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September 2018

Artificial Intelligence and Bible Prophecy

  Billionaire Elon Musk declared he was worried that artificial intelligence (AI) may lead to the rise of an “immortal dictator,” a “godlike” entity that could take over the world.  Is this accurate, or at least, close in some ways?  Does Bible prophecy foretell of the rise of an immoral leader who considers himself above all gods?  Will this result in great destruction?  What is AI?  How might it fit in with various prophecies?  Was the increase of technological knowledge prophesied over 2,000 years ago?  Will 666 control over buying and selling involve any form of AI?

 Remember, when various prophesies were made regarding AI. there was no technology capable of fulfilling them, and since the advent of computers, such ability does now exist.  What does our Lord Jesus Christ plan to do about it?

  In a 2017 video, the Department of Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was quoted as saying that drones would “be deployed with a mixture of mission payloads.”  Now we know what that really means…

KILLER DRONES WILL DECIDE

WHO, WHEN, WHERE

  Details of a killer drone project have been outlined on the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) website, which specifications were nicely summarized by Tyler Durden with Technocracy News & Trends (https://www.technocracy.news).  The project includes details of an unmanned military drone fleet which can automatically detect, recognize, classify, identify (DRCI) and target enemy combatants and vehicles using artificial intelligence (AI).  The Department of Defense (DOD) solicited businesses that have developed needed technology for the project to partner with the Army, to eventually transfer their technology to this operation.  The United States Army now operates drones manually, but the drones being developed will have no human oversight.  That’s right, they will “automatically” detect and identify the enemy and kill them.

  The Word of God tells us that during the seven-year tribulation, some very extreme population control will be taking place on the earth, for example:

 “The fifth angel sounded and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth, and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.  And he opened the bottomless pit and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace, and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.  And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power…They were instructed not to kill them, but that they should be tormented five months, and their torment was the torment of a scorpion when he strikes a man” Revelation 9:1-3, 5.

  In John’s day, a swarm of drones could perhaps best be described as a swarm of locusts.  The word “drone” did not exist.  Besides the above-described torments, the Word of God also tells us that a fourth of the inhabitants of the earth will be killed (Revelation 6:8); and a short time later, a third of those who remain on earth will also be killed (Revelation 9:15).

 Our Lord Jesus said regarding the last days, “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be” (Matthew 24:21).  The saints of God will be taken from the earth before the great tribulation begins (1st Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelation 3:10).  Will you be among them?

Mark of the Beast Technology?

The New Electronic Tattoo

  A computer built right into your skin?  Yes, it has become a reality.  A team of scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed an electronic computer patch that attaches to the skin which is thinner than a hair.  The device can observe vital signs of a medical patient, store, and transmit data, locate individuals as well as other functions.  John A Rogers, a materials science professor and leader of the development team, reported on the new device in the journal Science.

 “The skin is a particularly interesting point of integration.”  Rogers says.  “Skin is the largest organ.  It provides our main point of non-visual sensory interaction with the outside world, and it is a place where people have attempted to interface electrodes and electronics for decades.”

 The goal of the team was to “blur the distinction between electronics and biological tissues.”  The epidermal electronics, as the patches are referred to, are powered via solar energy and from electrical current in the human body.  At present, the devices are being used only for medical patients in hospitals under observation or medical care.  In addition to being able to monitor vital signs, such as heart-rate, brainwaves and even the health of a fetus in the womb, the team behind the electronic tattoo stated that the device can help with voice commands, covert military operations and many other purposes.

 This type of technology opens the door for the fulfillment of Revelation chapter 13’s Mark of the Beast.  The Bible prophesies that once the Antichrist (the false Messiah who will deceive the world before the Second Coming of the true Messiah, Jesus Christ) has taken full control of the world’s governments in the end times, an economic and religious system will be set up for all citizens of the world via a “mark” that will go into the forehead or right hand.  As the Bible states, though this mark, all buying and selling of any items in the world will be strictly controlled.  Clearly, with epidermal electronics, that can transmit data. this is even more possible.

Revelation 13:16-18, “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:  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.. Here is wisdom.  Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is six hundred threescore and six.”

  Now, this does not mean that this electronic patch is the Mark of the Beast.  In fact, it cannot be, according to the Bible.  Scripture is clear that the Mark is instituted by the Antichrist himself and his cohort, the False Prophet.  It will be offered to all the people of the world to take as a sign of their belief in the Antichrist as God.  And since the Antichrist has  not emerged on the scene, the Mark is something that will occur off in the future at a date unknown.  What the invention of epidermal electronics does show is that the technology is now readily available which can fulfill this prophecy.

 The Apostle John, under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote the book of Revelation in the first century A.D.  The Roman Empire, which John lived in had coin currency for purchases.  Additionally, any items of value could be bartered for other goods.  The idea of all commerce of every citizen on the planet being controlled by a mark in one’s hand was not remotely possible at that time.  The notion of a “mark” being used to track all sales and purchases to any first century-Roman citizen would be insane.  Even in modern times, that type of device being described in Revelation was not technologically feasible until just a few years ago.  But now with wireless and satellite technology, and computer innovations like the epidermal electronics, it is  very much a reality.

