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The word of God has much to say about the concept of a New World Order (NWO)…. We will be studying the NWO and it’s Biblical implications in a four part series…
1. Part #1 – The NWO – What is it? – Will it take place?
2. Part #2 – Past attempts at forming a NWO by force (The 7 World Empires)
3. Part #3 - Past attempts at forming a NWO by consensus (The Tower of Babel)
4. Part #4 - The Future NWO – Is the Lord pleased?
In this first section of our study we will be answering these questions…
What is meant by the phrase “the New World Order?”
Based on Bible prophecy will the New World Order ever take place?
THE SCRIPTURE:
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. If any man have an ear, let him hear. He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. (Rev 13:7-10)
THE STUDY:
We’ve all heard the phrase, “The New World Order” or “The One World Order”, but do we really understand what this phrase is talking about? Is it simply a harmless concept of world unity to bring about peace, or does this phrase refer to something that displeases the Lord and endangers us as the United States of America, and as individual citizens of our country?
New World Order defined… (Please note… I have, on purpose, omitted definitions of NWO that is presented by conspiracy theorists. For purposes of this study, the mainstream definitions of NWO will suffice.)
“the post-Cold War organization of power in which nations tend to cooperate rather than foster conflict.” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/new+world+order
“any period of history evidencing a dramatic change in world political thought and the balance of power”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_Order
“a vision of the world in which greater peace and stability is achieved through a new political order following the end of the cold war.”
http://www.allwords.com/word-New+World+Order.html
“a political situation in which the countries of the world are no longer divided because of their support for either the United States or the Soviet Union and instead work together to solve international problems”
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/the-new-world-order
Based upon the above definitions, my understanding of the meaning of New World Order (NWO), has these basic parts to it…
- some type of political unity between nations
- this unity is brought about by an exercise of authority
- the desired results of this unity are
- less conflicts
- dramatic changes in political thought
- dramatic changes in national power
- greater harmony and agreement between nations
- greater prosperity between nations (military, economic, social)
- the solving of international problems
This sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? To unify all the nations so that there is no more wars, no more social injustice, and basically, no more disagreements. Who would want to oppose that?
The principle sounds pretty good and for those who are fans of a NWO there is even better news… in our texts, it will take place…
And it was given unto him… and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world… Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. (Rev 13:7-10)
See also (Dan 7:21-25, Dan 11:36-39)
There is coming a day, I believe not too far into the future, the world is going to be put under a unified authority. The identity of the authority is under much debate, but one thing we know for sure… when this takes place, Satan will be the ultimate authority. (Rev 13:1-6)
SUMMARY:
The answer our original questions…
What is meant by the phrase “the New World Order?”
Simply put it is: a political unity between nations, that results in less conflict and instability by working together to solve the problems of the world.
Based on Bible prophecy will the New World Order ever take place?
Absolutely, according to Rev 13:7-10 (and many other verses) the Bible makes it plain that this NWO will take place in the not so distant future.
The basic concept of a NWO has existed throughout the ages of mankind, beginning with the Tower of Babel; followed by the different world empires extending from the Egyptian Empire to the Roman Empire; and extending into today’s time. The concept of the NWO is nothing new.
In our next study will we look at the different forced attempts for a NWO brought about by the ancient world empires (Egypt to Rome). Were they successful? What was Lord’s response to their attempts?
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