The Coming Economic Armageddon

by David Jeremiah

Never before have we read such jarring headlines, distressing news analyses, or dire predictions concerning the world's financial future. The American housing market -- or, more sentimentally, the American dream -- began to collapse in 2006, taking with it large chunks of the global financial system. Millions of jobs worldwide have vanished forever. Did Bible prophecy predict this catastrophe? Are there biblical clues to how soon, if ever, a viable, long-term recovery can be sustained? Is the financial collapse just one of several signs that we are living in the final days of Earth's history.

In The Coming Economic Armageddon , David Jeremiah says we can know the meaning behind what we see in the daily news -- and understand and prepare for living in the New Global Economy.

Genres: Christian, Economics, Religion, Nonfiction, Christianity, Spirituality, Audiobook

293 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.


As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.



In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.



Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.



Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.



As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.



Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.



Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.



Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.



Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God

Reviews

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

"In spite of the horrors coming in the period of the Tribulation, God will never forsake those who turn to Him." (Dr. David Jeremiah, The Coming Economic Armageddon, Page 129)

This book speaks to the coming economic Armageddon that is to come upon the world as interpreted through the Bible and the experts that the author has consulted. Some of the things that are coming are:

* A one world government;
* A one world currency;
* More dependence on the government;
* The rise of Satan's prophet and Antichrist;
* The mark of the beast; and
* The rule and reign of Christ (AKA Millennium)...

I am personally an amateur when it comes to prophesy, but I found most of this book was backed up with Scripture and the author has done his due diligence in researching things to come economically. Suffice it to say, this book was written before the presidency of Trump where things have been improving economically and Satan's plans for a one world government have been hindered because of the policies of the Trump administration which are counter to globalism.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than expectations. We live such busy lives, surrounded by great wealth and many possessions. We easily lose sight of not only the true economic problems but the coming perils that will engulf humanity. The massive debt that our country is in mixed with greed only ensures that there is coming a time of great depression which will set up the globe for a one world leader.

Dr. Jeremiah's research includes current economic numbers, historic examples, as well as numerous Bible passages help the reader understand the great calatmy that is inevitable. His book is not meant to scare the reader, but rather to warn them so they can trust God as well as be prepared as much as possible.

If you enjoy studying end times, Apocalyptic events or even Bible prophecies - you would really enjoy this book.

[Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Jeremiah always delivers good, informative books that make the reader look not only within themselves, but at what is going on in the world. He takes the economic upheaval that the world is going through and relates it back to the Bible. Since this book was written in 2010 and I’m reading it at the end of 2012, I can really more thoroughly understand what he is discussing throughout the book. This book is good for Christians and non-Christians alike and help us more thoroughly understand today’s economic situation. I would give this book a 10+!

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful insight in the things to come in our country and in the world based on the unfailing word of God, the Bible.

[Keri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was next to the Suze Orman book at the library, and I admit that I can rarely resist anything with 'Armageddon' in the title. I love all things apocalyptic. What does that say about my psyche, I wonder?

Mr. Jeremiah is clearly a Christian of the fundamentalist fold, so his warnings of an economic collapse tie in with scripture and the popular evangelical notions of the Rapture and the Millenium, both of which my little Catholic heart find amusing and fascinating at the same time. I remember being a young girl, fairly recently plucked from heavily Catholic New York and re-planted in the rich soil of Southern Baptists, Pentecostals and Churches of Christ here in the south, where my rosary and Mary medal were deeply suspect. I first heard about "the Rapture" from a thin, dog-eared teen novel, and remember it clearly: a teenage girl is left behind, all her friends and family taken up to Heaven, and eventually she's chased down by Satan's dark-suited minions in helicopters for refusing the Mark of the Beast. I was utterly fascinated by this tale, and couldn't wait to ask my mother about it. I remember a head-shake, an eyeroll and an "oh, that's some nonsense the Baptists believe." She was actually very open about religion in general, though, and always let me hang out with my friends at their various churches, so I had a lot of exposure to different brands of Christianity early on (I never lost my fascination with the Rapture notion; it just seemed so exciting!).

