{"id":39750,"date":"2016-12-12T16:00:20","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T00:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=39750"},"modified":"2016-12-13T05:40:54","modified_gmt":"2016-12-13T13:40:54","slug":"china-and-india-increasing-military-spending-confrontation-in-asia-or-time-of-the-gentiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/china-and-india-increasing-military-spending-confrontation-in-asia-or-time-of-the-gentiles\/","title":{"rendered":"China and India increasing military spending: Confrontation in Asia or ‘time of the Gentiles’?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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China is showing off a new military aircraft:<\/p>\n

December 12, 2016<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Emerging global powers China and India are set to drive stronger defense spending over the next decade, according to a new report released by IHS Markit. …<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“This is new for the region and is likely to increase military-to-military contact between states,” Craig Caffrey, principal analyst at IHS Jane’s, said in a release Monday.<\/p>\n

“Rising defense spending could therefore be indirectly responsible for increased tension within the region which in turn could spur faster budget growth,” he said.<\/p>\n

IHS said China’s defense budget is on track to almost double within 10 years, from $123 billion in 2010 to $233 billion by 2020.<\/p>\n

At that 2020 level, China’s defense budget would be about four times bigger than the UK’s and more than the combined spending of Western Europe.<\/p>\n

For its part India spent more than $50 billion on its military might in 2016, pushing Russia out of the top five biggest spenders. …<\/p>\n

Western Europe’s defense budget rose for the first time since 2009 and IHS Janes’ believes that trend will continue, estimating that roughly $10 billion will be added across the next 5 years. http:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2016\/12\/12\/china-and-india-set-to-drive-a-10-year-global-arms-race.html<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, we see that the most populous nations in Asia, as well as Europe, are increasing military spending. Perhaps it should be noted that Europe is doing more than the above report suggests.<\/p>\n

The Bible teaches that the time of Gentile domination is prophesied (Ezekiel 30:1-3, 34:25-30; Jeremiah 10:25; Luke 21:23-24; Revelation 11:2).<\/p>\n

The current world order, that has been dominated so long by the UK, USA, and their Anglo-Saxon descended allies–who are themselves descended from Jacob\/Israel– is in the process of changing.<\/p>\n

As the descendants of Jacob move further away from any semblance of biblical morality, we are getting closer to the rise and final time of the Gentiles.<\/p>\n

We are getting closer to the \u2018time of Jacob\u2019s trouble\u2019 (Jeremiah 30:7), also known as the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21 ) and the final time of the Gentiles.<\/p>\n

Despite what some seem to think, the Great Tribulation will initially mainly be directed to those who are descended from Jacob\/Israel and will be the final time of the Gentiles according to the Bible:<\/p>\n

6 Ask now, and see,
\nWhether a man is ever in labor with child?
\nSo why do I see every man with his hands on his loins
\nLike a woman in labor,
\nAnd all faces turned pale?
\n7 Alas! For that day is great,
\nSo that none is like it;
\nAnd it is the time of Jacob\u2019s trouble,
\nBut he shall be saved out of it. (Jeremiah 30:6-7)<\/p>\n

25\u2026 Gentiles, who do not know You\u2026they have eaten up Jacob, Devoured him and consumed him, And made his dwelling place desolate. (Jeremiah 10:25)<\/p>\n

23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. 24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Luke 21:23-24)<\/p>\n

2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months. (Revelation 11:2)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Notice that Jeremiah, Jesus (whose words are recorded in Luke), and John (who penned Revelation) are talking about the same time. Also notice that \u201cit is the time of Jacob\u2019s trouble\u201d and that the \u201cGentiles\u201d are dominating. These prophesies helps us realize those that are descended from Israel or have the name of Jacob (cf. Genesis 48:14-16) will be mainly be trampled by the Gentiles. One of the peoples that God says He will use to punish the descendants of Israel, Assyria (Isaiah 10:5-11), are a Gentile people\u2013they will normally lead during the time of the Gentiles.<\/p>\n

Notice also the following, where the remnant of Israel will be shamed, for a time, by Gentiles:<\/p>\n

