Bible in the News

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...

God’s purpose continues to march on, as Jewish families persist in their efforts to change facts on the ground in the mountains of Israel.

The return to the promised land has had a massive impact on the Jewish people. Reconnecting to their ancient land and language has helped to develop a Bible centred culture. It often seems that wherever one digs into the soil of the holy land, it becomes an archaeological site! One example of this phenomena, of the land of Israel bringing us to the Bible, appeared on the Israel HaYom news site rec...

During the last two weeks the UK has seen the world’s elite leaders fly in and out of Scotland. They have been congregating in Glasgow as the UK has been hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Royalty, presidents, former presidents, prime ministers, ministers, senators and the great and the good from industry and business have all descended on Scotland to give...

This past week the elections in the US, and concerns raised north of the boarder on what books are being removed from public school libraries, have shined the light on a progressive agenda to indoctrinate our children with radical views on race and identity. When we look at what is behind these issues we find an agenda in conflict with the truth of God's word. The real issue is human nature. God w...

Halloween is a celebration of death and the Western world are gearing up for it. Pumpkins are being carved, the shops are full of scary masks and fake blood, children are planning their trick or treat costumes and households are buying in   to give to “trick or treaters”. In all this commotion we stop to consider what the Bible might have to say about the ideas behind the cel...

Europe is being held hostage by Russia with the unfolding energy crisis that is gripping the world. The Bible clearly indicates that Europe will be under Russia's control, and by weaponizing the gas supply, Russia appears to be achieving its objectives. 

With the Withdrawal Agreement, still less than two years old, relations between the newly independent Britain and the EU are already showing signs of strain. As Bible believers, we expect from prophecy that the UK and EU will not have close relations at the time of the end.

On September 22, the UK Telegraph had the headline: "Putin’s iron grip on energy leaves Europe increasingly vulnerable”. The article began by noting that, "Vladimir Putin has his finger hovering over Europe’s light switch.” The article then goes on the explain that typically over the summer the Russian company Gazprom pumps a lot of gas into Europe’s storage facilitie...

Taking the world by surprise Australia, Britain, and the United States have announced a new trilateral security partnership of historic like minded nations.  Although it was not mentioned in the announcement this move counters the unpredictable nature of China and Russia.  The first task of this new partnership is to arm Australia with nuclear powered submarines making them only the seve...

Today, the 11th day of the 9th month, is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shocked the world. As a result, news outlets across the globe are running stories marking the anniversary, remembering the victims, reflecting on the changes of the last 20 years, many commenting on the lack of progress. As political leaders pay tribute to those who died, everyone who remembers thinks back...

Eze 38:11 ' And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates'.   The Abraham Accords brought a seismic geopolitical shift in the region that could be seen as a building block for an acceptance of Israel in the Middle East. Here are some reflection...