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The Tribulation Network
The Mother of all Conspiracies An article by Kenneth Uptegrove July 2007 Satan is the “mother” of all conspiracies. Since he does not have a heaven or hell or hope or happiness to offer us, he also has no religion or truth to offer. So over the millennia he has spawned—or mothered—hundreds of counterfeit, conspiratorial religions and philosophical systems. He is a cunning tyrant whose whole existence is given over to hating, deceiving, and destroying us. The sole purpose of spawning these lies is to set in place his powerful one-world antichrist system. The best way to hide the source and intent of the mother conspiracy (conspirator) is to spawn a dozen daughter conspiracies that (unwittingly and unknowingly) front for, or create a diversion for the mother conspiracy. The mother conspiracy can stay in the background, never showing her hand, but forever manipulating all her daughters. Even speaking of them as a mother and her daughters is deceptive. The truth is, these conspiracies are of their father—Satan (John 8:44). These conspiracies are actually diverse groups that disagree with each other over many issues, but they have one thing in common. They have more unity and more oneness in the antichrist spirit than the Church presently does in the Spirit of Christ; and they have had it for a long time. They are united in one common purpose, one powerful force against Christ and the Kingdom of God. Though there may exist different streams within the Church, as long as each stream leads to the same River, we are joined in purpose. The Scripture Reading For This Article 2 Timothy 3
2 Peter 3there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. 5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
Psalms 33
10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. 17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. 18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
Psalms 34 7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.
Satan's Ultimate Goal Satan's ultimate goal is to disrupt and destroy all social, political, and economic systems on Earth by putting into place dozens of competing systems. Out of the resulting chaos, fear, and mistrust, he plans to set in place a one-world social, economic, and political system that collectively will become his one-world system. This antichrist system will be brilliant! It will work wonders! And a vast majority of the world’s people will welcome it—for a while. It will not prevail!What I am about to show you comes out of my 2.5 years of training in church history, and as a computer professional since 1965.What Will The One-World Religion Be? Now, let’s go another direction for a minute. The Bible speaks of a one-world religion that will deceive people of every religion on earth in the latter part of the last days. But I think this religion has ALWAYS been the world religion. What can that religion be? It is highly improbable, and seemingly inconceivable that any existing religion (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jewish or Christianity, etc.) could convert the whole world to its doctrine, but religions such as Islam would like to force all living humans into submission to their religion. That will be the goal of this false religion, not to convert, but force us to need them in order to survive. How can that be done? Most people of every religion on earth espouse one religion but live another, and the Bible identifies this religion as: The love of money, and the power it brings (to dominate and survive). In a word: Self. Christians whose subliminal God is money shows that they can be seduced and drawn from God. Since the love of money is the world religion, God will cast down this false God, this idol of worship. Therefore it should not surprise us that a worldwide depression is imminent. I think that Bill Clinton (when running for president) was a prophet to the antichrist system/religion when he said, “it is the economy, stupid!” I think the antichrist system is so subtle, so subversive, so wise, but so powerful —all at the same time— that very few are aware of it’s existence. This religion has been around since Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden. A religion is anything you love, admire, and devote most of your attention to. Self-preservation —the survival instinct— is so basic to human nature that we don't think about it, or write about it, or preach sermons on it. That is why the one-world religion can be described as a subliminal, subconscious religion—the perfect conspiracy. We treasure, and are driven, by the gratuitous instinct to survive; and that can be defined as a subliminal, invisible religion. Way too many Christians vote their pocketbook and for the power to dominate. Look at what is generally called Bible believing Christians. They appear to be zealous in their faith, yet way too many vote in diametric contradiction to the Word of God when they vote their pocketbook and forget that they are also voting for abortion, the homosexual agenda, anti-Americanism, and socialism (i.e., the most antichrist and liberal of political candidates). . In other words, when we lose our economic security, we also lose our freedom, and are forced to survive any way we can. I called Bill Clinton a prophet because his, “It’s the economy, stupid” prophecy was fulfilled. The nation believed him... and his subliminal, one-world religion message of self-preservation. I think a world leader is coming who will exploit this self-preservation instinct and will bring this religion to its logical conclusion. And if possible, even some of the very elect will be deceived by this appeal to their pocketbook and personal security. On the one hand this is a gloom and doom message, but on the other hand this is the age (the days just prior to the Second Coming) when the church will come forth in her greatest power, glory, and victory. More on that in a minute… The Adolph Hitler Model The cruel, demented leadership of Adolph Hitler probably directly resulted in more death and destruction than any other single individual in history. The name Hitler will forever be one of the most ugly scars on human history. However, even Churchill acknowledged that if Hitler had died in 1938, he would have been considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
When Hitler came to power, Germany was suffering under some of the worst economic and political conditions a nation has suffered during modern times. There was between fifty and seventy-five percent unemployment. The government was bankrupt, and the German Mark fell to an exchange rate of actually being worthless. Mobs ruled the streets, perversion was rampant, and the whole nation tottered on the brink of becoming a Soviet state. In just four years, Hitler not only balanced the budget; he paid off the national debt while building the most powerful economy in the world. He brought employment to near one hundred percent. He restored Germany’s national dignity, and built the most powerful army in the world. He also drove pornography and other forms of perversion from the land. There has never been such a transformation of a country in the history of the world. Most of the church in Germany was so fooled by Hitler that they helped establish his power base, with some church leaders actually calling him “a messiah.” Are we doomed to keep repeating history because we fail to learn from history?
Why The World Will Accept 2 Kings 17:33, "They feared the Lord, but served their own gods."
When it comes down to choosing between death and survival, the survival instinct in all of us will compel many to overrule our social, economic, political, and religious belief system. Most people will choose to survive at any cost. If possible, even professing believers may choose survival over death, perhaps for the sake of their children. Look at the Joseph scenario. By the time the seven years of famine were over, ALL the people chose to sell themselves as slaves of Pharaoh for wheat to survive on. But fortunately, Joseph was benevolent.
How might Satan accomplish this seemingly impossible goal of world domination?
A Massive World-Wide Depression Is Coming (i.e., The Mother Of All Depressions) If you had asked an Amish man during the last depression how he and the Amish community was fairing, he would have asked, “What depression?” Many people lost everything during the last depression and some committed suicide, but others made a fortune. There is a way to not only survive and live well, but in past depressions you could actually make a fortune if you planned ahead properly. During the last depression a lot of people who lived off the land (farmers), and had no debt, came through with very little loss. But the federal government and some banks were able to file foreclosure on millions of houses and acres of land. After the depression was over they were then able to rent, lease, or sell all these holdings and made a vast fortune off of them. In recent years David Wilkerson has been warning us about this coming depression, and wrote two excellent books on the subject. They are titled:
Long before Wilkerson wrote those books I was teaching that a massive worldwide depression is coming. It could be so severe that there will be no paycheck for anyone, not even the military, police, or government officials.
In my lifetime, America has gone through a depression and several wars. Three of those wars were on this continent. And even as you read this message, millions of Christians in China and other nations are under terrible tribulation, persecution, and martyrdom this very day. In my lifetime around one million Christians have been martyred. To say another war or depression can't happen in America is not being realistic. But to say we should prepare for such an eventuality ... as best we can ... is realistic. Consider this scenario. Let’s say that the foolishness of the world system causes a major depression that the Antichrist can take advantage of. But let’s say God complicates Satan’s plans and makes the depression much worse by bringing on several “natural disasters.” Look at the damage Katrina and Mt. St. Helen did to our economy. Deadly flue epidemics, hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes, droughts, floods, tsunamis, terrorist attacks, and wars can cause an economic disaster. National debt and unemployment due to manufacturing going to other countries, or a combination of all the above could cause an economic collapse. Put the domino effect into play with enough dominos falling—tink-tink-tink—and we have the potential to bring down the world economy…the worst depression in history. Under such conditions there would be little to no money for food or gas. Total anarchy can potentially reign in many areas for a few months until local (National Guard, Para-military groups?) leaders can bring order to their areas, and then begin to rebuild the nation. Millions could possibly die pitiful deaths in the USA and the world because they were not ready for such a disaster, and felt like they had no warning whatsoever. The warning signs were ignored. How could a worldwide economic depression further Satan’s plans for planet Earth? Consider these possibilities:
If God complicates their plans (Psalms 33:10-20) and makes the depression much worse by bringing on several “natural disasters,” that could thwart the Antichrist's ability to:
This is all speculation, and a lot of writers will disagree with me. The point I hope to make is, we need to know how to pray, how to vote, and how to prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually for the age we are coming into. In short, Americans needs to turn to God. A New Monetary System I believe this is the time a false savior will come on the scene to restore the economy with a new monetary system. I predict that this monetary system will be digital money in individual bank accounts that can be accessed on the world-wide-web (WWW). Since this digital money is not backed up with anything but faith in the system (much like our paper money today), a huge amount of credits in these personal accounts can be provided to every household on earth. For a while we can all buy, sell, and trade using this miraculous monetary system…until the world economy is stable again. As with any Internet provider, a contract and password will be needed. And after the economy is restored, the password can evolve into "the mark of the beast" (spoken of in the book of Revelation). So, what can we do to prepare ourselves (physically, mentally, and spiritually) for such a time?
