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The End of America?: Bible Prophecy and a Country in Crisis
Will God’s Wrath Fall on America?
What happens when a country glories in its immorality, turning away from faith in God and obedience to Him?
Jeff Kinley, author of As It Was in the Days of Noah, explores historical and biblical precedents for the demise of a nation and addresses pressing questions such as…
How did we get to this point?
Is America in Bible prophecy?
Will Christians face widespread persecution here?
What effect will the rapture have on America?
How should I respond to the moral decline?
This forthright survey of current events and trends offers valuable perspective on the future of America—along with powerful motivation to embrace the only source of lasting hope.
What happens when a country glories in its immorality, turning away from faith in God and obedience to Him?
Jeff Kinley, author of As It Was in the Days of Noah, explores historical and biblical precedents for the demise of a nation and addresses pressing questions such as…
How did we get to this point?
Is America in Bible prophecy?
Will Christians face widespread persecution here?
What effect will the rapture have on America?
How should I respond to the moral decline?
This forthright survey of current events and trends offers valuable perspective on the future of America—along with powerful motivation to embrace the only source of lasting hope.
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Jeff Kinley
32 books71 followersJeff Kinley is a bestselling author who has written 32 books. Jeff is passionate and intentional about equipping Christians to know God and His Word. His books have been translated into multiple languages and sold throughout the world. Jeff's speaking ministry takes him to far away countries where he speaks on the topics related to his books, most notably Bible Prophecy. His Vintage Truth Podcast can be heard twice a week, and has listeners in over 70 countries.
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October 23, 2021
At this point, I'll read everything from Jeff Kinley because I love how he applies Scripture and prophesy to current events. In this book, he looks at America's place, or lack thereof, in prophecy and examines what role the country will play as we get closer to the end times. In a sobering account of how lost the USA truly is, Kinley compares the country's inevitable future fall to past super-power civilizations such as Rome and Babylon. While everything discussed in terms of policies that demonstrate how far the country has come from its Biblical foundations was accurate, it also served as a wake up call to continue to pray for the nation and live out faith in daily life.
August 5, 2017
As a Christian and an American I’m often struck by the divergent opinions espoused by fellow believers concerning America’s place in Bible prophecy. On one end of the spectrum you have those who believe America is not implied or mentioned in the Bible’s prophetic texts. On the other hand are those who say the USA is a central figure in the Bible’s end-times prophecies. One thing both sides seem to agree on is that America’s moral decline plays an integral part in either scenario.
Into this mix of conflicting and competing world views Jeff Kinley offers a timely and important look at the subject in his new book The End of America? - Bible Prophecy and A Country in Crisis.
It has been some time since I’ve read a better or more eloquent exploration of America’s greatness and failings than given by Mr. Kinley in this book. I especially appreciated Mr. Kinley reminding his reader that we as Christian’s must remember that our ultimate allegiance belongs to a heavenly king, a kingdom, and a city not made with human hands. In today’s supercharge political environment, it’s a reminder that I believe should be at the forefront of our thoughts.
The book begins in Chapter 1 with an exploration of the question: Is America Really in Decline? I must warn the reader that Mr. Kinley pulls no punches when looking at the underbelly of America’s moral decline.
Then in Chapter 2, Mr. Kinley gives sobering context to our country’s moral decline by sharing a compelling overview of our Judeo-Christian roots. I really appreciate this part of the book because I felt Mr. Kinley did a great job of painting a balanced picture of America’s Christian heritage. In the book he did not paint every founder as an evangelical Christian but rather showed how a diverse group of men from various backgrounds and religious beliefs understood the importance of setting our country’s laws upon Judeo-Christian principles.
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In what I hope is taken as constructive criticism, I think it would have been helpful for Mr. Kinley to explore a bit more thoroughly the corrosive influence humanism played in undermining America’s Judeo-Christian roots. Like the Biblical wheat and tares, those seeds of humanism which always lie dormant in the human heart were provided fertile grounds in early years of the republic. Those seeds originally sown in Eden by the adversary found ideal conditions to flourish as “We the People” case off the shackles of Biblical morality in an over estimation of our own “exceptionalism”. Those shackles of Judeo-Christian morality were cut completely during the mid-1900’s by our Supreme Court when it began to eradicate religion in the public sphere. What few realize is that these events were not an accident but a purposeful agenda. During the years 1941-1971 a majority of the Supreme Court justices belonged to an organization which has as one of its core tenants the promotion of secular humanism. I believe this context is essential to understanding the accelerated decline of morality in American in the mid-20th century. It would have been a valuable addition to the book.
