Foreward

FOREWARD
This book is not a fictional account of someone’s opinion about Bible prophecy. This is a book of scriptural facts regarding Bible prophecy; which God has given in his Holy Word. As Jack Webb, star of the old television sitcom “Dragnet,” used to say, “We just want the facts, Ma’am.” That is all any Christian wants; the truth of God’s Word and not some man’s opinion.
I have preached messages on the subject of Bible Prophecy for all the forty-two years of my ministry; and many have requested that I put them in a book. This is that book.
1. The fulfilled prophecy of the past is proof that future prophecy will be fulfilled. That is why we can “know who holds tomorrow.” God holds our future and the future of all mankind in His Mighty Hand.
“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?” (Daniel 4:35)
2. No “names have been changed to protect the innocent.” The true character of the Antichrist is revealed; but, not his identity, as that is unknown. Satan is also waiting for the “trump of God” to announce the Rapture; as he knows at that time he can indwell the person who will become the Antichrist; and that he only has approximately seven years. You think it is tough to witness now? Think what it will cost Christians to witness during the Tribulation Period. Satan will do everything to hinder their witness then; just as he does now. During the Tribulation Period, if a Christian is caught, he will pay with his life!
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8)
3. The Tribulation Period begins immediately following the Rapture. The Rapture is the “Blessed Hope” of the Christian, and a judgment on those who have rejected Christ. Every dispensation begins with a covenant and ends with a judgment. Our responsibility during the dispensation we live in, Grace, is to win the lost.
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” (1 Peter 3:15)
4. There is no “Revival of the Roman Empire.” The Roman Empire was not a global empire, as the Antichrist’s Empire will be. The Antichrist’s World Federation of Nations is not the European Common Market, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, or any other “ism.” Many cities in the world sit on “seven hills,” and this is not a reason to assume the Antichrist’s Empire will be Rome, and the Pope will be the Antichrist. There is no evidence for this in God’s Word.
5. Two cities must be existing before the Tribulation Period begins. That is Jerusalem and Babylon. Babylon has never been destroyed; but, deteriorated away. A city of approximately 540,000 people is located within her confines today. God will destroy Babylon at the Battle of Armageddon.
6. God will restore Israel’s land—all of it! He will keep all the promises that He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Israel is Israel, and the Church is the Church. They are two different entities in God’s Program. Israel will have her promised 1,000 years of peace in the Kingdom with Her Savior, King Jesus, reigning on His Throne. Christians will be privileged to share in the blessings of the Kingdom, and reign as “Kings, and Priests.”
7. Six nations must be existing at the time of the Rapture, as they become allies in a battle against Israel, and swing into action immediately. They are: Russia, Iran (Persia) Ethiopia, Turkey (Togarmah), Germany (Gomer), and Libya. Assyria, Egypt, and Israel will be united in the Kingdom. The United States is not mentioned in Bible prophecy. Perhaps the Lord has deliberately refrained from mentioning the United States to allow us to exercise our free will to choose to trust Him and live for Him; or, choose to reject Him.
8. However, as we observe the moral decline all around us, it doesn’t look as if the United States of America even cares what the Lord thinks. Judges only “slap the hands” of criminals and sex offenders, turning them back out on our unprotected citizens. The Supreme Court sits and legalizes the murder of innocent children in the womb. They legitimize the rights of homosexuals and lesbians as an alternate lifestyle, and allow this to be taught in our schools, and not to be spoken against. Things are getting so bad, God may have to raise up Sodom and Gomorrah and apologize. No, God’s Holy Word says there is a punishment for Christ rejecters, and they will be sentenced at the Great White Throne Judgment to the Lake of Fire.
“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” (Matthew 25:41)
9. On the positive side. This does not have to be your future. I pray through the reading of this book that you meet the Savior, who holds the future in His Mighty Hand. Remember, the evidence shows that past biblical prophecy has been fulfilled to the letter, as you will see within the pages of this book. That means that tomorrow’s prophecy is just as secure, and those who trust in Jesus Christ as the complete payment for their sin, plus nothing, will receive eternal life. Then, you will know who holds your tomorrow. Is the Lord Jesus Christ your Savior?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
10. Am I predicting a date for the Rapture? Certainly not! No one can! How can a person predict a date, when God has not given one? Men have succumbed to the Devil’s delusion by predicting the date of the Rapture. After their books are sold, they apologize; but, keep the money! Then, there is a movie about a man who visited Hell and came back to talk about it. Also, there is another “fluke” who revealed his son’s experience of “going to Heaven,” while undergoing surgery; and, of course, published a book about it. Money is the name of the game, Folks!
I am not in the business of playing games for money; and my calling is to preach the Word of God. My prayer is this,
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. (Revelation 22:20