Islam and the End Times Part II DVD Study Guide
A very generous brother has taken the time to create an excellent accompanying Study Guide for the Islam & The End Time (Part II) DVD set. This Study Guide is perfect for group or personal studies. Click below to download the free file: Islam & End Times II Study Guide
Welcome baby Ruby!
On behalf of my whole family, we are so blessed to announce the birth of our daughter, Ruby. She is 6 pounds, healthy and beautiful. I would also like to thank those of you who, over these past two years, have blessed us and helped to make it happen through your prayers, words of encouragement […]
What does the Bible say about a future Palestinian state?
Joel Richardson WND On November 29, 2012, 138 nations passed U.N. Resolution 67/19 on “The Question of Palestine”. The resolution expresses support for the right of “the Palestinian people… to their independent State of Palestine”.
Is Prophecy Being Fulfilled in Egypt?
Joel Richardson WND On February 11, 2011, addressing the success of Egypt’s revolution that he himself had enthusiastically supported, President Barack Obama stood in the Grand Foyer of the White House and triumphantly declared, “The people of Egypt have spoken, their voices have been heard, and Egypt will never be the same.”
Gog as Antichrist: A Historical Survey
Joel Richardson The primary purpose of this article is to catalogue a partial list of historians, Bible scholars, commentators, and teachers, both Jewish and Christian, whose interpretations of “Gog of Magog” of Ezekiel 38-39 support the view that Gog is one and the same with the Antichrist / Beast of the New Testament. We will […]
The anti-Semitic Bizarro World of Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan
Joel Richardson WND In early October, when a single mortar shell launched from Syria missed its target and reached Turkey’s borders, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, was enraged. In referring to the mere possibility of an attack launched from within Syria, Erdogan declared, “If there is a terror operation, if an irritant, emerges, then intervention […]
What Kind of People Are We?
A guest post from my friend Robert Sievers. Robert’s blog is Unraveling Islam The more I investigate Islam, the more spiritual reversals come leaping to the forefront. Sometimes these theological inversions are incredibly profound, and teaching me something new about Christ I had not seen before. Sometimes they teach me something about myself.
The Beginning of Birth Pangs & the Timing of Matthew 24
Joel Richardson Among the many controversial and highly debated portions of Scripture, Matthew 24, most often referred to as “The Olivet Discourse,” or alternately, “The Olivet Prophecy,” is certainly close to the top of the list. The debate primarily swirls around the timing of the fulfillment of the prophecy. What time period was Jesus referring […]
The Kansas City Prophetical School
Announcing the Kansas City Prophetical School. KCPS exists as a series of open meetings and convocations with the purpose of exalting Jesus Christ and mining precious truths from the Word of God concerning the critical issues of our time. We are especially focused on equipping the saints with understanding from the prophetic Scriptures regarding Israel, […]
Many will run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased…
One of my favorite portions of Scripture to study the past couple of years has been The Book of Daniel. To this end, I’ve acquired a substantial library of commentaries on Daniel. For my fellow bibliophiles, I snapped a pic and inserted it at bottom of this post. So recently, I acquired a copy of […]
Ezekiel 38 & 39: The Need for a Consistent Hermeneutic
Joel Richardson The purpose of this paper is to discuss a common exegetical error made in the interpretation and identification of the peoples and places mentioned within various Biblical prophecies. While this error is common in the interpretation of many Biblical prophecies, it is most pronounced in the popular exegesis of Ezekiel 38 & 39. […]
A Christian Response to the Obama Victory
Joel Richardson WND Note: Some of the following commentary has understandably offended some folks, including Christians, because of its “tone”. While the primary underlying message of the article is entirely serious, please recognize that some portions were intended to be playfully over-the-top in their politically charged rhetoric. These comments should not be taken too seriously. […]
Daniel 11: The Key to Unlock The Prophecies of Daniel
The following are my raw notes from a recent teaching on Daniel 11. Although there is much that could be added to this, I pray that it is never-the-less beneficial and edifying to you all. Blessings, Joel
Point of View Interview with Kerby Anderson
I had the opportunity today to visit with Kerby Anderson of the Point of View Radio Talk Show. Click here to listen to the full interview.
Rosh: Russia or Chief?
How advances in modern Hebrew scholarship are revolutionizing our understanding of biblical prophecy Joel Richardson For centuries, controversy and debate has swirled amongst Biblical scholars concerning how to properly translate and interpret the Hebrew word rosh as found in the Oracle of Gog of Magog, Ezekiel 38 & 39. Some scholars have argued that rosh […]
Building a Throne in the Middle East
By Albert Thompson military historian, defense and foreign policy analyst, and WND staff commentator. The Turkish AK Party is on the verge of altering the balance of power in the Middle East. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan could soon be recognized as the most powerful man in the region.
