Mystery of the Ages—Part 4

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In a world of religious confusion, no one seems to know about the subject of the Church. What is it? What is its purpose? What are its beliefs and doctrines? What is the core of its message? Perhaps even more confusing is the subject of the Kingdom of God. Is it in our hearts? Is it here on Earth right now? Is it the stereotypical scene of the “good” people lounging on clouds and strumming on harps, accomplishing nothing for eternity? Follow along as host Grant Turgeon covers chapters 6-7 of Herbert W. Armstrong’s greatest book, Mystery of the Ages. Answer these questions and many more for yourself. Get your free copy of Mystery of the Ages at theTrumpet.com.

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Four Signs the Second Coming Is Near

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These days, there is a lot of talk about the “end of days.” Watching our world convulsing, seeing events destabilizing and growing more dangerous, many people, whether religiously minded or not, are paying more attention to all types of dire prophecies, including those involving Blood Moons and red heifers. Journalists and everyday people are actually wondering openly about supernatural signs, massive cataclysms and the end of the world. They are wondering if we are facing the events described in Bible prophecy.

In recent decades, it seems that every few years someone comes along with a new prediction of the catastrophic end of the world as we know it. And then those predictions prove false.

This problem of failed prophecy has plagued many religions for thousands of years. People predicting Jesus Christ’s return have set dates, then shifted the dates when those dates came and went. Some have subsequently adopted theories that Jesus Christ has returned secretly. But most have just grown uncomfortable with the entire subject of end-time prophecy, and they have pushed it far into the background. Though headlines about prophecy are circulating again, Bible prophecy is still widely considered fringe.

Doctrinally, different Christian groups hold very different views regarding the end of the world. The spectrum runs from vociferous street-corner preachers to scoffers whose views are virtually secular and who disbelieve altogether the return of Christ. Bible bookstores stock numerous publications attempting to explain end-time prophecy, interpreting the mystery of various prophetic symbols, with one book contradicting the next.

But prophecy is right there in the Bible. That’s where the phrase “time of the end” comes from. The Old Testament prophets prophesied. The New Testament apostles prophesied. Jesus Christ Himself prophesied. In fact, He explicitly prophesied about the end time, and the end of the world.

What the Bible Says

In the Bible, “the time of the end” describes the period leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. It denotes the period just prior to the end of civilizations ruled by men and the beginning of Christ’s rule over the Earth. The Bible describes this period as filled with unprecedented violence—violence that almost annihilates all human life.

That is why people think of Bible prophecy when they see new reports about terrorism, religious clashes, trade wars, radical regimes and weapons of mass destruction.

Bible prophecies, including those spoken by Christ Himself, give specific signs indicating when human history is approaching that fearsome time.

For Christians who believe Jesus Christ, there is no escaping this fact: He personally predicted that He would supernaturally return, and that there would be signs immediately preceding that event—signs we should watch for.

Jesus Christ was a prophet. He prophesied throughout His ministry. Not long before He was crucified, He gave His most crucial prophetic message on the Mount of Olives. During this “Olivet prophecy,” Jesus said, “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth … see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. … Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors” (Matthew 24:30, 32-33).

For Christians who believe Jesus Christ, there is no escaping this fact: He personally predicted that He would supernaturally return, and that there would be signsimmediately preceding that event—signs we should watch for.

In this same prophecy, Jesus also made this important clarification: “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only” (verse 36). Be wary when you hear someone predicting a specific date that Christ will return. But also be wary of anyone who tells you there is no way to know. Christ also said plainly that we should be able to recognize signs “that it is near, even at the doors” (verse 33). God has not revealed the date, but He has revealed a number of signs.

Here are four specific signs the Bible gives to know that the return of Jesus Christ is near. What makes these so important is that all four of them have already been fulfilled.

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“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” (Matthew 24:3). The disciples specifically asked Jesus Christ when He would return. How did He answer? He did not say, Do not worry about such things, or No man can know the decade or the century. He answered by giving specific signs to watch for.

“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet” (verse 6). Christ said that wars and rumors of wars would come, but these of themselves were not signs of His return. He then added that “there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows” (verses 7-8).

Are You Greater Than Alexander the Great?

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How much do you measure up to Alexander the Great? On today’s show, Trumpet contributor Anthony Chibarirwe discusses a code for greatness that anyone can learn from history’s undefeated general, regardless of interest in Macedonian warriors or fourth century B.C. military tactics. He’ll also explain why the Trumpet watches the modern descendants of the Persians whom Alexander humiliated in 331 B.C.: Iranians.

