The motives and actions of some of the American Founders were influenced by biblical prophecy. This perspective so shaped America, from the first colonies until this time, that it is not possible to understand America without understanding why and how these prophecies did this. This is a general overview of them, but we can expound on them in more detail in later Briefs as needed to better understand the course of American history.

         The prophecies of Scripture are unique in human history. No other religion, philosophy, or worldview has anything to compare with them....

     We have come to the time when the distinctions between God’s ways and the ways of those who reject and resist Him are clear. Biblical prophecy calls this time “the Valley of Decision.” With the distinctions made clear to all, every individual and every nation will either make the choice to follow God or side with His enemies. There will be no middle ground for anyone.

     Jesus said in Matthew 12:30, “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters.” This has been true since Jesus walked...

         In biblical prophecy the end of this age is called “the great and terrible day of The Lord.” How is it both “great” and “terrible”? It will be great for some and terrible for others. One of the purposes for these Briefs is so that we can be sure to be on the “great” side. However, this implies that it will be either, with no in-between. There is no middle ground in the ultimate battle between good and evil. We will all choose which side we are on. 

         Biblical prophecy has proven sure and accurate, and it...

         It is America’s nature and calling to be a healing nation. This is why Americans are usually the first to respond with aid after a disaster anywhere in the world. After World War II, instead of subjecting our enemies to servitude and harsh reparations, America helped to rebuild and restore them. Can anything like this be found with any other nation in history? 

         As a South American leader once said, “The fastest way for any country to prosper is to go to war with America, surrender quickly, and then wait for...

         There are civilizations, cultures, philosophies, religions, and economies that have been juxtaposed as opposites. Much of human history is about the conflicts between these opposites. To live during one of the great battles of such ultimate powers is to have a seat in one of the great classrooms of human knowledge and for understanding human nature. We are in perhaps the greatest of all such classrooms now.  

         This is not to imply that we are here just to be observers. If we are the salt and light we are called to be we will make...