French Revolution, Papacy Terminated

January 1, 2026

Protestants’ Opportunity “I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it” (Revelation 3:8). The French Revolution (1789‑1799) sorely damaged the Papacy, which then had dramatic effects on Christianity worldwide. A new era of Christian tolerance began. Notable events are tabulated below. Date (AD) — Event 538 Summer Solstice — Pope (Vigilius) is given power over Rome, as General Belisarius leaves. 539 (late) to 540 Spring Equinox — Pope left with power over all Italy, as Belisarius besieges […]

Return of the Jews to their Land

January 1, 2026

Preparation for Christ’s Kingdom “I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be plucked up out of their land which I have given them, saith Jehovah thy God” (Amos 9:15, ASV). — James Parkinson Jewish dispersion (Diaspora) had been enforced by Romans and Thracians for six centuries, and then by Arabs and Ottoman Turks for another twelve centuries. Jews worldwide longed for the return to their country. While no future prophet was predicted to arise from Galilee, two […]

The Time of Trouble

January 1, 2026

Prophecies for Hope in the Ending of the Gospel Age “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened” (Matthew 24:21‑22, scriptures from RSV). These solemn words from our Lord Jesus Christ describe a period of unprecedented global upheaval, a […]

Completion of the True Church, and Armageddon

January 1, 2026

Consummation of the Age “The seventh [messenger] poured out his bowl upon the air; and there came forth a great voice out of the temple, from the throne, saying, It is come to be: and there came to be lightnings, and voices, and thunders; and there came to be a great earthquake” (Revelation 16:17‑18, Scriptures from RVIC except as otherwise noted). The seventh vial/bowl poured out implies the Church is coming to completion, “It is come to be,” or “It is done” […]