{"id":63356,"date":"2020-07-08T15:30:53","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T23:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=63356"},"modified":"2020-07-09T04:42:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T12:42:00","slug":"bin-10-realistic-ways-the-war-of-gog-and-magog-can-ignite-tomorrow-cogwriter-the-bible-takes-a-different-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/bin-10-realistic-ways-the-war-of-gog-and-magog-can-ignite-tomorrow-cogwriter-the-bible-takes-a-different-view\/","title":{"rendered":"BIN: 10 Realistic Ways the War of Gog and Magog can Ignite Tomorrow; COGWriter: The Bible takes a different view of wars and rumors of war"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Breaking Israel News<\/em> (BIN) posted the following:<\/p>\r\n

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Analysis: 10 Realistic Ways the War of Gog and Magog can Ignite Tomorrow<\/h2>\r\nJuly 8, 2020<\/blockquote>\r\n
The war of Gog and Magog, is a final battle prophesied in the Book of Ezekiel which consists of a type of \u2018End of Days\u2019 World War that ushers in the final redemption. But could a third world war really be on the horizon? When looking at the in rise international hostilities taking place worldwide between nations, the notion of such an apocalyptic battle seems to be an extremely realistic scenario. The following is a list of international hostilities that if erupt simultaneously, can spiral into a Third World War. https:\/\/www.breakingisraelnews.com\/154428\/analysis-10-realistic-ways-the-war-of-gog-and-magog-can-ignite-tomorrow\/<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No, “the War of Gog and Magog” cannot possibly start tomorrow, nor is it World War III. The “War of Gog and Magog” does not start until well after Jesus returns. For details and scriptures, check out the article: Ezekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> BIN is basically a Jewish news source. Partially because of that, it tends to overlook most New Testament prophecies which provide clarification on many points, as well as overlooking prophecies in the Old Testament.<\/p>\r\n

With that in mind, let us briefly look at each of the “Ten Realistic Ways” BIN seems to think that WWIII can start tomorrow.<\/p>\r\n

1. China vs America<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

While there are problems between China and the USA, the Bible does not predict this as what we would call WWIII, as for example, it is not the King of the North<\/a> that is prophesied to take over the USA (cf. Daniel 11:39).<\/p>\r\n

That being said, China could actually assist the coming European King of the North<\/a> in this, and may very well be granted some or all of American allies Australia and\/or New Zealand (watch Are Chinese threats against Australia for real?<\/a> and\/or see Australia and New Zealand in Prophecy<\/a>). China has been displeased with Australia, not only in the past, but this year as well (see\u00a0Another of the \u2018Five Eyes\u2019 backing USA position? UK reverses course on Huawei<\/span> <\/a>\u00a0and Australia Warns Citizens They Risk Arbitrary Detention While Traveling Through China<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

2. China vs India<\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n

While China and India have border and other tensions (see India and China clash: Start of WWIII?<\/a>), this is not going to lead to WWIII. India and China are basically “kings of the east” (cf. Revelation 16:12-16). And because of prophecies related to a coming 200 million man army (Revelation 9:13-18), ultimately, China and India will be on the same side of a coming massive war.<\/p>\r\n

3. North Korea vs South Korea<\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n

Yes, there are tensions between the two. However, because they are both “kings of the east” (cf. Revelation 16:12-16), they ultimately will be together (see Korea in Prophecy, Any Witness?<\/a> ). Any conflict between them is NOT WWIII.<\/p>\r\n

4. Egypt vs Turkey<\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n

Although the Bible does show a separation coming between Egypt and Turkey, it also shows that they will align together for a time (cf. Daniel 11:40-43) under the direction of one called the King of the South<\/a>. So, no, any conflict between them before that is not related to WWIII.<\/p>\r\n

5. Turkey vs Greece<\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n

While there has been conflict between Turkey and Greece for centuries, no, their conflict is NOT about to lead to WWIII. When Turkey separates from Egypt as is shown in Daniel 11 (see also Turkey in Prophecy<\/a>), Turkey will temporarily be aligned with Greece.<\/p>\r\n

