God foretold a great battle that will take place when three conditions exist (Ezek. 38-39):When the latter years and latter days have arrived (Ezek. 38:8, 16); when Jews have returned to the Promised Land from many Nations (Ezek. 38:8); when the Jews are dwelling safely (Ezek. 38:8, 11).

All three of these conditions exist right now (Israel is dwelling under God’s protection).

This great battle will be led by a man called Gog. He will rule the land of Magog (modern Russia; Ezek. 38:2).

Magog lies north of Israel (Ezek. 38:15). Some translations say the “far north.” Others say the “uttermost parts of the north.” Russia occupies that location.

Only God knows, but many prophecy writers, including this one, believe Vladimir Putin is Gog.

Gog and his hordes are expected to ascend in Syria and cover the mountains of Israel “like a cloud” (Ezek. 38:9). Gog will provide air cover (planes and helicopters) for the multitude of troops he has moving up the mountains on Syria’s side of the border (Ezek. 38:4-6).

His attempt to destroy Israel will infuriate God (Ezek. 38:19). The Almighty will enter into judgment against Gog and his hordes (Ezek. 38:19-22).

God said when the day of the Lord is near He will do to Israel’s enemies what they try to do to Israel (Obad. 1:15). Since Gog and his hordes have gathered to destroy Israel, God will destroy most of them.

The destruction will be so great it will take Israel seven years to burn the weapons and seven months to bury the dead (Ezek. 39:9:12).

With each passing day Vladimir Putin is getting more deeply involved in the Middle East. In the fall and winter of 2015, he sent hundreds of troops, many planes, helicopters, drones and other weapons to a military base in Syria.

He also announced plans for Russia and Iran (a Russian ally in the battle of Gog and Magog; Persia; Ezek. 38:5) to step up their military co-operation.

In the spring of 2016, he suddenly announced that he was removing some of his troops, planes and weapons from Syria. He did, but he replaced them with more troops; better planes, helicopters and drones; and more powerful and advanced weapons. It was even reported that he sent in missiles with nuclear warheads.

In the summer of 2016, he sent two advanced bombers armed with smart bombs to the Syrian air force and announced plans to send eight more in the near future. His stock of troops and weapons included ten naval vessels that were stationed at or nearby a port in Syria.
Vladimir Putin also announced plans for Russia and Turkey (another Russian ally in the battle of Gog and Magog; Togarmah; Ezek. 38:6) to expand their military ties.
Fall has now arrived and before this article gets posted those ten naval vessels will be joined by about ten more naval vessels: An aircraft carrier with more than fifty jets and helicopters, a nuclear missile cruiser, two destroyers, several fully loaded supply ships, submarines and who knows what else.
It is being reported that Vladimir Putin may soon use these troops and weapons against Islamic forces that are holed up in the Syrian city of Aleppo. That may well be true, but Israel considers them to be a threat to her. The IDF is very concerned that Vladimir Putin’s massive build-up of troops and weapons in Syria may head toward the mountains of Israel in the future.
If they do, it will be a world changing event.

Prophecy Plus Ministries
Daymond & Rachel Duck
duck_daymond@yahoo.com

When Hillary Clinton picked Tim Kaine to be her running mate in the upcoming presidential election several articles were posted on the Internet saying that Mr. Kaine is pro-Muslim and anti-Israel. Other articles refuted that and I casually glanced at them and moved on.

But I recently read a five week old article that deserves more than a casual glance. It was written by Eli The and it is titled: “Tim Kaine: ‘The Catholic Church Will Change Its Same-Sex Marriage Stance Or It Will Be Banned From The U.S.’”
It can be found at: http://therightists.com/tim-kaine-the-catholic-church-will-change-its-same-sex-marriage-stance-or-it-will-be-banned-from-the-u-s/

According to the article, Mr. Kaine has changed his position on same-sex marriage and he believes that there is a good chance that the Catholic Church will follow suit.

It would be hard to find a clearer example of exchanging the truth of God for a lie (calling an abomination good). And the Bible says God will give people up to uncleanness for practicing perversion.

He said they worship the creature (Satan) more than they worship the Creator (Rom. 1:24-25). They prefer to follow the father of lies (Satan) than to follow the God of truth.

Mr. Kaine seemed to say that he believes the Catholic Church will change its position on same-sex marriage because God surveyed the entire world in the first chapter of Genesis, including mankind, and said, ‘It is very good.’”

This is reprobate thinking because God’s pronouncement that His creation was “very good” was before sin entered into the world. There was no same-sex marriage when God said, “It is very good.”

Mr. Kaine added that the Catholic Church should be accepting same-sex marriage instead of condemning it and that there are ways to make the Catholic Church listen to the voice of reason.

He apparently believes the Bible and the Catholic Church are unreasonable. This would mean that the Holy Spirit that inspired the Scriptures and the Catholic Church that interprets them are unreasonable. And it means that he is calling evil, good, and good, evil (Isa. 5:20).

He accused the Catholic Church of acting contrary to the Christian faith and said if the Catholic Church doesn’t change it will be given an ultimatum: Change your stance on same-sex marriage or pack your bags and get out of America.

What does it say about the heart of a man that thinks he can twist the Scriptures and kick the Catholic Church out of America, if it doesn’t comply with his misinterpretation of the Bible?

He probably wouldn’t have any problems with kicking out the Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Assemblies of God and others. But would he kick out the Muslims that don’t agree with his position on same-sex marriage?

And if he would try to force people to accept same-sex marriage, would he try to force people to submit to Sharia Law or to take a name, number or Mark?

And why would he kick out Catholics and oppose the removal of illegal aliens that have been committing crimes in America?

If he can so easily cast aside what the Bible says about homosexuality, would he easily cast aside what it says about Israel, world government, etc.

Hillary may have health problems. Mr. Kaine could be just a heartbeat away from the presidency. Threatening to kick people out of America that disagree with him is not good.

Think America! Think and vote before you are given an ultimatum to comply with evil or pack your bags and get out of America.

Prophecy Plus Ministries
Daymond & Rachel Duck
duck_daymond@yahoo.com