The Relentless Assault Against the U.S. Constitution

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The United States Constitution was designed to guarantee equal justice to everyone. Today, among other things, that basic tenet is flouted by the radical left, which chooses when to uphold, or belittle, the Constitution based solely on its agenda. The attack on America’s founding document is a symptom of a broader trend in America—hostility to the rule of law. Listen to today’s show for more on this important topic.

What the Radical Left Will Do to Seize Power

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“We are getting a hard look at just what the radical left is willing to do in order to seize power and stay in power,” my father wrote in his article, “Saving America From the Radical Left—Temporarily.” From smear campaigns to spying, the left has displayed how desperate it is to stay in power—even if it means breaking the law to do so. On today’s show, I talk about this troubling trend and why it should concern you.

The Ultimate Understanding of History

The most important subject that anyone could ever study is history. Great leaders like Washington, Lincoln and Churchill learned valuable lessons from the past—but even they didn’t possess the ultimate understanding of history. Learn what this understanding is and how you can obtain it—next, on The Key of David, with Gerald Flurry.
Winston Churchill’s understanding of history saved Western Civilization from destruction during World War II. But even he lacked the ultimate understanding of history. Great leaders like George Washington understood that outstanding individuals turn the course of history. Still, these leaders fell short of obtaining the ultimate understanding of history.
Not knowing history is like having amnesia. Without a working memory of history, we become lost in the present. To build the ultimate understanding of history, one must study more than just secular sources.
God’s loyal people in this end time are best known for remembering their history with God. They are God’s prized possession. They cherish the little book of Revelation chapter 10—the little book of Church history. They learn from the history of ancient Israel as outlined in the Bible. This history is not just a story about human beings; it reveals the great Creator God.
Request Gerald Flurry’s free book The Former Prophets: How to Become a King to discover the many lessons you can learn from ancient Israel. Understand why history repeats itself. These stories aren’t just recorded for your entertainment; they are there to help you grow in godly character! Emulate the righteous traits of Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David and many others. See how your life will change for the better as a result.
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Mystery of the Ages, Part 3

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Besides the Bible, Mystery of the Ages is the most important book ever written. Follow along as host Grant Turgeon summarizes chapters 4-5 of the late theologian Herbert W. Armstrong’s masterpiece: “Mystery of Civilization” and “Mystery of Israel.” Learn how all the staggering, sobering problems of the present day can be traced back to the two trees of the book of Genesis. Understand why God made Israel His chosen nation, and how it was not because of favoritism. It is impossible to comprehend God’s master plan for mankind without knowing the truth about these vital subjects. Go to theTrumpet.com for your own free digital or physical copy of Mystery of the Ages.

CNN: Trump’s Environmental Policies May Lead to 80,000 Unnecessary Deaths Every Decade

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United States President Donald Trump is pulling back climate-control regulations. According to a CNN “Reality Check,” this makes him complicit in the deaths of thousands of people who lose their lives in natural disasters. A couple of Harvard graduates predict that Mr. Trump’s policies could be responsible for the deaths of 80,000 people over the next decade. This is what passes for reputable news coverage today. Truth fails, said the Prophet Isaiah. I discuss this and a number of other subjects on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.

The New Testament Completes the Bible

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The ‘Compassionate, Non-Violent’ Gulags

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Apparently the Soviet gulags weren’t so bad. They were actually a “compassionate, non-violent” course of education and leisure aimed at reforming criminals. In today’s show, Trumpet contributing editor Richard Palmer examines the truth about communism, showing that our modern ignorance goes much further than merely some ignorant college students who believe Soviet labor camps were a free holiday. Also on today’s show, Europe’s latest push toward an army, and the Catholic child abuse scandal continues to shake the church and the pope.

The Holy Roman Empire Goes Public—Big Time!

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Reviving the Empire

History has witnessed four world-ruling kingdoms. The final kingdom was the Roman Empire, which fell in a.d. 476. Herbert W. Armstrong’s booklet Who or What Is the Prophetic Beast? explains the imagery of the symbols for the empire in Bible prophecy.

Prophecy depicts the Roman Empire as a beast with 10 horns, symbolizing 10 successive governments. The first three horns were ruled by barbarians. The final seven were ruled by the Holy Roman Empire. Each of those resurrections was saturated with bloodshed. Does that sound like a “holy” alliance of church and state?

The first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire was Justinian. Under his leadership, people were not unified and the empire was weak. But then Charlemagne came on the scene, and he harnessed the power of the Roman Catholic Church to unify the people. He formed the First Reich of that Holy Roman Empire.

Adolf Hitler looked to Charlemagne as a hero. He called his rule the Third Reich. Hitler started World War ii, which led to the death of 60 million people!

Revelation 17 prophesies of a great empire rising in the end time, directed by a great false church. The Catholic Church will be allied with the European power as a church-state combine—as it has been repeatedly. Religion has been the driving force of the Holy Roman Empire’s conquests.

