Many scoffed at Mr. Armstrong when he warned of Germany’s rise from the ashes of World War ii. But no one is scoffing now. Many observers can see that Germany has gotten control of Europe. But for him to have seen it so far in advance is a miracle from God! No man can interpret prophecy without God’s inspiration.
Based on the Bible’s prophecies, Mr. Armstrong proclaimed back in 1934 the imminent appearance of a world dictator in charge of the Holy Roman Empire. Though Hitler was destructive, he never achieved world domination. This coming leader will electrify the world—paring the European Union down to 10 nations and causing the worst suffering this world has ever seen (verses 7-8).
Mr. Armstrong knew about the coming German strongman as revealed in the Bible. “And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people” (Daniel 8:23-24).
It is easy to see Germany’s dominance in Europe today, but this wasn’t the case when Mr. Armstrong forecast it. The European Union is clearly a cloak for German ambitions, as Bernard Connolly wrote in The Rotten Heart of Europe. The Holy Roman Empire, led by Germany and inspired by the traditions of Charlemagne, is poised to wreak havoc on this Earth one last time.
Thankfully, the same prophecies that told in advance of Germany’s rise describe how the time of suffering just ahead will be exceedingly short—and then will have a stunning, spectacular conclusion! “And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand” (verse 25).
Jesus Christ will soon return to put a stop to the Holy Roman Empire’s reign of terror forever! Mankind will finally receive the blessings it has desperately lacked for the past 6,000 years. We must keep our minds on that glorious vision.
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