The Future Doesn't Belong to Islam

That's unlikely

I'd much prefer to write about topics other than Islam. But since the "Religion of Peace" can't seem to stay out of the news lately, it's time for a refresher course in biblical prophecy concerning the end times.

There are those--even within the Christian church--who believe that Islam is destined to take over the entire world. Certainly, if the entire world lacked the will to confront Islam as the West currently lacks, then Islam would have no trouble taking over the globe.

But many emerging nations in the eastern world such as China, India, Russia and South Korea don't want Islam. And they'll do whatever it takes to prevent Islam from taking root and spreading within their borders. 

Here's what Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a speech before the Duma in 2013: "We will not tolerate disrespect of our Russian culture. We had better learn from the suicides of America, England, Holland and France, if we are to survive as a nation. The Muslims are taking over those countries and they will not take over Russia. The Russian customs and traditions are not compatible with the lack of culture or the primitive ways of Sharia Law and Muslims. When this honorable legislative body thinks of creating new laws, it should have in mind the Russian national interest first, observing that the Muslim minorities are not Russians." http://www.prophecyreviewonline.org/apps/articles

When Putin speaks for Russia, he's also speaking for the eastern world. Because according to biblical prophecy, Russia is destined to become a menacing superpower in the future. (Daniel 11, Ezekiel 38-39) And if Russia indeed becomes that power, then Islam will be eradicated. 

What does the Bible reveal concerning religion on earth in the end times preceding the return of Jesus Christ? It reveals that a counterfeit form of Christianity is going to appear that will be fueled by a wave of supernatural events.

Here's what Jesus Christ revealed: "At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible. See, I have told you ahead of time." (Matthew 24:23-25)

Concerning the inevitable appearance of the dreaded Antichrist, the apostle Paul revealed this: "The coming of the lawless one (Antichrist) will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing." (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10)

The predominant religion of the world in the last days will have a Christian facade. And it will become partners with the coming world government. (Revelation 17) 

In fact, the Antichrist who will eventually appear and take control of this government, will be an elaborate counterfeit of Jesus Christ. He will perform incredible miracles, "even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men." (Revelation 13:13)

The coming one-world religion isn't going to be Islam. Though Islam currently seems unstoppable and destined to overrun the planet, it's going away. It will be chased out of the eastern world and then out of the west.

That may sound like great news to many folks who abhor Islam. However, what comes after Islam is going to be much worse. How bad? Let Christ explain: "For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now--and never to be equaled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened." (Matthew 24:21-22)