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The Philadelphia Remnant January/February/March 2022

Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong and to the FAITHFUL Philadelphia Remnant of The TRUE CHURCH OF GOD Scattered Worldwide

“. . . I [will] seek out my sheep. and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. I will seek that which was lost, and bring that which was driven away. . .” Ezekiel 34:12-16 KJV

The Philadelphia Remnant January/February/March 2022

VOL 37, NO. 38 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alton B. ‘Don’ Billingsley

CONTENTS

Where Will the Millennium Be Spent? Mr. H.W. Armstrong PETRA

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The Rose Red City

“Petra Protection for the Elect”, Part 2, Alton B. (Don) Billingsley

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DESIGN/LAYOUT Steve Serfontein, Elizabeth Serfontein WRITERS Alton B. (Don) Billingsley Steve Serfontein Duane Miller Lawrence J. Burns PHOTOS/GRAPHICS Steve Serfontein

The New Year “2022” What Does It Portend? Alton B. (Don) Billingsley

Cover: The flock of sheep pictured on the cover of this magazine represent the scattered brethren of God’s True Church. (courtesyhttp://phillip. greenspun.com) The Church of God Faithful Flock, with headquarters in Valley Springs, California, humbly presents this magazine - The Philadelphia Remnant, which continues to provide a conduit for the work in which Jesus Christ used Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong during his life-time mission reaching out to people worldwide with the message of the soon-coming Kingdom of God through his preserved recorded writings.

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The Philadelphia Remnant has no subscription price. This magazine is provided free of charge. It is made possible by tithes and offerings of the Church of God Faithful Flock. Contributions, however, are welcomed and tax-deductible in the United States. Those who wish to voluntarily support this worldwide Work of God are gladly welcomed as co-workers in this effort. Entire contents copyrighted. The Church of God. All rights reserved. The copyright subsisting in material quoted in this publication and trademarks appearing in this publication belong to the respective ownership thereof and no claim of ownership therein is made by the Church of God.

BiblePictureGallery.com or Jupiter Images.com photos used as clip art.

PROOFING Melissa Nash TRANSCRIBER Melissa Nash COVER, WEB GRAPHICS Frank Olive Steve Serfontein

PUBLISHER Alton B.(Don) Billingsley CIRCULATION/BUSINESS MANAGER Joseph Duncan SECRETARY Lawrence J. Burns

Published by Church of God Faithful Flock P.O. Box 130 Valley Springs, CA 95252 www.cog-ff.com

The GN September 1981

Where Will the Millennium Be Spent? A promised time of peace and prosperity is just around the corner. Christ will soon begin His reign with the resurrected saints ruling with Him. But where shall they rule? In heaven? Or on earth? And over whom shall they reign? This astounding article answers all these questions about tomorrow's world. Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong but the saints shall be caught up with Christ and go to heaven for the 1,000 years.

WHERE are the saints of God going to reign for the coming thousand years in tomorrow's world?

There they will be busy going over books. These books will contain the life history records of all people who have lived, carefully examining their every act, and judging them even though they are already dead.

Some say, "On the earth!" Others say, "Up in heaven!" There are two or three versions of going to heaven at Christ's coming. One held by millions of Protestants teaches that Christ is coming twice. His next coming is "for His saints," to take them to heaven for three and a half years. Some others say for one year, and then Christ comes again, with His saints

Then, this arduous task over, they will return to earth with Christ at His third coming. Why they return to earth or what they do here apparently is not known.

What are the facts?

What these saints do in heaven in that one or three and a half years does not seem to be taught - or why they go to heaven, or why they come back to earth.

The facts of the resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ are plainly expressed in I Thessalonians 4:14-17 and I Corinthians 15:52. The dead in Christ are resurrected and the living in Christ are changed, and all are caught up to MEET the Lord in the clouds, in the air of the earth's atmosphere.

Another teaching is called "The Investigative Judgment" doctrine - one of four principal doctrines of a denomination. This doctrine teaches that all unsaved people shall be destroyed by the "brightness of Christ's coming,"

But the question is, WHERE DO WE GO FROM THERE?

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Now, in order to reign, these saints must have someone to reign OVER. To rule is to RULE OYER. A king reigns over his subjects. The subjects are always of inferior station and power to the king. The king is in authority OVER his subjects.

A kingdom with TWO thrones is a kingdom divided, and Jesus said a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus is not now, at this time, sitting on His own throne, but on HIS FATHER'S throne, reigning WITH His Father in exactly the same manner as the saints shall sit with Him, on His throne, reigning with Him.

And so, whether in heaven or on earth, there will have to be someone of INFERIOR RANK of LOWER POSITION - over whom the saints shall have POWER and AUTHORITY! Now over WHOM will the immortal saints reign? And WHERE will they reign?

Where, then, will His throne be'? Why, we read in Luke 1:30-32 that Jesus will be given the throne of DAVID. And DAVID'S THRONE IS ON THE EARTH! According to Jeremiah 23:5 and Ezekiel 21:27, that throne, which will be located in the city of Jerusalem, ON THIS EARTH, is to be given to JESUS, whose right it IS.

Notice Revelation 3:21. Jesus said, "To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne."

Now notice carefully. GOD'S throne is in heaven. DAVID'S throne is existing today on EARTH. At THIS time now, Jesus is on HIS FATHER'S throne, in heaven - but when the saints reign for a thousand years, they shall be sitting with Him, on HIS throne, the throne of DAVID, which throne is located ON THE EARTH!

Jesus spoke those words. He says that He is, at this time, sitting in WHOSE throne? - notice it - He says, "as I ... AM set down with My FATHER in his throne." The Father's throne is in heaven. The heavens have received Jesus UNTIL the times of restitution of all things (Acts 3:21). During this age He is sitting on His FATHER'S throne. And HIS FATHER'S THRONE IS IN HEAVEN, as the Scriptures plainly state.

Saints to rule the nations! Now notice Revelation 2:26-27: "And he that overcomes … will I give POWER over the NATIONS: And he shall RULE them with a rod of iron."

TWO thrones in heaven? Then, my friends, WHERE WILL JESUS' THRONE BE, when HE LEAVES His Father's throne - when the time of restitution of all things comes - and when He sits on HIS OWN throne?

Notice it! These same overcomers, who shall reign with Jesus ON HIS THRONE, are to be given POWER over other people. And the ones they shall RULE are THE NATIONS. The nations of THIS EARTH! Can you conceive of nations in heaven so sinful they need to be RULED with a rod of iron?

He does not say that the saints shall sit with Him on the Father's throne in heaven. He says they shall sit with Him IN HIS THRONE. Will His throne, too, be in heaven'? Will there be TWO thrones in heaven? Will Jesus have a throne there, competing with the Father?

Then again, notice Luke 1:33: "And He [Jesus] shall reign over THE HOUSE OF JACOB forever."

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It is the HOUSE OF JACOB - the nations of Israel and Judah - whom God has BLINDED during this time (Rom. 11:7-8), whose blindness shall be removed and who shall find salvation (verses 25-26), when God sets His Hand again the SECOND TIME to recover the remnant of His people Israel (Isaiah 11:11), during the times of restitution of all things! What a glorious GOSPEL! What wonderful GOOD NEWS!

We know He shall return at the close of this a age, just prior to the battle at Jerusalem that climaxes this world's defiance of God's rule. His coming is described in the 19th chapter of Revelation, beginning the 11th verse. All nations are gathered against Jerusalem for this great battle, their armies having previously assembled at Armageddon (notice also Revelation 16:13-16). This same battle is described in the 14th chapter of the book of Zechariah.

Now notice one more text that tells in the PLAINEST OF LANGUAGE when the saints shall reign. Remember they are to reign OVER - to rule the nations. They shall reign a thousand years.

Notice it: " Behold, the day of the Lord cometh ... For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle" (Zech. 14:1-2).

Now turn to Revelation 5:9-10 and let us see whether we shall be willing to believe the plain words of GOD. Here we read of a new song about Christ who redeemed men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.

This can be only the last battle of the great day of God Almighty, for it is the only time described in Scripture where ALL NATIONS are to be gathered against Jerusalem for battle, prior to the thousand years or Millennium.

"And has made them unto our God kings and priests: and they shall reign ON THE EARTH." There it is, properly translated and in PLAIN LANGUAGE. "They shall reign ON THE EARTH." God give us willingness to believe it!

Now notice the 3rd and 4th verses: "Then shall the Lord go forth [Second Coming of Christ], and fight against those nations … And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east."

How Jesus will return to earth

Notice it - Jesus' feet shall stand upon the Mount of Olives - WHEN? It says " IN THAT DAY" - not a thousand years AFTER that day when this battle is being fought, but IN that day. And so, we see Jesus shall so come in like manner as He went, just as the Scriptures say. When He went, He was standing on the Mount of Olives. He was visibly caught up. A cloud received Him out of the disciples' sight.

Let us see now HOW Jesus will return to earth. In Acts 1:9-11, we read: "And when He [Jesus] had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight. "And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen Him go into heaven."

As many Scriptures affirm, He shall COME with clouds. And in the very DAY of the battle before Jerusalem, Jesus' feet shall stand once more on the Mount of Olives! Yes, He is

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coming AS HE WENT. He WENT from the Mount of Olives, and He shall RETURN to the Mount of Olives!

GENTILES. And notice carefully that these mortal, sinning Gentiles shall be required to come up to JERUSALEM – and Jerusalem is ON THE EARTH.

Now will He remain on the earth from that time, or immediately return to heaven? Notice verse 8: "And it shall be IN THAT DAY, that living waters [salvation, through the Holy Spirit] shall go out from Jerusalem … in summer and in winter shall it be." Beginning from that very day when He comes, this event, the work of the times of restitution of all things, shall continue on through SUMMER, and through winter.

And it is AT THE TIME when Jesus Christ has returned to rule as KING of kings and LORD of lords - yet future. It cannot be BEFORE the Millennium. It cannot be AFTER it. It MUST be during the thousand years. And the place is ON THE EARTH. Here, my friends, are unanswerable Scriptures!

What about ancient Israel?

Shall the land be desolate and uninhabited from that time on for a thousand years?

