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January 19, 2020 • 09:00 0

New Retail: Excitement in the World’s Marketplace

A number of people believe we are “living in exciting times.”

In fact, there are those who greet others with some variation of “We live in exciting times!”

Of course, what so many are excited about is most likely NOT what should be stirring their body, mind and spirit.

This was brought to mind recently by the continuing conversion of the world’s retail sales establishments to the New Retail.

The New Retail involves buying and selling ONLINE (instead of in person). And while this might not appear to be a very big change from the way buying and selling have traditionally been conducted, it is.

A HUGE change.

TRADITIONALLY, the way the business of buying and selling have been conducted has been simple and effective. Person #1 wants to buy a product. Person #2 has such a product for sale. Person #1 inspects the product to make sure that it is what he wants. Then, Person #1 gives Person #2 enough money to cover the price of the product. Person #1 then leaves with the product (which he now owns) in hand and can immediately use the product.

IN THE NEW RETAIL, Person #1 wants to buy a product. Person #2 claims he has such a product and describes the product (usually providing a picture of the product). IF Person #1 wants to take a chance, he then provides Person #2 with proof of who he is and gives Person #2 enough electronic money to cover the cost of the product AND SHIPPING. And then Person #1 waits until Person #2 sends him the product.

Instead of the traditional exchange, there is a New Retail exchange where the buyer has to TRUST the seller to eventually provide him with the product–and not only a product, but the RIGHT product that Person #1 had in mind. IF any disagreements or the product is not right, then the buyer has to also trust that the seller will make it right.

To facilitate the transition to the new retail, old-style “brick and mortar” stores will A- no longer provide a wide selection of products; B- any popular or useful products they do offer will be offered ONLINE as a form of the New Retail.

And in a country which was ONCE known as the “marketplace of the world,” fewer and fewer stores have less and less once-common, everyday product for sale.

Maybe it should be “Marketplace of the NEW World“?

As one woman recently put it: “The stores don’t have ANYTHING any more. AND what they do have, they want you to order them online! Online! There’s nothing IN the stores any more!”

Now, some readers may wonder, “Why change a system which has worked perfectly well since man began buying and selling?”

Why would those changing the system suffer losses in order to do it?

Why change a system which has worked well FOR CENTURIES; since man began buying and selling?

The Bible explains that there will come a day when buying and selling will be HIGHLY CONTROLLED by a false prophet/messiah/man of sin as a way to enforce his decrees.

“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.”
–Revelation 13:16-18

The New Retail is the beginning of this new system of commerce which will be necessary in order for the man of sin to control who buys and who sells.

NOW does the reader understand the BIG PUSH to persuade folks to buy their groceries online?

And eventually, folks WILL buy their foodstuffs online–or they will not eat.

There are more pieces of this end times commerce puzzle which need to slide into place before the system is ready to launch.

But there are a great many pieces already in place.

As stated at the beginning of this piece, it is exciting times in which we live.

Even if the reader does not believe the construction of a whole new way of buying and selling is very exciting.

HAS the reader noticed any changes in trying to obtain once-common products?

HAS the reader then reassured himself with the soothing “Things change“?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

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THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. ”
–1 Corinthians 15:1-8

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 13, 2020.]

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January 19, 2020 • 07:30 0

More Fries, Please!

While standing in line at a store recently, waiting to be checked out, a female of the perpetual teen persuasion was observed wearing a provocative tee shirt with the following enblazoned on it

FRIES BEFORE GUYS!

This was printed underneath a picture of some pink-and-yellow, candy-colored french fries.

As the shirt was thought-provoking, a few thoughts were provoked.

1- There are more and more public displays of statements which focus on one sex dismissing the other. Females displaying their disdain for males; males displaying their distaste for females: such behavior is NOT gender-specific. From where was this attitude learned?

2- “Fries before guys” is a good way to teach the youngsters about fighting the patriarchy.

3- Most females who declare their intentions of favoring fries before guys most likely did not have much of a choice in that matter anyway.

HAS the reader come across such slogans?

DOES the reader smile OR does the reader think about what the words are REALLY trying to say?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 17-19, 2020.]

