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Employs a serious and urgent tone.
Provides practical steps for spiritual growth.
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Purpose: Engage readers emotionally through relatable stories conveying spiritual truths.
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Shares biblical stories, real-life anecdotes, or historical events.
Uses vivid imagery and descriptive language.
Connects stories to spiritual lessons.
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Offers comforting insights and practical steps.
Utilizes a compassionate and empathetic tone.
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References biblical examples illustrating consequences.
Aims to provoke self-reflection and inspire transformation.
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Features:
Analyzes current events in light of biblical prophecy.
Uses a watchful and discerning tone.
Encourages vigilance and spiritual readiness.
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Purpose: Provide comprehensive explanations of complex biblical concepts or prophecies.
Features:
Delves deeply into scripture and theological concepts.
Provides historical context and scholarly insights.
Uses systematic analysis to interpret passages.

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Speaker 1: The most alarming prophecy in the Bible is not the rapture, it's not the appearance of the Antichrist, or even the mysterious appearance of the two witnesses who come to the earth to preach the Gospel. The most alarming prophecy in the Bible is the emergence of some of the most fierce and wicked beings the earth has ever seen. They are the demonic angels from the Euphrates River. But before we get to that, just take a moment to read what Revelation 16 verse 12 says. The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the east. 

Now, in recent times, the media have reported the following. Over the past decades, the flow in the Euphrates Tigris River system has decreased to almost half of the annual average flow during dry years. The water levels in the Euphrates are currently at one of their lowest points in recorded history. When will the Euphrates dry up? Levels are dangerously low, and the concern is that the river will dry up completely by 2040. While the Euphrates River drying up will have a terrible impact on the civilizations of today, it does tell us the story of many of the civilizations of years past. 

So what happens when the Euphrates River dries up? Well, for context, there are seven trumpet judgments that will take place during the Tribulation period. The first trumpet, according to the Bible, hail and fire mixed with blood are thrown down to the earth, causing destruction of vegetation and trees. For the second trumpet, a great burning mountain is thrown into the sea. The third trumpet will see a great star falling from the sky, and it poisons a third of rivers and springs, causing many to die. 

For the fourth trumpet, the earth will see a third of the sun, moon, and stars are struck, resulting in a third of the day and night being darkened. For the fifth trumpet, a bottomless pit is opened, releasing demonic locusts that torment people. And then the sixth trumpet, this is where we should pay attention. The sixth trumpet will be the introduction of four devilish mercenaries. Four angels are released to kill a third of mankind with an army of 200 million horsemen, resulting in great devastation and death. This all begins when a voice commands, release the four angels who are bound at the Great River Euphrates. 

These four angels, most likely fallen angels that are now demons who were cast from heaven along with Satan. The reality is that right now, God is keeping them imprisoned until their appointed time, and when they are released, a third of humans on this earth are killed. The Bible gives us more clarity about this event in Revelation 9, verse 17-19, which says, A few noteworthy points. God has kept these four fallen angels bound for a very specific time period in history. They are to be released only for a specific mission of destruction. 

But why are these four so unique in the sense that there is only one other mission in history? There is another creature who was bound at the bottomless pit for a thousand years, and this is the devil. But this happens later on in Revelation 20, but it highlights the severity of these fallen angels. The third point is that these four angels in the Euphrates are in a separate category to other fallen angels, because here is what the Bible tells us about the location of other fallen angels. 2 Peter 2, verse 4 says, For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and deliver them into chains of darkness to be reserved for judgment. So the other fallen angels who rebelled in heaven were cast down to hell, and right now they are in chains awaiting judgment. But what is it about the four angels bound in Euphrates? Why are they kept only for the tribulation and other fallen angels aren't? Well, some have suggested that these angels are the actual representation of what the devil came on this earth to do, to kill, steal, and destroy, hence why they will only be released at the very end of time. Now for a moment, let's take a look at five other notable events where extraordinary things, strange things, have either happened or have been prophesied to happen in the future. 

To begin with, at number 5 we have the destroying angel, or rather the angel of death. For this event, we have to go back to the Old Testament. After Pharaoh refused to listen to Moses regarding the freedom of the children of Israel, God sent ten plagues to Egypt. 

These ten plagues included the river Nile turning to blood, frogs covering the land, insect infestations, animals dying, the Egyptians getting skin diseases, complete darkness for three days, and the most frightening of those plagues was to do with the angel of death. Moses told God's people to put the blood of a lamb on the doorpost of their home. His instruction was that when the Lord passes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, when he sees the blood on the top and sides of the door frame, the Lord will pass over your home. 

He will not permit his death angel to enter your house and strike you down. So the people of Israel did just as the Lord had instructed them, and that night at midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn sons in the land of Egypt. From the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn son of the prisoner in the dungeon. Even the firstborn of their livestock were killed. Pharaoh and all his officials and all the people of Egypt woke up during the night, and loud wailing was heard throughout the land of Egypt. 

At number four we have a glimpse into the depths of the earth. A man named Korah led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron while they were leading the children of Israel. Korah conspired against Moses and demanded that they all be allowed to serve as high priests, even though there was no instruction from God regarding this. The Bible tells us that Korah stirred up the entire community against Moses and Aaron. And so what happened? 

Well, imagine this scene. Moses receives a warning from God, the judgment will come to Korah. And so Moses tells the people to stay away from Korah and his followers. Then the Bible tells us in Numbers 16, verse 31 and 33 that the ground suddenly split open beneath them. The earth opened its mouth and swallowed the men, along with their households and all their followers who were standing with them, and everything they owned. So they went down alive into the grave, along with all their belongings. 

The earth closed over them, and they all vanished from among the people of Israel. At number three, we have an event that has been prophesied to happen. The appearance of the two witnesses, two men who never died. But these two servants of God are unique in the sense that God will give them supernatural power to do amazing things. These two men, who many believe to be Enoch and Elijah, will appear when the world is under the demonic rule of the Antichrist. 

They will be dressed in sackcloth, a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of goat's hair. And these two men stand out in the world because they have God-given power to prophesy for 1,260 days. These men will be hated by the masses because they will preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that is largely under a demonic and evil influence. Some will listen, and some will not take heed of their message. Others will be angry and will attack them. 

But the Bible is clear that if anyone tries to harm them, fire flashes from their mouths and consumes their enemies. This will be an extraordinary sight to witness, because make no mistake about it. The Antichrist will be the one world ruler, and he will not want anyone to worship the one true living God of the Bible, so he will attack these two witnesses. Furthermore, these two men of God will have been given the power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall for as long as they prophesy. And they have the power to turn the rivers and oceans into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish. So for a certain period of time, these two prophets will preach with authority and power to the world. God's power will be so strong upon them that they will literally be untouchable. 

That is until you get to Revelation 11, verse 7, where the Bible reads, When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them and kill them, and their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. So after having been practically invincible for three and a half years, a supernatural angelic spirit out of the abyss will use the human antichrist to literally make war against the two witnesses and then eventually overcome them. At number two, we have Armageddon. The battle of Armageddon will be the final showdown on this earth between good and evil. The whole world will see this battle unfold. Here is what the Bible says about this event. Revelation 16, verse 14 to 16 gives us clarity by saying, They are demonic spirits who work miracles and go out to all the rulers of the world to gather them for battle against the Lord on that great judgment day of God the Almighty. Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief. 

Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed. And the demonic spirits gathered all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon. Under the evil influence of the antichrist, the world, those who have taken the mark of the beast, will join together to battle against God. 

When John saw this event unfolding in the future, the Bible records him saying in Revelation chapter 19, verse 11 to 16, Then I saw heaven opened and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named faithful and true, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood and his title was the Word of God. 

The armies of heaven dressed in the finest of pure white linen followed him on white horses. From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God the Almighty like juice flowing from a wine press. 

On his robe at his thigh was written this title, King of all kings and Lord of all lords. At number one is the great disappearance. This is the rapture. Now there is a debate as to when the rapture will happen. Will it be before the tribulation period or during or after? Despite many Christians disagreeing about when the rapture will take place, they do agree that it will most definitely take place. The amplified translation for 1 Thessalonians 4 verse 17 says, Then we who are alive and remain on the earth will simultaneously be caught up, raptured, together with them, the resurrected ones in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. 

And so we will always be with the Lord. Jesus in Matthew 24 verse 40 and 41 told us that two men will be in the field. One will be taken and the other left. 

Two women will be grinding with a hand mill. One will be taken and the other left. The rapture will happen in a moment in the twinkling of an eye. This is an event that will shake the world and affect everyone. Those who are in Christ will be full of joy and finally in the presence of their Lord and Savior. But those who are left behind will have to face the grim reality of the last days. 

All of these events are almost impossible to imagine. However, the Word of God does not lie and it has no error. In conclusion, I encourage you to put Jesus Christ first in your life because there is a promise of deliverance. Luke 21 verse 28 says, Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads because your redemption draws near. As Christians, we must be diligent in studying the Word of God so that we can recognize the signs of the times and be prepared for what is to come. We must remain vigilant and watchful, testing everything against the truth of God's Word. May you always be ready, waiting, watching, and anticipating the return of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. 

Speaker 2: There are three biblical warnings that we should take seriously. Warning number one, in Matthew 11 verse 24, Jesus delivers a solemn caution, but I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you. 

This statement comes after Jesus rebukes the cities where he performed miracles, but they did not repent. This warning should pierce our hearts, reminding us of the grave consequence of rejecting the truth and failing to repent. It emphasizes the accountability we bear for the knowledge and opportunities we've been given. The day of judgment will hold us accountable, not only for our actions, but also for our responses to God's grace and revelation. Warning number two, in Matthew 7 verse 21, Jesus issues a striking and thought-provoking warning. 

Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. This caution highlights the importance of genuine faith and obedience, rather than mere lip service or outward appearances. This passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our relationship with God. 

It's not enough to profess His Lordship. Our lives must align with His will. It urges us to evaluate the sincerity of our faith by our actions. 

As genuine faith manifests itself through obedience and to transformed life. Warning number three, Revelation 20 verse 12 unveils a vivid picture of the final judgment. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. 

The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. This warning reveals the reality of the final judgment, where every soul will be held accountable before God. This imagery underscores the ultimate accountability of humanity. It emphasizes the recording of our lives and deeds, signifying that each person will be judged according to their actions. 