What about the descendants of ancient ISRAEL? Has God cast them eternally away? Some seem to think so. But what do the SCRIPTURES say?

Notice verse 10: "And the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: AND IT SHALL BE LIFTED UP, AND INHABITED.”

Back in the 26th chapter of Leviticus we read how God warned His chosen race that IF they would not obey Him, He would PUNISH THEM—for a duration of 2,520 years! Not with eternal loss of salvation—but a duration of 2,520 long years—the prophetic "seven times" mentioned in verse 28.

And notice in the 16th verse that those left of the heathen, Gentile nations whose people were not destroyed in the battle of Armageddon, "shall even go up FROM YEAR TO YEAR to worship the KING, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles."

The children of Israel became divided into TWO NATIONS—one called the house of Israel, the 10 tribes - the other the house of JUDAH, consisting of Judah and Benjamin, called the Jews.

Here we find the picture of these nations being ruled over WITH A ROD OF IRON - notice verses 17-19 - when Jesus is KING over all the earth (verse 9), sitting on David's throne, and when the resurrected and immortal saints are reigning WITH HIM a thousand years, ON THE EARTH, ruling THESE NATIONS – from year to year – notice it – from YEAR TO YEAR, from the time of the Second Coming of Christ! How plain!

Ancient Israel sinned first, and was driven among the Gentiles, losing their identity [II Kings 17:6, 721 B.C.]. The world today commonly believes the descendants of ancient Israel are Gentiles. Then Judah sinned worse than Israel, and the Jews were taken to Babylon [II Kings 25:1-11, 604 B.C.]. God took away national dominance from Judah and turned it over to the Gentiles.

And notice, too, that the nations that come from year to year are not altogether obedient – observe, in verses 17-19, how God will punish those who will refuse to obey.

Now I want you to study carefully one of the most wonderful, important chapters in all the Bible - the 11th chapter of Romans.

So, these are not immortal saints. They are

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Notice the question in verse 1: Has God cast away the Israelites? In verse 2 Paul says "No!" Study verses 7 and 8. A few of them accepted salvation [Added by Alton Billingsley: v.7 “a remnant according to the election of grace, v.4. “Seven thousand who remained faithful to God.” v. 8. “The elect have obtained it …” having the meaning – The remnant from the Philadelphia Church Era’], but the rest were BLINDED - and - note it - GOD blinded them! Notice verse 11. They have not stumbled that they should FALL, or lose salvation, but salvation has come to the Gentiles - WHY? - to provoke Israel to JEALOUSY, so they, too, will turn.

not now, in this age, received mercy, that through the time when they shall be regathered to the Holy Land—a time yet future.

WHERE WILL JESUS' THRONE BE, when HE LEAVES His Father's throne - when the time of restitution of all things comes - and when He sits on HIS OWN throne? ... Why, we read in Luke 1:30-32 that Jesus will be given the throne of DAVID. And DAVID'S THRONE IS ON THE EARTH! Observe verse 1: The Branch is Jesus Christ. Observe that He shall, at this time, RULE and REIGN (verse 4). Now when is this time? Verse 6: the time when wild animals are so tame that wolves and lambs play together - when leopards lie down peacefully with goats - the calf with the young lion - and a little child shall lead them, unharmed.

Notice verse 15 - they are to be received again - and as life from the dead. Verse 23 says those who abide not still in unbelief shall YET receive salvation. Now study carefully beginning verse 25: "Blindness in part has happened to Israel [How LONG? Forever? No - note it], UNTIL the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" - the end of this age during which God is calling a people from among the Gentiles to bear His name (Acts 15:14).

Verse 7, the lion will no longer eat raw meat - but HAY like the ox. Now wild animals will not be this tame BEFORE the Millennium. It will be AFTER the thousand years begin. Will these wild animals be taken to HEAVEN? or will this take place ON EARTH?

And so, says Romans 11:26, "all Israel SHALL BE SAVED [How?]: as it is written, there shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob." The Deliverer, Jesus Christ, is coming again!

Observe the 8th verse: There will be NURSING babies and weaned babies there unharmed as they play with the most deadly snakes. At this time, then, BABIES ARE BEING BORN.

When He comes, the Gentile times will be overthe BLINDNESS will be removed from the Israelites - and their opportunity - their FIRST chance - of salvation will then come to those whom God had blinded! This is at the time when He comes to REIGN on HIS THRONE the throne of David, with the saints made immortal reigning and ruling with Him - and the time is DURING THE THOUSAND YEARS!

Will there be NURSING babies IN HEAVEN'? Will there be nursing babes in the promised NEW EARTH - after the thousand years? THINK! Will babes be playing, without harm, with deadly snakes BEFORE the Millennium? No! This MUST be during the thousand years, and it MUST be ON THE EARTH! not in heaven.

Notice verse 31. These blinded Israelites have

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Now come to verse 9. Animals will not be killing one another for food, and the WHOLE EARTH will then be FULL of the knowledge of the Lord!

that very same time - the Lord shall set His hand again the SECOND TIME to recover the remnant of His people, Israel! And in THAT SAME DAY (verse 10) the Gentiles shall seek Christ, the "root of Jesse" - and so there will be GENTILES present, seeking the Lord and His salvation!

That cannot be PRIOR to the Millennium. The earth could not be full of the knowledge of the Lord if it were then desolate, and without an inhabitant! This proves the place of the thousand years is ON THE EARTH! - not in heaven as some teach.

Study verse 12. Jesus shall assemble the outcasts of Israel and gather the dispersed of Judah. It is the time of the great RE-GATHERING OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH! And notice verse 14 - during this same time, the Israelites shall spoil, or conquer, the nations of the east, and lay hands on the Edomites, the Moabites and the Ammonites!

And now notice, in THAT DAY - the very same day when wild animals are tamed - when children are still being born - and when the EARTH is full of the knowledge of the Lord, and when the Lord is reigning and ruling with a rod of iron - verse 11 says that in THAT DAY -

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The end of HUMAN reign

possessed the kingdom" (verses 21-22).

At the time of the fall of Judah, God turned the reign of world government over to a succession of GENTILE kingdoms. There were to be just FOUR great, universal, world-ruling kingdoms - the Chaldean Empire, called "BABYLON"; the Persian Empire; Alexander's Greco-Macedonian Empire with its four divisions; and the ROMAN EMPIRE, which has had six past revivals and is destined to arise once more as a union of 10 dictator nations or groups in Europe - ruled over by a great religious power (Rev. 17:12).

The leader of this persecuting power is called the false prophet (Rev. 19:20), and he lasts UNTIL we reign UNDER the whole heaven. This prophecy positively precludes any 1,000-year reign IN HEAVEN!

Four misunderstood texts Now consider four texts that are often woefully misinterpreted to reject the undeniable truth of other Scriptures.

This Gentile reign, and its END, is pictured in Daniel 2 and 7. You may be familiar with the dream IMAGE of Nebuchadnezzar, described in the prophecy of Daniel 2.

II THESSALONIANS 1:8: This verse is speaking of angels who will take vengeance on those who know not God and obey not the Gospel. It is assumed that this text says that all people will be destroyed, but it doesn't say that. It is only those who refuse to obey who will perish. But there will be many other Gentiles who shall repent of their wrong ways and admit that their "fathers have inherited lies" (Jer. 16: 19). II THESSALONIANS 2:8: This is another text supposed to teach that all wicked people will be destroyed by the brightness of Christ's coming.

At the END of this Gentile reign, what is to happen? Notice Daniel 2:44: "And IN THE DAYS OF THESE KINGS [not a thousand years after their reign] shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom … but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand FOR EVER." Now where will that kingdom be? The dream, interpreted by this verse, says "the stone that smote the image" - Christ and His Kingdom, which consumes these Gentile kingdoms (I Cor. 10:4) - "became a great mountain [nation], and filled THE WHOLE EARTH" (Dan. 2:35).

Notice verse 3. Christ's coming will not occur until the MAN OF SIN is revealed. Who is the man of sin? The same as the false prophet, for he does the same deeds.

Jesus shall so come in like manner as He went ... He shall COME with clouds. And in the very DAY of the battle before Jerusalem, Jesus' feet shall stand once more on the Mount of Olives! He WENT from the Mount of Olives, and He shall RETURN to the Mount of Olives!

And in Daniel 7 :27, we read, "And the KINGDOM [God's Kingdom] … under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the SAINTS." Not IN heaven, but UNDER it! Now WHEN? The "little horn" (a persecuting religious power) of this prophecy in Daniel 7, "made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; UNTIL the Ancient of days came, and ... the saints

Now notice verse 6 - he is to be revealed in his time. Continue into verse 8:

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"And then shall THAT Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall ... destroy with the brightness of his coming: EVEN HIM, whose coming is after the working of Satan" (verses 8-9).

This passage has no reference whatsoever to the thousand years, or to the whole earth, but the land of Judah ONLY, and during the sieges of Nebuchadnezzar, occurring over a space of about 20 years. The context shows that the original Hebrew word should be rendered "land," not "earth.

Note it! Does this say ALL the wicked and unsaved people shall be destroyed by the brightness of Christ's coming?

" Jeremiah was speaking of the whole land! the whole land of Judah!

No! The Bible does NOT say that - it says THAT wicked PERSON who is to be revealed - just one man! He is the FALSE PROPHET, and his destruction is also described in Revelation 19:20. How plain!

John 14:1-3: This text is also used as a proof text for going to heaven. Jesus said, "If I go … I WILL COME AGAIN, and receive you unto Myself."

JEREMIAH 4:23-27: This is misapplied to mean the WHOLE earth during the Millennium.

He receives us unto Himself WHEN HE WILL COME AGAIN - right here on the earth. We are to meet Him IN THE CLOUDS, and airplanes fly higher than that every day.

Study the book of Jeremiah from the first chapter. God commissioned Jeremiah to WARN JUDAH to turn from their sins. If they did not, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was to bring his armies against them, make THEIR LAND desolate, their cities empty, and carry the Jews to Babylon as slaves.

That same day we come on down WITH HIM to the Mount of Olives (Zech. 14:4-5). "That where I am, THERE ye may be also" (John 14:3). After Jesus receives us unto Himself, He will remain here on this earth. We shall ever BE with Him. We shall sit with Him IN HIS THRONE - which is the throne of David ON THIS EARTH.

