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Is America at the End of the Road?
Jonathan Brentner ^ | 11/15/22 | Jonathan Brentner

Posted on 12/05/2022 7:17:08 AM PST by Roman_War_Criminal

Is America nearing the end of the road as a nation? Have we reached a place similar to that of Judah just before Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and the temple?

Three times in the book of Jeremiah, the Lord tells the prophet to not pray for the people of Judah (Jeremiah 7:16, 11:14, 14:11). God’s judgment on the nation was certain at this point; praying would not change the final outcome.

Can we apply Jeremiah’s words to the U.S. as well? I believe we can.

God’s judgment upon America is not only certain, I believe it has already begun. Please know that I am not implying that revivals will no longer happen in the U.S. We should pray for people to come to the Savior and hopefully a great many will continue to receive His offer of eternal life.

What I am saying, however, is that there will not be a great spiritual awakening that will reshape America or change its downward trajectory. As a nation, we have rejected God and His ways just as Judah did during the time of the prophet Jeremiah.

The November 8, 2022, election in the U.S. confirms that as a nation, we are close to the end of the road. As expected, widespread cheating changed the outcome of many key races keeping the Democrats in control of the Senate as well as that of several state governorships. The slight advantage to Republicans in the House will not alter America’s continuing descent into darkness.

Abortion up to the moment of birth won big. In California, the ballot proposal to make the murder of preborn children part of the state’s constitution was up by 1.3 million votes the last time I checked. In Vermont, 77.4% voted in favor of enshrining the killing of innocents in the state’s constitution while 56.7% did so in Michigan.

There’s also evidence that many people went to the polls to voice their support of keeping abortion legal up to the point of birth.

THE ROMANS 1 PATH TO PERDITION Paul wrote these words in Romans 1:18:

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.”

What the apostle describes in the rest of the chapter aligns rather well with the past sixty years of American history. In Romans 1:28-32, we see the end result of rejecting God and His Word:

“And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.”

The U.S. has reached the end of the Romans 1 path to perdition. Signs of the “debased mind” described in the above verses abound throughout our culture as well as in the halls of our federal government.

A recent news story claimed that the Biden administration sent money to Ecuador for the purpose of putting on drag queen shows, which are a hideous and indecent repudiation of all that God’s Word says about gender and morality.

Newsweek’s efforts to fact-check this report resulted in the two disturbing paragraphs below:

In a statement sent to Newsweek, a spokesperson for the State Department said the agency supports "a wide range of strategic programs in Ecuador" that focuses on diversity and representation, and that the goal of the CEN program is to "promote tolerance" and "provide new opportunities for LGBTQI+ Ecuadorians to express themselves freely and safely."

"LGBTQI+ people across the globe deserve to live in societies free from targeted violence and discrimination. Recent data suggest an alarming and deadly rise in violence against LGBTQI+ persons in Ecuador," the spokesperson said.[i]

In other words, the report that the Biden administration funded drag shows in Ecuador was not only true, but it’s just a sampling of their efforts to promote abhorrent debauchery in other nations as well.

The corruption that defines the U.S. government extends to Republicans as well. Most, if not all of the GOP leadership support the globalists’ agenda while only a handful of its politicians speak out against the injustice and wicked behavior that abounds throughout America.

On November 16, 2022, twelve Republican Senators joined Democrats in ending debate on the “Respect for Marriage Act,” which establishes same-sex marriage into federal law. This ensures that it will become law.

An article on the Harbingers Daily website quoted Franklin Graham regarding the legislation:

“The deceitfully named Respect for Marriage Act will be voted on by the U.S. Senate this week, as early as Wednesday. The bill strikes a blow at religious freedom for individuals and ministries and is really the ‘Destruction of Marriage Act.’ Its sponsors remarkably claim it protects religious freedom. It does not. This disastrous bill sends a message to America that if you don’t agree with the left’s definition of marriage, you are a bigot.

THE NEARNESS OF THE SEVEN-YEAR TRIBULATION Another indication that America lies near the end of the road is the rapidly approaching Day of the Lord, or the seven-year Tribulation, in which all nations will experience God’s wrath. It will be the worst time in world history; comparatively very few people will remain alive at the time of Jesus’ return to the earth (Matthew 24:22; see also Isaiah 13:9-12).

There have been 63 million abortions in America alone and over one billion worldwide since it became legal. This alone accounts for the severity of the Lord’s future judgments that John witnessed and described for us in Revelation 6-18.

However, there’s so much more wickedness that places the trajectory of America squarely on a downward path as I have brought up in other articles.

Several decades ago, after Ruth Graham read the draft of a book that her husband was writing, she said, “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.”

Her words ring true today, abundantly more so. God will not be apologizing! Instead, the U.S. will suffer a fate similar to those two ancient cities.

Even if I did not believe in a pre-Tribulation Rapture, I would still warn people about the Lord’s impending judgment on America.

THERE IS GOOD NEWS, REALLY In the midst of all the bad news about the moral decline of America as well as the rest of the world, there’s much good news, really!

First, we know that Jesus is coming for us soon; there’s no better news for weary souls than that.

Regardless of our current circumstances, even if they happen to be fantastic, heaven will be so much better, it will be glorious. From the moment of the Rapture forward, we will enjoy immortal bodies and experience joy beyond our wildest imagination.

We will meet Jesus in the air and go to the place He has prepared for us. Can you imagine the excitement we will feel when we see Jesus face to face? Spend a few moments thinking about the reunions that will take place with loved ones and dear friends who are already with the Lord. Once we set foot in glory, we will instantly forget about our trials and hardships on earth.

Second, if you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus and His saving work on the cross, the good news is that you can know that you possess everlasting life (1 John 5:13). All those that call upon Jesus in faith are bound for glory; they will never experience God’s wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; 5:9-10).

