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PART 1: 1–25   Jesus said when these things begin to happen, look up. When they all begin converging, know the time is near (Matthew 24:33–34). These prophecies were written 1,900–3,500 years ago. Yet for the first time in history, every single trend is in place simultaneously. God said: “I declare the end from the beginning.” - Isaiah 46:10 “Before they spring forth I tell you of them.” - Isaiah 42:9 “I tell you before it comes, that when it comes to pass, you may believe.” - John 13:19   Here are the first 25. 1-False teachers would infiltrate the church, introduce destructive heresies, and misrepresent Scripture - causing many to reject truth (2 Peter 2:1–2). 2-These teachers would be motivated by greed and smooth speech (2 Peter 2:3). 3-The gospel would be preached to all nations before the end (Matthew 24:14; Mark 13:10; Revelation 14:6). Today over 90% of the world has access to Scripture. 4-The whole world would be able to witness global events simultaneously (Revelation 11:9–10). That was impossible until satellites and digital media. 5-Humanity would gain the capacity to destroy all life (Matthew 24:21–22). Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons now make this possible. 6-Zechariah described a judgment where flesh dissolves while standing (Zechariah 14:12). Written 2,500 years before nuclear technology. 7-There would be a global cry for peace and safety (1 Thessalonians 5:3). 8-A coming world ruler would use peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:23–25). 9-Israel would have a covenant that the coming ruler confirms and then breaks (Daniel 9:27). 10-Damascus would become a ruinous heap (Isaiah 17; Jeremiah 49:23–27; Amos 1:3–5; Zechariah 9:1–8). 11-Chaotic weather and increasing birth pangs would intensify (Luke 21:25–26; Matthew 24:8). The Greek word ὠδίν (ōdin) means labor pains — increasing in frequency and intensity. 12-A revived form of the Roman system would move toward global dominance (Daniel 2; 7; Revelation 13). 13-Babylon would reemerge in the land of Shinar (Zechariah 5:11; Isaiah 13). 14-The flood of Noah would be denied in the last days (2 Peter 3:5–6). 15-Doctrines forbidding certain foods would rise (1 Timothy 4:3–4). 16-Wars would multiply (Mark 13:7–8). 17-Ethnos against ethnos — ethnic conflict worldwide (Mark 13:8). 18-The earth would be filled with violence as in the days of Noah (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11–13). 19-Fearful sights and terror (Greek: phobetron) would increase (Luke 21:11). 20-People would run to and fro (Daniel 12:4). Mass global travel is normal today. 21-Knowledge would increase exponentially (Daniel 12:4). 22-Pestilences — deadly diseases — would spread (Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:8). 23-A generation would accept a mark on the right hand or forehead for commerce (Revelation 13:16). 24-A global economic system would exist (Revelation 13:16–17). 25-One man would ultimately control buying and selling (Revelation 13:16–18). These are not vague predictions. They are precise. And they are converging. The issue is not whether prophecy is unfolding. The issue is whether people are paying attention. Part 2- 26–51 You don’t have to force the text to see the pattern. Just read it. Then look at the world. Scripture said certain conditions would define the last days..   26. Famines would increase Gospel of Luke 21:11 Book of Revelation 6:5–8 Jesus warned of famines. Revelation describes scarcity so severe that basic food becomes a luxury. In 2025, 750 million people faced hunger globally. Billions cannot afford a healthy diet. The scale is staggering. This is not medieval history. This is now. 27. Great signs from heaven Luke 21:11, 26 Christ said there would be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. The modern era has seen an explosion of unexplained aerial phenomena reports since 1947. Add increasing asteroid tracking, solar disturbances, and celestial alignments that capture global attention. Whether natural or deceptive, fear tied to the heavens is rising. 28. The sun would scorch the earth Revelation 16:8–9 This is ultimately divine judgment. But we are already watching record heat waves, atmospheric instability, and solar cycle intensification. Revelation describes a future moment when men are scorched and still refuse to repent. The groundwork of vulnerability is visible. 29. Israel reborn in one day Book of Isaiah 66:8 May 14, 1948. A nation reborn. Nearly 1,900 years after dispersion. The “fig tree” budded again. No parallel in human history. 30. Jewish regathering from the nations Isaiah 11:11–12 Book of Ezekiel 37; 38:8 Millions have returned. From Europe. From the Middle East. From Africa. From the Americas. A people scattered globally, brought back to one land exactly as foretold. 31. From north, south, east, and west Isaiah 43:5–6 Book of Jeremiah 31:7–10 Nearly a million from Russia (north). Over 100,000 from Ethiopia (south). From east and west as well. Specific directions. Specific fulfillment. 32. The land would lie desolate during dispersion Deuteronomy 29 Ezekiel 36 For centuries the land was barren and underdeveloped. Travelers documented malaria swamps and wasteland conditions. The land rested while the people were scattered. 33. The desert would bloom again Isaiah 35 Ezekiel 36 Modern irrigation. Agricultural exports. Flower production. Fruit shipped worldwide. A land once dry now flourishing. 34. Israel would prosper economically Ezekiel 38:12–13 A tiny nation exporting tens of billions annually. Innovation in tech, defense, medicine, agriculture. Wealth in a land once called desolate. 35. Vineyards planted again Book of Amos 9:13–15 Wine flowing again from the hills of Israel. Ancient prophecy, modern bottles. 36. Massive reforestation Isaiah 41:18–20 Over a billion trees planted since 1900. Cedar. Cypress. Pine. The land physically transformed. 37. Hebrew revived Zephaniah 3:9 A dead spoken language restored. Modern Hebrew revived in the late 19th century and made official in 1948. A linguistic resurrection. 38. Jerusalem rebuilt on its ruins Jeremiah 30:18 Zechariah 12:6 Ancient stones. Modern construction. Built on layers of history. 39. Jerusalem trampled until Gentile times fulfilled Luke 21:24 From 70 AD until 1967. Nearly two millennia. Then during the Six-Day War, Jewish control restored over Jerusalem. 40. Global anti-Semitism Deuteronomy 28 Revelation 12 Persecution across centuries. From expulsions to the Holocaust. Today, disproportionate global condemnation focused on one nation. Hatred did not fade. It intensified. 41. Surrounding nations aligned against Israel Psalm 83 Zechariah 12:2 Israel sits surrounded by hostile regimes and militias openly calling for her destruction. The hostility is not hidden. 42. Jerusalem a cup of trembling Zechariah 12:2 A small city. No oil fields. No port. Yet it dominates global diplomacy and conflict discussions. 43. Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all nations Zechariah 12:3 International resolutions. Diplomatic pressure. Constant global debate over one city. 44. Israel repeatedly survives overwhelming wars Zechariah 12:6–9 Outnumbered. Outgunned. Still standing. That defies probability without divine preservation. 45. The land divided Book of Joel 3:2 Partition plans since 1947. Ongoing negotiations over territory. The land continues to be debated and divided. 46. The Eastern Gate sealed Golden Gate Ezekiel 44:1–3 says it remains shut until Messiah enters. The gate has been sealed for centuries. 47. Israel unified again Ezekiel 37:15–22 Once divided north and south. Now one nation again. 48. No king until Messiah Hosea 3:4–5 For over 2,500 years, no Davidic king. Modern democratic state. Awaiting the rightful King. 49. A rebuilt temple anticipated Daniel 9:27 2 Thessalonians 2:4 Revelation 11 Multiple New Testament writers reference a future temple. Preparations in Israel are openly discussed and advanced. 50. Sacrifices restored then stopped Daniel 9:27 For sacrifices to be stopped, they must first resume. The infrastructure for this is already being prepared. 51. The red heifer requirement Book of Numbers 19 Without a red heifer, temple purification cannot proceed. In 2022, red heifers were brought to Israel for evaluation. That alone would have sounded impossible 50 years ago. You can dismiss it.  You can debate timing.   But you cannot honestly say nothing is aligning. Prophecy is not vague poetry. It is a pattern unfolding in real geography, real politics, real nations. And we are watching it happen.       