6. Egypt vs Ethiopia<\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n

While Ethiopia is having internal unrest with hundreds killed and thousands arrested in the past week (see https:\/\/apnews.com\/761ba72fed4ba76cabbcbfadebced6bd<\/a>), the conflicts between it and Egypt are not the cause and the two are not about to start WWIII. Though with the rise (Daniel 11:40) and demise (Daniel 11:40-43; Ezekiel 30:1-8) of the King of the South<\/a> there could be further conflict. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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7. Russia vs Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Despite international pressures, because of prophecies related to the Medes (Jeremiah 51:11; Isaiah 13:1, 17-19), the Bible points to at least parts of Ukraine ultimately aligning with Russia, at least for a time. See also Russia and Ukraine: Their Origins and Prophesied Future<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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8. Lebanon vs Israel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

The immediate situation between Lebanon and Israel is not WWIII. However, Lebanon would be expected to be part of the confederacy of Psalm 83:4-8 which will be against Israel (Judea, Ephraim, and Manasseh). The Psalm 83 confederacy, with a mention on “Gebal” representing Lebanon, is discussed in the article: Is the Future King of the South Rising Up?<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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9. Hamas vs Israel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

The immediate situation between Hamas and Israel is not WWIII. That being said, the Bible points to lands that Israel now controls ending up with those of Gaza and\/or other Palestinians (cf. Jeremiah 25:17-29; see also Gaza and the Palestinians in Bible Prophecy<\/a>). Hamas is also expected to be part of the confederacy of Psalm 83:4-8.<\/p>\r\n

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10. Iran\/Turkey vs Israel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

A lot of conflict has been taking place between Israel and Iran (e.g. \u2018Yet Another Explosion at Iranian Nuclear Site\u2019<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

Iran, along with Syria, looks prophesied to damage Israel (Isaiah 22:6-8)–but that is not WWIII. Turkey is expected to be part of the confederacy of Psalm 83:4-8, which will help lead to WWIII. But that is not yet.<\/p>\r\n

As far as WWIII goes, the Bible shows that the coming King of the North<\/a> will destroy those who are perceived to have the strongest military might and apparently divide up their land:<\/p>\r\n

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39 Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain (Daniel 11:39).<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

The strongest fortresses in the world belong to the USA and to a much lessor extent, its English-speaking allies (for a more detailed explanation of why the USA and its Anglo-allies are involved, as well as the dividing of their lands, please see USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> <\/span> and Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a>). Some would call this attack World War III<\/em><\/a> (WWIII).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After Daniel 11:39 happens, that King of the North<\/a> will destroy a confederacy of nations in the Middle East and North Africa that are currently dominated by Islam:<\/p>\r\n

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40 “At the time of the end the king of the South shall attack him; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries, overwhelm them, and pass through. 41 He shall also enter the Glorious Land, and many countries shall be overthrown; but these shall escape from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the prominent people of Ammon. 42 He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape. 43 He shall have power over the treasures of gold and silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt; also the Libyans and Ethiopians shall follow at his heels.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

