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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 been actively organizing his plan for hundreds of years, preparing for another showdown with God, this time involving not just spirit beings but also mankind with their limited lifespan and capabilities. This necessitates educating humans to gain their cooperation against the Creator, a process constrained by the limitations God places on him. The vast technological advancements, like the evolution from the telephone to today's iPhones, illustrate how slowly these conditions form to match the speed of mankind, yet they enable widespread communication and education in Satan's world. During the period of 1600 through 1800, while the secular renaissance was underway in Europe, Satan infiltrated universities, laying the groundwork to undermine biblical truths that were being opened to people through the Protestant Reformation. In these institutions, he began to destroy a right and true understanding of history, starting with creation, as part of his attempt to counteract God's plan.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Thirteen)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan has been preparing the world for its current state for hundreds of years, using influential figures to pave the way for the cultural decline we see today. These individuals, considered great in their lifetimes due to their vast influence, were primarily educators in a humanistic sense, shaping philosophies in universities and often living by the principles they taught. Their impact, rooted in humanism—an anti-Creator God religion—has ancient origins but saw a modern revival beginning in the 1600s, coinciding with the increased availability of the Bible through mass printing. In response, satan countered the spread of biblical truth by utilizing secular universities and their philosophy and science schools as a foundation for his attack, achieving significant success as evidenced by the cultural decline of Israelitish nations. The main thrust of satan's conspiracy since the 1600s has been to destroy faith in God's existence, His word, and His way of life, targeting universities where future leaders are trained. By undermining man's thinking processes through confusing information, satan ensures that twisted ideas spread rapidly into business, government, churches, and schools, affecting every facet of life. This educational conspiracy against Christianity is finely tuned and effective, leaving only a faint remnant of true Christianity in culture as a witness to God's truth, while materialistic elements of humanism have gained control.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Four)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Conspiracy theories, as they relate to the impending events before the return of Jesus Christ, reveal a significant plot aimed at dethroning God and His Son from Their rightful positions as Rulers of this earth, as foretold in Psalm 2. This conspiracy, orchestrated by satan and his demons, will involve enlisting and organizing human forces from various nations to undertake this doomed endeavor. Though the leadership of satan and his demons will remain invisible, their active involvement in planning and governing the operations will be forceful, employing greater deception, skill, and power than humans alone could muster. This conspiracy will not be satan's final attempt to overthrow God, but it will be his most significant effort since his initial rebellion, as recorded in Isaiah 14. Satan's deep involvement stems from his possessiveness over this planet, which he considers his first estate or proper domain, given to him by the Creator before the creation of man. Having been cast down to earth after his failed rebellion, he views mankind as intruders in his home. He and his demons have shaped the ordered system, or cosmos, in which humanity exists, deceiving all of mankind and using specific individuals for his ultimate strike against God and His purpose. Psalm 2 indicates that this conspiracy will involve multiple nations, kings, and rulers, suggesting a massive and diverse coalition. This aligns with descriptions in Daniel 7:23-24 of a fourth kingdom arising in the end times, initially comprising ten kings and ten nations, with another distinct king emerging to displace three of the original ten, hinting at internal conflict and tumult within the conspiracy. Revelation 13:1-9 further depicts this entity as a nation emerging from populous regions, marked by seven heads and ten horns, with a clear connection to the dragon, satan, who manipulates events among men. Revelation 13:4-8 highlights that one king will rise supreme, uttering blasphemies against the true God and being worshipped as a deity. Additionally, Revelation 13:11-18 introduces a second notable figure, a religious person, who will support the supreme king, adding a false religious dimension to the conspiracy. This figure will be persuasive and perform deceptive miracles to gain public acceptance and submission to the conspiracy's rule. As the conspiracy grows in power, it will exert near-total control over people's lives, enforcing a dynamic of slavery from the top down. Daniel 11:36-37 portrays the leader's oppressive mindset, fully possessed by satan, who is actively forming this conspiracy even now.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Six)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Satan is directly engineering the most major of all conspiracies, designed to knock God from His throne. This conspiracy, both timely and a means to fulfill prophecy, serves as the organized resistance to God's rule through Christ. Satan, as the principal organizing leader, plans in terms of generations, not mere years, and organizes this conspiracy along family lines, borrowing these concepts from God. Families share commonalities like skills, knowledge, inclinations, and temperaments, which promote organizational efficiency, a structure satan exploits for his purposes. Satan, a destroyer yet capable of prospering people in social endeavors, enhances their influence in political, academic, corporate, literary, entertainment, fashion, psychology, and military spheres. Under God, satan runs this world, choosing and training individuals for positions of power to carry out his intents. With the liberty God grants him, satan likely selects people and their descendants to form his conspiratorial team generations before his estimated time of Christ's return, possibly intensifying his efforts around 1700 AD. Over generations, satan has worked to weaken belief in Christian values and biblical character, eroding education and moral standards through liberal concepts, impacting universities, schools, family life, government, and business practices, setting the stage for a major societal fall.

