: not all end-time scenarios are completely far-fetched. For example, one of the phenomena that have been linked to 2012 is a polar shift, and astronomers say that this could certainly occur in the foreseeable future. But with our current knowledge, such an event can’t be linked to any specific date…

Come December 2012, the proclaimed end will most likely turn out to be just like all the other ends of the world that people have predicted over the centuries. Meanwhile, aren’t our energy and attention better devoted to caring for what we have been given and to treating one another as we would treat ourselves and as God treats us?

2012 will be different than past false dates for the end of the world for one or more reasons. And one is that there are people who believe that since the world will not end by December 22, 2012, that this means that all who predicted something about 2012 really meant to predict that a new age of peace will dawn for humankind. Many will be hopeful that this is what the 2012 predictions represented. And while we in the Living Church of God do believe in an age of peace to come (Did The Early Church Teach Millenarianism?), we also recognize that the Bible warns several times of false declarations of peace (cf. Ezekiel 13:8-16).

When I wrote the book , 2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect, my primary focus was on what would likely happen during the years 2012 through 2020. But of course, for many of the events to occur, other world events need to align themselves for them to come to pass. I have noticed that world events seem to be supportive of at least 15 of the predictions that the book discusses.

FWIW, I noticed last month a tremendous interest once again in my article End of Mayan Calendar 2012–Might 2012 Mean Something?

Now as Peter Nathan indicated, prophecies are coming to pass and some associated with 2012 will as well (even if the timing is off).

Major world sources reported (though have often not emphasized) many of significant events. Yet, most of the public has NOT learned how most of these events align with end time prophecies and predictions.

Prophecies are coming to pass and the groundwork is being shown in significant world events. Those who consider themselves Christians should heed Jesus’ and the Apostle Paul’s admonitions to watch world events (Mark 13:33-36; 1 Thessalonians 5:3-6). Christians and non-Christians should ponder that since some predicted events are coming to pass, that it is highly likely that others will as well.

If world prophecies made over the past 3,000 years are coming to pass, perhaps all may wish to understand them and the aligning world events. Those who know can better help themselves and their loved ones.

If you have not already done so, you should consider acquiring the book, 2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect. It is available in several languages, as well as through Kindle, Amazon, and Barnes&Noble.com.

2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect This is a link related to a book by Bob Thiel (COGwriter). This also has YouTube videos. This book documents and explains hundreds of prophecies. And since it was published, many have already started to come to pass.
2012 y el surgimiento de la secta secreta 2012 libro del Dr. Thiel en Español.
2012 und das Auftreten der geheimen Sekte (German Edition) 2012 Buch von Dr. Thiel in deutscher Sprache.
2012 e o Surgimento da Seita Secreta (Portuguese Edition) 2012 livro do Dr. Thiel em Português. Este livro documenta e explica centenas de profecias. E desde que foi publicado pela primeira vez, pelo menos 14 já começaram a acontecer.