FE

BR

UA

RY

201

6T H E N E W S J O U R N A L O F K O I N O N I A I N S T I T U T E

End-Times Survival Guide - Part 1

Ron Matsen

The Truth about Truth Chris Corlett

Russia - Looking for SpoilDr. Steve Elwart

VIRTUALRESOURCESDIGITALEDITION

khouse.org/subscribe

TWITTER

YOUTUBE

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

Personal Update comes to vibrant life with the Digital Edition, available for your computer, tablet or mobile

device. Get everything you love about our print edition -- plus interactive links

to videos and additional online resources.

@chuckmissler

For up to date i n f o r m a t i o n , c u r r e n t e v e n t s a n d

d i scuss ions, fo l low us on Facebook.

www.facebook.com/KoinoniaHouse

Follow K-House on Twitter.

twitter.com/KoinoniaHouse

Follow K-House on YouTube.

www.youtube.com/koinoniahouse

Watch over 1000 hours of Bible Commentaries and Topical Studies online via your tablet, mobile device,

laptop, PC or Internet connected TV.

With our Internet video live and on-demand streaming subscription service you can watch

Commentaries, Topical Studies, and Special Events when it suits you.

Or, create a free account, sample some of our free content, and tune in to watch our

Weekly Free live Question and Answer broadcasts hosted by Dr. Chuck Missler and guests.

tv.khouse.org

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

2 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame

unto him.”Proverbs 18:13

As maturing Christians, we should find value in diverse views challenging us to further study and to be open to additional perspectives. While we may not agree with all the details in each article, we see great value in them.

These articles are intended to stimulate discussion among the Koinonia Institute

membership as well as our Personal UPDATE subscribers.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. CHUCK MISSLER

DEPUTY EDITOR RON MATSEN

EXECUTIVE RESEARCH ANALYST STEVE ELWART

ART DIRECTOR/PUBLICATIONS DEAN PACKWOOD

DIRECTOR OF PRINTING DAVID HANSON

Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House, Inc.. Copyright 2016. All rights reserved.

Printed in the U.S.A. Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute.

Editor E-mail Address editor@khouse.org

Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854

Mailing Address P.O. Box D,

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83816-0347

Phone Orders/Subscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)

Office Phone: 1-208-773-6310 Fax: 1-208-773-6312

Online Subscriptions khouse.org/subscribe

Koinonia House Website www.khouse.org

Online Store https://resources.khouse.org

The Koinonia House mission is to create, develop and distribute materials to stimulate, encourage and facilitate

serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. Koinonia House, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 company. The Koinonia Institute is dedicated

to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in today’s world.

CONTENTS

ISSACHAR6 Russia - Looking for Spoil: Dr. Steve Elwart

This message from the LORD came to me: “Son of Man, turn your attention toward Gog, from the land of Magog, the chief noble of Meshech, and Tubal. Prophesy this against him: ’This is what the Lord GOD says...

KOINONOS27 The Truth about Truth: Chris Corlett

Kia Ora! I write this from the lounge at the River Lodge in New Zealand and I heartily recommend you find your way here as God guides and provides for you to do so. Whether it is the fresh air or faithful atmosphere, I find myself breathing a bit more deeply and thinking a bit more clearly...

BEREAN35 End-Times Survival Guide - Part 1: Ron Matsen

Of all the end-time themes discussed in the Bible, deception and apostasy in the church is listed more times than any other end-time sign of the times...

38 Conference Date39 Product Order Forms

COVER STORY

6 Th is message f rom the LORD came to me: “Son of Man, turn your attention toward Gog, from the land of Magog, the chief noble of Meshech, and Tubal. Prophesy this against him: ’This is what the Lord GOD says...

Dr. Steve Elwart.

Russia - Looking for Spoil

My dear personal friends.... Your prayers and encouragement have enabled my successful discharge from a week's stay in the hospital from a highly threatening series of known and intense related challenges.I am now able to complete my recovery in residence at the River Lodge in Reporoa, New Zealand and covet your prayers and encouragement. - Chuck Missler

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 3

Update on Chuck

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

NEWBRIEFING PACKMyths of

Eschatology

DVD US$19.95

Audio CD US$19.95

RUNNING TIMEApprox. 2 HOURS

AVAILABLE from our online store: resources.khouse.org

Eschatology is a part of theology concerned with the final events of history, or the ultimate destiny of humanity. This concept is commonly referred to as the “End Times” or “Last Days.” In this field of study, there is a minefield of disinformation, misunderstandings and myths concerning many future events:

• The Rapture• Does the Church go through the “Great Tribulation”?• Is there a literal “Millennium”?• Does the Church “replace” Israel?• What happened to the Davidic Covenant?• Is Everyone in Heaven equal?• Under Grace, does behavior matter?

Dr. Chuck Missler sheds light on these and some of the widely accepted myths surrounding some of the most important events on our horizon.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

4 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

DEAR FRIENDSFROM THE EDITOR

Ron Matsen Under Rower, K-House & KI

2016 promises to be a year of challenge and change. Everywhere you look the stage seems set for unpredictable and dramatic events that can and perhaps will alter the course of history. Where should we be looking when the world starts shaking?

In Luke chapter 21, verse 28, Jesus told us where to fix our eyes during times of trouble. Jesus said, “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” If we really believe that we are living in the Last Days, perhaps we need to start living a life that invests in the things that are eternal and not on the things that are temporal.

As a note of encouragement, as some of you may know, Chuck Missler was taken to the hospital in mid-January with a severe case of pneumonia. We put out a call for prayer and within a very short period of time tens of thousands of people were interceding for Chuck. To everyone’s amazement, Chuck’s rate of recovery was a testimony of God’s healing power. Once again, everyone at Koinonia House and Koinonia Institute would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all of you who co-laboured with us through prayer during Chuck’s time of need.

God bless you,Ron MatsenUnder Rower, K-House & KI A little reward for being a good boy at the doctor's.

The doctor could not be more pleased with Chuck's progress!

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 5

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

6 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

RUSSIA

Dr. Steve Elwart Executive Research Editor, Koinonia Institute

LOOKING FOR SPOIL

This message from the LORD came to me:

“Son of Man, turn your attention toward Gog, from the land of Magog, the chief noble of Meshech, and Tubal. Prophesy this against him: ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Watch out! I’m

coming after you, Gog, chief ruler of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal. I’m going to turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and bring you out—you and your whole army—along with your horses and cavalry riders, all of them richly attired, a magnificent company replete with buckler and shield, and all of them wielding battle swords. Persia,

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Dr. Steve Elwart Executive Research E d i t o r , K ISt eve Elwar t i s th e Executive Research Editor for the Koinonia Institute and has been a member of the Institute since 2006. He has spent 40 years in the Oil Industry. In those 40 years, Steve has had the opportunity to work not only in private industry, but also as a consultant with numerous government agencies . As a Subject Matter Expert on energy, automation, a n d c y b e r s e c u r i t y, S t e v e h a s w o r k e d with two presidential administrations, several cabinet level departments, a s wel l a s numerous c o n g r e s s i o n a l s t a f f s and state commissions. Steve has also served a s inter im pas tor o f his church.