PART 3: 52–76   We are not guessing. We are watching Scripture unfold in real time. The same Bible that foretold the first coming of Christ with precision also details the conditions surrounding His return. Here are prophecies 52 through 76, and why they matter now.   52. ISRAEL’S TEMPORARY BLINDNESS Jesus wept over Jerusalem in Gospel of Luke 19:41-42 and said they did not recognize the time of their visitation. Paul later wrote in Epistle to the Romans 11:25-26 that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in. National blindness. Temporary. Not permanent. The veil lifts at the end. 53. PETRA AS A PLACE OF REFUGE Isaiah 16:1–4, Matthew 24:16, and Revelation 12:6,14 point to a wilderness refuge. Many identify this with ancient Sela - modern Petra in Jordan. Petra exists. It is accessible. And since the 1994 Israel–Jordan peace treaty, it stands as a plausible sanctuary location during the Tribulation. The rock city is real. 54–57. THE NORTHERN CONFEDERATION Ezekiel 38 names Magog, Persia, Cush, Put, Gomer, and Togarmah. Magog is widely identified with Russia. Persia is modern Iran. Cush and Put point toward Sudan and Libya. Gomer and Togarmah are often associated with Turkey and regions of Asia Minor. Book of Ezekiel 38 describes a massive northern invasion of Israel in the latter days. Russia is a military superpower. Iran is openly hostile to Israel. Turkey has shifted increasingly toward Islamic nationalism. These alignments would have sounded impossible centuries ago. Today they are normal headlines. 58. EGYPT AND JORDAN NOT LISTED Interestingly, Egypt and Jordan are not named among the invaders in Ezekiel 38. Egypt signed peace with Israel in 1979. Jordan in 1994. The absence is notable. 59. BIRDS OF PREY FEAST Ezekiel 39:4,17 and Revelation 19:17–21 describe birds devouring the fallen armies. Israel sits on one of the largest migratory bird routes in the world. Billions of birds pass over that land annually. Dozens of species are carrion eaters. The geography matches the prophecy. 60. THE EUPHRATES DRIED UP Revelation 16:12 says the Euphrates will be dried to prepare the way for the kings of the east. Turkey’s Atatürk Dam has already demonstrated the river can be reduced dramatically. Two thousand years ago that would have sounded impossible. 61–62. A 200 MILLION MAN ARMY Revelation 9:16 gives a number: 200 million. When John wrote that, the world population was estimated between 170–400 million total. Today, Asian powers alone could field armies in those numbers. Population explosion makes this prophecy realistic. The scale of humanity now matches the scale of Revelation. 63. THE NATIONS BUD In Gospel of Luke 21:29–32, Jesus speaks of the fig tree and “all the trees” budding. Since 1945, dozens of new nations have formed as colonial empires dissolved. The modern world map exploded with sovereign states in one generation. The budding is visible. 64. EGYPT A LOWLY KINGDOM Book of Ezekiel 29:14–16 says Egypt would remain but never again dominate the nations. Egypt still exists. Yet it is no longer an empire. It is not a world ruler. Prophecy preserved both its survival and its limitation. 65. GREAT EARTHQUAKES Luke 21:11 and Revelation 16 describe unprecedented seismic events. Modern data shows increasing reporting and impact of major earthquakes worldwide. The earth itself groans. 66. FORBIDDING MARRIAGE 1 Timothy 4:3 warned some would forbid marriage. Certain religious systems enforce celibacy. Scripture calls marriage honorable in Hebrews 13:4. Departure from biblical balance was predicted. 67. DECEPTIVE SIGNS AND WONDERS Jesus warned in Matthew 24:24 of false signs so persuasive they would deceive many. Experience-driven spirituality is replacing doctrinal clarity in much of the visible church. Sensation over Scripture. The warning was clear. 68–70. MORAL AND CULTURAL DECAY 2 Timothy 3 describes lovers of self, lovers of pleasure, materialism, rebellion, arrogance. Look around. Self-exaltation is normal. Entertainment dominates. Youth rebellion is celebrated. Wealth obsession is global. Paul described our headlines before they existed. 71. CHRISTIANS HATED Jesus said in Luke 21:17 believers would be hated for His name’s sake. Persecution globally is at historic levels. In many regions, faith in Christ carries legal and social consequences. Hatred of biblical Christianity is not fading. It is intensifying. 72. LIKE THE DAYS OF LOT Luke 17 compares the last days to Sodom. Pride. Sexual immorality. Open celebration of sin. Genesis 19 and Jude 7 describe what made Sodom infamous. The parallel is sobering. 73. MASSIVE WEALTH AND LUXURY James 5 and Revelation 18 describe enormous wealth at the end of the age. Despite constant resource panic predictions, the modern world has produced unprecedented abundance and luxury. The end-times world is not primitive. It is prosperous. 74. DEMONIC ACTIVITY 1 Timothy 4:1 warns of doctrines of demons. Modern fascination with UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and supernatural experiences has exploded. Many accounts mirror biblical descriptions of deceptive spirits more than extraterrestrial travelers. Spiritual deception will increase. 75. APOSTASY BEFORE THE ANTICHRIST 2 Thessalonians 2:3 says a falling away comes before the man of sin is revealed. Doctrinal compromise. Unity without truth. Redefining the gospel. The drift is visible. 76. ONE-WORLD RELIGION Revelation 17 describes a global religious system aligned with political power. Interfaith unity movements are expanding worldwide under banners of tolerance and peace. Globalism is no longer theory. It is policy.   This is not fear. This is pattern recognition. Prophecy is not written to scare believers. It is written to anchor them. The same Bible that predicted Israel’s rebirth predicted these final conditions. Watch the alignment. Strengthen your faith. The King is coming.   Part 4: 77–100   We are not drifting toward chaos. We are watching Scripture unfold exactly as written. Here are prophecies 77–100 and every one of them speaks directly to this generation:   77. Mockers would rise in the last days saying, “All things continue as they were” (2 Peter 3:3–4). 78. Peter even exposes their motive, they walk after their own lusts. 79. Deception would be accompanied by signs and wonders (Matthew 24:23–27). 80. Jesus warned that supernatural manifestations would not automatically mean truth. 81. A global religious system symbolized as a woman, calling herself a queen, connected to a great city on seven hills, would dominate and deceive before judgment falls (Revelation 17–18; Zechariah 5). Scripture portrays her as spiritually unfaithful and intoxicated with influence over the nations. 82. Sorcery would mark the last days (Revelation 9:21; 18:23). The Greek word φαρμακεία (pharmakeia) includes drug use and occult enchantment. Substance abuse and occult fascination have exploded worldwide. 83. Global war preparation (Joel 3:9–14; Revelation 16:14). Never has humanity possessed the capability to destroy itself on a planetary scale. 84. Environmental devastation (Revelation 11:18). Humanity would corrupt the earth. 85. Signs in the sun (Luke 21:25). Celestial disturbances accompany end-time events. 86. Many would claim to be Christ (Matthew 24:5). False messiahs and self-proclaimed enlightened figures multiply. 87. God’s name would be great among the nations (Malachi 1:11; Philippians 2:9–11). The name of Jesus is proclaimed globally. 89. Christ’s words would endure (Luke 21:33). The Bible remains the most distributed book in history. 90. Many would be spiritually unprepared (Luke 21:34–36; 1 Thessalonians 5:2–6). 91. The catching away of believers (1 Thessalonians 4:15–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52). 92.Scripture says a strong delusion will follow (2 Thessalonians 2:9–12). 93.A vast multitude saved during the Tribulation (Revelation 7:9–17). 94. Salvation spreading through the Middle East (Isaiah 19:16–25; Romans 10:13). 95. Apostasy 96. and rejection of sound doctrine (1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:3–4). 97. Lawlessness, idolatry, 98. blasphemy, 99. and sexual immorality escalating (Matthew 24:12; Revelation 9:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:2; Jude 18). 100. Consciences seared (1 Timothy 4:2). Sin without conviction. These are not random headlines. They are converging patterns. Some signs have existed for centuries. But never in history have all categories aligned simultaneously on a global scale the way they are now. Jesus said two reactions would dominate: Some would faint with fear (Luke 21:26). Others would look up with expectation (Luke 21:28). Which one are you? Here is the uncomfortable truth. God will judge sin. Not vaguely. Personally. Have you lied? Blasphemed? Stolen? Lusted? Broken even one commandment  (Exodus 20)? By God’s standard, that makes us guilty. And God sees every hidden thought. But here is the good news. God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). “For God so loved the world…” (John 3:16). “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life…” (Romans 6:23). Jesus lived without sin. He died in our place. He rose again. Whoever repents and calls on His name will be saved. The signs are not meant to terrify the redeemed. They are meant to awaken the sleeping. This is not about speculation. It is about preparation. Look up. Your redemption draws near.

