GOD’S TWO WITNESSES ARE COMING SOON

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God’s Two Witnesses have Super-Powers. God will send the Two Witnesses to warn the world; and, in order to authenticate their message they will have out-of-this-world abilities. They will use their powers to testify of the coming King. “I will give power to my Two Witnesses … (Revelation 11: 3) And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner (Revelation 11: 5). These have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire (Revelation 11: 6).

For a period of forty-two months, the Two Witnesses will call down fire, stop the rain, turn waters into blood, and essentially trash the earth.

In the end, because man by and large rejects the message of the Two (Revelation 16: 11), and will “not receive the love of the truth that they might be saved … God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness” (2 Thessalonians 2: 10– 12). Just as Pharaoh rejected the many proofs, so too the world will reject the truth of the Two, and instead, in a delusional state will accept Satan’s lie— that he is here to help fight the Two agents of the malevolent Creator who only wants to limit their freedom and enslave them.

In the Satan inspired movie, Prometheus, one member of an advanced humanoid race eons ago sacrificially released his DNA into earth’s water, thereby becoming the father of humanity. When a group travels to the creators’ planet, they discover the creators intend to harm us. The Two Witnesses could easily be seen in the light of agents of the cold aliens rather than those of a loving God who is concerned about his creation. After 3.5 years of their fire, drought and attacks, the world will be exhausted, disheartened and in financial ruin, as described by Isaiah: “The new wine fails, the vine languishes, all the merry-hearted sigh” (Isaiah 24: 7). … Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it (Isaiah 24: 9). The city of confusion is broken down; every house is shut up, so that none may go in (Isaiah 24: 10). There is a cry for wine in the streets, all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone (Isaiah 24: 11).

For forty-two months, Earth’s greatest militaries with their most advanced weapons have been humbled; one third of ships including super tankers and massive cargo ships (Revelation 8: 9) are destroyed; one third of the fish dead; one third of trees devastated by drought and fire, and starvation is setting in for many. The world will be in desperate straits— desperate to find a solution to be rid of the Two. While some will consider the message of the Two and repent, many others will dig in their heels, like Pharaoh who did not repent when the God of heaven and earth sent witnesses and judgment.

The next post will be titled: “Why Will the World Reject the Message of God’s Two Supernatural Witnesses?

REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY AND ANTISEMITISM

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Throughout history, theology has not only shaped Church doctrines but has also deeply influenced social and political ideas, national policies, and public opinion. Among the theological systems that have had far-reaching consequences, replacement theology stands out for its historical and ongoing influence on the development of antisemitism.

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) remains one of the most influential voices in Western Christianity. He spiritualised the promises made to Israel, arguing that the Church was the “New Israel.” Augustine’s City of God posited that the Jews were a witness people – preserved only to confirm the truth of Scripture, but without any divine favour or future.

This “doctrinal de-Judaising” of Christianity, spearheaded by Augustine and cemented by the medieval Church, fed into the bloodstream of Western Christian thought for over a millennium.

If Augustine sowed the seeds, Martin Luther (1483–1546) watered them with toxic rhetoric. Early in his career, Luther advocated kindness toward Jews in the hope of converting them. But when Jews rejected his overtures, Luther’s tone shifted drastically. In his infamous tract “On the Jews and Their Lies” (1543), Luther wrote:

“What shall we Christians do with this rejected and condemned people, the Jews?… I advise that their synagogues be set on fire…”

Luther’s writings went beyond theological speculation. They were political and social prescriptions. His ideas formed the theological backdrop for centuries of German antisemitism. The Third Reich found in Luther a useful ideological ally, quoting him in Nazi propaganda to justify their genocidal policies.

Dispensationalism: A Biblical Defence of Israel

By the mid-19th century, a corrective theological movement arose that affirmed that God has distinct plans for Israel and the Church. This system – sometimes called dispensationalism – insists on a literal interpretation of Scripture, particularly Old Testament prophecy.

This doctrine, broadly understood, is not new. It has had high-profile supporters all throughout Church history, including Irenaeus and Tertullian.

