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The New World Order Rises
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The New World Order is the end-time conspiracy of Satan, who as ruler of this world and chief conspirator deceives the whole world system and works through proud men who think they deserve to take the earth for themselves. Satan has a demonic hierarchy and an endless supply of human instruments, replacing any who die. The conspiracy is building the beast, whose power comes from the dragon (Revelation), and it is sometimes called globalism. It is most active in the Western nations of Israel, especially Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, with Gentile European nations also involved. Its foundation was laid through privately owned national banks, such as the Rothschild banks and the Federal Reserve of 1913, which now effectively control governments. Its first governmental efforts were the League of Nations, which failed, and then the United Nations. Satan's conspiracy repeats the pattern of the plots that killed Christ, but it is larger now, involving kings of nations (Psalm 2:1-3) and aimed at Israel, the church, and God's own rule. Its leaders regard ordinary people as mere "eaters." Persecution is part of this plan. Believers cannot outwit Satan but must resist him, stay close to Christ through prayer, Bible study, and obedience, and serve faithfully as stewards. The conspiracy will end after Christ's return.
Order in the Midst of Chaos
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityGod can restore order without us, but He wants to share the project with us, enabling us to become little oases of God's order during unbelievable chaos.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Five)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The New World Order is a vast, long-planned conspiracy to overthrow an entire governmental, economic, educational, religious, and social system and replace it with one global order, beginning in the Western world. Unlike ordinary conspiracies aimed at a single leader, it is prophesied in God's word, where it is shown to involve many nations, kings, and rulers. The term "rulers" indicates leaders in government, business, religion, and academia positioned throughout the infrastructure of many nations, spreading like a cancer. It is tightly organized along every line of authority because its objective is so enormous, and it could not have been attempted until mankind possessed mechanical, electronic, nuclear, and aviation capabilities. Its fifth distinguishing mark is that Satan, a greatly gifted spiritual leader, stands at its helm. Evidence of his leadership is that its planners show no hurry and set no deadline, and they think in terms of family power across generations rather than individual power, building an economic base over generations that gives them much of their strength. Elements of the plan have been in preparation for centuries, and writings predate the United States, whose great seal speaks of a "new order of the ages." Much of the plan is already accomplished, and some regard it as irreversible, but it is not. Its leaders' remaining great fear is that the American people will awaken and revolt, which is why they work to disarm them, since more than 300 million guns are privately held in American homes.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Eight)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The drive toward a new world order is the end-time fulfillment of the conspiracy against God and His Anointed prophesied in Psalm 2, a highly organized effort by many nations to war against God's sovereignty. No human could lead it, since no human lives long enough to organize it or has the power to deceive a whole world, so Satan and his demons are its true commanders. He recruits and prepares people for chosen roles, and they cooperate willingly while having no idea who directs them. Its participants are overwhelmingly humanists who rejected God long ago, along with those tied to worldly religious organizations like the Catholic Church. Hatred of God and His law, joined with an overriding desire for wealth and earthly power, binds them together. They already hold much wealth and power but want more. Trained in universities where Satan's teaching has prevailed for centuries, they do not believe he exists and think themselves smarter and better than others. They believe they are building a better world order, and they promote it because they expect to profit from it, not to benefit their native countries. Its power centers in the Western world, whose ethnicity is largely Israelitish. Satan began serious preparation about AD 1700 by deceiving, as he did in Eden. He corrupted spiritual education first and secular education second, so that people born in the end time would accept immorality and corrupt ethics as normal.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Seven)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A new world order is the worldwide power and influence sought by a conspiracy of people bound together by a common desire for wealth and power, the power to control for their own benefit. Such groups form around shared interests, just as God's confusion of languages in Genesis 11 drove people of like speech to band together. Proverbs 1:10-15 warns first of all against joining sinners who entice, "cast in your lot among us, let us all have one purse," because this is the very method Satan used to build his rebellion. In Isaiah 14:12-14, his pride and self-love led him to appeal to the angels to join him in gaining greater position and might, and a third of them could not resist the desire for more. The same personality now persuades men to join another attack on God. Unlike the angels, who could see God, these men and women have no idea they are being used against Him and would scoff at the suggestion. Their focus is improving their wealth and power so as to shape political and economic conditions to their purpose, as John D. Rockefeller's answer of "just a little bit more" illustrates. Though the effort may have seemed American, its aims are worldwide. Its participants are largely drawn from the family of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, mostly settled in Europe, with a fairly large Gentile representation as well. Ethnicity means little to those directly involved, since personal goals of money and power override all else.