The Book of Life containing the names of those who belong to Christ stands as the ultimate testament to salvation through faith in Him. So you see, these warnings serve as poignant reminders of our responsibility and accountability before God. They compel us to examine the sincerity of our faith, the authenticity of our repentance, and the alignment of our lives with God's will. Let us heed these warnings with earnestness, seeking a life of true devotion, genuine obedience, and an unwavering faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. May these warnings stir within us a desire for a deeper, more authentic relationship with God as we journey toward the eternal Kingdom. 

Speaker 1: The devil is committed to preventing people from knowing God and trusting Him with their lives. The enemy's tactics do differ depending on whether someone is already a Christian or not, but his ultimate purpose is always to keep people from experiencing the love of God. 

Now, let me clarify this for everyone listening. Spiritual warfare is not something to be feared because the battle belongs to the Lord. This war is not one that we fight on our own, but we allow God to fight for us because it is only when we do this that we will be able to wage victorious spiritual warfare. This war affects every area of your life. 

There is no way you can avoid the conflict. A lot of Christians don't even know they are at war, but others can see the results of the battle in their lives because they have become casualties of spiritual warfare. They are discouraged, depressed, downtrodden, and defeated. Others are marital and family casualties. 

Divorce, conflict, and abuse are some of the battle scars these believers bear. Let me give you some insight on the enemy's strategy when it comes to spiritual warfare. There are four things the enemy sets out to achieve when he attacks believers. These four things are to discourage, to distract, to stir discontent, and to bring discord. 

Allow me to elaborate. The enemy seeks to discourage you from your faith. The enemy seeks to distract you from your calling with worldly pleasure in all manner of temptation. The enemy seeks to stir discontent in your physical life. And finally, the enemy seeks to bring discord between you and other believers to stop the unity of the gospel. 

So here's how you gain victory. The Bible tells us that Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. It's important to take regular time alone with God, preferably as free from distractions as possible. Jesus wanted to give God his full attention and spend time with his Heavenly Father. 

If even Jesus needed to withdraw from crowds and his friends to be alone with God, and Jesus is God, how much more do his followers need to do the same? Prayer is a powerful weapon for spiritual warfare. Prayer is you giving your battles to God. You're calling on him to engage in the battle for you. 

Speaker 2: Have you ever heard someone say, life happens or it's just life when speaking of a situation or circumstance that they have recently experienced? There are certainly many situations that occur which we can attribute to normal life when they happen. 

For example, it's probably safe to say that when a baby is crying because he or she is hungry or when a teenager fails a test because they did not study. That is just life. We might also say life happens or something equivalent when someone loses a job or when they don't get the job. But have you ever thought that maybe some things we accredit as being just life might actually be something very different because it is not just about life at all? There are many instances or occurrences that happen in our natural life that are more of a spiritual issue than a natural one. Unfortunately, many people do not have the ability to understand the difference simply because they have never accepted the spiritual truth about God and his son Jesus Christ. In his letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul said 1 Corinthians 2, verse 14, The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 

According to Paul, when we are living according to the desires and purposes of our carnal nature, we cannot accept the things of God. So the question is, how do we discern? How do we know when we are more directed to satisfy the things of the flesh instead of the things that pertain to God? 

And furthermore, how do we know when the circumstances we go through are just life happening instead of the spiritual battle that we need to be warring against in the heavenlies? First of all, as a Christian, in order to discern whether we are more driven by the flesh, we must be willing to honestly answer some basic questions about ourselves. Do we spend more time thinking about what we want or how we want things to be, more than we spend time thinking about what God desires based on what he has said in his word? Jesus said, But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Meaning, seek the Lord first. Put God first. 

Place him above everything else in your life, and place him before anything else in your life. Carnal-minded people tend to only call on God when they are in need. Spiritually-minded people keep God in the forefront of everything they do, and they do not do anything without him. Another question to ask ourselves is, are we more concerned about our own personal needs, more than we are concerned about the needs of other people? In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 2, verse 3-4, Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Carnally-minded people seem to always be more troubled about the issues they have rather than the problems or circumstances of other people. Spiritually-minded people understand that when they help the people around them through their difficulties, God will always make a way to get through the complications that arise in their own personal lives. There are many other questions that can be addressed to help us understand whether we are living in a carnal state or a spiritual one. Do we love God and people more than we love ourselves? Do we seek pleasure more than we seek God? 

Are we content with where we are and with what we have, or do we always want more? Are we always willing to forgive other people when they do things that hurt us? Do we spend time with God in prayer for others, even those we believe to be our enemies? The truth is that we must first make sure we are living a life of spiritual maturity, denying our carnal nature in order to address the second question that we asked previously, which is how do we know when the circumstances we go through are just life happening or a spiritual battle? As we learned earlier, we cannot receive the things of God without spiritual discernment, and we cannot have spiritual discernment if we are living as a natural man giving into the desires of our carnal flesh. 

The writers of Hebrews in chapter 5, verse 14 eloquently stated, but solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. In other words, it takes a lot of practice to become mature, but it takes maturity to be able to discern good from evil. There is no doubt that we live in a time in which it is very difficult to know whether what we face in day to day circumstances is just life happening, or if it is something beyond this world that we need to address as spiritual warfare. Without the discernment of God working in our lives, we have absolutely no hope of recognizing the difference between just life and the spiritual attack of the enemy of our soul. The Bible teaches us that the devil comes to steal, to kill, to destroy, but Jesus came to give us an abundant life. 

The word also tells us to be sober-minded, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But James 4, 7 said, submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you. In every area of our lives that the enemy may try and attack us spiritually, God has made a way of escape, but it does take discernment to know the difference between just life and spiritual battles. The carnal man has no hope of knowing the difference, but the person who walks with God will be given what he needs to both see the battle and win the battle, because he is victorious in Jesus Christ. "
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When you see this kind of imagery, what does it represent? 

Speaker 1: What kind of message does it send? What ideology is being celebrated? Now, let me ask you this. As a Christian, how can you listen to an artist who uses devilish imagery in their performances or in their videos? There's a growing awareness of and concern about the entertainment industry's dark side, references to the occult and satanic worship have become commonplace. In this video, I'd like to dive in and discuss the evil themes and satanic agenda behind a lot of secular music. 

Speaker 2: Should Christians be listening to secular music? Should Christians be watching anything and everything produced by the entertainment industry? Well, in this video, we are going to look at the dark side of music and entertainment. 

Speaker 3: Here are a few lyrics from world-renowned rapper Eminem. In a song called Evil, he says, Evil, yeah, I'm so evil, Rotten to the core, a twisted cerebral, I'm so evil, so evil, it's obvious that I'm not like other people. Then in a song called Lucifer, he says, now my followers are like a satanic cult. Yeah, they listen to me like when Manson spoke. 

At least that's what it seems like. And I'm Lucifer and raise the producer for the Antichrist. This is just one artist, but I'm simply giving you a few examples that illustrate just how aggressive the spirit of Antichrist is operating in this world. So many things are pitched and accepted and even celebrated in this world when, in reality, these things are anti-God. The Bible warned us in 1 John 4, verse 3, saying, And every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming and is now already in the world. 

Speaker 2: One of the biggest names in music right now is Taylor Swift. She is one of the world's best-selling artists. But for a moment, let's take a look at the lyrics in some of the songs in her most recent album. In the song titled, Guilty as Sin, some of the lyrics read, What if I roll the stone away? They're going to crucify me anyway. What if the way you hold me is actually what's holy? If long-suffering propriety is what they want from me, they don't know how you've haunted me. So stunningly, I choose you and me, religiously. And then in the song, But Daddy I Love Him, it says, I just learned these people only raise you to cage you. 

Sarah's and Hannah's in their Sunday best, clutching their pearls, sighing, what a mess. I just learned these people try and save you because they hate you. God saved the most judgmental creeps, who say they want what's best for me. 

Sanctimoniously performing soliloquies I'll never see. Thinking it can change the beat of my heart when he touches me. And counteract the chemistry and undo the destiny. You ain't got to pray for me, me and my wild boy, and all this wild joy. 

If all you want is gray for me. Now, there are those who will say it's just music, or that the lyrics, well, let me bring this article to your attention. Premier Christianity reported the following, and I quote, it's true that Swift has referred to herself as a Christian, and has sung about praying to Jesus. The problem is, there are so many new age and occult themes that appear not just in her lyrics, but on her social media pages and during her onstage performances. This has led to claims from the former Boyzone singer Shane Lynch that Swift performed satanic rituals on stage. In an interview with Irish newspaper Sunday World, Lynch said of Swift, you watch one of her shows, and she has two or three demonic rituals to do with the pentagrams on the ground, to do with all sorts of stuff on her stage. 

There are other reasons to be concerned too. Swift makes a devil's horn symbol while performing the song Cruel Summer, which references her love interest grinning like a devil. In the music video for her song Willow, Swift and her dancers are dressed as a coven of witches in the forest wearing black robes and carrying golden orbs. The song has had a couple of remixes, the Lonely Witch and the Dancing Witch versions. 

Willow is a traditional material for making magic wands. Her song Karma glorifies the un-christian concept of having to live multiple lifetimes to work off our bad deeds. The lyrics depict karma as a god. All this has led to some Christians to speculate on whether Swift is a witch or even a Satanist. 

End quote. Now, Swift is just one example among others. Many entertainers now, young and old, freely speak about their involvement in New Age, Witchcraft and the occult. 

The desensitized youth of today view such announcements as more enlightened than dangerous or repulsive. Vanessa Hudgens, a Disney starlet who starred in television and movies, told the multimedia brand Nylon in April 2023 that she has always felt drawn to Witchcraft. She boldly said yes when they asked if she felt like a witch, adding, I've always been drawn toward the darkness and the unknown, as well as herbalism ever since I was a kid. Hudgens told the reporter that she had her awakening when filming one of the Princess Switch movies, and that to her, being a witch to her means connecting to my angels, my ancestors, my spirit guides, my spiritual brigade. 

She also revealed she has a gift of vision and has seen ghosts for as long as she can remember. So why does all of this matter? Why should conservative parents and Christians be concerned about what is happening in the entertainment world? Maybe you're not even familiar with the movies, TV shows or actors I've mentioned so far. Perhaps you're thinking, this topic doesn't really concern me, I don't watch or support those kinds of TV shows, movies or listen to dark-spirited themed music. 

