Pastor Jack Hibbs on End Times Prophecy, Christian Engagement, and Israel

The US as a Post-Christian Nation

• 🇺🇸 Pastor Jack Hibbs asserts that the United States has become a post-Christian nation, evidenced by the removal of God and the Bible from public schools and public squares.
• 🏛️ He recounts being condemned by 26 members of Congress for a prayer that included scripturally sound calls for repentance and seeking God, highlighting a disconnect from the nation's Judeo-Christian foundations.
• 🌍 This shift away from biblical principles is compared to the trajectory of England and Europe, leading to a culture where religious expression is increasingly restricted.

Christian Engagement and Courage

• 🛡️ Hibbs emphasizes that cowardice is listed among the greatest sins, and believers are called to be courageous and engaged, not to retreat from the world.
• 💡 Jesus's command to "let your light shine before men" is interpreted as a call to illuminate dark places, not just within the church but in the public square.
• 📜 He draws parallels to the "Black Robe Regiment" of colonial America, pastors who inspired founding fathers through courageous preaching of liberty and freedom.
• 🗳️ Christians are encouraged to be politically involved by voting their biblical worldview, choosing the "lesser of two evils" when necessary, and actively participating in community leadership rather than remaining silent.

Israel and End Times Prophecy

• 🌍 The increasing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment globally are identified as signs of the end times, as foretold in biblical prophecies like those in Ezekiel and Zechariah.
• 🕊️ While acknowledging peace agreements involving Israel are encouraging, Hibbs cautions against over-excitement, citing biblical prophecy (Daniel 9, Revelation 13) that indicates a future seven-year peace treaty will ultimately be broken.
• ✝️ He explains that the ultimate fulfillment of prophecy involves Jesus Christ returning to Israel, and current events are seen as precursors to this, including a future event where Israel will recognize him after a significant battle.

Understanding and Preparing for End Times

• 📖 For believers anxious about end times prophecy, Hibbs offers comfort and preparation, not fear, drawing from scriptures like John 14 and 1 Thessalonians 4.
• 🧠 He stresses that understanding Bible prophecy, which constitutes a significant portion of Scripture, is key to spiritual preparedness and should be a source of comfort, not anxiety.
• ✨ The devotional "Watching, Waiting" is designed to be a motivating catalyst for Christians to live out their faith boldly, evangelize, and be "heavenly minded and earthly good" while awaiting Christ's return.
• 🌐 Resources for further study and engagement include Pastor Jack Hibbs's website, jackhibbs.com, and the Real Life Network.