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Excellent essay Rachel. Solid points vividly expressed from beginning to end!

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We fell some years ago. The structure is rotten and the foundation unsound. However the public thinks the tools of the master can preserve freedom. So they gather into partisan factions backed by big money.

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"Fear not I am with thee. Be not dismayed for I am thy God. I will comfort thee, I will keep thee. Behold I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

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Feb 4Liked by RE Nichols

Thoughtful and well-written. Thank you.

Yes, America will fall and it's too late to stop it. But, is it plausible that the longer we wait for this fall, the harder it will be to resurrect anything that looks like the America we once had?

Villages, bartering, ammo, and energy have their own unique problems that few, very few, are ready to take on. In my opinion those who see this coming need a leader. Many put their hope in the next election and Trump. Many will be disillusioned because our elections are the theater of the uni-party. And certainly not because Trump is bad, uncaring, or impotent. It really doesn't matter who the next President will be - they will be powerless to stop let alone reverse the trend and may in fact accelerate it. Sadly, that might be our best case scenario.

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If we go the villages and bartering route we will need not one head honcho but many, many leaders. The good thing is that a number of these men exist and could never hold political office above the local level due to their moral integrity. They don't need a huge platform or internet presence to gain the position of village leader. Just leadership ability and good heads on their shoulders.

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Good read, your views are similar to mine. Will be linking it today @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/

Thanks to Leo for linking this!

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Great web page, with excellent resources. Book marked it

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Thank you. I do my best.

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Feb 4Liked by RE Nichols

Leo posted this today on his substack and I am grateful. Subscribed to yours and read through many of your writings and couldn’t agree more. We know Jesus returns and exacts justice...us on here are just unsure if that is after America falls and the NWO comes out into the open (been working behind the scenes covertly for centuries) or if it’s before America falls and NWO is overtly open and operating as such. Whatever the case, we are to be about doing the Father’s business and be prepared with oil in our lamps (prepared with all the things physical, mental and spiritual).

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It is definetly after America falls. Now there are 2 different times Jesus "comes".. first one, when we (born again Christians) meet him in the air, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 as the church age ends and we are taken away as we are not appointed to suffer the wrath of God, the 7 year tribulation and also called The 70th week of Daniel and The Time of Jacob'sTrouble. Which those Old Testament wording is part of what shows us that it's about Israel. God's chosen people. They rejected Jesus when he came the first time, so they go through the 70th week of Daniel etc but at the end of that 1/3rd of them will mourn for the one they pierced and ask for Jesus to return (Zechariah chapters 13 or 14??) and Jesus immediately returns as you can imagine the joy Jesus has to finally have Israel receive Him!!! And thus fulfills the verse all of Israel will be saved. The church did not replace Israel and its not about America, its about Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, true sincere worshippers who realize they are sinners and Jesus died for our sins and receiving Him, Jews and Gentiles.

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Hi Julie - thanks for your post. I’m not a dispensationalist or preterist, I’m a historicist as I view Daniel’s 70th week as already being fulfilled in 66-70AD with the Roman sacking and burning of Jerusalem and the Jewish believers in Christ (like the disciples and many Jews were at that time) fleeing to the hills/caves to survive as Jesus foretold would happen in that generation, when the temple would be destroyed )not one stone left) as recorded in Matthew 24. I do not believe in a rapture and we will endure to the end or die prior to His second coming. If you’d like to research more on this POV you can look up David Wilcoxson on YouTube and FB and go through his very thorough review of what prophesy was already fulfilled and where we are in the prophetic timeline.

Peace and joy to you and yours. Excited times we are living in! Maranatha!

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Jesus would have told us if there was a rapture as He told us all things.

Thank you for clarifying. Many people will grow cold when the rapture doesn't happen and need to consider their beliefs.

Endure to the end. Thank you, Jesus. All glory to God.

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Feb 5Liked by RE Nichols

Exactly my greatest concern for those who are dispensationalists/futurist/preterits...that they will fall away and question if anything is truth when the rapture doesn’t happen. I try to introduce historicism to the masses so even if they don’t agree, when the rapture doesn’t happen, they will have something to hold on to...”Oh, looks like the historicism POV was spot on!” instead of falling away all together from God, which means falling into the arms of the deceiver, and for eternity!

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Feb 5Liked by RE Nichols

Why do you question our salvation? If I am right with God through saving faith in Jesus Christ and wrong about the rapture, I will still end up in heaven.