Note chapter 4, verse 7: Nebuchadnezzar, "the destroyer of the Gentiles" is on his way "to make THY LAND DESOLATE; and thy cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant."

The places that Jesus is preparing are positions of Responsibility in the KINGDOM He went to receive (Luke 19:12, Matt. 25 :34) - note that the Kingdom is PREPARED, and its PLACE is on the earth!

This is speaking of the cities of Judah. Study verses 13-17. It is only the cities of JUDAH (verse 16) to be made waste. Notice verse 30. "when thou" - the Jews of Jeremiah's day "art spoiled, what wilt thou do?"

What glorious good news - WE SHALL REIGN ON THE EARTH DURING TOMORROW'S WORLD (Rev. 5: 10)!

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Petra The Rose Red City

“Petra Protection for the Elect”, Part 2, Continued, Petra is a huge rock city located in a great rift valley that is hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains. Its towering rose red rock walls are 300 feet high above the valley floor; facades of buildings are carved into the solid rock walls. In 1981, 10,000 people lived in a nearby village, possibly a greater number today. 9

Archaeologists estimate that Petra has held as many as 200,000 to 300,000 people in years gone by. It is filled with monuments and caves carved in the sandstone mountain sides. Its theater will seat 7,000 people.

Petra Covers 10 Square Miles Though Petra proper covers 10 square miles, the National Geographic says it spreads out and covers 100 square miles, 4-times the size of Manhattan. The elevation of Petra is 2, 657 feet high.

a mile from the floor of Petra. The elevation is 154 feet. It was used for religious meetings.

Viewing some of the videos, Petra is not only impressive, but massive—spreading out for many miles.

It is believed the Nabataeans occupied Petra as early as 2,000 B. C. The caves were to have been for the burial of the dead. The art work took place afterwards, believed by some to have been created by the Greeks.

Petra became one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Hidden high in the hills, the Monastery is one of the legendary monuments of Petra. Similar in design to the treasury, but far bigger (50m wide and 45m high).

How Old Is Petra? Considering other great monuments, such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, the formation of the

It is a long distance from the entrance to Petra. There are 850 rock cut steps up to it—just over

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huge rocky walls in Petra, Jordan,there seems to be no question but all of them came into existence at the time of the creation of the planet earth. All the caves and art work came later in time.

[HLH]. Considering the end of the 40 years of their wandering in the desert would have been dated 14o3 B. C.

It is stated that 2,000 tourists visit Petra each day. There are eight hotels just outside Petra.

And the people came up out of the Jordan (Jordan River ) on the 10th day of the 1st month, and encamped in Gilgal. Joshua 4:19.

Using these dates, it would have been during the last few years of their 40-years wandering that Israel dwelt in Petra (Mount Paran), prior to their entrance into the Promised Land, 1403 B. C. Joshua 4;19.

It seems very likely Petra was created by God not only for its majestic heights, but He had it in mind for the encampment of Israel in their wanderings in the desert, and for the protection of the Elect. It should be realized everything created by God had purpose.

Soncino Commentary, Joshua, Page 20: “On the 10th day of the 1st month, Nisan, or, as it was then called, Abib, … corresponding to March-April. On that day 40 years earlier, they had taken the lamb for the paschal [Passover] sacrifice before their departure from Egypt (Exodus 12:3).” End of Quote

The Children of Israel Dwelt in Petra

The children of Israel encamped in Petra for many days, two separate times, before entering the Promised Land. The following Scripture makes known this was the second and last time for them to dwell in Petra. Numbers 20:16.

HALLEY’S HANDBOOK, Pages 160-161. ARCHEOLOGICAL NOTE: “Dr. John Garstang, director of the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem and of the Department of Antiquities of the Palestine Government, excavated the ruins of Jericho (1929-36). He found pottery and scarab evidence that the city had been destroyed about 1400 B. C., coinciding with Joshua’s date, and, in a number of details, dug up evidence confirming the Biblical account in a most remarkable way.” End of Quotes

“… now here we are in Kadesh (holy. “Another name for Mount Paran, which rises abruptly to a great elevation,” Exp. Com. Vol. 1, page 565), a city (Petra), on the edge of your border.” Numbers 20:16 (“remained there many days,” Deuteronomy 1:46; 9;23; Numbers 32:8; Joshua 14:7. Miriam, sister of Moses, died there, Numbers 20:1).

The Historical Rock City Petra

Considering the children of Israel having lived in Petra for ‘many days’, the following information approximates the years from the Passover in Egypt to the time of Joshua and the fall of Jericho—a 40-year interval of time. The date for the beginning of the Children of Israel leaving Egypt was determined in early years as being 1443 B. C.

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This will be a very stressful and trying time for the Elect due to the violence and bloodshed of the murdered ongoing within the cities and countryside. No safety anywhere.

Will it also be inside this Rock City of Petra where Jesus Christ will provide protection for His faithful elect people from the horrifying great tribulation that will soon erupt violently upon America, Britain?

The civil warfare probably will have begun during the latter part of 2025, and be carried over into 2026 (Jeremiah 51:46, “ruler against ruler” states trying to secede, plus). This will bring about many deaths on both sides, as did the Civil War in 1861-1865.

After having left their homes to go to the place of safety, will Satan the serpent, send the Beast Power to try and destroy God’s elect prior to reaching the place of protection? This writing will provide the answers to these and other questions from God’s Holy Bible.

It will also parallel the history of Jerusalem and the internal warfare within that city prior to the arrival of Titus and his enormous armies in 70 A.D.

By Alton B. (Don) Billingsley

The prophetic Scriptures reveal this will be a time of utter confusion and bedlam due to a failing and weak leadership, violence rampant, rumors of imminent warfare from the Beast Power, lack of food due to the increasing severity of the famine, and people dying from the mutation of the current virus at that time into the deadly Bubonic Black Plague.

Part 2. CAUTION: The following writing, with graphics, speaks of the horrors soon to come to pass on America and Britain. For those who have weak hearts it would be better not to read any further. To continue will be at your own risk.

The Elect Still Inside Their Homes Having need for continuity, it becomes necessary to take a step back to where the Church will yet be found in their homes, early-2o26, close to the time of the Passover. This would parallel the time the Christians fled from Jerusalem to Pella, Jordan, shortly before the Passover in 70 A. D. –before the arrival of Titus and his enormous Roman armies to attack and conquer Jerusalem.

The leadership and society will be beside themselves, confused, bewildered, and in turmoil, while knowing there is no safety or resolving of these internal problems affecting the whole country.

Titus and his armies began their attack at the time of the Passover. They conquered Jerusalem, while destroying the Temple of GOD, in September 70 A. D.A

Food will be scarce and hard to find. Those who do try will be at the risk of their lives with all of the marauders, gangs, Antifa, BLM, etc., at large roaming all over cities andcountryside’s with guns, robbing and

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The Elect in a State of Preparation to Flee

random, plundering homes, and places of business, with no firm resistance from the law (Habakkuk 1:2-4), as made known by prophecy. Revelation 6:3-4.

During this time, the Elect are waiting for the word to depart for the place of Safety. A most terrible time of fearfulness—such as no other as Jesus Christ said. Matthew 24:20-22.

When He opened the 2nd seal, I heard the 2nd living creature saying, “Come and see.”

“And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be Great Tribulation (covering 3 and ½ years: beginning mid-year-2026, and ends with the deaths of the two witnesses, and the coming of Jesus Christ, year-2029), such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.” Matthew 24:20-22.

Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to TAKE PEACE from the earth, and that people should kill one another, and there was given to him a great sword. Revelation 6:3-4. This has already been witnessed in the cities of Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; plus. It will be far worse during this coming time.

A Road Map to Safety Found in Scripture To enable survival during those coming worsening times, there is a road-map, so-to-speak, laid out within the Scriptures. They make known when the Elect are to make their moves toward the place of safety, and where they are to go each step of the way.

The Increasing Severity of the Famine Though not having reached its utmost severity, probably during the latter part of 2025-early 2026, the famine will have begun having a deadly impact on society. Revelation 6:5-6.

This will be similar to the LORD God in a cloud overhead leading the children of Israel out of Egypt across the desert toward the promised land.

When He had opened the 3rd seal, I heard the 3rd living creature say, “Come and see.” So, I looked, and behold, A BLACK HORSE, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the

This will be made evident throughout this writing. During this terrible time there will be the need of patience, faith, and implicit trust, in Jesus Christ to be there for them during the moves amidst times of great duress. Revelation 14:12.

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“Here is the patience of the saints (margin: steadfastness, perseverance), here are those who keep the commandments of God (not violating any of the commandments of God in view of the threats, hostility, and lack of food, cf. Luke 4:3-4) and the faith of Jesus Christ (trusting Christ implicitly for His protection and supplying the need of food, etc.). Revelation 14:12.

dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed (its death in 476 A. D., and revived in 554 A. D. It lived until 1814, exactly 1260 years, its death symbolized by the bottomless pit. It was briefly revived in World War II by Mussolini, ruler of Italy). He performs great signs (lying wonders, II Thess. 2:9), so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men (cf. II Kings 1:10, 12). And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast (Daniel 8:23-25), telling those on earth to make an image to the beast (a replica of the former Roman Empire) who was wounded by the sword (1814 A. D.) and lived (brought back to life by the Pope).

The Mark of the Beast This will also be the beginning of the ‘Mark of the Beast’. No one will be able to buy or sell without having the identifying mark. Revelation 13:11-18. Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth (in addition to Assyria-Germany, Revelation 9:1.), and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon (The Vatican, Roman Catholic Church in Rome. It is also a small separate government state; both church and state, civil government).

He was granted power to give breath (life) to the image of the beast (the Pope bringing together the 10 nations to form the Holy Roman Empire), that the image should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed (cf. Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel 3:1-6). And he causes all, both small and great, rich, and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads (symbolic of the willing mind, and the right hand probably having an identifying implanted microchip—possibly included will be the preference of religion, as did the dog tags worn around the necks of the American military WWII).