“And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space” (verse 10). This is the central verse that expresses what is happening in the Holy Roman Empire in this end time. God says that after five are fallen, He would send a man on the scene: Herbert W. Armstrong. At that time, Adolf Hitler was leading the sixth resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire, which is the “one is” in verse 10. The seventh resurrection has “not yet come,” but the revival of that empire is happening today!

And remarkably, as they are reviving it, Europeans are doing something they have never done since the vile and murderous sixth head: They are publicizing the Holy Roman Empire! They don’t publicize what Adolf Hitler did; too many people remember that bloody history. Instead they cloak it in the tradition of Charlemagne. And yet it is the same story! Not as many people died in the first Reich because they didn’t have the same military technology then. But it is the same ambition!

This beast has fallen and risen again repeatedly. After the terrible devastation of World War ii, Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill vowed to never allow Germany to rearm and become a militant people again. Germany was smashed and almost every city was left in heaps of destruction. Hundreds of thousands of Germans were taking what sparse belongings they had and were trying to somehow survive. You would think people would learn a lesson from that. But most people have forgotten what happened.

Europeans are publicizing the Holy Roman Empire. They don’t publicize what Hitler did—they cloak it in the tradition of Charlemagne. yet it is the same story.

Right after World War ii ended, Herbert W. Armstrong prophesied that Germany would rise again in one final resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire.

Verse 8 tells us this beast went underground, but then will “ascend out of the bottomless pit.” When Germany was in ashes, Mr. Armstrong boldly proclaimed this prophecy. Sure enough, the Germans went underground, with most of the Nazis escaping through the ratlines of the Catholic Church! Brian Connell wrote that two years after their defeat, in 1947, the Germans were told to de-Nazify themselves. Then in 1996, a stunning intelligence document was finally declassified, revealing that German companies like Volkswagen, Messerschmitt and others actually planned to raise up another Holy Roman Empire.

That is incredible determination! Yet that is how the European powerhouse operates. Even after watching their own people suffer during World War ii, they have the determination to resurrect their bloody ambitions once again.

Germany has repeatedly reemerged as a devastating military power. We are seeing that beast rise again today! Look at Europe: Germany is once again at the helm! A rearmed and militant Germany will prove to be one of the United States’s biggest nightmares!

Revelation 17 tells us exactly what is going to happen in the last two resurrections of this empire. It is extremely sobering—yet we must see that God is orchestrating all this as correction for His people. “For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled” (verse 17). God has put it in the mind of this violent empire to straighten out America, Britain and the Jewish nation in the Middle East. That may seem strange, but it is what God has to do to get rebellious people to repent!

A King of Fierce Countenance

Bible prophecy makes clear: Soon, Europeans will get exactly what they are asking for, another Charlemagne-type leader. This man will come to power and set himself up as a strongman over all Europe. He will effectively hijack the European Union!

“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” (Daniel 8:23). This prophecy is for our day today. Are we in a time when “transgressors are come to the full”? Can you think of a sin that is not being committed?

This man who is about to emerge on the scene will be a man like Charlemagne. He will be a man like Hitler. He will be a “king” sitting on the throne of the Holy Roman Empire! And the Bible makes clear, he will be led by Satan the devil!

Sebastian Kurz could possibly fill this role. However, I believe it will be a man like Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, who actually holds the title “Baron of the Holy Roman Empire.” Daniel 11 describes this man as being eloquent and coming to power by flatteries. Merkel’s coalition in Germany is very weak; it is on the verge of failing. I believe when Merkel leaves office, you will see the strongman of the Holy Roman Empire get control. Guttenberg is one of Germany’s most popular politicians. He could be poised and ready to step in and save Germany from its weak and shaky government.

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg told Bavarians that if they don’t “recall where we came from, what our history means,” then other cultures will come in and define them. He urged them to remember their history “with its dark and bright sides” and to take a “non-apologetic stand for our culture.”

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However, knowing the exact identity of this man doesn’t matter. What matters is that he will get his power from Satan! Scripture reveals the spiritual force that will be behind this man.

Most people don’t want to hear about Satan. But if you want to understand the Bible and Bible prophecy, you have to discuss the devil. But how many people really want to know what the Bible says? The only reason we have been able to warn for so many years about what is approaching is because we look to the Bible, which is Jesus Christ in print.

Regardless of who the strongman is, it is clear that we are seeing a revival of the Holy Roman Empire in Europe in a way that has not been promoted before. Austria wants to bring that heritage back to life.

When this man comes to power, it will affect every human on this Earth in the most horrible ways—unless God protects you! But God only protects those who repent.

