An Amazing Fact: Did you know that the United States currently
has the greatest number of centenarians on the planet—about 54,000?
This seasoned segment of society has witnessed more technological change
than any other group in history—going from horseback to driverless
cars, from telegrams to smartphones, and from black-and-white film to
giant, flat-screen HD 3D TVs in the home. But no generation has been on
the verge of greater global change than the one living now!
We
are on the precipice of GREAT change. People everywhere are alarmed by
what’s happening in the world. “Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and
sea! For the devil has come down to you having great wrath, because he
knows that he has a short time” (Revelation 12:12).
The entire
planet is in turmoil, and I truly believe we're going to see seismic
transformation in 2017—from economy and politics to religious
realignments. But the good news is that all this unrest presents you and
me incredible evangelistic opportunities—maybe even the greatest ever!
Keep
in mind, all the political and cultural convulsions we're seeing are
happening against the backdrop of alarming global military buildups.
China is creating entire islands for military use in the South China Sea
to intimidate their neighbors; Iran is buying sophisticated fighter
jets and armaments from Russia; and nuclear-ready North Korea continues
to rattle its sword by testing long-range missiles.
Stunning Religious Developments
On
the spiritual front, even more seismic developments are happening. On
October 31, for instance, Pope Francis was in Sweden to join Lutherans
in kicking off a year of celebrating the 500th anniversary of the
Protestant Reformation ...
… Wait! What? Why is the pope
celebrating a Bible revival movement that inspired millions to take a
stand for God’s Word and against the man-made traditions of the papacy?
This is a stunning gesture given that his very own Jesuit religious
order was founded to overthrow the work of Luther five centuries ago.
(It’s looking now like it has succeeded.)
During this historic meeting, Vatican and Lutheran leadership signed a joint statement expressing a longing “for this wound in the body of Christ to be healed”
(my emphasis)—so that Catholics and Protestants may end the protest and
unite “in mission because we are declaring the same gospel.”
When
you consider this move along with the pope’s intense outreach to
Pentecostal, Orthodox, Jewish, and major evangelical leaders, and his
unprecedented address to a joint session of Congress, it’s abundantly
clear the wound is healing, just as Revelation 13:12 predicted!
Do
you now see clearly why your support of Amazing Facts is so vital? Will
you please stand with me on the foundation of Bible truth and invite
more searching souls into the everlasting kingdom—before the door
closes? Souls like Dale …
From Terror to Truth
Dale was
raised in a Protestant church and experienced what he calls a “fire
escape salvation" during his teens after hearing a terrifying,
pagan-tinged sermon on the fires of hell. Yet over the years, Dale
naturally wondered how a loving God could create a place of torture so
horrifying. “I questioned how He could be so unfair and vindictive. I
had no confidence in my salvation.”
Fearful and confused, Dale
earnestly prayed one night for God to save him from sin and hellfire.
The next morning, while scanning religious channels, he came upon
Amazing Facts. Dale was astonished and deeply moved by what he heard; he
quickly went to AmazingFacts.org and found our presentation “The Good
News About Hell.” This powerful message was available to him at EXACTLY
the right time because your support made it possible!
This
message changed everything for Dale. “After forty years of doubt, I now
believe in the blessed assurance of Christ! Amazing Facts has helped
change a man!” Praise God! And you can help thousands more like Dale
have their hearts changed by the power of God in a special way this
month.
Incredible Opportunity!
As our world faces such
historic change, God has just expanded Amazing Facts’ reach with one of
our greatest evangelistic opportunities. This isn’t just coincidence,
friend!
USA Network is seen in nearly 96 million homes in
America, plus overseas via satellite and Internet. This is why every
Christian broadcaster would love to be in their lineup on Sunday
mornings—but space is rarely available and the cost is significant.
However, a cancellation has just opened the door for Amazing Facts to
begin airing our program during this heavily watched time. Our
broadcasts will begin on January 8—so please look for us and invite your
friends and family to watch Amazing Facts on USA Network!
This
is a miraculous opportunity to take the proclamation of the three
angels’ messages to sincere truth seekers in a powerful way. Thank you
for your sacrificial giving in this time of urgency that makes this
possible!
Reaching 96 million homes with you,
Doug Batchelor
President, Amazing Facts