25 \u201cI will make a covenant of peace with them, and cause wild beasts to cease from the land; and they will dwell safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods. 26 I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing. 27 Then the trees of the field shall yield their fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase. They shall be safe in their land; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the bands of their yoke and delivered them from the hand of those who enslaved them. 28 And they shall no longer be a prey for the nations, nor shall beasts of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and no one shall make them afraid. 29 I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they shall no longer be consumed with hunger in the land, nor bear the shame of the Gentiles anymore. 30 Thus they shall know that I, the Lord their God, am with them, and they, the house of Israel, are My people,\u201d says the Lord God.\u2019\u201d (Ezekiel 34:25-30)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The fact that the 6000 years God gave humankind to rule itself is about to come to an end, which means we are nearer to the final time of the Gentiles.<\/p>\n

Because of that, we are to expect wars, rumors of wars, and various sorrows (Matthew 24:4-8). And then the end of the nations of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies once the time of Jacob\u2019s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7), the great tribulation (Matthew 24:21) begins.<\/p>\n

Ultimately of course, there is good news as ultimately, the\u00a0Kingdom of God<\/a> will come and those issues will be gone (Revelation 7:16).<\/p>\n

With the second coming of Christ, the \u201ctimes of the Gentiles\u201d will at last come to an end. (Stump K. The Arab World in Prophecy. Plain Truth, December 1979, p. 38)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But a most terrible time will proceed Jesus\u2019 return:<\/p>\n

21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect\u2019s sake those days will be shortened. (Matthew 24:21-22)<\/p>\n

19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be. 20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect\u2019s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days. (Mark 13:19-20)<\/p>\n

23\u2026 For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people \u2026 until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Luke 21:23-24)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We are nearing the final time of the Gentiles and a time of great distress.<\/p>\n

As far as those in Asia go, Russia, China, and India are increasing their military spending–as are others in Asia.<\/p>\n

Yet, even though there will be issues, that will not end in massive, WWIII, confrontation between the Asians.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

Because the Bible tells of a time when there will be a confederation of the \u2018kings of the east\u2019 that will get together:<\/p>\n

12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.<\/p>\n

15 “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”<\/p>\n

16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon. (Revelation 16:12-16)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This will include Russia, China, India, Korea, Japan, and probably Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Things will one day dramatically change, militarily, in Asia, in terms of cooperation.<\/p>\n

Notice also the following:<\/p>\n

13 Then the sixth angel sounded: And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.” 15 So the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released to kill a third of mankind. 16 Now the number of the army of the horsemen was two hundred million<\/strong>; I heard the number of them. 17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision: those who sat on them had breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow<\/strong>; and the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths came fire, smoke, and brimstone. 18 By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed\u2013by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths(Revelation 9:13-18).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Only China, and possibly India and others in Asia (many of which will one-day align themselves with China and Russia against the European Empire), are capable of fielding a two hundred million man army. Thus, Revelation appears to be discussing an Asian role in the end-time prophecies.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, from a prophetic perspective, the colors of the Chinese flag for its navy and air force is military is red, blue, and yellow. Also, notice the colors of the insignia that many of its troops wear:<\/p>\n

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Those are the same colors mentioned in Revelation 9:17.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, consider that there were only about 100,000,000 males (including children) on the entire earth when God had the Apostle John pen the prophecy in Revelation 9:16 that a 200,000,000 man army would form (Rastogi VB, Kishore B. A Complete Course in ISC Biology. Pitambar Publishing, 1997, p. 24). This means, despite those who claim that the Book of Revelation was fulfilled centuries ago (see The Dangerous Rise of Preterists<\/a>), that the prophecy about the 200 million man army is for a time like we are now in.<\/p>\n

The USA, itself, tends to be focusing on how to deal with China and Russia and the Middle East, which is part of why it will not see what is prophetically happening in Europe. The current world order dominated by the USA, and formerly by the UK is being changed.<\/p>\n