Who are we? You might have noticed that there are no pictures of pastors & leadership & pictures of "entertainment" & activities etc. on our Website. This is for the following reasons: 1) Our website & messages on YouTube are very clear in what we believe & stand for & this should be the only reason besides the Lord leading you to Harvest why you want to come. 2) It is my view (the Lord convicted me about this a while ago) that it is irrelevant how the pastors & leadership look like.   1 Samuel 16:7b: The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 3) We are here only to glorify Jesus & not ourselves, a pastor is a servant & the church is the "vehicle" in the kingdom. They should always point to & draw attention to the Gift Giver & not the gifts, or the building & activities themselves. 4) I know we are bucking a popular trend, but a church is not a Travel agency, Car dealership or Real Estate business (with some you wonder if it is about the house or themselves) or worse an Entertainment Centre or a show:  John 3:27 "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven" ​ John 3:30 "He must increase but I must decrease" https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/enough-with-latte-drinking-platform-polished-celebrity-christianity https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EeOW1E77b_Y https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j_cn6E5dMQs ​​ What are we? 1) ​First of all: What are we not:  We are not a denomination or part of a denomination, hence you will not find any "label" besides Christian on our media pages. As a student of history I understand how they came about & this was necessary to move away from from false doctrines & move closer towards Biblical truth. 2) But looking at it objectively through a pure Biblical lens, denominations are not Biblical & as such are not according God's perfect will.  3) We do believe though in strong ties, relationships, connections, friendships, covering & accountability within the Body of Christ.  4) But Biblically speaking there are no Pentecostal, Baptist, Evangelical, Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Lutheran etc Christians, only Born again Christians who are a new creation in Christ Jesus. 5) I actually developed a dislike for denominations, as they are very similar to government: everything they touch slows down, and much of it ends in control, power-play, strive, competition , bureaucracy & red tape. ​

There are several reasons: 1) It is prophesied in the Scriptures that the last days the love of many will grow cold & many will depart from the faith. 2) But that does not mean that this takes away our responsibility as Churches, Christian Institutions & last but not least parents to do our part & I believe that we have contributed to this by forsaking our responsibilities & not teaching a Biblical worldview & defence of the faith. 3) Youth groups & churches have focussed to much on entertainment & quantity but not quality & discipleship: and the "fruit" starts showing. 4) As a result most of our young people are not prepared for University nor the workplace or life in general in this "woke", harsh, worldly, atheistic / anti-Christian world as it is today. What is the solution, what can we do better? 1) Pastors & Youth pastors, stop entertaining your flock & start teaching your flock & young people apologetics, history and a Biblical worldview. 2) Christians schools: vet your staff well & teach a better curriculum, and also do the same as in point 1. 3) Parents: Don't shun everything of to the churches & schools. Your influence, lifestyle & instruction will have much more influence then churches & schools. If you don't do your part, they are "mopping with the tap open" Resources that can help you educate your children / class / Sunday school / youth group etc: https://valorrea.com/products/bible-study-workbook-for-kids https://try.valorrea.com/cmiar4dk602bub7ufs4hir9hz/ Testimony from a Christian School Teacher: Pastor Michael Hartwell opdtrsoeSnb33t9 g1ah04 11:9m1l euaF8f13hu5fg018m0tyu47rr8a10  · I'm a principal at a Christian school. Last year, I decided to track our graduates. What I found made me sick. 68% of our kids—kids who spent 12 years in Christian education—walked away from faith within 5 years of graduation. We're charging parents $15,000 a year. And we're preparing their kids for atheism. I've been in Christian education for 18 years. I believed we were different from public schools. Better. Safer. Chapel every week. Bible class every day. Prayer before every meal. We were building strong Christian young people. Or so I thought. Last spring, I decided to survey our graduates. Every student who graduated between 2010 and 2020. 287 responses. The results destroyed me. 68% no longer identified as Christian. 68%. Kids who spent 12 years in our school. $180,000 of their parents' money. Chapel, Bible class, Christian teachers—all of it. And more than two-thirds walked away. I didn't believe it at first. I called some of them personally. "What happened? You were in Christian school your whole life." The answers were almost identical. "I got to college and couldn't answer basic questions." "Someone asked me why I believed, and I realized I didn't have reasons." "I knew all the Bible stories. I didn't know why any of it was actually true." One graduate—Marcus, class of 2016—put it bluntly. "Mr. Harrison, I spent 12 years in your school. I could tell you every story in the Bible. But when my philosophy professor asked me for evidence that Christianity is true, I had nothing. You taught me content. You never taught me how to defend it." I hung up and sat in my office for an hour. He was right. Our curriculum taught Bible knowledge. It didn't teach apologetics. We tested kids on what happened in Scripture. We never tested them on why Scripture is reliable. We assumed knowing the stories would be enough. It wasn't. That week, I called an emergency meeting with our board chairman, Pastor Williams. "We have a problem. A big one." I showed him the survey results. 68% walking away. His face went pale. "How is this possible? These kids had Christian education for 12 years." "Because we taught them what to believe. We never taught them why. And when someone challenged them, they had nothing." "So what do we do?" "We need to change everything. We need to teach apologetics. Evidence. Reasons. Starting in elementary school." He was quiet for a moment. "There's a workbook I've been hearing about. Systematic theology for kids. A church in Texas rebuilt their entire children's ministry around it. The pastor said their kids can now defend their faith better than most adults." "Can we use it in a school setting?" "Let's find out." We ordered copies that week. I took one home and read it cover to cover. Lesson 1: How Do We Know God Exists? Not "the Bible says so." The cosmological argument. The moral argument. The teleological argument. Explained clearly. Logically. At a level kids could understand. Lesson 5: Why Trust the Bible? Manuscript evidence. 5,800 Greek copies. Dating within decades of the original events. More documentation than Homer, Plato, or Caesar. Lesson 12: Evidence for the Resurrection. The minimal facts approach. Five facts even skeptical scholars accept. Every alternative explanation systematically refuted. I sat there stunned. I have a master's degree in Christian education. I'd never learned this material clearly until now. We started a pilot program. Sixth grade. 24 students. Every Friday: one lesson from the workbook. The first week, I sat in to observe. The teacher asked: "Why do you believe God exists?" Same answers I expected. "Because the Bible says so." "Because my parents believe." Then she taught the cosmological argument. "Everything that begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. What caused it?" A boy named Daniel raised his hand. "Something that doesn't need a cause. Something outside the universe." "Like what?" "God?" "You just made a logical argument for God's existence. Without opening a Bible." I watched 24 sixth-graders lean forward. Not because of a grade. Because it made sense. Week 4: Why Trust the Bible? The teacher taught manuscript evidence. A girl named Sophia raised her hand. "So we have more evidence for the Bible than for stuff everyone just accepts as true?" "Yes. Far more." "Why didn't anyone teach us this before?" The teacher looked at me. I had no answer. Because we'd spent 18 years teaching Bible stories without teaching why the Bible is reliable. Week 8, something happened. One of our sixth-graders, James, went to a family reunion. His cousin attends public school. Atheist parents. The cousin said, "You go to Christian school? You know the Bible is just mythology, right?" James didn't panic. "Actually, there are 5,800 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, some dating within 25 years of the original events. We have more documentation for the Bible than for any ancient document. If you don't trust the Bible, you can't trust anything we know about ancient history." His mother called me on Monday. "What are you teaching my son?" I explained the pilot program. "He defended his faith to his atheist cousin. He's 11. His uncle—the atheist—asked where he could learn more. This is what we've been paying $15,000 a year for. Why did it take until now?" She was right. Week 12, other parents started calling. "My daughter explained the cosmological argument at dinner. She's 12." "My son corrected his youth pastor on something about the resurrection. Where is this coming from?" "Can the younger grades get this too?" Week 15, I presented the results to the full board. 24 students in the pilot. Every one of them could now articulate reasons for their faith. I showed them video of a 12-year-old explaining why the resurrection is the best historical explanation for the evidence. Pastor Williams spoke up. "This is what we should have been doing for 18 years. I move that we adopt this curriculum for all grades, K through 8." The motion passed unanimously. We spent the summer training teachers. This fall, every student in our school will learn systematic theology. Not just Bible stories. Evidence. Arguments. Reasons. We're updating our marketing too. "We don't just teach your kids the Bible. We teach them to defend it." Last month, a family toured the school. The father was skeptical. "My oldest went to a Christian school. Walked away from faith in college. Why should I trust you'll be any different?" I told him about the survey. The 68%. The changes we made. "We're not just teaching Bible content anymore. We're teaching apologetics. By the time your child graduates, they'll be able to defend their faith against anyone." He enrolled both his kids on the spot. I'm 52 years old. I've spent 18 years in Christian education. And for most of those years, I was charging parents $15,000 to prepare their kids for apostasy. I can't get back the 68% we already lost. But the kids in our school now? They won't be part of that statistic. If you're trusting Christian school to build your child's faith... If you're assuming Bible class and chapel are enough... If you think $15,000 a year guarantees anything... I need you to know: it doesn't. Education without apologetics creates believers who can't defend what they believe. And believers who can't defend their faith become adults who walk away. 68% of our graduates proved that. 52 weeks of systematic theology is changing everything. Make sure your kids—wherever they go to school—are getting the WHY. Not just the WHAT. Before they become another statistic.

