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Conspiracy Theory (Part Eight)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

In this Conspiracy Theory series, the focus is on identifying factors that indicate we are in the end times, particularly through events in the United States and Western Europe, while global attention is on the Middle East. The conspiracy discussed is believed to be the end-time fulfillment of the conspiracy against God and His Anointed, as prophesied in Psalm 2. This conspiracy is unique because it is not a typical human conspiracy but one orchestrated by Satan, as evidenced by the immense scale of the operation described throughout the Bible. Satan's involvement is crucial because no human could lead such a vast and long-lasting conspiracy. He recruits and uses people who willingly participate, though they are unaware that Satan is their commander. These individuals are deceived and do not include true sons of God or many Christians, as even Christians retain elements of truth and faith, making them untrustworthy to Satan's cause. The participants in this conspiracy are primarily humanists who have rejected God, and even those with some religious life are part of organizations deeply tied to worldly power, such as the Catholic Church. Their motivation stems from a deep hatred of God and His laws, coupled with a desire for wealth and earthly power. This desire is cultivated in them long before they join the conspiracy, and once involved, they seek to increase their material wealth and power. These individuals are educated in universities where Satan's teachings have prevailed for centuries, leading them to reject spiritual concepts and believe they are superior to others. Their focus is worldwide, aiming to establish a new world order that they believe will benefit them personally. This Satan-driven power is centered in the Western world, with a significant Israelitish ethnicity, though it includes non-Israelites as well. Satan's preparations for the end time began around AD 1700, focusing on corrupting public institutions, particularly those related to education. Spiritual education was corrupted first, followed by secular education, to ensure that those born in our time would accept the current immorality and corrupt ethics as normal.