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In Chapter 5, Mr. Kinley looks at American’s Holocaust – Abortion and our National Shame. This chapter was quite frankly heart breaking and terribly sobering. By the time you have finished this chapter you are left with the unescapable conclusion that we as a nation have nurtured an atrocity of proportions which makes the bloodshed of the past 6000 years of human history pale in comparison. Instead of proclaiming American greatness and exceptionalism we should be bowing our heads in shame because of what we have allowed to take place on our watch. This chapter really made me realize our extreme hypocrisy as we point to the tens of thousands of precious souls killed by Islamic terrorism each year, or the 6 million precious Jewish souls murdered by the cold blooded hands of the Nazi’s during WWII, yet each year the blood of 1 million innocent children soaks the soil of our own land. Where is the greatness in that?
In Chapters 6-9, Mr. Kinley focuses in on Bible prophecy, potential scenarios for America’s demise, and the consequences of our national moral decay. Although I don’t agree with Mr. Kinley on some of his eschatological assumptions, there is a lot of valuable information in these chapters.
Once particular area of disagreement regards Mr. Kinley’s Gog and Magog scenario. This section of the book I found to be especially lacking in context. As an example I quote from page 212 of the book:
“As to the timing of this particular battle, I believe there is scriptural evidence to suggest it will occur sometime after Israel enters the land before Jesus Christ returns. More specifically, the Bible tells us it will take place during the “latter years” and when Israel is “living securely” in the land (Ezekiel 38:8, 11, 14, 18-22)."
What Mr. Kinley fails to explain in his book is that Israel “living securely” (yashab betach) is taken originally from the context of Leviticus 25 & 25 and is a Biblical promise to Israel contingent upon their obedience to the Torah. Further Jeremiah 32, Ezekiel 28, 34 and Zechariah 14 all congruently describe Israel dwelling securely (yashab betach) during the millennial reign of Christ. Not to be ignored is Revelation 20 were it describes the attack of Gog and Magog as taking place in the latter years when Israel is in fact dwelling securely in their land.
In consideration of the importance Mr. Kinley places on the Gog & Magog invasion of Israel as it relates to the Rapture and his end-times framework, at the very least he should provide his readers with a more contextual explanation of why he believes Ezekiel 38 & 39 description of Israel "dwelling securely" in the land is exceptional to the context provided in the balance of the Biblical record.
The reason I believe this is so important is what we believe about prophecy can’t help but influence how we see the world. Today many of my evangelic peers see the Russia of today as the embodiment of the prophesied Gog and Magog. At the very least these expectations should be tempered with a complete contextual rendering of the applicable passages relating to Gog and Magog and its timing. Anything less creates a potential stumbling block as we draw closer to the end of this age and the return of Yeshua.
Finally Chapter 10 is a call for Christians to be the light and salt to the world around us. Mr. Kinley rightly encourages his reader not to hide their lights but to be active agents in our spheres of influence in the time remaining before Yeshua returns.
In closing, my respectful disagreements notwithstanding, this book was an outstanding look at America, its Judeo-Christian roots, and our place in Yahweh’s redemptive plan for mankind. I sincerely believe this is one of the books every American Christians need read this year. After you’ve read the book then I’d encourage you to open your Bible’s and see if these things be so.
Maranatha!
Into this mix of conflicting and competing world views Jeff Kinley offers a timely and important look at the subject in his new book The End of America? - Bible Prophecy and A Country in Crisis.
It has been some time since I’ve read a better or more eloquent exploration of America’s greatness and failings than given by Mr. Kinley in this book. I especially appreciated Mr. Kinley reminding his reader that we as Christian’s must remember that our ultimate allegiance belongs to a heavenly king, a kingdom, and a city not made with human hands. In today’s supercharge political environment, it’s a reminder that I believe should be at the forefront of our thoughts.
The book begins in Chapter 1 with an exploration of the question: Is America Really in Decline? I must warn the reader that Mr. Kinley pulls no punches when looking at the underbelly of America’s moral decline.
Then in Chapter 2, Mr. Kinley gives sobering context to our country’s moral decline by sharing a compelling overview of our Judeo-Christian roots. I really appreciate this part of the book because I felt Mr. Kinley did a great job of painting a balanced picture of America’s Christian heritage. In the book he did not paint every founder as an evangelical Christian but rather showed how a diverse group of men from various backgrounds and religious beliefs understood the importance of setting our country’s laws upon Judeo-Christian principles.