The destruction of the King of the South<\/a> by the King of the North in Daniel 11:40-43 is also shown in Ezekiel 30:2-8. Ezekiel 30:2 ties this in with the final time of the Gentiles, which also ties in with the Great Tribulation (see also When Will the Great Tribulation Begin?<\/a>)–this invasion happens after the Great Tribulation has begun (cf. Ezekiel 30:2).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The attacks in Daniel 11:39-43 could be considered to be WWIII. Various Roman Catholic prophecies about a “Great Monarch” seem to be looking forward to the coming King of the North<\/a> (for details, see The Great Monarch: Biblical and Catholic Prophecies<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The old Radio and Worldwide Church of God put out the following related to WWIII in the last century:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Germany and World War III<\/strong> … Germany is … going to spark World War III! Notice the prophecies! “O Asshur, the rod of Mine anger,” declares God. Here is a prophecy concerning Germany \u2014 the descendants of Asshur today! “The staff,” says God, “in their hand is Mine indignation. I will send him against an hypocritical nation (that is, Israel \u2014 America and Britain today), and… I will give him a charge to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets” (Isaiah 10:5-6).<\/blockquote>\r\n
Our sins are mounting to heaven itself. And God is going to punish us by the very nation whom we have tried to buy for an ally! It is God who is going to permit the revival of Germany \u2014 this time in a gigantic union of 10 European powers united with a great religious power \u2014 to punish us in World War III. We won two major wars against Germany in one generation. But the third time God is going to punish us as we have never been punished before! The sword of war is going to strike us “the third time” (Ezekiel 21:14), and we are going to be led away captive to Assyria and to all nations (Isaiah 11:10-12). (Hoeh H. GERMANY in Prophecy! – Part 2. Plain Truth, January 1963).<\/blockquote>\r\n
If you were God, and the nation of Israel had rebelled against you, and you wished to punish them for that rebellion -and you were going to use another nation<\/em> as a rod in your hand to punish them-what nation would you<\/em> pick? What nation would be best equipped <\/em>to deal the crushing blow, that would grind us under its heel in cruel oppression until we turned our hearts to God and asked Him to forgive us for OUR sins, and asked Him to save us? The nation God picked was Germany!<\/em><\/blockquote>\r\n
Just as the modern nations of the United States and Great Britain are referred to in the Bible as Israel, so the modern nation of Germany is referred to as ancient Assyria! \u2026 \u201cO Assyrian, the rod of MINE anger<\/em>, and the staff in their hand is MINE indignation<\/em>, I WILL SEND HIM against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath (rebellious Israel) will I give him a charge (command), to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets<\/em>\u201d (Isa. 10:5,6). Yes , God is going to rake the nation of Germany as the head of a United Europe into his hand as a club<\/em> to punish the nations of Israel for their rebellion against Him! Howbeit he meanth not so, neither does his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy<\/em> and cut off nations not a few\u201d (vs. 7). Germany, those living in Germany, even the German government, may not yet know that they are going to join in a treaty with the Russians to destroy the United States and bring it to its knees-it is not in his \u201cheart\u201d to think so, but on the other hand it IS in his \u201cheart\u201d to destroy-the very characteristic of the Assyrian, the modern German, is a harsh, cruel, iron, dedication to militarism and destruction!<\/em> This is just the kind of nation God needs to use as a rod in His hand to punish His people!<\/blockquote>\r\n
Does this then mean that the Germans at the head of a United Europe do have a spiritual mission to perform? Does this mean that they are right<\/em> in claiming to be the \u201cDefenders of the West\u201d and the champions of Christianity!?<\/blockquote>\r\n
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God\u2019s Destiny for Germany<\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n
Despite the fact that it is God who will use Germany to destroy America, Germany must be destroyed as well for HER rebellion against God<\/em>\u2014\u201cI will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. For he saith, by the strength of my<\/em> hand I have done it, and by my<\/em> wisdom; for I am prudent!\u201d (Is. 10:12,13) The leaders of a United Europe, when they succeed against the United States, will begin to think THEIR prudent planning, THEIR wise ideas and THEIR powerful might<\/em> have made them successful! They will not realize that they have only been used as a base<\/em> tool of destruction in the hand of the Almighty God! \u201cShall the axe boast itself against him that hews therewith? Or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod<\/em> should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood\u201d (Isa. 10:15).<\/blockquote>\r\n
God explains here that despite the fact that He has used<\/em> Assyria to punish Israel, Assyria is also <\/em>rebellious against His law and government, His way, and since it will magnify itself against the very God of creation, as Dan. 11: 36 and 37 explain, GOD WILL HAVE TO PUNISH IT FOR THIS.<\/em> So GOD<\/em> says, \u201cThe Lord of hosts has sworn. saying, Surely as I have thought<\/em>, so SHALL IT COME TO PASS: and as I have purposed<\/em>, so SHALL IT STAND; That I will break the Assyrian in my land<\/em>, and upon my mountains TREAD HIM UNDER FOOT: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their (the Israelites) shoulders\u201d (Isa.14: 24,25). Just shortly before Jesus Christ Himself intervenes in this world\u2019s affairs. He will take another nation as a punishing club in His hands and punish the proud Assyrians,<\/em> the modern Germans at the head of the United States of Europe. \u201cBehold, I will stir up the Medes<\/a><\/em> against them, which shall nor regard silver; and as for gold they shall not delight in it \u2026 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children. And Babylon (the modern resurrected and revived Roman Empire, dominated by a fascist Germany), the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees\u2019 excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah!\u201d (Is. 13: 17-19.) \u2026<\/blockquote>\r\n
Since God himself<\/em><\/a> has pronounced a curse on modern Israel, and is going to hand us over to the Assyrians, it is evident that we CANNOT TRUST in the American way of life either!<\/em> Nothing is left outside these three great systems and powers on earth, under man, except Anarchy! MAN\u2019S ONLY HOPE LIES IN TURNING TO HIS CREATOR GOD!<\/em> \u2026 YOUR only hope<\/em> as an individual is to turn to God-to the Living Creator who is working our events here below on this earth-who is very concerned about <\/em>YOU, who promises you safety from these horrible times to come! Heed the warning given by Jeremiah! The only \u2018Way to escape these Jure prophecies of God is by REPENTANCE- nationally or individually! (Hill DJ, God\u2019s Destiny for Germany. Plain Truth, March 1962, pp. 28-29)<\/blockquote>\r\n
Now the Germans are not the master race. They are a race of orderly people who are very great producers of certain mechanical things, have very great talents in certain directions. They are a people who have been down and out after World War I. And Hitler came around and raised them up with the idea that they are better than any other people on earth, and he practically had them hypnotized. I think a great many people in Germany today realize that, and I don\u2019t think you find very much of Hitlerism in Germany today. However, it\u2019s coming in a little different way today. Once again, they are right on the verge of raising this thing up once again. (Armstrong HW. Mark of the Beast. Sermon, December 11, 1982. http:\/\/www.hwalibrary.com\/cgi-bin\/get\/hwa.cgi?action=getsermon&InfoID=1333986018)<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Germany has already risen up economically. Now, Germany is starting to rise up militarily. Germany is signaling that it is working towards dominance. Notice, for example, the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\r\n

