Joel Richardson

Berlin’s Pergamon Museum closes for 5 years

This is interesting. The Altar of Zeus alternately known as the Pergamon Altar built between 197 and 156 B.C. formerly in Pergamon, Asia Minor, (today Bergama, Turkey) is now housed in Berlin’s Pergamon Museum. This is also the same altar that Jesus referred to as, “the Throne of Satan” in Revelation 2:13 ‘I know where […]

Knesset debates Israeli control of Temple Mount

More gradual steps that will eventually lead to that time when a Jewish Temple will in fact be rebuilt on the Temple Mount. From the times of Israel: Parliamentary discussion initiated by MK Feiglin calls for reconsideration of Jordanian control of holy sites on Temple Mount.

SodaStream and Scarlett Johansson: Three Comments

This article by Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch has almost perfectly expressed my feelings concerning the whole controversy between Scarlett Johansson, Oxfam, and Roger Waters. If I had written the article, the only difference is that I would have sardonically quoted Pink Floyd lyrics a bit more than the rabbi. To my embarrassment, there was a time […]

The Olivet Discourse: History or Future?

The following is a sermon that I shared at Roeh Israel in Denver a few weeks ago. In this, I touch on the following passages: Daniel 9, Isaiah 26, Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12, and of course Matthew 24.

Government Leader in Iran comes to Christ

I am continually blessed every time I hear updates from Iran Alive Ministries (IAM) and Pastor Hormoz Shariat. In the following video, Pastor Hormoz shares a wonderful testimony concerning the recent conversion of a top government official in Iran. In sharing this video, I want to remind everyone to be in continual prayer for the […]

Ekballo Project

I so love the latest video from the Ekballo Project. For those who are not familiar with the word ekballo, Jesus used this word in reference to praying that the Lord of the harvest would send out (Greek: ekballo) laborers into his harvest fields. The Edge from Ekballo Project on Vimeo.

The U.S. and Christian Persecution

This is truly a bombshell. The U.S. is confirmed to be the chief facilitator of Christian persecution in Syria and throughout the Middle East. NRO online by Raymond Ibrahim

Growing global Anti-Semitism: Rage against the Covenant

Behind all of the prophetic speculation, beyond all various signs that one might point to that signal the return of Christ, none is more relevant than the rising tide of global anti-Semitism. Of course, one could easily point to the redundant calls heard throughout the Islamic world for the elimination of the Jewish state, or […]

When do the “Times of the Gentiles” end?

I find that many are confused concerning this issue. The following article by Samuel Whitefield, I think is excellent in bringing clarity to this important eschatological theme.

Characteristic Elements of the Apostolic Witness

The following is a full repost from John Harrigan at Gospel of Christ Crucified Theologians have long sought the “elusive center” (Gordon Fee) of biblical theology. That is, what is the central message of the Scriptures and the apostolic witness? Since the Reformation, most Protestants have focused on justification by faith. During the last hundred […]

Bombings tear through Cairo, Egypt

On Saturday, as tens of millions of Egyptians commemorated the anniversary of the first Egyptian Revolution, multiple bombings, carried out by Islamist extremists, tore through the city of Cairo. First, it is essential that we remember our bothers and sisters in Egypt. But we should note that since the second revolution that took place on […]

Thrown alive into the lake of fire? Are Antichrist and Gog the same individual?

Whenever the claim that Antichrist and Gog are the same individual is made, a common objection frequently brought up goes something like this: “The Antichrist cannot be Gog, because the Antichrist is cast alive into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20) whereas Gog is buried according to (Ezekiel 39:11).” When we consult the fuller mosaic […]

When does the Gog of Magog Invasion take place?

Over the past several years, I have argued extensively for the view that the invasion of “Gog of Magog”, as prophesied in Ezekiel 38 and 39 is simply another retelling of the many Antichrist prophecies found throughout the Bible. In other words, Gog is simply another name for Antichrist. My most thorough argument for this […]

Daniel 11:21-35: History or Future?

Read the article as a color PDF here. If one consults the overwhelming majority of conservative commentaries on Daniel 11, the chapter is most often interpreted according to the following chart: For many years my position, along with the majority of conservative futurist commentators, has been in full agreement with this chart. But more recently, […]

Taksim Square, June 15, 2013

As I eagerly await the actual production of The Revolution Film Project, I’ve been enjoying learning how to do some basic editing on Final Cut Pro X. All footage was captured on June 15, 2013 in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey. Special thanks to my buddies Steve and Dalton Thomas as well as Daniel van Moll […]

The Square

The Square: A powerful documentary about the Egyptian Revolution is beginning to be shown in select cities round the World. I highly encourage anyone who is able to catch it.

Prophecy Hour Radio

Pastor Dan Catlin and I chat about various subjects such the upcoming as “blood moons”, repentance, my upcoming films, and Isaiah 19. Interview length about 53 minutes. Click here to listen

The New Syria

In pondering what form Syria will eventually take (assuming there is ever any measure of resolution to the present conflict there), I found the following maps interesting to ponder. The first map details present day Syria and what groups control various portions of the nation. Of course, this could all change overnight. World circumstances change, […]

Three Scenarios of Unfolding Prophecy

I know that many of those who regularly read this blog have also read Hidden in Plain Sight By Mark Davidson. Mark blogs at Four Sign Posts. If you have read both Mark’s book and my latest book, Mideast Beast, then you are aware that we interpret Daniel 7 and 8 differently. In Mideast Beast, […]

Political turmoil continues in Turkey

The pressure on Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan and the AK Party continues to escalate. Beyond the ongoing pressure from various activist groups, a division within the ruling Islamist party has expanded following the exposure of deep corruption at the highest levels of leadership. And above all of this, a full blown war between the Gülenists […]

Is “Jacob’s Trouble” still future?

In Jeremiah chapter 30, we find the phrase that has come to define what many understand as the worst time of suffering that the Jewish people will ever experience, which takes place just before the return of Jesus. Jeremiah’s prophecy reads as follows: Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and […]

The World is Not Ours To Save

This brief post will likely upset some Christians. Within the Church today, there is a debate concerning the duty and responsibility of the believer to engage culture and fight for justice. The two extremes within this debate are often defined on one side by those in the deeply prophecy driven, pre-tribulational, dispensationalist camp. This camp […]

Turkey’s PM Erdogan faces threat from wounded ally

Its fascinating to see PM Erdogan and the Fethullah Gulen movement having a fall out. This may have the potential to do damage to the PM. The BBC News has a brief report here. Another slightly more detailed report is here. And Euronews has a video report as well.

The Geneva Agreement or the Iranian Hustle?

I just wrote a brief commentary piece for WND concerning the deal with Iran. The actual title: “Iran’s plan: Buy time with deal, then destroy enemies.” You can read it at WND.

John Kerry’s plan for Jerusalem

Aaaron Klein’s article today at WND has some very interesting features. The following line certainly caught my attention: The exact composition of the international mandate is up for discussion, the sources said, but Kerry’s plan recommended a coalition that includes the Vatican, together with a group of Muslim countries such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia. […]

100 Questions About the Bible and the Qur’an

Whenever I travel to speak at various conferences, one of the most common requests I have is for recommendations concerning a good resource that folks can share with their Muslim friends. While there are various great resources out there, I want to call everyone’s attention to a book written by my friend Dan Wickwire. Dan […]

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