Should I be concerned about this? Absolutely yes. In Ezekiel 33, we read that God desires good people, his people, to be watchmen. The term watchmen refers to a person who has concern for the welfare of others, particularly the spiritual welfare of others. We need discernment, and I believe another term for discernment is spiritual insight. You are in sight of the spiritual. 

You are considering what type of atmosphere is being created by this movie, by this show, or by this game. You are considering if the music you are listening to glorifies God, or takes you away from God. Spiritual insight will have you asking questions about the artist and their life and their beliefs. Every believer should have a measure of the Holy Spirit to help them discern decisions and choices in everyday life. In today's world, the growing flirtation with evil, the growing acceptance of engagement in witchcraft, vehicle, satanism, and the dark spiritual realm can only lead to disaster. 

It poisons the mind and soul. Satan is the puppet master of all of this. Like the poison apple in the story Snow White, he disguises what is evil and dangerous, so that it appears to be lovely and good. 

He does this in many ways, including employing desensitization techniques, rapping dark content in comedy, and using popular young actors and music artists to say, it's no big deal. Many today say that asking for guidance or power or energy from the dark side is fine. They insist it is not dangerous, not a problem, but it is dangerous. There is a problem. When we play with fire, we get burned. 

It is as simple as that. The Bible says that Satan's business is to steal, kill, and destroy. He is called the destroyer. He will steal your joy. He will destroy your happiness, your family. 

He will destroy your life if you give him an opportunity. What does Scripture say to do? It says, do not give Satan an opportunity. Furthermore, the Bible has plenty to say when it comes to witchcraft, or those interested in dabbling in paranormal activity. 

It says in Deuteronomy 18, verse 9 to 12, when you come to the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who practices divination, or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a medium, a necromancer, or one who inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And then, Zechariah 10, verse 2 warns, Diviners see lies, they tell false dreams and give empty consolation. 

Therefore, the people wander like sheep, they are afflicted. And finally, the apostle John wrote in 1 John 4, Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God. Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 

This is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. So, here is what we should do. We ought to adhere to the biblical challenge to run from evil. 

Do not look upon it, wrote the prophet Habakkuk. Remember, Satan is the great deceiver. He is an expert in making the dangerous seem benign and the dark things seem attractive. 

He is a liar. His intent is to deceive and destroy and lure you away from where God wants you to be. Scripture calls believers to be sanctified, to be in the world, but not of the world, to be set apart and not engaged in that which does not honor the Lord. As you consider the challenge in this teaching, let me leave you with these words from the apostle Peter. He writes in 1 Peter 5, verse 8, Be sober-minded, be watchful, your adversary, the devil, prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 

Speaker 3: I have written hymns myself and since I am still alive, they could be called contemporary to some degree. I don't think there is anything wrong with being new in music. The problem is not the difference between old music and new music. It is between good music and bad music, between music of substance and music that is frivolous, that is so light. 

It may be entertaining for a moment, but sooner or later people say, is there nothing more? I believe the point he is trying to make is that proper worship, real worship, or rather pure worship has substance in the sense that it is not about your entertainment, but rather everything is about God and glorifying him. If you listen to a lot of the gospel music today, you will notice that there will be excellent musicians playing the instruments, the song will have a brilliant melody, but there is no glorifying God, there is no deep reverence of the Lord. I am reminded of a story I heard of a massive crusade that took place in South Africa in the early 2000s. The worship team had divided themselves into two groups. One group would lead the worship session in the afternoon service, and the other group would lead the evening service. Now, the group that led the evening service had the better vocalists, the more professional musicians and so forth, and that is why they had the main service in the evening. But the pastor noticed that during the afternoon worship session, more people seemed to be stirred and moved to pray, to repent and to worship God. There was also a huge difference in the atmosphere between the evening service and the day service. 

So the pastor investigated and found the daytime worship team had been fasting every day for a week as they were so hungry for God's presence. And that was the difference. It wasn't the vocals, not the instruments, not even the talent, but it was the hunger for God that made a difference. When the team stepped on stage, there was real substance to their music. Now, R.C. Sproul said something interesting when it comes to contemporary music. 

He says, One of the things I hear all the time when I speak about worship with my friends who've disagreed strongly with my views of worship, and we'll talk about it, and I say, R.C., we've got to be able to reach Generation X. The old music doesn't cut it. They don't like it. 

I say they don't know it. And I say, can you imagine designing worship for one generation of people? One of the great things about hymnody in church history and the great liturgies of the past is that they reach across the centuries. They reach across classes. They reach across age groups. You know, the church was not invented for teenagers. 

The whole corporation, the whole corporate body. This is something that's very true. Look at songs like Amazing Grace or What a Friend We Have in Jesus or Even It Is Well With My Soul. These hymns do not just resonate with one generation, but everyone from the old to the young can relate to this music. And I believe the reason for this is because this type of music was not created to attract people, but rather to worship God. 

Now, R.C. Sproul then referenced the story of Cain and Abel. And for those who aren't familiar with the story, Abel kept flocks and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord, and Abel also brought an offering, fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering, he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. Now, we all know Cain's actions after this, as he committed the first ever murder on the earth. 

Regarding this, R.C. Sproul said, What if your worship is offensive to him? What if my worship is displeasing to him? Well, let me answer that question. That's not just a rhetorical question, ladies and gentlemen. 

If my worship is displeasing to him, then I've got to change my worship, and I've got to find out what kind of worship is pleasing to him. End quote. Think about the importance of music in your own life. Music softens our hearts and allows God to speak to us. Music is a channel of divine blessing, comfort, and strength. Even in the depths of suffering, we can turn our hearts and voices to lovely music provided by the hand of God. Have you ever stopped to consider the power of music? 

Have you ever had an experience where you hear a song on the radio, and then you find yourself remembering things from your life, or even experiencing emotions from when you first heard the song? Music is a powerful force. It gets our attention, grabs our hearts, and changes our souls. As I was doing some research on the effects of music, here's what I found. Incredible, emotional, psychological, physiological, and even spiritual impact on a person. 

For example, here's just a few points. Listening to music decreases levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which releases anxiety. It causes your brain to release dopamine, a feel-good chemical in your body. 

It can help you fall asleep faster, wake up less often during the night, leave you feeling more rested in the morning. Music promotes the production of an antibody called immunoglobulin, which helps your immune system and can even attack viruses and bacteria. Music causes blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow and improving cardiovascular health. So many of the most important events of our lives have musical associations. 

Couples have their song, which generally refers to a favored piece of music that has been particularly meaningful to their relationship. The power of music is displayed in other ways as well. Music has been used on the battlefield to boost morale and give soldiers the emotional strength to fight. Music is not a matter to be taken lightly. You'll be amazed at the difference that worship music will make in your home. 

It creates an atmosphere that welcomes the presence of the Holy Spirit and consequently the peace that only God can bring. All music is inspiring in one way or another. Some music inspires work. Some inspires love. And some worship. Inspiring music reveals God and points us to Him. Music is meant to help us worship with all our might. When was the last time you worshiped with all your might? What kind of atmosphere can we create if we begin to sincerely worship Jesus Christ? What kind of atmosphere can we create if we begin to speak, read, hear and play the Word of God? Exodus 33, verse 14 reads, And He said, Every time we pray, every time we open the Word of God, every time we open our hearts and worship, we are creating an atmosphere. We are inviting God's wonderful presence to be made known among us. 

And when He does, it has transformative power. The presence of God chases away every evil and unclean spirit. It casts out demonic influences. It brings peace and revival. It awakens our spirit. 

It fills our hearts with joy. Have you ever found that your environment and surroundings have an influence on you? You may have had an experience where you find yourself behaving differently depending on the crowd you're with. We can be very religious around our religious friends. We can be or appear to be very prayerful when we're among real prayer warriors. And we can be very secular around our secular friends. Now, the reason for this is that as human beings, we are easily influenced. 

We are very shapeable and we can easily adapt to situations, different environments and different people. Granted, some can do this better than others, but the principle remains the same. This is why the Bible warns you about how bad company corrupts good habits, because we can be influenced by those around us. Now, we are also easily influenced by our senses. 

In other words, the things we see, hear, smell, taste and touch influence and shift our lives in ways that we are mostly unaware of. Now, if spiritual forces wanted to try to influence you, what methods do you think they would use? Of course, they would try to influence you through your senses, through the things you see, through what you hear, and even what you smell, taste and touch. And if you're a bit skeptical about how you could be influenced spiritually through smell, taste and touch, you need only to look at some of the occultic rituals out there which involve all sorts of ungodly activities. Now, the thing about our senses is that they are open spiritual portals. In other words, both good and evil spiritual forces can access us through those means. Based on what we choose to enter through our senses, we can feed either the light or the dark within us. We can feed our spirit man that is hungry and thirsty for Jesus Christ, or we can feed the flesh, the carnal man that longs for pleasure and selfish gain. Now, in order to be ready for spiritual warfare, we need to understand how do people allow the devil access into their hearts, minds, bodies and homes? How do we create space for him to operate in our lives? 

The answer is pretty simple. We let him in. The devil cannot access a closed door, but an open door is an invitation. 

Some of the doors that we leave open for the devil are the things that we watch and see. We consume more media content than any other generation in history. With streaming services in abundance, we have access to more shows, movies and content than ever before. But so much of that content is stuff that should never cross our eyes as believers. So much of the media content is full of violence, sex and other things that are contrary to God's word. 

One study showed that the average American has seen 200,000 acts of violence on television by the age of 18. What kind of foothold could the devil get on you with that kind of exposure? Desensitization. A feeling that it's not that bad. Perhaps he prepares you not to have as much of an issue with others behaving violently. 

Or perhaps you begin to make excuses for your own acts of violence. Think about it. Could the devil really attempt to desensitize you so that you can tolerate lewd sexual acts outside of the parameters that God has established? Yes, he could. Could he change the very cellular makeup of your brain chemistry through what you're watching repeatedly? Yes, we give the devil access to all of that by what we allow into our eyes. The internet provides another avenue through which our eyes give us access to the devil. Numerous studies have concluded that social media is one of the leading causes of unhappiness in the world. Through this wonderful tool, the internet, Satan has been able to gain a foothold, exposing our eyes to indignities, violence, pornography. 

