Most of my time nowadays is spent watching the news to correlate biblical prophecy with events around the world. Most of us tend to view prophecy through a local picture and things here in the U. S. When we consider the whole world a far different picture emerges. We see poverty, persecution, hatred, apostasy, false doctrines and idol worship, amid chaos and destruction while world leaders advocate a one world government and economy as the only solution to bring world peace.

It is my understanding that the Antichrist will be well received as he will be seen to bring world peace about in just that sort of environment.

Only one part will be missing. A very important part. Many relatives and friends will have just disappeared, most of whom were looked upon with disdain by the hip, sophisticated, so called knowledgeable and wise among us. Good riddance, many will say. We won't have to put up with all that Jesus stuff anymore. That is true, but the most important truth is that the restrainer is gone also.

Who is the restrainer? I believe he is The Holy Spirit who has indwelt those who have disappeared. Now, for a short period, the evil one in the form of the Antichrist will be in control.

Heed this warning. You do not want to be around at that time. You just might want to check out that Jesus stuff because therein lies the answer.