Two Thrones

This strongman will sit on the throne of the Holy Roman Empire. With all the recent publicity of Charlemagne and the imperial crown, you are seeing the rise of that throne in Europe! At the same time that this throne is being resurrected in Europe, God is establishing a righteous throne in His Church! The throne in Britain today was once God’s throne, but no longer. That may sound utterly fantastic, but it is true. And you can prove that. Request my free book The New Throne of David for more information.

God has given His very throne to this Church. There is a new throne of David! And you are seeing these two thrones rise at the same time. One throne is led and controlled by Satan the devil, and the other is in this Church led by Jesus Christ because it is the very throne that He is going to return to!

That king of fierce countenance will fight Jesus Christ at His Second Coming. Satan hates that we now have the throne that is going to replace his. He has great wrath against the people that are now sitting on that throne, and he is going to inspire his king to come against the King of kings and Lord of lords. When that happens, you’ll finally see the destruction of the Holy Roman Empire forever. That is going to happen very soon! We cannot predict or set dates; only God the Father knows the day or the hour (Matthew 24:36). But God warns us that we had better know when it is at the door! (verse 33). We must be watching and praying.

The great hope of all of this is that just beyond that time of tribulation is the greatest, most inspiring event to ever take place: “These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14).

God is going to smash that final resurrection. There will be peace, happiness and joy throughout the whole universe! He is going to plant the heavens and establish His throne forever!

THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE IN PROPHECY

The Holy Roman Empire has made pivotal and defining contributions to Western civilization—but its many reincarnations have also come with painful and catastrophic consequences. European leaders aim to unite the fractured continent of Europe by reviving the legacy of this extraordinary church-state combine. One of the great lessons of this empire is that it always comes back. There is always another resurrection. The Holy Roman Empire is not just a relic of history. It is about to play a central role in world events. Coming to understand about the nature and character of this powerful institution tells you as much about the future as it does about the past.

He Who Departs From Evil Makes Himself a Prey

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Denise McAllister is a contributor to PJ Media and has appeared on Fox News. Last week she posted a tweet denouncing America’s abortion culture. Since her post she has received death and rape threats. Her house is now under police protection and she has removed herself from social media. McAllister’s would-be attackers actually received sympathy all across social media! On today’s program, we consider these prescient words from the Prophet Isaiah: “[H]e that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey” (Isaiah 59:14-15). I discuss this story and more on today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show.

Why You Can Believe in Christ’s Second Coming

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It is no myth. It will be the greatest event in human history—and it is sure.

Look squarely at the squalid state of the world around you. Oppression and injustice are rife. Man mistreats fellow man through betrayal, thievery and deceit. Misery grips millions—misery rooted in family dysfunction, addiction and sin. The grim specters of undernourishment, poverty and deprivation stalk vast populations. Slums of ignorance and squalor plague cities. Masses languish in fear within war zones, or under a dictator’s boot, or in wretched slavery.

The Bible reveals why. It clearly says that “the god of this world” is not God, but the devil (2 Corinthians 4:4). Right now, this unhappy world is ruled by Satan.

This is why Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, instructed His disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10).

Thy Kingdom come. That is a prayer for God to relieve this world’s suffering. It is a prayer anticipating and envisioning when God will depose the devil and establish His government over all nations.

It is a prayer for God to hasten the greatest event in human history: the Second Coming of Jesus Christ!

Christ wants His disciples to have a “thy kingdom come” focus—fervently looking for the day when oppression will cease, when justice will flow, when despair will be replaced by delight.

Scripture teems with promises of this event. Yet most people treat Christ’s return as a myth. If they believe it at all, they relegate it to the distant future.

The Apostle Peter prophesied of this very error: “[T]here shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation” (2 Peter 3:3-4).

In these last days, these scoffers are everywhere: people, even religious people, who ridicule truth about Christ’s return. Even many who believe it have a casual spirit—weary of waiting, seduced by materialism and worldliness.

If you are among these, awaken! God has not changed His plans. Christ’s return is still on schedule—God’s schedule. This promise is sure. And our expectation and hope should be growing as that event draws nearer.

Prophecy Shows How the Syrian War Will End

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The Trump Resistance Spectacle

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Last week the “resistance” turned into a wild circus with the Kavanaugh hearing, the anonymous op-ed published by the New York Times, and Barack Obama’s speech on Friday where he called Donald Trump a “radical” and took credit for the surging U.S. economy. Listen to today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show for more on this topic and other important news.

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Pundits Predict End of Trump Presidency—Again

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Is this the beginning of the end of the Trump presidency? The mainstream media has been making that prognostication since before Donald Trump was elected. Yet President Trump has proved to be incredibly resilient and is even exposing a lot of nefarious activity in the government. On today’s show, I discuss how America is being saved temporarily and how America’s major crisis is its respect for the rule of law.