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June/July 2020 Plan of Salvation:
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever shall believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
The Divinity of Jesus – Why Do Christians Hold This View? By Greg Hansen Dating all the way back to the first century, Christians have regarded Jesus as not only human but also divine. Jesus himself laid claim to divinity, but why did the early Christians believe him? What evidence is there to support his claim? Here are four areas of evidence Christians look to as support for Jesus’ claim to divinity. 1. The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. There were literally hundreds of prophecies, written centuries before Jesus was born, that were fulfilled in the person of Jesus. These were not just vague prophecies; they were specific prophecies about the Jewish Messiah: that he would be born of a virgin, in the town of Bethlehem, of the tribe of Judah, from the
house of David. His birth would be announced by angels, he would cleanse the Temple, he would be betrayed for a precise amount of money, and he would be executed at a specific time in a specific way. Centuries before crucifixion was first implemented by the Romans as a form of execution, the Old Testament prophecies painted a picture of how Jesus would die.
used to feed thousands. Even extra-biblical sources recognize that Jesus was regarded as a miracle worker. For example, the Jewish Talmud, which is skeptical toward Jesus, acknowledges that Jesus dealt in the supernatural.
3. The power of Jesus’ teachings. Jesus spoke with such authority, wisdom, and insight that some of those who heard him concluded that they were not the words of an ordinary man. This by 2. Jesus’ supernatural miracles. itself does not prove anything, but The miracles of Jesus as recorded it is consistent with what could be in the four New Testament gospels expected of divinity. It supports went beyond the ability of any illu(though it does not prove) the idea sionist. People who had been that Jesus was divine. As the forblind, crippled, or deaf were sudmer Oxford professor and thinker denly able to see, walk, and hear. C. S. Lewis observed, if you read People who had died were brought through the New Testament and back to life. Lepers were made consider what Jesus taught, well, water was turned into wine, Continued on Page 3 and a young boy’s bag lunch was
Tidbits of Truth capsules for COVID-19 related stress: Where is your Hope? Where is your HOPE? Do you have Hope? There are three life forces you should never be without. - Faith, Hope, and Love. ( I Cor 13:13). It's a must to have hope in these times of COVID-19 invasion. But I have a second question. Where did your Hope spring from?
Our hope must be in God. Abraham experienced that Hope. In Rom 4:18 AMPC: “[For Abraham, human reason for] hope being gone, hoped in faith that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been promised, So [numberless] shall your descendants be.”
Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. 22 Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in You.
This Hope does not come from what we hear in the news but indeed from what we hear from His Word and from His Spirit. This This Hope is founded in His Word Hope will not bring despair but inand will bring salvation and deliver- stead will make our hearts to reHope is an expectation of the desired outcome. If I tell you I will ance in a time of trouble. joice in Him. This Hope will bring Study Psalm 33:18-22: “18 Behold, deliverance. So you can confidently send you some eggs for your breakfast tomorrow, then you have the eye of the Lord is on those who answer the above question and hope and an expectation of a ship- fear Him, On those who hope in His say, "My Hope is in God". mercy, 19 To deliver their soul from ment of eggs. That is a hope that comes from human reasoning. But I death, And to keep them alive in Pastor Kenny Ogunfunmi am talking about a hope that comes famine.20 Our soul waits for the Rejoyce Christian Center Lord; He is our help and our shield. Facebook.com/Rejoycecc from assurance in His Word and Antioch, CA 21 For our heart shall rejoice in trust in His name.
Good News Press - Page 2 News, Articles, Business Directory, & Info at: www.goodnewspress.us 'Hope!' Rev. Steven Andrew Shares God's Answer for Freedom and Economic Recovery from Riots, COVID-19, and Lockdowns NEWS PROVIDED BY USA Christian Church SAN JOSE, Calif., The USA has been devastated by violent protests, lootings, millions of people losing jobs, and attacks on freedom. To save lives and the nation, Rev. Steven Andrew is turning people to God during the death of George Floyd and the coronavirus national emergencies. In a revival teaching, Andrew is leading the nation to reaffirm covenant that the USA follows Jesus Christ, because "the Bible shows this is the answer to bring God's favor to heal our land." Andrew is the founder of the group "America Is on the Lord's Side," which includes many top Christians and pastors nationwide. Andrew said, "To get out of the dangers, it is important we understand the Bible teaches riots, the COVID-19 plague, and unconstitutional restrictions on churches are not God's blessings, but God's judgment." The teaching shows our national disobedience with false gods, LGBT sin, abortion, not standing up that the USA is a Christian nation, and voting for the heathen caused God's wrath not God's protection. "The only hope for mercy, safety and economic recovery is to make God our top priority. We do this by serving Jesus as judge, lawgiver, and king (Isaiah 33:33)," said Andrew.