BIOCush, and Libya will be accompanying them, all of them equipped with shields and helmets. Gomer with all its troops, and the household of Togarmah from the remotest parts of the north with all its troops—many people will accompany you.”

Ezekiel 38:1–6, ISV

World events have made many people turn to this passage and see if current events mark the beginning of the fulfilment of this prophecy. As events unfold, these verses take on more meaning than at any other time in history.

Ezekiel’s ProphecyThe meaning of the name “Gog” is uncertain.

The name appears only here and in 1 Chronicles 5:4 in the Old Testament where it identifies one of the sons of Reuben. In the New Testament it appears only once in Revelation 20:8. The associated place name, Magog, appears in the table of nations in Genesis 10:2 with Gomer, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras, all sons of Japheth. It also is found in Revelation 20:8.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 7

The

Mag

og A

llian

ce

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Modern Day PlayersThe above passage describes an invasion of Israel from the north.

Later verses describe its destruction once they reach the area of the mountains of Israel. To fully understand the prophecy, one needs to identify the major players in this divine drama.

In verses 1–4, Gog is first mentioned. He is described as the leader of the land of Magog. He is the prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal. This leader was as unknown to Ezekiel as he is to us today. We do know “Gog” is not a proper name but a title for the ruler of Magog, just as the terms “pharaoh,” “kaiser,” and “czar” were titles for rulers and not proper names.

The tribes identified as Magog, Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal can be identified by Scripture and other ancient writings as peoples who once occupied the areas of modern-day Russia. Magog, Meshech, and Tubal were between the Black and Caspian Seas, which today include parts of Iran, Turkey and southern Russia. Some historians1 believe the tribes of Meshech and Tubal later gave their names to cities that today bear the names of Moscow, Russia’s capital and Tobolsk, a major city in the Urals in Siberia. Rosh was in what is now northern Russia. The name Rosh is the basis for the modern name Russia. These names, then, cover the modern territories of northern and southern Russia in Europe and Siberia to the east in Asia. The modern nation of Russia encompasses all these areas mentioned in Ezekiel. To highlight the point, verses 38:15 and 39:2 state these areas lay in the farthest parts of the north. If one would head due north from Israel, a traveler would find themselves in Russia, with Moscow being almost a straight line due north from Jerusalem. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume modern-day Russia is the country that leads this northern confederacy, with Gog as its leader. This has also been the rabbinic view. The Artscroll Commentary on Ezekiel states:

The Gaonim had a tradition that these controls were indeed located in Russia… One tradition passed down from the Vilna Gaon states: When the Russian Navy passes through the Bospores [Bosporus Strait] (that is, on the way to Dardanelles), it will be time to put on Sabbath clothes (in anticipation of the coming of the Messiah).

1 Hesiod, Herodotus of Halicarnassus, Flavius Josephus, and Philo to name a few.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

8 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

In the rabbinic view, during the Magog war, Messiah, the son of Joseph will be killed which will then bring the coming of the Messiah, the son of David.

PersiaIn this scenario Russia is not alone in the invasion of Israel.

She is the leader of a confederation. The other nations involved are listed in verses 5–6. Iran (ancient Persia) is also part of that confederacy. Once a pro-West, pro-Israel bulwark against the Arab States, Iran made a 180-degree turn in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Iranian Revolution. Iran drew closer to the atheistic Soviet Union and its successor, Russia. Make no mistake. This is only a marriage of convenience as far as Iran is concerned. Jihadists may chant “Death to America, Death to Israel,” but they hate the Russians just as much. Iran allies with Russia only because it serves their immediate purpose. Iran, along with Sudan and Syria, has been classified as state sponsors of terrorism according to the U.S. Department of State.

Cush & PhutAnother one of the players is the land of Cush. The term is used

both for a person (son of Ham) and a place (Gen. 2:13; Psa. 68:31; Isa. 18:1.) Phut is mentioned next. This nation is also descended from a son of Ham, but as a nation is commonly identified as Libya, although it has been argued it was the Punt of Egyptian records, somewhere along the northeast coast of Africa, perhaps Somalia. Its association with Egypt, Cush, and Canaan and the usage of the name in the Old Testament makes the Libyan location probable.

Gomer and TogarmahNext comes Gomer. Gomer was a Son of Japheth (Gen. 10:2, 3;

1 Chr. 1:5, 6) The Midrash calls Gomer Germania as does the Talmud. Last in the list is Togarmah, which is present-day Armenia. Verse six adds the phrase, with all its troops—many people will accompany you. This trope may simply define the numbers of the nations already mentioned, or it may include other nations not previously mentioned. In all probability, it is the former that is implied.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 9

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

From the text, it would appear the nations involved in an attack against Israel include, but may not be limited to, an alliance involving Iran, Ethiopia, Somalia, Germany and Armenia, with Russia as their leader.

One thing that should stand out to the reader is not a single Arab nation participates in this invasion. While some of the nations listed here are Moslem, they are not Arab. Another observation is these nations are geographically located both north and south of Israel, but it is Russia that is the controlling nation and allied with Moslem, but non-Arab, states.

Before 1991, this passage of Ezekiel had been interpreted as being a communist invasion. With the fall of the Iron Curtain and the dissolution of the Soviet Empire, many have had to rethink this passage. One can find many

works on the bargain book table that became passé in view of modern events. While there is no longer an “Evil Empire,” as President Reagan termed it does not mean the “Russian” interpretation of the passage has to be completely abandoned. One needs to remember a system of government was never mentioned in Scripture, merely geographic areas. Place names may change, but geography does not.

The Orthodox Jewish commentary Artscroll on Ezekiel 38:2 make this observation:

“Yerushalayim Megillah 3:7, which renders Magog as Gutiya (or Gutya, …) the Goths, a group of nomadic tribes who destroyed the Scythians and made their home in Scythian territory.

Considering that the Goths were a Germanic people, the identification of Magog’s descendants as the Goths in accord with Targum Yonasan to Genesis 10:2, which renders Magog as Geramemia, which in Bereshit Rabbah 37:1 is given as Germanya.”

One needs to remember a system of government was never mentioned in Scripture, merely geographic areas.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

10 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

The Nature of the AttackThe next section of this passage, Ezekiel 38:7–9, answers the question

as to where the invasion takes place:

Be prepared. Yes, prepare yourself—you and all of your many battalions that have gathered together around you to protect you. “Many days from now—in the latter years—you will be summoned to a land that has been restored from violence. You will be gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which formerly had been a continual waste, but which will be populated with people who have been brought back from the nations. All of them will be living there securely. You’ll arise suddenly, like a tornado, coming like a windstorm to cover the land, you and all your soldiers with you, along with many nations.

Ezekiel 38:7–9, ISV

Verse 7 continues to name Gog as the leader of this confederacy and verse 8 names the specific location of where the invasion takes place: the Land of Israel, more specifically in the mountains of Israel. Verse nine goes on to describe the size of the invasion. It is absolutely massive, painting a picture of a storm cloud that covers the entire land. These verses introduce a concept that was not true until recent times: a modern Jewish state.