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10 German \u2018New World Order\u2019 Moves<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Are German leaders serious about putting together a new world order that is dominated by Germany? At least ten statements made by Germany\u2019s current Foreign Minister Heiko Maas point to this. Does Germany want Europe to have a military which is independent of the United States? Have German elites concluded that Germany is too small to have a sufficiently dominate influence in the world without European nations to align with it? Are steps being taken to dethrone the US dollar as the world\u2019s primary reserve currency? Are statements by US President Donald Trump helping push Germany and Europe together? Is there an \u2018Alliance for Multilateralism\u2019? Is there any United Nations\u2019 connection? Could a German-dominated Europe be the Beast of Bible prophecy? Does Isaiah 10 point to Germany being used by God against powers such as the United States? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Here is a link to our latest uploaded video: 10 German \u2018New World Order\u2019 Moves<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We made a few BibleNewsProphecy videos related to Germany and the European military:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Germany and World War 3<\/a> Could preparations for WWIII have begun? German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron called for a European army to be independent of the USA and NATO. One of the reasons was to be able to protect against the USA. Is the fourth German Reich in progress? What does the Bible teach about Germany, Europe, and WW3? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters in this video.<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is a link to the sermonette video: Germany and World War 3<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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PESCO and a Great European Army<\/a> In November 2018, French President Macron called for a “true European army” because of China, Russia, and the USA. Some others in Europe have echoed that sentiment. On November 9, 2018, US President Donald Trump called that an insult, but the next day said that the USA wanted “a very strong Europe.” Emmanuel Macron referred to Donald Trump as “my friend” and indicated a desire to strengthen Europe’s military spending. In December 2017, 25 European nations agreed to be part of a military alliance called PESCO. Europe also has NATO and IEI. Will Europe end up with “a great army”? Has Donald Trump’s announcement to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty gotten some to say that Europe must rebel against the USA? Is the idea of a United States of Europe and a European army a “paranoid fantasy” or a biblical reality? Will the USA regret Europe becoming a stronger military power? Will the USA be betrayed by “friends” such as its continental European allies? Does the Bible teach any or all of this? Are there connections to the Beast of Revelation or the King of the North of Daniel 11? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters in this video.<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is a link to that video: PESCO and a Great European Army<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Nuclear bombers for the Beast?<\/a> It is reported that the Germans are looking for a new bomber to be able to be used to deliver US B61-12 atomic bombs. Does Germany already have access to American nuclear weapons it can now use? What about Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands? Has there been increased interest in more independent European nuclear capacity since the election of US President Donald Trump? What has Berthold Kohler, Herbert W. Armstrong, Nigel Farage, Jean-Claude Juncker, and Maximilian Terhalle said about Europe\u2019s militaristic ambitions? What about Bible prophecy? Could the Great Tribulation begin with a thermonuclear strike? What has Time, NTI, and Global Research reported about European nuclear weapons available to European nations? Is a nuclear attack consistent with prophecies? Might the coming Beast use nuclear weapons against the USA? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is a link to the sermonette video: Nuclear bombers for the Beast?<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Note that Lamentations 1:1-2, indicates that the USA will be betrayed and destroyed militarily by its “friends.” Europe does not have to be stronger in all areas than the USA, only enough to win when the USA is not expecting it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The late Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> wrote about WWIII’s timing and how he thought it would begin:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