For more details see my message on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_XdUV3B2Vw Or my post on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1350876497079952&set=pcb.1350902043744064 When people talk about Iran in Bible prophecy, they are not engaging in speculation or modern politics dressed up as theology. Scripture itself repeatedly references this region under its ancient names—Persia and Elam—and places it squarely within God’s prophetic timeline. Iran has been in the biblical record from the beginning of Israel’s exile to the birth of the Church, and it has not disappeared from prophecy concerning the last days. In the Old Testament, Iran appears first as Elam, a region east of Babylon, west of Persia proper, and south of Media. The prophet Jeremiah pronounced judgment on Elam, foretelling both its destruction and its eventual restoration: “I will break the bow of Elam… Yet it shall come to pass in the latter days: I will bring back the captives of Elam.” (Jeremiah 49:35, 39) This prophecy unfolded with remarkable precision. Babylon conquered Elam in 596 BC, but Elam did not vanish. Instead, its people were absorbed into the rising Medo-Persian Empire, which went on to overthrow Babylon in 539 BC—exactly as Isaiah foretold: “Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media!” (Isaiah 21:2) This transition happened during Daniel’s lifetime. Daniel personally witnessed the fall of Babylon (Daniel 5) and later recorded visions while living in the province of Elam (Daniel 8:2) . Persia was not merely a background nation—it became the stage on which God worked powerfully for His people. Under Persian rule, Israel was allowed to return home, rebuild the Temple, and restore Jerusalem. The books of Esther and Nehemiah are entirely set within Persia’s royal courts. Persia’s dominance eventually gave way to Greece under Alexander the Great, fulfilling Daniel’s prophetic vision of the ram and the goat in Daniel 8. From that point forward, Persia passed through many hands—Seleucid, Parthian, Sassanian, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic—until the modern nation of Iran formally emerged in AD 1501. Yet throughout these shifts, the region never left God’s prophetic map. The New Testament quietly confirms Persia’s continued relevance. On the Day of Pentecost, Luke records that “Parthians, Medes, and Elamites” were present in Jerusalem (Acts 2:9). These were Jews from what is now Iran—devout worshipers who witnessed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and carried the gospel back east. Iran was present at the very birth of the Church. But the most sobering references appear in end-time prophecy. In Ezekiel 38–39 , Persia is named explicitly as part of a future military alliance led by Gog of Magog. This coalition includes nations corresponding to modern Russia, Turkey, Sudan, and Libya, and it will move against Israel at a time when Israel is described as dwelling securely and unsuspecting. “Persia, Cush, and Put are with them… all of them with shield and helmet. ” (Ezekiel 38:5) This invasion will not succeed. God Himself intervenes, not through diplomacy or military alliances, but through supernatural judgment. The invading armies are destroyed on the mountains of Israel, not to glorify Israel’s strength, but to reveal God’s holiness to the nations: “I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.” (Ezekiel 38:23) Iran’s modern hostility toward Israel is not the cause of this prophecy—it is a confirmation that the players are aligning exactly where Scripture said they would be. Yet the focus of the prophecy is not fear, war, or politics. The focus is God’s sovereignty. “I will make My holy name known in the midst of My people Israel… and the nations shall know that I am the Lord, the Holy One in Israel.” (Ezekiel 39:7) Bible prophecy does not exist to make us anxious. It exists to remind us that history is not random, God is not reacting, and the future is already written by the One who declares the end from the beginning. Watch the headlines—but interpret them through Scripture, not speculation. IS TODAY’S IRAN/US CRISIS PART OF BIBLE PROPHECY: A powerful nation with a Biblical heritage suddenly on the brink of war with the United States — could this be part of God’s prophetic timeline? LATEST BREAKING (Jan 14, 2026): • Iran has cut diplomatic contact with the United States amid rising tension. • U.S. military personnel in Qatar and other Middle East bases are being moved or advised to depart as threat levels spike. • Iran has warned neighboring countries it could retaliate against U.S. military assets if attacked. • Protests within Iran have reportedly caused thousands of deaths, fuelling regional instability. • Global maritime traffic near Iranian ports is avoiding the Gulf as markets brace for conflict. Friends, these headlines feel like something straight out of the book of Ezekiel, Daniel, and Isaiah. But before fear spreads, let’s look at what God’s Word actually says — with wisdom, not sensationalism: IRAN: FROM BIBLICAL ELAM TO MODERN NATION The nation we now call Iran was known in the Bible by several names: Elam — referenced in prophetic warnings of scattering and future restoration (Jeremiah 49). Persia — the empire that liberated the Jews from Babylonian exile (Cyrus) and allowed the temple to be rebuilt. Parthians/Medes — peoples mentioned at Pentecost as being present when the Church was born (Acts 2:9). God’s Word shows Iran’s land and peoples repeatedly in Scripture — not as an accident, but as part of God’s unfolding plan: judgment, exile, restoration, and covenant fulfilment. WHY THIS MATTERS IN PROPHECY: Several Bible passages are often connected to nations in this region: -Jeremiah 49:34–39 — God prophesies against Elam (ancient Iran) and promises restoration in the last days. -Daniel 8 — Persia is symbolized in visions about kingdoms rising and falling, as part of God’s sovereign control over history. -Ezekiel 38–39 — A future coalition including Persia comes against Israel; God supernaturally defeats them. -Acts 2:9 — The presence of Medes, Elamites and Parthians at Pentecost reminds us God is already moving among these nations spiritually. WHAT DOES PROPHECY REALLY SAY? -God intends prophecy to inform our hope, not fuel fear. -Scripture shows conflict and restoration. Elam/Persia is both judged and promised blessing — God’s arc is toward redemption. -Ezekiel 38–39’s war comes after Israel is at peace and secure — not necessarily the same war the world headlines today. A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO TODAY’S TENSIONS Believers should not panic — but pray with wisdom and urgency: - Pray for peace, not war (1 Tim. 2:1–2). - Pray for Iranian citizens suffering under repression and economic hardship. - Pray for diplomatic wisdom that honours life. - Pray for Israel, America, and all nations caught in this storm. Remember: God is sovereign over kingdoms and presidents and empires. Persia freed God’s people once — God is not done with the peoples of that ancient land. CONCLUSION: -Iran appears in Bible history more than you realized. -Prophecy involves Iran — but not in the simplistic, fear-driven “headline fulfilment” way. -Today’s tensions are serious — but God’s purposes go beyond a single conflict. -The Bible both warns of wars and points to ultimate peace in Jesus Christ. “Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them, all of them with shield and helmet…” — Ezekiel 38:5 (NKJV) Who is “Persia” in the Bible? The Bible refers to the ancient empire known as Persia, whose territory and identity correspond to modern-day Iran. The name Persia was used in Scripture and world history, while the modern nation officially adopted the name Iran in 1935. In biblical prophecy, Persia = Iran is a recognizable geopolitical entity linked to end-time events described by the prophet Ezekiel. The Prophecy of Gog and Magog: Ezekiel chapters 38–39 describe a powerful leader called Gog, from the land of Magog, who leads a coalition of nations against Israel in the “latter days.” This coalition specifically includes Persia, making Iran the only nation in the prophecy still known today by essentially the same geographic identity. Key prophetic details include: Israel dwelling securely in the land. A multi-nation alliance rising against her. God supernaturally intervening to defend Israel and glorify His name among the nations. What This Means (Interpretive Summary) Persia’s Role: Persia is clearly listed as part of the end-times alliance that comes against Israel. This event is commonly referred to as the Battle of Gog and Magog. Iran Today: Modern Iran’s leadership has openly expressed hostility toward Israel. Many Bible teachers see this hostility as consistent with the role Persia plays in Ezekiel’s prophecy. Important note: Scripture names Persia, not modern political movements. Any modern application is interpretive, not dogmatic. A Larger Biblical Pattern: Persia in History-Persia once played a God-ordained role in blessing Israel. Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, was used by God to free the Jewish exiles and allow the rebuilding of the Temple (Ezra 1; Isaiah 45). Persia in Prophecy In Ezekiel, Persia appears again, this time aligned against Israel. This shift highlights God’s sovereignty over nations across different eras. God raises nations up, uses them for His purposes, and holds them accountable in His perfect timing. Final Thoughts: God is fully sovereign over history and prophecy. The inclusion of Persia (Iran) in Ezekiel 38–39 does not mean every modern conflict is prophetic fulfillment, but it does call believers to watch, pray, and remain anchored in Scripture. The ultimate message of Gog and Magog is not fear, but God’s glory, faithfulness, and protection of His covenant promises. Study Tip: Read Ezekiel 38–39 slowly and alongside Israel’s modern history. Pay attention to what God says He will do, not just what the nations plan to do. THE BOW OF ELAM: (Jeremiah 49:34–39) The prophecy of the Bow of Elam is one of the most overlooked passages in Scripture, yet it is remarkably specific and carefully worded. Elam was an ancient kingdom east of Babylon, centred around Susa, in what is now south-western Iran. In the Bible, Elam was known for its archers. Their military strength was symbolized by the bow, which is why the imagery in Jeremiah is so intentional. “Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.” (Jeremiah 49:35) In prophetic language, the bow represents military power and the ability to wage war. God is not merely predicting a lost battle. He is declaring the removal of Elam’s war-making capacity. What Elam trusted in most is what God addresses directly. The prophecy then describes Elam being scattered in all directions. This language points to dispersion, loss of unity, and regional destabilization. Elam does not simply lose strength; it loses cohesion and centralized power. Jeremiah also speaks of terror and collapse coming upon Elam. Fear, confusion, and political unravelling accompany the judgment. This is not only a military defeat but a national shaking. Yet the prophecy does not end there. God declares that He will set His throne in Elam. This statement signals divine sovereignty. God does not merely defeat Elam; He asserts His authority over the region. The purpose is rule, not eradication. Finally, the passage closes with hope. In the latter days, God promises to restore Elam. Judgment is not the final word. God preserves a future for the people and the land, showing once again that His judgments are measured and redemptive. The larger message is clear. God breaks what nations trust in most. Military power does not decide history. The Lord does! For more details see my message on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_XdUV3B2Vw Or my post on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1350876497079952&set=pcb.1350902043744064 Is this happening right now? 02/03/2026

I think it was around 1988-89 when I returned to my home church for a visit / furlough. This was the church (Full Gospel / Pentecostal) that send me out & blessed me to go work as a missionary in Eastern Europe & Soviet Union. To my shock & horror this church was divided; there was division over a new "blessing" that was introduced into the church world & was spreading worldwide like a virus. It was tragic, this church had send out quite a few other young people like me, I think around 10, was open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit (but not extreme, quite balanced) & last but not least had regular Biblical teaching on end-time doctrine & Israel. But there were quite some heated arguments, people left, people were hurt & confused. And the ones who claimed to have gotten "it" (The Holy Spirit is a person not an it) were changed in a way that I didn't recognise them. They were pushy, overbearing & mocking Christians that didn't go along or had doubts & questions. Some even mocked those who didn't go along as being baptised in lemon juice. This so-called "Toronto Blessing" might have started sincere seeking God's presence & renewal but the fruit was ugly & the manifestations un-biblical. Those involved often claimed: "But I felt something" or "It felt good" or "I was touched". That can be combined with a Biblical experience but it is not proof in itself that is from God. This example is not an isolated incident but similar things happened worldwide & there is no good lasting fruit. Even though Toronto Airport Church eventually closed it's doors, unfortunately I have observed that the same teachings & manifestations pop up over the years, under different names, movements & so-called "revivals" (Revivals starts with repentance, not with strange un-Biblical teachings & manifestations) The only people in the Bible that fell backwards where the people who came to arrest Jesus. There are many teachings, practices & supernatural manifestations that have been introduced over the last years, but the Word of God / The Scriptures are the final authority in testing manifestations, healings and doctrine: If something can't be backed up from the Bible in the right context, it is not an acceptable doctrine, manifestation, prayer or practice. Some of those teachings & practices are: Prosperity "Gospel", Praying in a commanding or directing way to the Holy Spirit, Falling or "Slain" in the Spirit, Fire tunnels, Sozo (or so called "healing" rooms), they might sound spiritual, but have no sound Doctrinal Biblical support. This does not mean we don't believe in the supernatural, signs wonders & miracles, but they need to backed by the Scriptures & we need to test the spirits 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