Dispensationalists argue that the promises made to Abraham (Genesis 12, 15, 17), David (2 Samuel 7), and the prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) concerning the land, the throne, and a restored Israel are irrevocable and non-redefinable. These promises have not been fulfilled spiritually in the Church, but await literal fulfilment.

The rebirth of the modern state of Israel in 1948 is seen not as a political accident but as a prophetic milestone. Dispensationalists point to passages like Ezekiel 36–37, Isaiah 66:8, and Zechariah 12–14 to argue that Israel’s return to the land is a foretaste and beginning of the final chapter in God’s redemptive history.

By affirming Israel’s ongoing covenantal role, dispensationalism combats antisemitism at its root. If the Jewish people are central to God’s plan, then persecuting them is an affront to God Himself.

Theological Consequences and Moral Responsibility

Ideas have consequences. When churches teach that the Jewish people are irrelevant to God’s plan, it inevitably influences the moral compass of their followers. This theology has real-world consequences, including:

  • The legitimisation of antisemitic ideologies.
  • Apathy toward Jewish suffering.
  • Opposition to the modern state of Israel.
  • The loss of biblical literacy regarding prophecy.

Dispensationalism, despite being mocked by so-called theological elites, offers a necessary corrective. It upholds a high view of Scripture, recognises God’s sovereign plan for Israel and fosters a theological posture that defends, rather than demonises, the Jewish people. As a result, it insists on the necessity and priority of proclaiming the gospel to them (Romans 1:16).

Reclaiming a Biblical Theology of Israel

Christians must return to a biblical theology that respects the literal promises of God. Romans 11 offers a rebuke to replacement theology:

“Has God cast away His people? Certainly not!… For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:1, 29)

Paul anticipates and rejects the idea that Israel has been permanently rejected. The olive tree metaphor reveals that Gentile believers are grafted in—but the natural branches (Israel) will be grafted in again. Replacement theology too often skips this chapter, or spiritualises it beyond recognition.

The Church must repent of its arrogance and recognise that Israel remains central to God’s redemptive plan. This plan is not based on their righteousness, but because of God’s unchanging covenantal promises. The prophet Ezekiel, who wrote much about Israel’s unrighteousness, affirmed:

“This is what the Lord God says: It is not for your sake that I will act, house of Israel, but for my holy name, which you profaned among the nations where you went.” (Ezekiel 36:22)

Conclusion

The history of antisemitism is not merely a story of cultural prejudice – it is also a story of bad theology. Replacement theology, shaped by Augustine and exacerbated by Luther, laid the ideological groundwork for centuries of Jewish persecution. Its failure to recognise the ongoing role of Israel in God’s plan has had catastrophic consequences, including complicity in the Holocaust and ongoing antisemitic rhetoric today.

In contrast, dispensationalism stands as a prophetic voice, reminding the Church that God’s promises are irrevocable and that Israel’s modern restoration is not an accident but a divine appointment.

If antisemitism is indeed a “doctrine of devils,” then it has often been dressed in the robes of religious respectability. The Church must repent, realign its theology with Scripture, and embrace the whole counsel of God – including His plans for Israel. Anything less is not only theologically deficient but morally reprehensible.

This post is taken from thr article: Doctrines of Devils: Replacement Theology, Antisemitism, and the Prophetic Destiny of Israel by Peter Bain, 1 August 2025, The Daily Declaration.

THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT

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“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Psalms 19:7-11

AS THE WORLD REJECTS GOD’S VALUES LAWLESSNESS ABOUNDS

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Youth crime and violence are on the rise across Australia. A recent article in The Guardian reads, 

The state’s overall offence rate has increased by 15% but youth crime has seen an even bigger increase.

“Youth offending also continues to grow, with crimes committed by children aged 10 to 17 up 17.9%. It is the second quarter in a row that youth crime rates have reached record levels. Police said children (10 – 17 yrs) only accounted for 13.1% of all offenders, but they were overrepresented in serious and violent crimes such as robberies (63.1%), aggravated burglaries (46%) and car theft (26.9%).”