Conspiracy Theory

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, various conspiracy theories emerged and spread across the Internet and into traditional media. Some theories implicate Big Oil, the Jews, the Illuminati, the Government, or other groups as the masterminds behind these events. Conspiracy theories also surround the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as America's involvement in numerous wars and national elections, including the one that elected George W. Bush. While some of these theories might hold elements of truth, the abundance of conflicting information makes it nearly impossible to reach definitive conclusions about them.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Five)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Conspiracy theories are a major factor shaping many dynamics of the world. Most conspiracies are hidden and aimed at overthrowing a single leader and a small group of associates. However, this conspiracy is different; it is aimed at overthrowing an entire governmental, economic, educational, and social system. Its realities have been uncovered by researchers, partly because the conspirators are prideful and less careful about keeping their activities hidden. A major concern for them is whether citizens will accept what is underway, which has already accomplished many objectives and is larger and more purposeful than even believers in the conspiracy realize. Its objectives are audacious and seem like a fait accompli to many. The conspiracy fears a revolt, particularly from the American people, which is why efforts have been made to disarm them. With over 300 million privately held guns, American citizens are uniquely armed and empowered to revolt. The conspirators want to avoid confrontation until they are ready. This conspiracy differs from others in several ways. First, it is prophesied in God's word. Second, its sheer size is described in Scripture as involving many nations, kings, and rulers. Third, it is operated by many powerful leaders in government, business, religion, and academia, indicating leadership throughout the human infrastructure of many nations. These leaders are like a cancer, metastasizing throughout the body of many nations. Fourth, it is a tightly organized structure with a huge scope, planning a change to a new world order that will transform governance, business, labor, education, and religious operations worldwide, starting in the Western world. Fifth, it has a greatly gifted spiritual leader at its helm: Satan. Unlike most conspiracies, which are accomplished in a short period, elements of this conspiracy have been in preparation for centuries. References to this operation have been found in writings before the United States existed. The great seal of the United States states that this nation is the new order of the ages. The leadership of this group, under Satan's influence, shows two characteristics. First, they are not in a hurry to accomplish their goal, having no specific deadline. Second, they think in terms of family power rather than individual power, planning over generations of time. This approach is reflected in their economic base, which gives them much of their operating power and allows them to focus on long-term objectives without concern for day-to-day continuance.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Violent governmental conspiracies are not uncommon, even among nations influenced by strong cultural or religious values. In America, four presidents—Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John Kennedy—were assassinated, and an attempt was made on Ronald Reagan's life, though he survived. Richard Nixon also resigned under intense political pressure. Research indicates that such murders often involve meticulous planning, accompanied by widespread political turbulence, showing a close link between cultural unrest and assassinations. The term "conspire" carries a deeply negative connotation, defined as combining secretly in an evil or unlawful enterprise. Derived from Latin roots meaning "with breathing," it suggests secretive whispering among plotters, emphasizing its clandestine nature. Synonyms like scheme, intrigue, collude, and plot reinforce its malevolent intent, while antonyms such as contribute and cooperate highlight its opposite. Conspiracies often aim to disrupt established systems, whether in government or business, targeting those in power to overthrow them for personal gain. They can affect anyone, not just prominent figures, as scheming to undermine others occurs frequently in various settings. Conspiracies typically involve several key elements. First, two or more individuals unite over a shared belief that the current state of affairs threatens their power, authority, income, or social status, binding them with a common purpose of personal gain. Second, conspirators convince themselves their cause is righteous, justifying their actions as beneficial to others, even deceiving themselves into believing they are performing a favor. Third, they anticipate personal benefits from the success of their plot, driving their commitment to the scheme.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Conspiracy theories have a significant place in understanding historical and prophetic events. Conspiracies designed to overthrow established powers are not unknown in history, requiring two or more participants with shared grievances and desires to cooperate in achieving their goals. Such plots demand patience and a strong conviction among conspirators that their cause is righteous and beneficial, justifying their actions against those they blame for their issues. Biblical prophecies suggest that conspiracies will play a role in the events leading to Jesus Christ's return and the establishment of God's kingdom. History repeats itself due to unchanging human nature and the consistent characteristics of certain personalities, like satan, who is driven by deception and an overweening vanity in his belief of personal greatness. This fallen being has a long record of conspiring, from drawing one-third of angelic beings away from loyalty to the Creator God, to deceiving Eve, and influencing Judas to betray Jesus Christ. Satan's conspiratorial nature is evident in his continuous efforts to deceive mankind into disloyalty against God. Unable to target Jesus Christ directly now, satan focuses on attacking Christ's spiritual body, the church, creating significant havoc as foretold in prophecies. Psalm 2 forecasts a massive, multi-national conspiracy involving nations, kings, and rulers, orchestrated by satan through human leadership to plot against the LORD and His anointed, the Father and the Son. This pattern of attack, already seen in the assassination of Jesus Christ, is prophesied to recur as an end-time event, driven by satan's unchangeable, hardened character in a vain attempt to thwart God's purpose.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Ten)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The secular United States Supreme Court, in 1963, through an 8-1 decision, unleashed a malignant evil religion of secularism upon America, bearing destructive fruit. This shift did not occur overnight but was the result of a long, well-planned deception by satan to alter the national circumstances, making the current state of moral and spiritual decay seem normal. To achieve this, satan focused on corrupting two critical areas: the spiritual education of the Western world, aiming to destroy the reality of God's existence and His sovereignty, and the material, secular education of society. With limited technology in earlier times, satan had to rely on slow communication methods like word of mouth, beginning his deceptive groundwork centuries before the effects would be visible. This plan, initiated around the start of the 17th century, coincided with significant historical shifts such as the invention of the Gutenberg press and the onset of the Protestant Reformation, which provided tools and opportunities for mass miseducation. These developments, alongside the early exploration and settlement of North America, set the stage for satan's long-term strategy to deceive populations and prepare for the time of Christ's return.