Well, that was an unnecessary backstory! Just a fond memory. Anyway, this book is half historical, half futuristic, using scripture to point to the present and future signs of Armageddon, most of which we've heard before - the decline of the dollar, the ever-more intrusive technology, the one world currency, the consolidation of government as a solution to crisis, the charismatic savior/leader, etc. Old Testament scripture is often more relevant to me than the hotly-debated and in some ways indecipherable Book of Revelations, but Revelations is undoubtedly the epitome of adventurous reading any day of the week.

I'm being slightly glib here, but I did enjoy the book and learned from it. I also very much appreciated the time the author took to remind us that in the end, we cannot worship both God and Mammon; that to love one means to hate the other. People take that too literally, I think, misunderstanding the meaning of "love" in that context, and so the truth of that statement is tragically lost. Storing up treasures here on earth is both instinct and folly, and maybe one of the greatest battles we fight in this life is striking that balance. All in all a decent read, and the author knows his history, both biblical and economic.

[Jeffrey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book in a giveaway from Goodreads

David Jeremiah's book is a travesty of neoconservative politics with a veneer of social conservative rhetoric, topped with dispensationalism and a dash of Godwin.

Filled with half-truths and outright lies, Jeremiah encourages a passive, "take care of yourself, because the end times are coming," outlook where it's "okay to be rich," even though he himself cites the troubles of a growing rich-poor divide, and an outright hostile approach to governance in any area that isn't pro-military or pro-christianity.

In short, Jeremiah wants people to distrust the government and stay out of politics in such areas as financial regulation as much as possible. The effect being that business would go on as usual.

No one should read this book. It is a sham and a fraud. Yet, this is the first book I'm going to put into Goodreads' bookswap because the only thing worse than someone reading this book is allowing Jeremiah to make a penny off of it.

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some great information in it. I read it in one evening and learned quite a bit about our current and past economy's. There is hope for our future and this book helps show you the path.

[Lucas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much armageddon, too little econs. Amen!

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of armageddon, not so much economics. Last chapter is useful.

[Joseph Ferragamo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book, very informative on what is going on in the world economically. David Jeremiah writes about the dangerous monetary situation of inflation in our world and the dangers this affords us. Unfortunately it was written 12 years ago so some things need to be updated but it was a good read anyway

[Mestaw7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Highly recommended. You learn so much about God’s word and biblical principles. I recommend that you read Agents of Babylon also. Very well written so that you will understand what is being said

[Nohemi Lugo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but some of the data is out of date.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book discusses what Bible prophecy warns about the new global economy. Very informative and grounded in Scripture. Ripped from current headlines.

[Huguette Larochelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

book about Religion is not my cup of tea.
Religion , politic, and money.
are all the problems in this world.

[Marie Wilfong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this book was written in 2010...the content screams from our news headlines today....

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in 2010, the particulars of this book are dated, yet the principles still apply to life

[Joseph]

It is amazing how dated and up to date this book is at the same time. Written in 2010 and still relevant in 2025. Possibly more so.

[Henry Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't review that much non-fiction on Two-Fisted Blogger. The last such book I did was, I think, Guy Sajer's Forgotten Soldier. But though this book is not meant to be entertaining, it is educational and worthwhile.



Many prophetic scholars (including me, though I'm more of an armchair "scholar") have predicted a catastrophic financial meltdown for decades. Today, many observers inside and outside the Church are grudgingly admitting that we're not crackpots, after all. At least not for that prediction.

In fact, an astute observer who has never cracked a Bible open--but has merely made an honest effort to inform themselves despite the disinformation from government, media and popular culture--understands that the seed of economic destruction for America was planted long ago. That seed has been nurtured, sometimes by a trickle, and sometimes by great spurts. It has been slowed somewhat a couple times, but never stopped. The harvest is almost upon us.

Dr. Jeremiah, whose radio program I've partially caught from time-to-time, has written a book that repeats the warning about this pending harvest given 2,000 years ago.