Conspiracy Theory (Part Eleven)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The spirit of our times did not form over the last 40 years but is the result of centuries of planning and maneuvering by satan to prepare for Christ's return. Satan has been arranging his forces, both demons and men, for war against Jesus Christ, with preparations spanning hundreds of years for the climactic battles ahead. Satan's primary tool is deception, crafting lies that appear as truth on the surface to ensure they are accepted. To achieve worldwide deception, satan must create a background of human history and scientific knowledge, making his falsehoods seem like natural evolution and human progress, though mankind is actually declining. This process, taking centuries, aligns with satan's need to work within the constraints God places on him, while God also advances His purposes within the same timeframe. The deterioration of the quality of life in our nations, with practices like blatant homosexuality, abortion, and demonic entertainment becoming the "new normal," is not accidental but part of satan's long-term strategy. To educate and deceive on a worldwide scale, human technology had to advance, with inventions like the Gutenberg Press enabling rapid dissemination of information, setting the stage for the end times at an accelerating pace.

What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Is the world being drawn toward a one-world government? Are there people in various nations working to ensnare us in its web? Is there a confusing conspiracy underway, or is it all a hoax? I believe that such a conspiracy is indeed happening and holds significant prophetic importance, with its occurrence necessary before the return of Jesus Christ. However, much of the information surrounding it is based on assumption and speculation, with conclusions often circumstantial and lacking solid, documented proof, though the evidence leans strongly in that direction. This conspiracy is not entirely secret; much of it is out in the open, yet the general public does not know where to look for the truth. Even if shown, most would not believe it due to their disbelief in biblical evidence. There is a great deal of needless accusation and speculation published under the guise of truth. This movement is not merely about American liberties but aims to bring the entire world under the dominion of one government. Sincerely deceived individuals, aware of mankind's destructive history with weapons, believe this supranational government is humanity's last best effort to avoid destruction, racing against time and human nature. Satan is a deceiving, plotting conspirator, and his spiritual descendants reflect these characteristics. Under his sway, mankind has previously attempted to unify the world under one government, as seen with Nimrod, who acted as a despot against God, manipulating and controlling those under his dominion. This antagonistic effort was against God's purpose, prompting divine intervention. Similar attempts at world government have occurred throughout history, demonstrating that such endeavors under human rule do not succeed. The New World Order represents the biblical beast forming before our eyes, with Israel—encompassing nations of significant power and wealth—being a primary target for these conspirators. This conspiracy does not require vast armies but strategically placed individuals wielding great authority to effect change through flattery and deceit, undermining existing governments and creating disloyalty while stirring social trouble across various systems. Conspiracy is a recurring theme in human history, evident in numerous biblical accounts where men plot secretly for evil purposes, driven by self-interest and influenced by satan. This inherent tendency to conspire for power or advantage is almost as natural as breathing. Satan, unbound by death and possessing superior powers, manipulates men through self-interest, using flattery and deceit to advance his plans for a counterfeit world government and religion, closely mimicking God's designs to deceive humanity. Various groups, despite differing interests and frequent conflicts, share the common goal of establishing a supranational government and religion under satan's influence. His kingdom, marked by confusion and division, does not require perfect cooperation among these groups, and their self-interest will ultimately lead to the beast power's collapse as they turn against each other. Public figures have openly discussed the New World Order, viewing it as a positive endeavor, yet it remains a spiritual distraction and a potential snare for those not focused on God's Kingdom. The instruction regarding this ultimate conspiracy is clear: do not fear it or let it distract you. Trust in God, who is sovereign, and let Him be your sanctuary. Keep your focus on His law and testimony, avoiding ensnarement in this scheme. If your fear is not in Him, the terror of unfolding events may mesmerize or frighten you into submission. Only those with strong convictions in relationship to God will resist the mark of the beast. Satan throws out many distractions, but keep your eyes on the Kingdom of God and His righteousness to be saved.

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.