That organized "religion" will disappear from about nine countries in the next few generations, or even sooner. And I believe it. We are into the apostasy when there will be a falling away and a departure from the faith. However, true believers will continue to serve, witness, and be a vital force to be contended with.
The lights are going out. The Holy Spirit is withdrawing from influence around the world. And we should not be surprised. This only tells us that the Word of God is true and that we are moving in the direction predicted in the Bible. Don't be surprised! Satan is indeed alive and well. He is active in the world.
The apostle Paul writes "But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons ..." (1 Tim. 4:1), and, "Realize this that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,, malicious gossips, irreconcilable, ..." (2 Tim. 3:1-on).
"Lovers of self" means "too intent on one's own interest, selfish." And "Lovers of money" means "avaricious." The other descriptions are obvious!
I have been predicting that troublesome times are around the corner, and I believe that they are upon us more quickly than we could have ever imagined! Be prepared!
Dr. Mal Couch (3/11)