And he (Pope of Rome) exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence (revival of the Holy Roman Empire), and causes the earth and those who

And that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the number

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of his name.

servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: ‘Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your Name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, for Your judgments have been manifested.’” Revelation 15:2-4.

Internet: Presently 2,500 to 3,000 people in Sweden have had the implanted microchips. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. His number is 666 (equals SSS ‘Isis’ secret symbol of the old mysteries, spiritism, etc. C. B., cf. Daniel 8:23).

This will also be close to the time of the return of Jesus Christ. Revelation 14:9-11. Then a 3rd angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation.

The number 666 must be the number of the kingdom, government, or empire, as well as the number of the king who rules it. How is it to be counted? The Hebrew and Greek languages use letters for numbers as well as Latin, (Roman Numerals). To aid the count of the Beast, the name used for him in Scripture because he is a ravenous beast, but it is not his real name. His real name, or the name he chooses, will not be made known until he is chosen by the Pope—then the count can be made (cf. Daniel 11:21; 8:23-25 – a vile and wicked man).

The Victory Over the Mark of the Beast He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone (cf. Genesis 19:24, Sodom and Gomorrah) in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worships the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.” Revelation 14:9-11.

Scripture indicates the Mark of the Beast will come to be enforced before the Elect flees to Judea while yet living in their homes. Revelation 15:2-4. “And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image and over his mark, and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God.

Since the Laodiceans will not be accounted worthy to go to the place of safety, they will also be remaining in their homes during this

“And they sing the song of Moses, the

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time of great trial and testing. Due to their self-righteousness’s and lukewarmness’s, God says, “… I will pew you out of My mouth.” — meaning into the great tribulation. Revelation 3:14-17.

Though the Elect may be without food for twoor three days as a purifying test (Daniel 12:10), Jesus Christ will intervene and provide the need miraculously in one way or another as He did with Elijah (I Kings 19:5-8).

God’s faithful remnant of the Philadelphia Era will be tested for a few days then fed by Him miraculously. They will then depart for Judea, while the Laodiceans will yet remain in their homes.

God has made the promise to provide food to sustain them. Psalm 33:18-19 “Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy. To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.” Psalm 33:18-19 (37:18-19).

Therefore, it would appear food will not be provided for them by God. And while refusing the mark—possibly, they may be martyred at that time. Revelation 20:4. And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image (cf. Revelation 6:9-11, the 5th seal), and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they (having repented of their self-righteousness before their deaths, they will also be made alive in the first resurrection) lived and reigned with Christ for a 1,000 years. Revelation 20:4.

A State of Preparation to Flee During this same time Jesus Christ makes known the need to be prepared to leave their homes for Judea while enroute to the place of safety. Jeremiah 51:45.

“My people, go out of the midst of her (not yet—but make preparation to leave at a moment’s notice)! And let everyone deliver himself from the fierce anger of the LORD. And lest your heart faint, and you fear for the rumor that will be heard in the land (rumors of imminent warfare by the beast power). A rumor will come one year (year-2024), and after

How long will the Elect of the Philadelphia Era of GOD’S Church have to face this hard trial before fleeing to Judea is not known. Probably a week or longer.

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that, in another year a rumor will come (year-2025), and violence in the land, ‘ruler against ruler’ (civil warfare: conservative states vs liberal states, possibly beginning in 2025).” Jeremiah 51:45

Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941, Sunday, 7:55am local time) the king of Israel shall be cut off utterly.” Hosea 10:15. Later in this writing, Scripture indicates the probable day of the nuclear attack on England and America.

Seeking to put all of these terrifying events in perspective, the rumors are to cover a two year period of time, 2024-2025. (The writing in the previous Philadelphia Remnant Magazine covered the threats by the Beast Power, and the civil war).

America Prepares for a Pre-Emptive Strike Upon seeing the imminent threat of nuclear warfare coming on this country by the Beast Power, while seeing their peace efforts have failed by the Ambassadors, the decision will then be made to make a pre-emptive strike against Assyria-Germany, the battle-axe nation of the 10 nations of the Roman Empire. Ezekiel 7:14-15, 19.

Though this will be a terrifying time for America and Britain, the Elect people of God by understanding the Scriptures, will know the threatening rumor to come of warfare will not take place until the second year—and carry over into mid-year 2026 before it becomes reality.

“They have blown the trumpet and made everyone ready, but no one goes to battle; for My wrath is on all their multitude.”

Ephraim to Experience Great Stressful Fear However, this will be a time of great fearfulness for the Crown, Leadership, and Societies of both Ephraim and Manasseh. Ezekiel 7:27.

Why no pre-emptive strike? The nation is too disorganized, hopelessly divided, as they now are – internal warring, killing one another, states against states, weak from the ravaging effects of the famine, disease epidemics stalking the land, people dying from the revived Bubonic Plague (Ezekiel 5:12).

“The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the common people will tremble. I will do to them according to their way, and according to what they deserve I will judge them, then they shall know that I am the LORD.” Ezekiel 7:27.

Scripture goes on to say—

The following Scripture indicates this will further affect the Royalty. Jeremiah 13:18.

“The sword is outside (civil warfare, street gangs, etc.), and the pestilence and famine within; whoever is in the field will die by the sword; and whoever is in the city, famine and pestilence will devour them.

“Say to the king and to the queen mother, ‘humble yourselves; sit down, for your rule shall collapse, the crown of your glory.’” Jeremiah 13:18.

The worthlessness of riches—

It appears God even makes known the time of the nuclear attack. Hosea 10:15.

“They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be like refuse; their silver and their gold will not be able to deliver them

“At dawn (similar to the Japanese attacking

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(trying to save their lives by offering their silver and gold to Assyria-Germany) in the day of the wrath of the LORD; they will not satisfy their souls, nor fill their stomachs because it (the accumulation of vast riches, millions and billions of dollars, pounds, etc. will fail them, unable to buy their freedom or food) became their stumbling block of iniquity (greed).” Ezekiel 7:14-15, 19.

following will take place just before the

Assyria-Germany Will Scoff at Their Weak Effort

beginning of the final five months. Shortly before Assyria-Germany launches its blitzkrieg nuclear warfare on America and England, they will bring a siege, an embargo, on each country, shutting off all food from being brought into this country and Britain. Deuteronomy 28:49-50, 52-59.

While knowing their own enormous armies are much larger and equipped with the latest technological advances in weaponry (Revelation 13:3-4), and knowing the internal weakness of America and England, Assyria-Germany will scoff at this puny effort of a pre-emptive strike. For they will have foreknowledge of it from their spies and conspirators—Nahum 3:12-13, 15.

“The LORD will bring a nation against you from afar, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flies, a nation whose language you will not understand (Isaiah 10:5-8, “Assyria-Germany the rod of My anger”),

“All your strongholds are fig trees with ripened figs; if they are shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater. Surely, your people in your midst are women (the president and her cabinet will err in their defensive judgments, due to weakness, and inability to withstand the enemy, Isaiah 3:12)! The gates of your land are wide open for your enemies (similar to impregnable Babylon when Cyrus conquered the city with the help of God, Daniel 5:1-31, Isaiah 45:1-7) they shall devour the bars of your gates (defense systems).

“A nation of fierce countenance, which does not respect the elderly nor show favor to the young (cf. Ezekiel 7:24, the worst of the Gentiles. Remember the six million Jews WWII?). “They shall besiege you in all your gates (ports of entry, etc.) UNTIL your high and fortified walls, in which you

“There the fire (nuclear, Ezekiel 6:6; 12:20) will devour you, the sword will cut you off; it will eat you up like a locust … .” Nahum 3:12-13, 15.

The Siege, Embargo, by the Beast Power

trust, shall come down (total defense systems. They will undoubtedly use an EMP nuclear bomb to explode high over Kansas

Prior to their invasion, prophecy reveals the

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that would neutralize all of the defense systems throughout the whole country, without harming the grass, any green thing or trees, Revelation 9:4) throughout all your land, which the LORD your God has given you. IEESPECTRUM.org: “One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid .

and sensitivity, will refuse to the husband of her bosom, and to her son and her daughter, “Her placenta which comes out from between her feet, and her children whom she bears; for she will eat them secretly for lack of all things in the siege and desperate straits in which YOUR ENEMY shall distress you at all your gates. “If you do not carefully observe all these words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name THE LORD YOUR GOD.” Deuteronomy 28:49-50, 52-59.

New study identifies vulnerabilities to EMP attack Natasha Bajema 01 SEP 2021 “You shall eat the fruit (margin: off-spring) of your own body, the flesh of your sons and daughters whom the LORD your God has given you, in the siege and desperate straits in which your enemy shall distress you. “The man among you who is sensitive and very refined will be hostile toward his brother, toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the rest of his children whom he leaves behind, “So that he will not give any of them the flesh of his children whom he will eat, because he has nothing left in the siege and desperate straits in which YOUR ENEMY shall distress you (Revelation 9:5, 10) at all your gates. “The tender (sensitive) and delicate (refined) woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because of her delicateness

The Vicious Brutal Cruelty of the Nazi Assyrian-Germans Assyria-Germany has a lengthy history of barbaric cruelty, using various means of torture on the people they have conquered. As an example, consider the six million Jews, men, women, children, tortured, starved, beaten, and finally killed in one manner or another during World War II. To give some insight into the grievous and tragic future of the cruelty that will be imposed and inflicted on the people of America and Britain during this coming time, consider a few quotes of the vicious cruelty the Jews experienced at the hands of Nazis during WWII. INTERNET: The Sun by Alison Maloney 10 Feb 2021

WAR 'WITCHES' “Female Nazi guards tortured and killed thousands, beat naked women to death & ‘made lampshades from human skin’.

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RIDING through the grounds of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, Ilse Koch spotted a tattooed prisoner and pointed him out to a nearby guard sealing his gruesome fate. Like many of his fellow inmates, the man would be murdered and stripped of his skin which would be used to make a lampshade in Koch’s home. Sadistic Koch - known as the “Witch of Buchenwald” - was just one of many women who murdered, maimed and tortured Jewish prisoners in the Holocaust. Among the 55,000 guards at the concentration camps, 10,000 were women and they were trained to be every bit as vicious as their male counterparts.

