Markell: We Are Under Siege Like Never Before

By Jan Markell for
Harbinger's Daily

You might be wondering, what is being besieged? Our borders? Yes. Common sense values? For sure. How about proper theology? Absolutely. We are besieged like never before but, then, this was predicted! There would be a vast “falling away” from the faith. (2 Thessalonians 2)

But I think that this issue goes deeper. Let me explain.

I have watched Bible prophecy attacked, scorned, mocked, criticized, and improperly taught for a lot of years. There has been overwhelming confusion about the last days. Again, that is predicted, so no surprise (II Peter 3:3–7).

In many denominations, it is taught egregiously wrong. Too many churches have all the end-time glory going towards the church (Dominion Theology).

Others say that all prophecy happened in 70 AD (Preterism). Who knew? We missed it! We need to look at eschatology in a rear-view mirror! What strange theology!

A significant number teach that believers go through the Tribulation, even though we are promised to be spared from the wrath to come (I Thessalonians 1:10; Revelation 3:10).

Preterist Gary DeMar accused me of holding a “hysteria conference” some years ago. Dr. Ron Rhodes and Dr. Mark Hitchcock—two of the most respected prophecy teachers to date—were going to lead my audience into error and confusion.

We are accused of “checking out.” Because we’re going to be taken out, we don’t run for office or try to make a difference in our confused world. Nothing could be further from the truth! The fact that time is short spurs us to share the gospel.

Author Joel Richardson scolds pastors who are not preparing their flock to meet the Antichrist, even though there is not one Bible reference about believers preparing for anything other than the “blessed hope.” (Titus 2:13)

And even though the writers of the Bible and the early church fathers taught about the Rapture of the church, we are lectured regularly that this theology was founded by John Nelson Darby in 1830! This misrepresentation is almost the most maddening!

What’s worse, he got it from some visionary woman—very troubled—named Margaret McDonald. This theological silliness will likely never go away! I wish these folks would read their Bibles and see the truth.

Just as tragic are the many denominations and pulpits that are totally silent on the glorious news that the King is coming! People write to my ministry telling me that they have visited “every prospective church in town” and not one will address eschatology! For that matter, most won’t address current events, Israel, politics, and other issues of relevance either.

Students of Bible prophecy, then, must tap into ministries and pastors who WILL discuss the topic and that we are in a race towards the end of the Church Age with its accompanying signs of the times. Somebody get excited about these signs, please!

Here is a revealing e-mail from Terry:

“Recently my pastor announced his series on Matthew. I was front and center, waiting for his exposition of Matthew 24. Surely, now he would address prophecy!

Sadly, he promptly announced that ‘prophecy conferences’ will instill fear and confusion, so stay away! His handling of Matthew 24 revealed a safe, ear tickling style and explanation of each verse. His closing comment was as you said, Jan. There are no stunning events today; there is nothing new here. Nothing new at all. Time to move on.

His conclusion: Anything going on today has always been going on.”

If I had just $1 for every similar e-mail, letter and call, I would be living in a mansion in Malibu.

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[Ghoti Ichthus]

I, personally, believe the great falling away is falling away from The Gospel and core tenants, as confessed in the Apostle's Creed, not differences in eschatological doctrine. Some churches and Pastors today are denying the inerrancy of Scripture, denying the Divine Nature of Jesus, denying the virgin birth, denying the death and Resurrection, denying the exclusivity of The Gospel, mixing in new age/occult/pagan/satanic, etc. doctrines and practices, etc., etc., etc. More and more people, who call themselves Christians, aren't, because they don't have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord (God) and Savior (John 3:16-18 and John 14:6). I blame the social zeitgeist, especially perversion and political correctness, the failure of Pastors and churches to lead and influence society and culture instead of following and kow-towing, and the failure of parents to teach their children the Bible, The Gospel, and a Biblical worldview

Eschatology isn't a salvation issue, and belief in a Pre-Trib Rapture isn't required to get Raptured, just saving faith in Jesus Christ as Lord (God) and Savior, which is the only thing required for Salvation. Various churches have different interpretations about the End Times, Millennium, etc. even while all agreeing about and teaching and preaching the core tenets of the faith, as confessed in the Apostle's Creed. Some still hold the line on sin and PC, as well, and some don't scrimp on eschatology, even if not Pre-Trib. Real Christians, who have come to saving faith in Jesus Christ as Lord (God) and Savior, who are in various churches and denominations are waiting and watching with great expectancy for the Imminent Return, whether referencing Pre-Trib Rapture or Second Coming (depends on their church/denomination's interpretation of the Bible and understanding of the End Times).