All my dispensational friends think the same.

Where does this faux concern come from?

I hear it predominantly from reformed circles which I respect but disagree with on certain issues.

Do not buy this errant unsubstantiated view please.

Blessings

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Feb 5Liked by RE Nichols

I don’t question people’s salvation who are dispensationalist or futurist as salvation comes from accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior and not through a viewpoint on prophesy/scripture. My concern is that many will fall away, give up faith in Christ, thinking they were deceived and that ALL the rest of the “stuff” must be false, too, since a rapture didn’t happen.

I hope that explains my position better. Once saved does not mean someone can’t then suffer a hardship or have an existential crisis and walk away from faith and become agnostic or atheist. Parable of the sower shows us this…

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I do know people who are so convinced of rapture that they have already prepared themselves and then seen a "prophesized" date pass and have become confused and discouraged.

Perhaps some of the others in this thread who believe in rapture but say they are secure in their faith have a point. Belief in a rapture may be a kind of weeding out or something. Though I don't know God to be like that, I know people are like that.

I thank you for giving people something to hold on to if they find themselves on uncertain footing. We all pray none fall away.

The mysteries of God are His. Not ours. Who is saved and who isn't is not my business because it can't be. God Bless.

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A true born again believer won't fall away because Jesus will give them the strength, but I am also a once truly saved always saved type thinking also. I don't believe a person can lose their salvation IF they are truly born again. And Jesus gave us no instructions but said do not fear, vs where he told the Jews when the Antichrist enters their temple (which they are getting ready to rebuild) and the abomination of desolation occurs, that they are to flee. But to us no instructions were given other than to watch and do not fear and to comfort each other with the words that we will meet the Lord in the air and in John Jesus said I go to prepare a place for you and I will come to get you so that you may be where I am. We are not appointed to suffer the wrath of God and that 7 year tribulation is the wrath of God.

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Feb 5Liked by RE Nichols

Bothers me how those who conflate salvation with a pre rapture view question our faith. They somehow think our being saved stems from our view of the timing of end time events. Hear this all the time. You are IMO bang on and, well, if we’re wrong, I still am 100% assured of my salvation.

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As I understand the Rapture, as a concept, is only about 70 years old??

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Yes. I don't think as an idea it's worth thinking about.

Jesus was clear. He told us we would go through the tribulation and be persecuted and we were to endure until the end.

That's pretty clear.

Some people take some things Paul said and want to follow those.

I follow Jesus. Not Paul.

People just want an easier way out. I understand.

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May 28·edited May 28Author

I have read the Pauline passages cited to confirm Darby and Scofield's theory. Taken in their proper context, with the most direct interpretation, Paul is talking about Christ's Second Coming and the Resurrection of the Dead which is our blessed hope.

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He did not tell us all things. He himself did not know the day or hour. So, because he did not explicitly mention the rapture, does not mean it is a no go. Paul mentions it. Is he wrong?

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Jesus told us He doesn't know the day or the hour, so He did tell us what He knows.

A rapture is a very large event. I do think Jesus would have told us if such a significant important event was going to occur. I see no wisdom or logic in Jesus not telling us about a rapture.

I've read what Paul says and it takes some imagining to think one knows for certainty he was speaking of a rapture in what he said.

It will all become clear someday. God Bless.

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Feb 6·edited Feb 6Author

There are four passages cited to prove a pre-Tribulation rapture. The favorite is in 2 Thessalonians. Also, that one in Revelation about "Not appointed to wrath." If the wrath they would escape from was global persecution I'm not sure how that would comfort those already enduring severe persecution (though limited in geography.) The wrath of God is eternal judgment. All Christians escape that and can look forward to Heaven regardless of how we get there. If you read 1 Peter, you'll find persecuted Christians to find comfort in the fact that they are of the household of faith and God will not judge them as He will the evil doers among them. A common theme of comfort and consolation in the epistles to Christians being persecuted.

When I disagree with a pre Tribber online sometimes they will accuse me of not reading my Bible. I know my Bible quite well and have read it countless times but don't "get" what they do out of the same texts. Probably because I read the Bible itself minus Scofield's commentary.

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“A rapture is a very large event. I do think Jesus would have told us if such a significant important event was going to occur. I see no wisdom or logic in Jesus not telling us about a rapture. “

God’s revealed will is not based on what we think he “should of would of” told us. It is what it is. Gods wisdom is higher than man’s wisdom.