Some went on to be involved in administering lethal sterilization experiments, others helped select victims of the gas chambers, set dogs on young girls, and murdered inmates before incinerating their bodies.” End of Quotes

Vengeance From AssyriaGermany Vengeance will be brought upon both America and England for having defeated Germany in the past two world wars. Habakkuk 1:6-9. “For indeed I am raising up the Chaldeans (history moving forward to the end-time, Revelation 9:1. Assyria-Germany, and Roman Empire), a bitter and hasty nation which marches through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs. “They are terrible and dreadful; their judgment and their dignity (Isaiah 10:5-7, princes like kings—master race) proceed from themselves. their horses also are swifter than leopards, and more fierce than evening wolves. Their horsemen spring about (tanks, attack helicopters); their cavalry comes from afar; they FLY as the eagle that hastens to eat (in huge transport planes).” Habakkuk 1:6-9.

Often low paid workers who took the roles to earn more cash, they were trained at the all-women Ravensbruck camp, in Northern Germany, where they became hardened to the cruel torture of inmates and learned to administer punishments with boots, truncheons, whips, and riding crops.

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They all come for VIOLENCE; their faces are set like the east wind. They gather captives like the sand (the surviving millions to be transported to Europe cf. II Kings 17:5-6). Before, and after, removing the captives to Europe, the Assyrian-Germans will take sadistic delight in bringing great duress on the peoples of America and Britain, as the

following Scriptures make known.

v.5 And they were not given authority to kill them (by the Beast Power to kill people but starve them), but to torture them for five months (shutting off all food and waterfrom them, a means of mental and physical torture). Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man (gnawing stomachs, doubling up in pain, cf, Jeremiah 30:4-7, the time of Jacob’s trouble).

The First Woe, Revelation 9:1-5, 10. v.1 Then the 5th angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth (Revelation 12:7-9, Satan the devil, verse 11). And to him was given the key to the bottomless pit. v.2 and he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace (smoke is used to cloud the rise of Assyria-Germany to military power as it has been and yet is in the EU, along with the emerging Roman Empire). And the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke from the pit. v.3 Then out of the smoke (emerges) locusts came upon the earth (Nahum 3;15-17. Assyrians are symbolic of locusts). And to them was given power (aside from the secret rulers of Germany behind the scenes, the populace only thinking peace, Isaiah 10:5-7), as the scorpions of the earth have power (Prophecy indicates they, and the other nine nations of the Roman Empire, will come into full military power no later than 2024. Verse 4 reveals they will have placed a siege, embargo, on America, year 2026).

v.6 In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them. v.7 The shape of the locusts (Assyrians, Nahum 3:17 “Your commanders are like swarming locusts, and your captains like great grasshoppers.”) was like horses

See Revelation 17. v.4 They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, nor any green thing, or any tree (via the EMP nuclear bomb), but only those men who do NOT have the SEAL OF GOD on their foreheads (the elect people of God have His seal, Ezekiel 9:4, 6; Revelation 7:1-3). v.5 And they were not given authority to kill them (by the Beast Power to kill people but starve them), but to torture them for five months (shutting off all food and waterfrom them, a means of mental and physical torture).

prepared for battle (their armies under their command). On their heads were crowns of something like gold (similar to

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crowns the insignias of the commanders and captains; each leader of the 10 nations are kings wearing golden crowns, Revelation 17:12), and their faces were like the faces of men.

v.10 They had tails like scorpions, and there were stings in their tails (military carrying out the orders from the leadership to inflict other means of torture directly on the people as did the Nazis, the SS, to the Jews in WWII). Their power was to hurt men five months (Mid-March, Mid-July, 2026).

One must remember the book of Revelation has been written in symbolism. This can clearly be seen throughout the book. Case in point: Revelation, chapters 13, and 17.

Verse 19 gives understanding to verse 10— v.19 For their power was in THEIR MOUTH (commanders and generals) and in their tails (those in their command carry out their orders); for their tails are like serpents, HAVING HEADS (brutal soldiers using whips, etc., on the prisoners), and with them they do hurt.

In addition, the Bible interprets itself. Therefore, to understand these symbols in Revelation 9, one must look within the context, elsewhere in the Bible, plus connecting them with history. v.8 And they had hair like women’s hair (uncut), and their teeth were like lion’s teeth (ferocious and cruel). The understanding of verses 7 and 8 can only be understood by keeping them in the context of this chapter and elsewhere to be understand. v.9 And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron (invulnerable), and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots with many horses running into battle.

vs.11-12 And they had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in Hebrew is Destruction, but in Greek he has the name Destroyer (the power behind them—Satan the devil), one woe is past. Behold, two more woes are coming after these things. Even with all of their affliction, they do not turn to God with repentance. v.21 And they did not repent of their murders or their drugs (society saturated with drugs of one kind or another) or their sexual immorality (rampant) or their theft (literal, and political –News Media).

Many attack helicopters fitted with iron plates for protection flitting here and there to find and destroy pockets of resistance and keep control of the millions of Americans.

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“Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger and the staff in whose hands are My indignation. I will send him against an ungodly nation, and against the people of My wrath. I will give him charge, to seize the spoil, to take the prey, and to tread them downlike mire of the streets.” Isaiah 10:5-6.

To be continued. The plan is to pick up in the next publication where this writing has left off— the continued major problems the Church will encounter while making its way to Judea and from there to Petra.

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The New Year

“2022”

What Does It Portend?

A look at the Past Year—a look at the New Year With An Overview of Prophetic Events of the End-Time Alton B. Don Billingsley Thirty-six years ago, God’s true and faithful apostle, the promised Elijah of the end-time, died, January 16, 1986.

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The World Has Undergone Dramatic Changes

In carefully choreographed attacks, al-Qaida terrorists commandeered two passenger jets and crashed them into the Twin Towers in New York City, seized a third plane that slammed into the Pentagon, and crashed a fourth that was likely intended to destroy the U. S. Capital. In just 77 minutes, nearly 3,000 perished on American soil.” End of Quotes

The world has undergone dramatic changes in all areas since the death of Mr. Armstrong, 36 years ago. It is worthy of notice, the very things he preached would take place in the end-time have taken root. And prophecy makes known they will worsen in the few years remaining before Jesus Christ returns to this earth. Notably, America!— The yet super nation of this world, has experienced record disasters, time after time (Ezekiel 7:26 “Disaster will come upon disaster …”), due to its abominable sins—in principle, and character, America the beautiful has lost its inner beauty - is sordid, and ugly to behold. However, none of those disasters have equaled the one that forever changed America when terrorists plane-bombed the twin towers in New York—as made known by the following news article—

The Day that Changed America—Forever, 9-11-01 News Max, Sept. 6, 2021: “It was America’s worst nightmare.

Warnings from God in Heaven

Four back-to-back acts of terror on a cloudless, late summer morning that forever changed our nation—and the world. The way we traveled, the way we entered buildings, the way we raised our kids, the way we looked at others had all changed. And it’s hard to believe that Sept. 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of that horrific day.

For over 50 years, there were warnings from God sounded through His late apostle by radio broadcasts, later telecasts, and writings that covered the whole nation. The commission God gave to Mr. Armstrong was to cry out making known disastrous times would befall this nation as prophesied unless repentance before God would take place for the nation’s sins. Isaiah 58:1.

Every generation has its watershed moment. In 1929, the stock market crashed. In 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked. In 1962, JFK was assassinated.

“Cry aloud, spare not; lift up your voice like a trumpet; tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.” Isaiah 58:1.

But none of these events can compare with the unfathomable evil that unfolded 20 years ago.

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God followed up those warnings by permitting Satan the devil to use terrorists to bring about the deaths of almost 3,000 lives along with great destruction—in just 77 minutes! This number is significant when factored into that terrible time as will shortly be noted.

D-Day and Divine Intervention Posted on May 10, 2019 by Tom Robinson Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Allied-

The Warning Eclipse of 2017 Later, God used a fully visual Eclipse, August 21, 2017, as another warning that would clearly be seen to serve as a witness to the closeness of the time before America’s demise as a nation. Wikipedia: “The solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, dubbed the "Great American Eclipse" by the media, [1] was a total solar eclipse visible within a band that spanned the contiguous United States from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. Prior to this event, no solar eclipse had been visible across the entirety of the United States since June 8, 1918.” As can be noted from this news article in the Denver Post at that time. World War I, this Eclipse showed God’s favor for America. For there was a turnaround in the war with Germany. America won that war and also World War II. This was due to continued recognition of God winning those wars for America and England.

Commander (and later U.S. president), said later on the 1952 anniversary of the operation launch: “This day eight years ago, I made the most agonizing decision of my life. If there were nothing else in my life to prove the existence of an almighty and merciful God, the events of the next twenty-four hours did it … The greatest break in a terrible outlay of weather occurred the next day and allowed that great invasion to proceed, with losses far below those we had anticipated.” … . The weather that seemed poised to thwart the Allied cause in reality greatly helped it. And the Nazi leadership was in many ways confounded. Eisenhower and many others saw this as clear help from Almighty God. In fact, newspapers at the time declared the events of D-Day, Dunkirk, El Alamein, the Battle of Britain, and a number of other battles to be miraculous, particularly in the wake of widespread prayer to God for deliverance.” End of Quotes

No Further Recognition of God This country has not won a war since that time. America lost its three-year war, 1950-1953, with North Korea. Vietnam, 1954-1973, America ran! Desert Storm, 1991,

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was only won because of the coalition of 35 other nations. Then, Afghanistan, 1999-2021, retreated—a fiasco, as termed by the news media, 2021.

To establish this Eclipse, viewed by millions of people, as a dire warning from God—it was followed by massive destruction—picturing the near future of America.

Wake Up America

This is made evident by the following quotes revealing how the hurricane slowly developed from its birth on April 13, 2017, disorganized, until it reformed August 23, 2017. It then directly connected with the Eclipse, August 21, 2017—a two-day difference.

Why did this great super nation lose those wars? There was no further recognition of God. Those losses together with the ongoing disasters is with the desire from Him to wake up this country to reality—before it becomes too late!

Considering the quotes of the history of Harvey, it appears, the hurricane virtually had a mind of its own by the way it developed to become a powerful devastating force.