I Say it is Time to Prepare For Hard Times I borrowed this quote from Rick Joyner. He said, "Just as true warriors run to the sound of battle, not away from it, there are Kingdom messengers who will not run from disaster and problems, but to them. They will not shrink back from any level of chaos, but rather bring order and peace to it. As the world continues to fall apart, they will stand on solid ground, and in due time begin to draw the attention of the world because of it. These will not lose their peace in the midst of any threat or problem because they will have built their lives on the Kingdom that cannot be shaken by anything happening on the earth. Their peace will calm many storms. One of the basic characteristics of those whose lives have been established on the Kingdom of God, is that they will have peace and come alive, even thriving during times of trouble. This is because they have been prepared to live in the greatest time of trouble the world has ever known. They prepared by building their lives on the Kingdom, not on the things of this world that are so easily shaken." Many Christians are being called to prepare for such a time by way of a self-sufficient Christian community that does not need to buy, sell, or trade to live comfortably. And most importantly, such communities can serve as a refugee camp. The Amish have lived a self-sufficient (outside the system) lifestyle for centuries, and we can expand upon their model (even though we are not Amish) to receive hurting people.
WHY: The Lord disciplines those whom He loves, and great discipline will come upon the United States because of God's love for our nation. The ArkHaven Christian community anticipates the coming of troubled times happening BEFORE the official "Great Tribulation" comes. As I said earlier, millions of Christians in China and other nations are under terrible tribulation and persecution and martyrdom on this very day. To say it can't happen in America is not being realistic. But to say we should prepare for such an eventuality as best we can is realistic. It will take a lot of Godly wisdom to know what to prepare for, and how to prepare for it. Understanding how to prepare will take Christians like you receiving a revelatory word from God, and then being obedient to move on the direction God has given you. I (Kenneth Uptegrove) am reporting on what my wife (Lora) and I feel God has shown us, and many others. HOW: Providing our own food, water, power and septic system, such as....
WHERE: In the North West corner of Arkansas, preferably in either Washington or Benton county. To read more about this concept and plan for Christian Community go to www.arkhaven.org/arkhaven_christian_community.htm . This website shows a map that locates other ideal areas in the continental USA to establish a community like ours, and to find a lot more information than this article contains. PROTECTION: The first question that always comes up is, how do we intend to protect our campus from marauders. We will depend upon the Lord for His divine protection and provision as He promised Moses, Joseph, Noah, and many others. There will be no barbwire fences, and gun towers, or armed guards in uniform. No David Koresh compound stuff. And since we are solidly main stream Evangelical, there will be no Jim Jones stuff. We will welcome all who come needing help, therefore there will be no need for anyone to feel like they need to kill us and take over the campus. BIBLE PRECEDENT: These precedents need little introduction.
IN CONCLUSION: No matter what your or my eschatology is, the scenario I have presented to you today, will prove to be accurate—but not exact. As always, we will need to hear from God, and be obedient to His instructions on a daily basis, rather than depending on an eschatological teaching or some leader we look up to. Not all Christians will be called to join a Christian community. David Wilkerson talks about other callings in the two books I mentioned earlier. But we all must ask God if what was said in this article is from Him or not. And if you sense that God is telling you, “Yes, it is,” then you need to ask Him what He would have you do to prepare for this coming time. to read more about how the ArkHaven Christian Community of Intentional Neighbors will be organized.
Kenneth
Uptegrove
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