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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n The Trump Administration continues to push for a confederation of nations in the Middle East and Northern Africa:<\/p>\n 29 July 2018<\/p>\n The aim for the alliance of the six Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan is increased cooperation on missile defense, military training, counter-terrorism and developing regional economic and diplomatic ties, according to US and Arab sources quoted by Reuters.<\/p>\n The Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA) would, in part, counter Iran’s expansion in the region.<\/p>\n “MESA will serve as a bulwark against Iranian aggression, terrorism, extremism, and will bring stability to the Middle East,” a spokesperson for the White House’s National Security Council said. …<\/p>\n The US, Saudi Arabia and the UAE accuse Iran of destabilizing the Gulf region, involvement in the Syria and Yemen conflicts and increasing threats towards Israel. https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/us-bids-to-revive-arab-nato-alliance-as-part-of-measures-against-iran\/a-44866600<\/a><\/p>\n WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is quietly pushing ahead with a bid to create a new security and political alliance with six Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, in part to counter Iran\u2019s expansion in the region, according to U.S. and Arab officials.<\/p>\n The White House wants to see deeper cooperation between the countries on missile defense, military training, counter-terrorism and other issues such as strengthening regional economic and diplomatic ties, four sources said.<\/p>\n The plan to forge what officials in the White House and Middle East have called an \u201cArab NATO\u201d of Sunni Muslim allies will likely raise tensions between the United States and Shi\u2019ite Iran, two countries increasingly at odds since President Donald Trump took office. …<\/p>\n The administration\u2019s hope is that the effort, tentatively known as the Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA), might be discussed at a summit provisionally scheduled for Washington on Oct. 12-13, several sources said.<\/p>\n The White House confirmed it was working on the concept of the alliance with \u201cour regional partners now and have been for several months.\u201d 07\/27\/18\u00a0 https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-usa-gulf-alliance\/trump-seeks-to-revive-arab-nato-to-confront-iran-idUSKBN1KH2IK<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Last year Donald J. Trump promoted something similar:<\/p>\n May 21, 2017<\/p>\n President Donald Trump says the U.S. seeks a \u201ccoalition of nations\u201d in the Middle East with the aim of \u201cstamping out extremism.\u201d …<\/p>\n Trump is speaking in front of an audience of leaders from Arab and Muslim-majority nations.<\/p>\n He says the U.S. is prepared to stand with those leaders in the fight against extremists, but that those countries must take the lead. https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/middle_east\/the-latest-trump-gets-royal-treatment-from-saudis\/2017\/05\/20\/ea5fd262-3dc8-11e7-a59b-26e0451a96fd_story.html?utm_term=.5035b9fa6a26<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Donald Trump wants the Arabs and other Muslims to develop the military capability to defend themselves.<\/p>\n This sounds a lot like Donald Trump is encouraging the formation of the foundation of a confederation that one day will be led by one called the King of the South:<\/p>\n 40<\/b><\/span>“In the end times the southern king will attack him. The northern king will rush at him like a storm with chariots, horses, and many ships. He will invade countries, overwhelm them, and pass through their land. 41<\/b><\/span>He will invade the beautiful land, and tens of thousands will be defeated. But Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites will escape from his power. 42 <\/b><\/span>He will use his power against many countries. Even Egypt will not escape. 43 <\/b><\/span>He will control gold and silver treasures and all Egypt’s treasuries. Libya and Sudan will surrender to him. (Daniel 11:40-43, GTW).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The above shows that certain Arab nations, such as Egypt and Libya will not fair well (for more on Egypt, please see the article Egypt in Prophecy<\/a>). Some peoples who speak Arabic, but are not ethnically Arabic (like the Nubians\/Sudanese) will also not fair well–suggesting that the king of the South is supported by more than just those who are ethnically Arabic. <\/span><\/p>\n We are getting closer for an Islamic confederation to form consistent with the biblical prophecies about the final King of the South (Daniel 11:40). The King of the South will end up with a great army:<\/p>\n 25 And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him. 26 Yes, those who eat of the portion of his delicacies shall destroy him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down slain. (Daniel 11:25-26, NKJV)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n However, somewhat like the final Beast\/King of the North<\/a> power (Daniel 11:41-42), it looks like the Bible teaches that there will be some fragility and lack of total cohesiveness as the King of the South will apparently not be totally unified (cf. Daniel 11:41-42; 11:25-26). The plans devised appear to include the King of the South being ‘double-crossed,’ by some supporters (like Turkey).