Later on is another passage that shows the necessity of the establishment of the Jewish State and a regathering in unbelief. Israel has to be a state before this invasion can occur. Regardless of one’s viewpoint as to when this invasion occurs, each viewpoint does require the preexistence of the Jewish State. Verse eight describes this Jewish State as:

1) A land that has been restored from violence. 2) A land that will be populated with people who

have been brought back from the nations.3) A land with mountains that have been a continual

waste. and 4) A land that is brought forth out of the peoples.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 11

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Ezekiel is not describing an Israel that ever existed in ancient times, but all these statements are true of present-day Israel. This began occurring toward the end of the nineteenth century, culminating with statehood in 1948. It was a nation as Isaiah described being born in a single day.

Before the formation of the State of Israel, what was known by many as Palestine was

indeed a wasteland. As Mark Twain wrote in The Innocents Abroad:

Nazareth is forlorn ... Jericho the accursed lies a moldering ruin today, even as Joshua’s miracle left it more than three thousand years ago: Bethlehem and Bethany… have nothing about them now to remind one that they once knew the high honor of the Savior’s presence;… Bethsaida and Chorzin have vanished from the earth, and the “desert places” round about them, where thousands of men once listened to the Savior’s voice and ate the miraculous bread, sleep in the hush of a solitude that is inhabited only by birds of prey and skulking foxes.

Since then, the waste places have been rebuilt and resettled on a more massive scale.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

12 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Furthermore, Israel in this passage is regathered in unbelief, for only after the invasion do many in Israel turn to the Lord. So yet another passage demands a restored Jewish State in unbelief.

The Purpose of the AttackEzekiel 38:10–13, answers the question as to why this invasion takes

place on the part of Russia:

This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This is what’s going to happen on the very day that you begin your invasion: You’ll be thinking, making evil plans and boasting, “I’m going to invade a land comprised of open country that is at rest, its people living confidently, all of whose inhabitants will be living securely, with neither fortification nor bars on their doors. I’m going to confiscate anything I can put my hands on. I’ll attack the restored ruins and the people who have been gathered together from the nations, who are acquiring livestock and other goods, and who live at the center of the world’s attention. Businessmen based in Sheba, Dedan, Tarshish, and all of its growling lions will ask you, “Are you coming for war spoils? Have you assembled your armies to carry off silver and gold, and to gather lots of war booty?” ’ 

Ezekiel 38:10–13, ISV

The Spoils of WarThe reason for the Russian-led invasion is to take spoil (booty).

What Russia is exactly looking for is not stated in the text. The text mentions livestock, goods, silver and gold. However, these are general Old Testament references for the spoils of war. Much speculation has been involved in what it is Israel has that Russia would want. Given what a traveler would find in the land before the formation of the State of Israel, one would think Russia was in dire need of sand and rocks.

Closer investigation of the region led to the realization that the answer could have been found in the Dead Sea. The waters of the Dead Sea contain over 45 billion tons of sodium, chlorine, sulfur, potassium, calcium, magnesium and bromide. These chemicals have their uses; indeed, magnesium has been called “The King of Minerals” because of its varied medical uses. Going to war, however for a bunch of salt is unlikely.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 13

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

After the 1967 Six-Day War another explanation was offered for a Russian invasion of the Promised Land. Scientists searching the Sinai Peninsula in the five years after Israel captured it from Egypt found signs of copper, tungsten, and feldspar deposits under the shifting sands of the desert. Tungsten is an expensive, rare metal used for hardening steel and other high-grade metals. Some believed these ores could be part of the spoils the Magog alliance would try to wrench from the Israel.

The year 2009, however, brought further clarity of the passage, for it was in January of that year the Tamar gas field was discovered. The Tamar gas field was a major gas find in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel. The field is located in Israel’s exclusive economic zone,

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

14 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

roughly 50 miles (80 km) west of Haifa in waters over one mile (1,700 meters) deep. People’s interest was really piqued the following year when in December 2010 another gas field was discovered. The Leviathan gas field is a large natural gas formation in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel, 30 miles (47 km) southwest of the Tamar.

What could be the final piece of the puzzle may have been supplied in October 2014 when oil was discovered in the Golan Heights.

Because of these three discoveries Israel has become a much more attractive target for supplying the spoils of war. Together, the Tamar and Leviathan fields are estimated to contain 1 trillion (1,000 billion) cubic feet of natural gas, enough to supply Israel’s energy needs for the next 50 years. (Though those of us who take the Bible seriously doubt it will need natural gas for that long.)

The oil field in the Golan Heights is also looking to be a major energy find. Israeli business website Globes quotes Yuval Bartov, chief geologist of Afek Oil and Gas as saying:

Delekenergy Site - Tamar offshore gas fields.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 15

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

We are talking about a strata [sic] which is 350 meters thick and what is important is the thickness and the porosity. On average in the world strata are 20-30 meters thick, so this is ten times as large as that, so we are talking about significant quantities. The important thing is to know the oil is in the rock and that’s what we now know.

The estimated size of the field, if found to be true, would make Israel a world player in the oil market.

Enter RussiaThis is where things get interesting.

Assuming Israel can get around its own bureaucratic morass and develop these fields, it has a few export markets it can service. If they decide to export some of their production, the only viable markets available to them are in Egypt, Jordan and possibly Turkey. Given those countries current energy needs and the price they would pay, those markets do not look very attractive.

There is one other place, however, that could prove lucrative – Europe.

Europe is starving for hydrocarbons. That continent was on a program of going nuclear, but after the nuclear power plant disaster in Fukushima, Japan, the EU has cooled to using atomic power for its energy needs. In fact, several countries, Germany in particular, is shutting down their nuclear power plants. The EU is trying to replace nuclear power with alternative energy sources, but they cannot bring these sources on-line fast enough to make up the energy deficit. That leaves hydrocarbons to fill in the breech.

Much of the EU’s oil needs came from Libya, but since the Arab Spring, much of that oil has dried up. That has left the three largest oil suppliers to Europe being the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. (Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are largely under Russian influence.) As for gas, Russia has supplied Europe with the lion’s share of its needs, which has left Europe beholden to Russian interests. This became painfully clear in January 2009 when Russia shut off natural gas supplies to Europe in the wake of the Ukrainian Civil War.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

16 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Europe imports about half its natural gas from Russia (about 15% of its total imports) through the Ukraine pipelines. When Russia expressed its displeasure at the European sanctions against it by closing the gas valves to the EU capitals, the only thing Europe could do was shiver in the dark.

Russia likes having this giant energy stick to use against the Europeans and will try mightily hard to keep it.

That is one reason Russia is in Syria.

The Syrian Card

Even before the Ukrainian gas embargo, Europe had been looking at alternative gas pipeline routes bypassing Russia. There were two routes proposed, one through Iran and Iraq, the other through the more pro-western Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Both pipelines however pass through Syria. President Assad, wanting to curry favor with his Russian patron

Competing Gas Pipelines to Europe (Kaht)

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 17

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

(and realizing there was a major Russian naval station sitting in his backyard in the port of Tartus,) would not approve either pipeline, hence keeping Russia the dominant player in Europe’s natural gas mix.

Many believe that refusal bred the start of the Syrian Civil War. The natural gas exporting countries, both Sunni and Shia, decided they needed Assad out of the way to open an avenue for their gas to enter European markets.

Vladimir Putin jumped into Syria with both feet to assure Assad stayed in power and Russia’s dominance in the EU remained in place.

