A creeping in of the Marxist/Communist ideology
By Merrill Olson
In many nations over the years there has slowly crept in a Marxist/Communist ideology. Its involvement is in universities, other secular educational institutions, politics, media, movies and other entertainment, promotional lectures, etc. The goal is to influence people toward the mindset of a New World Order.
Therefore, many university students are being drawn into accepting and favoring this Socialistic/Marxist worldview. Yet, there are those who see its errors and refuse to be part of it. They understand that it means controlling the masses by a powerful central government. This sovereign control happens under a One World Government.
Unless our eyes are open to what is happening and the truths of Scripture, we walk as blind people ignorant to what is occurring and what will take place prophetically.
Scripture is clear as to the New World Order or the One World Government. Among other Scriptures, Revelation 13 describes clearly this world government that will arise with its powerful ruler. I received recently in the mail a book I did not order. It describes America being taken over by a particular enemy nation. I told my wife, “This is not going to happen. What will happen is what is prophesied in Scripture regarding the One World Government.”
The Bible describes the Antichrist, the Man of Sin, who appears and dominates the world in this One World Government. “And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. And it was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation” (vv. 5-7). The same message is given in Daniel 7:23-25).
However, his final defeat happens as described in verses 26-27 in the Second Coming. King Jesus will come in judgment, set up His throne in Jerusalem and His millennial kingdom. “For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea” (Is. 11:9).
Merrill Olson served as a senior pastor for thirty-four years. He received a B.S. from Minnesota State University-Mankato, an M. Div. from Bethel Theological Seminary, and a D. Min. from Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He is currently involved as an interim pastor along with a teaching and writing ministry. His emphasis is on apologetics and training believers to defend their faith in Christ from God’s Word. He is well versed in Bible prophecy as it pertains to end times. He is a gifted speaker with the conviction that only by the Word of God can people experience inward transformation by the Holy Spirit. He and his wife, Jan, reside in Minnesota and have two daughters and four delightful grandchildren.