World Net Daily editor concluded that former US President Jimmy Carter claimed that Jesus failed. Jesus was not accepted by His religious leaders, betrayed by His disciples, and killed by the Romans. Did Jesus fail or what His death and sacrifice part of God's plan? What is His plan now? Is it happening?

Are there twelve verses at the end of the Gospel According to Mark that should not be in there? Various modern scholars say that is the case. What does the Bible teach? What do early church-related writings teach? How can you know the truth about this?

In July 2017, the Vatican seemingly endorsed references to Donald Trump's Administration as "apocalyptic." In November 2008, Cardinal James Francis Stafford said that Barack Obama was apocalyptic. Has Donald Trump taken any steps that are apocalyptic? What about the Vatican?

The State of Oregon decided to make abortions free for those that wants them. Does freedom of choice include the right to shed innocent blood? What has happened to the economy of the USA since abortions became legalized? What has happened to incomes since that time?

Are you truly converted? Is it possible to call Jesus "Lord" and not be a Christian? What is sin? Do real Christians keep the Ten Commandments? Are you saved by grace? What about works? Were there false conversions in the New Testament? Are modern churches affected by the doctrines of some who were falsely converted in the first and second centuries?

In 2017, Lauri Skori of the Battle River School board told a religious school in Alberta, Canada that it could not teach/read certain portions of the Bible. In 2002, a court in Canada ruled against one who referred to certain scriptures that some homosexuals objected to. In 2017, there was "An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code"

In mid-2017, BBC ran an article under the headline of "End of the Anglo-American order?" Is that really a question or the biblical reality? After the Brexit vote, the election of US President Donald Trump, and US rejection of the Paris accords on climate change, is the world really going to put in a different order?

Sweden continues to reduce the amount of currency notes and coins in circulation as more and more Swedes turn to digital forms of payments. Even 'farmers' markets' take debit and credit cards. Will this eliminate crime or lead to the rise of the Beast and Antichrist power?

China is working on something known as the 'Silk Road' project or the “One Belt, One Road” initiative. NBC reports that China intends to spend one trillion dollars to build roads, bridges, railroads, and maritime facilities to reach from China to Europe and China to the Middle East.

BBC reported that one might as well try to use a 'Magic Eight-Ball' to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump's presidency. What is a 'Magic Eight-Ball'? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass.

On April 29, 2017, 27 of the nations of the European Union agreed to certain guidelines for the negotiations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which gave its notice to leave on March 29, 2017. These guidelines are contrary to what the UK wants. Does the EU intend the UK to pay a price for leaving the EU?

According to NASA scientists, a massive solar eclipse is to occur on August 21, 2017. Some claim that it is apocalyptic and they will be raptured then. Mark Biltz, of 'blood moon' fame, citing Genesis 1:14, says this is a sign of God for national repentance. Is it? Could Jeremiah 10:2 apply here? Mark Biltz and others tie this August 2017 solar eclipse in with Revelation 12--is that possible? Is there any solar eclipse associated with the Apocalypse?

On April 7, 59 US Tomahawk missiles hit a military installation in Syria. While praised by NATO nations, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, this was denounced by Syria, Russia, and North Korea. Is this the start of World War III? Will the Bashar al-Assad regime remain as it is?

Because of US President Donald Trump's position on 'climate change' as well as certain executive orders from him, the USA has been declared a rogue nation by various ones in Europe, Africa, Asia, and other parts of the world. How does Webster's Dictionary define 'rogue'? Is is possible that considering that the USA is a rogue nation will be part of the justification for it getting taken over in the future?

Could end time prophecies be fulfilled by apparitions? May 13, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of a 'Lady' that appeared before three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will declare them Catholic saints on the 100th anniversary--how did the children describe what they saw? Is it possible that Jesus' mother Mary appeared at Fatima?

The Bible tells of an end-time Mystery Babylon the Great that sits on seven hills. While Catholic and Church of God scholars have identified this as Rome, others point to other cities. Some who profess Christ have pointed to the USA. Some Protestants, like Joel Richardson, have pointed to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Which of these places meets the biblical criteria for 'Mystery Babylon'?

Could problems with the electrical power grid caused by one or more electo-magnetic pulse bombs, solar flares, and/or other phenomena help weaken the USA to the point of allowing it to be taken over? Does such potential exist? If so, is this consistent with any biblical prophecies?

Mexico has increasingly been in the news because of statements and policies of US President Donald Trump. Many in Mexico are not intending to sit back and accept whatever Donald Trump attempts to force them to do. What will happen to Mexico?

In February 2017, Germany announced that it repatriated more of its gold three years ahead of schedule. Why would Germany do this? Are various nations accumulating gold with the intention to dethrone the US dollar as the world's reserve currency?

Trade issues, tariffs, and talk of trade wars are in the news. Can trade wars lead to World War III like they did to World War II? Are the events going on with the USA, UK, Asia, and Europe consistent with warnings published by the true Church of God (COG) over the past several years and decades? Do Germany and China hope to take advantage of trade frictions involving the Trump Administration and the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement?