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Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, August 16, 2021, and this is Episode #28 of Series 2021. This episode is titled “Have We Passed the Point of No Return?”
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As I talk with people from all over the country and, indeed, all over the world, I am hearing the same question: Have we reached the point of no return? Frankly, I think that, not only have we reached it, but we have also passed beyond it.
On what basis do I say this? I say it on the basis of God’s prophecies as found in the Holy Scriptures.
The Bible speaks of several things that will happen shortly before the return of Jesus Christ and the end of this world as we know it. These things include the following:
1. Earthquakes, pestilence, famine, rumors of war. All of these things have been happening in greater number and in greater intensity in the last few years. While earthquakes, pestilence, famine, and wars have occurred throughout the history of the world, what makes this time different is that they are all occurring at once with greater frequency. In other words, they are converging.
2. The formation of a coalition among Russia, Turkey, and Iran. The Bible tells us that this coalition will be formed shortly before these three countries invade Israel to take control of its oil and gas supply. The Bible refers to this event as the Ezekiel 38 War because it is prophesied in the 38th chapter of the Book of Ezekiel. Make no mistake. Russia, Turkey, and Iran hate Israel and are set on destroying her.
3. Increasing talk about the building of the Third Temple. This is the temple in which, during the seven-year period of horror called the Tribulation, the AntiChrist will perform what the Bible calls “the abomination of desolation.” While the Jews believe that the AntiChrist is their long-awaited Messiah, he will offer a sacrifice–possibly of a pig–in the Temple, thereby revealing to the Jews that he is a false Messiah. At the shocking realization that the AntiChrist is not their Messiah but is out to destroy them, the Jews will then flee to Petra, a town in Jordan that God has prepared to protect His people.
4. The rapid loss of freedom. The New World Order (NWO) has as its purpose the subjugation of the entire world under the power and tyranny of a few. Out of this subjugation will arise the AntiChrist as predicted in the Bible. This subjugation is already in progress, and its chief tool is fear. When people fear, they will comply with the dictates of tyranny. And when they comply with the dictates of tyranny, they will be enslaved.
This is what is happening in the world today. People are paying a high price for safety and security. They are paying the price of their very freedom. And all because of fear.
5. The Rapture. The Rapture is that instant in time in which Jesus Christ will appear in the sky to take away those who follow Him. Only His followers will be able to see Him when He appears. The Rapture will occur before the Tribulation, because God has not appointed the followers of Christ to wrath, but to glory. HALLELUJAH!
What God says in His Word must happen. God forewarned us about these days and told us that when we see these signs, we can know that the return of Christ is near.
So, what should you do? The first thing you need to do is repent of your sin and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. Only those who have done so will escape the horrific seven years of the Tribulation. It will be a time of supreme dictatorship and loss of freedom and terrible, terrible suffering.
Already we are witnessing clear signs of what it will be like during the Tribulation. We now hear talk of vaccine passports without which people will not be able to travel, do business in certain places, etc. While this vaccine passport is not the mark of the beast, it is, I believe, the precursor to the Mark of the Beast, without which anyone who does not worship the AntiChrist will not be permitted to buy or sell. Listen to these words from Revelation 3: 16-17: “He [the AntiChrist] required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.” And we know that number as 666. Friends, we are nearly there with this vaccine passport requirement and the soon-to-come universal vaccine mandate.
So, the first thing you need to do is to repent of your sin and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.The next thing you should do after you repent and accept Christ as your Savior is to tell others to do the same. Jesus Christ is the only One Who can save us. He is our only hope in these increasingly dark days.
If you do not yet know Jesus, I invite you to receive Him now. Pray this simple prayer with me:
Lord Jesus, I need You. I needYou in my life to sav eme. So I now invite You into my life, and I receive You as my personal Savior and the Lord of my life. Thank You for forgiving me and bringing me into Your family. Thank You for saving me. Thank You for giving me eternal life. I pray this in Your Name. Amen.
If you sincerely prayed this prayer, please write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com. I would like to send you a free e-booklet that will help you get started in your walk with Christ. I also encourage you to get yourself a Bible and read it every single day. The Bible is God’s love letter to you, His manual for your life. In the Bible, God reveals Who He is, and He teaches you how to live.
Finally, ask the Lord to lead you to the church of His choice for you where you can learn about Him and have fellowship and encouragement with other Christ-Followers. It is critically important in these last days to fellowship with other believers who are mature in Christ and who can guide you as you grow in Him.
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Now Available for Purchase: Dr. MaryAnn’s latest novel, Miracle in Milan.
When a young, female auditor discovers evidence that the man she loves is an embezzler, she must choose between ruining him or ruining herself.
Amy Torelli, Chief Auditor for New York City-based Enson Pharmaceuticals, is assigned to audit the books of Enson’s Italian branch in the enchanting city of Milan, Italy. Having made an inner vow never to trust a man again because of her father’s betrayal, Amy finds herself falling in love with Enson Italia’s American-born Vice-President, Ted Masters. Will Ted be the one to cause her to break her inner vow?