The real below explains it clearly. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1913686269517452 You might have picked up that a lot of my blogs are warning against this. Yes I know we live in the last days & all these things are prophesied. But that does not relieve us from warning people & being a watchmen, trusting & believing that people will wake up & bring them to salvation in Jesus Christ. As it is God's will that all men come to the knowledge of the Truth. I am fed up with: *Seeing Palestinian flags in Australia (flags of a nation that actually doesn't exist, but stand for the annihilation of the Jewish people) *Protests representing Islamic Terrorist Organisations (they should be treated as traitors, in the same way they dealt with Nazi sympathiser & collaborators after WW2) *The attacks on Israel (without any knowledge of history & facts) *The lies from the Media about the whole Middle East conflict (Due to fact that most of the media in Australia is woke & far left & representing the red & green alliance) *Islam being called "a religion of peace" (you must be either delusional or a sympathiser of the most violent religion ever created) *The spinelessness & cowardice from many in Government (incl. from the so-called "centre-right") *When concerned citizens bring up the "Elephant in the Room" & are the called "Islamophobic" Criticism Is Not a Phobia I’ve seen this image shared many times, and regardless of whether people agree with every word on it or not, it raises a larger question that deserves serious discussion. In modern society, we often blur two very different things: criticism of an ideology and hatred of people. These are not the same. Questioning a religion, its teachings, or its political influence should never automatically be labelled as fear or hatred. Every major belief system, from Christianity to communism to capitalism, is debated openly, criticised openly, and held to scrutiny, because that is how free societies evolve. The word Islamophobia is often used as a shield to shut down discussion instead of engaging with the points being raised. Genuine bigotry against Muslims absolutely exists and should be rejected, just as racism or antisemitism should be rejected, but disagreement with religious ideas or concern about political interpretations of those ideas is not the same thing as prejudice. History shows that progress happens when ideas are questioned, not when they are placed beyond criticism. We question governments, political ideologies, and social systems because power without scrutiny becomes dangerous. Religion should not be exempt from that same standard. At the same time, criticism must remain fair and focused on ideas, not on ordinary people simply living their lives. The goal should always be debate, reform, and understanding, not division or hostility, however, if like Islam is doing today, it’s overtaken by extremists who are dictating a narrative where millions are being moved to do what Islam instructs, people can’t be expected to sit by and watch it all happen. Point and case Iran, the Iranian people aren’t tip toeing around being politically correct and the word Islamophobe. They’re literally fighting for their lives. In the end, a confident belief system should be able to withstand questions. Free speech is not about protecting comfortable opinions, it is about allowing uncomfortable conversations so truth can be tested openly. Palestine is nearly free from HAMAS thanks to the IDF These protesters have no clue about the middle east. Trump has already began to try bring a 20 point peace plan to the region, however. There's only so much you can do when the region is occupied by HAMAS. Now I'm not here to defend what anyone has done. Everyone, everywhere deserves to live safe and free. Israel is NOT occupying Palestine. Israel is NOT your enemy. There is NO genocide. This is Australia We have had a gutful of your disgusting protests. If you really care for Palestine. Shut up, Go there, and stop Hamas. Oh while I am on this topic, I have my guts full of Islam still being called a religion of peace! The Paradox of Islam and Islamism Islam is a 1,400-year-old faith followed by over 2 billion people worldwide. For the vast majority, it remains a personal religion focused on prayer, charity, fasting, moral living, and spiritual guidance. Islamism is entirely different. It is a modern political ideology that insists Sharia (Islamic law) must become the official law of the state — dictating governance, courts, punishments, family matters, and public life. This is the ideological foundation that drives radical groups seeking to enforce it through any means necessary. Here is the stark paradox the world keeps avoiding: We constantly hear “Not all Muslims are radicals” or “The vast majority are peaceful.” But if so, where is this peaceful majority when radical violence is committed in the name of their faith? A conservative estimate, grounded in long-term Pew Research trends and related polls on justification of suicide bombings, violence against civilians, or sympathy for jihadist groups (al-Qaeda, ISIS, etc.), places the radicalized fringe — those who actively support or justify extreme Islamist terrorism — at roughly 7% of the global Muslim population. That equals 140 million people. 140 million is not a vague “support base.” It is an army-sized pool of individuals radicalized enough to sympathize with, recruit for, fund, or directly participate in terror: 9/11-style attacks, October 7 massacres, suicide bombings, beheadings, and global jihadist networks. This number dwarfs the standing armies of most nations and explains how such threats persist across continents despite military defeats. And that is only the violent, committed core. The deeper paradox lies in the much larger group: In the biggest Muslim-majority countries (home to most of the world’s Muslims), overwhelming majorities openly favor making Sharia the official law of the land — the precise political objective of Islamism: • Malaysia → 93% • Bangladesh → ~90% • Indonesia → 64–89% (recent surveys) • Pakistan → 84% • Nigeria → ~75% These figures come directly from Pew Research Centre data (with updates through 2025). That is hundreds of millions who want the very system Islamism fights to impose. How can so many claim to be “peaceful” and reject terrorism while demanding Sharia — the ideological fuel that powers the radicals? They cannot have it both ways. Supporting Sharia as state law means endorsing the framework that justifies Islamist extremism. Silence in the face of terror carried out for that goal is not neutrality — it is tacit approval. When the “peaceful majority” refuses to confront or reject the ideology in their midst, they enable it. Silence = complicity. Compare this to other faiths for clarity: • Christianity has produced political ideologies (historical theocracies, modern Christian nationalism in some corners), but mainstream Christianity today does not sponsor global terror networks, demand canon law by force, or generate 140 million sympathizers for suicide bombings. • Judaism has no parallel at all. There is no Jewish political movement seeking to impose Halacha worldwide through violence, no Jewish terror organizations operating globally, no equivalent pool of millions ready to die for a theocratic conquest. Israel is a secular democracy with Jewish identity — not a theocracy exporting religious law through jihad. Only Islamism combines widespread popular demand for religious law + a large radicalized minority willing to kill for it + a majority that stays silent or quietly aligns with the end goal. This is the hidden darkness within parts of the Muslim world today — camouflaged by slogans, rebranded as “culture,” and shielded from scrutiny. We must shine a powerful lighthouse beam directly into this shadow. Ignoring it will not make it disappear — it will only allow it to grow until it engulfs more innocents. The paradox is not that “not all Muslims” are radicals. The paradox is that the radicals are enabled by a much larger ideological sympathy and a deafening silence — and the world pretends otherwise.

Before I was called to mission work to the former Soviet Union & the Eastern European countries behind the "Iron Curtain" I grew up in Holland or better said; the Netherlands. Everybody immediately thinks of the stereotype "cute" & not so nice things about this country below sea-level. But what is lesser known that it also has a very strong history of extreme "ingrained" Calvinism, especially in the rural towns & among the farming & fishing communities. Amsterdam in that regards is not good representation of the country as a whole. The reason I am starting with this introduction is that I grew up with experiencing & observing the "fruit" of Calvinism. You not only need to look at the theological aspect which I will come to soon, but study the life & actions of John Calvin himself & observe the fruit of this teaching in the life of the church & believers. Well it's not pretty & I will spare you the details. When I as a young man found Christ & surrendered my life to Jesus Christ as my Lord & Saviour, it became even more clear to me it is a false teaching. Besides observing the "fruit" I also did my "homework" and the more I delved into this matter the more disgusted I became with this abhorrent "doctrine" I not only concluded that it is a false teaching, but it is doctrine of demons: Calvinism is from the pit of hell. Calvinism" & the so called "TULIP" has some Biblical truths, but like most false doctrines & religions they are "sandwiched" with some truth. But don't forget that most poisons consists largely of water. The reason I am writing this blog is, that there seems to be a resurgence of Calvinism & unfortunately still influences many pulpits today across many denominations.   You don't have to take my word for it, but if you want to find out more, please study, read & listen to links below: Watch "One Christian Truth Calvinists CAN'T SAY"  https://youtu.be/bLIiq6kiBMw?si=uU0iiyr5bdaSruBt For more info see links below:                                                                                                                https://www.heraldofhope.org.au/reformed-theology-faulty-flower/                                                     https://www.heraldofhope.org.au/who-are-the-elect/   https://youtu.be/hXeFRQ3qsqY?si=mwynHipGQXIVP3qc ​ Some more theological discussion for those wanting more clarity: Calvinism is a theological system built around the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation. It is commonly summarized by the acronym TULIP: Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. Many godly men hold this position. But after careful study of Scripture in context, we do not. Let’s walk through why. First, Total Depravity. We agree that humanity is fallen. Romans 3 makes that clear. Ephesians 2 says we are dead in trespasses and sins. Sin affects every part of man. But Scripture never says man is unable to respond to God when confronted with truth. In Acts 17:30 God commands all men everywhere to repent. A just God does not command what is metaphysically impossible. Dead in Scripture often means separated, not incapable. The prodigal son in Luke 15 was called dead, yet he still returned. Second, Unconditional Election. Calvinism teaches that God chooses specific individuals for salvation without regard to foreseen faith. We believe Scripture teaches election, but election is consistently described as “in Christ.” Ephesians 1:4 says we are chosen in Him. The sphere of election is Christ, not an arbitrary pre-temporal selection of individuals apart from response. Romans 8:29 says those whom He foreknew, He predestined. The Greek word proginosko carries the idea of relational foreknowledge. God knows beforehand who will believe. That does not diminish His sovereignty. It reflects His omniscience. Third, Limited Atonement. Calvinism teaches Christ died only for the elect. Scripture repeatedly states Christ died for the world. John 3:16 says God so loved the world. First John 2:2 says He is the propitiation not for our sins only, but also for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 says God desires all men to be saved. If Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient only for a predetermined few, those verses must be redefined. We do not redefine them. The atonement is sufficient for all, efficient for those who believe. Fourth, Irresistible Grace. Calvinism teaches that when God internally calls someone, they cannot ultimately resist. Yet Acts 7:51 says, “You always resist the Holy Spirit.” Jesus wept over Jerusalem in Matthew 23:37 and said, “I would have gathered you, but you were not willing.” Grace can be resisted. Love that cannot be refused is not love in any meaningful relational sense. Fifth, Perseverance of the Saints. We believe in eternal security for those truly saved. John 10:28 is clear. But perseverance is the result of abiding in Christ, not evidence of preselection. Salvation is secure because of Christ’s finished work, not because someone was unconditionally elected before birth. Now here is the deeper issue. Conclusion: Calvinism, when pressed logically, makes God the ultimate determiner of who will be saved and who will be condemned before they ever exist. Yet Scripture consistently presents God as just, not arbitrary. Second Peter 3:9 says the Lord is not willing that any should perish. That is not theatrical language. That is God’s revealed heart. We affirm God’s sovereignty. We affirm human responsibility.