You would be amazed to find out how many people suffer from social media-driven anxiety and depression. For too many of us, our eyes are the primary and most powerful avenue Satan uses to get into our homes and lives. Another powerful way the enemy gains a foothold in our lives is through what we listen to, what we hear. Music is a powerful spiritual medium that can open us up to receive the spirit of God or the spirit of the enemy. Like visual content, music technology has made amazing strides that has given us access to more music than ever before in history. If you are on any music streaming platform, you literally have access to almost every song ever recorded. However, also like visual content, much of popular music is not edifying or uplifting. 

Instead, it is filled with violence, promiscuous sex, rebellious spirits, and foul language. Anyone that listens to music knows that it is a spiritual experience. Music gains access to your inner self in a way that other things cannot. The devil absolutely uses this medium to gain access to our hearts and minds. Some other ways the devil gains access to us are unhealthy friendships and relationships that lead us down ungodly paths and into ungodly practices. How many young people turn to drugs and alcohol because of peer pressure? How many start engaging in sinful sexual practices because of the ungodly company they keep? 

This is yet another avenue through which the devil gains a foothold. Many people are unaware that what we take in, what we feed on, what we continuously hear and watch, it all has a spiritual effect on us. Some of these things we take in close us off and shut down our sense of awareness in the spirit. We become complacent, comfortable, and blind to the schemes of the enemy, and this really puts us in a state of vulnerability for the devil's attacks and influences. However, godly things, the Word of God, prayer, hearing the Word of God, this all works to strengthen and quicken our spirit. And in turn, we become stronger Christians, bold Christians, Christians who are vigilant against the enemy. 

So how do we protect ourselves against the devil's influence? The Apostle Paul gives us the answer in Philippians 4, verse 8. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. We must guard the doors of our senses and only consume those things that are pure, godly, and that direct our minds and hearts to God. In the same way that the devil gains access to us through the medium of our senses, God can gain access to us as well if we put ourselves in the position to hear him. If we watch content that is edifying, inspiring, and builds up rather than tears down, it can bring us closer to God. If we listen to music that glorifies God and brings us hope and joy, then it can bring us closer to God. If used for holy purposes, these things will also protect us from the influences of the enemy. 

Let us follow the counsel of Scripture and direct our minds to the things that are pure, lovely, commendable, and worthy of praise. Then our minds will be fortified against any attacks from the enemy. As Christians, we believe that God can and does warn us when we are in danger or when we need to make changes in our lives. Oftentimes, God can and does warn us through Scripture. God's word is a powerful tool for guiding us and warning us of potential dangers and pitfalls. In 2 Timothy 3, 16-17, the Bible says, All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 

God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. God's word has several warnings concerning every area of your life. When it comes to your heart, God's word tells you to keep it with all diligence, for out of it come the issues of life. When it comes to the people around you, God's word in Romans chapter 12 tells us to do all that we can to live in peace with the people around us. When it comes to your thoughts, God's word tells you to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. When it comes to your attitude, God's word gives us the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. When it comes to how we live our lives, the Bible contains several warnings about the consequences of sin and disobedience, as well as guidance on how to live a life that pleases God. 

For those living in sin, we are warned that the wages of sin is death. For those who are filled with pride, we are warned that pride comes before a downfall. For those who are living in rebellion, we are told not to harden our hearts. For those who are unforgiving, the Bible warns us about the dangers of unforgiveness and bitterness. So all throughout God's word, we have been given these warnings, warnings that are meant to guide us through life and keep us on the straight and narrow. Now another way that the Lord warns us is through the Holy Spirit. God speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, who guides us and convicts us of sin. In the book of John, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would guide us into all truth. The Holy Spirit can be that still small voice that speaks to you and convicts your heart of sin. John Piper once said about the Holy Spirit that, He is the way that God speaks into our lives and directs us into the path of obedience. In addition to this, God can use the circumstances in our lives to warn us or guide us in a different direction. 

For example, we may experience a series of setbacks or obstacles that make it clear that we are on the wrong path. Or perhaps God may close a door that we thought was open to us. In Romans 8, verse 28, Paul writes, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Even difficult circumstances can be used by God to guide us towards His will for our lives. God's hand is in every detail of our lives, whether we feel like it or not. And so, in conclusion, God can warn us in a variety of ways, including through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and circumstances. As Christians, it is important to be open to God's guidance and to seek His wisdom in all areas of our lives. The Lord has a plan for each of us, and we can trust that He will guide us and warn us along the way. "
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Speaker 1: Now here we have to not only be careful, we have to be super careful. 

Speaker 2: What you are about to hear is just one of many false doctrines in the world out there. And if you find any church or any pastor who teaches this kind of doctrine, be warned that it is not sound doctrine. It's very popular these days to hear about the law of attraction and manifesting things, but this isn't something Christians should be involved in. 

R.C. Sproul is about to explain what pantheism is and according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, I quote, Pantheism may be understood either a. positively as the view that God is identical with the cosmos, i.e. the view that there exists nothing which is outside of God, or b. negatively as the rejection of any view that considers God as distinct from the universe. End quote. In a nutshell, pantheism is a doctrine which identifies God with the universe. 

Speaker 1: Because this brings us so close to the edge of pantheism that confuses the creator and the creature and said everything in the universe is God. All is God. God is all. Which is a wicked and pernicious blasphemy. It's the very essence of idolatry when you identify the creation or part of the creation with the very being of God. 

Speaker 2: Now, he then goes on to tell us that ancient idolaters would worship the storm and refer to it as the storm god or the sun god. But in biblical categories, God was in the storm, but God was not the storm. God was in the wind, but God was not the wind. 

Hollywood has made it so popular to refer to the sun god or the moon god, but you and I should be wise to see that this is erroneous doctrine. It's extremely important to pay attention to the doctrine you are following. Throughout scripture, we find numerous instances where God lovingly warns his people of impending danger and judgment. God's warning to Noah. In Genesis 6, we encounter the story of Noah and the Ark. God warned Noah of the impending flood, instructing him to build an ark for the salvation of his family and the animals. Despite facing ridicule and disbelief from others, Noah obeyed God's warning and was saved from destruction. 

Just as Noah listened to God's warning and found safety in the ark, we must heed God's warnings in our lives to avoid the destructive consequences of disobedience. Jonah's warning to Nineveh. In the book of Jonah, we read how God sent Jonah to warn the city of Nineveh of impending judgment due to their wickedness. Despite initially resisting God's call, Jonah eventually obeyed and delivered the warning to Nineveh. 

Remarkably, the people of Nineveh repented and God relented from bringing judgment upon them. Just as Nineveh heeded Jonah's warning and repented, we must listen to God's warnings and turn from our sinful ways to avoid his righteous judgment. Jesus' warning to the churches. In the book of Revelation, Jesus gives warnings to the seven churches, urging them to repent and return to their first love. These warnings address issues such as lukewarmness, compromise, and spiritual apathy. Jesus warns of the consequences of failing to heed his words, including being spewed out of his mouth. 

Just as the churches were warned by Jesus to repent and return to him, we must take heed of his warnings in our own lives and strive to remain faithful and obedient to his commands. The Parable of the Ten Virgins In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins, five of whom were wise and five foolish. The wise virgins were prepared with oil for their lamps, while the foolish virgins were unprepared. When the bridegroom arrived, the wise virgins entered the wedding feast, but the door was shut to the foolish virgins who were not ready. Just as the wise virgins were prepared for the bridegroom's arrival, we must be spiritually prepared and vigilant, lest we be caught unprepared and shut out of the kingdom of God. And so Jonah, Noah, and the ten virgins. These are all examples of people who have taken heed of God's warnings. 

But what about us? What are the warnings that we should take heed of? Well, you're about to hear some of the most serious biblical warnings concerning the last days. 

Let's dive in. First, John 2, verse 18 says, Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that Antichrist is coming, so now many Antichrists have come. Therefore, we know that it is the last hour. So take two things away from this verse. The Antichrist is coming, and many Antichrists have come. Here we are being forewarned that the great opposer is coming. But what does the Bible mean by many Antichrists? 

Many? Could there be more than one Antichrist? Well, 1 John 4, verse 3 says, And every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you heard was coming, and now is in the world already. So the Bible clearly states that any spirit that refuses to confess Jesus Christ is not from God. And the key part from this verse is that it says, This is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you heard was coming, and now is in the world already. 

So here's what we can establish. There is the Antichrist. There is the spirit of the Antichrist, and this spirit of the Antichrist is already in the world. And it's a spirit that refuses to confess Jesus Christ as Lord. It refuses to acknowledge Jesus Christ as King. 

Now take a moment and think. In this world today, can you not see the spirit of the Antichrist operating? Are there not people, establishments, and institutions that now refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ for who he is? They refuse to acknowledge him as the Son of God. They refuse to acknowledge him as the way, the truth, and the life. 

They even refuse to acknowledge that he died and rose again. This is the spirit of the Antichrist in operation. Now the next warning can be found in Revelation 12 verse 12, which says, Now I want to emphasize the last sentence in this passage of scripture. 

We need to take this seriously in this day and age. We need to be a people who abide in God's presence, always, because there is eternal consequences when we are outside of God's will. You see, the devil is always looking for opportunities to lead people away from God, especially in these last days. He is intent to direct people onto a path of destruction. That's why you see the increase in evil nowadays. And by evil, I mean evil in every sense. 

In entertainment, throughout society, and even in many of the ideologies that are pushed out. This is all because the devil has great wrath and knows his time is short. Moving on, the Bible in 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 4 says, Think about that for a moment. The God of this age, the God of this world, Satan has prevented unbelievers from seeing the light of the gospel. Now, in case you didn't know, the devil is very influential on this earth. Whether you see it or not, whether you believe it or not, the devil can and has influence on the ideals, opinions, and standards in this world. That's why the Bible says, The devil has his tentacles in the world's philosophies. They are in so many institutions. 

And you may think, well, how exactly does he do this? Well, look at the driving force of many, many major companies. It's money. 

Money has become a God, an idol to many people, including the bosses of many major corporations. They will track your movements, watch what you're watching, analyze what you click on. Some even take your personal information and sell it with the objective of what? Money. Money is the number one objective. Money is the only objective for so many institutions in this world. Yet the word of God says, The love of money is the root to all evil. 

This is just one example. But you see, the God of this world, the devil, he blinds unbelievers so that they don't see that things like money have become an idol. Their career can be an idol. Material things can be an idol. All of these things can be and are used by the enemy to blind the minds of unbelievers. Another strong warning can be found in Matthew 24, verse 12, which states, Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. When Jesus came to fulfill the law, the law was consolidated into two commands. 