The Bible shows that the time of Jacob\u2019s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7) is getting nearer\u2013and that will greatly affect the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand which have descendants from Jacob also known as Israel. The Bible also tells of the final time of the Gentiles. (Luke 21:23-24; Revelation 11:2), which means the time when the descendants of Israel will no longer dominate the world scene. We are getting closer to that time (see also When Will the Great Tribulation Begin?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Increased military spending in Asia and Europe will not end well for the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Armageddon<\/a> Dr. Thiel, from Tel Megiddo in Israel, discusses Armageddon, some of its history, and what the Bible says about it. Is this the place where forces in the world will gather to fight? Will they fight here or is the related battle somewhere else. Dr. Thiel answers these questions and more.
\nChina, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Genesis and Chinese Characters<\/a> Where did the Chinese people come from? This article provides information showing that the Chinese peoples must have known about various accounts in the Book of Genesis up until their dispersion after the Tower of Babel. Here is a link to a version of this article in Spanish: \u00bfPrueban los caracteres chinos la exactitud de la Biblia?<\/a>
\nChina, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: The Sabbath and Some of God\u2019s Witness in China<\/a> When did Christianity first come to China? And is there early evidence that they observed the seventh day sabbath?
\nIndia, Its Biblical Past and Future: Any Witness?<\/a> The Bible discusses the origins of those of Indian heritage.\u00a0 This article quotes the Bible and also discusses some of the witness to India throughout history and what is happening in the 21st century (including those in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka).
\nIndia and the Beast of Revelation 13<\/a> Do biblical, Catholic, and even Hindu prophecies suggest that many in India will follow, for a while, the Beast and False Prophet\/Antichrist? Here is link to a related YouTube video Will People in India Worship the Beast of Revelation 13?<\/a>
\nRussia and Ukraine: Their Origins and Prophesied Future<\/a> Russia in prophecy. Where do the Russians come from? What about those in the Ukraine? What is prophesied for Russia and its allies? What will they do to the Europeans that supported the Beast in the end? There is also a video sermon available: Russia in the Bible and in Prophecy <\/a>and a video sermonette available: Ukraine in Prophecy?<\/a>
\nIs Russia the King of the North?<\/a> Some claim it is. But what does the Bible teach? Here is a link to a video, also titled Is Russia the King of the North? <\/a>
\nEzekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? A related video is available titled Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?<\/a> Another could be Russia, Iran, Syria, & the Bible (Code)<\/a>.
\nAsia in Prophecy<\/a> What is Ahead for Asia? Who are the \u201cKings of the East\u201d? What will happen to nearly all the Chinese, Russians, Indians, and others of Asia? China in prophecy, where? Who has the 200,000,000 man army related to Armageddon? A YouTube video of interest may be Is China THE Threat to the United States of America?<\/a>
\nThe Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy<\/a> Is there a Eurasian union that will be formed? Is one being formed right now? Are any leaders working on that in the 21st century? Does the Bible teach that there will be a Eurasian union? If some type of Eurasian union is formed, who might it benefit and who will it destroy? A related video would be Is The Eurasian Union Rising?<\/a>
\nAnglo \u2013 America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a> and British are the Covenant People<\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nDo You Know That Babylon is Forming?<\/a> How is the final Babylon forming? Are Protestants such as Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland are endorsing something dangerous? Could Pope Francis be the ‘False Prophet’ that the Bible warns against? Is an antipope expected to endorse a one-world religion? Here is a link to a related written article In Vatican City: New Babylon more openly forming!<\/a>
\nEuropa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a>
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to three related sermons: The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a> Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2024 or 20xx? There is also a video titled The 6000 Year Plan: Is the end of humanity\u2019s reign almost up?<\/a> Here is a link to the article in Spanish: \u00bfTiene Dios un plan de 6,000 a\u00f1os?<\/a>
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2017, 2018, or 2019?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede comenzar la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n en 2016 o 2017? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter video is: Will the Great Tribulation Start in 2017?<\/a>
\n<\/a>Donald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill?\u00a0 Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill?\u00a0 Could a Donald Trump presidency be apocalyptic?\u00a0 A related video is titled: 13 Ways President-Elect Trump is Apocalyptic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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