Why is the world like it is today? Why are we seeing a rise in regional power blocks? What caused civilization to be like it is? Is there proof of the flood? What did Nimrod have to do with this? What about Semiramis and other female pagan deities? Does this have any ramifications for the end? Does Isaiah 47 warn about the same influence that Revelation 18 does? What will happen to the British and Americans? What will happen to the Europeans? What will happen to the Arabs, Turks, and Cushites? What about those in Latin America? What will happen to the Chinese, Indians, and Russians? Will it end it disaster? What is the solution to civilization?
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Does Satan have a throne? If so, where might it be? The Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini encased an old piece of wood to make what he considered to be " mighty throne for the apostle."
Heat records were set in over 118 locations during the Summer of 2018. Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America all had major heat waves. The hottest recorded rain also occurred in the Summer of
Who is the 'man of sin,' also called the 'son of perdition' in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4? Some believe that he is the King of the North of Daniel 11, as the ten-horned beast of Revelation 13:1-10. Yet others
Billionaire Elon Musk declared he was worried that artificial intelligence (AI) may lead to the rise of an "immortal dictator," a "godlike" entity that could take over the world. Is this accurate, or at least, close
Believe it or Not! In a scientific study prayer has actually been proven to help cardiac patients who were prayed for daily (without them knowing it) fare better, with fewer complications than those who
What is the 'mystery of Christ'? Is the trinity the only way to understand Isaiah 9? Was Jesus both fully human and fully God after His begettal in Mary and His resurrection? Did the Apostle Paul write that
What is it? When is it? The KJV refers to it as "THE NIGHT TO BE MUCH OBSERVED." This scripture-packed animation includes background and specific information related to the children of Israel. It
Throughout history, faithful Christians have kept the Days of Unleavened Bread. What is the significance of unleavened bread, anyway? In fact, what is leaven? What are obvious and less
Nearly everyone wants to be happy. An advertising campaign decades ago attempted to directly tell us "that's what happiness is." Is happiness material goods or physical experiences? Are Christians
Was John the Baptist the prophesied Elijah or at least a type of Elijah? Is there an Elijah to come? Have Sabbatarians been teaching this a long time? What were 18 truths that Herbert W. Armstrong
Must the Earth be less than 6000 years old? Was there a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2? Was the Earth created without form and void? What are tohu and bohu? What about dinosaurs and
Why do people celebrate January 1st as New Year's? Is this a Christian practice? What is the month of January named after? Did the Church of Rome condemn this date as "observing the new time of the Devil"?
What is the origin of birthdays? Did early children of Israel, including the Jews, celebrate them? Did early Christians celebrate birthdays? What does the Bible teach about birthdays? How do certain
On the 'Sermon on the Mount,' Jesus taught His followers to love their enemies. Can you do that? Why should you? How can you do that? Should you pray for your enemies and do good to them? Can
People talk a lot about prayer. Many pray in public. Does God listen? What does the Bible teach about prayer? Can what you do or do not wear be a factor? How can your prayers be more effective?
Since 1997, over 700,000 Americans have died related to opioids. What are opioids? What does the National Institute on Drug Abuse teach about them? Why do people use them?
Protestant writer Michael Snyder says that the Ark of the Covenant from the Bible is about to be found and that he knows exactly where it is. The Temple Institute believes it will be found soon and that it knows where it is. Why, supposedly, has no one uncovered it?
The Bible talks a lot about King David of Israel--he is mentioned in the Hebrews scriptures and the New Testament. Is there any physical proof, archaeological evidence that he existed?
Do you know who gave the world the Bible? What about the chain of custody of the knowledge of the books of the Bible? Did the Apostle John pass the knowledge of the canon of the Bible to people like
What are some of the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that Arvind Narayanan, Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University mentioned at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Will government regulations eliminate the risks? Why or why not? What are AI 'hallucinations'?
Solomon gave instructions and observations about life in Ecclesiastes. This sermon covers all the verses in chapters 7 and 8 of that biblical book. Reputation, and those who would tarnish it, are discussed.
Are weather calamities totally random? Does God control the weather? What does the Bible say? Are there biblical prophecies for weather blessings and weather curses?
This is the second part of a multi-part series going through the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this sermon Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of three chapters (4,5,6) of Ecclesiastes. He discusses envy, pride, and vanity. …
Gold is so valuable it is called a precious metal. What nation has the most of it? Is there an area of nations with more? Will gold last longer than the USA dollar? Are there properties about the Beast and/or the Antichrist in the Bible that show
Dr. Bob Thiel’s purpose for this book is to explore what the Bible truly reveals about God—clarifying profound truths and unveiling mysteries. Some revelations may surprise, even challenge, but they invite us to ‘prove all things’ and cultivate a love for truth.
Can your life be a waste? "Vanity of vanities" says the Preacher. Who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes? When was it written? …
Is heaven the reward of the saved? What does the Bible teach saints will inherit? What was Abram (Abraham) promised? What did Jesus teach the meek would inherit in the 'Sermon on the Mount'? What did early Christians teach and believe about this?
Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) have been in the US food supply for over 20 years. Are they safe? Which ten GMO plants are now widely commercially available? What about laboratory-grown 'meat?
Does the European Union openly use pictures, statues, coins, and other symbols which may tie it in with the prophesied "Mystery Babylon the Great" that the Bible warns against? Where did the name Babylon come from? What about the Tower of Babel?
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Natural News put out another warning. According to Jeremy Grantham, co-founder and chair at The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, what do you think is the most
Many that claim some sort of Christian faith and even many that don’t have heard of the Biblically related “place of safety” during the apocalyptic time known as the Great Tribulation. Millions, instead,
Did the Roman Catholic Church give the world the Bible as they claim? From a book titled “The Bible is a Catholic Book” by Jimmy Akin the inside flap has this written: “In The Bible Is a Catholic Book,
Ticks are insects that are easy to hate. But did you know that they not only suck your blood, but they also spit in you? When they start gnawing on you to suck your blood some of their spit gets mixed
World tensions are mounting. Iran bombs Israel, Israel bombs Lebanon, lines are being drawn, sides are being chosen. Russia develops better, mor powerful weapons, Ukraine gets more pledges from
Jesus prophesied that there would be earthquakes in various places, as well as troubles, during the 'beginning of sorrows' in Mark 13:8. After a rare 'earthquake doublet' in Venezuela and a major
In Deuteronomy 32:25 God says “there shall be terror within”. What is terror? Terror has different meanings for different people. What if you’re an 11-year-old girl? An 11-year-old girl who is looking
Disclosure Day – the movie. Will your faith as a Christian be shaken to its very core by watching this fictional movie? The producer thinks so. Is your faith so weak that your foundational belief in God will
Success! Is it just the lucky who are successful? Or are there things you can do to ensure success, real success? Does the Bible show how to attain true success? Did the Apostle Peter clearly teach
Make Love Not War! Free Love! Two slogans that sounded good, to many. Yet a lot of people decided that meant they should have sex with multiple partners. Are there any consequences to committing
We continue to see reports of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs going rogue. Some have wondered if AI will be used by demons to censor what we in the Continuing Church of God put forth
Does the truth matter? Does the Bible matter? What did Pope Leo XIV state about sacred scripture and tradition? What about 'church fathers'? Are sacred scripture and tradition equal?
Haggai 2 and the Temple of God. The Temple Institute quoted Haggai 2:9 in a May 2026 newsletter--is that related to a 'third' temple or really the second? Did Zerubbabel help build a temple that was
Is the United States involved in a Ponzi scheme? If so, would that scheme affect you and your family? Could a USA Ponzi scheme affect other countries? Let’s start with an understanding of the
A boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey is making headlines again. It is referred to as the Durupınar Formation — a 157-meter-long mound located about 18 miles south of Mount Ararat.
Are tattoos harmless body art—or could they carry spiritual and physical risks? In this episode of the Bible News Prophecy Program, host Steve Dupuie speaks with Bob Thiel about the growing
While the world has been focused on Iran and related issues, the European Union has been busy working on trade deals all over the world. Southeast Asian nations now trust the EU the most, the EU
In April of 2026, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan went to Moscow and met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. President Putin brought up Armenia's discussions with the European Union
Are there health risks associated with wireless technologies like cellular telephones, 5G, and cell towers? A peer-reviewed study analyzing nationally representative survey data found that
Are current events involving Iran confirming long-standing prophetic interpretations? In this episode of the Bible News Prophecy Program, Steve Dupuie speaks with Bob Thiel about how recent developments in the Middle East align with predictions he has made for nearly two decades.
Dr. Thiel, could there be any prophetic ramifications of the current war in Iran? Oh, absolutely. Now, yesterday, Michael Snyder published something, but I'd like to read parts of it.
Many churches use grape juice for the ceremony they call Passover, the Lord's Supper, and/or Communion. Did Jesus use fermented wine or grape juice when He introduced symbols for the
Abraham’s grandson, Israel had 12 sons. The modern nation of Israel is comprised of only two of those sons – Judah and Benjamin. Many of the children of Levi are also included in that mix, but Levi
More and more are having concerns about the US dollar. To a degree, the economy of ancient Rome was based on a silver coin called the denarius. However, as access to silver was limited and the
Mystery Babylon – the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth (Revelation 17:5). Who or what is Mystery Babylon of the Book of Revelation? Is America Mystery Babylon? The Bible says in
Who is Mr. Beast and what does he have to do with your children? If you don’t know the answer to that question, should you? What if Mr. Beast was a television program targeting your children that
Are we on the eve of destruction? Humankind has had the ability to annihilate itself for quite some time now. And there doesn’t seem to be a major drive by humanity to lower the risk. So, are we close? Is one or
Dr. Thiel, are real Christians still supposed to tithe in the church? Yes. You know, Jesus said in Luke 12, verse 34, where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. He's talking about giving money. And when he was talking to the Pharisees in Matthew 23, verse 23, he said to them,
The European Union just signed a trade deal (January 17, 2026) with the Mercosur block of countries. Is this a big deal? This is the largest trade deal Brussels or Latin America has ever concluded and it involves all
There have been many massive protests in the USA in 2025 and 2026. Consider that there are many immigrants in the United States. All are not here legally. Some people don’t mind; some people do.