Tragically, America yet sleeps under the false illusion all is well! Not grasping the reality of the statement: “America would never be the same after 9-11-01”! Sadly, true! This became evident from the solar eclipse, August 21, 2017, and the aftermath from it,

The following selected quotes from the internet reveal the history of that terrible disastrous time.

This country has since witnessed via the news media, record-breaking fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, continuing year after year with little respite in between.

INTERNET: The genesis of Harvey from a Depression to a Major Hurricane: 542 PM CDT 08/23/17 to 657 PM CDT 08/26/17

The Devastating Hurricane Harvey The following emphasizes Hurricane Harvey as being yet another warning from God: It redeveloped August 23, 2017. It struck near Corpus Christi, Texas, August 25, carrying with it a record-breaking flood with great devastation as far as Houston, Texas; a distance of 211 miles.

“The birth of Harvey occurred on Sunday, August 13th, 2017, as a tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa, eventually merging with a broad area of low pressure near the Cabo Verde Islands. At first, it was thought the wave and the low pressure area would have a more west-northwest track, threatening the Lesser Antilles.

In view of 9-11-01, the discerning unbiased mind should have been able to understand by the Eclipse, and the terrible destruction that followed Harvey, as will be noted, to realize this was yet another warning from God!

However, this low stayed more on a westward course as it moved over the open Atlantic Ocean toward the Eastern Caribbean Sea. For a few days on its westward track, "Harvey" remained disorganized, and there was some uncertainty whether the low would become a tropical cyclone.

This should have been another wake-up call considering America’s path toward total and complete destruction.

However, by Thursday, August 17th, the National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories and forecasts on Tropical CycloneNine Thursday morning, and Tropical Storm

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Harvey Thursday afternoon. Tropical Storm Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Tropical Storm Harvey impacted the Windward Islands on Friday, August 18th, entering the Eastern Caribbean Sea as a minimal tropical storm, and eventually weakening to a tropical wave late Saturday evening.

fall as a hurricane somewhere over the Texas Coast. On Thursday August 24th, Harvey's impact on the Middle and Upper Texas Coast seemed almost certain and potentially devastating. Not only was Harvey forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday evening, but it was expected to strengthen and make landfall as a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) on Friday (see forecast). Worse yet, once the storm moved inland, it was forecast to eventually stall and meander over South or Southeast Texas for days. Thus, Major hurricane Harvey was not only forecast to produce devastating winds, but extremely heavy and excessive rainfall, producing devastating and historic flooding over areas especially east of the center of circulation (still most likely just north of Copano Bay).

Although there was some potential for the remnants of Harvey to reorganize into a tropical cyclone, a tropical cyclone failed to form as the remnants of Harvey moved into the Yucatan Peninsula on Tuesday morning, August 22nd.

Harvey underwent rapid intensification and quickly became a Category 3 hurricane on Friday at 2 PM (120 mph sustained winds) and then a Category 4 hurricane (130 mph sustained winds) early Friday evening. As Harvey slowly approached the coast, the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi issued a rare Extreme Wind Warning. Extreme wind warnings are issued for landfalling major hurricanes with winds of 115 mph or higher. Harvey was forecast to have winds in the eyewall between 115 and 130 mph! Three extreme wind warnings were ultimately issued for Harvey. The eye of Major Hurricane Harvey first made landfall on San Jose Island and then near the Rockport and Fulton, Texas area at around 10 PM CDT. …

With very warm waters in the Bay of Campeche and the Western Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) was fairly confident that the remnants of Harvey would reform into a tropical cyclone. At 10 AM CDT Wednesday, August 23rd, Tropical Depression Harvey reformed. Initially, NHC believed Harvey would become either a strong tropical storm or a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall somewhere between Brownsville (early Friday morning) and Houston (early Saturday morning), with the most likely location near the Rockport area late Friday night.

Although the eye of Harvey made landfall around 30 miles northeast of the city of Corpus Christi, strong and damaging wind gusts were experienced away from the center of circulation at the Corpus Christi International Airport and in the city as well as other locations. …

However, with wind shear in the Western Gulf of Mexico weakening, Tropical Storm Harvey was intensifying quickly. By Wednesday evening, Harvey was forecast to make land

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The storm surge from Harvey brought dramatically increased water and tide levels over the Texas Coast. The highest maximum storm tides were observed at the Aransas Wildlife Refuge, where the storm surge levels were

Irma and Maria followed within a month of Harvey, affecting Florida, Puerto Rico, and much of the Caribbean, respectively causing $50 billion and $90 billion in damages.” End of Quotes

God’s Involvement with the Eclipse and Hurricane Harvey The astute unbiased mind should be able to see the Eclipse had a direct connection with the hurricane Harvey. It also appears Harvey was used by God as a prototype of the devastation that will befall this country in no more than four years from now, 2022.

more than 12 feet above ground level. Storm surge in Port Lavaca was also more than 10 feet and at least 6 feet in Port Aransas. Elsewhere across South Texas, storm tide levels were from near 3 to 6 feet above ground level at Seadrift, Port O'Connor, Holiday Beach, Copano Bay, Port Aransas, and Bob Hall Pier.” End of Quotes

The Eclipse served as a visual warning from God followed by Harvey! And to make sure it would be recognized from Him, the devastating hurricane followed almost immediately afterwards making known unless there is repentance the nation will be destroyed by nuclear warfare by her enemy of the past two world wars (Ezekiel 6:6; 12:20).

The Final Warning to Come in Year-2024 The final warning will come in 2024 when yet another Eclipse will take place. It becomes highly significant when considering the banner in the Eclipse in 2017—in the middle of the country—then to see its banner will be on the edge in 2024, why?

INTERNET: When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas Aug. 25, 2017, as a Category 4 hurricane, it became the country’s first major — Category 3 or higher — hurricane since Wilma hit Florida in October 2005 and the first major hurricane to strike southern Texas since Celia in 1970. It kicked off a historically destructive 2017 storm season for the Caribbean and the southern U.S.

A side point: Also, of significance fitting into the equation—the prophesied Holy Roman Empire will have fully developed by year 2024—two years from now, 2022. The enemy God will use to conquer America in 2926 (Isaiah 10:5-8). It will be a far greater power than America, Russia, or China (Revelation 13:3-5).

Causing about $125 billion in damage, Harvey ranks as the second-most costly hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland since 1900. Hurricanes

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INTERNET: “On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will carve a narrow path of totality from southwest to northeast across 13 states.

established with settlers having sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. The first group sailed on the ship Mayflower; the others followed soon thereafter. This led to the nation of America being established in 1776.

Remarkedly another total solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8, 2024, just seven years after the last one. This time the Moon's dark central shadow, about 115 miles wide, will cross Mexico, sweep northeast from Texas to Maine, and then darken the Canadian Maritimes. A partial solar eclipse will be visible to nearly everyone in North America fortunate to have cloud-free skies.” End of Quotes

INTERNET: “By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence.”

The warning message is also understood by the following number, ‘seven’. Seven is another complete number—over with and done! Think about it! No more warnings from God. Just a matter of two years from that warning in 2024, then the prophesied Beast Power will conquer this nation.

On September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally changed the name of their new nation to the United States.” End of Quotes

The Significance from History The significance of the warning of the April 8, 2024 Eclipse covering only 13 states, appears to be representative of the 13 Colonies. Thus, making a direct connection with America’s 250th birthday, July 4, 2026.

SEVEN. Companion Bible, Appendix 10: “Denotes spiritual perfection. It is the number or hallmark of the Holy Spirit’s work. … seven is the number which regulates every period of Incubation and Gestation in insects, birds, animals, and man.” End of Quote

God’s blessings were on the Colonists in their beginning of America (Genesis 48:19). But due to America’s abominable sins in the end-time (Deuteronomy 31:29 “You will become totally corrupt, evil will befall you in the latter days!”), its prophesied DOOM will occur after its birthday of 250 years (Deuteronomy 32:35 “For the

The Banner Covers Only 13 States It is highly significant why the banner inside the eclipse will only cover 13 states. To understand, consider its early history. This country had its beginning with 13 colonies from Britain

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day of their calamity is at hand, and the things to come hasten upon them!”).

for disobedience (Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28). A lesson taught throughout God’s Holy Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.

God’s Favor: As noted, history reveals the visible eclipse June 8, 1917, showed God’s favor in turning the war around with Germany. It would be 99 years before another clearly visible eclipse could be viewed, August 21, 1917!!! It carried a stark warning!

The Ominous Year 2026 July 4, 2026 will be the 250th birthday of America. Unless there is a real turnaround with heart repentance before the true God in heaven above, that month will become the tragic end of America as a nation.

The Curse: The 1917 eclipse with its banner in the middle of the country was to make known all the states of America were being warned of their coming demise as a nation because of unrepentant sin that had grown so great there was no hope for redemption (Deuteronomy 31:16-18). The devastation that followed with hurricane Harvey was representative of its coming total destruction (Ezekiel 6:6; 12:20).

A terribly sad time for America when it can yet be avoided by repenting of its national sins (Ezekiel 33:11 “Turn from your evil ways! Why should you die, O house of Israel?”).

Record-Breaking Fires Followed Harvey

The Blessing: The lesson from early history serves as a reminder of the favor shown by God

Almost immediately after hurricane Harvey, record-breaking fires began burning in California and have continued with little respite between them! Year after year—and exceedingly bad in 2021! Though there were other fires, the Dixie and Caldor Fires appeared to have been among the worst ones. Record-breaking disasters continue as the following News Item makes known:

at that time. Thirteen (13) Colonies with God’s blessings were protected in the new world with danger surrounding them from hostile Indians, shortage of food, and other problems; they survived.

NEWS – Deadly Tornadoes 11, 2021, 7:29 AM PST / Updated Dec. 12, 2021, 12:15 AM PST By Kathryn Prociv and Nicole Acevedo

Their tenacity and endurance led them to become a nation, July 4, 1776. (It is significant Manasseh was the 13th Tribe of Israel.)

One of the deadly tornadoes that erupted under the cloak of darkness overnight Friday into the early hours of Saturday, may have set the record for the longest continuous tornado in American history.