* * *
In what I hope is taken as constructive criticism, I think it would have been helpful for Mr. Kinley to explore a bit more thoroughly the corrosive influence humanism played in undermining America’s Judeo-Christian roots. Like the Biblical wheat and tares, those seeds of humanism which always lie dormant in the human heart were provided fertile grounds in early years of the republic. Those seeds originally sown in Eden by the adversary found ideal conditions to flourish as “We the People” case off the shackles of Biblical morality in an over estimation of our own “exceptionalism”. Those shackles of Judeo-Christian morality were cut completely during the mid-1900’s by our Supreme Court when it began to eradicate religion in the public sphere. What few realize is that these events were not an accident but a purposeful agenda. During the years 1941-1971 a majority of the Supreme Court justices belonged to an organization which has as one of its core tenants the promotion of secular humanism. I believe this context is essential to understanding the accelerated decline of morality in American in the mid-20th century. It would have been a valuable addition to the book.
* * *
In Chapter 5, Mr. Kinley looks at American’s Holocaust – Abortion and our National Shame. This chapter was quite frankly heart breaking and terribly sobering. By the time you have finished this chapter you are left with the unescapable conclusion that we as a nation have nurtured an atrocity of proportions which makes the bloodshed of the past 6000 years of human history pale in comparison. Instead of proclaiming American greatness and exceptionalism we should be bowing our heads in shame because of what we have allowed to take place on our watch. This chapter really made me realize our extreme hypocrisy as we point to the tens of thousands of precious souls killed by Islamic terrorism each year, or the 6 million precious Jewish souls murdered by the cold blooded hands of the Nazi’s during WWII, yet each year the blood of 1 million innocent children soaks the soil of our own land. Where is the greatness in that?
In Chapters 6-9, Mr. Kinley focuses in on Bible prophecy, potential scenarios for America’s demise, and the consequences of our national moral decay. Although I don’t agree with Mr. Kinley on some of his eschatological assumptions, there is a lot of valuable information in these chapters.
Once particular area of disagreement regards Mr. Kinley’s Gog and Magog scenario. This section of the book I found to be especially lacking in context. As an example I quote from page 212 of the book:
“As to the timing of this particular battle, I believe there is scriptural evidence to suggest it will occur sometime after Israel enters the land before Jesus Christ returns. More specifically, the Bible tells us it will take place during the “latter years” and when Israel is “living securely” in the land (Ezekiel 38:8, 11, 14, 18-22)."
What Mr. Kinley fails to explain in his book is that Israel “living securely” (yashab betach) is taken originally from the context of Leviticus 25 & 25 and is a Biblical promise to Israel contingent upon their obedience to the Torah. Further Jeremiah 32, Ezekiel 28, 34 and Zechariah 14 all congruently describe Israel dwelling securely (yashab betach) during the millennial reign of Christ. Not to be ignored is Revelation 20 were it describes the attack of Gog and Magog as taking place in the latter years when Israel is in fact dwelling securely in their land.
In consideration of the importance Mr. Kinley places on the Gog & Magog invasion of Israel as it relates to the Rapture and his end-times framework, at the very least he should provide his readers with a more contextual explanation of why he believes Ezekiel 38 & 39 description of Israel "dwelling securely" in the land is exceptional to the context provided in the balance of the Biblical record.
The reason I believe this is so important is what we believe about prophecy can’t help but influence how we see the world. Today many of my evangelic peers see the Russia of today as the embodiment of the prophesied Gog and Magog. At the very least these expectations should be tempered with a complete contextual rendering of the applicable passages relating to Gog and Magog and its timing. Anything less creates a potential stumbling block as we draw closer to the end of this age and the return of Yeshua.
Finally Chapter 10 is a call for Christians to be the light and salt to the world around us. Mr. Kinley rightly encourages his reader not to hide their lights but to be active agents in our spheres of influence in the time remaining before Yeshua returns.
In closing, my respectful disagreements notwithstanding, this book was an outstanding look at America, its Judeo-Christian roots, and our place in Yahweh’s redemptive plan for mankind. I sincerely believe this is one of the books every American Christians need read this year. After you’ve read the book then I’d encourage you to open your Bible’s and see if these things be so.
Maranatha!
January 1, 2020
My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5.
Often we wonder how, and if, America fits in End Times. To answer the question Mr. Kinley begins with history. He establishes the importance of prophecy in the Bible. Much of the prophecy has already come true, supporting the reliability of the source. But there is more to come.
The author explores the current state of America by sharing historical detail of Christian roots in its founding. Mr. Kinley then addresses America’s long-time relationship with Israel by discussing the Biblical principle of blessings falling on those who support God’s chosen people, Israel.