“I've read what Paul says and it takes some imagining to think one knows for certainty he was speaking of a rapture in what he said.”

No imagining required. A careful exegesis of many texts and a sound hermeneutical approach using a literal grammatical and historical method.

“It will all become clear someday. God Bless”

So true, blessings to you.

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Well said Cara Marion.

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Feb 5Liked by RE Nichols

lol, yes! I agree…all that matters at end of it all is that we put our full hope and faith and trust in Jesus as our Lord and Savior! And yes, I cannot wait to meet and tell ya I told you so😉. Until then, Maranatha!

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Good post Rachael. I count myself lucky if I can have a conversation with most people about why most western medical protocols are usually best used as a last resort if at all. Until if or when people decide to reconcil themselves to God and get in unity with Him. I see no peace, unity or reconciliation with people on a human level. And no one is obligated to exasperate themselves attempting to unite themselves with people who refuse to submit themselves to the will of the Lord.

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Great writing Mrs Nichols

You have articulated beyond words

Thank you Leo for bringing us more of the Truth

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You can't expect a country that was founded on genocide and slavery with a constitution that is hypocritical to come to other than what's happening today.

I don't hate my country. I think we can begin again and do better. No genocide for resources, I don't care how much someone wants something. No slavery to build wealth fast and cheap. No constitution that states "all men are created equal" and then undermine that beautiful declaration in the shadows for profits.

No behemoth bureaucracy concentrated in one "court" like DC or the court of Versailles. That is unnecessary and leads to unspeakable corruption. No secret militaries or intelligence agencies. No money gobbling programs like NASA unless they can transparently and honestly prove their worth.

No taxation without REAL representation which is NOT in the person of a politician, but represented in excellent infrastructure and schools and health care.

I don't say no to my country, rather a resounding NO to what is destroying it.

The Assyrian strategy is one that's been used by many, many conquerors throughout history such as the Romans, the Vikings, etc., because it works. We must stop it now at this time so it doesn't succeed without demonizing the pawns being used in the game.

Thank you for this article. God Bless.

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If the millennial Kingdom is literal, I expect this nation to be brought back with others under the global governance of Christ. The technocrats' NWO is a grotesque mockery of this.

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Feb 4Liked by RE Nichols

Very poignant summary of our current American situation.

The sheer number of people around me in my life who fail to see what is happening is astonishing, and they will be the first to cry, "What happened?!?" when everything ultimately collapses, and then they'll begin blaming those of us who have been awake the whole time for not doing anything to protect them, and us. The time to stop any further damage is now. Join the John Birch Society. Get involved in LOCAL politics. Attend school board meetings. Challenge you county leaders. Demand accountability. Buy a firearm and learn to use it. Prepare your family for the collapse. Have a plan.

Know that the ease with which we communicate, like right here on this blog, will not be there after the collapse occurs. Make sure you know how to keep in touch with other patriots.

It is not going to be an easy fight. It never has been. But we all have two choices now: take a stand, or join the downtrodden.

Subscribed.

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America will triumph and Christ will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. But it's definitely going to be ugly before that.

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“… strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the Kingdom of God.” [Acts 14:22]

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Why do you think America will triumph?

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When you reference anything gleaned from Mormon material, you’ve lost me. Their doctrines are not equal with scripture and in fact heresy.

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The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and all of Christ’s words will be fulfilled, including His words regarding the building up of the New Jerusalem upon the American continent. It’s joyful and true doctrine, but of course we are free to accept it or reject it. Have a wonderful day.

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With all due respect I reject it. Mormons, from what I understand do not consider Jesus Christ to be the one true Son of God, in fact God.

This is the Antichrist from my perspective as per...

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1, NASB)

By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; (1 John 4:2, NASB)

and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world. (1 John 4:3, NASB)

Sorry to be so blunt but felt I needed to be completely honest and up front with you.

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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) certainly believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. We certainly believe in the apostle John's admonitions, and that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. In fact, we are not as limited in our thinking, supposing that for some reason God has stopped speaking in our time, or that Jesus Christ limited His ministry to only one place on the earth. The Book of Mormon teaches more about Christ and contains more of His doctrine than any other book on earth. It is a companion to the Bible, helping to clarify and add a second witness to its message of Christ. The average person's understanding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), the doctrine of Christ, the Book of Mormon, and everything else is based on hearsay or falsehoods that they have read, heard, or watched on the internet. God loves His children. Jesus is the Christ. Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. The Book of Mormon is true. And God has set up His kingdom on earth, preparatory for His second coming, including the building up of the New Jerusalem upon the American continent. The Lord will make all these things abundantly clear in coming days, but in the meantime He invites us to study His words for ourselves and draw near unto Him. Those who accept Jesus Christ will also accept His words. Have a wonderful day.

