StandingWatch | Audio Podcast

US political candidates have begun their battle for the presidency, while uttering opinions which are totally opposed to the Holy Scriptures. What is your reaction when you hear those comments, or when you see how the nation is descending further and further into the abyss of lawlessness and ungodliness? Are you indifferent about it, thinking it does not matter? The Bible tells us unequivocally what are abominations in God's eyes, and He pronounces severe punishment on such conduct. We are also clearly informed as to how we, as Christians, must behave when we are confronted with transgressions of God's Law.

The discussions about the "deal" between the USA and Iran are ongoing. America is accused of being weak and pursuing a policy of appeasement that emboldens Iran, while antagonizing Israel. The "deal" does not address Iran's terrorist activities nor its desire to eradicate Israel, and President Obama and his administration are charged with creating an unbelievable Middle East powder keg, setting the stage for an unprecedented conflict. America's downfall is inevitable, and the vacuum will be filled by other nations, according to biblical prophecy.

More and more commentators warn against an all-encompassing nuclear war, and Russia has claimed that it could turn America into radioactive ash. Vladimir Putin admitted that he was willing to use nuclear weapons against the West when he annexed Crimea. Forbes magazine points out that America is hopelessly defenseless against incoming long-range ballistic missiles and that all it can do is "lay waste." Sadly, that is exactly what the Bible prophesies, and God thunders at all of us to wake up.

Was Jesus crucified on a Friday and resurrected on Sunday morning? If so, how did He fulfill the sign of His Messiahship that He was to be three days and three nights in the grave? If not, how did Christianity come to believe in a Friday crucifixion and Sunday morning resurrection? And where do our Easter customs come from? Why do we color eggs and believe in an egg-laying rabbit? Did early Christians keep Easter? What does the Bible say about all of this?

Many have criticized Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his address to the American Congress. However, his warnings against Iran were extremely important and very convincing. This program quotes and analyzes some of his major statements and points out what is in store for Israel, Iran, America and the rest of the world. We are offering two free booklets, "The Fall and Rise of Britain and America," and "Middle Eastern and African Nations in Bible Prophecy."

Why is war so wrong? Why is it a curse in God's eyes? Two of many examples given in this program show beyond a doubt why God is totally opposed to man's fighting in war.

The last "cease-fire" agreement pertaining to Ukraine is dead, and the war in Ukraine continues. Europe is accused of following an appeasement policy towards Vladimir Putin's Russia, as the Allies did towards Adolph Hitler in regard to Czechoslovakia. America is accused of "disengagement," "weakness" and unproductive "strategic patience." Vladimir Putin is looked upon as the only winner who wants to annex more countries and who is quite successful in pushing the US and Europe further and further apart. The West stands condemned as having broken an international treaty promising to protect Ukrainian territorial integrity. WHY is all of this happening? Is God working out a plan which brings about end-time prophecies?

President Obama's controversial comparison at a prayer breakfast meeting between ISIL's demonical murders and "Christian" atrocities has prompted some prominent Catholics to "justify" the crusades and to "explain" the inquisition. These are alarming and deeply disturbing developments, in light of biblical prophecy.

The Press and Newscasts are making a meal of the story of "measles outbreak" in the USA. Scientists and lawyers argue that parents who don't vaccinate their children should go to jail; that they always commit a tort; and that they are making a negligent, unreasonable and reckless decision under the law. President Obama stated that there is no reason to not vaccinate, while Senator Rand Paul wants to give parents the freedom to decide. What are the facts? Are vaccines harmless? Are they always effective? Why do properly vaccinated persons contract measles? Should we accept the position of those who oppose vaccination for religious or medical grounds? What are some of the reasons, and who are among those who decide against vaccination?

What Is the Gospel? When you hear the word Gospel, what comes to mind? Do you think of the gospel of grace? Do you think about the four gospel writers-Matthew, Mark, Luke and John? Do you think of the gospel about the person of Jesus Christ? You need to have this booklet

According to the Independent, a British paper, "up to one in 25 people hears voices regularly," and "up to 40 per cent of the population will hear voices at some point in their lives." While traditional psychiatry tries to silence those voices through strong medication, resulting in dangerous side-effects, others advocate a dialogue with those voices to calm them down. What about these two different approaches? History includes many examples of people who claim that they heard voices and had visions, but can it really be true? If there are such voices, what is their origin? And what should people do who hear them? We are offering you our free booklet, "Angels, Demons and the Spirit World."

During his travel to the Philippines, Pope Francis made some startling and unsettling comments. He warned Catholics not to breed like rabbits; admitted that he has no answer to the question of a little girl why children suffer; and said in response to the terrorist attack in France that one cannot make fun of faith without expecting a punch, and that every religion has its dignity. Why are all these comments deeply disturbing? We are offering our free booklet, "Human Suffering--Why... and How Much Longer?"

Will the Russian-Ukrainian crisis lead to nuclear war? Or will Europe's and especially France's policy of appeasement towards Russia continue? What does the Bible say? Our free booklet, "Biblical Prophecy-From Now Until Forever" gives you the answer.

A movement in Germany has mainstream politicians in arms. Weekly "PEGIDA" demonstrations in Dresden and other cities against "Islamization" are opposed by left-liberal groups, Muslims, Christian churches and others, even though their criticism may only contribute to the growing popularity of the movement. The most recent terrorist attacks in France have been interpreted quite differently, depending on who has reported them. Does the Koran command, allow or prohibit the murder of those who "insult' Mohammed? What does the Bible have to say about Europe's future role regarding Muslim countries and terrorism in general? We are offering two free booklets, "Biblical Prophecy-From Now Until Forever" and "When and How Will Christ Return?"

Pagans observed New Year's on January 1 to honor their god Janus and the deified Julius Caesar. Christianity adopted the pagan celebrations in honor of Christ and "Saint Sylvester." Many pagan rites and superstitions are clearly present in today's observances. And January 1 has been reserved historically for persecutions of Jews and Sabbath-keeping Christians. So, should we keep New Year's Day?