To love the Lord with one's whole heart, with all your soul and with all your mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. And so naturally the absence of love would be a telltale sign of the end of days. As we can see today, in many parts of the world, lives are no longer valued. There is a lack of human compassion, a lack of kindness between people. Jesus commanded us to love others as we love ourselves. People's failure to give adequate love to others is simply a reflection of their failure to love even themselves adequately. 

But how can one truly love oneself without appreciating the love of God towards us? Furthermore, the Bible in Ephesians 5, verse 15 to 16 says, Be very careful then how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. What does that mean? What does the Bible mean when it says the days are evil? What does it mean when it tells us that the days are filled, filled with evil? 

I believe you only need to look at the state of the world today. The devil is attacking the very essence of our lives and future. He's attacking us in clever ways. He's stealing people's time. He's occupying their thoughts. 

He's keeping their eyes from seeing the truth and he has closed their ears from hearing the truth. And what I mean when I say this is that people don't have time for God anymore. They don't have time to sit down and study the Bible consistently. They don't have time to pray anymore. 

Speaker 3: I'd like to bring your attention to an article published by CBN. The headline read, The Satanic Temple Planning More After School Clubs in Response to Good News Clubs. Here's what the article says. In Memphis, Tennessee, controversy arose following the announcement by TST of its intention to start an after-school club for children aged from kindergarten through the fifth grade at a local school. June Everett, a minister at the Satanic Ministry and campaign director for the After School Satan Club, emphasized that the club's activities are benign. 

We're not sacrificing children or killing baby goats, Everett said in a video posted on the social media platform X. The club intends to teach children about nature and science, portraying Satan as a symbol of kindness and sharing. Let me just pause here for a second and highlight what is being said here versus what the Bible says. TST, the Satanic Temple, say they intend to portray Satan as a symbol of kindness and sharing. However, the Bible says Satan is the father of lies. The Bible says Satan's goal is to steal, kill, and destroy. The Bible says Satan prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. And once again, TST wants to portray Satan as a symbol of kindness and sharing. 

But the Bible says in Isaiah 5, verse 20, Now keep all of this in mind as we go back to the article. TST, which currently has 10 after school clubs in 6 states, started these initiatives as a counter to the Child Evangelism Fellowships, CEF, 3000 Good News Clubs in the US, and 80,000 worldwide. The mission of the Good News Clubs is to share the gospel with students after school. Recently, a Kansas school district approved the first high school Satan club proposed by TST. 

While the initiative has been met with opposition, including a petition with over 8,000 signatures, The club has fulfilled all requirements for registration and is set to start meeting in the coming weeks. So let me ask, if the Temple of Satan is really something good and wholesome for children, why are they only targeting schools that have after school clubs teaching about Jesus? Could it be that the devil is trying to establish these after school programs simply to make a stand against Christianity? When the Bible tells us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, this is what we're seeing. This is how these battles manifest themselves. You are hardly ever going to look into the sky and have your spiritual eyes opened to such an extent where you see the battle between demons and angels taking place. 

That will most likely not happen. What will happen is that you will begin to see strange things happen where good is now being called evil and evil is now being called good. Do you ever turn on the news or take a peek at your favorite online news outlets and think, what is going on? It seems that more and more lately, we find ourselves throwing our hands up in the air in response to where society is heading, from our conservative, non-religious friends, to our brothers and sisters in Christ. We all are in disbelief of how low morality has been sinking lately. Anyone with a shred of decency in them is starting to feel more and more out of place in the world today. 

Godly values or any values for that matter are being tossed out the window daily. We look around us at the people who seem to be okay with it all, as we scream, Don't you see what's happening? But the silence proves to us that few people actually care or see how we are approaching terribly wicked times. 

That apathy can sometimes make us think that we are the crazy ones. The Bible did tell us that the last days would be like the days of Noah. This pre-flood era is known for being violent and sinful. 

That is why God intervened and sent a global flood. Jesus, when speaking about his return, said, As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Matthew chapter 24 verse 36 to 37 reads, But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, Not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. So how do we interpret what Jesus is saying here? 

How do we make it relevant in this day and age that we live in? Well, Noah was a righteous man. He was a righteous man living in a time when the world was filled with sin. Society had become perverse and wicked. 

People preferred to do things their own way. An evil was rampant in the hearts of many. Let me stop there and ask a few questions about this current day and age that we live in. Are we living in a time where the world is filled with sin? Has society become perverse and wicked? 

Do people prefer to do things their own way? And is there evil in this world today? As I continue, I want you to apply what the days of Noah were like and compare them to today. Now, before the flood and while Noah was building the ark, he spent years and years and years reaching to the people and no one responded. People ignored the warnings that God's judgment is coming. People ignored the calls to repent. Now, let me ask you, how many people can access the gospel today, but choose not to? 

How many people hear the gospel today, but choose to ignore it? I am sure that when Noah preached and after some time when people didn't see the flood coming, I believe he would have been mocked by some and persecuted even. Now, in this day and age, are Christians being mocked? 

Are they being persecuted? We get another good insight into the sinful mind of man as we get closer to the return of Christ in 2 Peter chapter 3. From verse 1 to 3, the Bible says, Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle, in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder, that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the Holy prophets and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, knowing this first, that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts. When people hear about God, the Bible, or wholesome and traditional values these days, what do they tend to do? 

You guessed it, scoff. Why do people scoff at the very principles that we hold dear? Is it because they would rather follow their own sinful desires than follow after Christ? The devil has people convinced, tricked, and absolutely hoodwinked today that their sin is good, and God is somehow bad. Most people don't even see that their sin is sin. Most people have been tricked into thinking that the sin which harms them is good for them. Furthermore, the devil has planted the lie in people's minds that God is some restrictive tyrant. What people do not understand is that it's not only the fact that God hates sin and that we should avoid it, it's also that those very sins people want to cling to are what destroy us in the end. The Temple of Satan is not alone in this train of thought. All around the world today, society seems to be doing everything in its power to stand in the way of people learning about Christ. More and more we see society accepting men, even promoting lifestyles, ideologies, and activities that are directly against God. Why does the Bible say in Proverbs 4, verse 23, Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 

Look at that, the Bible says above all else. Why? Why is it that the heart should be guarded so closely, so diligently? Well, I believe that Satan, the serpent of old, is after our hearts, especially in these last days. The plan of the enemy is to attack your heart, it's to infiltrate your heart so that you would be consumed with everything but God. 

The Bible tells us that the spirit of Antichrist is already in operation in this world. And think about that for a minute. There is so much deception today. Entertainment is deceiving, appearing to be good when there is an evil agenda. 

Music is deceiving. It's sounding good, but there is an evil agenda behind it. Some churches are deceiving. They have a form of godliness, but there is a subtle evil. And in these last days, you'll begin to see more and more mockers and scoffers of the gospel appear. 

2 Peter 3, verse 4 says, They will say, Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation. For they deliberately overlooked this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water, and through water by the word of God, and that by means of these, the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. But by the same word, the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. The Bible says that in the last days, people will mock the return of Christ, as well as creation in general. People take for granted that God is long suffering, and they think that because he won't return this very second and judge their wickedness, he either doesn't exist or doesn't care. In this portion of scripture, the Bible tells us that they deliberately overlook the obvious works God has accomplished in nature. The handiwork of God is all around us in creation, and yet they choose to ignore it. Romans chapter 1 makes mention of this, and tells us that people are without excuse, because even by looking around in nature, it is obvious that God exists and made the world. Also, there is evidence of a global flood, and they chose to ignore that also. In the name of science, society comes up with all kinds of bizarre teachings that are contrary to God and common sense. 

This is all done in an attempt to pretend he does not exist. People are going to continue standing against all that we believe in. There is no changing that. What we can do is realize what exactly is going on, and wake up to the fact that sin is rampant in this world. And when we realize that, we must raise our banners high and sound the alarm. It is our duty as God's people to stand up to this wickedness around us. Stand firm on God's word. "
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Speaker 1: I'd like to offer a biblical perspective on the following headlines. Now I'd like to read a short extract from one particular article, and I quote, I think we can safely say that the Middle East powder keg is being ignited like never before. The fuse of the Gog-Magog war is beginning to burn, and here we see two of the key players heating up that the Bible says will attack Israel in the end times. In Ezekiel 38-5 we have Persia, modern-day Iran, mentioned, as well as four ancient nations that are located in modern-day Turkey. Iran and Turkey today are in the headlines with the will, the desire, the means, and the motivation to attack Israel. The article goes on to further say, these developments show that we're far down the road to the Gog-Magog war, and ultimately to Armageddon. It's another sign to us of the nearness of the coming of Jesus Christ. 

Now, the entire world seems to be collectively holding their breath. Many are concerned that world events appear to be setting the stage for an unprecedented attack on the nation of Israel. The attack prophesied by the prophet Ezekiel approximately 2,600 years ago. The battle of Gog and Magog described in Ezekiel 38 and 39 is perhaps one of the most debated events in biblical prophecy. Gog and Magog refers to the enemies against whom God will wage an apocalyptic war at the dawn of the Messianic Age. It's believed that Gog is a person who rules over the land of Magog. To who, what, and how of this battle is a contested area among some scholars, with all believing that the Gog and Magog battle is an invasion of some kind. 

But opinions differ on its participants, location, and timing. Biblical scholars also disagree regarding timing of the invasion. Some believe it will be just prior to the rapture of the Church and onset of the seven-year Tribulation. Others think it will happen between the rapture and the Tribulation. Some think it will be around the middle of the Tribulation. 

And the final camp thinks it will happen just prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. And so, according to the Bible, when Gog and his army attempt to overcome Israel, Gog will come to the rescue of his people, and will quickly annihilate the invaders by supernatural means. In Ezekiel 38, verse 18 to 22, we're given a picture of what will happen, and here are the details we're given. And it will come to pass at the same time when Gog comes against the land of Israel, says the Lord God, that my fury will show in my face, for in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath I have spoken. Surely in that day there shall be a great earthquake in the land of Israel, so that the fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all creeping things that creep on the earth, and all men who are on the face of the earth shall shake at my presence. The mountains shall be thrown down, the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground. I will call for a sword against Gog, throughout all my mountains, says the Lord God. Every man's sword will be against his brother, and I will bring him to judgment with pestilence and bloodshed. 