A study in the USA called “Father Absence and Youth Incarceration” showed that boys who are fatherless from birth are three times more likely to go to jail than peers from intact families.  While boys who do not see their father depart until they are 10 to 14 years old are over two times more likely to go to jail than peers from intact families.

Interestingly, Dr Pat Fagan showed that states in the USA with a lower percentage of single-parent families, on average, had lower rates of juvenile crime. State-by-state analysis indicated that, in general, a 10 per cent increase in the number of children living in single-parent homes (including divorces) accompanied a 17 per cent increase in juvenile crime.

Fagan, in his article, “The Real Root Causes of Violent Crime: The Breakdown of Marriage, Family, and Community”, demonstrates the correlation between marriage and fatherhood and what the absence of both does to our children. Among married two-parent families, whether white or black, the crime rate was very low. The capacity and determination to maintain stable married relationships, not race, was the pivotal factor. Chaotic, broken communities resulted from chaotic, broken families.

Rejecting God’s ordinance for marriage: one man and one woman for life so they become one flesh (Genesis 2:24), is why we no longer have stable God fearing homes.

Jesus tells us what end times families will do: “And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” Mark 13:12

“Victoria’s crime rate surges with young offenders contributing to record arrests”.

The state’s overall offence rate has increased by 15% but youth crime has seen an even bigger increase.

“Youth offending also continues to grow, with crimes committed by children aged 10 to 17 up 17.9%. It is the second quarter in a row that youth crime rates have reached record levels. Police said children (10 – 17 yrs) only accounted for 13.1% of all offenders, but they were overrepresented in serious and violent crimes such as robberies (63.1%), aggravated burglaries (46%) and car theft (26.9%).”

WHO WILL YOU ALIGN WITH, SATAN’S ALIEN/DEMONIC DECEPTION OR WITH JESUS AND GOD’S WORD?

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Biblical end times prophecies are being fulfilled at an increasing rate (like birth pains) just as Jesus predicted.

“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.” Matthew 24:7-8

The world is being prepared for demons presenting themselves as saviours of the human race. One only has to see the number of movies and video games of aliens presenting themselves as good guys, here to help the human race.

Even more important: “UFO’s and Aliens were seen and being described in the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Nothing has changed. All we have is better technical equipment, like video on aircraft, so we can pick things up easier; that’s why they are being seen more. We are saying you’ve got to start preparing people for a massive psychological change, whether it’s now or six months or a year’s time. Everything is pointing to ET or non-humans … Seventy years of past history would say they’ve been here all that time, they’re not a threat.” Taken from: The Extra-terrestrial Species Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Greys, Reptilians, Hybrids, and Nordics (MUFON) Publisher: MUFON, Publication Date: January 1st, 2021, By Craig Campobasso. He claims at least half of the eighty-two extraterrestrial races he has assembled in the book, are indistinguishable from humans and are peaceful.

While God has given Satan free rein to perform his dastardly deeds, and given each person the freedom to choose his destiny, God always remains in control. Right on God’s schedule and according to his omniscient plan, when wickedness comes up before God’s face (Genesis 19:13), God’s sends his eleventh-hour witness of the judgment and devastation about to come upon the earth. Noah, “a preacher of righteousness” (2 Peter 2: 5), was a witness before the judgment of the flood; Lot was as a witness to Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Peter 2: 6-7); and again, Jonah witnessed to Nineveh (John 1: 2). So too, it will be when Mystery Babylon’s “sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities” (Rev. 18: 5). Therefore, when God decides it is time, and Jesus breaks the first seal, God will send the Two Prophets to the world to witness with signs and wonders of what is coming. Shortly thereafter, Satan will launch his countermove. His decades of UFO-stage-setting will come into focus and take on a new relevance. The UFO/ alien disclosure will be to the Two Witnesses what Pharaoh’s magicians were to Moses and Aaron. So Moses and Aaron went into Pharaoh, and they did so, just as the LORD commanded. And Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent (Exodus 7: 10). But Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers; so the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments (Exodus 7: 11). And Pharaoh’s heart grew hard, and he did not heed them, as the LORD had said (Exodus 7: 13). When Moses and Aaron gave witness of God’s intentions to Pharaoh’s court, their powerful message was not heeded because Satan had previously installed his counterfeits; Today, the idea of directed panspermia, the thousands of UFO sightings, alien abductions, etc. are the modern equivalent to Pharaoh’s court, installed beforehand so the world will not heed the message of the Two Witnesses despite their supernatural powers.

