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That is very, very sobering and spot on, imo.
What i do not understand about the left, how do they think they will survive the collapse of the west?
I believe all of the following prophetic events will happen this, the 21st Century which, if I’m right, will be the most amazing century ever.
1) A worldwide awakening of the body of Christ to the return of Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3). Underway as we speak.
2) Largely as a result of 1), a final worldwide incoming of souls to Jesus before it all comes crashing down (Luke 14:23). I believe we’re on the very threshold of this right now.
3) The “great catching up” AKA “the rapture” of the saints to Jesus in the clouds (the first part of his second coming) and into Heaven (Matt. 24:36-41). I have reason to believe this will happen sometime during the second half of this century. Lot of reasons to think so, actually. In fact it’s amazing it wouldn’t come sooner, but I believe our merciful and loving God waits for this final harvest and rescue of souls from the unbelievably horrific and deadly wrath to come (James 5:7).
4) Daniel’s 70th Week AKA the seven-year tribulation, launched immediately on earth when the saints and the Holy Spirit are removed from earth to Heaven. So many, including many Christians, underestimate the horror and death during this short period. No one on earth will survive except for a relative handful of Jews hiding in the mountains of Jordan (Matt. 24:4-35; Rev Chapts. 6-19; Dan. 9:27). I believe this will happen sometime in the second half of this century immediately upon the event of the rapture.
5) After seven yeas exactly, the second part of the second coming of Christ with us - “ten thousands of his saints” - from Heaven to earth to execute Armageddon upon all those that hate God, and the setting up of Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace worldwide ruler - King of kings and Lord of lords for 1000 years (Rev. 19:11-20:4).
Wow.
This century will end with Jesus himself as the worldwide ruler as the Prince of Peace. Truly amazing.
Couple of notes.
The “rapture” launches the greatest party ever - the seven-year Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Heaven with, incredibly, Jesus serving us (He always does and LOVES to) (Luke 12:37). Can’t wait for that one.
Notice that Satan, the great counterfeiter, inserts himself as the horrific worldwide ruler during the tribulation to try to copy what God is about to do (Satan always tries to copy what God is about to do but counterfeits it).
The author seems to either limit God or believe God's plans have a mathematical certainty.
I really like Armstrong, I think he has a lot of good stuff to say. The only thing I disagree with him on is his position that “straight democracy is the best”. I don’t see it. The only way it’s best IMO is if you are in the majority; thinking of that old saying “Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner”. Given human nature, I don’t think anything is perfect but some forms take longer to corrupt, hopefully.
These predictions are similar to those who call themselves neoreactionaries or the NRx.
Mencius Moldbug talked along these lines, but he believes that a cartel of businesses will ultimately rule the world.
It's most likely the case that a cartel of businesses already rule the world, but they will at some point be forced to admit this in the open.
Great article! Thanks for posting.
I think Mr. Armstrong was too specific on when the next collapse will occur. He predicts 2032. Personally, I don’t think things will hold together that long.
As most people know, an avalanche starts small but quickly grows into something that destroys everything in its path. In my opinion the start of a world wide avalanche has already begun.
In my opinion, a necessary prelude to the economic/social collapse that has already started has been the collapse of morality that has already occurred.
Christianity laid the foundation for our civilization today. “Humanism” in various forms has replaced it. But Humanism has proven it cannot even define what is right and wrong, much less create a sustainable moral code.
So, in my opinion, the only thing that can stop the coming collapse is a major Christian revival.
Unless we happen to be in the End Times, I think that is more likely AFTER a collapse than before. It takes a LOT to force people to change their core beliefs.