A Critique of the Preterist Interpretation of Daniel 2 & 7
In the second chapter of the Book of Daniel, we’re introduced to King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a massive metallic statue: “You saw, O king, and behold, a great image. This image, mighty and of exceeding brightness, stood before you, and its appearance was frightening. The head of this image was of fine gold, its chest […]
Mockery & Honor: Muhammad & Jesus
By Roland Clarke In a bid to defuse escalating violence over mockery of Muhammad, CNN quoted Salman Shaikh, a brilliant Muslim commentator, “The mindless and criminal actions of a few in Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and elsewhere, which have already led to the deaths of innocents, threaten to do a great deal of harm and […]
Gog of Magog: Destroyed on the Mountains of Israel?
Joel Richardson In several previous articles, I have argued that the infamous “Gog” and his hordes of Ezekiel 38-39, are one and the same as the Antichrist / Beast figure of the New Testament and other Old Testament passages. Of course, many students and teachers of prophecy disagree with this view. Among the primary arguments […]
Gog of Magog and the Great Earthquake
Joel Richardson In several previous articles, I’ve set forth various reasons why we should recognize “Gog” of Ezekiel 38,39 to be one and the same with the Antichrist/Beast of other antichristic prophecies. I have also addressed and dispelled some of the most common arguments against this view. In this article, I will detail yet […]
Black Clouds and Black Flags on the Horizon
Joel Richardson WND It was in 2004, when American businessman Nicholas Berg’s brutal execution by beheading was widely shown all over the Internet, that most Americans caught their first glimpse of the black flag of Islam. Hung on the wall behind Berg and his murderous executioners was a black banner with Arabic writing in white.
Unto Death by Dalton Thomas
I strongly encourage everyone to purchase a copy of Dalton Thomas’ newest book, Unto Death: Martyrdom, Mission, and the Maturity of the Church. Dalton is dear brother, friend, and co-laborer for the Gospel. He is also the author of The Controversy of Zion and the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, a book which is also an […]
The ‘Osama Spring’ must become the ‘Obama Autumn’
Joel Richardson WND While some still refer to the revolution that swept through the Middle East as the “Arab Spring,” many others, particularly Muslims throughout the Middle East, refer to it more properly as the “Islamic Awakening.” As history will forever testify, President Barack Obama’s role in the unfolding of the Islamic Awakening was to […]
The Battle of Gog of Magog & the Return of Jesus
Joel Richardson The Book of Revelation, chapter 19, contains what is perhaps the most famous Biblical passage concerning the return of Jesus. There, Jesus the Messiah is seen to burst forth from heaven, riding on a white horse with the armies of heaven following Him. But as powerful and well known as this prophetic portrayal […]
Burning weapons during Jesus’ millennial reign
Joel Richardson WND In several commentary articles featured on WND, I have been addressing the oracle of Ezekiel 38 and 39, and showing why we should understand it to parallel other Antichristic prophecies and passages. In other words, I have explained why Gog is the Antichrist/Beast and why Gog’s hordes are one and the same […]
Ezekiel, Magog and the Scythians
Joel Richardson WND The prophecy of Ezekiel 38 and 39, often referred to as the Battle of Gog and Magog is hands-down, one of the most influential end-time prophecies in all of Scripture. But it is also arguably one of the most misinterpreted prophecies. In previous articles, I’ve explained that while many prophecy teachers claim […]
Charlie Daniels: American Musical Legend, Patriot, Committed Servant of Jesus Christ
It has been a true pleasure this past year to become friends with both musical legend, Charlie Daniels, and his son, Charlie Jr. Both father and son are solid believers and avid students of Bible prophecy. Even as I am a fan of Charlie’s music, so was I surprised to learn that Charlie is a […]
6 Reasons Why Gog is the Antichrist / Beast
Joel Richardson WND For years, students of Bible prophecy have been taught that “Gog,” spoken of in Ezekiel 38 and 39, cannot be the same as the Antichrist/Beast spoken of in the New Testament. Among the reasons set forth to argue that the two cannot be the same, none carry any weight.
Ramadan’s Escalating Death Toll
Roland Clark On August 11th Afghan interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqi reported that Taliban attacks in Afghanistan had risen during Islam’s holy month. Three days later forty seven civilians were killed by suicide bombers and 145 were wounded, making it the bloodiest week in Afghanistan this year. How significant is the timing? Read the full […]
Muslim Demographics and the Great Delusion
Joel Richardson WND Unlike the subjectivity of our hopes, dreams, speculations and most desperate fantasies, with their rigid and inflexible numbers, demographics force us to face reality. The Christian Church is about to have a head-on clash with a very real demographic giant. Recognizing the epic proportions of this coming clash, some are even now […]