Father, We humble ourselves before You and agree:
1. You, Lord, are the God of the
USA and Americans (those who believe) are Your people. Psalm 33:12, 2 Corinthians 6:18 2. Jesus is judge, lawgiver and king of the USA. Isaiah 33:22, Philippians 2:11 3. Americans obey the Holy Bible with all of our heart and all of our soul. Luke 6:47-49, 2 Chronicles 34:32 4. Americans seek You with all of our heart and all of our soul. 2 Chronicles 15:12, Matthew 7:7 5. Americans teach three generations of the USA to live in covenant Christian nation. Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 59:21 6. Americans turn away from everyone against Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 3:5 7. Americans restore the Cross (renew the altar) and Americans receive forgiveness for the USA's sins by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:7, Jonah 4:2. In Jesus' name. Amen.
About Steven Andrew Steven Andrew is leading the nation to reaffirm covenant that the USA follows Jesus Christ. Andrew has reached over 80 million people with Andrew is gathering Christian leaders the Gospel. He is pastor of USA and Christians to agree in covenant by Christian Church and leads the praying: group "America Is on the Lord's Side."
Researchers launch study measuring Survey results will shed light on people's reluctance or willingness to return
What are the health and well-being concerns? What expectations will people have if they return? DENVER — As regions of the coun- According to Craig Cable, the Directry continue to ease social distancing tor of Ministry Safety and Strategic Partnerships for American Church restrictions, church leaders are left wondering what impact the pandemic Group of Colorado, “We collectively felt it was our obligation and responwill have on people’s receptivity to sibility to help church leaders in this coming back to church. American time of uncertainty by equipping Church Group of Colorado is teamthem with practical next steps—not ing up with Springtide Research Inbased on our assumptions of how stitute based in Colorado, and The Parable Group based in California to people are feeling—but based on real co-sponsor a national study that will input from the very people they wish to serve.” survey church goers to help shed light on whether or not churches will return to pre-pandemic attendance The results of the study are expected levels. to be made available to churches at no cost around the middle of June 2020. The survey will be exploring three For more information about the primary research categories: study, please contact Craig Cable at (303) 590-9657, or What is the overall attitude about email ccable@americanchurchgroup. returning?
Father’s Day is June 21st In the new way of honoring those we love, we are about to see pictures of fathers popping up all over Facebook, Instagram, and all of social media. We'll see fathers in military uniform, snapshots of dad in a favorite moment, or maybe even dad on his wedding day. This year, June 21, just one day past the start of summer, is bound to be a festival of dad. It's a fine way to honor a father and will touch the hearts of many. If you will post a favorite picture of dad, be sure to post a memory, even if it doesn't exactly match the photo. Was there a legendary moment in the family when dad did something exceptionally cool? Like maybe spotting a dirt track and making an unscheduled stop to drive little race cars. Or maybe the time big, gruff dad saw a kitten and instantly adopted
him. Those times of fun and tenderness are what make memories. Maybe, if remembering your dad over his lifetime, you can recall
his work. That he got up every morning, rain or shine, and brought back a paycheck to support his family. Maybe you remember how he could fix things or save the day in a million little ways. Or his favorite sayings. Some dads have a million of them. It would be a good day to thank him for those million things. So go ahead and do that. If he only lives in your memory now, thank him anyway.
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Black Pastor Who Prayed Over President Trump Says Afri- How people are responding to crisis financially can Americans Who Want to Punish Whites for Racism ings. A new survey has 15% are investBreak the Greatest Commandment to Love Your Neighbor found that 60% of adults ing more- money in the -- In an opinion column at Townhall, Pastor Marc Little explained that the black community does not need whites to heal from the trauma in their homes and lives. (https://townhall.com/columnists/marc little/2020/06/09/the-dilemma-for-theblack-pastor-and-racial-reconciliationn2570250)
"The black community needs a season of introspection and healing," Little said. "Undiagnosed trauma needs to be diagnosed so that our healing takes
Pastor Little, who is also an attorney and chairman of a non-profit think tank based in Washington, DC, said trauma from violent crime, abortion, "unbridled bad behavior from a lack of discipline in the home caused by the absence of men," discrimination and fear of police cannot be reconciled by blaming it on racism from whites. "We must do the 'healing work' within the black community and we must do it now. We don't need whites to help us clean our dirty laundry," Little said. Little, who is black, compared the healing for blacks to marriage counseling. "I cannot endeavor to fix my marriage or help my wife heal if I have not worked on addressing my own stuff in the marriage," he wrote. "Therefore, individual counseling always precedes couples counseling." In early March, Pastor Little prayed over President Trump in the White House during a meeting with other black leaders. Little and the other leaders in attendance were ridiculed by Jimmy Kimmel and black celebrities on Saturday Night Live and CNN who described them as "White House negroes" and "Uncle Toms." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= KCQqJKUvgQo)
place first and then reconciliation with other cultures may begin. In the absence of this approach, I humbly submit that race reconciliation efforts alone are merely an attempt to punish whites for racism which is just not consistent with the Greatest Commandment to love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt. 22:39) About Marc T. Little Marc T. Little is a Republican Strategist, attorney, pastor, and Chair of UrbanCure. Little, based in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA, appears regularly on national radio and cable television.