There is more historical detail showing the progressive moral decline in especially since God was removed from schools in 1962. Step by step our society has moved away from revering God, to a point of ignoring Him and more recently outright rebellion and rejection of His laws. Soon we can expect to see increased persecution against Christians.
The author spent a long chapter discussing the horrible impact of abortion. The Bible supports the position that life begins at conception (Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 44:24, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15 and more). So does science. God punished His most beloved chosen people, Israel, for worshipping idols and killing children. Do we really think He will let any other nation get away without punishment for the same sins?
The next question is how close to the end are we? Many people speculate and some (always falsely) set dates. There are some clear signs and seasons, but no one knows the date. This is more reason to be ready and to feel the compulsion to share the gospel with others. The final message is that it doesn’t really matter what role America plays in the end times. What matters is if we are ready and if we are sharing the message of salvation with others.
At times the book seemed to go on and on with a couple of the points. Still, I was impressed by the thoroughness of the arguments and information shared. I highly recommend this to readers who are interested in Biblical prophecy, not just America’s place.
Audio Notes: I enjoyed the narration by Tom Parks. I appreciated that his presentation of the facts and arguments is made with directness and genuine feeling. I am glad that I listened but I ended up buying an extra copy of the book for myself.
Often we wonder how, and if, America fits in End Times. To answer the question Mr. Kinley begins with history. He establishes the importance of prophecy in the Bible. Much of the prophecy has already come true, supporting the reliability of the source. But there is more to come.
The author explores the current state of America by sharing historical detail of Christian roots in its founding. Mr. Kinley then addresses America’s long-time relationship with Israel by discussing the Biblical principle of blessings falling on those who support God’s chosen people, Israel.
There is more historical detail showing the progressive moral decline in especially since God was removed from schools in 1962. Step by step our society has moved away from revering God, to a point of ignoring Him and more recently outright rebellion and rejection of His laws. Soon we can expect to see increased persecution against Christians.
The author spent a long chapter discussing the horrible impact of abortion. The Bible supports the position that life begins at conception (Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 44:24, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15 and more). So does science. God punished His most beloved chosen people, Israel, for worshipping idols and killing children. Do we really think He will let any other nation get away without punishment for the same sins?
The next question is how close to the end are we? Many people speculate and some (always falsely) set dates. There are some clear signs and seasons, but no one knows the date. This is more reason to be ready and to feel the compulsion to share the gospel with others. The final message is that it doesn’t really matter what role America plays in the end times. What matters is if we are ready and if we are sharing the message of salvation with others.
At times the book seemed to go on and on with a couple of the points. Still, I was impressed by the thoroughness of the arguments and information shared. I highly recommend this to readers who are interested in Biblical prophecy, not just America’s place.
Audio Notes: I enjoyed the narration by Tom Parks. I appreciated that his presentation of the facts and arguments is made with directness and genuine feeling. I am glad that I listened but I ended up buying an extra copy of the book for myself.
August 14, 2017
The End of America?
Bible Prophecy and a Country in Crisis
by Jeff Kinley
Harvest House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 01 Aug 2017
I am reviewing a copy of The End of America through Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley:
What happens when a nation turns its back on God, and instead glorifies immorality?
In this book Jeff Kinkley addresses these questions.
Jeff Kinkley also reminds us of these principles 1:) God judges Nations based on Their Moral Concience and national character. 2.) God judges nations Based on Their treatment of Israel. 3.) God Did not withhold judgement from his people Israel. 4.) God's Judgement Fell on Jesus at the Cross So That all the Nations can be blessed.
In this book there are some sobering statistics:
12 percent of all website are pornographic, that's over 24 million sites.
77 percent of all Americans view pornography at least once a month.
40 million are regular visitors to those sites.
1 in 3 are women.
25 percent of all search engine requests are related to pornography
The most popular day of the week for View pornography is Sunday.
The average age a child first sees pornography is eleven, and some claim it is as young as nine.
These images that a child sees cannot be unseen, and can do permanent damage.
The online pornography industry takes into ten to twelve billion dollars annually.
This book brings us face to face with the realities and what is happening.
In this book the issues of abortion is brought up, and the author points out that only one percent of those who seek out abortions were raped, six percent worry about disease.
The End of America brings up some good questions, and some valid research.
Five out of five stars.
Happy Reading!