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 March Toward Globalism (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The New World Order is looming over us, though not fully realized yet. Its final form remains unclear, but it is now openly recognized as a conspiracy that is indeed coming to pass. Prominent figures like David Rockefeller, who proudly declares his devotion to it, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and Henry Kissinger are deeply involved in pushing for its formation. These conspirators do not yet have complete control, and much remains in balance, with the Tea Party standing as a significant opponent to their near-total domination. Evidence suggests that the United States' status as a sovereign nation is slowly eroding under pressures from these forces, with the current administration enthusiastically endorsing this shift. This is reflected in actions such as President Obama's unprecedented move to charge Arizona with civil rights abuses before the United Nations rather than American courts, indicating a turn toward international oversight. Similarly, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has urged greater reliance on international law in judicial decisions, signaling a departure from traditional American legal foundations. Businessmen and academics have long promoted such ideas, and under former President Bill Clinton, vast American lands were placed under United Nations control, further pointing to a movement toward integration into a New World Order. A New World Order implies a restructured way of handling affairs between nations, and it is not merely a plan but already in development, though not fully visible to the public. As early as 1991, George H. W. Bush spoke publicly of it during the coalition formation for the Iraq war. The European Union serves as a model, with its 26 nations having surrendered much sovereignty to harmonize into a single political and economic union, concentrating power for supposed general prosperity despite decades of sacrifices and challenges. The United States is being drawn into a similar framework through intricate maneuvers. The appeal of the New World Order lies in personal gains of economic wealth and political power, driving the relocation of American industry to countries like Mexico, Brazil, and China, stripping the nation of its production capacity. This globalist push, advanced over the past 75 years, reveals a shadow government influencing both Republican and Democratic administrations, ensuring no substantive change in direction. The movers and shakers behind this, numbering perhaps a thousand, include not only Americans but also Europeans, all driven by self-interest despite differing methods, pulling nations toward a unified global structure.
What I Believe About Conspiracy Theories
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIs the world being drawn toward a one-world government? Are there individuals in the United States, Western Europe, Russia, and other regions working to ensnare us in its web? I believe this is indeed happening, and it holds significant prophetic importance, needing to occur before the return of Jesus Christ. However, much of the information surrounding this New World Order is based on assumption and speculation, with conclusions often circumstantial, lacking substantial documented proof, though the evidence leans strongly in that direction. This movement is not a secret conspiracy in the typical sense; much of it is openly visible, yet the general public does not know where to look for the truth. Even if shown, most would not believe it, as the proof lies in sources they do not accept. This is not merely about American liberties but a global movement aimed at bringing the entire world under the dominion of one government. Sincerely deceived individuals, aware of mankind's history of using weapons to suppress liberties and seize power, believe this supranational government is humanity's last best effort to avoid destruction, racing against time and human nature. I believe this effort will be very successful, though it will ultimately fall short of its goal. The New World Order is the biblical beast forming before our eyes, and all of Israel, including powerful and prosperous nations like Australia, Canada, Western Europe, and South Africa, are prime targets for these conspirators due to their wealth and influence. This beast will initially gain power not through war but through flatteries and deceit, using strategically placed individuals with significant authority to achieve control with a small number of people, undermining existing governments and creating disloyalty while stirring social trouble across political, educational, religious, and justice systems. This conspiracy reflects a historical pattern of mankind, under satan's influence, attempting to unify under one government against God's purpose, as seen with Nimrod at Babel and later empires. While God will establish His everlasting kingdom, satan is drawing forces into a counterfeit one-world government. This beast power will eventually fracture due to self-interest, as its rulers turn against each other, unable to overcome their own nature despite satan's efforts. The instruction is clear: do not fear this conspiracy or let it distract you. Put your trust in God, for He is sovereign, and His plan will prevail. Let Him be your sanctuary, and keep your focus on His law and testimony. If your fear is not in Him, the terror of what develops may mesmerize or frighten you into submission. Only those with strong convictions in relationship to God will resist the mark of the beast and avoid being ensnared by satan's subtle distractions.