I will rain down on him, on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, flooding rain, great hail stones, fire, and brimstone. So this is just a glimpse of the God and Magog battle. But there's also another battle to come, the final battle at the end of the world between the forces of good and evil. Armageddon. 

The Bible tells us demonic spirits will gather all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon. John then tells us the scenes he saw in Revelation 19. Then I saw heaven opened and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named faithful and true, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. 

The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. 

He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a wine press. On his robe at his thigh was written this title, King of all kings and Lord of all lords. He further goes into detail to describe what he sees. Then I saw the beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathered together to fight against the one sitting on the horse and his army, and the beast was captured. And with him the false prophet who did mighty miracles on behalf of the beast. Miracles that deceived all who had accepted the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue. Both the beast and his false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of Burning Sulfur. 

Their entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the one riding the white horse. So what can we learn from past battles and those predicted to come? Firstly, war is not the biggest sign of the end times. 

It is one of the signs. The Bible places more of an emphasis on the rise of deception when it comes to the signs of the last days. Secondly, regardless of what comes, God always protects his children. 

God always defends those who have put their trust in him. And finally, Christians are not to pay attention to one sign over others, but the collective group of signs mark the beginning of birth pains as Jesus warned, but this is no reason to fear, because we know what is to come. 

Speaker 2: There is a theory out there that many believers think aligns with Bible prophecy. And this theory is that at the top level, if the Antichrist is really going to have rulership over the world for a certain period of time, then at a base level, there must be some kind of mechanism or system that enables him to control people. After all, the Bible does tell us that without the mark of the beast, you can't buy or sell. But what if the mark of the beast is not an actual mark that's imprinted on the skin? 

What if it's digital? Here are a few interesting articles. U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials. Around the globe, work on digital identity credentials is accelerating with the United States, the latest country, to take a step forward in development. Digital IDs are here, but where are they used and accepted? While millions of Americans have opted to use mobile IDs that can be carried on a phone, instead of physical identification in a wallet, many businesses and agencies, including law enforcement, don't yet accept them. 

What needs to happen next? WEF report discusses digital ID, behavioral credentials in Metaverse. A new report from the World Economic Forum suggests that digital ID is a cornerstone in the evolving concept of Metaverse identity, expanding beyond traditional digital identification to encompass a broad array of data and new forms of credentials. A further line reads, For those who are concerned about the growing prominence of digital ID among governments and NGOs like the World Economic Forum, the idea of using behavioral data for continuous authentication might be interpreted as a step towards constant surveillance, where every action in the digital realm could be tracked and analyzed, leading to concerns about loss of anonymity and autonomy. How Tony Blair's national ID dream is slowly becoming a reality. 

The building blocks for a national system are quietly coming together in Britain. Now by no means am I saying that a digital ID is the mark of the beast. However, what I am saying is that many believers are interpreting these incoming changes to the world as the foundation being laid to enable a figure like the Antichrist to come and seize control. 

Because think about it pragmatically. Revelation 13 verse 16 to 17 says, It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name. Without this mark, you can't buy or sell, so that means this mark is tied in with your money. 

No mark, no money. Now a lot of people underestimate how severe this regime is. If you're left behind and if you take the mark of the beast, you have literally pledged your allegiance to the devil. And people may think, well I'll refuse and just find somewhere to hide for the rest of my days, but this won't be possible because you will literally be unable to pay your bills, fill up the gas in your car or anything that requires a transaction. You won't be able to do any of that without the mark of the beast. Imagine a world where you have to choose between buying food or selling your soul. 

Imagine being completely cut off from society and forced to live off the land just to survive. This is the reality many will face. The Antichrist will literally oppose Jesus Christ in every way. If you think it's hard to be a Christian now, then the persecution that Christians will see when the Antichrist is in power will be unimaginable. 

When the Antichrist will come to power, he will mislead and deceive the masses. The mark will not simply be a means for survival and participation in society. No, this mark will signify allegiance to the Antichrist. 

This mark will be a person selling their soul to the devil. Now, there's no need to take this message as one of doom and gloom. Instead, let this message push you into the arms of Christ. 

Today, I encourage you to put Jesus first in your life. We must be diligent in studying the Word of God so that we can recognize the signs of the times and be prepared for what is to come. We In conclusion, the world after the Rapture will be a dark and terrifying place. 

I don't know about you, but I pray that the Holy Spirit will convict me daily so that I may always be ready, waiting, watching, and anticipating the return of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. The Bible is our invitation to the biggest event in all of history. First Thessalonians chapter 4 verse 16 and 17 in the amplified translation says, For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the blast of the trumpet of God and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain on the earth will simultaneously be caught up, raptured together with them, the resurrected ones in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. 

And so we will always be with the Lord. Now, I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to miss this. I wouldn't want to miss that glorious day when the Lord comes down from heaven and snatches his beloved church. 

He will do it suddenly quickly and without warning. The Bible said, For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the blast of the trumpet of God. When that trumpet sounds, where will you be? Will you be caught up in the sky to meet the Lord? When that trumpet sounds, what state will your heart be in? Will you be living in sin or waiting patiently, faithfully, prayerfully for the Lord? When that trumpet sounds, will it be a day of reckoning for you? Will you take into account the fact that you were given an invitation to this most spectacular and glorious gathering, but you didn't take enough care to read that invitation? Will it be a day where you fall to your knees in complete despair, asking yourself, How did I miss it? 

How did I get left behind? As you listen right now, I encourage you to take heed. Pay careful attention. The day of the Lord will come like a thief. It will come at a day in time unknown to anyone on this earth. But when that day comes, what a glorious and spectacular gathering in the clouds it will be. Don't miss out on the biggest event the world has ever seen. 

Speaker 3: I find it interesting that the Bible uses the words, Take heed. To take heed is to pay special attention. To take heed is to add an extra level of consideration than you would normally. I would like to submit to you this short passage of Scripture. Mark chapter 13 verse 28 to 33. Now learn this parable from the fig tree. 

When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near, at the doors. Assuredly I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray, for you do not know when the time is. 

We are to pay special attention when it comes to the return of Jesus. And how does one take heed, you may ask? Well the Bible says, take heed, watch and pray. Watch and pray. Saints, let me ask you a question. Are you watching? 

Are you praying? Are you observing that the Bible says, in the last days, perilous times shall come? The word perilous means full of danger or full of risk. So that means we should be observing for the days when there is danger in this world. Danger when it comes to our health as humans. Danger or risk when it comes to economy. 

Danger or risk when it comes to nature itself. Perilous times shall come. And in context to our two key words, we are to take heed. This parable, given to us by Jesus, is meant to serve as a warning to all of us. 

His return is near, at the doors. And so my message to you is, take heed because 2 Timothy chapter 4 tells us that a time will come when some will no longer tolerate sound teaching. They will no longer tolerate godly teaching. They will not be able to stand to hear the pure gospel of Jesus Christ. The pure, undiluted, unadulterated gospel of truth. A gospel that preaches repentance. So men will reject this sound teaching and instead they will live by their own desires. 

They will scratch their itching ears by surrounding themselves with teachers who approve of their lifestyles and tell them what they want to hear. Take heed, man of God. Take heed, woman of God. Do not fall into the trap of listening to a gospel that approves your sinful lifestyle. 

Speaker 1: What you are about to hear are some of the most serious biblical warnings concerning the last days. Let's dive in. First John 2 verse 18 says, Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. So take two things away from this verse. The antichrist is coming and many antichrists have come. Here we are being forewarned that the great opposer is coming. But what does the Bible mean by many antichrists? Could there be more than one antichrist? Well, 1 John 4 verse 3 says, And every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming. 

And now is in the world already. So the Bible clearly states that any spirit that refuses to confess Jesus Christ is not from God. And the key part from this verse is that it says, This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. 

So, here is what we can establish. There is the antichrist. There is the spirit of the antichrist. And this spirit of the antichrist is already in the world. And it is a spirit that refuses to confess Jesus Christ as Lord. It refuses to acknowledge Jesus Christ as King. 

Now, take a moment and think. In this world today, can you not see the spirit of the antichrist operating? Are there not people, establishments and institutions that now refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ for who he is? They refuse to acknowledge him as the Son of God. They refuse to acknowledge him as the way, the truth and the life. 

They even refuse to acknowledge that he died and rose again. This is the spirit of the antichrist in operation. Now, the next warning can be found in Revelation 12 verse 12, which says, Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time. Now, I want to emphasize the last sentence in this passage of Scripture. 

The devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time. We need to take this seriously in this day and age. We need to be a people who abide in God's presence. Always, because there is eternal consequences when we are outside of God's will. You see, the devil is always looking for opportunities to lead people away from God, especially in these last days. He is intent to direct people onto a path of destruction. That's why you see the increase in evil nowadays. And by evil, I mean evil in every sense. 

In entertainment, throughout society, and even in many of the ideologies that are pushed out. This is all because the devil has great wrath and knows his time is short. Moving on, the Bible in 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 4 says, In their case, the God of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 

Think about that for a moment. The God of this age. The God of this world, Satan has prevented unbelievers from seeing the light of the gospel. Now, in case you didn't know, the devil is very influential on this earth. Whether you see it or not, whether you believe it or not, the devil can and has influence on the ideals, opinions, and standards in this world. That's why the Bible says, the God of this world. The devil has his tentacles in the world's philosophies. They are in so many institutions. 

And you may think, well, how exactly does he do this? Well, look at the driving force of many, many major companies. It's money. 

Money has become a God, an idol to many people, including the bosses of many major corporations. They will track your movements, watch what you're watching, analyze what you click on. Some even take your personal information and sell it with the objective of what? Money. Money is the number one objective. Money is the only objective for so many institutions in this world. Yet, the word of God says, the love of money is the root to all evil. 

This is just one example. But you see, the God of this world, the devil, he blinds unbelievers so that they don't see that things like money has become an idol. Their career can be an idol. Material things can be an idol. All of these things can be and are used by the enemy to blind the minds of unbelievers. Another strong warning can be found in Matthew 24, verse 12, which states, because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. 

When Jesus came to fulfill the law, the law was consolidated into two commands, to love the Lord with one's whole heart, with all your soul and with all your mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. And so naturally, the absence of love would be a telltale sign of the end of days. As we can see today, in many parts of the world, lives are no longer valued. There's a lack of human compassion. 