<\/p>\n That being said, US President Donald Trump signed what was hailed as the largest single US arms deal with Saudi Arabia yesterday (see Largest single arms deal in US history! Is Donald Trump arming part of the King of the South?<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n Inadvertently, Donald Trump seems to be helping lay the foundation for the coming prophesied King of the South.<\/p>\n As many of you are aware, this is not unexpected. Notice some of what I wrote about this in my book Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>:<\/p>\n Expect President Donald Trump to take steps that will help lead to the rise of the King of the South. …<\/span><\/p>\n Donald Trump supports the arming of various nations to defend themselves and not expect the USA to defend them. This suggests he would be supportive of the type of confederation that will lead to the formation of the final King of the South of biblical prophecy (Daniel 11:40-43).<\/p>\n (Thiel B. Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>. Nazarene Books, Grover Beach (CA), 2017)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is obviously happening.<\/p>\n Actually, world events have aligned with at least a dozen things I wrote would happen should Donald Trump get elected (watch Trump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> and\/or see Donald Trump in Prophecy<\/a>).<\/p>\n Notice what the Apostle Paul told Christians:<\/p>\n 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Although most do not properly understand and\/or overlook biblical prophecy and\/or do not really believe it, they are missing an important key of knowledge. Christians need to realize:<\/p>\n 10 For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. (Revelation 19:10)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n We in the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> \u201chave also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts\u201d (2 Peter 1:19, KJV).<\/p>\n Many will discount this, but astute readers will hopefully understand the ramifications of the truth (cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12; Revelation 3:7-22).<\/p>\n Some items of possibly related interest include:<\/em><\/p>\n The Prophesied \u2018Islamic\u2019 Confederation<\/a> Where is an Islamic caliphate prophesied? Will one happen? Should you be concerned about it? 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\nIs the Future King of the South Rising Up?<\/a> Some no longer believe there needs to be a future King of the South. Might Egypt, Islam, Iran, Arabs, or Ethiopia be involved? Might this King be called the Mahdi or Caliph? What does the Bible say? A YouTube video of related interest may be: The Future King of the South is Rising<\/a><\/span>.
\n5. The Sardis Church Era<\/a> was predominant circa 1600 A.D. to circa 1933 A.D. Discusses early history of the Seventh Day Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and COG-7th Day.
\n6. The Philadelphia Church Era<\/a> was predominant circa 1933 A.D. to 1986 A.D. The old Radio Church of God and old Worldwide Church of God, now the remnant of that era is basically the most faithful in the Church of God, like who hold to the beliefs and practices of the Continuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God<\/a>.
\n7. The Laodicean Church Era <\/a>has been predominant circa 1986 A.D. to present. The Laodiceans are non-Philadelphians who mainly descended from the old WCG or its offshoots. They do not properly understand the work or biblical prophecies and will face the Great Tribulation<\/a> if they do not repent. One video of related interest is 17 Laodicean Errors in Prophecy<\/a>.
\nHow To Determine If Someone is a True Prophet of God<\/a> There are many false prophets. How can Christians determine who is a true prophet? There is also a sermon-length video titled How to determine if someone is a true prophet of God<\/a>. Here is a related link in Spanish\/espa\u00f1ol: \u00bfC\u00f3mo determinar si alguien es un verdadero profeta de Dios?<\/a>
\nHow Will Middle East Peace be Brought About?<\/a> Can humans bring peace to the Middle East? Here is a link to a related video: Middle East Peace? When?<\/a>
\nWhy Terrorism? Is Terrorism Prophesied?<\/a> What does the Bible teach? Which nations may be affected? Here is a link to a related sermon: Terrorism, Christianity, and Islam<\/a>.
