Spickard's Signs of the Times

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>  What is your privacy policy ?

I do not rent nor sell my mailing list.

> Why do you ask for financial support ? 

...HERE'S WHY... Though I am a  believer in this teaching, I have little to show for in this regard in this life, ..as what I have received, I freely give...  Paul the Apostle taught on this somewhat in his letters to the Corinthian Church in which he summed up that "they which preach the Gospel should get their living by the Gospel." In addition, this gives a further opportunity to a believer of certain blessings and added grace from God. Paul specifically addressed this by writing, " The point is this: whoever sows sparingly share also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each person must give as he has made up his mind to do so, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written, ' He has distributed freely, he has given to the less fortunate, his righteousness endures forever' " (2 Cor. 9:6-9 ESV). In this age of greed, covetousness, and the love of money, God has given an antidote from this idolatry and that is to "be a cheerful giver which God loves." I have known people who fail God in this manner, and they died without hope and suffered terrible illnesses and afflictions... and why ? Because they trusted in themselves and their riches as the Rich Young Ruler, instead of putting God first. Anything that replaces God on the throne of the heart of man is Idolatry. A hospital worker once told me that before a wealthy or well-to-do person dies, he is not counting his money then, but asking for family, who at that point the family does not care because the wealthy family member did little good to his loved ones because of his avarice when he was living.  Do not let the deceitfulness of riches...(that you deserve it), do this to  you !

> Your books and publications are not inexpensive. Why ? 

Proprietary Knowledge is not cheap...I also use a large amount of color graphics which are costly. How many books do this ?.. Very few... I do this because I was led to, as it is important with all the disinformation taking up everyone's time and money to have an multi-visual effect on the reader with the hard-to-believe information that I am presenting. In addition, I have a life's work in developing information on  the Prophetic  Endtimes and other Bible subjects  based on spiritual gifts. This proprietary information is not available elsewhere  at the present time. By the gift of prophecy, I am able to interpret current events for the reader and show that we are living in the End Times by the fulfillment of Bible prophecy in "real-time."

                        We are living in most "perilous times," or as the Apostle Paul described, "dangerous times." It behooves the Christian believer to avail himself of pertinent information so that he or she too, "can discern the Signs of the Times." Quantity discounts are available upon request.

 >  Where do you get your information ?

I have studied Bible topics and Prophecy for nearly 40 years. Many of the insights offered have been revealed to me through the course of that study, prayer, and the teaching and leading of the Holy Spirit. It is by God's design that in these times, that current events are being "matched" with the fulfillment of Prophecy....we live in very interesting times...as the Chinese proverb states.

>  Why do you feel the need to do this ?

All Christians who operate a spiritual gift are encouraged to share to the edification of the Body of Christ, which is the only church that the New Testament recognises. Christ implied in the Gospels, that those that believe on Him should be aware of what Prophetic Time that they live in ( Luke 12: 54-56 ; Matthew 16:2-4). I exercise spiritual gifts of Prophecy, Knowledge, and Wisdom among others (1 Cor. 12:7-11), and wish to inform the reader of the "Signs of the Times" of the present Age.

 >  What is your personal background ?

I was born and raised in the United States, but now live in Panama. I have lived in several regions of the United States. My family lineage on both sides of my parentage hail from a long line of ministers and persons of faith. My father was called to a Prophetic ministry when a very young man, when he was chosen to undergo a fast of a 40-day duration. He was regarded, though very young, as a sort of Pioneer in the Pentecostal Movement at the turn of the 20th Century. He met and was acquainted with, several of the principals of that Movement.

                                      My mother engaged herself in the same work: writing two books and involved in radio ministry.

As a young man, I felt the calling of God and was "born again" as according to the Scripture ( John 3:5), of the water and of the Spirit. I have been a faithful witness and been in ministry as like Simeon and Anna (Luke 3:25-37). In 2001, an event gave me a conviction of faith to do what I am doing now. I am an obscure figure, as noted elsewhere on this website, and have no formal training save that of the Holy Spirit. I freely exercise my gifts that God has endowed me with to the blessing of others. I am available to speak and minister when opportunity permits.