Ted McMasters is on the run. A run from rejection. From himself. From God. Having been wounded by a father who made him feel worthless, and having been dumped by the woman he wanted to marry, Ted is determined to keep all women at bay. But will Amy Torelli be the reason he changes his mind?
Miracle in Milan
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THE IRON SAINT by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD
The Church in America is on the verge of a tremendous spiritual awakening, an awakening that will first be fueled by persecution unlike anything we have ever seen before in this land. Indeed, a prophetic word given in my home church during the month of November gave this warning to the Church: “Prepare for the fire of persecution!”
But the Church is not ready for this persecution. For the most part, the Church in America has been weak and lukewarm. Flabby and lazy. Consumed with the world and not with the things of God. As a result, the Church has been deceived and has subverted the divine order of things.
In THE IRON SAINT, Dr. MaryAnn Diorio seeks to help equip the saints for the work of true, integritous, and effective ministry. As a teacher in the Body of Christ, it is her burning desire to help correct this devastating error.
In THE IRON SAINT, Dr. Diorio has outlined a plan of action for strengthening the Church through uncompromising obedience to the Word of God. This plan of action is based on her own 50 years of walking with the Lord and being led by His Holy Spirit.
If you are a born-again believer and member of the Body of Christ, make this book a top reading priority.
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Check out these popular Winning with the Word podcasts below. You may also search for a particular topic in the search box at the top of the sidebar on this page.
__How Close Are We to the End?
__7 Signs That the Tribulation Is at Hand
Are you new to this blog? If so, what is the “Winning with the Word” blog and why will it bless you to read it?
“Winning with the Word” is a weekly blog that helps you to deal with the daily problems of life by using the Bible as your guide to solving them. The Word of God will make you a success in life!
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New Release! Dr. MaryAnn’s latest children’s book: Penelope Pumpernickel: Dynamic Detective
Are you looking for character-building books for your elementary school children? Books that are written from a Biblical worldview and that honor God’s Word? Then get your children a copy of each of the two books in my Penelope Pumpernickel Series of Chapter Books for Children. Click on the book cover to order below:
In this delightful series, your child will follow the adventures of eight-year-old Penelope Pumpernickel as she faces and overcomes the crazy problems caused by her homeschooling classmate, Grandville Ungerleider. Together with her sidekick and BFF, Tilly Mendoza, Penelope unravels mystery after mystery through humorous situations that will keep your child laughing on the edge of her seat and wanting more.
To order your copies of Books 1 and 2, click on the images to the left.
Now Available for Purchase: Dr. MaryAnn’s latest novel, Miracle in Milan.
When a young, female auditor discovers evidence that the man she loves is an embezzler, she must choose between ruining him or ruining herself.
Amy Torelli, Chief Auditor for New York City-based Enson Pharmaceuticals, is assigned to audit the books of Enson’s Italian branch in the enchanting city of Milan, Italy. Having made an inner vow never to trust a man again because of her father’s betrayal, Amy finds herself falling in love with Enson Italia’s American-born Vice-President, Ted Masters. Will Ted be the one to cause her to break her inner vow?
Ted McMasters is on the run. A run from rejection. From himself. From God. Having been wounded by a father who made him feel worthless, and having been dumped by the woman he wanted to marry, Ted is determined to keep all women at bay. But will Amy Torelli be the reason he changes his mind?
Miracle in Milan
PRINT FORMAT
THE IRON SAINT by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD
The Church in America is on the verge of a tremendous spiritual awakening, an awakening that will first be fueled by persecution unlike anything we have ever seen before in this land. Indeed, a prophetic word given in my home church during the month of November gave this warning to the Church: “Prepare for the fire of persecution!”
But the Church is not ready for this persecution. For the most part, the Church in America has been weak and lukewarm. Flabby and lazy. Consumed with the world and not with the things of God. As a result, the Church has been deceived and has subverted the divine order of things.
In THE IRON SAINT, Dr. MaryAnn Diorio seeks to help equip the saints for the work of true, integritous, and effective ministry. As a teacher in the Body of Christ, it is her burning desire to help correct this devastating error.
In THE IRON SAINT, Dr. Diorio has outlined a plan of action for strengthening the Church through uncompromising obedience to the Word of God. This plan of action is based on her own 50 years of walking with the Lord and being led by His Holy Spirit.
If you are a born-again believer and member of the Body of Christ, make this book a top reading priority.
_________________________________
Check out these popular Winning with the Word podcasts below. You may also search for a particular topic in the search box at the top of the sidebar on this page.
__How Close Are We to the End?
__7 Signs That the Tribulation Is at Hand
Are you new to this blog? If so, what is the “Winning with the Word” blog and why will it bless you to read it?
“Winning with the Word” is a weekly blog that helps you to deal with the daily problems of life by using the Bible as your guide to solving them. The Word of God will make you a success in life!
AN INVITATION TO YOU: To subscribe to Winning with the Word, click here.
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Copyright 2000-2021 by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. All Rights Reserved. This article may not be published or printed in any form whatsoever without the written permission of Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. You may contact her at info@maryanndiorio.com to request permission.
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