Here comes IsraelImagine the Kremlin’s concern when huge gas and oil fields were

found in Israel in an area where both gas and oil could be transported under the Mediterranean to Europe, bypassing Russia.

It doesn’t take a large stretch of the imagination to see Russia moving in to stabilize the situation in Syria and then moving further south into Israel.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

18 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Ezekiel’s prophecy does not lay out Magog’s entire battle plan and maybe Russia only would see a move on Israel as Act One of a bigger play of gaining a solid foothold on the entire Middle East hydrocarbon supplies. A Russian takeover of Israel would give Russia such a foothold without overly upsetting the Arabs since they would be in favor of the destruction of Israel even though they would be very nervous if it means a Russian army in the area.

Regardless of the publicly stated reasons for Russia’s interest in Syria, the main reason for their involvement is self-interest. It is stated in verse ten that the invasion is premeditated by the Russians, for they will be thinking, making evil plans and resolve to invade for the purpose of spoils (vv. 11–12). (And whether the others admit it or not, self-interest is the reason for the involvement of the other players, both East and West. If the main export of Syria were mangoes, no one would be there.)

In verse 13, a second group of merchant nations are listed as protesting this invasion, for they recognize it to be an invasion for spoil and for nothing else Businessmen based in Sheba, Dedan, Tarshish, and all of its growling lions will ask you, “Are you coming for war spoils? Have you assembled your armies to carry off silver and gold, and to gather lots of war booty?”(ISV) Sheba and Dedan are countries in northern Arabia, which shows that at least some of the Arab states will not favor the Russian presence in the Middle East. Another nation named is Tarshish, followed by the phrase with all the growling lions thereof. This phrase is a Hebrew idiom meaning nations that have come out of Tarshish. (The Revised Standard Version translates the idiom as all its villages).

So Where Is Tarshish?While the idiom may be clear, the identity of Tarshish and those

other “growling lions” are not. Some scholars place Tarshish as a place as distant from Israel. Many countries have been proposed as the site for Tarshish, from Sardinia to Great Britain. The most commonly accepted identification is Spain where the name Tartessus hints at Tarshish. If Spain is the Tarshish of Ezekiel, the nations spawned would include those of Central and South America, and possible even Brazil if one accepts the texts as describing geography rather than political systems.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 19

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

(Brazil was settled by Portugal, not Spain, but the two countries share the Iberian Peninsula.) Another proposed location was in England, and if this is what was meant by Tarshish, the growling lions could include the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other present-day western democracies. (This would answer the question some ask, “Where is the United States in End-Time Prophecy?”)

Regardless of the exact identity of Tarshish, it is this group that issues a protest. However, it does not go beyond the protest stage. Russia invades, and then the invading army is disposed of with no help from the protestors.

God’s RebukeIn Ezekiel 38:14–16, the invasion is seen as having begun and further

answers the question why, but this time it is seen from God’s viewpoint:

Therefore, Son of Man, prophesy to Gog and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “When the day comes when my people are living securely, won’t you be aware of it? You’ll come in from your home in the remotest parts of the north. You’ll come with many nations, all of them riding along on horses. You’ll be a huge, combined army. You’ll come up to invade my people Israel like a storm cloud to cover the land. In the last days, Gog, I’ll bring you up to invade my land so that the world will learn to know me when I show them how holy I am before their very eyes.” ’

Ezekiel 38:14–16, ISV

In verses 14–16a, the invasion begins and the confederate army covers the land like a storm cloud in massive swarms. Hence, there is initial success by Russia. In verse 16b, God’s reason is given for allowing this invasion to occur, as over against Russia’s reasons given in the preceding verses: that He might be sanctified in the eyes of the nations in light of what is about to occur.

The Final ActIn the final demonstration of God’s power in the prophecy, Ezekiel

38:17–23 describes how God moves out in judgment (vv. 17–18) to destroy the invading army. This is followed by the answer to the question

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

20 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

of how the invading army is disposed of and destroyed. Several causes are listed: earthquake (vv. 19–20); civil war breaking out among the invading soldiers themselves (v. 21); pestilence, blood, flood, hailstones, fire and brimstone (v. 22). Since these things destroy the invading army without the aid of other nations, God’s purpose is seen as succeeding in its objective. God will show His holiness and make Himself known in the eyes of many people (v. 23).

Watching from the MezzanineHowever these events unfold, if the pre-Tribulation view is correct

(and we believe it is), we will watch these events, the gathering, the final battle and the aftermath from the mezzanine. All of these events will have been preceded by the Harpazo, commonly called the Rapture.

In the meantime, we are undoubtedly living in exciting times, times in which prophecy is being fulfilled before our eyes. If the events seem too trying all we need to do is look up and remember the last verses John wrote in Revelation:

“The one who is testifying to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.”

Revelation 22:20–21, ISV

Further Reading

Fruchtenbaum, A. G. (1983). The Footsteps of the Messiah: A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events. San Antonio, TX: Ariel Ministries.

Missler, C. (2006). Prophecy 20/20. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.

Missler, C. (2010). The Rapture. Coeur d’Alene, ID: Koinonia House

Is Russia’s Presence in Syria a Fulfillment of the Gog and Magog War? http://americanvision.org/1727/russias-presence-syria-fulfillment-gog-magog-war/

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 21

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

BOOKProphecy

20/20

Prophecy 20/20 condenses many

challenging concepts into remarkably clear

information about where we are on God's timetable.

By examining the truth of Scripture,

this book reveals a turbulent present,

and a harbinger of a powerful future.

US$13.99

AVAILABLE from our online store: resources.khouse.org

Profiling the Future Through the Lens of Scripture

Chuck Missler takes readers on an eye-opening journey, showing them how our time is an exciting fulfillment of prophecy. Profoundly provocative, this book allows us to get a clear view of what past Biblical prophecies mean for both the present and the future. Through careful exegesis, Missler posits that the Biblical track record in accurate prophecy offers understanding of likely future events across the ever-changing globe. But he doesn't engage in guess-work. Instead, Missler:

• examines important trends on today's geopolitical and technological horizons through the eyes of Scripture's prophetic calendar:

• analyzes the likely end-time effects of global changes, from the nature of modern weaponry to the implications of the world's attitude toward the nation of Islam: and

• highlights our resulting spiritual responsibilities in scientific, social, and political arenas.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

22 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

BRIEFINGPACKThe Rapture

DVD (2 Hrs) US$19.95

Audio CD (2 Hrs) US$19.95

eBook US$4.95

Book US$5.95

AVAILABLE from our online store: resources.khouse.org

There continue to be many questions concerning the "Rapture" of the Church and its apparent contrast with the "Second Coming" of Jesus Christ. Where does this strange view come from? Is the term "rapture" even in the Bible?

Clearly, the idea of the Rapture can be considered the most preposterous belief in Biblical Christianity. The situation regarding the doctrine of the Rapture is painfully similar to the famous quote by Dr. Richard Feynman, speaking of quantum physics:

I think it is safe to say that no one understands quantum mechanics... in fact, it is often stated of all the theories proposed in this century, the silliest is quantum theory. Some say that the only thing that quantum theory has going for it, in fact, is that it is unquestionably correct.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 23

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

AGAPE IS GOD HIMSELF

Hi Everyone!