It should be remembered God rules in the kingdoms of men (Daniel 4:17, 25), and His purpose stands (Isaiah 46:10). Nothing escapes Him. Blessings for obedience/curses

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[Internet: It stayed on the ground for 275

Climate Change the Villain?

miles. It first touched down in Arkansas and then moved to Missouri and Kansas. It finally tracked through Kentucky. Rated EF3, and at least 3/4ths of a mile wide. Wind speeds at least 155 MPH. In all 40 tornadoes reserted across nine states between Friday night and early Saturday morning].

Though it is claimed by scientists and leadership that ‘climate change’ is the cause and villain for most if not all these disasters striking this country. It was said—climate change is not believed to have been responsible for these tornadoes!

The devastating outbreak, which included more than 30 tornado reports across six states.

In view of the disasters, only a few years ago, the thought would have been—this is God’s doing! Not anymore! The reality of God has been rejected along with His laws! Hosea 4:1-2.

One tornado, being called the "Quad-State Tornado" ripped states stretching across the Mississippi Valley, Southeast and Midwest, is also an extremely rare event this late into the year. Across four states in four hours (Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky), slamming communities such as Monette, Arkansas, and Mayfield, Kentucky, which were two of the hardest hit towns. … WSJ At least 80 people were killed. The number is expected to increase. While the National Weather Service provides the official intensities of the tornadoes after conducting storm surveys, there are several indications that the tornadoes, including the Mayfield one, were in the strong to violent categories, which meteorologists consider EF3, One such indicator was debris lofted high into

“There is no truth or mercy or knowledge of God in the land. By swearing and lying, killing, and stealing and committing adultery, they break all restraint, with bloodshed upon bloodshed.” Hosea 4:1-2. And with this Scripture in mind, disasters will continue – while setting records over and above all others. Therefore, God is dealing severely with America by bringing about curses because of their rejection of Him, and their sinful ways. The eclipse of 2017 was also from God to serve as a warning of terrible disasters yet to come in the next few short years (Ezekiel 7:26). It was visibly seen fully in contrast to the others that were not fully seen since 1917, 99 years between them.

the air. Radar suggested that the Mayfield tornado threw debris over 30,000 feet into the air. That's the altitude commercial airplanes fly. And this event was rare for December.” End of QuotesEF4 or EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

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Insight Into An Overview of End-Time Prophecies

WHY? Why are the best minds not seeing—leaders in the United States, heads of state around the world—scientists, educators, editors, news analysts-bankers, industrialists, leaders in business and commerce? WHY?

In an overview of end-time prophecies, Jesus Christ used Mr. Armstrong to warn in advance what has been witnessed since his death unto this time today and the terrible things that have followed since. The following writing reflects those warnings. Plain Truth, December 1980

They are all the product of modem education. They have been falsely educated in a system where the most important dimension in knowledge is unknown and untaught. They have been deceived into closing their minds to the basic CAUSES of present events and trends.

Personal from The Editor A staggering turn in world events is due to erupt in the next few years.

The world has been falsely educated to ignore CAUSES and deal with EFFECTS! There had to be a CAUSE of present and coming EFFECTS. There is a CAUSE that has produced strife, violence, and war, poverty, wretchedness, human suffering—crime, widespread immorality, the decadence in the basic foundation of any healthy and stable society, the FAMILY UNIT! But the leaders do not know, and certainly do not correct the CAUSES!

IT WILL INVOLVE violently, the United States, Britain, Western Europe, and the Middle East. It's already rather late for the Free World to come awake to the real meaning behind current world events! World leaders do not see clearly what is coming.

World Explosion to Erupt! There has been a fatal missing dimension in the dissemination of knowledge. Leaders do not know what man is, or the purpose and meaning of life! They were not taught to distinguish the true values from the false. They did not learn the real CAUSES of troubles, nor THE WAY to peace, happiness, abundant well-being for all.

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They know nothing of the overall PURPOSE being worked out here below! Consequently, they guide humanity in a course in conflict with that purpose! Lacking knowledge of THE WAY to peace, we have no peace. Leaders talk of peace; they profess to work for peace. They fight for peace while they give approval and blind acceptance of THE WAY that produces WARS! This world is giving civilization’s acceptance to THE WAYS that are the CAUSES of all the world’s evils.

Unreal though it may seem to those steeped in today's educational deceptions, some 2,500 years ago the Supreme Power of the universe inspired a man named Isaiah to quote Him, saying, "I am God, and there is none. like me, declaring the end from the beginning … saying, 'My counsel shall stand.' " [Isaiah 46:9-10.] The majestic world powers are formulating their plans and policies. But the next few years will see astounding events explode in a manner very different than they plan [years—2024-2026]. WHY? Because there does exist the great God who says: "The Eternal wrecks the purposes of pagans, He brings to nothing what the nations plan; but the Eternal's PURPOSE stands for ever, and what He plans will last from age to age. … The Eternal looks from heaven, beholding all mankind; from where He sits, He scans all who inhabit the world; He who alone made their minds, He notes all they do." [Psalm 33:10-15, Moffatt Trans.]

And now we are approaching the final grand smash explosion. It will stagger the mind of man beyond the bounds of sanity! Forces are at work today on plans, conspiracies that soon will erupt into a violence and chaos such as never occurred before and never shall again [Matthew 24:21-22]! Men now are tampering with forces of nature they lack the prudence, knowledge, ability, and wisdom to control!

Through inspired prophets, this same Eternal foretold, beginning 2,500 years ago, the world events of the future-zeroing in particularly on our time NOW! All events— prophesied to occur up to now have happened!—without a miss! The rest—the climactic crisis of our END time—is certain and SOON! [year 2029]

In this folly of educated ignorance, it has become fashionable and intellectually titillating to ignore the basic Mind and Power over all—the PURPOSE being worked out here below, and the master plan for its working-out the invisible but Supreme Power now soon to intervene and END the impending world chaos [year 2029, Armageddon, the Return of Jesus Christ to earth]. It will be done to us, before mankind blasts itself out of existence!

Yet the world's best minds are in total ignorance of tremendous impending events. Neither religionists nor theologians understand! WHY? Approximately one third of all the

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The Fulfillment of Bible Prophecy

world's best seller is filled with PROPHECIES—mostly foretelling our immediate future [God’s Holy Bible]! Yet the key that unlocks prophecy to UNDERSTANDING had been lost!

Based on prophetic events made known in GOD’S Holy Bible, the next few short years will prove to be very sobering and frightening. Many will want to die—to escape it all— and will not be able to do it (Revelation 9:6).

That vital key has been found! But because it is NOT the doctrine they have been preaching, evangelical theologians ridicule it. That vital KEY is the identity of the United States and Britain in Biblical prophecy.

When Jesus Christ reveals Himself, the great men of nations will try to hide themselves from His Glorious presence (Revelation 6:12-17).

Where is the United States spoken of in Biblical prophecies especially those pertaining to our immediate future? Small nations—Ethiopia, Libya, Egypt, Turkey—are mentioned. Russia is mentioned.

In actuality, the year 2022, is the year that

How could such a great world power as the United States be ignored? IT ISN'T! What you have read on this page is taken from the introduction of this revealing book. [It can be read or downloaded from the following website: www.cog-ff.com], … to those whose unprejudiced eyes are willing—to see. It is an eye-opening, intriguing book—230 pages. … Tomorrow is something to look forward to [beyond today’s evil World, Galatians 1:4]. The earth will soon be filled with truth, harmony, and happiness [beginning with the year-2029].

points to the beginning of those terrible times, such as never before witnessed by mankind. Matthew 24:21-22.

Yet today the world is filled with deception, violence, and widespread suffering.

“For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved alive … .” Matthew 24:21-22.

Read more about "The Wonderful World Tomorrow [Booklet can be read or downloaded, from the same website].” End of Personal from Mr. Armstrong

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“The Approaching Famine”

165 feet (50 meters) lower than in 2019.

Leading into the beginning of the famine, 2023, America is presently facing a water crisis in the western states! Warnings continue of the danger of running out of water by the News Media:

The lake, formed when the massive

Across US West, drought arriving dangerously early ISSUED ON: 12/06/2021 – 19:00 Lake Mead, situated on the Nevada/Arizona border, is the largest reservoir in the US and a major water supplier to the Southwest; it is now at its lowest level in nearly 90 years.

Hoover Dam was built across the Colorado River not far from Las Vegas, stands at just 36 percent of capacity, below even a record set in 2016.

Bridget BENNET AFP/File “… Eighty-eight percent of the West was in a state of drought this week, including the entire states of California, Oregon, Utah, and Nevada, according to official data.

Widespread water-use restrictions appear inevitable over the coming months, with potentially serious ramifications for Western states, in particular for irrigation-dependent farmers – who provide much of the country's fruits and vegetables, [and dairies with milk].

In a particularly stark symptom of this trend,

In California, whose vast almond groves supply 80 percent of world production, some farmers have already begun uprooting trees to save water.” End of Quotes

Famine Knocking at the Door which is affecting more than 143 million Americans, Lake Mead – the country's largest reservoir, lying at the border of Nevada and Arizona – now stands at its lowest level since its creation in the 1930s.

Considering the stark reality of the drought gripping the farming lands in the western states, knowledgeable officials are predicting famine. Based on the following writing the picture does not look all that rosy due to a number of things not having been faced in past times.

The situation in northern California, which normally receives ample precipitation in the winter and spring, is no better.

Continued Quotes: “Jay Lund, a professor at the University of California Davis who heads its Center for Watershed Sciences, described the prolonged periods of precipitation and

Lake Oroville, the state's second largest reservoir and a key part of a network providing potable water to 27 million Californians, is

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dry periods over centuries, sometimes lasting decades.

preparation as possible under given circumstances. Hosea 5:9

“We’ve always had a lot of trouble with droughts. Always,” Lund said. “The difference here is now the temperatures are higher. Now we have more people (cf. Genesis 6:1, a population explosion). Now we have more agriculture. Now we need more water and have an increased demand.” [my emphasis ]

“Among the tribes of Israel, I make known what is sure.” Hosea 5:9. How, and through whom, does GOD make known the major calamities to befall His people? Amos 3:7-8.

