Events unfolding in today's world are certainly unsettling, but they need not be confusing or frightening. Now you can know the meaning behind what you see in the daily news - and understand what in the world is going on!
Indeed, one of the most convincing evidences of biblical inspiration is the staggering number of prophecies that have been fulfilled with pinpoint accuracy. Perhaps the most familiar examples are the fulfillments of more than three hundred prophecies relating to Christ's first coming to Earth. In his book The Rapture, Dr. Tim LaHaye remarked, "...we find three times as many prophecies in the Bible relating to His second coming as to His first. Thus, the second advent of our Lord is three times as certain as His first coming, which can be verified as historical fact." (p. xv)
There are myriads of eschatological books on the market, but when I had the opportunity to read a copy of What in the World Is Going On? I jumped at the chance. Dr. David Jeremiah happens to be my all-time favorite pastor. I have witnessed countless scholars expounding on the prophecies of the Holy Bible, but after enthusiastically reading this book, I was impressed by the clarity of understanding the past, present and formidable, yet glorious future.
Dr. Jeremiah covers the history and crucial significance of oil, the rise of the revived Roman Empire, the Rapture, the Antichrist and Jesus Christ's blessed return. The differences between the Battle of Gog and Magog and the Battle of Armageddon is greatly appreciated. This is an event which is widely confused and contorted.
I was personally riveted with the background surrounding the declaration of Israel as a state in 1948. The true colors of Secretary of State General George C. Marshall against President Harry Truman's wisdom and heart for the Jewish people were astonishing. The repulsive reality regarding the rise of violent Islam in America and their dominance around the globe is spine-chilling. I also particularly admire Jeremiah's talent for outlining the profound prophecies of Daniel and Ezekiel so lucidly; two of the most complex and often misunderstood are so meticulously explained by Dr. Jeremiah. The statistical information surrounding the prophesied Euphrates river drying up is quite alarming as well.
Aside from L. A. Marzulli's amazing Politics, Prophecy & The Supernatural, David Jeremiah's What in the World Is Going On? is the perfect book to pass along, circulate and discuss amongst any of those curious, lost, confused, fascinated or just passionate about the reality of biblical prophecy. Like an astronomical jig-saw puzzle with the most intricately designed edges circumventing the most minute detail, they are not only coming together with such spotless precision,...but it is getting closer and closer to the finish. The grand finale. The return of the King of Kings.
Dr. David Jeremiah is the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He is the author of several best-selling books, and his popular syndicated radio and television Bible-teaching program, Turning Point, is broadcast internationally. David and his wife, Donna, have four children and ten grandchildren.
This book was provided free for review by BookSneeze (Thomas Nelson Publishers)