We are watching a cultural shift that many leaders won’t name and many believers don’t yet see. But silence won’t stop it. And fear won’t fix it. There is a deeper story behind the unrest, the confusion, and the hostility toward Biblical truth. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. An Unholy Alliance exposes what’s happening beneath the surface and equips you to respond not with panic, but with conviction, courage, and Gospel clarity. I have included in this post 6 links to messages about this topic: https://youtu.be/G11evXd9Suo This Sunday the message will focus on a "mystery", as it is something that is not only geographical, political & economical, but also spiritual. More specifically referring to forces of spiritual darkness. The closer we get to the fulfilment of Biblical end-times prophesies, the more this comes to the forefront & shows its true "colours". https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1357065833127685&set=pcb.1357099749790960 https://youtu.be/4WQcfsdtA1w It is now all around us, this message is to open our eyes even more, regarding the things going on: Rise of extreme Islam, antisemitism, communism, control of freedom of speech, price inflation on all essentials of life. These are external signs confirming that the spirit of the Antichrist is alive & well & time is short. These things also confirm that Babylon is now not only in one geographical location: all systems (commerce, technology, politics & religion) are being prepared for the rise of the Beast. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1363525009148434&set=pcb.1363579825809619 Also added a 2 links from Dr Michael Youssef confirming the same theme: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2017396745657932 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ_TlT53Zkc

When celebrity conservatives drift into conspiracy and hatred, Christians must choose truth over tribal loyalty, heed biblical warnings, and recover discernment in an age of cultish followings. The Scandal That Shattered Conservative Discernment When popular voices abandon truth for obsession and conspiracy, Christians face a sobering test of discernment, courage, and fidelity to Christ over celebrity. Let me start by saying this: Like millions of other conservatives and Christians, I once quite liked what both Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson were saying and doing. But over the past year or two, both have gone off the deep end, big time – not least of which, their virulent and irrational Jew-hatred. So now I can no longer support them. Instead, all we can do is pray for them. I hope they come back to their senses and leave off their psychotic hatred and lying. Here , I will mostly focus on Candace, who may be the worst of the pair. It is impossible to keep up with all the bizarre, unhinged and demented claims that she is making of late. It seems every day, a new zinger is unleashed by her. And regrettably, her hordes of undiscerning fans lap it all up. Worse yet, that includes so many Christians who appear to have abandoned discernment and simply imbibe whatever she happens to say. We now almost need book-length assessments just to cover all the baseless, completely false claims she makes. One of the most recent – and one just as nuts as the others – is the claim that Calvary Chapel has actually been just a CIA plot! I kid you not. See a calm, gracious pastoral response dismantling this conspiracy here : Candace Owens and Charlie and Erika Kirk It has gotten so bad – especially with all the horrific and despicable things Candace has said about Charlie and Erika Kirk, and about Turning Point USA – that Erika finally came out and told her haters and conspiracy theorists in a quite firm manner to just stop . See her impassioned plea here . The line between reality and satire is now impossible to draw when it comes to this purveyor of lies, outlandish theories, and just plain absurd claims. I recently posted the following online, and one person actually asked if it was real – that tells you how far down the rabbit hole Candace is going (for the sake of clarity, this list is deliberate satire — yet tellingly plausible to some): And today’s latest Candace claims: The apostle Paul was a lesbian. Trump is a Jewish secret agent Jesus once worked for the CIA. Taylor Swift is really Obama in drag. Oprah is actually a Martian Bing Crosby was a Satanist. Charlie Kirk is a reincarnation of Attila the Hun. The earth is just 5 years old. The moon is made of Swiss cheese and French onion dip. America’s founding was a Communist plot. The Bible was written by intelligent gerbils. All churches (except mine) are covers for Mossad. I am your long-awaited Messiah. You will live to be 200 if you send me money – now. And all her brainless groupies say: ‘Yes Queen Candace, keep speaking truth and keep asking questions! We love, worship and adore you! You are so brave, so wise, and so perfect!’ Indeed, let’s just cut to the quick: Candace killed Charlie Kirk so she could marry Erika and take over TPUSA. If you believe any of the other nonsense she espouses, you might as well believe this. Sadly, Candace is now serving deception rather than truth. Thankfully, Frank Turek is one of many who have openly spoken out against the many things Owens has been saying. The only thing worse than cult leader Candace is the legion of her dedicated and deluded cult followers – including all the ‘Christians’ and ‘conservatives’ who cannot get enough of her and her unhinged bilge. This brings us to the deeper issue beneath the outrage: Scripture has long warned us about precisely this pattern. Biblical Warnings Against Deception Scripture does speak to all this. When you read the Pastoral Epistles especially, you see certain passages jumping out at you, especially in light of these recent events. This pair (who more or less claim to somehow be Christians) has stirred up more hatred, division and confusion in the Body of Christ and in the conservative movement than anyone else I know of. The original biblical writers like Paul may not have had Candace and Tucker in mind when they wrote these things, but they certainly seem to apply. Consider just five relevant passages – and there would be many more that could be mentioned. Here is one: When folks like Candace and Tucker and their legions of committed devotees keep saying, “We are just asking questions”, you can only shake your head and say, “Yeah, right”. I am reminded of 2 Timothy 3:7 : “Always learning and listening to anybody who will teach them, but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Paul’s warning is not about curiosity, but about a posture that resists truth while pretending humility. And given all the disunity, division and turmoil this pair is causing, the many other warnings Paul gives about these things must be taken seriously as well. Here are four more such passages: “Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels… God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil…” ~ 2 Timothy 2:23-26 “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching… and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” ~ 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia… certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion… without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.” ~ 1 Timothy 1:3-7 “But avoid foolish controversies… As for a person who stirs up division… have nothing more to do with him…” ~ Titus 3:9-11 Each of these passages highlights the same pattern: arrogance masquerading as insight, and division justified as courage. Bear in mind that the key signs of a cult are deception, lies, and divisiveness. An arrogant and narcissistic leader who must always be seen as being right is another hallmark of a cult. The shocking thing is how many people who claim to be Christians seem to belong to the biggest cult in America right now – the Candace and Tucker cults. I pray that they repent, get saved, and have a thorough spiritual transformation. And to be honest, those believers who are their dedicated devotees and zealous groupies also need to repent. They bring shame and scandal on the name of Christ and the cause of the kingdom. Instead of supporting these cult figures and their delusional claims, they should be rebuking their nonsense and praying that they return to reason – and return to Christ. What Tucker Carlson's EMBRACE Of Neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes Means For Israel & America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-nRoqcGBw "Exposed! Tucker Associate Dinesh D’Souza Reveals The REAL Reason He Hates Israel!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57jQiiXr_zo "Tucker Carlson Turns to the DARK SIDE & the Nick Fuentes Problem | Jonathan Cahn Prophetic": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dheN4FdDXA The Truth About the Jews & Tucker Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq2TLFyNAF8 When Tucker Carlson aired the episode “Here’s What It’s Really Like to Live as a Christian in the Holy Land” (Carlson, 2025), the optics were powerful. His guest, Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos, appeared cloaked in her black Orthodox veil, her very presence suggesting sanctity and authenticity. That she was also the sister of George Stephanopoulos, the long-time ABC political commentator, made the segment doubly compelling. The holy habit fused with the famous surname, preparing audiences to assume her words carried both religious authority and cultural weight. On the surface, she seemed to offer unfiltered truth about Christian suffering in the land of Christ’s birth. Yet behind these optics was an old distortion. Arab-world Christians have long learned to survive under Islam by deflecting blame from Muslim rulers and shifting it onto Jews, and Carlson’s stage gave this “dhimmi distortion” global reach. The Habit as Symbol, Not Substance In the Western imagination, the nun’s habit has long symbolized purity, moral authority, and spiritual integrity. Carlson framed Mother Agapia not as a political actor but as a “holy witness,” inviting viewers to hear her words with reverence rather than suspicion. This is what Barthes (1972) identified as a “mythological sign”—a symbol that communicates meaning before arguments are tested. Her veil thus became a credibility costume, giving her testimony the appearance of sacred authority. Yet symbols cannot substitute for substance, and the habit in this case became a shield for distortion. By cloaking political propaganda in religious garb, the broadcast invited audiences to confuse sanctity with truth. When distortion hides behind a veil, it desecrates the very sanctity it seeks to project. Bethlehem vs. Israel: Two Divergent Realities Mother Agapia emphasized that Christians are leaving Bethlehem because of Israel’s occupation. While the demographic collapse is undeniable, the cause she cited is misleading. In 1947, Christians comprised around 80% of Bethlehem’s population; today, they represent less than 15% (Middle East Forum, 2024). The decline stems from harassment by Islamist groups, discriminatory property laws, and economic pressures that favour Muslim families (Dalrymple, 2015). In striking contrast, the Christian population inside Israel has steadily grown since 1948. Christians in Israel enjoy legal protections, worship freely, and play prominent roles in politics, medicine, and education (Central Bureau of Statistics, 2023). Where Israel governs, Christians thrive; where Islamists dominate, Christians decline. By inverting this reality, Mother Agapia transformed a demographic tragedy into a political distortion. The Dhimmi Reflex and Historical Continuity This distortion is not a simple error but part of a long-standing survival reflex rooted in the system of dhimma. Under Islamic rule, Christians were tolerated but subordinated, and criticizing Muslims was dangerous. By contrast, scapegoating Jews was relatively safe, creating a predictable pattern in public rhetoric (Lewis, 1984). During the rise of Arab nationalism, Arab Christian leaders followed this reflex by loudly denouncing Zionism. At the 1948–49 World Council of Churches assemblies, they condemned Israel while remaining silent about Arab regimes that restricted Christian freedoms. In later decades, clerics such as Mitri Raheb and Elias Chacour gained global recognition by framing Israel as the source of Palestinian suffering while rarely confronting Islamist hostility (Raheb, 2014; Chacour, 2001). Mother Agapia’s narrative follows this same lineage, showing continuity with a reflex that prioritizes communal survival over prophetic truth. A Record of Exaggeration and Media Exploitation Mother Agapia’s credibility is further undermined by her record of exaggeration. During the 2002 Bethlehem siege, she alleged that Israeli soldiers desecrated churches and killed infants, claims that circulated widely but were later discredited (Israel365 News, 2025). Despite this record, Carlson presented her as a trustworthy witness, as if her religious title absolved her of scrutiny. The exchange illustrates the West’s appetite for “holy witnesses” who sanctify political narratives. On the left, clerics like Raheb are platformed to support anti-Israel activism. On the right, Carlson uses figures like Mother Agapia not to defend Palestinian Christians but to critique evangelicals who support Israel. In both cases, the habit becomes a theatrical prop, and the price is truth. The Tragedy of False