And just a small adjustment, such as temperatures becoming just a few degrees warmer, can start a ripple effect impacting everything from water levels, food prices, water consumption and the number of wildfires.” End of Quotes

Biblical Prophecy For the End Time

“Surely the LORD does nothing (disastrous calamities) unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.

For understanding, there is a great need to fit into the equation, the Holy Bible. However, it is considered to be archaic, out of touch with modern day society, therefore, it is ignored.

A lion has roared (the coming Beast Power, whose number is, 666, Revelation 13:18)! Who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken! Who will not fear?” Amos 3:7-8.

But when considering its prophecies of the

Rain Yet to Continue Throughout 2022 Based on what is understood from Biblical prophecy, though the water shortage is approaching a critical stage at the present, and worsening, it will not begin reaching a crisis stage until the years, 2025-2026. end-time, and comparing them to the major events and disasters forming and taking place, it becomes easy to see the Holy Scriptures with its prophecies are more than relevant.

It appears early-2023 will be the beginning of the three and one-half years of famine as prophesied and end in mid-2026. In the interim, sporadic rain did fall during the latter part of 2021. And it appears it will continue from time to time during this new year, 2022.

Its prophecies also give advance warnings before the major events take place to enable mankind the opportunity to make needed

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These years appears to be the preparation years for rain to fall sufficiently to carry the water supply into the latter part of 2025. It will then reach its crisis in early-2026.

That year will bring a conclusion to all the prophesied major disastrous events—then to bring about the demise of this once-great nation as revealed by God in Holy Scripture.

Historical Duality Prophecy speaks of this coming time by paralleling it with the famine that came on ancient Israel during the time of the prophet Elijah.

Joel, a prophet of God, prophesied of this present time—that is leading into the critical coming future that will affect everyone. Joel 1:15-20.

The First Stages of Famine “… “And there shall be Famines …” Matthew 24:7

“Alas for the day! For the day of the LORD is at hand. It shall come as destruction from the Almighty. … O Lord, to You I cry out; for FIRE has devoured the open pastures (margin: pastures of the wilderness), and a FLAME has burned all the trees of the field. The beasts of the field also cry out to You, for the WATER BROOKS are dried up, and FIRE has devoured the open pastures.” Joel 1:15-20.

The rider on the Black Horse will have begun his symbolic ride in early 2023. A ride covering three and one-half years—completing it in 2026. Revelation 6:5-6. When He opened the 3rd seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” And I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.

The prelude of this coming time is presently being witnessed via the reporting from the New Media.

A Plethora of Ongoing National Disasters

And I heard a voice in the midst of the 4-living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius (about a day’s wages), and 3-quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil or the wine.”

As will be noted in future writings, famine, is just one of the major disastrous events yet to occur before the end of this nation. Other warnings have been taking place for some few years regarding major disasters yet to occur as well!

The past, present, and ongoing record-breaking disasters, have set this country up for the beginning of the prophesied famine. As it was said by Elijah to King Ahab (I Kings 17:1), so will it be with the beginning of the year 2023: There will be no more dew nor rain for three-and-one-half years, ending in mid-year-2026.

All pointing to the time when they will all come together in one year—2026.

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As already noted, God intends this coming famine to be a type, a historical duality, of the severe famine experienced in Israel during the time of Elijah (I Kings 17:1; Luke 4:24-25). It was brought on the people during that time for the very same reason it is being brought on the peoples of Israel today. Warning from the Late Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong

Extremely hard and trying times! As already noted the Lord GOD gives advance warnings before the major events take place to enable mankind to have the opportunity to make needed preparation as possible under given circumstances (Hosea 5:9; Amos 5:7). Sadly, prophecy reveals they will continue to be ignored, and unheeded (Revelation 9:21). Prophecy also makes known there will be no recognition of what will be taking place before their very eyes! No change made within the leadership and country. They are blinded to what is soon to befall this country, and them (Luke 17:26-30; 21:35).

Sixty-five years ago, Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong wrote the following in his booklet, 1975 in Prophecy, page 1, (revised edition 1956): “Today this world is changing—fast! Unprecedented events are shaking the world already. Yet what we have seen is mild compared to the catastrophic happenings that will rock the world. Page 18, “IT’S LATER THAN YOU THINK! … Before we realize it, we’ll find ourselves in the throes of FAMINE, and uncontrollable epidemics of DISEASE … Along with the coming famine and disease epidemic will come an invasion of billions of crop-destroying bugs, insects, and locusts (grasshoppers) on a scale never before to devastate a land. You’ll read of this in the first chapter of Joel.” End of Quotes

The Severity of the Famine The Famine will reach its utmost severity during the final five months that will end in July 2026 (Revelation 9:5, 10)! The beginning of the five months appears to be February 2026. At that time there will be an embargo, a siege (Deuteronomy 28:49, 52-57), brought against this country having its parallel with Jerusalem in 70 A. D. Also, there will bethe Mark of the Beast, 666 (Revelation 13:11, 15-18).

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The Coming Judgment from God Why this coming famine—why the coming Bubonic Plague, why other record-breaking disasters to continue, why the coming demise of America and England? The questions can be answered with another three-lettered word—“SIN”—unrepentant sin! Because of the grave ongoing abominable sins in this country, and Britain, God in heaven is now beginning to deal even more severely with both countries due to their worsening sins. Romans 1:18. “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness of men, who suppress the TRUTH in unrighteousness.” Romans 1:18. A Quote> “Our inability to tell the truth or even look in its several directions is now actually killing us.” What is the Bible definition of SIN? I John 3:4. “… Sin is lawlessness. I John 3:4. And payment for unrepentant sin—Romans 6:23. “The wages of sin is death

Due to the gravity of those sins, the fullness of the CURSE is drawing closer with each passing day for America and England. Revelation 18:5.

Due to the abominable and merciless sins (the murder of the unborn—and sometimes after birth, then selling their body parts, as made known by the news media), God says He will bring the worst of the nations to attack and destroy these nations of Israel, while focusing on America in particular—as prophecy makes known. Ezekiel 7:23-27.

“For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.” Revelation 18:5. By way of analogy, consider the fall of ancient Babylon 539 B. C.—and realize this country, like Babylon, has entered its closing years—tipping the scales to the fall of the greatest nation that has ever existed, super-power America!

“Make a chain (so no one can escape), for the land is full of blood, and the city is full of violence. Therefore, I will bring the worst of the Gentiles (Isaiah 10:5-8, “Woe to Assyria, modern-day Germany, the rod of My anger … I will send him against an ungodly nation …”), and they will possess their houses (Habakkuk 1:6-10 “For indeed I am raising up the Chaldeans, … the prototype, the 10 nations of the Holy Roman Empire, while using Germany as the lead battle-axe nation); I will cause the pomp of the strong to cease and their holy places shall be defiled.

It, too, has God’s handwriting on its wall and the leadership refuses to see it. Daniel 5:1-30. “It has been weighed in the balances and found wanting.” Daniel 5:1-30. As the result, the real beginning of the end for America, Britain, and the other nations of Israel will have begun in early-2023.

“Destruction comes; they will seek peace (Isaiah 33:7 “Surely their valiant ones shall cry outside, the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly, the highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceases.”), but there shall be none. Disaster will come upon disaster, and rumor will be upon rumor (Jeremiah 51:46 … two years, years 2025-2026), then they will seek a vision from a prophet (Amos 8:11 a famine of hearing the words of the LORD); but the law will perish from the priest, and counsel from the elders.

The Dawning of the End God’s prophet makes known the end is virtually in sight (“It is near and hastens quickly!” Zephaniah 1:14.). Ezekiel 7:6, 12. “… The end has come; it has DAWNED for you; behold it has come! … The time has come; the day draws near.” Ezekiel 7:6, 12.

“The king will mourn (the King of England), the prince will be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the common people will tremble. I will do to them according to their way, and according to what they deserve I will judge them; then they shall know that I am the LORD.” Ezekiel 7:23-27.

Like Babylon of old, the House of Joseph, and other tribes of Israel, will soon fall into the hands of the Beast Power in Europe, the Holy Roman Empire, as did Babylon to the Medes and Persians.

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Calamity is Rapidly Approaching The end is almost here for America, and there are those who see it, as noted from their books and writings! And it is coming because of the abominable and worsening sins by the passage of laws by Congress and protected by the rulings of the majority of the Supreme Court (cf. Revelation 18:5). Because of these and other grave problems, now being witnessed, it becomes evident the prophesied calamity is knocking at the door! World War 1. True to its promise made in 1919, exactly 20 years from that time, Germany declared war on America in 1939. World War II. Toward the close of World War in 1943, while seeing they would not win the war, it was said, "see you soon." A further quote from the same book: "THE German General Staff has always regarded military defeat as merely a temporary phase of war. The war goes on. Battle strategy becomes underground conspiracy; artillery is replaced by propaganda; wartime espionage becomes post-war political intrigue, assignation and secret preparation for new military attack." End of Quote And Jesus Christ will enable Germany to make good on that promise "to see you soon" in only four years from this year, 2021 (Isaiah 10:5-8), They will be used by the Beast of the Holy Roman Empire as the battle axe nation of the 10 nations to bring blitzkrieg nuclear war on America and England (Ezekiel 6:6; 12:20).

The Soon-Coming Revival of a Militarized Germany In view of the revival of Germany to be used as the battle axe nation of the Holy Roman Empire, they are continuing to move forward toward their prophesied use by God to chasten America and Britain for their abominable sins. Continued news articles from Germany make known-they are moving forward to the fulfillment of their promise at the end of World War II, "to see you soon".

Stark Sobering Awareness As prophesied, Nuclear War is soon coming! Ironically, America has supplied Germany, the rod of God's anger, with the nuclear bombs to use them in only four more years on this country, 2026 (Ezekiel 6:6; 12:20). A most tragic time! And America and Britain are blinded to their fate as determined by God and Jesus Christ. As far as it is known, only this little flock has been made privy by God of what is soon to come to pass-in only four more years-2026. To be continued. The plan is to pick up in the next publication where this writing has left off- the continued major problems the Church will encounter while making its way to Judea and from there to Petra.

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