Notice also that the rich will not be able to evade the requirements of the system, as they so often are able to do today. The rich no longer will be able to control the nations, the power will be in the hands of those who are forcing democracy and capitalism on the nations of the earth.

And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. (Revelation 13:17)

Not being able to buy or sell will force the true Christians into the place in the wilderness that God has prepared for them.

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. (Revelation 12:14)

The current stage of development of lawlessness. At the present time there has been a preliminary establishment of the use of supernatural power among Charismatics, as seen in the faith and prosperity teachings. Also, outstanding Charismatic leaders are examining the possibility of Charismatics and other Christian people taking a leading role in civil government.

It is our opinion that in the near future the Communist governments will regroup and react against the current spread of democratic ideals among their people. There will be war and democracy will be dealt a deadly blow.

Russia then will make the fatal mistake of attacking Israel. When this happens, God will intervene and Russia will be destroyed.

It is after the destruction of the Communist forces, the nations of the earth having been influenced greatly by the power of the worldwide revival of the last days, that a deceived Christian will proceed with the concept of Christian government empowered by supernatural faith (as distinguished from true faith in the Lord Jesus Christ).

The Antichrist emphasis on world peace, material abundance, and social equality will be so utterly deceiving to Christians that almost the entire Christian world will follow this inspired leader. Gradually he will be filled with Satan, as was Judas Iscariot, until he—in his lust for power—turns against God and proclaims himself to be God.

He will go up against Israel and succeed in establishing himself in the rebuilt Temple between the wings of the Cherubim of Glory. He will say, "I am God and there is none other." This statement will so anger God as to cause the great tribulation to commence.

Then the devout Jews are to flee into the wilderness, to be nourished there by the godly remnant of Christians, who already will have been driven from the cities of the earth by the government and the fleshly churches acting together. The Christian world by this time will be in confusion and many will go out to join with the remnant.

Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. (Daniel 11:34)

To be continued.