Witness The deeper issue here is not political but theological. Scripture warns, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour” (Exodus 20:16, English Standard Version [ESV], 2016). The prophets denounced leaders who proclaimed peace where there was none and shepherds who misled the flock (Jeremiah 23; Ezekiel 13, ESV, 2016). Jesus Himself tied truth to freedom when He declared, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32, ESV, 2016). When a nun scapegoats Israel while ignoring Islamist persecution, she participates in the same pattern of deception condemned throughout Scripture. Her testimony misleads Western audiences while reinforcing the silence that keeps Arab Christians vulnerable. In the short term, such silence may preserve survival; in the long term, it ensures decline. Conclusion: A False Prophet in a Habit Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos’s appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show was praised as bold truth-telling, but it was in fact another chapter in the dhimmi distortion. Her famous last name gave her visibility, her habit gave her credibility, and Carlson’s platform gave her amplification. Yet none of these trappings could sanctify distortion. She is not the fearless prophet she seemed to be, but a false witness in a habit—an emblem of how survival can masquerade as prophecy. The Church must learn from this spectacle. Discernment requires Christians to look past appearances and test all witness against the truth of Scripture. Where distortion is given the stage, believers are called to speak truth, even when it offends. To do otherwise is to trade the liberating freedom of the gospel for the false security of propaganda. Tucker Carlson's claims about Christians in Israel refuted Tucker Carlson’s claims about Christians in Israel are not just wrong—they invert reality. Israel is the only nation in the Middle East where Christians are growing, worship freely, and enjoy full civil rights. Meanwhile, Christian communities collapse under Hamas and struggle under the Palestinian Authority. Facts matter. Truth matters. And the truth is clear: Christians thrive in Israel, not in the territories Carlson defends. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1333167052182860&set=pcb.1333167112182854

Understanding the Deeper Issues There’s a deeper issue with Christians promoting flat-earth content. It’s not just that the claim is scientifically false. The real problem is what it communicates about God, truth, and our witness to the world. When believers publicly reject basic, measurable realities that anyone can test, it doesn’t make us look faithful. It makes us appear unlearned, reactionary, and disconnected from reality. Scripture never calls us to reject knowledge. Instead, it encourages us to test all things, love God with our minds, and walk wisely among outsiders. When Christians attach themselves to easily disproven claims, we don’t elevate God—we unintentionally shrink Him. The Nature of God and His Creation God is not honored by fragile belief systems that collapse under simple observation. The God of Scripture is the Creator of order, law, measure, and consistency. The heavens declare His glory not because they are mysterious nonsense, but because they operate with precision, reliability, and intelligible structure. Gravity, motion, geometry, and time are not enemies of faith. They are part of God’s design. When Christians promote flat-earth ideas, it tells the watching world that faith requires denial of evidence. It suggests that belief in God is incompatible with learning and that Scripture cannot withstand investigation. None of that is biblical. Christianity gave birth to modern science because believers trusted that a rational God created a rational universe worth studying. The Distraction from the Gospel Worse still, these posts distract from the Gospel. Instead of people seeing Christ as Lord, Redeemer, and Truth, they see Christians arguing against satellites, gravity, and basic physics. The conversation shifts from salvation and transformation to damage control. Not because the world hates truth—but because it recognizes error. The Bible never teaches a flat earth. It uses poetic language, phenomenological descriptions, and ancient observational terms—just like we still say “the sun rises” today without meaning it literally or scientifically. Confusing poetic language with scientific claims doesn’t make us more biblical; it makes us careless interpreters of Scripture. The Power of Truth God does not need conspiracy theories to defend Him. Truth stands on its own. A faith that requires rejecting reality is not stronger faith—it is weaker faith pretending to be bold. If we want to honor God, we should be people who love truth wherever it is found. We should not be afraid of investigation and should reflect the wisdom of the Creator in how we think, speak, and teach. The world isn’t rejecting Christianity because God is small. It’s rejecting caricatures of Christianity that make Him look that way. The Scientific Reality of Our World The Flat Earth Claim The “flat earth” claim doesn’t fail because of one clever argument. It fails because the physical world keeps giving the same answer from a thousand angles. In physics, the most reliable conclusions are the ones that are overdetermined: multiple independent measurements, using different methods, all converge on the same result. That’s exactly what happens here. The Earth is a rotating, gravitating spheroid (an oblate sphere), and the evidence is not subtle. Understanding Horizons Start with the simplest geometry: horizons. On a flat plane, the horizon is either infinite or limited only by haze and the resolving power of your eyes and camera. But in reality, the horizon behaves like a geometric occlusion. As distance increases, the bottom of objects disappears first. That “bottom-first” loss is what you get when a curved surface blocks the line of sight. You can test this in the real world with shoreline skylines, distant buildings, or ships. Zooming in doesn’t bring back what’s hidden behind the horizon because it’s not a “resolution” problem; it’s a line-of-sight problem. If the Earth were flat, increasing magnification should recover the whole object (subject to atmospheric blur). Instead, you recover detail in the visible part while the hidden part remains hidden, because the surface is in the way. The Dynamics of Gravity Now move from geometry to dynamics: gravity. A flat earth model has a brutal physics issue: mass attracts mass. If you had a large flat disk of Earth-mass, gravity would not pull “straight down” everywhere. Near the center, “down” would be roughly perpendicular to the disk; near the edges, gravity would lean inward toward the center. That means plumb lines, building levels, and “down” would measurably tilt depending on location. In a round-earth model, local gravity points toward Earth’s center of mass, which matches what we observe: “down” is locally radial, not globally parallel. The fact that vertical is locally consistent everywhere is exactly what you expect on a sphere under gravity. Precision in Measurement Even more, Earth’s gravity field has been measured with exquisite precision. The acceleration due to gravity is about 9.8 m/s², but it varies slightly with latitude and altitude in the exact way predicted by a rotating oblate spheroid: Earth bulges at the equator (increasing radius, reducing g) and rotation reduces effective weight slightly more at the equator than at the poles. Those variations are not philosophical; they are measurable and are used in geophysics, surveying, and inertial navigation. The Coriolis Effect Speaking of rotation: the Coriolis effect is not a “theory,” it’s a consequence of motion in a rotating frame. If Earth rotates, moving air and water should deflect relative to the surface: to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern. That is exactly what we see in the handedness of large-scale cyclones and the structure of ocean gyres. More importantly, the Coriolis effect can be measured directly in controlled settings. Artillery tables, long-range ballistics, and even high-precision engineering account for Earth’s rotation. A flat, non-rotating Earth doesn’t give you a consistent global Coriolis framework; a rotating sphere does. The Foucault Pendulum A classic, clean physics demonstration is the Foucault pendulum. It’s a simple pendulum set swinging in a fixed plane, and the Earth rotates beneath it. The pendulum’s plane appears to rotate at a rate that depends on latitude: zero at the equator, maximum at the poles, proportional to the sine of latitude. This is not “perspective” or “camera tricks.” It is inertial physics. The latitude dependence is the key: it matches a rotating sphere, not a flat plane with ad hoc motion. Observing the Sky Then there’s the sky itself, which is essentially a giant physics lab. On a sphere, observers at different latitudes see different portions of the celestial sphere. That’s why the altitude of Polaris changes with latitude in the northern hemisphere and why the southern sky has different constellations, with a different “pole” near Sigma Octantis. On a flat Earth with a small “nearby” sun and dome-like sky, you can’t simultaneously preserve the angular relationships, apparent rotations, and consistent stellar navigation across vast distances. Yet celestial navigation works because the sky behaves like it’s effectively at infinity, and Earth’s surface is curved beneath it. The Geometry of Time Zones Time zones are another geometry slam. If the sun were a small lamp sweeping over a plane, you’d expect odd distortions in solar angles and day-night boundaries. You’d have trouble explaining the crispness and shape of the terminator (the moving boundary between day and night). On a sphere lit by a distant sun, the terminator is the intersection of sunlight with a sphere, and its behavior matches what we see, including seasonal shifts. The Impact of Seasons Seasonal changes themselves are deadly to flat models without constant patchwork. The length of day changes with latitude through the year, and in polar regions, you get continuous daylight or darkness for extended periods. That behavior drops naturally out of a tilted rotating sphere orbiting the sun. Flat models end up inventing complicated sun paths and spotlight beams that still fail to reproduce the observed timing and geometry consistently for both hemispheres. The Role of Satellites Now let’s talk about the most “physics” proof of all: radio and satellites. Modern communication relies on orbital mechanics. Orbit is not a magic hover; it’s free-fall around a massive body. The reason satellites stay up is that they’re moving sideways fast enough that as they fall, the Earth curves away beneath them. GPS is especially crushing because it requires not just satellites existing, but precision timing consistent with relativity. GPS satellites’ clocks tick at different rates compared to Earth clocks due to both special relativity (motion) and general relativity (weaker gravity at altitude). The system must correct for these effects to maintain meter-level accuracy. That is physics operating on a curved gravitational field around a roughly spherical Earth. A flat Earth model has no coherent replacement that reproduces working GPS at a global scale. DIY Measurements If you want a “you can do it yourself” measurement that doesn’t require trusting institutions, do this: travel north-south a few hundred miles and measure the angle of Polaris above the horizon using a simple inclinometer app or a homemade protractor and string. On a spherical Earth, that angle changes about one degree per 69 miles (111 km). That relationship is geometry of a sphere. It’s consistent, repeatable, and doesn’t care what anyone believes. Another DIY proof is to watch a lunar eclipse. The Earth’s shadow on the moon is always circular. A disk can cast a circular shadow only in special orientations, but a sphere casts a circular shadow from every orientation. If Earth were a flat disk, over time, across countless eclipses, you would not always see a round shadow. Yet you do. That’s not a photograph; it’s observable with your own eyes. The Importance of Perspective Also notice this: different observers can see different horizons simultaneously, and the angles to distant objects behave like they’re on a curved surface. Surveying and geodesy are built on this. Engineers correct for curvature on long projects, from canals to bridges to high-precision mapping. Not because of ideology, but because instruments and math demand it. Conclusion: The Call to Embrace Truth What’s the takeaway? The Earth isn’t “not flat” because NASA said so. The Earth isn’t flat because gravity, rotation, geometry, optics, astronomy, orbital mechanics, and relativity all agree. They agree in ways that generate working technologies and repeatable measurements. Flat Earth models survive only by rejecting large chunks of physics or inventing mechanisms that don’t produce the same predictive power. If someone wants to debate, here’s the honest standard: bring a flat model that simultaneously explains the horizon, gravity direction, latitude-dependent pendulum precession, Coriolis dynamics, seasons, polar day/night, lunar eclipses, and GPS timing. Not one or two. All of it, with equations and predictions that match measurements. That’s what real science demands. And when you hold both models to that standard, the result is not close.

