Understand the Times with Roger Oakland, January 1, 2009
Choosing the top twenty-five news articles for 2008 relating to the Bible and a biblical prophetic worldview was a very difficult process this year. There were so many significant items showing we are living in the last days. However, in looking over the hundreds of articles we posted during 2008, there are a number of obvious trends.
First, it is apparent, that a Christianity based on faith in the Word of God continues to be under attack from all angles. The emerging church continues to promote Roman Catholic experiences and contemplative eastern meditative practices. The gospel of Jesus Christ is clearly being redefined in order to prepare for a wide path that is open to people of all "faith."
Second, this wide path leading towards an ecumenical union with Rome shows that the Roman Catholic Church's "New Evangelization Plan" continues to be effective. Not only are the "separated brethren" being drawn back into the fold, it is apparent that the religions of the world are being drawn into a global plan that is uniting all religions for the cause of peace with headquarters in Rome. It is also important to note the role that "Mary - the mother of the Eucharist" and her son, the "Eucharistic Jesus" play in this global ecumenical agenda.
Third, Israel, God's Last Days time piece, continues to be in the news on a daily basis. Biblical prophecy unfolds as a plan develops by the enemies of Israel to wipe God's chosen people off the map.
Fourth, the global financial meltdown that occurred this past year has become a major factor in setting up a global economic and political entity that prepares the way for a global currency the Bible predicts lies ahead. Major political and economic leaders from around the world, including the pope, have called for a New World Order and a One World Economy this past year.
Thus current events indicate to us that a "three-legged stool= is presently under construction - a global government, a global economy and a global spirituality. While evangelical Christians in the past understood this scenario would be a sign of the soon return of Jesus Christ, the apostasy that has occurred over the past several years has blinded many from seeing the important prophetic signs that are being fulfilled.
Thus the reason, Understand The Times has chosen the Rick Warren DAVOS interview as the most significant news item for 2008 in light of Bible prophecy. The gospel of Jesus Christ that is clearly proclaimed in the Bible is now being replaced by a much more inclusive "social gospel" that is driven by the motive of "just doing good." This revised gospel is seducing millions of professing Christians into becoming part of the third-leg of the three-legged stool - the spiritual leg. In the future we expect to see various "interfaith- based" initiatives unfold that "evangelicals" will embrace thus playing an even more important role in forming the third-leg of the Last Days three-legged stool plan.
This is a time to take the warnings from God's Word seriously. It is important to follow Jesus Christ and His Word. The return of Jesus Christ is at hand. Take heed and be alert! Click here to see Understand the Times 25 Top Stories.
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