Signs Point To Jesus’ Soon Return, Says Franklin Graham

AI, Globalization, And The Embrace Of Communism Point To Jesus’ Soon Return, Says Franklin Graham

Decision Magazine

During a recent podcast interview with Sean Hannity making the rounds on social media—including a wide range of topics from AI and the midterm elections to Israel and End-Times prophecy—Franklin Graham repeatedly pointed to Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer for a world longing for lasting peace and hope.

Citing news headlines about the creators of the leading artificial intelligence platforms warning that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity, the president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, told the Fox News Channel host, “My hope is in Jesus Christ.”

“My hope is not in the Republican Party or the Democrats or some other future political system.,” Franklin said during the nearly 90-minute episode of “Hangout with Sean Hannity.” “It’s not in the UN. It’s not in the Communist Party of China. It’s in Jesus Christ and Him alone.”

Signs of the Times

“And here’s another thing,” Franklin continued, “Jesus is coming back. He is going to come back, and He’s going to establish His throne here. And there’s going to be a new Jerusalem, and He’s coming down, and He’s going to reign, and that’s going to take place. When that is going to take place, I don’t know, but it’s not going to be that far down the road.”

When Hannity asked Franklin what made him think that Christ’s return is imminent, the evangelist said that today’s world seems to mirror the New Testament’s description of how Jesus’ return will be preceded by a season of war among nations, false prophets, lawlessness and hatred that divides families and communities alike.

“Jesus told us to look for signs,” Franklin said. “He said nobody knows the day or the time, not even the Son. But look for signs and so when you see the leaves are getting tender on the tree, you know that spring is on the way and summer is coming. And He’s given us signs to be watching and looking for. In Matthew, chapter 24, He gives us great examples of what’s coming and what we ought to be looking for.”

Franklin said that pastors around the world are increasingly preaching about the Second Coming of Christ with a sense of urgency that he hasn’t observed before. “I believe the time is near,” he said, “and that’s why we all need to examine our hearts and our own lives and just say God are we ready? Is there any sin in my life that I need to confess?”

Another sign that Jesus’ return is drawing closer, Franklin said, is the increasing globalization of the world’s economic and financial systems.

“John wrote the Book of Revelation, … he speaks about a one-world system,” Franklin asserted. “One world. In the last 30 years, I think it was George H.W. Bush who talked about a new world order. And both Republicans and Democrats have been focused on this path toward globalization, one world system. Thirty years ago, it was how is that going to happen? Today, with AI, with super computers and this push for globalization and it’s coming when you see socialism being accepted in this country and communism and Mamdani in New York.”

“And there is going to be a one-world system. There is going to be the antichrist. You won’t be able to buy, sell or trade without his mark. You have to have a mark and it’s going to be on the forehead or the right hand. And if you don’t have that mark, you can’t buy, you can’t go to the hospital, you can’t go the grocery store, you can’t buy gasoline, you can’t pay rent [without] the mark of the beast, and the Bible says its 666. It’s numerical.”

Franklin said that reports of today’s technology in Europe enabling scannable microchips to be embedded under human skin for digital banking purposes could be prophetic in nature. “We know that in the End Times, the monetary system of the world is going to be controlled by one entity, one source, one person,” he said.

And with the midterm elections approaching, Franklin suggested that socialism’s rise in popularity is the fruit of communist-leaning educators indoctrinating a generation of students on university campuses.

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Putin to Hold 24 Bilateral Meetings During Russia-Africa Summit

Putin to Hold 24 Bilateral Meetings During Russia-Africa Summit - Kremlin Aide

Sputnik

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a marathon of 24 bilateral international meetings this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday. 

"A multitude of bilateral meetings. I already mentioned that five meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 27. These bilateral meetings will then continue. We have counted 24 such meetings in total," Ushakov told reporters.

"Bilateral contacts with foreign leaders are also held at all such international events. Following the summit, Vladimir Putin will meet with a number of leaders. Five meetings, five contacts, are planned, including with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian," he elaborated.

Putin will hold meetings with the Egyptian president, the Ethiopian prime minister, and the president of the Republic of Congo on Wednesday, Ushakov said.

The Russian president will meet with leaders of Burundi, Namibia, Kenya, Sudan, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe on October 29, Ushakov said. 

Putin will hold 11 meetings on Friday, including with the presidents of Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic, Ushakov said.

Forty eight African countries have confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa Summit, with 22 of them being represented by heads of state.

"We [Russia and African countries] are naturally allies in building a multipolar, just world order, free from dictates and double standards, based on the sovereign equality of states, respect for international law, and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interrelationship," Ushakov remarked.

Africa is one of the most dynamically developing regions of the world and the continent of the future, Ushakov said, adding that Russia is increasing its diplomatic presence in Africa.

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Hold Until He Calls Us Home

Hold Until He Calls Us Home

Tim Moore

Can you believe 2026 is almost over? With each passing year, time itself seems to lean forward, moving at a quicker pace.

Perhaps it is the acceleration of the signs of the times. As we get closer to the end of the age, those signs are certainly increasing in frequency and intensity, making us feel as if we are in the middle of a whirlwind.

That is why it is critical that we stay grounded in biblical truth and guard our hearts (and minds) against the deception Satan is propagating. All of us are susceptible, as Peter demonstrated just a few verses after professing Jesus as Lord (Matthew 16:16, 21-23).

It is also why we need to encourage one another. Everything we do at Lamb & Lion Ministries is in support of our mission: to proclaim the soon return of Jesus Christ. Whether through our Lamplighter magazine, our Christ in Prophecy TV and radio programs, or all our publications and evangelistic outreach, that activity aims to do two things: warn the lost to flee from the wrath to come, and offer encouragement and edification in this dark hour to those waiting for Jesus.