>  Why do you live in Panama now ?

My convictions were to leave the United States. The United States is not mentioned in Prophecy...nor in the line-up of nations that Ezekiel states that will be present at the War of Armageddon. Thus, in its present form, the United States is not relevant to Bible Prophecy or to the very "Last, or Latter Days" of the present Age. The United States is in rapid decline.

>  What then is the future of the United States ?

It will undergo startling and radical changes. You can obtain my book on this called "America's Future" here. The United States, as we know it, will no longer be in the present form that it exists today. It will not be a Superpower Nation, but rather a amalgamation of regional protectorates or smaller city-states, as the Bible implies in Ezekiel 38. It will be split up and divided. It's role will be greatly reduced in the world.

>  What makes you think that we are in the "Very" Last Days or "End Times" ?

Since 1967, when the Israeli Defense Forces took all of the city of Jerusalem from the Gentile Nations in the Six-Day War, this signaled the END of the "Times of the Gentiles," that Jesus foretold of in the Gospel of Luke. Since this time, the Gentile Powers have been losing control of their governments, systems, and RELIGION. All this is covered in my book, "Are the Times of the Gentiles Ended ?...What Does This Mean ?" Which can be ordered here. Since 1967, a NEW Prophetic Timeclock has been ticking ! It is going to take a great deal of faith and equilibrium to keep up with the many changes that are not only ongoing...but will be increasing exponentially... Many of these changes are a result of the Gentile Era being over, which the entire Church World is totally unaware of ...This only demonstrates their spiritual blindness (Rev. 3:18c)...and the resulting lack of confidence in it by the grassroots public in these religious institutions, as these religious institutions  are out-dated, out-moded, and obsolete. A new living worship is coming which Jesus talked about (John 4:24), which will make faith a living and vibrant life, instead of dead formality and lifeless and meaningless ritual.

> You write a lot about "signs and wonders," or healings and miracles or spiritual manifestations ; Why do you stress these things when there is little evidence of these things working in the Church ?

The Apostle Paul taught a "New Testament Minister" must have ability with, not only in presenting the "letter," or that which is written as representing the Word of God, but also the power of the Holy Spirit, which will CONFIRM what is, the "Word of God" (1 Corinthians 3:6). Jesus taught the same to the Woman at Sychar, that the Spirit and the Truth (Word of God) go together (John 4:24). Those preaching the Word of God must be sufficient solely from the Holy Spirit...not themselves...and fully preach the Gospel with that ability from the power of the Holy Spirit as Paul also said to the Church at Rome (Romans 15:19). Anyone who does not preach by the Power of the Holy Spirit with Signs Following, or the manifestation of the Spirit, is not a genuine "New Testament" minister. The lack of such, only shows the Apostasy of the historic Church from the Early Church model, and its lack of legitimacy from God, as evidenced by its' lack of witness by the Holy Spirit.

> What is the difference between the Prayer of Faith and the use of Gifts: Healing, Faith, Miracles... in seeking divine healing from God ?

The use of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in facilitating Divine healing is usually dramatic and immediate results. These manifestations of the Spirit are given as a "witness" to greatly intensify the effects of the work of the Holy Spirit among the populace (see Philip in Acts 8). The "Prayer of Faith" was introduced by the Apostle James (James 5:14-15). It suggests that this option is available when there are no "sign" gifts or persons, having such gifts, present in the Fellowship. It implies that the healings derived from this are more gradual in nature and depends more upon the constancy of prayer and faith as the context states. I cover this some in my Prayer Request page also, click here.

> Why do not more people receive Divine Healing ? 