Time is short you need to decide to whom you will submit your life. Will it be to God by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour or to Satan and his Antichrist. Your eternal destiny will be decided by your choice – the new Heaven and new Earth or the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20:15 and 21:1-3)

ISRAEL WILL RULE ALL OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD

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If only the world knew that the tiny nation of Israel is the nation God established for His purposes and in the not too distant future it will finally fulfill its destiny when Jesus returns to destroy the Antichrist’s army at the battle of Armageddon. Jesus will then set up His Millennial Kingdom from a reconstructed Jerusalem on the highest mountain of the world.

Jerusalem in the Millennium on the highest mountain. During the time God pours out His wrath upon an unrepentant world with the Trumpet (Revelation 8:6-) and Bowl judgements (Revelation 16:1-), the topography of the world is changed.

“And every island fled away, and no mountains were to be found. And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.” Revelation 16:30

Thank goodness God told us in advance how the end times will play out for both Jews and Christians. It is a time of tribulation that escalates to great tribulation before God steps in and raptures the living Saints to heaven, but not before He raises the dead in Christ first.

Where do you stand with God? Proverbs 9:10 tells us that: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”, do you fear Him? You should as He hold your future in His hands. If you reject His wonderful offer of salvation through Jesus Christ then you will face His coming wrath, poured out with the Trumpet and Bowl judgements. I have given you the Scriptures outlining what is coming, Do you really want to face them?

The fifth Trumpet judgement: “Then from the smoke came locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any green plant or any tree, but only those people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. They were allowed to torment them for five months, but not to kill them, and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings someone. And in those days people will seek death and will not find it. They will long to die, but death will flee from them.” Revelation 9:3-6

Time is short, This is the most important decision you will ever make, Where you spend eternity is the outcome.

DISQUALIFIED FROM PRACTICING MEDICINE FOR EXPRESSING DEEPLY HELD RELIGIOUS VIEWS ON FACEBOOK

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Dr Jereth Kok Guilty of Professional Misconduct for Social Media Posts, Tribunal Rules, Kurt Mahlburg, 28 July 2025 NEWS

A landmark free speech case has found that Dr Jereth Kok’s Christian and conservative views disqualify him from medical practice, even though his social media posts weren’t directed at patients and most were shared with limited visibility.

In a 186-page ruling handed down last Tuesday, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) found that Dr Kok’s deeply held religious views, expressed on social media between 2008 and 2022, were sufficient grounds to indefinitely suspend him from the medical profession.

Dr Kok — who had no prior history of patient complaints or professional misconduct before his suspension — now faces a separate sanctions hearing in early 2026 that could result in the full cancellation of his medical license.

In Medical Board of Australia v Dr Jereth Kok, VCAT assessed 85 social media posts made by Dr Kok on topics ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage, sex change surgery for children, COVID-19 mandates and “conversion therapy” bans.

The Tribunal concluded that two-thirds of the posts “denigrated, demeaned and slurred” members of protected identity groups and other medical practitioners, and also contributed to vaccine hesitancy.

Featured among Dr Kok’s 54 incriminating posts were two articles from satirical news site The Babylon Bee, a Spectator Australia column authored by Moira Deeming, an open letter from the Australian Christian Lobby, an X post by children’s advocate Katy Faust, a link to the Ezekiel Declaration, comments left on Bill Muehlenberg’s website CultureWatch, and an article published at The Daily Declaration written by the author of this report.

Criticism of “Gender-Affirming Care” Penalised

Other posts cited in Dr Kok’s suspension took aim at so-called “gender-affirming care” — a protocol that can result in chemical and surgical castration, and that remains the subject of growing controversy and regulatory pushback around the world.

One involved a non-public Facebook repost of an article from The Spectator Australia, written by Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming and titled, “The cultural juggernaut of transgender ideology: not kids’ stuff”.