The Divinity of Jesus – Why Do Christians Hold This View? Cont’d from Front Page
4. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. If the Resurrection really happened, then it is the greatest evidence of all for the di-
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The ProdigalRepublican/ TwitLittle believes this kind of vitriol is ter: https://twitter.com/prodigalrepub the fuel to the pain and undiagnosed Instatrauma plaguing the African American gram: https://www.instagram.com/real community and is a powder keg wait- marctlittle/ ing for a spark, such as when a white police officer murdered George Floyd, an unarmed black man.
continued As the former Oxford professor and thinker C. S. Lewis observed, if you read through the New Testament and consider what Jesus taught, you have to either accept what He said as the words of God or discard them as the ramblings of a madman. The power and the timeless wisdom of Jesus’ words lend credibility to his claims of divinity.
are concerned about their finances over the next six months. The study by Fidelity shows that people are taking steps to improve their financial goals. - 48% are cutting back on non-essential spending. - 44% are working to boost emergency sav-
vinity of Jesus. Christian apologists such as Ravi Zacharias, Lee Strobel and William Lane Craig identify a variety of arguments in favor of believing in the resurrection. They point to evidence such as the preponderance of the early eyewitness accounts, the multiple post-resurrection appearances of Jesus, the fact that the disciples were willing to die for their belief in the Resurrection, and the inability of the Jewish and Roman authorities to explain the empty tomb. If the Resurrection did not occur, all of Christianity unravels. But if the Resurrection really did happen,
The virus crisis has changed much about work and the workplace. According to guidance from ADP, "As of March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has met the direct-threat standard referred to above, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)." That means screening protocols will be in place in the workplace until the CDC or public officials revise their assessment. Here are some precautions you might experience when you enter the workplace for the first time since quarantine: - Your temperature might be taken upon entering the workplace. - You might be issued a face mask and expected to wear it. - Some employees will be expected to telework.
- Physical space separations may be in place, for example, partitions between employees. - You might be asked to maintain a work station strictly separate from others. One example: Only every other register might be open. - Six-foot floor marks might indicate where you and customers can wait and stand. - Meetings might be via computer. - Group gatherings might be prohibited. - Business travel might be discouraged. - Hand shaking might be discouraged. - Sharing tools, food, or drinks could be discouraged. - Visitors will be discouraged.
then it proves that Jesus really is divine.
ject of debate among Christian theologians and skeptics. But from a Christian perspective, belief in Jesus’ divinity does not require a blind faith; there is evidence that can be studied and interpreted to support belief in Jesus’ divinity.