Everyone knows by now that our government, with the "help" of the LNP, passed new hate speech laws in Parliament on January 20th. The same people who can’t define a woman. The same people who locked you in your house. The same people who continue to print money into inflation hell. Now they demand the power to decide what you’re allowed to say. And here’s the part everyone is conveniently ignoring… At the time this post was published, the Governor General had NOT given Royal Assent. That means it’s not law yet! (UPDATE: it has been signed and given royal assent; it is officially law.) The Rush to Censor So why the rush? Why the media victory lap? Why are people already censoring themselves? Because fear works. If you had a brain cell, you would look back at the past five years, and you’ll be able to join the dots. They don’t need to silence you if you silence yourself. And here’s the brutal truth most people don’t want to hear… No government can conquer a strong, disciplined, self-led person. They can only conquer weak men and women. Distracted men. Men who outsource their thinking. Men who trade freedom for comfort. If you’re waiting for permission to speak, you’ve already lost. If you’re hoping someone else will fight this, you’re already conquered. History doesn’t remember quiet men. It remembers men who stood their ground when it was unpopular. Read the fine print. Think for yourself. Get your house in order. Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind. Build leverage. Because in the end… You can only be conquered if you allow yourself to be conquered. The Dangers of the Hate Speech Bill AUSTRALIA: THIS “HATE” BILL CAN END FREE SPEECH. Read that again. This law, crafted in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack, doesn’t just go after terrorists. In fact, it doesn't even mention radical Islam! Instead, it builds a speech-policing framework that can be turned on ordinary Australians: “Offence” can mean criminal trouble. Your “motive” can increase punishment. Leaders get singled out (pastors, commentators, community voices). You don’t have to cause harm; the “risk” of harm is enough. The state decides what’s “acceptable.” Once the government gets to decide which opinions are "safe," then free speech is finished... BY ORDER OF THE LAW! The Government's Agenda These laws are madness. Yes, it is clear that action must be taken, and yes, there are some important things covered in the draft bill. But there is no justification for the way the Albanese Government is rushing these laws through to deny Australians their say. The terrible attack on the Jewish community is being used by this government to criminalize speech, turn religions against each other, and punish law-abiding firearms owners. The intention of the government is clearly to expand these laws and potentially criminalize opinions about topics like gender and Islam, which are widely held among conservatives. Ironically, some of the very victims of the Bondi Beach Chanukah massacre hold these views. The Cycle of Hate NEO NAZIS Love Hitler, hate Jews, hate brown people (National Socialist Network, White Australia Party). ISLAMISTS Love Hitler, hate Jews, hate white people, hate Christians (Hisb ut-Tahrir, Palestine Action Group, ANIC, pro-Islamist mob). MARXISTS / LEFTISTS Love Socialism, love Marxism, love Islam, hate Jews, hate Christianity, hate conservatives, hate Neo Nazis (Socialist Alliance, Socialist Alternative, AntiFa, Palestine Action Group, Campaign Against Racism & Fascism, Labor Party, the Greens, etc.). JEWS Recipients of hate from the three groups above for the last two years, culminating in the Bondi massacre committed by ISLAMISTS (12-13 Jews DEAD). CHRISTIANS Recipients of hate from the same top three groups for supporting Jews, next on the chopping block for the Islamists (Conservatives, Church Ministers, Family First Party, One Nation, Australian Christians, Liberal Party, etc.). If EXISTING hate speech laws had been applied EQUALLY across the TOP THREE groups above over the last two years, we would NOT have had the Bondi massacre, and we would NOT have a need for a Royal Commission OR new hate speech laws. And therein lies the problem of the ALBANESE SOCIALIST LABOR GOVERNMENT (allied with groups 2 and 3 above) who only want to introduce ‘new’ laws to cover up their incompetence, bias, and inaction over the last two years, and make it seem like they’re finally doing something. The NETT OUTCOME 15 dead Australians, new laws coming in to PROTECT groups 2 and 3 (ISLAMISTS and LEFTISTS) and come down HARDER on groups 1 and 5 (NEO NAZIS and CHRISTIANS / CONSERVATIVES) while LEAVING group 4 (JEWS) under the bus where they already have been for the last two years. Some of us already saw this coming… it’s a FAMILIAR pattern! In conclusion, we must remain vigilant. The fight for free speech is not just about words; it’s about our very freedom. Let’s stand together, think critically, and ensure that our voices are heard.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Amplified Bible The women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to talk in church. This is such a hot potato in the church world, plagued by extremes from both sides. As he deals with the issue of order, Paul next says something in the above Scripture that needs clarification: This is a passage that has been misused, and it is widely misunderstood. It’s important to understand that among the Greeks, women were discouraged from speaking in public generally anyway. That was the Greek culture of the time. More importantly, first-century women were generally uneducated and illiterate. The word λαλέω - laleō - is used 244 times in the New Testament for “to speak.” It has nothing to do with public speaking or with teaching or prophesying. It appears that the Corinthian women were causing disruption by their constant talking. Remember, Paul is addressing the problem of disorder in the Corinthian church. In the first century, women generally sat on one side and men sat on the other, and women would have had to shout across the room to talk to their husbands. Paul says that if they had questions, they needed to ask their husbands at home rather than interrupting in the congregation. If you’ve ever been to Israel and watch a Jewish family talking, they sound like they’re arguing. It’s said that if you have two Jews in a room, you have three opinions. I’m kidding, but there was a reality of disorder in the Corinthian church. The Bible is clear that women will be filled with the Spirit of God to prophesy and to do the work of the ministry. Paul assumes that women will prophesy. Joel 2:28 mentions both men and women as recipients of God’s outpouring in the last days. Priscilla, the wife of Aquila, was a teacher and fellow worker with Paul. She and her husband had a church in their house, and both Priscilla and Aquila worked together to bring Apollos up to speed on doctrinal issues. She must have been a great asset to the apostles and highly respected because she is mentioned first along with her husband. We find in Acts 21:9 that Philip the evangelist had four virgin daughters who prophesied. Considering the young age at which women were married in those times, this meant that these were not adult women prophesying, but young teen or even pre-teen girls. In Philippians 4:2-3 , Paul urges the church to help Euodia and Syntyche, his fellow laborers in the Gospel. Women clearly had value in the work of building and edifying the Church. In Romans 16 , Paul mentions a variety of different women workers for Christ. In the first verse he says, “I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea.” In verse 7, Paul mentions Junias as his fellow prisoner and apostle. Hers is a clearly female name, and she is the only female apostle named in the New Testament. In verse12, he sends greetings to Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who work for Christ. Paul is not suggesting that women have no place for teaching or prophesying or helping in the church. In Corinth, he is dealing with obnoxious women who cause interruption and confusion. He reminds his readers that the Law says women should be subject to their husbands – ever since God told Eve that her husband would rule over her in Genesis 3:16. However, this should never be used to cloud the role of women in the ministry. When it is, it’s a tragedy. Where would the mission fields be without women? Most would be non-existent. What would the Church be without the ministry of women since the very beginning? Don’t forget, it was Mary Magdalene who first learned the Lord had risen in John 20 and went to tell the disciples in John. She was the very first person to spread the news that Jesus had risen from the dead. Conclusion: My personal view as a pastor, based on the revelation & knowledge of the Scriptures I have till so far, I find it grievous when Christians take a very hard, judgemental & dogmatic stand on women in ministry . Women can operate in pastoral roles, exercise ministry gifts be on church boards, but with only one exception: it is however not Scriptural for a women married or single to be a lead-pastor or elder , but I do know of certain circumstances like war or other extreme circumstances women sometimes have to step in. At the same time (even though they were not church leaders) where would the world be without mighty women of God like Amy Carmicle or Corrie ten Boom & many others like them? Last but not least my wife is the best prayer partner, support, adviser, encourager & relieving me of many tasks including prayer ministry & ministering to women specifically. I wouldn't be where I am today in ministry without her!