The first part of the book presents samplings of evidence, from mostly secular sources, about the bitter pill we will soon be forced to swallow. His research has mined some very enlightening quotes to support his other evidence.I appreciated his courage in calling one particular skunk a skunk: Social Security has been transformed into a compulsive, government-run Ponzi Scheme. Politicians and most talking heads are far too cowardly to ever admit this out loud. But while Dr. Jeremiah explains what a Ponzi Scheme is, citing examples, the informed reader will likely come to the same conclusion about Social Security even before he ties it together in black & white. It's also refreshing that he diverges from the ubiquitous "prosperity preachers" in honestly admitting that inflation in particular, and man-made financial calamities in general, widen the chasm between rich and poor while decimating the middle class. Another nice nugget is his analysis of Joseph's management of the Egyptian economy. Some people use this story in Genesis to imply that government-controlled, centralized (socialist) economies are Biblical, effective, or resistant to disaster. David Jeremiah politely takes exception to that notion.

From there, The Coming Economic Armageddon takes us over familiar territory (for those who have read other books about prophecy). Nobody who reads Bible prophecy for themselves is likely to agree 100% with someone else's interpretations, and that was my experience here. But Dr. Jeremiah has a well-grounded education of the matter, in general, and doesn't try to expound upon aspects of end-times prophecy he doesn't yet understand. (Yes, others have, and do, including some of the "big name" prophecy teachers.) He concentrates on the financial aspect of the end times, and the thrust of this is intended as a warning for those who still fail to appreciate the magnitude of this coming disaster.

People who have never read a single verse from the Bible have heard of "the mark of the beast," and perhaps even some contextual speculation about a cashless society, bar codes, RFID chip implants, etc. But they don't appreciate how these developments were assumed 2,000+ years ago in the Bible, and like similar assumptions in Revelation and the other prophetic books, were scoffingly dismissed until the development of satellite communications, the Internet, 3G, streaming webcasts, podcasts, etc., etc., etc.

Perhaps the best treat in store for the prophetically literate is Dr. Jeremiah's chapter on the Millennium. I don't know about others, but I've never heard teaching on this subject, and never read more than perfunctory paragraphs here and there touching on it. It's a pity this period goes unnoticed by prophecy teachers. It is important, fascinating, and painfully revealing about human nature.

TCEA wraps up with a chapter about preparation for the rider of the black horse (look that one up, haha). Dr. J doesn't give investment advice, but advises practical application of the spiritual advice Jesus evidently considered more important than any earth-bound financial strategy.

For those who already have a grasp of end-time prophecy, this is like a review, with a few fresh tidbits thrown in. For those who don't, it's a must-read.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in Jeremiah's series on the current and end times. It follows What In The World Is Going On? and Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World. The first book was mainly concerned with prophecy in Daniel, Ezekiel and Revelation. Shortly after it was written, the financial meltdown took place.

The emphasis on this book is the current global financial situation. Jeremiah writes a lot about the banking sector, from a conservative viewpoint. While he is not against getting rich, and uses Biblical reference to back that standpoint, he is concerned about how we obtain and how we use those riches. We need to remember that all things come from God, and must not become greedy. Greed, he says, is how the world got into it's current problems.

He cautions against globalization. Globalization is not a good thing, as the Bible warns that globalization will bring on the end times. Again, he uses Biblical reference to support his statements. He is negative about the United Nations and the European Union, reminding us that God created the differences in cultures. If we have differences, how can we be united?

Jeremiah does repeat material from the previous two books, but does admit that. If you've read them, the material on the AntiChrist won't be knew. In this book, however, he goes further in linking the Mark of the Beast to the economy of the end times. A new subject is the city of Babylon, which I found fascinating. We know the Iraqis want to bring back Babylon. Saddam Hussein began it, and there are now plans to rebuild sections of it as part of a museum. Could 'Tourism not Terrorism' be the start of Babylon's resurrection?

Don't expect advice on stocks, bonds and retirement savings in this book. Jeremiah isn't a financial advisor. His advice is to place our hope and trust on the Lord and His Word. Make money, but do it God's way. Don't be greedy and don't do it at the cost of another. Remember, you won't take any of it with you when you pass from this world. You will have only your heart and your actions when you come before Him.