The Tribunal ruled that, by sharing Deeming’s article, Dr Kok “failed to behave professionally and courteously to other medical practitioners, as it referred to medical practitioners involved in the treatment of gender dysphoria as ‘mad scientists’ and engaging in transgender ideology”.

Another post, also shared with limited visibility, was a link to the Australian Christian Lobby’s “Open Letter to the Hon Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria”, to which Dr Kok added his own commentary:

Attention Victorian parents. One part of the diabolical ‘conversion or suppression’ bill that has received comparatively less attention: parents who try to STOP their child being sent away for bodily disfigurement will be charged with domestic violence. Yes, you read that right. Standing in the way of permanent bodily injury = violence. Sign this open letter to the Premier.

VCAT ruled that this post “failed to respect gender diversity” and was “denigrating, demeaning, disrespectful and derogatory to LGBTQI+ persons as it indicates that treatment for gender dysphoria is bodily disfigurement”.

Another post cited in the suspension of Dr Kok’s medical registration was an article he authored at Eternity News, formerly Australia’s flagship evangelical news website, titled “A Medical Perspective on Transgender”.

In ruling against Dr Kok, the Tribunal rejected his argument during cross-examination that gender dysphoria is a pathological or delusional belief analogous to other mistaken self-perceptions like anorexia nervosa. It also dismissed his claim that transgender identities are often shaped more by cultural trends and personal choice than irresistible feelings.

Jesus told us that in the last days persecution of Christians will increase because we hold to God’s values. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) found that Dr Kok’s deeply held religious views, expressed on social media between 2008 and 2022, were sufficient grounds to indefinitely suspend him from the medical profession.

“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:9-14

INTENSIFYING PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS

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Christianity is at risk of being “wiped out” in parts of the world due to intensifying persecution, the United Kingdom’s special envoy for freedom of religion or belief, David Smith, has warned. The British government is now targeting 10 countries as part of its revised foreign policy focus to defend this human right. Smith, the Labour Party MP for North Northumberland, made the remarks during a briefing at the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office.

Jesus was asked by His disciples: “What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24:3

Jesus response: “And you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:6-14

Smith, a Christian who previously worked with Tearfund and the Bible Society made no mention of the fact that what is unfolding fits with end times prophecies. but he did announced a new plan to prioritize Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in countries where religious minorities face repression or violence. Smith said the U.K. will focus on 10 countries, naming Vietnam, Algeria, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, China, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Iraq. He said these were selected because of the severity of need, the U.K.’s diplomatic ties and the possibility of making progress.

He added that persecution, carried out both by governments and social groups, can involve harassment by police, social ostracism, detention without cause, denial of citizenship, torture, attacks on places of worship and even killings, citing research by the Pew Research Centre. He cited recent data showing that 380 million Christians face persecution worldwide and warned, “Persecution on the basis of religion or belief, enacted by States themselves and social groups, is taking place on every continent in the world.” Smith called the U.K.’s commitment “a new chapter” in foreign policy and said freedom of religion was interlinked with other liberties, including freedom of speech, conscience and assembly. Of the 10 selected, only three — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan — are among the top 10 in the Open Doors World Watch List, which identifies countries where Christians are most severely persecuted. The worst offenders on that list, such as North Korea, Somalia and Yemen, are not among the U.K.’s current

The U.K. government’s FoRB strategy involves five strands. First, it aims to uphold international standards through bodies such as the U.N. and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Second, it will embed the issue into targeted bilateral diplomacy, encouraging individual missions to raise FoRB in foreign capitals. Third, the U.K. will strengthen international coalitions working on religious freedom. Fourth, the Foreign Office will incorporate FoRB into its mainstream human rights programming. The fifth strand involves collaboration with civil society groups working on interfaith respect and awareness. Speaking at the briefing, Lord Collins of Highbury, minister for human rights, said the U.K. has long believed that rights and the rule of law strengthen global prosperity and resilience. He said his office had already written to British heads of mission directing them to embed human rights, including FoRB, into all areas of diplomatic work. He cited the recent release of two individuals — Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala and Cuban Pastor Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo — as examples of successful British-supported advocacy.