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Jun 21Liked by RE Nichols

You wrote "Let their muzzled enablers go into the safety prisons. They’ll get what they wanted and won’t like it. That’s punishment enough."

Here is where I get jealous of God. Vengeance is His and I do not think them not liking their imprisonment is punishment enough.

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Excellent article, Rachel! We are, however, experiencing many small victories that show us We The People can change IT ALL! There is a world Revolution happening, and we're going to win it! IMO

https://elizabethnickson.substack.com/p/100-million-fire-ants-on-the-march?publication_id=30495&post_id=141086927&isFreemail=true&r=7591dM!!

While it may take a decade to complete the rebuilding of the Republic, taking down the Evil factions this year will set off the domino effect. We are already on our way. The old government is so corrupt to the core that we have to start over, it can't be fixed, and those who are part of it will never again hold a position of power.

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That America will fall is not in question. But why? Three reasons come to mind. Deuteronomy 28. Romans 1. Revelation 6-22.

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There is no realistic hope of salvaging the democratic republic that we once had, and the sooner that we all come to terms with that, the better. The corruption is too pervasive and too extensive.

Anyone who believes that we are going to "vote our way out of this" is sadly deluded.

There are only three options.

1: Do nothing, try to survive as best as you can in the coming days, and hope that The Regime does not send its minions to murder you and your family. You can expect to be disarmed at some point.

2: Civil war --- which would be very risky and very bloody. Much like every other institution in the nation, the military has been compromised, so victory is far from certain. Anyone who is cognizant of the events over the past several years would have the impression that The Biden Regime is TRYING to provoke a violent response, as it would give them the pretext to impose martial law, deploy the military, and rule by military decree. There are some who are speculating that there will likely be a "false flag" operation to give the impression that a civil war has begun, that it has gone kinetic.

If anyone were to try to organize a rebellion, they would likely be arrested and thrown in the same gulag as the Jan 6 protesters. If Washington DC were to be attacked, then the military would likely react to protect that cesspool.

3: #NationalDivorce --- Those States where sanity and integrity still prevail need to act ASAP to save themselves, to gain (or regain) their independence, to assert their right to self-determination. To effect that, we utilize the democratic process to break the nation apart. Each State should hold referendums on independence. In many States, the result would likely be in the affirmative.

The Texas Nationalist Movement is leading that effort in Texas.

texitnow . Org

tnm . Me

If Texas gets out, several other States would probably follow, perhaps even your own. There is an active movement in New Hampshire to regain independence. New Hampshire might even beat Texas to the exit. They are not waiting around for Texas to act. If one or more States were to regain its status as an independent nation, and The Regime in Washington DC (the District of Criminals) were to order an invasion of that/those State(s) in response, it is likely that there would be mass rebellion within the ranks. That action could backfire upon the ruling elite in a major way. The Regime is probably aware of that distinct possibility and that could compel them to refrain from taking that action. There doesn't have to be violence if they refrain from violence.

It's unrealistic to believe that the nation as a whole can be saved, so the only practical course of action is to try to save those parts that could possibly be saved.

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Feb 5·edited Feb 5Liked by RE Nichols

Yes Ray2017 you are correct: Our Constitutional Republic is fallen and will never stand again and to think otherwise is delusional or in complete denial of the facts.

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Feb 7Liked by RE Nichols

I have big doubts about option #3 of breaking away. Possible, i suppose, but every region of our country is so deeply dependent on so many other regions that full cooperation would be needed. Our modern systems are massively intertwined with water, electric, oil and gas, general commerce, farming, manufacturing, transportation, financial, computer systems, and some legitimate fed agencies maybe... all spread intricately throughout every conceivable category of industry. Maybe if each state could live with a philosophy of 100% "live and let live" maybe it'd work, but even then I have doubts. I mean the animosities "just" within families and neighbors is barely contained already. It often takes huge money, serious expertise, and long long time to cut ties successfully in the easiest of business situations. Ironically, the capper could be a sticky web of legal issues.

Well, anything is possible. Perhaps. 😊

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That's the biggest problem.

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