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a New World Order is intricately tied to a global conspiracy driven by satanic influence, aiming to establish a one-world government, religion, economy, and military, ultimately leading to the loss of national sovereignty and the destruction of the Israelitish people as nations. This agenda is propelled by elite individuals in high positions across politics, academia, the economy, and religion, often associated with long-standing organizations and institutions such as the United Nations, the Bildebergers, the Club of Rome, Skull and Bones, the Masons, Knights of Columbus, the Illuminati, the Fabian Society, the Trilateral Commission, and the Council on Foreign Relations. These individuals, often sharing liberal, leftist, socialist, moderate, or communist ideologies, have attended prestigious institutions like Yale, Harvard, Georgetown, Oxford, and Cambridge, and belong to the same influential clubs, aligning their efforts toward a unified global system. This movement suppresses individuality in favor of group-thinking that is not rooted in truth, sustained by satan's deceptive allure of personal gain and power for the leaders involved. The conspiracies persist through centuries, as satan, a being of wicked intelligence far beyond human capacity, continues to orchestrate plans across generations, moving from one leader to another to maintain momentum. Historical examples, such as Mikhail Gorbachev's call to reduce the earth's population by 90 percent—met with applause from those who believe they will benefit—illustrate the sinister goals of these plans, including mass elimination of populations for the supposed security and renown of the elite. These efforts mirror past attempts to create kingdoms apart from God, driven by the same anti-God, anti-Christ spirit that satan fosters. The involvement of figures like Gorbachev, now residing at the Presidio in San Francisco under U.S. care, suggests payoffs and deals that further the agenda, as seen in historical shifts like the end of the Cold War. This ongoing conspiracy, rooted in satan's desire to destroy, continues to unfold on a global scale, challenging the very purpose and plan of God.
The Present and Future Crisis (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThere is a growing belief that an elite of powerful individuals is guiding America away from its traditional values toward what is commonly called Globalism or the New World Order. This push involves a secular, anti-God stance similar to that seen in Russia and Europe. Rumors of conspiracies involving influential figures in shadow governments, regardless of elected officials, have persisted for years. Connections are alleged with organizations such as the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, the Illuminati, the Fabians, The Club of Rome, The Club of 300, the Bildebergers, Opus Dei, Skull and Bones, Masonic groups, and central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. Additionally, wealthy foundations established by families like the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, and Fords are said to support movements aimed at dismantling the American and British ways of life. These entities are multinational, spanning Semitic populations in northwestern Europe, the United Kingdom, America, Israel, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and parts of eastern Europe. The oil crisis, the war on terror, and the potential for enslavement through measures like the Homeland Security Act contribute to a shift from skepticism to belief in these conspiratorial influences. This New World Order vision is driven by survival and greed, with powerful factions aiming not just to endure but to emerge with expanded global control over those with little chance of survival.
The Rise (Again) of Nations
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughSince at least the Tower of Babel, mankind has dreamed of erasing the lines that divide human groups to create a one-world order. Empires from Babylon to the Third Reich have attempted to impose worldwide rule and usher in a utopian Golden Age. In the last century, the concept of a new international system emerged through the League of Nations, the United Nations, and ultimately the post-Cold War New World Order. However, each attempt at international union has been shattered by the persistent interests of sovereign nations. Since the end of the Cold War, globalism has dominated international relations and economics, facilitated by the United States emerging as the lone superpower. Despite America fostering an environment of international cooperation through institutions like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and NATO, cracks are appearing in the foundations of this system, as national interests continue to undermine economic prosperity and peaceful relations.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Fourteen)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The New World Order conspirators have played a significant role in the illegal border-crashing and amnesty issues facing this nation and other Israelite nations in Europe, particularly with the influx of Arab peoples from the Middle East. These problems were largely instigated by American-born financial and business interests, pressured by the New World Order crowd, who influenced the government to allow this illegal invasion by not resisting it. Their actions have contributed to the ongoing challenges in governance, revealing the deep-seated pragmatic approaches that prioritize practical outcomes over righteousness.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the troubling times we are witnessing, a conspiracy is unfolding that challenges God's purpose, as foretold in Psalm 2, where the kings of the earth and rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed. This conspiracy, already underway for centuries even in the Western hemisphere, is forming into the Beast of Revelation 13 and the scarlet Beast of Revelation 17, representing an alliance of powerful nations. The Western world, unknowingly controlled by the Babylonish way of life that God hates for its destructive nature, is collapsing from within as the Beast rises, seizing power. The conspirators are working to destroy the present Western world order, aiming to implement a new world order fashioned after their design, which the Bible reveals as the Beast. This mixture of Israelitish and Gentile peoples shares a commonality in the Babylonish way of life, deceived by satan into seeing it as a bright future for themselves. According to prophecy in Daniel 11, the man, the Beast, will ascend to power fairly peacefully yet deceitfully, backed by governing and business leadership. Once firmly in power, he and his cohorts will tighten control, devastating the old world order and installing the new world order, leading to mankind's enslavement by satan for a short period before Christ returns.
