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Antichrist’s Power Base :: By Terry James

Published on: by RR10

The stunning swiftness of moves made by this newly elected—or would that be re-elected—president brings into question just where the stage-setting for Antichrist’s ultimate base of power stands.

I refer to the fact that Mr. Trump has left America’s western European allies standing on the sideline and gawking from a distance as he enters negotiations with Vladimir Putin. The American president has unilaterally taken on the peace initiative in seeking to put an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.

His administration’s operatives, in preparing the way for the peace probe taking place, have stated that European nations will be consulted but may not be present at the direct negotiations between Trump and Putin. This, to my way of thinking, is no doubt insulting to those governments. But I think it perhaps somehow will be instrumental in making Europe the most powerful governmental and military power to exist on earth.

This is a possible future reality when considering the Bible prophecy truth that the one who will be Antichrist will come from Europe—that is, from within the region surrounding the ancient city of the Caesars. Daniel the prophet gave us a clue to this eventuation:

“And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate” (Daniel 9:26-27).

The “prince that shall come,” of course, refers here to the one who will be Antichrist. That prince, Daniel prophesies, will “confirm the covenant” with Israel and “the many.” This is the peace that begins the seven years of Tribulation. That prince comes out of the Roman Empire, whose capital, of course, was Rome. We know this will be a man from Rome because it is the Roman Legion, led by General Titus, that in AD 70 destroyed the city and the sanctuary, as given in this prophecy.

Europe will be central to the ascension of this, history’s last and worst dictator. He will also be the most powerful tyrant to ever rule on earth. He will cause all, no matter their status, to obey him or else die through execution or starvation.

So, in surveying the present status of this geopolitical nucleus out of which that future Antichrist will arise, it’s more than interesting to witness the almost inconsequential regard with which European leadership is being treated.

This announcement by the U.S. president frames the situation.

TRUMP’S ULTIMATUM: THE U.S. HAS GIVEN EUROPE THREE WEEKS TO AGREE ON TERMS TO END THE UKRAINE WAR! IF WE DON’T, THE U.S. WILL WITHDRAW FROM EUROPE! BOOM!

It’s happening. President Donald J. Trump is DONE playing games with NATO and the corrupt Ukrainian war machine. The message is clear: either Europe agrees to terms and ends this disastrous war in Ukraine, or the United States pulls out of Europe completely. No more free rides. No more U.S. troops babysitting Europe while their leaders drag their feet. Trump is a man of action, and he just put NATO and Ukraine on notice. Three weeks. That’s all they have. If they don’t sign the deal, America is out. (“Trumps Ultimatum: The U.S. Has Given Europe Three Weeks to Agree on Terms to End the Ukraine War!,  amg-news.com, American Media Group Telegram, February 22, 2025)

And I believe this treatment of Europe we’re witnessing at this time, in actuality, is beginning a process that will result in establishing Antichrist’s power base.

The prophecy Jesus the Ascended Lord gave John to write foretells the power of this future “beast,” as he is called.

“And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?” (Revelation 13:4).

Perhaps we’re watching through our hourly news at present the foundational moments of the construction of such awesome power as described here.

The Europeans now understand that America’s president isn’t playing around in the matter of the seemingly endless war between Russia and Ukraine. He has pushed that leadership aside, obviously considering them as blocking progress in bringing the bloody war to an end.

They’re now looking into what happens when America stops providing the greatest amount of money and military assets for Europe’s defense, which has been the case since World War I. Donald J. Trump has indicated in strong geopolitical, diplomatic language that things will change in this regard. The following report further provides some food for thought.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine has yet to be made public, but it is already abundantly clear that he expects Europe to play a far bigger role in the continent’s future security and the fight against Russian aggression. With the United States now looking to scale back its transatlantic commitments at a time when an openly revisionist Russia is embracing an expansionist agenda, European leaders must urgently adjust to the new geopolitical realities and prioritize security.