Jesus claimed to be divine, his disciples and the writers of the New Testament believed him to be divine, and the billions of Christians since then have understood Him to be divine. The divinity of Jesus is a popular sub-
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What Is Agenda 2030? By: Bill Cruce It is a rebranding of Agenda 21 by the United Nations and has 9 basic tenants. 1. Move Citizens off private land and into urban housing. 2. Create vast wilderness spaces inhabited by large carnivores. 3. Eliminate cars and create “walkable” cities. 4. Support chosen private businesses with public funds for “sustainable development.” 5. Make policy decisions that favor the “greater good” over individuals. 6. Drastically reduce the use of power, water, and anything else that creates “carbon pollution.” 7. Use bureaucracies to make sweeping decisions outside of democratic processes. 8. Increase taxes, fees, and regulations. Implement policies meant to incentivize a reduced population. Keep the year, 2030 in your mind. Now, you may be wondering why I deem this significant. Well, it has to do with the timing of the Rapture. The Rapture of the Church. The Rapture is an event that will take place sometime in the near future. Jesus will come in the air, catch up the Church from the earth, and then return to Heaven with the Church. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, we are given a clear description of the Rapture: “the dead in Christ will rise, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord.” OK, “sometime in the near future!” How near? Many of today’s latter-day pastors and prophets say that the countdown to the Rapture officially began when Israel became a sovereign nation. That occurred on May 14, 1948, but others say the countdown began when Israel took back, or recognized, Jerusalem as their capital, which was 1967. The Rapture takes place 7 years before the final countdown of
the Earth begins, known as the Tribulation Period. So, whatever date we come up with, we must subtract 7 years from it to allow for the Rapture. Jesus was asked by his disciples how long would the world last and what would be the sign of his coming. You can read His answer in Matt. 24. He says in vs. 34, “This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” In other words, what He was saying is that some of the generation of people alive and on the earth who see all these signs taking place would be alive to witness His coming. So, we ask ourselves, “How long is a generation?” The Bible answers that one for us in Psalms 90:10. “Our days on earth are seventy years; and if by reason of strength they are eighty years.” So, our time on Earth is 70 years on the average and 80 if we possess extra strength. Now for some simple math: Starting with 1967, the date that Israel recognized Jerusalem as their true capital, and adding 70 years for the average lifetime of a man, we get 2037. Now let us subtract 7 years for the Rapture, and we arrive at 2030!!! And, now you know the rest of the story!! Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not!! Some of you like to start counting from 1948. If you do that, then pack your Heavenly suitcase! Your Brother in Christ, Bill Cruce For comments or questions, I can be reached at deadshot77 @hotmail.com
Good News Press - Page 7 More News, Articles, Business Directory, & Info at: www.goodnewspress.us Open Letter to the Black Community - Part 1 by Bishop E. W. Jackson Sr. Leftists complain that the criminal justice system tracks young black men from the school house to the jail house. But the "progressive" welfare policies of the Democrat Party put them on that track. Instead of encouraging stable, two-parent families, they incentivize single, female-headed households. They've been doing this since the 1960s, with horrific results.
RICHMOND, Va., -- The following is submitted by Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr.: Dear Fellow Americans (of African descent):
I write to you with great concern for the future of our country and the black community. Like most Americans, I too am angry over the killing of George Floyd. His death was a monstrous act, and former police officer Derek Chauvin deserves to have the full weight of the law brought against him. If the video we witnessed is accurate, Mr. Chauvin must be imprisoned for a long time. However, my sadness reaches well beyond this single tragedy. The riots, looting and violence which have occurred in cities across the country will not reform, heal, unify or improve the lives and safety of black Americans. In fact, these actions are radically regressive and selfdestructive.
Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr.
credibility, is trotted out to speak for the victims. No solutions are offered and no long term progress is ever made. Social and racial justice are popular slogans, but they are not a strategy for improving the lives of people.
Education has been used to uplift every demographic group that has Black businesses are burned down, come to America. However, inner the owners are assaulted and essential city children whose ancestors are grocery stores and pharmacies are among the earliest to arrive on this destroyed. Cops and innocent bycontinent, are trapped in failing standers are victimized and killed. schools. Educational choice offers a The irony is that the victims are pri- real solution, but black Democratic marily those for whom the rioters politicians block it at every turn. claim to be seeking justice. History They send their children to the finest teaches us that communities wracked schools available while leaving the by riots and looting do not recover children of their constituents trapped easily, if at all. They tend to become in dead-end institutions. more impoverished and dangerous than they were before the upheaval. Their betrayal doesn't end with education. These black politicians go to The Proverb says, "where there is no church every Sunday, and some of vision, the people perish." The last them are pastors. Yet they disregard time curfews were necessary to quell the sin of abortion and its impact on violence across the country was fifty- the black community. Planned two years ago in 1968. A half a cen- Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger tury later, we face the same destruc- was a rabid racist who admired tive reaction to racial grievance. It Adolph Hitler and consorted with the will not lead to one black child getKu Klux Klan. She would have liked ting a better education. Not one black to exterminate black people, but satworker will get a better job, and not isfied herself with suppressing the one inner city family will live in a growth of the black population safer community. If police departthrough abortion. When eugenics ments are defunded, as Black Lives proved unmarketable, she changed Matter is demanding, look for an her brand to "planned parenthood" outbreak of crime and violence in the which sounds benign unless you inner city like nothing we have ever know the truth. With the full cooperwitnessed before. ation of many black leaders, Sanger's genocide against the black communiThe purpose of peaceful protests ty continues to this day. should be to secure a better life for those trapped by inner-city violence, Finally, the single greatest social drugs, gangs, and lack of educational problem facing the black community and economic opportunity. If we are is the destruction of the nuclear famihaving the same violent protests over ly. The out-of-wedlock birth rate has the same issues with the same nega- exploded to 72%. In some cities such tive consequences as 50 years ago, as Richmond, Virginia it is 80%. The something is wrong with our apyoung men, born to single mothers, proach. unwanted by their fathers, grow up with anger and abandonment issues. There is a way out of this vicious Desperately wanting to be wanted, cycle, but it is hard medicine. Black they are easy recruits into a brothercitizens must stop voting for a politi- hood of gangs, crime and violence. cal party that espouses nothing more The streets are an outlet for their anthan racial demagoguery. Al Sharpger. ton, a proven charlatan with zero
and the Democrats they pay to keep quiet about the genocide. It is time for black citizens to turn away from such corrupt leaders. It is time to denounce the rioting, violence and the anti-Christian philosophy of the Democratic Party which is only destroying black people.