This month as I was reflecting on my dear friend, Nancy, and the legacy of love that she left, I wanted to highlight a few of the foundational teachings that she brought to The King’s High Way

Ministries about Agape.

As Christians, growing in love for God and one another are the two most important things that we have been called to do while on this earth. These two things will determine if we have had a successful life or not.

How do we grow in love for God and others?

First of all by getting an understanding that God’s Love, Agape, is different than human love. Agape is God Himself working through us. The only way that can happen is for us to give Him an empty and cleansed vessel to use. We just need to be willing to surrender and set ourselves aside.

How does Scripture teach us to do that? The three products that we are advertising this month are resources that will teach the “how to” of having the more abundant life.

Are you willing to relinquish yourself so that God’s Love can be released through you to others?

Let 2016 be a year of going deeper in the Word. Let’s grow to love Him more and more. Let’s start a momentum to spread His Love in our marriages, in our homes, in our churches and around the world.

1 John 4:16 says, God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

En Agape,

Debbie HollandDirector of Ministries – The King’s High Way

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

24 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

There continues to be many questions concerning the “Rapture” of the Church and its apparent contrast with the “Second Coming” of Jesus Christ. Where does this strange view come from? Is the term “rapture” even in the Bible? Clearly, the idea of the Rapture can be considered the most preposterous belief in Biblical Christianity. The situation regarding the doctrine of the Rapture is painfully similar to the famous quote by Dr. Richard Feynman, speaking of quantum physics:I think it is safe to say that no one understands quantum mechanics... in fact, it is often stated of all the theories proposed in this century, the silliest is quantum theory. Some say that the only thing that quantum theory has going for it, in fact, is that it is unquestionably correct.

THERAPTURE THE RAPTURE

DR. CHUCK MISSLER© Copyright 2015

Koinonia House P.O. Box D Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-0347 www.khouse.org

MIS

SLE

R

CHRISTIANITY’S MOST PREPOSTEROUS BELIEF

CHRISTIANITY’S MOST PREPOSTEROUS BELIEF

OTHER eBOOKS By CHUCK & NANCY MISSLER

EBOOKSMystery of

MelchizedekWho was this strange Priest/

King that received tithes from Abraham? (…and administered bread and wine to him?)

How is Melchizedek relevant to the Messiah of Israel?

Did Melchizedek have a temple that predated Solomon’s?

These studies may challenge many of the comfortable t r a d i t i o n s t h a t h a v e shaped our classic Biblical perspectives.

eBookUS$4.95 ea

AVAILABLE on our online store:

resources.khouse.org

Dr. Chuck Missler

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

26 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

ARTICLE

Chris Corlett Conference Speaker

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH

Kia Ora! I write this from the lounge at the River Lodge in New Zealand and I heartily recommend you find your way here as God guides and provides for you to do so. Whether it is the fresh air or

faithful atmosphere, I find myself breathing a bit more deeply and thinking a bit more clearly. (For more information on the Koinonia Institute Resident Study Program, visit http://www.riverlodge.co.nz/rsp)

My presentation at the tenth international Strategic Perspectives

conference in Coeur d’Alene Idaho last October opened by focusing the listener on the phrase “Jesus is the Truth and Satan is a Liar.” Satan’s words to Eve in the garden “Hath God said?” (Genesis 3:1) endures as his primary strategy today. His wiles - both to deceive “if it were possible even the elect” (Mark 13:22) and to disguise himself “as an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14) - know neither continent nor century. Solomon wrote, “There is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) and we are wise to apply this to Satan’s strategy of deception today. Among Paul’s final words to Timothy he said, “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4). The Berean believer maintains a diligence to protect and profess the Truth. The Word of God is Truth (John 17:17); Jesus is the Word (John 1:1-3,14); Jesus it the Truth (John 14:6). A mathematician quickly sees the “transitive

“Jesus is the Truth and Satan is a Liar.”

C h r i s C o r l e t t , Conference SpeakerChris and his wife of nearly 30 years host regional events and conferences serving primarily North-eastern United States and South-eastern Canada. He speaks and writes on many topics and relies on his background in public education as a teacher and curriculum writer for much of his presentations and publications. He presented at the Strategic Perspectives conferences on the topic of “Education as the Everyman Strategic Perspective” and currently moderates a forum on Educat ion avai lab l e through KI members’ dashboard.

BIO

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 27

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

property” in the previous sentence which can be summarized: If A is B and B is C, then A is C. The three - Jesus, the Word and the Truth - are inseparable and any assault on one is an assault on the other two.

We exposed this three-faceted assault on the Truth by the public education system during previous conference presentations and Personal Update articles. The enlightened Gnostic challenged by John in his New Testament epistles now occupy all sorts of academic positions and hold all sorts of academic parchments. School curricula and scholastic culture marginalize the truth about the Truth. Satan pursues the same foothold in kindergartens today as he did in the “Eden-garden” long ago. The erosion of truth through our public schools today masquerades as revisionist history, evolutionary science, values education, diversity tolerance, multicultural awareness, and situational conundrums.

C.S. Lewis wrote in his book The Abolition of Man, “(T)he old (education) was a kind of propagation - men transmitting manhood to men; the new (education) is merely propaganda.” The picture of this assault on the Truth is completed by adding to this academic progress the ongoing political and bureaucratic

“reforms” to replace teachers with technology; parents with co-parents; common sense with Common Core; and local regulatory control with federal money and mandates. Since the conference, President Obama signed into law the most recent reauthorization of Johnson’s 1965 bill dubbed the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act” or ESEA. We do well as parents and as taxpayers to monitor the trajectory and tactics of the school reform movement. Few public policies have such a direct and daily effect on our families and on our faith.

Which one - Jesus, the Word or the Truth - is being attacked in John 8 wherein families, specifically fatherhood, served as the topic under debate between Jesus and the Pharisees? In verse 19 the Pharisees ask Jesus, “Where is Your Father?” Jesus concludes His response with “You are of your father the devil (who) is a liar and the father of it.”

“(T)he old (education) was a kind of propagation - men transmitting manhood to men; the new (education) is merely propaganda.”

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

28 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

The Pharisees wanted to discredit Jesus because nobody could identify His biological father. The Pharisees twist the fundamental doctrine of the virgin birth of Jesus - hinted at in Genesis 3:15 (“the seed of the woman”) and revealed in Isaiah 7:10-15 - beyond recognition. Isaiah records a conversation between God and Ahaz in which God gives a miraculous and unmistakable sign of the identity of the Messiah. “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Of course the identity of the biological father of the Messiah would be unavailable; this passage makes clear no man will hold a legitimate claim to that title. And yet the learned Pharisees changed the sign of the Messiah into a suspicion of Him. Which one is under attack - all three are under attack because Jesus, the Word and the Truth are inseparable.

History credits Plato with developing the Correspondence Theory of Truth which essentially proposes the truth or falsehood of a statement is determined by its correspondence to the reality in the world around it. Bertrand Russell reduces succinctly this theory to the idea that a belief is true when it corresponds to a fact and it is false when there is no corresponding fact. While this seems axiomatic it fails to align with the popular notion of truth today.