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 8)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of a New World Order emerges as a critical theme in the unfolding of global events and the spiritual battle ahead. Prominent figures have articulated visions of a global transformation, suggesting that a major crisis could be the catalyst needed to achieve this shift. David Rockefeller, speaking before a UN Assembly on September 14, 1994, declared that we are on the verge of such a transformation, awaiting only the right crisis to propel it forward. Similarly, Henry Kissinger, in a recent article dated September 13, 2006, emphasized the imperative of building a New World Order to avert potential global catastrophe, highlighting the necessity of collective action across the Atlantic to regenerate a common purpose. This push towards a unified global system is seen as a deliberate move against national sovereignty and individual freedoms, orchestrated over centuries by satanic influence to position the Israelitish people and the Western world into accepting a one-world government. The elite leadership in government, deceived by satan, believes this globalization scheme serves both their personal interests and the greater good, claiming it will save humanity from nuclear holocaust. However, this direction starkly contrasts with God's purpose, as it seeks to establish a human-devised counterfeit kingdom in defiance of His will, ignoring the biblical truth that Jesus Christ is destined to govern. The manipulation of populations through fear, achieved via governmental, educational, and religious channels, aims to erode personal liberties in exchange for security. This strategy has set the stage for the acceptance of the Beast and his system, a process that has accelerated in recent times. As events move faster, the pressure intensifies, and Christians, convicted by biblical truth, stand out as non-conformists to the uniformity sought by the New World Order leaders. Historical voices like G. Brock Chisholm, in a 1946 psychiatry magazine article, bluntly suggested that removing individualism, family loyalty, national patriotism, and religious dogmas might require rough or violent measures if gentle persuasion fails. This emerging order, driven by satan's artful lies and disinformation, seeks to destroy every vestige of the Israelitish people—through whom God has chosen to work—and ultimately all of humanity. The trumpet of warning sounds through current events, urging alertness to the subtle changes and the increasing noise of impending conflict. Christians, marching to the beat of a different drummer, face the risk of persecution for their refusal to conform, as foretold in biblical prophecy, and must remain steadfast in their loyalty to God amidst the growing turmoil.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe handwriting is on the wall for the nations of Israel and indeed for the whole world, as we witness actions no less profane than those of Belshazzar. People in positions of power recognize that the current situation is untenable, and they are using their authority to control circumstances, aiming to create what they believe will be a measure of liberty. Their solution, as old as the time of Nimrod, is a world government exercising control over all nations, a concept rooted in the events of Genesis 11 where humanity sought to unite under one government at Babel. This movement is evident today as liberties are chipped away under the guise of safety from the 'beasts' on the streets. Those in political, economic, military, and educational power are steering the world toward a single human ruler at the top, forming what is commonly known as the New World Order, or what we recognize as the Beast Power. Their reasoning, based on evil pride, assumes they know better and can manage lives more effectively than individuals can themselves. This super government does not guarantee a better life simply because of its size or control; instead, it threatens personal freedoms, especially for Christians who answer to a higher authority and will not conform to this paradigm. As a result, Christianity and many personal liberties, including the standard of living enjoyed due to God's faithfulness, are at risk, potentially leading to restrictions on buying, selling, or holding a job unless one conforms to their ideas. Vaclav Havel, president of the Czech Republic, in a speech at Independence Hall on July 4, 1994, expressed concern over the loss of spiritual values and the blending of cultures and intellectual worlds in this transitional period. He sees the rise of the New World Order as indicative of a fundamental shift in values, questioning what will emerge from this amalgamation and expressing pessimism about the direction, fearing it may lead to something worse. Havel notes that modern science, which has bound human societies to a common global destiny, lacks connection to the intrinsic nature of reality and human experience, leaving the world chaotic and disconnected. He warns that while science can deliver achievements, it cannot provide absolute values to live by, only potential destruction, highlighting the absence of God in this paradigm. The handwriting is on the wall, signaling serious times in human history as men of perception like Havel admit pessimism about the direction of this New World Order. Despite hopes that spiritual aspects will not be forgotten in forging one world, the prophecies indicate that religion will play a major role in this government's formation, unfortunately not in the right way. Without the Spirit of God, those in power lack true spiritual insight and are condemned to follow the spirit influencing them, offering no hope for the world's direction under this emerging order.