Conspiracy Theory (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Conspiracy theories, as they relate to hidden schemes and nefarious plots, have become a point of growing awareness over time. Initially, there was a naive belief that everything in the U.S. government was conducted honestly, but by the 1960s, whispers of such theories began to surface among fellow workers. Curiosity grew around 1965-66, leading to the exploration of exposés like "None Dare Call It Treason" by John Stormer, which revealed communist infiltration into American culture, a depth previously unimagined. Another shocking revelation came from a book on the Federal Reserve system, documenting a scheme that seemed like legal thievery for the benefit of the bank and its officers, with devastating potential over time. As naivety faded, a clearer grasp of human nature and the capacity for corruption emerged, recognizing that even the U.S. could sink into corruption as deeply as any other nation. The Bible itself records numerous conspiracies, from Cain's murder of his brother to Ehud's assassination of the Moabite king, and Abimelech's bloody plot to kill his brothers for power. Absalom's deceitful attempt to overthrow David, Adonijah's coup against Solomon, and even plots against the apostle Paul in the New Testament further illustrate this recurring theme. These events demonstrate that conspiring to remove authority figures, even through murder, is not uncommon, influenced by the spirit of this world shaped by satan and his demons, who were the universe's first conspirators, drawing a third of the angels into rebellion against God. This spirit justifies evil acts in the minds of conspirators, making them believe their actions are righteous, even as they plot destruction. Thus, conspiracies have historical precedent and could very well be ongoing today.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Sixteen)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Many books and news articles on conspiracies in the United States of America point to a variety of men in banking, politics, and high corporate positions as the key figures behind clandestine operations. These individuals are often linked to organizations like the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, and liberal think-tank foundations such as Ford, Rockefeller, and Carnegie, as well as the American federal government. However, a critical oversight in these writings is the unseen leadership of satan, the primary enemy of God and mankind. This omission highlights how cunningly he has disguised his deceptive activities, obscuring the reality of God's existence and undermining the Bible's validity as a source of truth. The lack of awareness of satan's involvement stems from mankind's reliance on visible evidence. People can comprehend human conspiracies, but they cannot see God or satan, so these spiritual forces are excluded from their considerations. Without factoring in God and satan, the true scope and size of these conspiracies, built over centuries, remain misunderstood. One of satan's major operations has been through secular education in universities, where matters of faith are distrusted, and science and philosophy are elevated as the ultimate authorities. Philosophers, used by satan, have spread his deviations, embedding his lies into cultural norms about how life should be lived. The success of satan's influence is evident in declining church attendance. In England, regular church attendance dropped from 60% 150 years ago to just 5% in 2012. In the United States, only just over 30% attend regularly, with young adults and Millennials leaving in significant numbers. Additionally, conservative bloggers predict intensified attacks on Christian churches by groups like LGBT and feminists, targeting institutions that preach against their beliefs, potentially demanding legal action to shut down such churches.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Nine)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The series titled Conspiracy Theory aims to clarify for our spiritual well-being that satan is leading the operations we are living in and through. The massive deceptions that began in the Garden of Eden have never ceased, driving the world even today. These deceptions, fueled by satan, support the glittering façade of a failed world, hiding the truth that mankind is deteriorating in quality of life. As evil men and impostors grow worse, deceiving and being deceived, the deceit intensifies. While satan's efforts to deceive and destroy are escalating, God limits satan's power, using him to bring repentance to the Israelitish people in the Western world, just as He did with Job. Despite satan's powers far exceeding man's, they are vastly inferior to God's, and God's purpose will stand, offering hope amidst the deception. We must live by faith, confident in God's hands, but not carelessly or without understanding, as God warns us in advance of satan's reality and deception, holding us accountable for our response.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Twelve)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan has orchestrating his plans for hundreds of years, employing gullible human beings who may not know that they are being used in his service.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Thirteen)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

American culture is decidedly non-Christian in its current outlook, as Satan has twisted and distorted the information taught by secular universities.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The conspiracies concocted by world leaders are inspired by Satan—even the infighting and apparent conflicts involving kings deposing kings.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Six)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan has been engineering a conspiratorial plan modeled after God's propensity to work through families, working with familial traits and temperaments.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Eleven)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan has been meticulously and carefully preparing for a war against God for millennia, stepping up the pace as technology has developed exponentially.

What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The drive toward one world government is a transparent reality having several biblical prototypes, all inspired by demonic opposition to God's rule.

The Handwriting is on the Wall: Conspiracies

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Conspiracies by political actors have led to grasping at power. We must not worry about conspiracies, but instead align ourselves with God's Kingdom.

The Great Conspiracy

'Prophecy Watch' by Earl L. Henn

There really is a conspiracy to bring this world under one government. However, its real, 'behind the scenes' leaders are Satan and his demons.

The Reset

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

The World Economic Forum, has been conspiring for years to establish a globalist New World Order, revamping all the world's institutions.

The End Is Not Yet

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We must make sure that our understanding and interpretation of natural disasters and heavenly spectacles align with what the Bible says about them.

Following the Bean

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Keeping an eye on the news in order to 'watch world events' can be both time-consuming and maddening. Is it distracting us from more important pursuits?

Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Purpose-driven churches experience exponential growth through tolerating any belief. These churches would sacrifice any doctrine if it stands in the way of growth.

The Flood Is Upon Us!

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Revelation 12 pictures a flood proceeding from the mouth of the dragon, sweeping many away in a torrent of information that drowns out the truth.