- 12Mar10 EU - 54 Embassies Established
Since the Lisbon Treaty entered into force, and without any public announcement, 54 of 136 European Commission delegations around the world were turned into full-fledged embassies. - 11Mar10 GERMANY - The Future Is Ecumenical
The way of the future for the Christian faith, according to German President Horst Köhler, stands under the banner of ecumenism. - 10Mar10 USA - Local Government Banning Implanted Tracking Devices
The House of Delegates voted for a bill that would ban the forced implantation of tracking devices in people; with supporters citing both privacy concerns and religious prophecy. - 09Mar10 MALAYSIA - Christian Minority Under Threat
The rise of Islamic extremism is putting increasing pressure on Christians in Muslim countries, who are the victims of murder, violence and discrimination. Christians are now considered the most persecuted religious group around the world. Paradoxically, their greatest hope could come from moderate political Islam.
First Thessalonians 3 and the Rapture
The coming of the Lord Jesus referenced in both 1 Thessalonians 2:19 and 3:13 is imminent, which is evidence of a pretribulational rapture. Events may occur prior to the rapture, but there are not any prophesied events that must occur. It is obvious that Scripture makes a distinction between the rapture and Christ's earthly coming at the end of the Tribulation. Read more...
- 17 - How will the Jews be saved?
- 16 - Will the Jews ever possess the land of Israel according to the borders documented in?
- 15 - Whom do the Jews believe that Isaiah is referring to in chapter 53?
- 14 - How did the statement, “His blood be on us, and our children” affect the Jews?
- 13 - Why does the world oppose Israel's possession of the Promised Land?
- 12 - Who owns the land of Israel today?
- 11 - Despite their outward religiosity, why is Israel a predominantly secular nation?
MidnightCall Magazine
In this issue:
- Hear theWord of the Lord — By Thomas Lieth
- FirstThessalonians 3 and the Rapture — By Dr. Ron J. Bigalke Jr.
- Popular Prophecy:CheckingDogmaTwice — By Wilfred Hahn
News From Israel MagazineIn this issue:
- Why Jerusalem is Jewish — By Arno Froese
- ON THE HORIZON:
- Analysis: Birthright Needs to Transform on Larger Scale
- Israel Praises Turkish Authority for Preventing Hezbollah Attack
- Relationship with American Jews Is Changing
- A Festival of Discrimination—Funded by the EU
- The Cyrus Cylinder
Letters to the Editor
Catholicism
Dear Editor,
While reading my October 2009 issue of your magazine (Midnight Call), I noticed some comments you made in regard to the Catholic Church as part of your cover story article (“The Exclusive Church”) t
The Mark of the Beast
“The False Prophet: Last and Final Economic Guru,” Jan. 2010 MC, pg. 22.
I have heard many preachers say this same thing about a mark (on) your right hand or (on) your forehead.
Immortality
Dear Friends,
In Revelation 20:15, we read that “anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” The assumption is that they then live forever in great pain.
I do not believe that is so.
Prophetic Issues
Hear the Word of the Lord
An important point where many Christians go wrong is that they hear the Word of God, but do not act on it. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews, inspired by God, emphasizes how important it is to heed the Gospel that has been entrusted to us.
First Thessalonians 2 and the Rapture
In 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, the Apostle Paul expressed the heart of a shepherd for his sheep. The pastoral concern of the Apostle demonstrates that the wellbeing of the sheep is the first priority of the shepherd. Paul communicated his shepherd’s heart for the sheep in verse 19, when he referred to the church as his “hope or joy or crown of exultation.” Paul demonstrated emphatically the great priority of the spiritual wellbeing of the church “in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming.” With regard to eschatological (prophetic) events, two questions arise concerning the identity of the “crown” and the timing of the “coming.”John 14 and the Rapture
Adam’s disobedience regarding God’s prohibition resulted in the origin of death. God declared, “‘For you are dust, and to dust you shall return’” (3:19). Humanity would not only experience physical death but also spiritual death (cf. 3:8-10, 21, 22-24).Money: Ends & Trends
Global Financial Apocalypse Prophesied
North Americans have certainly suffered economic hardships as a result of the still-unfolding effects of the Global Financial Crisis. Is it over? Are other global financial crises to be expected in the future? Where will one find security? People today are indeed confused and anxious...though they shouldn't be according to Scripture.
The False Prophet: Last and Final Economic Guru
The Bible tells us that a time will come when commerce—the act of buying and selling—can be controlled worldwide. The verses in Revelation 13 describing the "mark" and the "number" have been fodder for much speculation among Christians and nonbelievers alike. However, the most critical error concerns the identity of who it is that actually brings in these controls.10: The Magic Number of Endtime Post-Globalism
“The problems of the world are huge and they cannot be ignored: terrorism, war, starvation, displacement, climate change, nuclear proliferation, trade inequality and financial crisis. The old way hasn’t always worked. Perhaps Mr. Naím has a point. Maybe the magic numbers work?” We have here quoted an international economist who is responding to a new idea regarding global governance.