July 18, 2017
This book is a call to return to the sound foundation of the Word of God. It reads like a breath of sanity in a world gone crazy. Not that it’s an easy book to read. Who likes to be told ? He doesn’t stop there though; he lays the completely deserved blame It was very convicting.
After laying that foundation he does point out that there is still hope. True hope not based on faulty or feel good theology, but on God's unchanging promises.
There were many times I wanted to highlight and share passages of this book. While they would be incredibly powerful, they are so much more powerful, convicting, with the surrounding passages building toward the point them. You should read the book especially if you are worried about the future of America, are deeply interested in politics, or are confused by all the different views on America’s direction and future.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for the free ARC of this book.
After laying that foundation he does point out that there is still hope. True hope not based on faulty or feel good theology, but on God's unchanging promises.
There were many times I wanted to highlight and share passages of this book. While they would be incredibly powerful, they are so much more powerful, convicting, with the surrounding passages building toward the point them. You should read the book especially if you are worried about the future of America, are deeply interested in politics, or are confused by all the different views on America’s direction and future.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for the free ARC of this book.
January 2, 2022
Hard to hear but harder yet to ignore
When truth smacks you in the face it is hard not to become angry or turn and hide. Kilney slaps you in the face with what is obvious but what is blatantly ignored and yet if you endure to the end he offers us a hope, but it is a hope that must be chosen it requires action on our part. A difficult message to digest and assured heartburn but there is relief for that heartburn in turning to God and His salvation thru Jesus. Yes a much needed read just hang in to the.end
When truth smacks you in the face it is hard not to become angry or turn and hide. Kilney slaps you in the face with what is obvious but what is blatantly ignored and yet if you endure to the end he offers us a hope, but it is a hope that must be chosen it requires action on our part. A difficult message to digest and assured heartburn but there is relief for that heartburn in turning to God and His salvation thru Jesus. Yes a much needed read just hang in to the.end
June 7, 2022
I think Jeff Kinley did an excellent job of stating what America is today and how it started. He did a good job of giving scripture references of how America has fallen away from God and moral standards. I believe everyone should read this book, but many probably will not like what is the truth. People disagree with when the rapture will take place, but I think that is not so important as to where we put our faith and trust. I recommend this book to everyone.
September 17, 2017
Fantastic read, don't let the title fool you. It's solid stuff, not fanatical. Jeff is a great level headed author.
July 27, 2018
Not bad, interesting info on marriage and informative on why America is due punishment by God.
August 14, 2020
We need to depend on God more and more each day and pray for our leaders!
January 8, 2024
Good book
A concise look at how both Christians and the United States fit in our current time. It looks at the big picture through the lens of total personal commitment to God.
A concise look at how both Christians and the United States fit in our current time. It looks at the big picture through the lens of total personal commitment to God.
October 19, 2024
Where is America in Bible Prophecy?
Jeff Kinley is the Cadillac of Bible Prophecy authors. He writes in a style that is smooth and sophisticated, but still easy to read. The End of America? is one of his best works to date. In the book, Kinley asks the question: Where is America in Bible Prophecy? Regardless of what you may have been taught, the Bible is silent on this question. So, Kinley combs through Scriptures and looks at why the United States is not a player in the end-times drama. Sadly, it seems obvious from today’s headlines that we are in the process of moral collapse. Kinley traces America’s Christian beginning and its pagan ending. If you want better insight into the spiritual happenings behind the events happening right now, I highly recommend The End of America?
Jeff Kinley is the Cadillac of Bible Prophecy authors. He writes in a style that is smooth and sophisticated, but still easy to read. The End of America? is one of his best works to date. In the book, Kinley asks the question: Where is America in Bible Prophecy? Regardless of what you may have been taught, the Bible is silent on this question. So, Kinley combs through Scriptures and looks at why the United States is not a player in the end-times drama. Sadly, it seems obvious from today’s headlines that we are in the process of moral collapse. Kinley traces America’s Christian beginning and its pagan ending. If you want better insight into the spiritual happenings behind the events happening right now, I highly recommend The End of America?
December 5, 2023
Jeff Kinley’s book “The End of American?” explores the question of a country in crisis, it’s voice in the power politics of the world quickly declining, and where it may fit into biblical prophecy although it’s not mentioned in the Bible.
Kinley holds nothing back as he explores these pertinent questions with biblical references to back up his points. Well-written and researched this is a must read for all Believers not only to raise awareness but for everyone to pray for an awakening in America.
Kinley holds nothing back as he explores these pertinent questions with biblical references to back up his points. Well-written and researched this is a must read for all Believers not only to raise awareness but for everyone to pray for an awakening in America.
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