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Chuck Missler reviews the "state of the union" and the results of the liberal agenda. We take our lead from Jeremiah and Hosea: We can see the storm coming - we may not be able to divert or stop it, but we can warn others. Our prayer throughout this crisis is that the lessons won't be wasted. It's time to get serious! Only a miracle can save America, but fortunately, God is in the miracle business!

Hosea, one of the most provocative prophets of the Old Testament, was called by God to declare God's impending judgment on the Northern Kingdom: They had been experiencing an unparalleled prosperity in their time, and yet they had sunk to the lowest moral depths of their two century history. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. As a result, God was about to use their enemies as his instrument of judgment. America, too, is in a disturbingly comparable situation: Unparalleled prosperity on the one hand, and yet immorality unprecedented in our two century history.

In the 20th century, we have witnessed one of the most remarkable discoveries in recorded history: the discovery that the universe is finite. The implications of this discovery are indeed staggering. Beginning with Albert Einstein in 1903, 20th-century physicists have demonstrated that space-time and matter had a finite, simultaneous beginning!

Do the bright prospects of biotech justify tampering with mechanisms far from being understood? Will the biotech revolution cast a dark shadow over the first half of the 21st century as nuclear technology did over the last century? The astonishing advances in the field of microbiology now offer new remedies for many of mankind's most illusive and devastating diseases and even many genetic defects. However, these promises are not without a potential dark side.

Every major theistic religion in the world encourages its followers to "Love God" which is usually expressed through religious rituals. Christianity alone tells its followers that "God Loves them". This love is understood and enjoyed through a personal relationship with him. God "Love for us creates a Love for God which creates a Love for God" ways. What is love and where can we find it? If God is a loving god, why is there suffering in the world? Why does God love us?

Eschatology is a part of theology concerned with the final events of history or the ultimate destiny of humanity. This concept is commonly referred to as the “End Times” or “Last Days”. In this field of study, there is a minefield of disinformation, misunderstandings, and myths concerning many future events. Dr. Chuck Missler sheds light on these and some of the widely accepted myths surrounding some of the most important events on our horizon.

What do molecular biology, the information sciences, and the design of advanced machines tell us about our origins? Why is "evolution" the biggest hoax of the century? Review the Neo-Darwinian concepts and how modern discoveries have rendered them obsolete. Modern microbiology has revealed that even the simplest organisms are complex machines beyond our imagining.

See God's hand at work in the life of one of his prophets. Bringing repentance to one of the largest cities of the ancient world, discover lessons from Jonah's life that we can apply to ourselves. What does Jesus mean when he speaks of "the sign of the prophet Jonah" in Matthew 12? Study this "whale of a tale", validated by Jesus, with special significance for the New Testament believer.

Dr. Chuck Missler, an honor graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, with an international background including three decade’s experience in the board rooms of the defense industry, reviews the major Biblical references to warfare, the trends in modern weapons technology, and some of the current preparations for war among the major powers.

The third of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is supposed to bring inflation and famine on an unprecedented scale. But what is the real cause of inflation? What are the real causes of famine? Most famines are the direct results of government’s deliberate decisions. Germany sank into the most severe hyperinflationary period in recorded history after printing 1.3 trillion marks: that translates to about four trillion in today’s dollars. Ironically, that is almost exactly the same amount of money the United States government has printed since 2008.

Beyond Newton explores the challenges to current astronomy by scientists who have discovered that the entire volume of our galaxy is filled with diffuse clouds of magnetized plasma - electrically charged ionized particles.

For salvation, man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible. But how do we explain our faith? If we only rely on our personal experience to explain our faith, we are no different than any other religious mystic. Can the Bible be trusted or has it been corrupted over time? How do we defend the Bible as the inerrant Word of God? What does the Bible reveal about God and us?

The Search for the True Mount Sinai tells the amazing story of explorers Bob Cornuke and Larry Williams' incredible expedition into the blistering heat of the Saudi Arabian desert to investigate what many scholars believe to be one of the greatest discoveries in history...the real Mount Sinai.

This follows the wonderful success of the Weathering the Coming Storm series where Ron Matsen and Dr. Chuck Missler dealt with global, national, and personal issues impacting all of our lives today. Leadership for the End Times serves as the next step in equipping ourselves with the tools and insights we need to be a guiding light to a world coping in the last days' darkness of chaos and deceit.

Of all the end-time themes discussed in the Bible – such as global disasters (Mt 24), the rise of the global super-state, the identity of the Antichrist, the mark of the beast, and the Magog invasion (Ezek 38-39) – “deception and apostasy in the church” is listed more times than any other end-time “sign of the times.” Are we currently living in the Age of Apostasy? Ron Matsen explores the evidence and causes of apostasy and provides an antidote for apostasy in this timely study.

The rapid rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has caused many in the world to wonder at its apocalyptic implications. We will examine this emerging problem with what I like to call the “Issachar Challenge”. When you consider the coalescences of current events in the former region of Assyria with Biblical precedents and prophecies it should not seem strange to see this region of the world once again at the center of the world’s prophetic stage. The question is, “What should we be doing during this time of great uncertainty?"

Satan often relies on deception through disinformation. Misinformation is defined an accidental untruth where disinformation is the intentional misrepresentation of the truth. Therefore, doctrines of demons are creeds that offer counterfeit truths. What are these "doctrines of demons" that the Bible warns us about? Is there "another Jesus" being accepted by many within the world today? Is there "another Spirit" working in the world today?

One of Christianity's most controversial issues - and one of our most frequently asked questions - involves the concept of eternal security. There are good scholars on all sides of this issue, yet we felt it would be useful to explain our own views on this highly charged subject. We believe that the root problem stems from a lack of precision in our definitions.

What really happened at the crucifixion? How can one who is immortal die? How can eternity be compressed into six hours? What really held Jesus' body to the cross? Chuck explores the hyper-dimensional aspects of a love letter written in blood on a wooden cross erected in Judea almost 2,000 years ago. Dr. Mark Eastman highlights the medical and forensic aspects of the crucifixion.

The celebration of the pagan festival of Halloween is now a multi-billion dollar merchandiser's market. Fifty percent of Americans will decorate for Halloween (compared to over 80 percent for Christmas). It is now the third most popular party activity, after the Superbowl and New Year's Eve. This is always a difficult time for Christians, especially those with children. It is also a dangerous time for some, since many of the seemingly "harmless" involvements associated with Halloween can also be "entries" for the occult, and can prove very tragic for the unwary.