World War 3 brings with it THE GREAT TRIBULATION. That is now next in order. But Jesus, in foretelling this chain of world events, said the GREAT TRIBULATION would be preceded by the world-wide proclaiming of HIS Gospel. “The GOSPEL must first be published among all nations,” said Jesus (Mark 13:10), or, as recorded by Matthew (24:14): “This Gospel OF THE KINGDOM shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto ALL NATIONS; and THEN shall the END (of the world) come.” (Armstrong HW. Brethren and Co-Worker Letter, May 22, 1953) Matthew 24:15…That will be a time when the UNITED Europe shall appear–the revival of the medieval “Holy Roman Empire.” We shall then be warned, and readied to be taken to a place of refuge and safety from the Great Tribulation. Forty-five days later “the beasts armies” will surround Jerusalem. Thirty days later the Great Tribulation will probably start with a nuclear attack on London and Britain–and possibly the same day or immediately after, on the United States and Canadian cities<\/strong>. The GREAT TRIBULATION, we shall fully then realize, is the time of “Jacob’s Trouble,” spoken of in Jeremiah 30:7. And Jacob’s name was named on Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh (Gen. 48:16). … We have reached the time just before a “United States of Europe” restores the “Holy Roman Empire,” under the papacy, in a union of church and state. (Armstrong HW. The Time We Are In, Now. Pastor General’s Report-Vol 1, No. 15, November 20, 1979, Page 2).<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Notice that the UK, USA, and Canada are mentioned in the above writing. Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> correctly wrote that they are attacked at the start of the Great Tribulation. What Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> wrote is consistent with the sequence of Daniel 11:39-43. WWIII is coming, but those who rely on inaccurate prophetic interpretation, unless they change, will not realize what is happening until after the Great Tribulation begins.<\/p>\r\n

But that will not be for at least 3 1\/2 years (see The Great Tribulation Cannot Start Before 2024!<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