Statue of Plato from the Academy of Athens,Greece.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 29

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Consider the following four examples:

• Despite an objective measurement called Body Mass Index (BMI) which suggests otherwise, some people suffer from eating disorders when they, despite having a low BMI, identify themselves with overweight people.

• Despite every gene in the body identifying the gender of the individual, society defends the right of the individual to self-assign a gender identity.

• Rachel Dolezal made headlines in 2015 when, while holding the title of the president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), she was white instead of black as she claimed. She explained, “I identify as black.”

• A lesser known example of what may be called “identification truth” occurs when otherwise healthy individuals maim their arms or legs because they identify with disabled people. These so-called “transabled” individuals go beyond mere identification and actually make themselves disabled.

Not only would these conflicts between the truth and the facts likely chafe Bertrand Russell, but society’s response ranges from calling one a disease, another dishonest, yet another dauntless, and the last one disturbing.

So where do we go from here? This begins a multi-part series designed to equip the serious Christian to embrace the obligation and opportunity evident when Paul described the Church as “The Church of the Living God which is the Pillar and Foundation of the Truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15). In the meantime, you might want to take a look at several Koinonia House products featured on the following pages. Next month we anticipate bringing you an article titled, “The Evidence of Good Evidence.” Please send comments and questions to dp.chrisc@khouse.org.

Society’s response... Denying your size is a disease, denying your skin color is dishonest, denying your gender is dauntless and some denial is even disturbing.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

30 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

BRIEFINGPACKWhat

is Truth?

DVD US$19.95

Video Download US$19.95

Audio CD US$19.95

RUNNING TIMEApprox. 2 HOURS

AVAILABLE from our online store: resources.khouse.org

• How do we know what is really true?• How do we know that the Bible is true?• How sure can we be?

We live in a skeptical environment, where even the very existence of truth is questioned. Lately, the Bible - and even the Lord Jesus himself - has been under attack.

Join Chuck Missler as he examines the boundaries of our reality, explores ways to qualify sources of information, offers advice on testing hypothesis, and reveals the source of Ultimate Truth.

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 31

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

BRIEFINGPACKDeath of

Discernment

DVD US$19.95

Video Download US$19.95

Audio CD US$19.95

RUNNING TIMEApprox. 2 HOURS

AVAILABLE from our online store: resources.khouse.org

Of all the end-time themes discussed in the Bible—such as global disasters (Mt 24), the rise of the global super-state, the identity of the Antichrist, the mark of the beast, and the Magog invasion (Ezek 38-39)—“deception and apostasy in the church” is listed more times than any other end-time “sign of the times.”

Are we currently living in the Age of Apostasy? Ron Matsen explores the evidence and causes of apostasy and provides an antidote for apostasy in this timely study.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

32 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 33

*plus shipping and handling

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

NEWFORMATThe Trinity

Now in Paperback!

Is there One God or Three? How does one reconcile the “One God” of the Sh’ma with the “Three Persons” of the Trinity?

Book(Available from Feb 15th)

US$5.95 ea

eBookUS$4.95 ea

Audio CDUS$19.95 ea

Audio Download US$9.95 ea

AVAILABLE on our online store:

resources.khouse.org

The doctrine of the trinity has been at the heart of much theological controversy. The routine objection is that the doctrine sacrifices monotheism to “tritheism.” But this objection thrives on a misconception of divine personality in the image of disparate, individual, human selves.

This type of rationalistic apologetics, promotive of trinitarianism on speculative rather than revelational grounds, regrettably encourages this misunderstanding.

One of the reasons we suffer such misunderstanding is due to our relying on “models.”

Chuck explores the ostensible tensions between the Old and New Testament revelations of the ultimate mystery of the Godhead. This is a foundational study for every Christian.

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

34 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

R o n M a t s e n , U n d e r - r o w e r , Kononia House and Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry, Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e , ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programmebroadcast across Europefor more than 2 years,and taught extensively onthe subjects of evangelism,leadership, and end-timestopics. Although Ronand his wife are nativeCalifornians, they movedto England in 1992 and in 2011 immigratedto New Zealand wherethey now partner withC h u c k M i s s l e r a tt h e m i n i s t r y b a s e , The River Lodge.

BIO

PART 1

Ron Matsen Under Rower, Koinonia Institute

END-TIMES SURVIVAL GUIDE

Of all the end-time themes discussed in the Bible—such as global disasters (Mt 24), the rise of the global super-state, the identity of the Antichrist, the mark of the beast, and the Magog invasion (Ezek 38-39)—deception and apostasy in the church is listed more

times than any other end-time sign of the times. In fact, I would say that end-times deception is the greatest threat to Christians alive today. Therefore, we need to consider what we can do to safeguard ourselves and our families.

The Age of ApostasyJesus warned in His Olivet Discourse saying,

“Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.1 In both his letter to Timothy and the Thessalonians the apostle Paul warns them that “in latter times some will depart from the faith,”2 and “that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first.”3 In both references Paul is writing about apostasy.

1 Matthew 24:11,12 2 2 Timothy 4:1,23 2 Thessalonians 2:3,4

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 35

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

The Antidote for Apostasy1) Stay Connected: The writer to the Hebrews states, “Let us hold

fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”4 The Church is not called to build bunkers but to gather with the brethren so that the Body of

Christ may be built up and the Gospel might be preached. Fellowship with Christians you trust is essential. Secure alliances with fellow Believers provides bridges rather than fences. Remember the wisdom from Solomon, “A man who  isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgment.”5

2) Stay Sharp: Peter identified the objective of Satan by stating, “Be sober, be vigilant;  because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”6 Paul warned Timothy, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Soberness is a state of mind. This mind is not controlled by the influences of the World. Although there is so much

out there that is competing for our attention and affections, we need to be very careful concerning those influences that dull our senses and captivate our heart. A misused personal freedom is a double bondage. Paul put it this was, “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”7 In contrast, a sharp mind will see danger and avoid it.

4 Hebrews 10:255 Proverbs 18:16 1 Peter 5:87 1 Corinthians 6:12

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

36 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

3) Stay on Target: There are many voices that are crying out for attention or offering advice in theses troubling times. Therefore, many people seek the safety of their own personal storehouses. They tend to major on the minor issues which causes them to miss the major issues of life itself; the temporal eclipses the eternal. Jesus taught, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”8 Again, in review of Paul’s instructions to Timothy we see him saying, “Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.”9 We should never under estimate the power and provision of God toward those who trust in Him.10

4) Stay in God’s Word: Our best source of direction for the course of our life is the resource of God’s eternal Word. Most of us are familiar with 2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,  that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Do we actually use the Word of God as our primary source for guidance and

protection? Do we weigh our decisions on the scales of the Holy Scripture, do we drive our opinions through the gates of Biblical scrutiny, or do test our passions in the fire of God’s judgment?

8 Matthew 6:19-219 1 Timothy 10 2 Chronicles 16:9

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 37

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

NEW ZEALAND 2016 CONFERENCE

The Psalmist give us the attitude we should have regarding the incorporation of God’s Word into our daily lives. “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes. With my lips I have declared all the judgments of Your mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches.”

Don’t just Survive, Thrive! In next month’s “Personal Update” news journal we will be looking at some practical guidelines for how to “Stay in God’s Word.”

