My own approach to understanding current events, in the light of Bible prophecy, oftentimes involves a process which I have termed, End-forward analysis. In other words, I begin at some or another rather well defined future event or condition, as that is described in Bible prophecy, and then proceed in my thinking to work backwards toward the present, seeking all along to figure out, logically (with spiritual-mindedness), how that present conditions might reasonably contribute to, or culminate in, that future condition which I chose as my starting-point, as described in prophecy.
I believe there is much that can be discerned by means of such a process as I just described, with regard to the present global crisis related to the so-called pandemic.
Of course it is of primary importance to use as a starting point for such End-forward analysis, something in Bible prophecy that is neither obscure nor ambiguous but which is sufficiently straightforward and well defined so as to optimize the results of any such mental exercise. I will therefore use as my starting point, in this essay, a significant and still-future scenario detailed in Scripture, which is readily recognized by the rubric 'the mark of the beast'. Analysis follows.
The Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13:11-17)
The Bible very clearly reveals that throughout the three and a half years immediately prior to Jesus Christ's return (the so-called 'Second Coming') to inaugurate his Thousand-year reign (the Millennial Kingdom Age) on earth, there shall at that time be a unified, centrally-controlled, global, economic Order ~ encompassing the entire developed world. Quite literally, every single economic transaction throughout the entire developed world shall be controlled by one man (the "false prophet").
Our starting point, then, is the fact that a new, international economic Order must soon be instituted ~ albeit, one that will entail fatal coercion. A consideration of the probable mechanisms, of which, is instructive to our understanding not only the prophecy as such; but, it is furthermore helpful to our understanding of where we now stand with respect to the timeframe of that prophecy's likely fulfillment.
Technology required
It were impossible to control every economic transaction, worldwide, without: a) (super)computer technology; and, b) extremely high-bandwidth communications networks must also be in place, worldwide. Check. Check. There must also be some means whereby to monitor and control transactions at the "point of sale" (POS), i.e., at all retail checkouts. Check. All such technology is already in place. Furthermore, a global, digital infrastructure ~ if it is not now in fact complete ~ yet, it is certainly at hand. Still, something more shall be required in order to facilitate the level of total economic control described in Scripture. That "something" is related to social control.
Social control
The Bible states that the Mark of the Beast system shall be such that everyone who refuses to worship the "beast" shall be killed. In order to understand what that means, and how that might be enforced, it is first needful to understand what is meant by the word worship. Worship has nothing at all to do with singing songs, or dancing, or lifting one's hands, or waving flags, etc.. Here is my own definition of that word: "Worship means: The outward expression of one's inward allegiance".
The devil wants to be worshiped; he even tried to strike a bargain with Jesus for to worship the devil. In other words, Satan tried to buy Jesus's allegiance. The devil actually wants to be higher than God (see, Isaiah 14:13). Importantly, the devil cares NOTHING whether or not he may be loved: only, that his subjects must dutifully submit to his rule over them. In fact, the empire of darkness is not held together by any kind of love. Rather, it is fear and coercion that compels the demons to do the will of their respective master, all the way up the 'chain of command'. So shall it be during the coming Tribulation: the whole world will be compelled to "worship" ~ that is to say, to give their allegiance to ~ the "beast". Whomsoever will not submit will be killed.
But how will the "image" of the "beast" know whether, let us say, Billy, in Paducah, Kentucky, is conducting himself as a loyal subject of the Antichrist and his system? Shall the beast somehow have eyes and ears in every place throughout the world? Yes: one's own family members, friends and neighbors. What massive kind of shift must occur that will compel individuals everywhere to willingly betray their own family member(s) and/or their closest friends and neighbors ~ unto death?
History provides us with more than a glimpse of that. Throughout the past century and more, Communist societies have demonstrated the remarkably successful ability of a very few individuals to exercise control over massive populations. How do they do it? By means of fear and fatal coercion. The Antichrist system aligns very closely, ideologically and psychologically, with Communism.
Pandemic as an instrument of Social control
It should by now require no explanation regarding how effectual is the mere threat of pandemic, in the hands of those who are in position(s) of authority amongst various global regulatory agencies. Indeed, this so-called pandemic has really brought to light ~ for many who hitherto have been sleepwalking, as it were, through life ~ the reality of those agencies' reach and power; agencies such as: the World Health Organization (WHO); the Centers for Disease Control (CDC - which has counterparts or extensions beyond America); and ~ by no means least important, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Statistics are beginning to prove that this so-called pandemic is actually not more severe in terms of mortality rate, than have been other types of influenza outbreaks ~ none of which called for preemptively shutting down national economies.