Despite the testimony of the Scriptures that "Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever," and the many promises of Divine Healing in the Scripture, there is a substantial lack of faith necessary to secure God's Blessing in this respect. Primarily, this is due to not meeting the specific conditions outlined in God's Word... which is true for all of God's promises. Some of the conditions not being met are: Lack of confession of sins; Unforgiveness toward others ; Unbelief, or too "little faith," and/or "easy believism"; Not seeking God ; Lack of consecration, lack of Importunacy in prayer, or inconsistent or no prayer ministry to God. I wish that I had the funding to write a book on this subject, as one is absolutely and sorely needed.

> What is the "Way of Salvation ?"

This exact question was asked Peter on the Day of Pentecost. In response to this question, Peter did not pass out "crusade literature"...he did not issue an "altar call"...he did not lead them in repeating the so-called "Sinner's Prayer." Nor did Peter ask them to make a "decision for Christ," or for them to "accept Jesus as their Savior," or to "let Jesus come into their hearts" (whatever that is ?)...These are formulas and shortcuts devised by man that are not even Biblical and have been only developed in the last 150 years ! These formulas and shortcuts were not used in the Early Church ! No... what Peter told them is recorded in Acts 2:38... and this still holds true today despite the confusion and apostasy of the Church. You can read more about this in my "Bible Teachings" page on this website under the heading "Spickard on.... Being Born Again." Click here.

 
>  When is the approximate time of Christ's Return ?

Christ will Return during the War of Armageddon, during the Battle of Jerusalem. There are three major battles in the War of Armageddon...the Battle of Jerusalem is the second one... You can find out more information on this by obtaining my book, "World War 3: Anarchy & the Rise of Nihilism...the War of Armageddon & the Final Battle at the Valley of Megiddo..." Click here ...for more info.  As an aside, no one will be spared from the effects of this worldwide upheaval...it will be in every country and nation, with the notable exception of Russia. Russia, due to its unique brand of Autocracy, which is emerging once again, should exhibit enough control of its populace to avoid polarizing certain segments of it. The Russian people seem most comfortable with autocratic rule as shown by their history. This  quality  is strongly implied by Bible Prophecy stated in Ezekiel 38. Democracy, besides being vastly overrated (the Founding Fathers of the United States had a good deal of contempt for it...as they founded a Constitutional Republic...not a Constitutional Democracy...And if you are an American, and do not understand the difference between the "two," it is far too late now to change this : this was the main reason the American Civil War was fought...), will never work in a nation like Russia. In addition, Russia will have her hands full with Israel.

How soon is the War of Armageddon to start ?

In my estimation, it could be as much as 20 years away. However speculative this subject may seem, the War of Armageddon is certainly NOT imminent. There are yet too many things that need to happen before Armageddon occurs.

What are some of the things that need to happen ?

I will list "some" of the things in a loose chronological order :

(1) The United States, in its present form, needs to be out of the way for (2) Russia to be the World's ONLY Superpower (see my book, "America's Future." ) Russia will have to subjugate the nation of Georgia (3), as Georgia is referred to in Prophecy as "Tubal," which will be allied with the Russian Empire. Georgia is an important crossroads in Western Asia, and gateway to an attack on Israel in the Middle East, and has to be secured strategically by the Russians. Russia will be a Superpower, with its vast energy and natural resources, which status it will retain until the Coming of Christ, of which Coming, will be heralded by an (15) Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This will be a worldwide phenomenon, preceded by further unrest (4) among workers and middle classes as economic pressures,... caused by the "Rich Men" (James 5) to subjugate the Masses,... continues worldwide.