The Trump administration has moved rapidly to underline its expectations regarding an increased European role in the continent’s defense. Just days after his inauguration, Trump used an appearance at the World Economic Forum to reiterate his call for European NATO members to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP…

The starkest message so far has come from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Safeguarding European security must be an imperative for European members of NATO,” he told a February 12 meeting of Ukraine’s Western allies in Brussels. “Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future lethal and non-lethal aid to Ukraine.” (“Europe Must Prepare to Defend Itself in an Increasingly Multipolar World,” Mykola Bielieskov, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org)

Increasingly, European leaders are seeing the handwriting on the wall, as the following validates:

The USA has, among other things, declared that Europe cannot count on American support for peacekeeping forces in the event of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

European leaders fear that the USA’s President Donald Trump will make a peace agreement with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over the heads of Ukraine and Europe.

Europe is aware that its relationship with the USA has entered a new phase, according to Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The Paris meeting was unanimous that a “significant increase in defense spending is absolutely necessary,” he summarized.

There is no point in getting irritated about our ally USA saying “spend more, get stronger, become more resilient,” said Tusk.

Leaders from Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, as well as the EU and NATO, participated in the meeting. (“Europe after the Meeting: Must Build Up,” Sweden Herald, February 17, 2025)

This president, I believe, could well be fulfilling, unwittingly, the end-times movement toward Europe’s development of a unified military power base. When the Rapture occurs, America will be in disarray, perhaps more than any other nation, due to Christian influence within government and military being no longer here.

I believe the probability is strong that a greatly weakened U.S., because of disunity, will at a future time have to join with a powerfully unified European defense consortium. This coalition will then possess America’s awesome nuclear arsenal, along with all of its technological war-making assets. This would certainly bring to fulfillment the prophecy: “Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?”

These sudden and forceful dynamic rearrangements involving Europe indicate, I’m convicted, how near might be Christ’s call in the Rapture to believers of this Church Age.

It is time as never before to deliver to those who don’t know our Lord, Christ’s soul-redeeming message:

“That if you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and will believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:9-10).

Shifting Sands of Morality: Is Society Ripe for Judgment? :: By Joe Hawkins

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In recent decades, the world has witnessed a dramatic shift in its moral compass. What once was considered universally right or wrong is now up for debate, and the lines between good and evil are increasingly blurred. This moral decline is particularly concerning for those who hold a biblical worldview, as it may signal the approaching judgment of God. As society moves further away from traditional values and biblical principles, it’s essential to examine the significance of this shift in light of prophetic scripture. Is society ripe for judgment? And what role does the decline of morality play in the unfolding of end-times scenarios?

The Decline of Traditional Values

To understand the full scope of this issue, it’s important first to consider the traditional values that have historically underpinned Western society. For centuries, Judeo-Christian principles rooted in Scripture formed the foundation of laws, ethics, and social conduct. Concepts such as the sanctity of life, the institution of marriage, the importance of family, and the moral law of God were central to societal structures.

However, in recent years, these traditional values have been increasingly undermined. Laws that once protected the sanctity of life now allow for abortion on demand, and societal norms that once upheld the marriage covenant between one man and one woman are now being redefined. The push for gender fluidity, the normalization of homosexuality, and the celebration of transgenderism are just a few of the signs that society has abandoned its moral bearings.

The rise of secularism, relativism, and humanism has further weakened the moral fabric of society. As moral relativism takes root, people no longer believe in absolute truths but instead embrace the idea that morality is subjective – what’s right for one person may not be right for another. In this environment, the Ten Commandments, once considered the moral code for humanity, are increasingly disregarded or even vilified.

The influence of pop culture, the media, and the education system has played a crucial role in promoting these changes. What once was considered immoral or inappropriate is now accepted as normal. Shows, movies, and music have normalized behaviors such as promiscuity, substance abuse, and rebellion against authority. Children are exposed to these ideas at younger and younger ages, shaping their understanding of right and wrong in ways that contradict the moral teachings of Scripture.

The Consequences of Moral Decay

Moral decay, when unchecked, leads to the breakdown of society. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, describes how people who reject God’s truth spiral into greater depravity. Romans 1:21-32 paints a stark picture of the consequences of rejecting God and embracing immoral behaviors:

“For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures. Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen” (Romans 1:21-25).