We continue to ramp up our outreach (and the breadth of our investments) to reflect the urgency of that task. It is my consistent prayer that whenever Jesus calls us home, He will find us faithful to the end. And if He calls me individually home before the Rapture, I pray that, with His help, I can finish well.

Scripture tells us that man does not know his time. Likewise, we do not know the day or the hour He will come for His Bride. What I do know is this: “I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day” (2 Timothy 1:12). So, to quote the words of William Wallace in the movie Braveheart, we must “Hold! Hold!” until He calls us home.

We look forward to the glorious moment when Jesus returns to Earth with us following along behind Him. The Rapture itself is not the end, but it is the beginning of the end. There is much more to come after that singular event—and much more for us to do in our glorified bodies.

Some people cannot think beyond the immediacy of the moment. Christians are called to serve in the here and now while being heavenly-minded. Perhaps a better way of putting it is that we exist in an “already, but not yet” state. We are already saved and serving the Lord, but we have not yet realized all that He has prepared for us.

U.S. Military Prepared to Strike Iran Within 96 Hours as Israel Pushes for Joint Offensive

U.S. Military Prepared to Strike Iran Within 96 Hours as Israel Pushes for Joint Offensive

Emmitt Barry

The United States military is prepared to launch a major offensive against Iran within 96 hours of receiving authorization from President Donald Trump, according to U.S. officials, as Israel presses Washington to join a coordinated operation aimed at delivering a decisive blow to Tehran’s military capabilities.

Two American officials told CNN that preparations are sufficiently advanced to allow U.S. forces to begin operations within four days of a presidential order, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Although Trump has not made a final decision, officials indicated that any renewed offensive would be substantially larger than previous strikes, targeting Iranian military infrastructure beyond missile launchers and radar installations that Tehran could quickly replace.

Israeli officials have reportedly been preparing their own military options while lobbying Washington to participate in a joint operation. However, the Trump administration has urged Israel to delay military action, potentially until after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.

The growing threat of renewed conflict comes as both countries approach consequential elections.

Israelis head to the polls Tuesday, October 27, while Americans vote in congressional midterm elections the following week.

According to Israel Hayom, citing reporting by The New York Times, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could consider ordering another strike against Iran even if he loses the election, believing a successor might hesitate to undertake such an operation.

However, Netanyahu’s office rejected separate reports that he had sought military action immediately before Israel’s election. Defense Minister Israel Katz also denied that Israel intended to initiate an attack before voting, while warning that Israel would respond forcefully to Iranian aggression.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan dispatched senior officials to Tehran on Monday in an effort to prevent another regional war.

According to Reuters and the Associated Press, the diplomatic initiative seeks to reopen negotiations between Washington and Tehran and reduce tensions across the Middle East.

Iran has signaled that diplomatic channels remain open, although significant disagreements persist over American demands and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest confrontation follows the U.S.-Israeli military campaign launched February 28, which inflicted extensive damage on Iranian military infrastructure but failed to produce a lasting settlement.

With American forces positioned for another major offensive, Israeli military planners preparing for renewed confrontation, and regional governments scrambling to prevent escalation, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining whether the Middle East returns to full-scale war.

Report: Hezbollah rebuilds drone arsenal with Iranian cash, braces for renewed war with Israel

Report: Hezbollah rebuilds drone arsenal with Iranian cash, braces for renewed war with Israel

Reuters

Lebanese security officials familiar with Hezbollah's activities say the terrorist group has spent the past three months preparing for a possible resumption of fighting with Israel, following a substantial infusion of Iranian funding. Despite suffering heavy losses in successive wars with Israel, Hezbollah remains committed to fighting and has used the lull in hostilities since June to rearm, focusing on acquiring explosives and producing attack drones capable of striking Israeli positions.

One Lebanese security source and another person close to Hezbollah told Reuters that the group had received tens of millions of dollars from Iran to strengthen its military capabilities. The funding comes in addition to approximately $200 million transferred from Tehran to assist displaced families in Hezbollah's Shiite strongholds, as Reuters reported earlier this month.

According to the sources, Hezbollah is also working to restore command-and-control structures disrupted during major battles with Israel. The group's media office rejected claims that its command systems had collapsed, arguing that Israel's occupation of Lebanese territory made resistance a legitimate right.

The IDF declined to comment, while Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva did not respond to Reuters' questions. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said Washington would continue restricting Hezbollah's finances through sanctions and other measures, while a Treasury Department spokesperson said Iran was running out of money and ways to transfer it.

Hezbollah remains on alert for a possible escalation between the United States and Iran that could reignite fighting in Lebanon. However, Lebanese security sources said the group has yet to fully replenish its weapons stockpiles or restore its fighting force.

The organization acknowledged this month that explosives seized by Lebanese authorities belonged to Hezbollah and were intended for use against Israel. A Hezbollah official and a Lebanese security source told Reuters the materials were specifically intended for explosive-laden drones.

Hezbollah also faces the challenge of rebuilding its command capabilities following losses on key fronts, including the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil and the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge. Lebanese security officials said the group's tactics, which relied on small combat units and rationed anti-tank rockets, left some fighters isolated and struggling against Israel's remotely operated weapons, including armed drones and remote-controlled military vehicles.

The IDF told Reuters it uses remotely operated systems to monitor southern Lebanon and reduce the exposure of its troops to threats. Hezbollah has not explicitly stated whether it would join a renewed conflict involving Iran, but its media office said the group was careful not to provide Israel with justification for further escalation, particularly because of concerns that its supporters could once again be displaced from their homes.