America in Prophecy

Intro

It was a hot, steamy summer day in Philadelphia and after months of debate, the declaration that was to sound around the world and throughout time was about to be ratified. Had prophecy predicted it? I’ll be back in a moment with the prophetic perspective on America in Prophecy.

Message

Hello, this is Cody Francis with Prophetic Perspectives. The declaration of independence has become a household word both in the United States and around the world. The magnificent words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” have sounded around the world and burned in hearts for over two hundred years. The year 1776 is an unforgettable year in United States history and from those small beginnings in Philadelphia the United States has grown into a major world player. The question looms before us, Is our beloved nation recorded in the sacred annals of Bible prophecy? As we turn to this most timely and interesting subject, may we ask the Lord to bless our studies together.

Outline

I.        The land beast is America.

A.     Five points identify this power: - Rev. 13:11

1.      Arises around 1798

a.       1^st beast continues 1260 years – Rev. 13:5

b.      Receives a deadly wound – Rev. 13:3

c.       Right at that time 2^nd beast arises – Rev. 13:10, 11

2.      Arises from a sparsely populated area

a.       Water = population – Rev. 17:15

b.      Earth = sparse population

3.      Slowly grows to power

a.       Like a plant – Mark 4:8, 32

b.      Unlike other beasts – Dan. 7:3, 5

4.      Without a king

a.       Other beast had crowns on horns – Rev. 13:1

b.      Kings wear crowns

5.      Based on Christ-like principles

a.       Liberty – Luke 4:18; 2 Cor. 3:17

b.      Freedom – John 8:31, 32

c.       Separation church & state – Matt. 22:21

B.     United States alone matches these descriptions

1.      Arose from “new world”

2.      Arose around 1798 – 1776, 1787, 1812

3.      Slowly grew– Louisiana, Gadsen, Alaska-1959

4.      Democracy – “grand American experiment”

5.      Christlike – refuge oppressed; church & state

6.      Our country alone fulfills Bible prophecy

C.     Prophecy reveal US grow into a superpower – 13:12

1.      Slowly dominant power

a.       Monroe doctrine – laughed

b.      1933 – 16^th largest army

2.      Fall USSR – US sole superpower

a.       CNN – Ghana – compared USD

b.      Superpower/Hyperpower

D.     Prophecy is fulfilling before our eyes

1.      Prophecy predicted the rise of our nation & it arose

2.      Prophecy predicted its growth into a superpower & it has happened

3.      Prophecy also predicts a change – Rev. 13:11

4.      Prophecy appeals for a change in us, too

a.       Not from a lamb to a dragon, but the opposite

b.      Lord is looking for new creations – 2 Cor. 5:17

c.       In order to be prepared for the coming crisis, must have this transformation

d.      Which transformation are we undergoing?