Furthermore, there will be increasing panic (5) over unalterable Climate changes (see my book, "Signs...Sun, Moon,..Sea & Waves...Events that are Overtaking the World !"....click here) and further erosion of faith in our (6) institutions, especially popular Christianity (see my book regarding this by clicking here, "Will Christ Find Faith... Despite Dual Loyalists, Impostors, Evil Men, False Prophets & Icons, & Idolatrous Systems ?"), and a (7) further descent into immorality and indecency (again, see my book entitled, "As it Was in the Days of Noah, Lot, so Shall it be Before the Return of Christ"... click here). This further immorality and indecency will result in Idol Worship (8) too detailed to describe here, that I write about in this book. This Idol Worship has begun already, unperceived by the public, as this Pagan Worship is going on now...in an integrated or syncretized manner. Millions are unknowingly advancing it...In addition, there will be a great improvement in the art and impudence of (9) mocking, ridicule and scoffing, in denying Gospel truths and the Return of Christ (2 Peter 3:3). Closely aligned with this, is the phenomenon of the lack of genuine faith (10) as prophesied by Christ,  (Luke 18:8) in the earth...especially among so-called Christian believers. They will become offended in waiting on God as a result of easy-believism promoted by popular Christianity, and will suffer faith-failure  as they will not be prepared for cataclysmic changes and judgments which will also affect them and the conveniences and comforts that they put great value on in life ! All these things (11) are coming about because the "Times of the Gentiles" ARE OVER WITH, which you can examine my book, "Are the Times of the Gentiles Over ?" by clicking here. There will be increasing turmoil (12) in the Middle East, especially between the Palestinian people, termed "the Remnant of Edom" by the Bible, and the state of Israel. This will be resolved in a most dramatic fashion. The Partitioning of the Palestinian people is an important sign which is ongoing now in resolving this ancient enmity between Esau and Jacob. I am writing a book on this now..."Countdown to Armageddon : The War of Obadiah."

All these prophetic occurrences will cause Humankind to seek Divine Intervention from the "Things Coming upon the Earth..." (Luke 21:26). This will make the study of Prophecy ever more necessary and "popular" as men and women seek for answers to a  worldwide  dilemma  of  hopelessness  and  spiraling destruction.  As (13) Natural  Knowledge (Daniel 12:4) has increased, so shall Spiritual Knowledge (14) exponentially explode onto the scene...in conjunction with the (15) "Latter Rain" Outpouring, or Revival...(see my book by clicking here, "Prophecies in Daniel Link to Worldwide Revival Before Return of Christ "). In addition, the Apostle Peter's Prophecy on a (16) "World on Fire" (2 Peter 3) will be concurrent with these Events in the very End Times. I am writing another book on this soon..." The Apostle Peter's EndTime Prophecy: World on Fire," which offers a view of how this Phenomenon will occur...as it is already on the pages of your newspaper not understood by an unsuspecting public. Thus, these Many Signs will precede the War of Armageddon, of which the Battle of Jerusalem in this War, will be the very prelude and last Sign (17) before Christ's Coming.You can read more about this by ordering my book, WORLD WAR III- WAR OF ARMAGEDDON...FINAL WORLD CONFLICT.

>  You have made no mention of the popular dispensationalist teaching of the "Rapture." Why?

It is not a Biblical doctrine. This theory is a focal point of Dispensationalism. Dispensationalism  is a doctrinal system advanced by the "Rich Men" to control and divide popular Christendom. Again, I cover this in my series, "Are the Times of the Gentiles Over ?"

>  How much time longer for the United States to remain a constitutional democracy before these changes you are talking about take place ?

I can only estimate. But I would say about 3-7 years is all that is left for the U.S. in its present government. You can draw your own conclusions after reading my series, "America's Future." - NOTE : I wrote this in Dec. '07, and since that time ( and, with the financial collapses of Sept. '08 )...there has been singular changes that are threatening the once envied American lifestyle. This is a serious time for thinking Americans and it will only become yet more unstable there. I am available for consultation on how to avoid the coming "snare of the crunch" in North America. 

> Do you have some good news ?

Yes. This world is undergoing birthpangs for the transformation of this world into the Kingdom of God under the Rule and Reign of Jesus Christ. This Kingdom of God is the very Gospel, or "Good News," that Christ and His Disciples preached that make up the text of the New Testament. Soon, human suffering as we know it will be over...as Christ will usher in this Kingdom by His Return, after all these "Signs of the Times" have been fulfilled.