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: LIFE, more fries please!

January 19, 2020 • 06:00 0

The Foolish Ways of the Wicked

The word “foolish” means a great deal more than merely silly or comical.

Often, God’s Word uses the words “evil” and “wicked” interchangeably with the word “foolish.”

“The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.”
–Psalm 5;5

“For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.”
–Psalm 73:3

“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”
–Jeremiah 4:22

“Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.”
–Psalm 74:18

“A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.”
–Proverbs 17:25

“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.”
–Matthew 7:26-27

At other times, the Bible calls sinners “fools.”

“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
–Psalm 14:1

“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
–Proverbs 10:18

“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”
–Proverbs 14:16

“As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”
–Proverbs 26:11

It is not hard to see why God would call the sinner, the wicked and the evil man “foolish.”

Life on this earth is short–it is over quickly.

YET, the evil man lives his life as though this world is all that there is.

The foolish man ALSO will consider the words of other (also foolish) men before he considers the Word of God.

God’s Word clearly warns man of the dangers of sin and transgressing God’s laws. Besides that, there is a great many promises made by God to those who obey his law.

YET, the wicked man ignores all of this–and pays a heavy price, both in this life and the one to come.

God has sent prophets to specifically warn man of the consequences of his sin.

YET, the sinner has convinced himself there will be no everlasting penalty to pay: that no judgment will ever be rendered against him.

It is little wonder the Bible calls such men “foolish.”

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 15, 2020.]

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, End Time Deception, END TIMES PREPARATION, the foolish ways of the wicked

January 19, 2020 • 02:00 0

Choosing a Life of Torment and Affliction

“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD”
–Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Despite the VERY CLEAR warnings in God’s Word, a great many are deceived into consulting with familiar (demon/evil) spirits.

Because demons/evil or familiar spirits are a judgment from God, they bring torment and affliction to all those they visit. But because the wicked are not only deceived, but rebellious, they ignore the very clear warnings in the Bible and open up lines of communication with their doom.

IN EFFECT, any who consult with a familiar spirit CHOOSE a life filled with torment and affliction.

HOWEVER, these deluded souls convince themselves it would be much worse without the source of that torment: their familiar spirit.

And modern media is FULL of how-to articles on various aspects of the care and feeding of familiar spirits.

As befits the deceived, a great number of stories are told about the familiar spirit–which is the source of ALL power for the necromancer, witch, charmer, fortuneteller, wizard, astrologer and sorcerer.. These stories not only deceive the one employing the familiar spirit, they also are intended to deceive the public at large as well–particularly about where the spirit user obtains his power.

In a modern Wiccan’s perspective, a familiar is a witch’s companion in both the spiritual and physical realms, often chosen intuitively by the witch, and is commonly an animal spirit who has made itself known as a magickal partner to the witch.
—Animal Familiar Spirits in Wicca and Magick

One of the most deceptive of the stories is that the familiar spirit will PROTECT the one consulting with it.

BUT, if this is true, then why do so many using familiar spirits complain of the bad treatment they receive from neighbors, the authorities and others they come in contact with?

Though the claim of a familiar spirit PROTECTING the one consulting it is a familiar one, the complaints of the world abusing the “protected” one are also common.

This contradiction is illustrated in the Bible’s account of Saul, the first king of Israel who formerly had decreed death to those with familiar spirits, and his forbidden meeting with the witch of Endor, a woman known for having a familiar spirit.

“And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor. And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.

And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?
–1SAMUEL 28:6-9

Even though the woman had a familiar spirit, she was frightened about dying for using the familiar spirit.

So what kind of protector is the familiar spirit then?

Though those who consult with familiar spirits are quick to point the finger at ANYONE or ANY THING other than their familiar for their many misfortunes, the truth is that the lives of those with familiar spirits are a mess–though the one with the familiar spirit will often DENY this state of affairs as their familiar spirit is the ONLY thing which they feel is “right” about their lives.

Again, if an impartial referee was to be hired for everyone who claimed a familiar spirit, the good and bad happenings would not be as those which are claimed by the ones who use such spirits.

