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Brian is a well known Bible teacher with a particular emphasis on Biblical end time events. Believing that these events are already underway, he believes that the Rapture of the Church to glory is imminent. Brian and Gilly (pic here with Bethan)travel throughout the UK and he also teaches in Europe and the USA. Although they are regularly in fellowships and churches who know them well, they are most happy to visit new venues to bring the message of the Gospel and the nearness of Christs return.

Sunday, 17 January 2021

A Global Calamity: 340,000,000 Christians Persecuted by Raymond Ibrahim

In this mailing:

Raymond Ibrahim: A Global Calamity: 340,000,000 Christians Persecuted
Amir Taheri: Washington Riot and 'End of America' Crowd

A Global Calamity: 340,000,000 Christians Persecuted

by Raymond Ibrahim • January 17th

The "extreme persecution" that Christians experience in 10 of the absolute 12 worst nations comes from "Islamic oppression" or is occurring in Muslim majority nations. These include: Afghanistan (#2), Somalia (#3), Libya (#4), Pakistan (#5), Yemen (#7), Iran (#8), Nigeria (#9), Iraq (#11), and Syria (#12).
"80% of Indian Christians helped by Open Doors say they were passed over for food distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic." — Open Doors, World Watch List.
Considering that for the first time in over a decade, China has made it among the top 20 persecutors in the Open Doors World Watch List — up to #17 from #23 last year — this does not bode well for Christians, who are already "intensely monitored by the state."
Similarly, in Turkey, which rose to #25 from #36 last year, every citizen's "religious affiliation is recorded on the electronic chip of identity cards, making it easy to discriminate against Christians." — Open Doors, World Watch List.
"More Christians are murdered for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country." — Open Doors, World Watch List.

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Every day around the world, 13 Christians are killed for their faith; 12 are illegally arrested or imprisoned; 5 are abducted; and 12 churches or other Christian buildings are attacked.

These are among some of the disturbing findings of the recently released Open Doors' 2021 World Watch List (WWL-2021). This annual report ranks the top 50 nations in which Christians are most persecuted for their religion.

All in all, "More than 340 million Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith." About 309 million of these Christians "suffer very high or extreme levels. That's one in 8 worldwide, 1 in 6 in Africa, 2 out of 5 in Asia, and 1 in 12 in Latin America." (Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes in this article are from the 2021 Open Doors World Watch List.)

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Washington Riot and 'End of America' Crowd

by Amir Taheri • January 17th

But, what if all the talk about "end of America and "death of the American dream" is based on partial or even total misreading and mis-description of the mini-riot in Washington?
What happened, however, seems to have been less dramatic than what the hate-America had wished.
However, for reasons not yet known, most of the over 2,200 members of the Capitol Police were told to stay home for the day.
The best way to probe that is for the Capitol Police to demand that the District Attorney in DC opens an inquest, collects evidence, hears witnesses....
In other words, American democracy is alive and well, with robust institutions capable of dealing with any political crisis within a constitutional framework.

Pictured: National Guard soldiers clear a street of protestors outside the Capitol building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)

This month's mob assault on the Capitol in Washington DC has injected new vigor in the "end of America" crowd across the globe. In China and Russia, the talk is centered on the claim that American democracy is no longer a model for nations seeking a global profile. For Khomeinists in the Islamic Republic in Iran and Chavista in Venezuela, the event marked "the beginning of the end" for the "Great Satan". Some chattering circles in Europe relaunched speculation about the end of America as leader in the international arena.

In the US itself, too, some commentators presented the incident as an historic turning point. Richard Haas of the Council on Foreign Relations, hailed by the Tehran daily Kayhan as "America's greatest strategist", saw the riot as the starting point of the "post-America" world order.

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BRIAN'S PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL.

AKELDAMA, FIELD OF BLOOD. A covert prophetic message buried in the Biblical account of Judas’s betrayal and the purchase of the field of blood by the Sanhedrin with the 30 pieces of silver reward that Judas rejected. The bonus message with this DVD looks at the state of the world finance, and other affairs that relate to the Biblical prophecies. Cost £10. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Cost £15. HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS. Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. To appreciate that the Word of God is a revelation of Himself. Cost £10. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLENNIUM. This comprehensive introduction to a topic which is not often addressed in churches, the Millennium, takes the subject head on. Understanding that it was God's intention for His Word to be taken literally (allowing for normal figures of speech etc) Brian gives an informative and refreshing insight into the Reign of Messiah Jesus on earth and the place of the believer within His kingdom. This teaching is designed to inspire and support believers in these dark "last days" and give them a hope, and an objective to which they can work, whilst they anticipate the great reward of the Sabbath rest of God's people. Cost £10. HEAVEN IS HIS THRONE, EARTH IS HIS FOOTSTOOL. An examination from Isaiah and Revelation of the Holy City of God and its inhabitation by the believers, its relevance to the Millennium and eternity. Brian also examines its details given in the Scriptures. This message is in two parts, and both included on this DVD, costing £10.

AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH.

As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Two DVD set costing just £15 available from Brian.

HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS.

Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. DVD costs just £10 and available from Brian.

HOW TO PURCHASE MY TEACHINGS AND RECORDINGS.

If would like to purchase any of my DVD's or CD's, some of them are listed above, and you can pay immediately by Paypal or Debit/Credit Card for quick delivery.

There are some other recordings available from our good friend Keith Cline, from Bristol, which can be accessed by writing to him at keith.cline@talk21.com.

Some of the titles include "SOON AND VERY SOON", a ten session seminar recorded at the Saltburn Prophetic Conference (cost £13).

DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES IN GOD'S WORD (cost £9).

BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY CONFERENCE, an excellent all day seminar from Bosham (cost £12).

ISRAEL, AT THE CENTRE OF GOD'S PLAN, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (Cost £11).