  For those readers who are not Christians, it is important to know that the Bible is full of prophecy — some of which has been fulfilled and others referring to events yet to come. The Mark of the Beast is clearly something that could not be possibly be fulfilled at the time John wrote about it, but now it can be.  Bible prophecy is coming to fruition right before our eyes.

              The time is now to believe and be spiritually born again

  For those who are already saved, do not be afraid at news like this.  Just know that the time is more urgent than ever to spread the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ to the world. At the rate technology is moving, we do not know how much time is left.

UFO’s: How the Supernatural

Reaches Out To Our World

  The 1950’s through the early 2000’s had us labeled as being a touch crazy if we dared to believe in UFO’s; they were anything but real — cloud formations, swamp gas — anything, but not real.  During that time, the media kept filling our subconscious with imagery of what they should be.  Friendly little beings or spooky critters to be avoided were the two views topping the list, but still they were not supposed to be real.

 At some point after 2005, the media, governments and executives determined it was time to bend our thinking once again with the idea that they are now, not just real, but also they are now, not just real, but also they our distant brother race that should be looked to for the answers.  This is a higher civilization, was the message which came from the flood of data released by country after country from the secret files they had compiled over the years.

  All of sudden, it’s public information.  The veil of Top Secrecy has been dropped; the files are now public domain — well let’s say one part of them, because when you look below the surface they only  released a portion of the data and have withheld areas that will remain in the conspiracy theory realm to this day.

 Let me mention the secretive areas without going into detail: D.U.M.B. (Deep Underground Military Bases), RFID Implants, Missing People — abductions, missing hardware (ships and planes), and of course entire groups of people being taken at once with no explanation or follow-up investigation.

 The information we were allowed to have consists of files verifying sightings and diverse races, but the character and nature of the beings was left up to others with some type of status for them to color in as to whom or what these beings actually could be.  The Pope, famous scientists, and even actors play a part in how we are to see these suddenly real beings and the craft they pilot around the planet.  My, my, how a little time can change a situation… or does it?

 Within 70 years, we’ve gone from being crazy for believing in, yes, you should believe, but only if you see it our way.  No other explanation required, and you’re expected to accept this as is.  No deeper digging please:  it’s not necessary.  The authorities will fill in the blanks as required, so don’t worry; everything is fine and under control.  They are a higher power looking to help us with the many problems and troubles we have today.  They will have the answers, but we alone will ask the questions.

 It is important to see the coincidental timing of those events and Israel becoming a nation in 1948. Israel is key for keeping track of God’s timetable concerning end-time events.

 The tail end of Revelation 12:12 says “…for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time”.  Timing is key, and it becomes clear to see the powers behind UFO / alien events are also very aware of timing and exactly when things should be released to the public.

 “For there shall arise false Christs, and prophets, and they shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect” (Matthew 24:24).

 Before our eyes, we are seeing the development of the largest deceptive move ever taken against mankind.  A plan so deep and widespread it could stand to fool even the strongest of believers among the Christian community.

 While UFO’s and aliens are now a part of the mainstream entertainment cycle, it must be noted that the people releasing the information are also forming the things we believe about them; they have reserved that right and expect you to abide by whatever it is they dictate as facts.

 I need to make a notation here, and we need to understand UFO’s and alien’s are not unique for spreading the lies, but they are only one part of many means used to communicate false beliefs and demonic doctrines.  The message from these so-called “other worldly” beings are cousins to Ouija boards, tarot cards, palm readers, psychics, seances and even Satan worshipers.  It all depends which size and flavor appeal to you. They have something to meet almost every curiosity and level of interest.

 Remember, these beings have been at this for a very long time and have truckloads of experience on how to pull you in and deceive even the finest biblical student.  Use Caution; use extreme caution, remembering that the only true means of protection comes through God’s Holy Spirit and remaining grounded in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18).

 Within one lifetime, we’ve gone from “don’t you dare believe” into “Yes, believe, but only what we tell you.”  From death threats, if you speak of it into openly published documents for all to review.  How can this be?  Has anyone wondered how it could change so much in so short a time?

 Seeing how the official narrative for UFO’s has not stayed on track, let’s take a look at something that never changed and has never wavered, shall we?  Our observation and diligent study are required in order to remain stable and grounded.  We are to seek out knowledge and be informed.

•  “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16).
•  “But if they do not listen, they perish by the sword and die without knowledge” (Job 36:12).
•  “He dies for a lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is lead astray” (Proverbs 5:23).
•  “The lips of the righteous feed many but fools die for a lack of sense” (Proverbs 10:21).
•  “My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me.  And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children” (Hosea 4:6).

 God’s Word tells us we are to be aware, to have knowledge and not to reject the evidence that is right in front of us.  It clearly is up to Christians living by the Word to spread this knowledge before the deception is fully employed and official disclosure is made.

  If you’re aware of this deception, please make sure others know of it also.  If not, please take the time to study it.  There is a major event coming that will forever change our world system, and it can’t be far off.  When we see the other events happening globally and the patterns of how they follow a biblical outline, it becomes obvious we are the last generation which will experience this global deception.

  If you’re born-again, it will not include you; but it will impact others you may know that are not yet received their free pardon for their sins.  It is up to us to warn others of this scheme before it happens so they have an educated chance for survival during the toughest time the earth will ever know.

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