“Only by working together can we build a world where everyone, everywhere, can live with dignity, free to believe — or not believe — without fear,” Lord Collins said. In April, during a debate, Smith said Britain’s diplomatic stance is informed by its own history, moving “from persecution to pluralism,” which he said provides credibility to advocate abroad. He described the U.K. as “uniquely well placed” to act in support of religious liberty, citing its legacy of legal rights and peaceful pluralism. The role of FoRB envoy was created following a 2019 report by then-Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, which found that Foreign Office staff lacked awareness of global religious persecution. The report led to recommendations that religious freedom be formally integrated into U.K. foreign policy. Smith argued that defending FoRB not only benefits persecuted communities but also those who engage in repression. He said FoRB could unlock new opportunities and freedoms for their nations to flourish and reaffirmed his commitment to press the U.K. government to act. Meanwhile, Christian Today noted that new research by Jersey Road PR has found that mainstream U.K. media rarely report on attacks against Christians globally.

DEALING WITH OPPOSITION TO THE WORK OF GOD

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The opposition Nehemiah received to rebuilding the ruined wall of the city of Jerusalem was intense.

“And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” Nehemiah 4:14

Nehemiah’s story reminds us that vision always invites opposition. It’s not a question of if resistance will come — it’s when. And like Nehemiah, we must be ready.

When Nehemiah first declared his intent to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, the opposition came swiftly. Sanballat and Tobiah mocked him, hoping to discourage the work before it began (Nehemiah 2:19). But Nehemiah didn’t waste energy arguing or defending himself. Instead, he declared boldly, “The God of heaven will give us success” (Nehemiah 2:20), and then he acted. His declaration was followed by the tangible obedience of God’s people, with priests and families taking up tools and rebuilding the gates and walls.

This is a key lesson for us: vision must be voiced, and faith must move our hands. When opposition comes early, our best weapon is conviction turned into action.

But opposition doesn’t only come at the beginning — it often intensifies midway. As the wall reached halfway, Nehemiah faced perhaps the most dangerous challenge yet: discouragement from within. The people grew weary, overwhelmed by the rubble. The enemies plotted to strike when no one was looking. It could have unravelled everything.

Nehemiah responded by pairing prayer with protection. He called on God, yes — but he also posted guards. He didn’t ignore the threat, nor did he allow fear to paralyse them. Then he stood before the people with this rallying cry: “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families” (Nehemiah 4:14).

That one verse contains the heart of godly leadership: a reminder of God’s greatness and a call to protect what matters most. It wasn’t just about the wall. It was about legacy, security, and God’s people stepping into their destiny.

Even after the wall was completed, Nehemiah wasn’t done with opposition. His enemies shifted tactics — no longer able to stop the work, they tried to steal his peace. They sent letters, spread gossip, and even used insiders to speak well of the enemy in Nehemiah’s presence (Nehemiah 6:17-19). Intimidation doesn’t always come as direct threat — it can be subtle, exhausting, persistent.

And yet, Nehemiah stood firm. The wall was completed in 52 days — a miracle by any measure — but the greater miracle was that Nehemiah remained unmoved in his purpose, even when the pressure shifted from external attack to internal erosion.

We must learn this pattern. At the start, we respond with declaration and action. In the middle, we must engage in prayer and protection. And after the victory, we stand in discernment and resolve, guarding the peace we’ve fought for.

This is not a one-time battle. Moses, Joseph, and even Jesus encountered wave after wave of resistance. It’s the nature of kingdom work. We are rebuilding in a time of spiritual vulnerability, but we are not without weapons. We’ve been given divine authority, heavenly wisdom, and the call to persevere.

As Nehemiah fought for the dignity of a people, we are called to fight for our families, our communities, and the moral fabric of our nation. Let us not grow weary. Let us not be caught off guard by resistance. The presence of opposition may be the clearest confirmation that we are doing what matters most.

God has begun a work through you — He will see it to completion.

WELCOME TO COUNTRY

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Welcome to Country is controversial. Deeply. It divides Australians by ancestry, not allegiance. And Albanese knows it. He just doesn’t care, which is foolish, and it may cost him dearly.