In these verses, Paul describes a process of spiritual blindness and moral degeneration that follows a society’s rejection of God. The first step is a failure to honor God and acknowledge His truth. This leads to a darkening of the heart, and people begin to exchange God’s unchanging moral standards for their own flawed ideas. As a result, they engage in sinful practices, leading to further degradation.

This process is not limited to ancient Rome; it is a warning to all societies that abandon God’s truth. When a nation turns away from God, it opens the door for moral decay to spread like a virus, infecting every facet of life, from politics to education to entertainment.

The Biblical Connection to End-Times Prophecy

In light of these observations, it’s crucial to examine how the decline of morality relates to end-times prophecy.

Jesus warned in Matthew 24:12, “Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold.” The increase of lawlessness and rebellion against God’s commands would mark a sign of the last days. As morality declines and people abandon God’s ways, love for God and love for others diminishes, giving way to cold hearts, cruelty, and sin.

The Apostle Paul also warns in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 about the conditions that will characterize the last days:

“But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; avoid such men as these” (2 Timothy 3:1-5).

This passage paints a grim picture of human nature in the last days – selfish, proud, and immoral. It’s a description of people who are more concerned with their own desires and pleasures than with loving God and others. They hold to an outward form of godliness, but their actions and attitudes deny the power of godliness. This is the type of society that Scripture warns will exist just before the return of Christ.

In the context of these prophetic passages, the decline of morality we see today may be one of the key signs that we are nearing the fulfillment of these prophecies. As lawlessness and immorality increase, society becomes more ripe for judgment.

God’s Judgment on a Decadent World

The Bible is clear that God does not overlook sin. He is patient, giving people the opportunity to repent, but there is a limit to His patience. When a society reaches the point of no return, judgment is inevitable. Throughout Scripture, God’s judgment on sin is a consistent theme, from the flood in Noah’s day to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah to the future judgments described in the Book of Revelation.

In Revelation 18, the fall of Babylon is described as a judgment on a decadent and immoral society. Babylon represents a system of worldliness, idolatry, and immorality, and its judgment is swift and sure:

“The kings of the earth, who committed acts of immorality and lived sensuously with her, will weep and lament over her when they see the smoke of her burning, standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment has come'” (Revelation 18:9-10).

Babylon’s destruction is a symbol of the ultimate judgment that will come upon the world system that embraces immorality, idolatry, and rebellion against God. It serves as a warning to all nations and societies that reject God’s moral law. Just as God judged Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness, so too will He bring judgment upon the world in the last days.

The Bible also teaches that God will judge individuals according to their deeds. In Revelation 20:12-13, it’s written:

“And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds” (Revelation 20:12-13).

This judgment will be based on the choices individuals make, whether they choose to live in obedience to God’s moral law or whether they reject it in favor of their own desires. The moral decline we see today is a stark reminder that people will one day stand before God and give an account for their actions.

A Call to Repentance

As society becomes increasingly morally bankrupt, Christians are called to be a light in the darkness. We are to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word, proclaim the gospel of salvation, and call others to repentance. The Apostle Peter writes in 2 Peter 3:9:

“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

God’s patience is evident in the delay of His judgment. He is giving the world time to repent, but the day of reckoning is coming. Christians must take this opportunity to share the truth of the gospel and call others to turn from their sin and turn to Christ for salvation.

Conclusion

The moral decline we witness today is a troubling sign of the times. As traditional values erode and society embraces lawlessness, the world is becoming ripe for judgment. The Bible warns that in the last days, people will abandon God’s moral law, and the love of many will grow cold. Yet, even in the face of judgment, God is patient, offering time for repentance. As believers, we must be faithful in proclaiming the truth and calling others to repentance, knowing that the return of Christ is drawing near.

The question remains: Is society ripe for judgment? Based on the moral decline we see in the world today, it certainly seems that we are approaching the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The time to turn to God is now, for the day of judgment is coming swiftly.

Joe Hawkins

Prophecy Recon

https://www.prophecyrecon.com/

joe@prophecyrecon.com