Overall, this is an interesting book. It's also not difficult to read. I went through it in a day, and that included highlighting portions of it. There is also a study guide, which I've no doubt our Bible Study group will eventually use.

[Harold Harkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

Great book by Dr David Jeremiah love his books, looking forward reading his other books. Really enjoy Dr David Jeremiah books.

[Aaron Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid look at what the economic crisis (both in America and globally) could do in the near future to set in motion biblical prophecy. How did we get to the point where we are spending more in defense, Social Security, and Medicare than we as a country are taking in all together? That doesn't leave room for any other government programs, although I believe we should be limiting those too. This book definitely shoots strait on the topics of how the world want to see stability and guarantees, even if that means giving power to a one world economy or New World Order. If nothing else, Dr. Jeremiah's book will make you start questioning where do we as Americans plan to play a role in the coming events? Or better yet, what does God have in store for us?

[Central · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. Simply wow. I have listened to Dr. David Jeremiah on the radio for some time and his messages have a resonating affect on me. While this book has some doctrinal messages that I disagree with, he hits a home run when it comes to looking at the times we are in now.

My background is such that I have seen this thing unfold and watched in awe. I knew we were facing something on a Biblical level. Dr. David Jeremiah lays it out in an easy to read format but is also upfront about the fact we are in the end times.

This is a great starter to studying the end times from a financial and political perspective.

[Anne Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I often listen to David Jeremiah on the radio and enjoy his messages because he is sound doctrinally. This is the first book I have read by him and it was fantastic. Jeremiah skillfully ties in the Tower of Babel and the story of Joseph with today's economic landscape and also spends several chapters discussing the reign of the Antichrist and the battle of Armageddon. If you are looking for a book that accurately details the financial situation of the United States and how it ties into prophecy than this book is a must read.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This set me on a journey through three more books by Dr. Jeremiah.... :D Very nice travels.

Jeremiah's books teach about the book of Revelation primarly; but, they also help uncover incredible mysteries about prophecy declared in The Bible -though never a replacement for the Holy Spirit.

So, economy, power, money, Republican's, Democrat's, no matter; it's the black or white of the gospel. Either you are or you are not willing to live in relationship with God; through the opportunity Jesus gave of the Cross.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are a few ways I gauge a good read. First, is the information substantiated? (footnotes) Second, is the book beneficial to keep in my library and recommend to fellow Christians? Lastly, is the book a fluid read? Does it have a flow and rhythm to it? All three of these were answered with a resounding yes! Less than week to read because I wanted to know what the next page held in words. I suggest every thinking Biblical Christian pick this read up and take not of the Biblical paradigms Dr. Jeremiah puts forth to help in these dark economic days.

[Mathias Seiwert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting book. Seems a bit like a chicken little “the sky is falling” type of book meant to scare us. And yet the facts of the current state of the U.S.’s economy coupled with our nation’s rapidly rising debt seems to point toward the direction about which this author is warning. Plus there is a solid Biblical perspective on the current economy, which is great. Let’s be wise, reduce our personal debt, and trust in Jesus to take care of us…

[Jeannie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this book in a First Reads giveaway.

Well, I thought this book would be more interesting than I found it. There were some very valid points and good information. However, to me it felt more like the Bible connection was forced or incuded as an afterthought, rather than a natural source of information.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just received this book today and Glen Beck on his program today urged viewers to read it. Being very interested in what has been happening to our economy and worried I hope this book will provide some hope and answers. Looking forward to reading it.

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I struggled at the beginning, having no real knowledge of Economics, but quickly found I could not put this book down. It is incredible in the way it ties Bible stories to the world today. I highly recommend this book and Dr. Jeremiah's programs as well.

[Bob Ladwig · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just finished this, I found the economic analysis to be pretty sound yet the prophetic interpretation of the Bible to be rather wanting. This in the end is a book with a short shelf life, it will be utterly useless in 50 years just like a lot of Hal Linsay's stuff.