He called it a “a hand warmly and graciously extended,” a symbol of unity. But how is it unifying to be told, day in and day out, that you need permission to enter your own country? How is it respectful to redefine Australians as tenants on ancestral land they supposedly never had a right to?

This isn’t some harmless courtesy. It’s a rhetorical landmine, paving the way for treaty, reparations, land vetoes, and perpetual grievance. “Always was, always will be.”

That’s how the slogan goes. That the land upon which the nation of Australia was built has forever been and forever will be under Aboriginal ownership.

But that’s not history. Rather, it’s a political claim of ongoing Indigenous sovereignty, directly contradicting High Court precedent and undermining the very legitimacy of the Australian nation-state. The Crown’s sovereignty is the foundation of our law. And yet we now begin our parliamentary business by implying it never existed.

And Albanese calls this uncontroversial?

Australians Have Had Enough

Aboriginal woman and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price put it best: “Everyone’s getting sick of Welcome to Country.” It tells ordinary Australians they’re outsiders in the country they built, defended, and passed down through generations. The public agrees. Polling shows a clear majority now see these rituals as divisive.

A major poll of over 1,000 Australians conducted for the Institute of Public Affairs just last month confirms the shift: 56% of Australians now see Welcome to Country as divisive, while just 17% disagree. Fewer than one in three support the practice at events like ANZAC Day or sporting matches, and even among young Australians who normally support progressive fads, opinion is split.

Yet, despite the majority view, these rituals are conducted everywhere: before sports games, school assemblies, corporate webinars, and even weather forecasts. What used to be occasional is now obligatory. And like all forced rituals, its meaning has rotted into performance.

Let’s not pretend it’s “ancient” either. The modern Welcome to Country, body paint, didgeridoos, and scripted lines, is largely a 1970s invention, created by famous Australian Aboriginal Ernie Dingo and refined during the tourism boom.

And when we do these ceremonies, are we even sure that the so-called “traditional owners” are even the right one? Canberra’s “traditional ownership” is disputed between Ngunnawal and Ngambri groups, proving how shaky the whole edifice is. Look to just about any region in the country and I can show you warring groups of Aboriginals who claim that they are the rightful “traditional owners” over the other mob who claim the same thing.

The Financial — and Spiritual — Cost

If you’re Christian? Tough luck. Smoking ceremonies invoke spirits. They’re religious rites, not “cultural displays.” The Presbyterian Church has told its congregations not to participate. Yet we now open Parliament with them, as if the separation of church and state has been tossed into the firepit along with the gum leaves.

And the cost? It’s not just spiritual. The whole Welcome to Country farce also comes with a financial price tag. Freedom of Information documents show single ceremonies cost up to $6,600. Government departments are burning through taxpayer cash for smoke and theatre while remote schools rot and Indigenous literacy flatlines. One smoking ceremony could air-condition a classroom in Arnhem Land. But priorities, right?

Let’s not forget: Australians already voted on this nonsense. In the 2023 Voice referendum, they overwhelmingly rejected the entire race-based agenda. Sixty percent said no. Every state bar the ACT — the same bubble that hosts Parliament — voted it down.

But none of that matters to the elites. It’s not about truth. It’s about control. This is coercive speech. Refuse to recite it and you’re a bigot. Go along with it, and endorse a racial hierarchy where whitey is right at the bottom.

So when Albanese tells you there’s no controversy, he’s not speaking for you. He’s speaking to Canberra, to the elite, to the bureaucrats and boardrooms who recite the lines without believing them.

What we need is a national reset.

Start our events with this: “We gather as free and equal citizens of one Australia.”

And then acknowledge those who have fought and died for our nation.

No smoke. No spirits. No submission.

That’s unity. That’s patriotism. That’s truth.

And that, Prime Minister, is not controversial.

This post is taken from an article by George Christensen.

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George Christensen is an Australian politician and former journalist who was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 2010 to 2022, as the member of parliament (MP) for the division of Dawson. He was a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland and sat with the National Party in federal parliament, prior to leaving the party in April 2022, days before the end of his parliamentary term.