Again, those who consult with familiar spirits not only CHOOSE a life of torment and affliction.

They desperately cling to such torment.

DOES the reader know of anyone who has a familiar spirit?

DOES the reader know of anyone who might employ a familiar spirit?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 13, 2020.]

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, Demons, Devils and Evil Spirits, End Time Deception, END TIMES PREPARATION, choosing a life of torment and affliction

January 18, 2020 • 09:00 0

Forever is a Long Time

Forever.

1: for a limitless time

2: at all times : CONTINUALLY

It was recently offered that man has such a hard time paying attention to the very clear warnings about the end times because man has such a hard time comprehending the meaning of words like ETERNAL, FOREVER and EVERLASTING.

Because man’s life here on earth is so short and fleeting, man is used to understanding time in very short increments, such as hours, minutes, days, months and years.

100 years is a LONG time for most men–particularly if one is referring to a lifespan.

BUT 100 years is a blink of an eye to God Almighty, who has ALWAYS existed and will always be.

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
–Psalm 90:2

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
–Hebrews 13:8

“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
–Isaiah 57:15

In fact, both the Old and New Testaments point out the great difference between man, who is a creation with a short, finite life, and God Almighty, who has ALWAYS existed (indeed, who created time from out of eternity for the use by man, who needs time to mark his short existence) and exists at every point on the time line we call eternity–which is how God already knows what will happen in that time men call “tomorrow.”

“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”
–2PETER 3:8

“For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.”
–Psalm 90:4

Man DOES struggle to wrap his head around concepts like FOREVER and ETERNITY.

Perhaps that is one reason why God’s promises of eternal life seemingly bounce off the ears of those who hear them.

Man DOES struggle to understand that being tormented FOREVER is a LONG, LONG time–so long it is beyond the understanding of man.

“The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.”
–Revelation 14:10-11

Modern man has written of a “failure of imagination.”

A failure of imagination is a circumstance wherein something seemingly predictable (particularly from hindsight) and undesirable was not planned for.

Perhaps the biggest and most long-lasting failure of imagination of man is his inability to comprehend the ALWAYS EVERLASTING nature of “forever“?

Forever is a LONG, LONG, LONG, LONG time.

HAS the reader ever thought about the eternal aspects of his existence?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 14 2020.]

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, END TIMES PREPARATION, Eternal Salvation through Jesus Christ, forever is a long time

January 18, 2020 • 06:00 0

ALL Sin Is Rebellion Against God

One end times development which has gained traction in the churches–and beyond–is the notion that sin is only a failure or a defect.

That the sinner is somehow a disappointment to God.

But, ALL sin is much more than merely a “failing” or a “lapse in judgment” or a “disappointment” or a”mistake” or a “weakness.”

Make no mistake: sin MAY be all of the above, but at its heart, sin goes much deeper than a mere mistake.

Sin is a CHOICE; a WILLFUL DECISION; a REBELLIOUS attitude.

ALL sin is REBELLION AGAINST GOD.

Regardless of what is now taught in the times in which we live.

Though the pulpit wolves disagree–preferring to teach sin as a kinder, gentler sort of experience–the Bible is VERY CLEAR: sin IS rebellion.

“Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.”
–Joshua 1:18

“And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibrothhattaavah, ye provoked the LORD to wrath. Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice. Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you.”
–Deuteronomy 9:22-24

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
–Romans 13:1-2

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.”
–1SAMUEL 15:23

The end times are one long period of rebellion against God.

So it makes sense that rebellion would be downplayed, and in some cases, justified.

God’s Word often uses the word “transgression” which brings it down to a more personal level.

Transgression

an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty.

Transgression

an action that breaks a law or rule

Specifically, one of God’s rules or God’s laws.

Transgression

An act that goes beyond generally accepted boundaries

“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.”
–1JOHN 3:4

“Woe unto them! for they have fled from me: destruction unto them! because they have transgressed against me: though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me. “
–Hosea 7:13

God Himself is very blunt about the actions of the rebels–and those actions are not merely mistakes or bad choices.