In my post, Jesus Is the Only Path to Eternal Life, I explain how you can know that God has forgiven all your sins because of the blood that Jesus shed upon the cross. He died in your place; He took the wrath we all deserve upon Himself. He paid the penalty for all of our sins, past, present, and future.

In 1 John 5:11-12, we find these comforting words about eternal life:

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Call upon the Savior while you have the opportunity; tomorrow may be too late. He alone is the path to eternal life (John 14:6).


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To: SouthernClaire

Bless God Sister, We’ll hold down the fort. Drive careful.


221 posted on 12/06/2022 10:26:09 AM PST by patriot torch
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To: robowombat

Pascal you meant


222 posted on 12/06/2022 10:43:43 AM PST by OneVike ( Just another Christian waiting ato go home)
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To: ShadowAce
s/Romans 6:16/Romans 6:15/

Sorry for the mis-attribution.

223 posted on 12/06/2022 10:49:02 AM PST by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack )
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To: ShadowAce
---->This means that since we are under Grace, any infraction of the Law does NOT condemn us to death. However we still follow it as much as we can since we do love Him.

Continued, willful, unrepentant SIN is what will condemn, DESPITE UNTO THE SPIRIT OF GRACE

Hebrews 10:26For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

28He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done DESPITE UNTO THE SPIRIT OF GRACE?

30For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, THE LORD SHALL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE.

31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Your side refuses to acknowledge God's commandments as binding/mandatory, especially His Sabbath. Everyone on this earth who has ever lived, will be judged by God's law, including those who profess Christ..."THE LORD SHALL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE". (Judgment begins at the house of God)

1 Peter 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? 18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the SINNER?

Romans 2:11For God does not show favoritism. 12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous

So, breaking God's law, and especially teaching others to do so, won't cause loss of one's salvation? Guess again.

Matthew 5:17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

224 posted on 12/06/2022 11:00:11 AM PST by Philsworld
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To: patriot torch

——>Actually, it became “personal” when you refused to honor my request to QUIT tagging me.

Not as defined by the RF rules, which I suggest you read.


225 posted on 12/06/2022 11:01:48 AM PST by Philsworld
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To: MHGinTN

——>Since you have shown that you DO NOT have the Truth in you

That’s your opinion. One of us will be proven right in the end. My guess is that you chose poorly.


226 posted on 12/06/2022 11:05:19 AM PST by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld

There you go again!

Then quit your whining about it being personal phil(istine)

Now, go back to your seance with ellen!


227 posted on 12/06/2022 11:08:25 AM PST by patriot torch
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To: MHGinTN

——>philscultworld doesn’t want the truth, that’s why he continues to post the Margaret McDonald lies as if true. He has been offered the links to show why the stuff about Margaret McDonald is false but he loves the lie because of the spirit that is in him/her/it.

Do you know how I know it’s all true? WE HAVE THE EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY of Samuel Prideaux Tregelles. What do you think of that? Hmmmm?


228 posted on 12/06/2022 11:13:41 AM PST by Philsworld
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To: SouthernClaire

Are you talking about Matthew 5 17-19?


229 posted on 12/06/2022 11:32:40 AM PST by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld

Luk 21:22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
Luk 21:23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
Luk 21:24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

And:

Luk 24:44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Luk 24:45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Luk 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
Luk 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luk 24:48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
Luk 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Here’s what you mentioned: “Mat 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. “


230 posted on 12/06/2022 1:51:11 PM PST by SouthernClaire (Like also as it was in the days of Lot ...)
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To: SouthernClaire

Your post 204:
And I’m still waiting for you to answer the question.

You cling to “... til all be fulfilled,” but you only take half of the statement as true, that being the Law, and then you disregard all being fulfilled in the Prophets.

Which is it, Phil? Did Jesus lie or not?


The law AND the prophets. (both, of course)

CLEARLY STATE YOUR POINT.


231 posted on 12/06/2022 5:03:49 PM PST by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld

So, all that the prophets said will come to pass?


232 posted on 12/06/2022 5:06:03 PM PST by SouthernClaire (Like also as it was in the days of Lot ...)
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To: JoJo354
maybe if the Dems stay in charge, their agenda will speed up the the destruction and Jesus will come back sooner. Is that crazy thinking?

I don’t think anything happening in America effects or is part of the timeline for Jesus return. I think it is centered around Israel.

233 posted on 12/06/2022 5:17:01 PM PST by kjam22
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To: SouthernClaire

Don’t know. Were there conditions set by God? I will only know what on earth you are talking about when you clearly state it.


234 posted on 12/06/2022 5:19:40 PM PST by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld

You just posted: “The law AND the prophets. (both, of course)”

I assumed you meant that Jesus didn’t lie. Did you mean something else?


235 posted on 12/06/2022 5:21:46 PM PST by SouthernClaire (Like also as it was in the days of Lot ...)
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To: SouthernClaire

regarding exactly what?


236 posted on 12/06/2022 5:30:07 PM PST by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld

Jesus said “all” so I’m sticking with “all.” Regarding all that the prophets spoke.


237 posted on 12/06/2022 5:31:25 PM PST by SouthernClaire (Like also as it was in the days of Lot ...)
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To: SouthernClaire

Give me specifics and let me know if anything the prophets said would have been CONDITIONAL.


238 posted on 12/06/2022 5:36:08 PM PST by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld

Jesus didn’t give specifics. He said “all.”


239 posted on 12/06/2022 5:37:23 PM PST by SouthernClaire (Like also as it was in the days of Lot ...)
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To: SouthernClaire

Maybe you don’t know what the term “law and the prophets” means?


240 posted on 12/06/2022 5:39:11 PM PST by Philsworld
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