\nDifferences Between Islam and the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> What are some of the main differences? Are there any similarities? A video of related interest is titled: Islam: Any Christian Concerns or Similarities?<\/a>
\nLibya, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia in Prophecy<\/a> What is ahead for North Africa? What does the Bible teach?
\nGaza and the Palestinians in Bible Prophecy<\/a> What does the Bible teach about Gaza and the fate of the Palestinians? Here is a link to a related video: Gaza and Palestine in Prophecy<\/a>.
\nDamascus and Syria in Prophecy <\/a>Will Bashar Assad hold power as he has it? Does the Bible show that Damascus, the capital of Syria, will be destroyed? What will happen to Syria? Will the Syrians support the final King of the South that the Bible tells will rise up? Which scriptures discuss the rise and fall of an Arabic confederation? Does Islamic prophecy predict the destruction of Syria. This is a YouTube video.
\nEgypt in Prophecy<\/a> Does Egypt have a special role in end time prophecy? Will Egypt rise up and then be defeated. What does God teach will happen to those in Egypt? Here is a link to a YouTube video titled Egypt and End Time Prophecy.<\/a>
\nIraq, the King of the South, Armageddon, and Prophecy <\/a>What will happen to Iraq? Is it the prophesied Mystery Babylon? What is Armageddon and how does that have to do with Iraq? Here is a related video Iraq, Armageddon, & Prophecy<\/a>.
\nIran in Prophecy<\/a> Is Iran in Bible prophecy? If so, what does the Bible teach? What names, other than Persia, may be used to describe Iran? There is also a related YouTube video titled Iran In Prophecy<\/a>.
\nJordan in Bible Prophecy<\/a> What does the Bible show will happen to the inhabitants of Jordan? Will they escape and then be punished? A related video is titled Jordan, Petra, and Armageddon<\/a>.
\nThe \u2018Peace Deal\u2019 of Daniel 9:27<\/a> This prophecy could give up to 3 1\/2 years advance notice of the coming Great Tribulation. Will most ignore or misunderstand its fulfillment? Here is a link to a related sermon video Daniel 9:27 and the Start of the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
\nThe Arab and Islamic World In the Bible, History, and Prophecy<\/a> The Bible discusses the origins of the Arab world and discusses the Middle East in prophecy. What is ahead for the Middle East and those who follow Islam? What about the Imam Mahdi? What lies ahead for Turkey, Iran, and the other non-Arabic Muslims? An item of possibly related interest in the Spanish language would be: L\u00edderes iran\u00edes condenan la hipocres\u00eda de Occidente y declaran que ahora es tiempo para prepararse para el Armaged\u00f3n, la guerra, y el Im\u00e1n Mahdi<\/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>.
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2018, 2019, or 2020?<\/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 2018 o 2019? \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: Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2018?<\/a>
\nThe Times of the Gentiles<\/a> Has there been more than one time of the Gentiles? Are we in it now or in the time of Anglo-America? What will the final time of the Gentiles be like? A related sermon is available and is titled: The Times of the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span>
\nDonald 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 Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic?\u00a0 Two related videos are available: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a> and Donald Trump’s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.
\nTrump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well use a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’ to try to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump’s presidency. What is a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not? Dr. Thiel says that Bible prophecy can be trusted, despite the view of skeptics and others that either overlook or despise the Bible. This is a video.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a> This 188 page book is for people truly interested in prophecies related to Donald Trump and the United States, including learning about several that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 from the following link: Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a> This electronic version of the 188 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s Free<\/strong> Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to\u00a0Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n