A lack of kindness between people. Jesus commanded us to love others as we love ourselves. People's failure to give adequate love to others is simply a reflection of their failure to love even themselves adequately. 

But how can one truly love oneself without appreciating the love of God towards us? Furthermore, the Bible in Ephesians 5, verse 15 to 16 says, Be very careful then how you live, not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. What does that mean? What does the Bible mean when it says the days are evil? 

What does it mean when it tells us that the days are filled? Filled with evil. I believe you only need to look at the state of the world today. The devil is attacking the very essence of our lives and future. He is attacking us in clever ways. He is stealing people's time. He is occupying their thoughts. He is keeping their eyes from seeing the truth. 

And he has closed their ears from hearing the truth. And what I mean when I say this is that people don't have time for God anymore. They don't have time to sit down and study the Bible consistently. They don't have time to pray anymore. We are so preoccupied with chasing money, chasing houses, chasing our ambitions and businesses. And he is doing it so subtly by desensitizing the general population to evil. 

Speaker 2: The same is true for our Christian lives. 2 Timothy 4.7 says, Reading between the lines, this tells me that this life as a Christian is a journey. So how do you know if you're on the right road? How do you know that you're heading in the right direction when it comes to this journey as a Christian? 

And this isn't a simple question to answer because Jesus said in Matthew 7, verse 22-23, Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, I never knew you away from me, you evildoers. This says to me that many people will think they are heading in the right direction but they will be greatly mistaken. Many will think that they are on the right road when in fact they couldn't be further from the truth. So I'll ask once again, how do you know you are heading in the right direction concerning your relationship with Jesus Christ? The sad thing is that a lot of people wouldn't even recognize the signs that tell them they are heading in the wrong direction. 

Well, let me tell you what some of the signs look like when you're on the wrong path. One clear sign can be found in Romans 1, verse 24. Therefore, God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves. Society at this time was filled with people who wanted to live around a hedonistic philosophy. These people only lived to gratify themselves. 

There was no self-control. They lived in corruption and the Bible says God gave them up to the lusts of their hearts to impurity. So be careful, because when you find that you can freely sin with no conviction, no struggle, no remorse or guilt, then you are on a path that leads to eternal damnation. 

Be careful not to venture in this direction, because God can lift off his restraining hand and you have full expression of your sinful and shameful desires. So let me warn you, Proverbs 8, verse 20 says, I walk in the way of righteousness in the paths of justice. If you walk in any other way that's not righteousness, that's not in God's word, you are on a dangerous road. Any path that is against the teachings of Jesus Christ is the wrong road. So make sure the path you walk on is in alignment to the word of God. Make sure that the path you walk on is within the will of God. Any path that is not producing the fruits of the Spirit in your life, as stated in Galatians 5, verse 22 to 23, that path is not worth walking on. The Bible says, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. 

Against such things there is no law. So be warned, man's way ends in despair, but God's way never ends. It simply takes you to a destination where the Lord will wipe away every tear from your eyes. A place where death will be no more. Grief, crying, and pain will be no more. Man's way leads to destruction, but God's way leads to eternal life. Man's way is not profitable for your soul, but God's way will see you enjoy treasures in heaven. So be aware, what direction are you heading in? "
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Speaker 1: Prophetic things are happening all around the world today, and many people are not paying attention. This is why it's so important to have a biblical worldview. Every believer should be aware of what is happening in this world, because a lot of it matches up to end-time Bible prophecy. 

So let's dive in. Number one, the spirit of Antichrist. The Antichrist spirit is running rampant in this world today. 

Look at what's happening in many places around the world. If we go over to China, in 2022, CBN reported that China is reportedly rewriting the Bible and calling Jesus a sinner. And then, in a separate publication, we find out that, in April 2021, Chinese authorities arrested 10 Christians for selling and distributing Bibles in Ho-Hot, a capital city of Inner Mongolia. 

One of these believers who was captured was Ban Yan-Hong, and he was sentenced on April 15, 2024, to five years in prison for illegal business operations, or illegally selling and distributing Bibles to Christians in Inner Mongolia. If you go over to the state of Louisiana, one article reports, every public classroom in Louisiana, from elementary schools to colleges, will be required to display the Ten Commandments starting in January under a new law signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry on June 19. The law, the first such legislation in the nation, is already being challenged by parents and several groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union. They say the measure is unconstitutional and filed a lawsuit against it on Monday. If you go to the UK, you'll come across headlines like this, Church of England dropping word, Church, to be more modern. 

And this, young adults in the UK open to Bible ban, and a line from the article states that a recent study in the United Kingdom found that nearly a quarter of young Brits are open to banning the Bible, agreeing with a ban on books containing perceived hate speech. How about today's music? Here are a few lyrics from world-renowned rapper Eminem. In a song called Evil, he says, Then in a song called Lucifer, he says, This is just one artist, but I'm simply giving you a few examples that illustrate just how aggressive the spirit of Antichrist is operating in this world. So many things are pitched and accepted, and even celebrated in this world when, in reality, these things are anti-God. The Bible warned us in 1 John 4, verse 3, saying, And every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God, and this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming and is now already in the world. Notice how we're told that this evil spirit is in operation. 

It's active already. And now we can see that the spirit of Antichrist is operating with greater intensity. You will see the great apostasy, many people who turn away from the faith. You will see more and more false prophets in operation, with large congregations listening to doctrines of demons. Moving on, the second prophetic thing to note is the groundwork being laid for a one-world leader such as the Antichrist to take center stage. 

Here are a few interesting things to note. U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials. Around the globe, work on digital identity credentials is accelerating with the United States the latest country to take a step forward in development. Australia passes digital ID bill. The legislation will establish an economy-wide digital ID system and allow for financial organizations and providers to apply and join the government's digital ID platform. The benefits of this system will be a stronger and more secure ecosystem for users online. 

And if you go over to Europe, there are some people in Sweden who have started having microchips inserted into their hands. The Antichrist will be in power of a globally linked economy, one where he will be a one-world dictator that controls the means of commerce. And for people to pledge allegiance to him, he forces people to take a mark because without this, you cannot buy or sell. The groundwork is most certainly being laid for a one-world leader. The third prophetic thing happening is the hearts of many growing cold. 

This is something that we can all see unfolding before us. 2 Timothy 3 talks about the last days, and I feel as though the theme of the chapter is captured in the first verse because the Bible says, but mark this, there will be terrible times in the last days. The amplified translation says, but understand this, that in the last days, dangerous times of great stress and trouble will come, difficult days that will be hard to bear. 

As you read through the chapter, several things become clear. In the last days, there is a total rejection of God in this world. Anything the word of God stands for will be rejected. 

There will be a time when people will want to have their ears tickled. They will want a gospel that gives the blessing, but doesn't require repentance. They want a gospel that preaches prosperity instead of sacrificial living. And there is a lot of this now. 

A lot of people prefer to have their ears tickled instead of receiving the pure gospel that will penetrate the heart and challenge every sinful behavior in your life. Now to add to the corruption that will be in the world, 2 Timothy 3 tells us that there will be a total breakdown of society because people will be treacherous, rash, slanderous, brutal, disobedient to parents, abusive, and without self-control. No rules, no moral absolutes, no restraints of any kind. Everyone will do that which is right in their own eyes and woe to the person who dares to question anyone's lifestyle choices. Now verse 5 says that people will have a form of godliness but deny its power. Have nothing to do with such people. This is the age of religious rebels. Men and women who have the outward appearance of godliness but deep down in their hearts, they are filled with sin and deceit. Religious rebels will ask all of the right questions but watch their actions because they will follow all of the wrong answers. 

Religious rebels may go as far as quoting scripture but their hearts will be far from God and even further from his word. At number 4 we have wars and rumors of wars. The bible told us that in the last days, perilous times will come. And the word perilous means dangerous. It means threatening times will come. So we should not be surprised when the world falls into an alarming state. Jesus warned us about wars and rumors of wars to come. He warned us that nation will rise against nation. 

In the news today, every other story is almost always about the potential for a world war, the reporting of a potential conflict or the reporting of an existing conflict. But I would like to tell you that in these uncertain times, you should not be worried because God's word has already told us the future. We know what is to come. 

We know how it all ends. We don't have to worry because God's word tells us in Luke 21, verse 28, when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads because your redemption is drawing near. We don't have to worry because Matthew 6, verse 25 to 26 says, That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life, whether you have enough food and drink or enough clothes to wear. 

Isn't life more than food and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food and barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. 

And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are? The fifth and final prophetic thing that is happening that I would like to highlight is the incredible growth of technology. In the past, Mark Zuckerberg has said, holograms of digital things will be commonplace in the near future. In the future, not too far from now, you're going to walk into a room and there are going to be as many holograms of digital things for you to interact with as there are physical objects. Is it crazy to picture a day when people don't go to church but instead a hologram image of the pastor can be seen right there in their living room preaching? With the development of AI, it's not far fetched to see a day where someone will just say to an AI platform, I want a sermon by Charles Spurgeon talking about the love of God. And then boom, there it is, a hologram of Spurgeon delivering a sermon all powered by AI. Don't get me wrong, AI can be used for good when it comes to Christianity, especially entertainment. AI can enable more Christian producers to publish cinematic and godly content and help people move away from the secular and sinful entertainment options out there. 

But there is a danger. AI can also be used to feed you a lukewarm gospel, a sugar-coated gospel. All in all, as children of God, when we see these signs, we should always seek refuge in the Bible. God has told us about what's to come. God has warned us of the dangers ahead. But he has also promised to cover us, protect us, and fight for us as his children. 

So you and I should always have a biblical worldview, whereby we pay attention to what's going on in the world, but we are not affected when it comes to our peace or faith in God. 

Speaker 2: I credit all that I do to God. He's given me a gift, He's given me a drive to just want to continue to improve upon myself and I have a platform and I want to use it to glorify Him. 

And so, whenever I step on the track, it's always the prayer of God, let me be the vessel in which you're glorified, whatever the result is. I almost let go. 

Speaker 3: I was quiet at the edge of a breakthrough, but couldn't see it. That there would really have me, but Jesus came and grabbed me. He helped me close, so I wouldn't let go. God's mercy kept me, so I wouldn't let go. 