No denomination or earthly church is perfect, but all reflect a witness, whether good, bad, or lukewarm.

In Heaven, there are no denominations, and we will all be part of The Church Triumphant, with King/Priest/Messiah/Shepherd/Lord (God) Jesus Christ as the spiritual and visible head



JESUS!!!

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:16-18, KJV

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6, KJV

6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6, KJV

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:13-16, KJV

 

[Tall Timbers]

The truth isn't being taught in the vast majority of churches.

The vast majority of Believers are not searching Scripture for Truth but rely on Pastors and teachers who are essentially in the same boat.

The result is a good bit of unnecessary confusion about end time events where well meaning Believers scoff at peers presenting Biblical Truths with regards to the end times while sharing that there are a great many theories and thus we cannot really know the Truth.

It's a sad state of affairs, really.

 

[Armor of Light]

There are no stunning events today; there is nothing new here. Nothing new at all. Time to move on.

His conclusion: Anything going on today has always been going on.”

Same thing my neighbor 4 houses down the street says whenever I bring up Jesus/the gospel and current conditions of the world, he always says " nothing happening now that is any different 200 years ago or longer"

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Same thing my neighbor 4 houses down the street says whenever I bring up Jesus/the gospel and current conditions of the world, he always says " nothing happening now that is any different 200 years ago or longer"

I wonder if the reference/understanding is to sin today is no different than sin yesterday, especially since breaking any Commandment breaks all of the Commandments, rather than prophetic signposts, such as the establishment of the modern State of Israel.

Sin may or may not be worse or more proliferate, but it surely is more open, in-the-face, and accepted (publicly) today. FWIW, I do think "socially "acceptable" sin is more degenerate and disgusting today than it used to be, in part because people don't believe in sin as a consequence of not accepting the Bible as God's Word and having a Biblical worldview, and/or much sin isn't considered sin anymore, or at least isn't considered unacceptable by a large enough part of the population. Regardless, what the Bible says is sin, is sin, man's opinion notwithstanding.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Same thing my neighbor 4 houses down the street says whenever I bring up Jesus/the gospel and current conditions of the world, he always says " nothing happening now that is any different 200 years ago or longer"

I'd say parents having their own children physically mutilated on the scale that it is happening is a bit different from the past. Was that happening in the times of Noah? Maybe.

 

[1LoverofGod]

I'd say parents having their own children physically mutilated on the scale that it is happening is a bit different from the past. Was that happening in the times of Noah? Maybe.

"slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents"
Romans 1:30

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

I'd say parents having their own children physically mutilated on the scale that it is happening is a bit different from the past. Was that happening in the times of Noah? Maybe.

FGM far more common in the U.S. today by virtue of the increased muslim population. It simply doesn't exist outside of islam. Not like male circumcision, which is common outside of Jewish communities, especially in Christian countries. Some people consider this mutilation.

FGM is pretty much universal in some muslim countries, or in the conservative/traditional/strict sharia muslim areas/communities, although in some places, less damage is done due to less severe cutting. "Modern" versus traditional and some differences in-between. Not going to get specific, as family-friendly board.

As far as "gender reassignment" surgery, simply by virtue of advances in medicine, the procedures are more common and "successful" now. As early as the 1950s, some of this type of surgery was available in Scandinavian country(ies), but far less "successful" than now due to less advanced techniques.

It wouldn't surprise me that this might have been happening before the Flood, given the long lives and time to amass knowledge, but no way to know unless a fossil(s) is discovered someday.