Nevertheless, the damage has been done . . . and is still being done, especially, by way of putting the brakes on America's economic predominance.
In the process, "global elite" doubtless have profited greatly, in multifarious ways, from this grand exercise in global population control.
Probable outcomes
From the very earliest days of this crisis, I have said that when we emerge on the other side of this crisis the world is going to be a very different place. In what ways, do I suppose, will it be different? Foremost, and similarly as has been the case since the events of 9/11 (the attack on the Twin Towers): This crisis is going to be used (and is already being used in huge ways) as a pretext whereby to institute draconian laws and policies further curtailing human freedoms ~ especially, freedom of association and freedom of movement. I furthermore expect there will very soon arise a movement to compel forced vaccinations (a significant precursor, I believe, to prepare the world, psychologically, to receive the mark of the beast).
Things that will NOT happen
I'm going to cheat a bit, by introducing yet another 'future End-point' described in Bible prophecy ~ and then use that as part of this "End-forward analysis". The Bible foretells of two, great End-time Wars, namely: Ezekiel's War; and, the battle of Armageddon. Based upon my own studies, I believe that Ezekiel's War likely occurs at the beginning of the coming Tribulation; whereas, the battle of Armageddon doubtless occurs at the end of the Tribulation. Which suggests those great Wars occur about seven years apart; or, rather, that a period of global War shall span about a seven year period. Importantly, both of those coming wars shall involve numerous, powerful armies ~ national armies. Which means: a) (contrary to the mistaken teaching of so many would-be prophecy teachers,) there is NEVER going to be a "one-world government"; and b) there is not going to be a global economic depression (it requires massive funds to project military force, in global conflict); c) America is not going to be subjugated to the will of a global Communist cabal (at least, not before the Tribulation).
Interpreting the Timeline
In view of the foregoing brief analysis; where are we presently, on the prophetic timeline? In other words, how close are we to seeing the Rapture of the Church (followed by the coming of the Antichrist)?
- Global government vs global governance: Prophecy-watchers who are expecting the rise of a "one-world government", are greatly misled. We have already been living under a system of global governance throughout the past forty years or more. We are probably now about as close to world-government as may ever occur. In fact, I perceive a growing distrust and popular revolt against the notion of world government ~ as evidenced in the phenomenal rise of populist/nationalist fervor around the world. Thus, I expect that Nationalism vs Globalism may serve as the tinder, as it were, which will fuel the fires of forthcoming wars, above mentioned. The experiment of global government has been proved a failure, in every conceivable way. Even many (though by no means all of) the so-called elites, I believe, are increasingly disillusioned with the idea of global government. TIMELINE: We should not expect any prolonging of prophetic time; as the notion, that there yet must arise a one-world government in the End-time, is not taught in Scripture.
- Feasibility of instituting a new, global economic Order: Not only is it being widely called for, but as well the means whereby to implement a new, global economic Order is already well underway. Blockchain and digital currency technologies, are two important contributors to that movement. Multiple nations are desperate to move the world away from the so-called "petro-dollar" system. TIMELINE: The mark of the beast system will not be fully implemented until about midpoint of the coming Tribulation. Which means that nothing more needs to occur between now and the Rapture, with respect to the emergence of that new economic Order, which we should look for as a sign; we have signs enough that the time is now at hand.
- Similarity of Social conditions preceding God's past Judgments: I have written a great deal along the lines of comparing the Social conditions of this Age to the condition of societies past which suffered the wrath of God's judgment. In every former case (according to the testimony of God's Word), those societies were oblivious to the fact of their respective, impending doom. So it is, today. The spiritual condition of the world is indescribably worse than what most perceive that to be ~ tellingly, it is far worse even than what most professing Christians suppose it is. Which, that fact, is expressly given in Scripture as being a clarion sign of the nearness of Christ's return (see, 2 Peter 3:3-7). TIMELINE: If you are not earnestly looking and preparing for the soon return of Jesus Christ, then you are living on borrowed time....
No comments:
Post a Comment