Speaker 1: After all of the controversy surrounding the opening and even closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, after all of the talk about mockery, satanic rituals, evil agenda, and blasphemy, isn't it just like God to raise people up from within the chaos? Isn't it just like God to still have people who are faithful enough to be a light in the darkness, to be salt in the earth? Think of it, the devil would love nothing else but to have every Christian believer caught up in the fanfare of what was done by the organizers or what wasn't done. 

However, can we take a moment and realize that despite the headlines, despite the outrage, there still arose brave women, brave believers who gave God all the praise despite being in a seemingly hostile environment. And this is what God does. He raises people. Noah lived in a society that was wicked, yet God raised him up to be a voice that proclaimed the gospel. Paul was called out from a life of violence where he persecuted Christians. 

Then he became a Christian himself. Whenever there is darkness, God will always raise people up who will be a testament of his power and they will become voices that give him glory. 

Speaker 4: Christians have been saying things like this. One article from a Christian publication reads as follows, and I quote, The opening ceremony of the Olympics is supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it was an abomination. It was supposed to be a festivity. Instead, it was blasphemy. 

End quote. Now Billy Graham once preached a sermon titled, What's Wrong with the World? And today I'd like to pose the same question to all of us today. What is wrong with the world? The answer is sin. Sin is what's wrong with the world. 

And dare I say the love of sin is what makes everything worse. The amplified translation of 2 Peter chapter 3 verse 3 says, First of all, know without any doubt that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires. A mocker is someone who jeers and scoffs at something. How many mockers do we have in this present day? 

How often are we seeing the Bible? Christianity being mocked. Every believer who knows their Bible should know that when we see the increase in the mockery of Christ, we're drawing closer to his return. 

When we see the moral decline of society, when we see evil being called good, and good being called evil, when the spirit of antichrist is so clearly at work, we're edging closer to his return. Recently, Elon Musk has been talking a lot about Christianity. In one interview, he recently said, while I'm not a particularly religious person, I do believe that the teachings of Jesus are good and wise. 

I would say I'm probably a cultural Christian."" Now more recently, following the Olympics controversy, Musk tweeted this, unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right. Christianity will perish. 

Here's why he's wrong. Christianity, true biblical Christianity, is not the practicing of a religion. It's the acceptance that Jesus Christ died for our sins. He rose again, therefore defeating the power of death, the devil and sin, so that in Christ, when we accept him as our Lord and Savior, we too would be saved from the wrath of God. Christianity is submitting to Christ as Lord. Now for anyone to say that Christianity will perish unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right, is literally saying that what Christ did on the cross was not enough. We need to add something to it. 

This is not the case. Christ's work is perfect, absolute and complete, regardless of what anyone thinks the Christian community needs to do. Secondly, the Bible has warned us that in the last days, scoffers and mockers will come. Everything we see happening today is not necessarily calling us to directly engage with those who mock Christ. But rather, when these things happen, believers see it as a confirmation of God's prophetic word. This then inspires us to evangelize even more, to demonstrate the love of Christ even more, to be brave in calling out sin even more. 

So it's not necessarily about engaging with the mockers directly. My third point to say, unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right, Christianity will perish. This implies that the devil wins. But the devil is a defeated foe. The Bible tells us his fate. Revelation 20, verse 10 says, And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of Burning Sulphur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night, forever and ever. 

The devil's fate has been sealed. He's no match for Christ. My fourth point is, Christianity has been attacked for centuries. Jesus himself was persecuted and crucified. The disciples suffered horrible deaths for the sake of Christ. The early church was persecuted by many, including Nero. And today there are many examples in movies and music where Christianity is mocked. However, Christianity has withstood all of the persecution and attacks for centuries. I believe if it were going to perish, it would have perished years ago. 

But it hasn't. And there is a reason for that. The reason is that Jesus Christ cannot be defeated. 

Now my final point is this. The Bible says in Matthew chapter 5, verse 14 to 16, You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden, nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand. And it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Jesus Christ is the light of the world. And if Christianity were to perish, then there would only be darkness on the earth. There would be no hope, no salvation, and no tomorrow. But this will not be the case, because the darkness of the world will never defeat the light of this world. And that light is Jesus Christ. 

Speaker 5: Have you ever felt like God placed a special calling on your life? Has your heart ever been tugged and pulled in a certain direction to such a point where you realize it's the Holy Spirit leading you? 

Have you ever noticed that you're particularly sensitive when it comes to discerning that which is from the devil, that which is from God? Today I want to discuss a few major dangers to people who have been called and chosen by God. The first dangerous area for a believer who's been called by God is found in this place that we call being comfortable. We love comfort, whether you're a Christian or not, whether you're a pastor or an atheist, whether you're a rock star or a janitor, we all love to be comfortable. It's natural, it's human. But the danger in being comfortable, or rather too comfortable, is that we get complacent so easily. 

So, so easily. In this world, in your everyday life, including in your career, being comfortable can very quickly lead you to be in the same box as being lazy. Because if there's no fire in your belly to work hard for something, if you're not focused and working towards something, this will lead to less success, less money, less skill, less recognition. But in your Christian walk, being comfortable leads to being lukewarm. We have to consciously choose to live with a fire in our heart for the Lord and know that everything we do is about Jesus. Everything we do is for Jesus. 

We have to. We must make sure that everything we do is unto Jesus. Everything we do is to better our relationship with the Lord. 

It's to give Him glory and praise. Now, it won't always be comfortable to do this. There'll be times where it means you have to sacrifice. There'll be times when you'll have to humble yourself. 

There'll be times that you'll have to serve. And if you're in a comfortable place, you'll be unable to do any of this. But if you have that fire in your belly, that fire in your heart for God, then your attitude will be the one that says, Lord, wherever you lead me, I will follow. So remember, it's a dangerous thing to be too comfortable as a child of God. It's not to say you can't be comfortable, but rather don't let your comfort mean that working for God, serving God, becomes an inconvenience. 

It should be a privilege to serve in the kingdom of God. And being too comfortable means that you see it as an inconvenience. Another dangerous area has to do with entertaining ungodly things and ungodly people. It's a dangerous thing to expose yourself to the ungodly, whether it's through friendship, thought, deed, however, it's dangerous. You open yourself up physically or in your mind or in your heart when you entertain things or people who don't fear the Lord. Now, don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with showing an unbeliever love. There's nothing wrong with demonstrating the love of Christ to people who have fallen away from the faith. 

Jesus did it. However, there's a thin line between being a witness and being a partaker. Here's what the Bible says regarding this. Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? That's 2 Corinthians 6, verse 14. Or what about 1 Corinthians 15, verse 33? 

Do not be deceived. Bad company ruins good morals. Or Psalm chapter 1, Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Now, do you see what I mean? It is a thin line between being a witness and a partaker. 

You can love them, but don't entertain them. Jesus was able to witness to the ungodly and befriend them without falling into ungodliness himself. We as human followers of Christ actually face a danger when we entertain too much ungodliness. 

There's a sinful nature in our flesh, and if you entertain ungodly things, you'll soon find them to have a strong appeal if you're not careful. You really do begin to act like the people you hang around most. You really do start to think similar to the minds around you if you allow them to infiltrate your heart by letting your guard down. There's a reason why the age-old saying stands today, If you lie with dogs, you'll get fleas. 

This saying has stood the test of time because it's absolutely true. As a Christian, ungodly surroundings, worldly environments, and ungodly people, they can all influence you and sink your ship if you expose yourself too much. Strive to be immersed in the things of God. 

Be alert. Be constantly feeding yourself the Word of God so that you can be the influence when you find yourself around the ungodly things and people in this world. My third point of danger is pride. It's a dangerous thing to have pride in your heart. Pride is a deadly sin. 

It will absolutely take you out of the will of God and keep you there. God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. We're told to humble ourselves before the Lord so that he will lift us up and do time. It's in his timing that we excel, and that's for the best because he knows what we need. He knows to wait until you're seasoned with wisdom. He knows to wait until you're seasoned with a bit more of a prayerful spirit. God knows to wait until you face certain hardships and develop stronger faith. 

In his timing, when he sees fit, he will bless you. People who get to high places without going through the dark and tough places first, they often lack empathy and understanding and humility toward others. God is wise and he knows the journey you have to go through to prepare your heart for the high points of your life. Do not get caught up thinking too highly of yourself because God will humble you. Proverbs 16 verse 18 says that pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. You are actually setting yourself up for God to bring you down if you find yourself up on your own pedestal. 

You are nothing apart from the God who created you and he wants you to acknowledge that in your heart. You really, truly have to make it a point to protect yourself against pride because it creeps in and takes a hold of you when you feel like you're doing great things on your own. Pride is easy to store up in your heart, so be vigilant. Ask the Lord to protect you from it because this world can present you with countless reasons to be prideful. But at the end of the day, pride will kill your spiritual life because it chokes out the need and desire for God in your life. So I encourage you to pray against this spirit. 

Be guarded against this spirit. The final point of danger I'd like to mention is being too busy for God. It's a dangerous thing to become so busy you cannot accommodate the Lord into your schedule. People these days seem to think that being ridiculously busy is somehow the way to be. It makes some people feel important, but there's no merit to just being busy for the sake of being busy. There's also nothing to gain spiritually if you're working all the time with no regard for your spiritual life. 

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? This mindset is a distraction to the Christians' walk with God. There's real danger in becoming too busy for God. 

Work, family, friends, hobbies, relationships, whatever life may bring. There are a world of distractions waiting for you in every corner of your mind. There are even people who can't even see they're distracted because the busy work is actually religious work. It's sad, but prevalent in Christians to get caught up in doing things for God while not spending any time with God. 

The personal relationship is actually being neglected while outwardly. It looks like you're thriving because of religious acts of work. I know of many Christians that do God's work, but they're starving for spiritual food in their personal lives. God wants us to serve for his purposes, of course, but don't let anything, even religious work, be a distraction to your actual relationship with God. 

He wants your real heart, your whole heart, and he wants it sincerely. Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Don't be distracted by the things of this world or even by good things that are not God himself. Let your life's work overflow from a heart of spiritual fullness where you walk with God, you talk with Him, you commune, and you fellowship with Him. I pray that each of these dangers are kept from your heart. I pray that you are mindful of any areas in your life that will potentially derail your walk with Christ, and may the Holy Spirit guide you always, so that you can live your life abundantly in Jesus and with purpose. "

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