We must come together with other citizens around a vision for the future Where is the plan for reversing the of our community and our country crisis of these communities? Where that is rooted and grounded in faith. is the vision for a better future? We've come this far by faith, but Democratic leaders have led the Democrats would have us burn the black community to the brink of bridge that brought us over. That is destruction with no hope for a better suicide. life. The black Democrat elites on the other hand experience the best Amer- As America goes, so goes the black ica has to offer while leaving their community. Black veterans fought fellow black citizens utterly hopeless. under the same American Flag and took the same oath to the ConstituLiving posh lives, these so called tion. While they did not always reblack leaders and their white leftist ceive the respect and gratitude they counterparts tell black voters to hate were due, it is nonetheless true that and fear Donald Trump because he is no people of African heritage anytheir problem. He is the enemy. His where on earth are more free or better rhetoric does at times make it easy off than we who are blessed to be for them to mischaracterize him. Americans. America is still the last Nevertheless, Donald Trump has best hope for all of us, regardless of accomplished some remarkable race. things to benefit the black community. Historically Black Colleges and We cannot change the past. However, Universities (HBCU's) have we can change the future. It is time to faced financial hardship for decades, come together across all racial and and he is the first president to provide cultural lines to renew the American a permanent funding solution. vision of "one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for He established Opportunity Zones for all." It is within our grasp if we do the inner cities to help spur economic not allow the radical elements among development. He presided over an us to destroy it forever. We are at the economy that saw the lowest unemprecipice. There are those who would ployment rates ever for black and like to push us over the cliff into chaHispanic Americans. He shepherded os. They think they will be there to the Criminal Justice Reform Bill pick up the pieces and create a socialthrough Congress, correcting the leg- ist utopia, but history proves it will acy of the Clinton era overreaction to be a totalitarian nightmare. the crack cocaine epidemic. Let us, as free black Americans, pull President Trump is actually doing back from the precipice, push back something about the problems the against the anarchists and embrace black community faces while Demo- the legacy of freedom, justice and crats do nothing. hope for ourselves and the generations to follow. Democrats hope that if they can keep black voters fixated on hating Donald Restoring America's Vision, Trump and the boogey man of racism, they won't notice that the leaders Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr. they elected and the party they supBishop E.W. Jackson is the President port are doing nothing. The voters and Founder of STAND - Staying won't notice that over 7000 young True to America's National Destiny; black people die in inner city vioPresiding Bishop of The Called lence every year. They won't notice Church and host of The Awakening the failing schools or the dropout on American Family Radio. rates. They won't notice the continuing decimation of the nuclear family, SOURCE Bishop E.W. Jackson once the bedrock of the black community. The black Democrat politicians do not want black voters to notice that they are enriching themselves with blood money from Planned Parenthood. That organization kills around 400,000 black babies every year. The black population would be double what it is today were it not for the abortion industry
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10 Signs of the Looming Seven-Year Tribulation :: By Jonathan Brentner Have you ever wondered during the past few months if the seven-year tribulation has already begun? I know that it hasn’t yet started because Scripture says that we will be with the Lord before the antichrist establishes a covenant with Israel that starts the clock ticking for this time of God’s wrath (Dan. 9:27; 2 Thess. 2:3-8). Although the tribulation has not yet started, we see the beginning of conditions we know will be much worse during this seven-year period. I believe this is God’s way of getting the attention of the world before His judgments begin. He’s also assuring us that His appearing is imminent and we will soon be with Him in heaven and the place He is now preparing for us. I have picked ten signs that tell us the tribulation is rapidly approaching. Famine Revelation 6:8 tells us under the fourth seal, the rider on the pale horse is “given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence . . ..” Deadly famines will occur during the tribulation; they will be a factor in wiping out one-fourth of the world’s population during the seal judgments described in Revelation 6. According to a story published on the National Geographic website on May 12, 