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What In the World Is Going On?: 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore
written by Dr. David Jeremiah
Studio : Thomas Nelson
by Thomas Nelson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Released : 2008-09-30
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Product Description |
Is the current economic and political crisis actually prophesied in the Bible? If so, what are we to do about it? It is hard to piece together all this information in a way that gives a comprehensive picture of what the end times will look like. That's why so many theories abound. And that's why Dr. David Jeremiah has written What In the World Is Going On?, a unique book that cuts through the hundreds of books and numerous theories to identify the essential 10 most important bible prophecies. There is no other book like this. You'll find it the ultimate study tool for understanding the future. You'll have a greater sense of comfort that, even in these crazy times, God is indeed in control. If bible prophecy as always been a mystery to you, Dr. Jeremiah's book will help you solve the mystery. At last, bible prophecy can make sense, and make a difference. It's never been more important. What In the World Is Going On? is shocking and eye-opening but essential reading in these turbulent days.
Brings bible prophecy to light on:
- The oil crisis
- The resurgence of Russia
- The new axis of evil
- The importance of Israel
- The new powers of the European Union
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An important question |
The question Dr. Jeremiah asks in this book is an important one for our day. As we look around our world and see mass chaos and confusion, we often wonder - what is going on? The Bible gives us several prophetic clues and David Jeremiah explores some of these in this book. Just to give you a birds eye view of the contents of the book, Jeremiah gives 10 prophetic clues as to "what in the world is going on" and these are the chapter titles:
1. The Israel Connection (how the nation of Israel figures into prophecy)
2. The Crude Awakening (the importance of oil and how that might play into end-times prophecy)
3. Modern Europe......Ancient Rome (the connection between these two and prophecy)
4. Islamic Terrorism (Radical Islam)
5. Vanished Without a Trace (the Rapture)
6. Does America Have a Role in Prophecy?
7. When One Man Rules the World (the antichrist)
8. The New Axis of Evil (the countries that are determined to destroy Israel)
9. Arming for Armageddon (the preparation for the final battle)
10. The Return of the King (the Second Coming of Jesus Christ)
Dr. Jeremiah is a well-known preacher and bible teacher who often teaches on Biblical prophecy. I must admit that I used to be skeptical of teaches like him because it appeared to me as if he was overly focused on prophecy and failed to preach the whole counsel of God. To be sure, there are many teachers like that (and there probably always will be), but I don't think David Jeremiah.
I found chapter two to be very interesting as Jeremiah looked at the growing importance of oil in our world. What I thought was lacking in this chapter was a biblical basis for how oil fits into end-times prophecy. Jeremiah used few (if any) verses in this chapter simply because the bible does not say much about oil. This book was published about 2 years ago when oil hit 140$/barrel and many analysts were predicting 200$/barrel oil. The price of oil has now settled at around 70$ and most countries are working to find alternative sources of energy. What I am saying is that perhaps Jeremiah has stretched the importance of oil just a little. At the moment, it would appear that oil will factor into end-times prophecy, however, a hundred years from now we (Christians) might have a very different perspective. Anytime we go beyond the pages of scripture, it can only be speculation which is what Jeremiah has done in this chapter.
Something else that concerned me about this book was Jeremiah's willingness to make assumptions about things which no one can know. Just to give one example, Dr. Jeremiah claims that during the Rapture a "billion people" will suddenly disappear from the earth (p. 98). How does Jeremiah know that there are a billion Christians in the world? There might be a billion professing Christians, but that does not mean there are a billion true believers. He makes a similar statement in chapter 5 where he claims that during the rapture, America will lose "a minimum of 25 percent of her population." I ask the same question - how does he know this?
Those familiar with David Jeremiah will know that he is writing this book as a staunch dispensationalist. If your theology is not dispensational, this might be a tough read for you. For some, his eschatology might seem too tight and polished in the sense that he seems to have every end times event nailed down and figured out and his pre-trib, pre-millennial eschatology comes through in almost every chapter. As I read through the book, I often wondered if this book was more about "what in the world is going to happen?" rather than "what in the world is going on?" Case in point the chapters on the rapture, the antichrist, Armageddon, and the Second Coming. This is not what is happening "now" but rather what will happen in the future according to biblical prophecy. Granted, Jeremiah is trying to show how things are lining up in our day to usher in these events.
As you can see, I certainly don't agree with everything in this book, but it is an interesting read that will make you think. The best part of the book was at the very end where Jeremiah gives ten ways in which we should be different in light of our prophetic understanding and these come directly from the New Testament epistles.
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Fantastic Read! |
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and start reading...and boy it did not disappoint! Dr. Jeremiah presents a clear and concise picture of biblical prophecy and how it relates to world events going on right now. He backs up his viewpoint with scripture references, along with other great sources. I am excited to pass this book on to my friends and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand end time prophecy.
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Not Just Gloom and Doom |
I remember my great-great grandmother always seeing signs of the apocalypse. Some may have dismissed this as 'old folk's talking' but I wonder what she'd say of these days we live in. Would her thought's be similar to Dr. Jeremiah's? I didn't see this book as a gloom and doom book, but rather a reminder to believers to stay focused as we are a 'peculiar people'. I imagine Dr. Jeremiah's congregation gained much more insight in his classroom teachings, from which the book is based, than we could merely by reading the book. However, I think this book would make for great bible teaching and reference.
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Great book |
ummary: What in the World is Going On? looks at biblical prophecy and how they are being played out and fulfilled today. Some areas that Dr. David Jeremiah touches on in particular are Radical Islam, the Rapture, and Israel.
My reaction: This book was surprisingly good. I was nervous when I ordered it, but was happy when I realized that the book was both biblical and historical. I learned so much about prophecy regarding the nation of Israel and prophecy regarding the end times and Islam. I have to give the caveat, though, that I never finished it. I am about half way through, and I decided to write the review since I don't know when I will be able to read the second half. It is a slower read and requires a lot of brain power.
I recommend this book especially because it helps you to view the awful events going on throughout the world in view of God's plan through all time. Of course you know that prophecy is still being fulfilled, but I never thought about it. It is so cool to see ways that God is still working in our world today. Dr. Jeremiah was very careful not to make any huge assumptions or predict when he expects Christ to return, but he did help you to see world events in view of redemptive history-- amazing! |
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What in the World is Going On? 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore by Dr. David Jeremiah |
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So many books exist which attempt to proclaim the exact return of the Son of God, but God Himself only knows the exact time, which is one point David Jeremiah keeps in mind as he works to show that the pieces are in place for the end of time. Through the use of Biblical prophecy, and relation to real world events, Jeremiah reveals that time is close for the return of Christ, but not trying to use cryptic numbers and secret signs to show the precise timing. The book is a call to faith, not a scare tactic to bring about chaos. I love reading this text, as it keeps in mind that for the Christian, there is not a sense of doom about world events that are happening, but a hope that Jesus will return soon to take all of us home. Excellent read and highly recommended by this reviewer. |
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