Now, in addition to the ten conflicts that BIN mentioned, we are also seeing protests and conflict in Hong Kong (see AP: Hong Kong police make first arrests under new security law<\/a>) and Kenya (see Kenya: Arrests at Nairobi protest against police brutality<\/a>), as well as protests and violence continuing in the USA (see Exhausted cities face another challenge: a surge in violence<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

While these are NOT WWIII, they seem to be consistent with the opening of the second seal about peace being taken from the earth (Revelation 6:3-4) and Jesus’ warnings about sorrows including wars and rumors of war (Matthew 24:6-8).<\/p>\r\n

That was part of what was covered in the most recent Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> sermon:<\/p>\r\n

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Revelation 6:1-8 shows the opening of four seals and discusses the rides of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Each of which appears to be associated with aspects of the \u201cbeginning of sorrows\u201d that Jesus mentions in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. What do each of the horsemen represent? Did the old Worldwide Church of God teach that these rides were still in the future in the late 21st century? Could any have began in the 21st century? Does the rider of the white horse represent Jesus or false religion? Are there ties to the interfaith and ecumenical movements? What might the bow the horseman has represent? Could this be a tie to Satan the Devil? What about the Beast and False Prophet? Has the \u201cbeginning of sorrows\u201d started? Could the first seal be opened? Could COVID-19 have anything to do with the second seal? Has \u201cthe peace\u201d been taken from the earth? Could the rider of the red horse have began with an opening of the second seal? What about riots, looting wars, and rumors of war? Are food inflation, food shortages, and famines associated with the opening of the third seal and rider of the black horse of famine? Could human actions such as evolution teachings, genetically-modified crops, and viral research be factors in the rides of the four horsemen? Is more than death related to pestilences associated with the rider of the pale horse, the fourth seal? Why might this be a factor in 666? Will most people fail to recognize the rides of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse until it is too late to take action? What about the fifth seal and the start of the Great Tribulation? Are there problems with Roman and Eastern Orthodox prophecies concerning the end and the Great Monarch? What about prophecies related to Noah, the King of the North, Armageddon, and Antichrist? Dr. Thiel covers these issues and also includes some speculation and analysis.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Here is a link to the sermon video: Sorrows and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Anyway, we are seeing many conflicts.<\/p>\r\n

They are NOT “the War of Gog and Magog” nor is WWIII about to start.<\/p>\r\n

But they seem to be consistent with taking peace from the earth and wars and rumors of war.<\/p>\r\n

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

World War III: Steps in Progress<\/a> Are there surprising actions going on now that are leading to WWIII? Might a nuclear attack be expected? Does the Bible promise protection to all or only some Christians? How can you be part of those that will be protected? A related video would be Is World War III About to Begin? Can You Escape?<\/a> Does the CCOG have the confirmed signs of Acts 2:17-18?<\/a> Does any church have the confirmed dream and prophetic signs of Acts 2:17-18? Should one? Here is a link in the Spanish language: \u00bfTiene la CCOG confirmadas las se\u00f1ales de Hechos 2: 17-18?<\/a>
Turkey in Prophecy<\/a> Do you know the Turkish people descended from? Did the Ottoman Empire possibly fulfill a promise in Genesis? Will Turkey support the European King of the North or Arabic King of the South? Will it betray one of them? Will Turkey be involved in the encouraging the destruction of Israel? Is Turkey going to become Catholic? Is Turkey mentioned in Psalm 83, Daniel 11, and elsewhere in the Bible? A related video is also available: What Should You Know About Turkey in Prophecy<\/a>.
Africa: Its Biblical Past and Prophesied Future<\/a><\/span> What does the Bible teach about Africa and its future? Did the early Church reach Africa? Will God call all the Africans? A related online sermon is also available: Africa: Its biblical past, present, and future.<\/a><\/span> A video of possible interest is: Nairobi Conference: All About Love<\/a>.
India, 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).
India 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?<\/span><\/a>
China, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Genesis and Chinese Characters<\/a> Where did the Chinese people come from? Japeth, Javan, Magog? Is there evidence that the Chinese peoples must have known about various accounts in the Book of Genesis up until their dispersion after the Tower of Babel? What do Chinese writings and characters help show? What about the Garden of Eden, Noah\u2019s Flood, and 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> A related sermon is also available: China\u2019s biblical past and prophetic actions<\/a>.
China, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: The Sabbath and Some of God’s Witness in China<\/a> When did Christianity first come to China? What about the Apostle Thomas? Did Confucius say anything to get the Chinese to possibly consider Christianity? Is there early evidence that they observed the seventh day sabbath? What about the Ten Commandments? What type of Church of God witness has there been to China? What has been happening with China that ties it together with prophecies in Revelation? What about the 200 million man army and Armageddon? What about the Belt and Road Initiative and end time Babylon the Great? A related sermon is also available: China\u2019s biblical past and prophetic actions<\/a>. Watch also China\u2019s Silk Road and Babylon the Great<\/a>.
 Asia in Prophecy<\/a> What is Ahead for Asia? Who are the “Kings of the East”? 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? Two YouTube video are Is China THE Threat to the United States of America?<\/a> and China: A King of the East<\/a>.
The Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy<\/a> Is there a Eurasian union that will be formed? Are any leaders working on that in the 21st century? Does the Bible teach that there will be a Eurasian union? What about the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)? A related video would be Is The Eurasian Union Rising?<\/a>
Korea in Prophecy, Any Witness?<\/a> Where did the Korean people come from? Does God have a plan for the Koreans? Is Korea mentioned in any prophecies? Will Koreans be among the first in the Kingdom of God? Here is a machine-translated link to that article in Korean: \ud55c\uad6d\uc758 \uc5b8\uc5b4\ub85c : \ud55c\uad6d \uc608\uc5b8, \ubaa8\ub4e0 \uc99d\uc778\uc5d0?<\/a>. Here is a link to a magazine with that article in Mandarin Chinese: \u5728\u9884\u8a00\u4e2d\u7684\u97e9\u56fd\uff1a\u6709\u4efb\u4f55\u8bc1\u4eba\u5417\uff1f<\/a> <\/b>A prophetic video is also available: Syria, North Korea, and Prophecy<\/a>.<\/b>
Japan, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 1: Any Witness?<\/a> Where did the Japanese people come from? Have they had any witness?
Japan, Its Biblical Past and Future, Part 2: Prophecy<\/a> Japan in prophecy. What is prophesied for Japan? Will God save the Japanese?
Russia 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 <\/span><\/a>and a video sermonette available: Ukraine in Prophecy?<\/a>
Is 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>
Ezekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? Are we close to the battle with Gog and Magog? Three related videos are available: Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog War: Is it Soon?<\/a>, Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?<\/a>, and Russia, Iran, Syria, & the Bible (Code)<\/a>.
Gaza 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>.
USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span> Two related sermon are available: Identifying the USA and its Destruction in Prophecy<\/a> and Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
Who 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> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
Who is the King of the North?<\/a> Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies for the Great Monarch point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand<\/span>? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States? In the Spanish language check out \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Norte? <\/a>Here are links to two related videos: The King of the North is Alive: What to Look Out For<\/a> and The Future King of the North<\/a>.
The Great Monarch: Biblical and Catholic Prophecies<\/a><\/span> Is the ‘Great Monarch’ of Catholic prophecies endorsed or condemned by the Bible? Two sermons of related interest are also available: Great Monarch: Messiah or False Christ?<\/a><\/span> and Great Monarch in 50+ Beast Prophecies<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COGwriter Breaking Israel News (BIN) posted the following: Analysis: 10 Realistic Ways the War of Gog and Magog can Ignite Tomorrow July 8, 2020 The war of Gog and Magog, is a final battle prophesied in the Book of Ezekiel which consists of a type of \u2018End of Days\u2019 World War that ushers in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t