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Israel365 News posted the following: The King of Persia Provokes the King of Arabia: A 1,500-Year-Old Text Reads Like Today’s Headlines August 2, 2026 Since February 2026, the Middle East has
There are naturally produced toxins. Notice the following: July 31, 2026 Medical Health Officer for the region, Dr. Stanley Enebeli explains Microcystin a toxin produced in large quantities by a type of
US President Donald Trump continues to rattle allies and others with his calls to acquire Greenland: Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office 1 August 2026
RT reported the following: Russia cannot survive without victory in Ukraine – Medvedev 29 July 2026 Russia can only preserve itself by achieving victory in the Ukraine conflict because the West is
Iran continues to resist and fight back against the attacks by Israel and the United States: July 29, 2026 Iran attacked American forces in the Middle East overnight, prompting Saudi Arabia and
Extreme weather is hitting various parts of the world. Part of France had a record-breaking temperature yesterday, the UK broke one today, and Europe is still hot: France and Spain race to
A militaristic shift is taking place in Europe: NATO in the New Cold War Era: From a Classical Alliance to a Total Defense Economy July 27, 2026 The 80-year-old global order established after the Second
A ‘pride parade’ was hit by a terrorist: Germany says fatal Berlin Pride attack believed to be an act of Islamic extremist terror July 26, 2026 BERLIN (AP) — A van ramming and stabbing near Berlin’s Pride
There are massive wildfires in Europe: More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn July 25, 2026 France was preparing to use a massive specially adapted cargo
Since at least 2024, Elon Musk has stated that civil war in the UK is inevitable. Here is another report about that: Elon Musk Tells Snooty Leftist Interviewer: Civil war In Britain Is INEVITABLE
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Since January of 2010, I have posted that Saudi Arabia expressed interest in getting nuclear weapons. Plus did so last year. Now the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made what is called a civilian
Donald Trump keeps taking actions against Canada. Here is an article about that from the Associated Press: Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos,
Saw the following: The “Mad King” of the West Donald Trump flipped and flopped again. He announced a 20% fee for all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, 13th of July. He
Here is information on the USA-Iran war: Water and energy sites hit as U.S.-Iran strikes escalate July 18, 2026 Critical water and power infrastructure sites have been damaged as the U.S. and Iran
Some time back, a reader sent me a copy of a post from Shane Schaetzel that he wanted me to respond to. I was hesitant at first, but after praying about it, decided to post about it. It is repeated
Donald Trump spoke last night. Here is some of what he said: For many years I’ve called for bold, swift and decisive action to protect the integrity of America’s elections. Every American deserves
A global poll shows major declines in the favorability of the United States: China surpasses U.S. in global favorability, poll finds July 16, 2026 China is now viewed more favorably than the Pew
Border controls were removed between Spain of the European Union and Gibraltar of the United Kingdom. The Spanish, other Europeans, and the head of Gibraltar seem to be quite pleased:
Notice the following from last week related to the NATO summit in Turkey: U.S. military leadership under Trump wants Europe to take responsibility for its own security and rely less on the United
Russia published that European leaders are weak: Why Western Europe keeps producing weak leaders 13 July 2026 Elsewhere in Western Europe, the picture is no better, such as Emmanuel
Some observe a memorial to the death of the Prophet Joel on July 13th of each year. Do you know much about what he was inspired by God to write? Here is how the Book of Joel starts:
The US hit targets in Iran yesterday and then Iran hit targets. The Iranian government is not pleased with the USA: Iranian official warns US after strikes: ‘Keep your word or pay the price’ July 12, 2026
More in Europe have concluded that the EU needs to be more independent from the United States on military matters. EuroNews reported the following: NATO summit: Europe signals it’s ready to
Iran has threatened Israel if it attacks: Iran says it will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked 10 July 2026 Iran will retaliate against any Israeli attacks on its infrastructure, the head of Iran’s
Deutsche Welle reported the following: China’s missile test causes concern in Pacific nations 7 July 2026 On Monday, the Chinese Navy conducted a missile test in the South Pacific, with state media
The US stock market has been roaring along. But one major financial consulting firm, Motley Fool, is sending out a warning: The Stock Market Is Flashing a Warning Signal Seen Only Once Before
We continue to see steps towards de-dollarization, something that looks to have been accelerating in Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Notice the following: India and Indonesia working to
Ultraprocessed foods are dangerous: Experts know that UPFs are poisoning us – here is what to remove from your diet now Ultra-processed foods are engineered to never fully satisfy, have a
The Associated Press posted the following: Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks July 2, 2026 ROME (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have