In this monthʼs “Current Events” article, we consider just one issue—the issue of anti-Semitism, which is once again rearing its ugly head.
We are aware, from a number of Bible prophecies, that the catalyst for the battle of Armageddon will be the invasion of Israel by Gog and his allies. …
Anti-Semitism on the Rise Read More »
We live in a world of tragic irony. The Middle East crisis continues. Europe expands and unites into a latter-day Holy Roman Empire while a resurgent “Christian” Russia moves forward in its role within “greater Europe”. The Papacy is in its strongest position of power for over 200 years and …
The Final Phase in the Kingdom of Men Read More »
In September, the remembrance ceremonies held at the World Trade Centre for those that perished on September 11 five years ago, and also for the two Australian icons that died in accident, bring out some different lessons and important warnings to the saints. Both events point to the requirement to …
Behold, the Bridegroom Standeth At the Door Read More »
Amongst the myriad events that took place on the world’s stage in the last quarter of 2004, two stand out as highly significant, both occurring within days of each other.
The first took place on Tuesday 9th November, when US citizens went to the polls and in a record turnout re-elected Republic…
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The above headline summarises the world situation today. Yet we see this as the fulfilment of God’s purpose in revealing Jesus Christ and the saints to save the world from destruction. The war in Iraq has caused a power vacuum to develop in the Middle East. The US invasion in 2003 was an event tha…
Drawing Closer to a Middle East Doomsday Read More »
When we think of Syria, we tend to remember incidents such as Saul travelling on the road to Damascus, and hence a land locked country to the north-east of Israel. It can be easy to forget that squeezed between Lebanon to the south and Turkey to the north, Syria has a sea coast of some 193 kilometre…
Russia, Syria and the Black Sea Fleet Read More »
There is no doubt that the return of the Lord is near. Russia is taking centre stage and beginning to assert itself as an aggressive and recalcitrant bully. The Allies, despite the desire of many of their leaders, are locked into defensive positions in the Middle East, just as prophecy would have us…
Behold He Stands at the Door Read More »
Brother Paul Billington is Editor of the widely read Bible Magazine and will be well known to many readers of The Lampstand. He has written this article from Israel at the time of the recent political elections. From this advantageous position, he comments upon the purely secular nature of politics …
Israel at the Cross-Roads Read More »
The BBC News reported on 13/3/07 that the Russian President Vladimir Putin had met Pope Benedict XVI for the first time, during an official visit to Rome. They discussed ways to improve relations between the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches which have been separated by a schism for over …
Putin in Landmark Vatican Visit Read More »
There is a saying: Man proposes but God disposes. We know that Daniel 4:17 says, “The most High ruleth in the kingdom of men.” We know that God controls the affairs of this world. We know that the angels are active in bringing about His plan and purpose (eg Daniel 10:12–13). We know that appar…
After Sharon? After Fatah? Read More »