2020, swarms of gigantic locusts are swarming parts of East Africa bringing with them great famine. The National Geographic story also stated, “Some 13 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea already suffer from ‘severe food insecurity’ . . . meaning they may go without eating for an entire day or have run out of food altogether.” The National Geographic story also noted that swarms of locusts can destroy up to “300 million pounds of crops” in a day. Can you imagine the disaster this can bring to already impoverished nations? These swarms of devastating locusts have also invaded India according to recent reports. Inflation Revelation 6:6 reveals that a time of great inflation lies ahead for the world during the tribulation such that a “quart of wheat” will sell for a day’s wages. Do we see the potential for this in our world? Absolutely! Venezuela stands as an example of devastating inflation caused by government debt and printing of money. The enormous debt in the United States alone along with its printing of money during the past decade has already pushed the economy to the edge of disaster. That, along with exceedingly high unemployment of over forty million, has moved America ever so close to a complete collapse. Any more shocks will push it over the edge to great economic catastrophe and mind-boggling inflation and bring the same to the world. Violence Revelation 9:21 tells us this this about
people during the tribulation: “nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.” Just as in the days of Noah, violence will fill the earth during the tribulation. The antichrist will cause the killing of a large number of saints during this time. Revelation 7:9-14 pictures a large multitude of martyrs that have come out of the “great tribulation.” These are no doubt the same ones John refers to in 6:9 who were killed “for the word of God and witness they have borne.” We already see this violence against Christians in our world and the seeds of it in the United States. Can there be any doubt regarding the deadly intentions of the left in America who advocate abortion up to and after birth, who put patients sick with COVID-19 in nursing homes, and who send police to stop worship services? Someday the rage and hatred of the left in the US will erupt into violent persecution against those who hold fast to the Word of God, if not before the rapture then surely after it. The Increase of Anti-Semitism We also know that the second half of the tribulation will be a time of deadly violence against the Jewish people (Matt. 24:15-20). We see the seeds of much anti-Semitism at work in our world. New York City, home to 1.8 million Jews, saw a record number of antiSemitic attacks in 2019. France and Germany are rapidly becoming unsafe places for the Jewish people to lie. We also see antisemitism rampant at the United Nations. During the first couple months of the 2019-2020 session of the UN, it adopted 18 anti-Israel resolutions compared with just 7 concerning other nations. The New World Order
protest or any resistance whatsoever. This has been a successful test-run for the globalists. The elite have learned that with a world crisis and control of the media, many people will unwittingly submit to whatever the government tells them with little or no resistance as long as it’s for the “common good.” When the tribulation arrives on planet Earth, great fear and panic will also lead to a surrendering of rights and freedoms that will enable the globalists to finalize their plans for a New World Order. The Mark of the Beast I do not believe that Bill Gates is the antichrist, nor do I think that his vaccine and its accompanying tattoo is the mark of the beast that we find described in Revelation 13:16-18. However, I do believe these things are also preparing the world for the control that the antichrist will exert over the world during the tribulation. The idea that the government can require a vaccine along with proof of it in order to leave one’s home and participate in society would have been thought tyrannical just a decade ago. But now, after the fear generated in the media over COVID-19, multitudes now accept such an idea and see no problem with it. In addition to this, we now have the technology for the antichrist to implement such a program worldwide. Revelation 13:16-18 is not here yet, but it’s springing to life before our eyes. Middle East Tension