CHUCK MISSLER'S PERSPECTIVES CONFERENCEPresented by Koinonia House

Hosted by Chuck Missler with Bob Cornuke, Ron Matsen and other special guests.

Bonus Live Q&A session with the conference speakers.

Full conference admission: NZ$55

Seating is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 1-9pm, 19th March, 2016 Calvary Chapel Auckland 7 Target Court, Glenfield, Auckland New Zealand

More information soon available on http://khouse.org

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

38 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Mark Titles Below And Add Total To The Summary At The Bottom Of This Page. FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER

Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resources.khouse.org

Each study is $19.95 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video

BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty

Angels Vol. 1: The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56

Angels Vol. 2: The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28

Angels Vol. 3: Denizens/Metacosm CDA135 DVD135 How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27

Behold a Black Horse CDA151 DVD160 The Grand Adventure CDA47

Behold a Livid Horse CDA152 DVD161 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty

Behold a Red Horse CDA150 DVD159 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30

Behold a White Horse CDA149 DVD158 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46

Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 Halloween: Invitation to Occult? CDA17

Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23

Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours CDA42 DVD155

Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Storm Warning--Missler/McDonald CDA110 DVD100

Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 Thanksgiving CDA84

Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 The Architecture of Man CDA45

Inheritance & Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18

Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 The Once & Future Church CDA16 DVD05

Jesus: Who & Why? CDA125 DVD124 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45

Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 Twilight’s Last Gleaming? CDA49 DVD61

Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 What Is Truth? CDA63 DVD34

Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty

Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82

The 7th Day CDA093 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85

The Agony of Love CDA51 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84

The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Time & Space CDA31 DVD80

The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech: Update CDA02 DVD30

The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03

The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - Meyer/Missler DVD79

The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40

The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginning…was Information CDA32

The Physics of Immortality CDA148 DVD157 Monuments: Sacred or Profane? CDA48

The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Seat of Mercy CDA07

The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Signs in the Heavens CDA35

The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57

The Trinity CDA33 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116

The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Hybrid Age - Missler/Horn CDA113 DVD107

This Generation CDA27 DVD24 Technology & the Bible CDA80 DVD52

Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38

PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty

A Legacy of Hate (Chuck & Avi) CDA05 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112

Antichrist: Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137

Babylon: Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130

Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144

Daniel’s 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 Family Matters Vol. 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146

Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 Family Matters Vol. 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147

Hosea, Can You See? CDA44 Family Matters Vol. 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148

Jihad: America’s New War CDA06 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132

Myths of Eschatology * NEW * CDA156 DVD167 Leadership/End Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123

Roots of War: Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126

The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129

The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128

The Magog Invasion: Alt. View CDA107 DVD77

The New World Order CDA52

The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36

The Sword of Allah CDA105

TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY CD Qty DVD Qty CD Qty DVD Qty

** Individual Topical Studies ** ** Individual Topical Studies **

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

40 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 All prices in U.S. dollars. See also our online store: https://resources.khouse.org

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total

Angels Series - Chuck Missler: 6 hrs * NEW * CDA155 49.95 DVD165 49.95

An Agape Weekend - Chuck & Nancy Missler: 6 hrs CDA121 49.95 DVD118 49.95

Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler: 8+ hrs CDA24 49.95

Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler & Ron Matsen: 6 hrs CDA141 49.95 DVD141 49.95

Family Matters Vols. 1-3 - DVD - Matsen ** DVD149 39.90

Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler: 8+ hrs CDA097 49.95

Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97 19.95

Kingdom, Power & Glory Weekend - Chuck & Nancy Missler: 6 hrs CDA126 49.95 DVD125 49.95

On the Trail of Discovery - Cornuke: 2 hrs * NEW * CDA154 19.95 DVD163 19.95

Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger: 2 hrs CDA122 19.95 DVD121 19.95

Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger: 2 hrs CDA111 19.95 DVD103 19.95

Shiite/Sunni - Lipkin CDA79 19.95 DVD47 19.95

Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 19.95 DVD11 19.95

Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler & Ron Matsen: 4 hrs CDA118 29.95 DVD114 29.95

The Beyond Collection - Chuck Missler: 8 hrs CDA109 49.95 DVD86 49.95

The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 19.95 DVD69 19.95

The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 19.95 DVD38 19.95

The "Creator" Series - Chuck Missler & Mark Eastman: 8+ hrs CDA096 49.95

The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint: 2 hrs DVD89 19.95

The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler: 6 hrs CDA090 49.95 DVD113 49.95

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: 8 hrs * NEW * CDA153 49.95 DVD162 49.95

The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen: 4 hrs CDA138 29.95 DVD138 29.95

The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler: DVD - 1 hr DVD152 14.95

The Old Paths - Stolebarger: 2 hrs DVD133 19.95

The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen: 1 hr DVD154 14.95

The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler: 4 hrs CDA091 29.95 DVD143 29.95

Turkey: Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 19.95 DVD53 19.95

Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler & Ron Matsen: 5 hrs CDA120 39.95 DVD117 39.95

MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler # Price Qty Total

Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM w/automated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 29.95

Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 19.95

The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 29.95

Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 39.95

The Legacy: Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 39.95

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - w/automated PowerPoint CD105 44.95

Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty

Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 44.95 CDC01 89.95 DVD15 89.95

Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 39.95

Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 39.95

Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 29.95 CDC04 44.95 DVD94 44.95

Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 39.95

Joshua/12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 39.95

Judges (16 sessions) CD038 39.95

Ruth & Esther (8 sessions) CD019 29.95 CDC20 44.95 DVD66 44.95

I & II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 39.95

I & II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 39.95

I & II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 39.95 CDC09 69.95 DVD76 69.95

Ezra & Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 29.95

Job (8 sessions) CD033 29.95

Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 44.95 CDC12 89.95 DVD43 89.95

Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 29.95 CDC05 44.95 DVD29 44.95

Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 29.95

Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 29.95 CDC30 44.95 DVD98 44.95

Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 44.95 CDC33 89.95 DVD139 89.95

Jeremiah/Lamentations (24 sessions) CD015 44.95

Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 44.95 CDC16 89.95 DVD60 89.95

Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 39.95 CDC02 69.95 DVD20 69.95

Prophets to the N. Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 34.95 CDC26 59.95 DVD91 59.95

Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 29.95 CDC27 44.95 DVD92 44.95

Prophets to the S. Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 34.95 CDC25 59.95 DVD87 59.95

Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 44.95

Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 44.95 CDC06 89.95 DVD33 89.95

Mark (16 sessions) CD028 39.95 CDC23 69.95 DVD81 69.95

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 41All prices in U.S. dollars, correct at time of printing and may be subject to change. See also our online store: https://resources.khouse.org

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Commentaries (plus notes) Cont. MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty

Luke (24 sessions) CD021 44.95 CDC29 89.95 DVD96 89.95

John (20 sessions) CD027 39.95 CDC32 74.95 DVD120 74.95

Acts (16 sessions) CD023 39.95 CDC31 69.95 DVD104 69.95

Romans (24 sessions) CD009 44.95 CDC10 89.95 DVD46 89.95

I & II Corinthians (22 sessions) CD055 44.95 CDC34 89.95 DVD164 89.95

Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 29.95 CDC15 44.95 DVD55 44.95

Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 29.95 CDC17 44.95 DVD59 44.95

Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 29.95 CDC28 44.95 DVD93 44.95

Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 29.95 CDC21 44.95 DVD74 44.95

I & II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 29.95 CDC24 44.95 DVD83 44.95

I & II Timothy/Titus/Philemon (8 sessions) CD014 29.95 CDC13 44.95 DVD51 44.95

Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 39.95 CDC11 69.95 DVD54 69.95

James (8 sessions) CD013 29.95 CDC07 44.95

I & II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 29.95 CDC18 44.95 DVD64 44.95

I, II, & III John (8 sessions) CD029 29.95 CDC22 44.95 DVD78 44.95

Jude (8 sessions) CD010 29.95 CDC08 44.95

Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 44.95 CDC03 89.95 DVD26 89.95

Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 99.95

Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 499.00

Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 399.00

Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 550.00

Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) # Price Qty Total

Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 84.95

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 139.95

Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 139.95

Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 94.95

Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 94.95

Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 119.95

Prophets to the N. Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 109.95

Prophets to the S. Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP08 109.95

Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 94.95

Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 139.95

Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 119.95

Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 139.95

John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 129.95

Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 119.95

Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 139.95

Comprehensive Study Workbooks # Price Qty Total

Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 14.95

Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we Got/How to Study Bible) BK136 14.95

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 14.95

Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 14.95

Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 14.95

Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 14.95

Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 14.95

Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 14.95

Prophets to the N. Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 14.95

Prophets to the S. Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 14.95

Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 14.95

Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 14.95

Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 14.95

Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 14.95

John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 14.95

Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 14.95

Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 14.95

Prophecy 101 # Price Qty Total

Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 19.95

Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 29.95

DVD: Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 29.95

Personal UPDATE | FEBRUARY 2016

42 | VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 All prices in U.S. dollars. See also our online store: https://resources.khouse.org

COVER CONTENTS ORDER

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours # Price Qty Total

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs.) - Chuck Missler DVD25 89.95

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 19.99

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 89.95

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - w/automated PowerPoint CD105 44.95

DVD Studies by Other Speakers # Price Qty Total

Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr. DVD set) DVD119 49.00

Inside the Revolution - J. Rosenberg 90-min. DVD DVD68 9.95

Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 34.95

The Late Great U.S.A (2 hrs) by Dr. Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 9.95

The Privileged Planet - 60-min. DVD DVD21 19.95

Watchers 7 - L.A. Marzulli - 82 min. DVD DVD151 19.95

Conferences # Price Qty Total

1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 39.95

Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 49.95

Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 59.95

Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 59.95

Strategic Perspectives 2015 DVD Set * NEW * KIDVD29 60.00

Strategic Perspectives 2015 Audio CD Set * NEW * KICDA11 60.00

Books # Price Qty Total

Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler & Mark Eastman BK056 16.95

Behold a White Horse - Chuck Missler * NEW * BK195 5.95

Behold a Red Horse - Chuck Missler * NEW * BK196 5.95

Behold a Black Horse - Chuck Missler * NEW * BK197 5.95

Behold a Livid Horse - Chuck Missler * NEW * BK198 5.95

Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler: Revised & Expanded! BK119 19.95

The Christmas Story - Chuck Missler * NEW * BK199 5.95

Daniel's 70 Weeks - Chuck Missler * NEW * BK194 5.95

Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 5.95

I, Jesus: an Autobiography - Chuck Missler & William Welty, Ph.D. BK188 19.95

The Kingdom, Power & Glory - Chuck & Nancy Missler BK150 18.95

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 19.99

Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn & Cris Putnam BK179 14.95

Prophecy 20/20 - Chuck Missler BK139 13.99

The Rapture - Chuck Missler BK193 5.95

Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 12.00

The Trinity - Chuck Missler * NEW * (Shipping mid Feb) BK200 5.95

Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 9.95

The King’s High Way Series - by Nancy Missler # Price Qty Total

Against the Tide: Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 5.95

Be Ye Transformed Leader's Guide -- Notebook BK023 19.95

Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 19.95

Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 18.95

Never Give Up! -- Book BK129 6.95

Private Worship: The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 10.95

Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 34.95

Reflections of His Image: God's Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 12.95

The Choice: Hypocrisy or Real Christianity? -- Book BK102 6.95

The Key: How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 6.95

The Kingdom, Power & Glory Leader's Guide -- Notebook BK155 19.95

The Kingdom, Power & Glory Workbook BK154 12.95

The Way of Agape Leader's Guide -- Notebook BK019 19.95

Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 6.95

Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 6.95

King’s High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty

A More Excellent Way CD120 10.95 CDA73 14.95

Be Ye Transformed BK020 14.95 CD118 19.95 CDA70 29.95 DVD16 49.95

Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 13.95 CD119 19.95 CDA71 29.95 DVD17 49.95

The Kingdom, Power & Glory BK150 18.95 CD123 19.95 CDA83 34.95 DVD57 59.95

The Way of Agape BK016 17.95 CD117 19.95 CDA69 29.95 DVD10 49.95

To Walk in Love, Truth, Knowledge CD122 15.95 CDA78 19.95

Shipping TableIf Subtotal is: USA CANADA INTL-Surface INTL-Air$10.00 and less $2.75 C$4.50 $5.00 $16.00$10.01 - $15.00 $3.75 C$5.50 $6.00 $20.00$15.01 - $30.00 $4.75 C$7.00 $8.00 $25.00$30.01 - $50.00 $5.75 C$8.00 $9.00 $27.50$50.01 - $100.00 $7.25 C$9.50 $10.00 $30.00$100.01 - $150.00 $8.75 C$12.00 $12.50 $35.00$150.01 - $200.00 $10.25 C$13.50 $15.00 $40.00Over $200.00 $11.75 C$15.00 10% 20%

Koinonia Institute Membership

(Credit card will be automatically renewed at the end of your selected time frame.)

** Email address required: _______________________________________ **

Circle one: 1 MONTH US$25 1 YEAR US$250 (Discount from $300) LIFETIME US$2500

Please bill my credit card Enclosed is my pre-paid order

Donations -- Thank You!

Koinonia House General Fund: Your support furthers our ministry outreach $_________Radio Broadcasts: Your generosity keeps us on the air $_________Koinonia Institute: $_________

Shipping Information

Name__________________________________________________________ Code: M1602

Address ________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip_____________________________________

Country___________________________________________

Phone____________________________ Email___________________________________

Total Purchases (do not include subscriptions here) $________________

Shipping/Handling (see table and promo above) $________________

Sales Tax 6% (Idaho residents only) $________________

Total Donations (do not add tax or shipping) $________________

PROMO CODE: _____________________________ TOTAL $________________

Check (payable to K-House) or Please bill my VISA/MC/DISC/AMEX

- - -

Verification code: _____

Signature________________________________________ Exp_______/________

Koinonia House Contact informationFor Orders Only: 1-800-KHOUSE-1 (546-8731)

fax 208-773-6312or online at https://resources.khouse.org

All Other Inquiries: 208-773-6310 M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT

Mail Orders: Koinonia House P.O. Box D Coeur d’Alene ID 83816-0347

FEBRUARY 2016 | Personal UPDATE

VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 | 43All prices in U.S. dollars, correct at time of printing and may be subject to change. See also our online store: https://resources.khouse.org

COVER CONTENTS ORDER