They are rebellion against God, God’s authority and God’s Word.

“And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.”
–Ezekiel 2:6

“And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
–Ezekiel 20:38

“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”
–Proverbs 17:11

Sin CAN BE a mistake or a matter of poor judgment or a failing or a misstep.

Certainly.

However, sin IS rebellion against God.

In the times in which we now find ourselves, who is the reader to believe?

The Word of God OR the word of man?

DOES the reader ever think that his sin is rebellion against a holy God?

DOES the reader even understand what “holy” means?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

MORE: Eternal Salvation Through Jesus Christ: Salvation Messages from End Times Prophecy Report

[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 15 2020.]

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by Jeremiah Jameson
–with Mondo Frazier

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Filed under: Biblical Teachings, END TIMES PREPARATION, LIFE, all sin is rebellion against God

January 18, 2020 • 02:00 0

May Be Habit Forming

What a difference fifty years makes!

IF one lives AFTER that fifty-year dividing line, one ONLY is personally aware of that which has happened in one’s own, shorter lifetime.

IF one is OLDER than fifty, then one has personal experiences with what once was.

(This also helps illustrate one reason for the near-constant rate of change in modern societies/cultures.)

And so it is with what was once one of the most advertised phrases in the English language.

IF one were alive in the 1950s to 1970s, one phrase which apparently seemed to be EVERYWHERE was “This product may be habit forming.”

The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was enacted because the earlier Federal Food and Drugs Act of 1906 was not worded strictly enough and did not include cosmetics. Two important concepts introduced in this new act were adulteration and misbranding. For example, false or exaggerated claims commonly were placed on new drug labels and often misled the consumer. This was considered misbranding. All controlled substances were required to be labeled “Warning: May be habit forming .” This act also provided the legal status for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Adulteration deals with the preparation and/or storage of a medication. Mishandling of the food or drug may cause injury or even death to a consumer. This act described the exact labeling for products and defined misbranding and adulteration as being illegal. The new law also required drug companies to include package inserts and directions to the consumer regarding safe use (see more information under the section titled.
—What does “may be habit forming” mean?

So, “May be habit forming” was the KINDER, GENTLER warning provided by the government in the days before the more dire, more dramatic “addiction” stories began to be peddled to the public.

The phrase was so common, it inspired–as such requirements often do–some to poke fun at it.

It was once observed of a young man of this time period: “I only see you with pretty girls. Do you only date very attractive girls?”

His answer?

“What can I say? May be habit forming.”

May be habit forming.

The reason one does NOT hear this once-common phrase today?

The US Food and Drug Administration repealed the labeling requirement in 1997.

In addition, section 502(d) of the Act (21 U.S.C. 352(d)), which required the
labels of certain habit-forming drugs to bear the statement “Warning-May be habit forming,” is
repealed. The amendments to section 503(b)(4) and the repeal of 502(d) of the Act became
effective February 19, 1998.
—Implementation of Section 126 of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 —Elimination of Certain Labeling Requirements

“May be habit forming” was a warning for a time which was less harsh.

AFTER 1997, the stories of addiction were being told and re-told with gusto.

IF one lives AFTER a fifty-year dividing line, one ONLY is personally aware of that which has happened in one’s own short lifetime.

IF one is OLDER than fifty, then one has personal experiences with what once was.

Perhaps this near-constant state of basic change–which FORCES a new set of experiences on the public every 20-30-40-50 years–is a prime contributor to what was once called “The Generation Gap“?

Which was another popular topic of casual conversation in the days long past.

DOES the reader have personal experiences with a time which no longer exists?

DID that time seem better or worse than what one experiences today?

TO what does the reader attribute these differences?

It is not YET too late: there is still time to change direction (repent), place your faith (hope) for the future entirely on Jesus Christ and enter the kingdom of heaven.

DOES the reader believe he is saved?

Make Your Calling and Election Sure: End Times Survival

DOES the reader believe he is NOT saved?

Time is Running Out: Today is the Day of Salvation

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
-–Romans 1:16

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[Portions of this piece appeared originally in End Times Prophecy Headlines: January 13 2020.]

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