Gog-Magog making nice over arms in space

No, not weird space alien limbs, but something more earthly. China, now becoming one of the biggest world powers, merging with Russia, another world power. The steps toward the imminent (and eventual failure) of the destruction of Israel: 

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/2/inside-the-ring-us-opposes-china-russia-space-arms/?page=all#pagebreak

2 Timothy 3:1 - "Know this, that in the last* days perilous times will come."

Last = from the Greek word eschatos, meaning the very end of something

THE SEDUCTION OF THE MARK OF THE BEAST

Playing the devil's advocate, here are a list of things that the Mark of the Beast would be good for and/or how it will probably be advertised and pushed on an unsuspecting public (it's already starting).
Any mistaking of your identification should become a thing of the past, as your blood/DNA will be undoubtedly be taken immediately upon birth, and your DNA will be your identifier for the rest of your life:

• Food - grocery shopping, fast food, restaurants, bars/taverns, wholesale places, farmers markets; no check out lines - you just walk your basket or cart full of groceries or other items through a scanner at the entrance/exit of the store; the reader will scan all the items you're purchasing and automatically charge them to your bank account.

• Shelter - buying a house, renting an apartment, staying in hotels, resorts, or spas anywhere in the world will require less paperwork overall.

• Banking - anything that has to do with spending money, or using credit, cash, bills/payments, borrowing, paychecks, expense reimbursements or just plain documentation will disappear.

• Safety - ability to track and find your children, elderly relatives, pets and livestock; use your phone, tablet or computer without a password; no need for long lines, nor 'naked machines' at the airport - scanners will be updated to scan you and your luggage more efficiently.

• Travel - no more keys to start your car, your chip will start your car automatically; also, you won't need an ID or a passport when traveling overseas.

• Entertainment - any entertainment or sporting event, movies, restaurants, travel, concerts, ski resorts or other activities or events around the world.

• Tracking - no more tollways or toll tags, insurance companies will be able to track your every driving move and adjust your insurance accordingly; your dentist and doctor will easily be able to track your entire medical history, including your medications, illnesses, family history, and disease susceptibility right down to your DNA; police and EMT personnel will be able to access your personal information easily by scanning your ID chip or tattoo. Conversely, if you are late on a payment, your bank could put a halt on your chip so you can't use it, or you won't be able to drive your car without first making a payment. 

• Ease and simplicity - you won't need credit cards, a drivers' license or other type of ID, cash, business cards, wallet or a purse (unless you still need lipstick!); you can go shopping without worrying about losing your card(s) or having your purse stolen.

There may be many more "positive" aspects not mentioned here, but no matter how wonderful, or however helpful this chip, tattoo, or DNA manipulation might be for your life, DO NOT TAKE THE MARK. This will be a two-fold thing: you will have to accept the mark, and swear allegience to the Antichrist, in order to buy a loaf of bread, or keep a roof over your head. But it is simply not worth an eternity in hell. And once you do this, there is no turning back. It cannot be reversed. You cannot reneg on the bargain. Think hard, dear friend, before you do this!

Yet more persecution

Even in the very city of Christ's birth.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/12/03/palestinian-authority-tells-christian-minority-in-bethlehem-to-tone-it-down-on-christmas-im-truly-disappointed/?utm_source=TheBlaze.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=story&utm_content=palestinian-authority-tells-christian-minority-in-bethlehem-to-tone-it-down-on-christmas-im-truly-disappointed

You'll never guess the religion of the latest terrorists

Yup.You got it. Quelle surprise, there.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34991855

The latest MUSLIM rampage, this time in San Bernadino, Cali. A "devout" muslim man (whom no one suspected, and who also happened to be a U.S. citizen) and his mail order bride that he brought back from a trip to Saudi Arabia. 

oh and BTW...they also have a 6 month old baby. Or, they had. Poor little thing. Farmed it out to a babysitter, then went a-huntin.

Apparently, having a baby (or even being pregnant) when one is Muslim does not preclude the need or urge to be a terrorist. Although it's a long shot, because the child will probably be raised by more Muslims, but I pray that he or she is adopted into some loving American family and God uses them in a mighty way.

You know, I have Muslim families in my neighborhood, and I work with Muslims. It's things like this that sadden me, because even though they are "nice" people, friendly, helpful, etc., it doesn't seem to make any difference. Their entire religion and mindset is to KILL THE INFIDEL (anyone who is not Muslim) and make Islam the world religion. How does one even wrap one's mind around that, let alone try to fight it?