Bible in the News

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has stated his interest in expanding Russian influence into the Baltic States. The Russian Duma is looking to nullify Lithuania's independence, bringing it back under Russian hegemony. 

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It’s no secret that Russia has used their position as an energy supplier to Europe for political gain. Back in January 2006 Russia cut off gas to Ukraine, which led to countries further down stream, such as Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia & Serbia also loosing supplies. Other countries such as France, Germany and Austria also saw significant reductions in supply from Russia. Russia again cut...

On Wednesday, 11th May, the IDF entered Jenin, a town in the north of the so-called West Bank in an operation to capture wanted terrorists inside. As they entered the town, they encountered heavy gunfire from Palestinian militants inside the town. 

As Russia continues its aggression in the Ukraine it turns off the gas to parts of Europe. Europe responds seeking to ban Russian oil completely with plans underway to also ban Russian gas by the end of the decade. As all this unfolds, Israel eyes up the opportunities. In this weeks Bible in the News we consider these latest developments in the light of Bible prophecy.

One of the greatest outcomes of the war in Ukraine has been an impetus for a massive wave of immigration to Israel. This is presented by David Billington, in this special presentation on prophecy fulfilling delivered on April 13. For Bible in the News this week the presentation can be watched below.

Ukraine is in the news every day due to the ongoing war that shows no sign of ending any time soon.  In this war, as with many wars refugees flee the conflict sometimes creating enormous upheavals in populations.  When war broke out in Ukraine Israel was already preparing for what would inevitably occur, aliyah, a wave of Jewish immigration.  And it did. 

The repercussions of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine are being felt around the globe. Israel is no exception. Ukrainian Jews, among those fleeing the conflict, are getting in line to immigrate to Israel. In Israel there is growing concern about the nation’s future relationship with Russia. It now has permanent military bases in Syria to the north and Russia is a key player in the nuclea...

The kingdom of men is depicted in Daniel by the image of chapter 2. We live in the time of the feet and toes which are made of iron, the remnants of the Roman Empire, and clay described as “the seed of men.” Russia has begun the process of bringing the broken pieces of the Roman Empire into its clay grasp. Before Russia fulfills the prophetic word by invading the Middle East it must br...

One of the fascinating aspects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the last month has been the response of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The West have shown themselves unable to do anything to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine. Instead they can do nothing but stand by and watch, asking why Putin is doing this, words they will echo when they ask "Art thou come to take a spoil"

Vladimir Putin has begun the task long foretold in history of building up the image empire for the latter day battle of Armageddon. The world is in disbelief of Russia's actions as it moves to conquer Ukraine. As Bible believers we should not only expect it - but anticipate it will continue to eventually include all of Europe. 

Events are taking place in Europe that the Bible spoke of, and therefore many Bible students have expected and looked for over hundreds, and even thousands of years.   Even on this program we have spoke often of the time when Russia would begin to build up its empire.   Welcome to another edition of the Bible in the News, this is John Billington with you

The prophecy of Zechariah 6 is a prophecy concerning future events.   The man who is the Branch is seen as both king and priest in his kingdom, with the holy temple being rebuilt.   Most interestingly the chapter opens with two “mountain” powers seemingly to the north and south of Jerusalem in the context of the chapter.   We are not left to wonder at these northern and...

While the threat of Russian aggression on Ukraine escalates, protests calling for freedom from COVID mandates have spread from Canada to other western democracies.

The nations prepare for war sending troops and equipment to the territories around the Ukraine as tensions rise.

Thursday of this week was Holocaust Remembrance Day – commemorated on the day that the Auschwitz Concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army in 1945. The day remembers the killing of six million Jews, two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to move toward a climax. The Times of Israel and other media around the world citing reports that families of US embassy workers in Ukraine have been told to start evacuating soon. Will Russia invade Ukraine or are they simply playing a game of brinkmanship with the west to gain traction in negotiations? Today on the UK Telegraph:

An opinion piece grabbed my attention this week on the Israel HaYom news site. The piece was entitled, “The UN's final solution to the Israel question. The international body's campaign of demonization and delegitimization escalates.” It’s as if the prophet Joel was writing the headlines! If the prophet Joel did, it could read something like:

On the southern border of Russia lies the massive country of Kazakhstan, a former Soviet Republic. The country, which is mainly Muslim with a Russian minority, has been rocked by protests said to be a result of rising fuel costs. The Kazakhstan government asked Russia for help. The “peace keeping” force being sent by Russia into its neighbour, was described as a "no ordinary peace-keep...

With a pandemic raging, war almost breaking out left and right, totalitarianism rising, freedoms shrinking, what developments will we see in 2022 and how can we prepare ourselves?

Well, it is that time of the year when — one way or another, the Bible is in the News. Many of us have been listening to Handel's oratorio — the Messiah. Some of us will be more familiar with it than others, though most will have heard the well known Hallelujah chorus.

This past week Canada has made preaching repentance illegal with the adoption of Bill C-4 which bans “conversion therapy.” This is a defining moment in the war against the Bible. The use of ‘social terrorism’ silenced any dissent in the Canadian House of Commons. Not one politician spoke against it. This law puts Christians at odds with the Canadian government, where they m...

As we come to the end of the year the world is in a state of crisis. Uncertainty is the new norm. We consider though that God is in control and take a look at how He is at work in the Kingdom of men.

We live in a very unstable world. Unstable economies, supply lines and trade. Political unrest and movements toward more authoritarian governments. Nations on the verge of war. Instability is everywhere. These times can be depressing, but Psalm 18:2 gives us confidence, "The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of m...