While the world remains distracted by COVID-19, tensions keep escalating in the Middle East. Israel has inflicted heavy damage on Iranian military installations in Syria in recent weeks. And, Iran continues to promise the world that it will soon wipe Israel off the map. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Scripture tells us that a world governpledge to annex portions of the West ment will dominate the entire earth Bank on July 1 is also increasing tenduring the tribulation, over which the sions in the region. The Palestinians antichrist will seize control (Dan. 7:24- and their allies say they will never ac26; Rev. 13:1-10). Today, we see this cept the adding of land in Judea and coming one-world government forming Samaria to Israel and will most likely before our eyes. react violently to such an annexation. The UN now has a web page titled The Gog-Magog War described in Eze“Let’s Take Our Planet Back” kiel 38-39 seems closer than ever. The at https://unnwo.org/. An easy way to nations remain aligned precisely as we remember the link is to think “United read in 38:1-13. It’s also interesting that Nations New World Order.” This web- Israeli Rabbis believe the war of Ezekisite represents a more blatant revelation el 38-39 could begin at any moment. of the UN’s desire to create a New Apostasy World Order, although it has always been quite visible under its stated Agen- In both 1 and 2 Timothy, Paul warns of da 2030 goals of establishing a Marxist great apostasy in the church during the world order by 2030. last days. This day has arrived. The The website puts a positive spin on the widespread acceptance by so many seventeen goals of Agenda 2030, which churches of what the Bible labels as sin in reality reflect a Marxist/fascist world is just the tip of the iceberg. government in total control of the lives Just as the apostle predicted in 2 Timoof people in every nation. thy 4:3-4, people today flock to false Surrendering of Rights teachers in great numbers. In some cases, these so-called pastors have become Since the onset of COVID-19, the will- multi-millionaires as a result of their ingness of people in the United States perversion of the Gospel. to surrender their rights and freedoms It’s far more popular for preachers tohas astounded me. Many blindly follow day to regard vast sections of scriptural unconstitutional restrictions without prophecy as allegory and proclaim a
false, unbiblical hope to their congregations, one that denies the imminent return of Jesus. The heretical teaching that the church will triumph through the tribulation and bring in the millennial kingdom itself has attracted millions of Christians during the past few decades. It’s by far the fastest growing view of the end-times in churches today and yet another indicator of the great apostasy that exists in our time. Lawlessness I added this point after reading the accounts of the rioting in Minneapolis that has spread to many other cities. Is this not a prime example of the lawlessness that Jesus said would appear during the tribulation? In Matthew 24:12, Jesus said this about the signs of the end of the age, “And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” Paul refers to the antichrist as the “the man of lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians 2:3. Right now we see the spirit of the antichrist visibly at work throughout the United States. As I look at these ten indicators of the rapidly approaching tribulation, I am amazed that the true church remains earthbound. I expect the rapture to happen at any moment. If the tribulation that begins months or perhaps longer after Jesus’ appearing seems so very near, how much closer must we be to our blessed hope? The economies of the world may recover from the brink of disaster, and the push for a New World Order may decrease. However, at the moment, this seems highly unlikely given the tremendous debt of many nations and the staggering high unemployment. Forbes online magazine recently stated that as many as 42% of the jobs lost in America may be gone for good. Could the growing lawlessness and riots push the US and world closer to economic collapse? It’s entirely possible. The history of the twentieth century tells us that the aftermath of great economic distress, war, or both provides fertile soil for the emergence of socialist/fascist dictators. I believe the antichrist will arise from the ashes of the coming worldwide chaos to seize control of the coming New World Order. Given the condition of our world at the moment, it will not take much to plunge the world into a great economic disaster or trigger the Gog-Magog War. The resulting chaos will provide the perfect opportunity for Satan to place his man in charge of the world order, which he will do. The good news is that we will be with Jesus before the devil unveils “the man of lawlessness” to the world. Take heart; Jesus is coming soon! Maranatha! Jonathan Brentner Website: Our Journey Home Please consider signing up for my newsletter on my website. Thanks! Email: Jonathanbrentner@yahoo.com
Good News Press - Page 9 News, Articles, Business Directory, & Info at: www.goodnewspress.us Bishop Harry Jackson Hosts Vice President Pence for Listening Session with Black Faith & Community Leaders BELTSVILLE, Md., June 5, 2020 / Christian Newswire/ -- Following the unjust death of George Floyd and a week of protests and violence, Vice President Mike Pence and Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Scott Turner today joined Bishop Harry Jackson, senior pastor of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland, and author of the forthcoming book "A Manifesto: Christian America's Contract with Minorities," for a listening session with a select group of Black and minority leaders representing churches, businesses, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.
Following opening remarks, a select group offered personal reflections of their own experiences as minority leaders, fathers, educators, business owners and citizens as well as insight into a way forward. The representative voices provided input regarding a number of issues, including: • Ensuring Black youth feel heard and acknowledged; • Encouraging leaders of faith to use their platforms to address race; • Increasing funding and resources for Historically Black Colleges and Universities; The Vice President addressed attendees • Tackling criminal justice with brief opening remarks, noting his main goal during the event was to listen reform; and • Providing more practical, and learn. hands-on training, evaluation and accountability for police officers. "I couldn't help but feel that as our naPence assured those present the Admintion reels from the tragic death of George Floyd, that a place to start a con- istration is working with a commitment for equality in our nation, while mournversation is a place of worship. It's the ing with those who mourn and grieving wellspring of our nation's strength. It's been the wellspring of our national unity with those who grieve. He also expressed support for the right to peaceful and our steady march toward a more protest, explaining that is why forces perfect union," Pence said. "It will not be enough for us just to heal our econo- were mobilized to make space for peacemy. We have to heal that which divides ful demonstrations so voices can be by breaking down the barriers to oppor- heard. tunity for African Americans and any American that's been left behind, so I'm "My prayer is that we as a nation have ears to hear, to listen to one another, anxious to gain your insights." with open hearts," said Pence. Jackson, who through The Reconciled Video of the event can be seen on the Church movement has been actively engaged for many years in leading con- White House YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z versations and working with faith leadJroldWSNA. ers to heal racial divides, equated the current climate following Floyd's death to the events surrounding the 1955 death About Bishop Harry Jackson of Emmett Till, which led to the start of In addition to serving as Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Marythe civil rights movement. "His death was almost prophetic and symbolic of a time and season that change had to come. Black and Whites came together to address the civil rights movement, and we found momentum. I think we will similarly find momentum during this time," said Jackson.
land, Bishop Harry Jackson is one of the chief conveners of The Reconciled Church: Healing the Racial Divide Movement; an effort to heal the racial division first in the church and then the nation. He is also founder and Chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition (HILC), which has become an agent of healing for our nation by educating and empowering churches and community leaders to make grassroots improvements in their communities, states and our nation. He is also author of a number of books, including "A Manifesto: Christian America's Contract with Minorities," releasing August 18, 2020, from Whitaker House. For more information, visit harryjacksonministries.com.
Jackson noted that as a diverse nation, it is vital that every American feel loved and accepted. He stated this is not solely the role of government but requires all three sectors of our country – government, business and church – uniting toAbout Hope Christian Church gether.
Hope Christian Church located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a multiethnic, intergenerational "Minorities need to hear that they are valued and that the lives of people really congregation of people from all walks of life and 23 nations. Led by Bishop Harry Jackmatter," Jackson said. "It's not just son, the church's mission is to turn the hearts George Floyd's death alone. His death is of youth and families to God and each other, representative of the nearly 400-year help believers develop their God-given pohistory of challenges we've had ... This tential in order to win in every area of our administration didn't create this problem, lives and advance the Kingdom of God, first through circles of influence then to the nabut it has the opportunity to help us tions abroad. For information , visheal." it thehopeconnection.org
June 2020 Holidays / Events Special Days/Months ADOPT-A-SHELTER-CAT MONTH ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH. CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTH. NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH. NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH.
Traditional Holidays June 14, FLAG DAY. June 21, FATHER'S DAY. Events **CHECK EVENTS FOR CANCELLATIONS AND DATE CHANGES** June 1-Nov 30, WESTERN PACIFIC HURRICANE SEASON. 1-Nov 30, ATLANTIC, CARIBBEAN AND GULF HURRICANE SEASON. Web: noaa.gov. 4-7, NEVADA STATE FAIR. Web: www.NevadaStateFair.org. 5-6, OLD TIME MUSIC OZARK HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Web: oldtimemusic.org. 5-7, CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL. Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. Since 1984. Web: chicagobluesfestival.us. 5, Strawberry Moon. 6-7, TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. San Antonio, TX. Web: texasfolklifefestival.org. 6, BELMONT STAKES. Bel-
mont Park, NY. 152nd annual. 6-7, CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE FESTIVAL. Monterey County Fair and Event Center, Monterey, CA. Web: artichokefestival.org. 7, CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS. Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda, CA. Web: artsyl.org. 9, MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL. New York, NY. Web: museummilefestival.org. 11-14, BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Manchester, TN. 18th annual. Web: www.bonnaroo.com. 11-14, SUPERMAN CELEBRATION. Metropolis, IL. 42nd annual. Web: supermancelebration.net. 12-14, WINDSURFING REGATTA MUSIC FESTIVAL. Worthington, MN. Windsurfing on Lake Okabena. 13-14, HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL. Cumberland, MD. 52nd annual. Web: heritagedaysfestival.com. 18-20, LITTLE BIGHORN DAYS. Hardin, MT Web: thehardinchamber.com. 20, LONGEST DAM RACE. Fort Peck, MT. Web: glasgowchamber.net. 20, THE MERMAID PARADE. Surf Ave, Coney Island, New York, NY. Web:coneyisland.com. 20-28, ROCHESTERFEST. Rochester, MN. Web: rochesterfest.com.
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