The Beast and Religion
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The formation of the New World Order reveals a sinister understanding among its human architects that, despite their hatred for God and religion, particularly the Christian faith, they cannot establish a one-world government without a religious component. They recognize religion as a critical tool, akin to media, to deceitfully capture the hearts and minds of the public while amassing political and economic power over those they persuade to follow them. Under the influence of their true leader, Satan, these leaders manipulate the masses through deception. Revelation 13:11-15 describes a key figure in this scheme, the second beast, also known as the false prophet, who emerges from the earth. This religious figure, with the appearance of a lamb but the voice of a dragon, performs great signs in the presence of the first beast, who rises from the sea, to deceive and garner loyalty for the beast's operations. Revelation 16:13 confirms this second beast's role as a false prophet, underscoring the religious dimension of the New World Order's strategy. Together with the dragon and the first beast, they form a malevolent trinity, driven by Satan's invisible power. II Thessalonians 2:9 highlights that the coming of the lawless one, understood as the first beast, operates under Satan's influence with all power, signs, and lying wonders. The false prophet's miracles, as detailed in Revelation 13:11-18, are real but intended to mask Satan's true purpose, deceiving billions into supporting the beast. These miraculous events, amplified by worldwide visibility through Internet and television, will exert strong influence, forcing individuals to make critical life choices under the pressure of deception.
National Identity: Man's Invention or God's Creation?
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerSamuel P. Huntington, author of the 1998 best-seller Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, has more recently written another book thoughtful Christians may want to review: Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity. Huntington brings to the forefront something that others usually leave unsaid, or state only implicitly: the centrality of Americans' self-portrait in the formation of domestic and foreign policy. Who Americans believe themselves to be plays a pivotal role in their laws and policies. We in God's church know the national identity of major Western peoples. We know that the founding stock of America was of Israelite descent. According to Huntington, Americans do not at all share a common view of who they are. The cleavage is not around the liberal-conservative fault line or even the isolationist-internationalist debate. Rather, the dichotomy is between nationalism and cosmopolitanism. The word cosmopolitan plays so little role in current American discourse that it requires definition. Cosmopolitan comes from the Greek words kosmos and polis world and city. A cosmopolitan person has made the world his city. He feels at home in all the world, and is, by Webster's own definition, not restricted to any locality, field of activity, or sphere of thought. Any good cosmopolitan will surely tell you that he shuns parochialism as narrow close-mindedness, but embraces tolerance, diversity, inclusiveness, and universalism. Morally, he is bound to be a relativist; politically, he is almost always a liberal; religiously, he exults in his atheism. He is proud to consider himself a change agent, believing that the world should change America. However, the cosmopolitan's anti-nationalism plays the biggest part in forming his view of America's national identity. A cosmopolitan, virtually by definition, does not identify with his nation of birth so much as with his role as citizen of the world. To him, national sovereignty has no proper place in policymaking. Patriotism is passé. To be cosmopolitan is to be transnational to cross national identities, to mix them. The cosmopolitan is a cultural syncretist par excellence. Transnationalism is, for Huntington, the essential part of the profile of a cosmopolitan. Huntington identifies three sorts of cosmopolitans: universalist, economic, and moralist.