Endtime Ministries
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Endtime Ministries is an American Pentecostal
Christian
organization founded and headed by Oneness Pentecostal
minister Irvin Baxter Jr.
.
Its focus is a claimed explanation of world events from a purportedly "Biblical
" perspective, with an emphasis on prophecy
and exposition of eschatological
theories. These tend to follow a general Pentecostal and Fundamentalist/Evangelical exegesis, with emphasis upon various modern nations as being allegedly prophesied in the Bible
, and events heralding the impending advent of the Antichrist
. Some of these predictions include a new world war that will kill up to two billion people, and the identification of Britain, the U.S., Russia and Germany with the "four beasts" of the Book of Daniel
.
Endtime Ministries produces a Biblical prophecy magazine, Endtime Magazine, together with an internationally-syndicated radio talk show, Politics and Religion which is heard on stations such as KLNG
, KPSZ
, KKPZ
, and KJSL (AM), among others. It has also created a series of Bible study and prophecy books.
In 2006, Endtime Ministries hosted a rally in its home city of Garland, Texas
to protest the REAL ID Act
of 2005, which Baxter attempted to link to the Mark of the Beast prophesied in Revelation 13:15-18.
Pentecostalism
Pentecostalism is a diverse and complex movement within Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, has an eschatological focus, and is an experiential religion. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, the Greek...
Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
organization founded and headed by Oneness Pentecostal
Oneness Pentecostalism
Oneness Pentecostalism refers to a grouping of denominations and believers within Pentecostal Christianity, all of whom subscribe to the nontrinitarian theological doctrine of Oneness...
minister Irvin Baxter Jr.
Irvin Baxter Jr.
Irvin Baxter Jr. is a Oneness Pentecostal minister who is the founder and president of Endtime Ministries, a Christian organization devoted to presenting his views on Christian eschatology. Baxter is also an author, publisher, broadcaster and international prophecy teacher. Before committing...
.
Its focus is a claimed explanation of world events from a purportedly "Biblical
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
" perspective, with an emphasis on prophecy
Bible prophecy
Bible prophecy or biblical prophecy is the prediction of future events based on the action, function, or faculty of a prophet. Such passages are widely distributed throughout the Bible, but those most often cited are from Ezekiel, Daniel, Matthew 24, Matthew 25, and Revelation.Believers in biblical...
and exposition of eschatological
Eschatology
Eschatology is a part of theology, philosophy, and futurology concerned with what are believed to be the final events in history, or the ultimate destiny of humanity, commonly referred to as the end of the world or the World to Come...
theories. These tend to follow a general Pentecostal and Fundamentalist/Evangelical exegesis, with emphasis upon various modern nations as being allegedly prophesied in the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
, and events heralding the impending advent of the Antichrist
Antichrist
The term or title antichrist, in Christian theology, refers to a leader who fulfills Biblical prophecies concerning an adversary of Christ, while resembling him in a deceptive manner...
. Some of these predictions include a new world war that will kill up to two billion people, and the identification of Britain, the U.S., Russia and Germany with the "four beasts" of the Book of Daniel
Book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel is a book in the Hebrew Bible. The book tells of how Daniel, and his Judean companions, were inducted into Babylon during Jewish exile, and how their positions elevated in the court of Nebuchadnezzar. The court tales span events that occur during the reigns of Nebuchadnezzar,...
.
Endtime Ministries produces a Biblical prophecy magazine, Endtime Magazine, together with an internationally-syndicated radio talk show, Politics and Religion which is heard on stations such as KLNG
KLNG
KLNG is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA, the station serves the Omaha-Lincoln-Council Bluffs area. The station is licensed to Wilkins Communications Network, Inc. and features programing from Salem Communications.-History:The station...
, KPSZ
KPSZ
KPSZ, "Praise 940", is an Christian radio station serving the Des Moines, Iowa, area. It is located at 940 on the AM dial. The station's studios are located at 1416 Locust Street in Des Moines along with Saga Communications' other Des Moines stations .-The Independent Years: 1948-1957:KIOA signed...
, KKPZ
KKPZ
KKPZ is a radio station broadcasting a religious radio format. Licensed to Portland, Oregon, USA, it serves the greater Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA metro area. The station is currently owned by KPHP Radio, Inc & is located at 9700 SE Eastview Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086, 503-242-1950 Office...
, and KJSL (AM), among others. It has also created a series of Bible study and prophecy books.
In 2006, Endtime Ministries hosted a rally in its home city of Garland, Texas
Garland, Texas
-Climate:* The average warmest month is July.* The highest recorded temperature was in 2000.* On average, the coolest month is January.* The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989.* The maximum average precipitation occurs in May....
to protest the REAL ID Act
REAL ID Act
The REAL ID Act of 2005, , was an Act of Congress that modified U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedures standards for the state driver's licenses and identification cards, as well as various immigration issues pertaining to terrorism.The law set forth...
of 2005, which Baxter attempted to link to the Mark of the Beast prophesied in Revelation 13:15-18.
See also
- Christian eschatologyChristian eschatologyChristian eschatology is a major branch of study within Christian theology. Eschatology, from two Greek words meaning last and study , is the study of the end of things, whether the end of an individual life, the end of the age, or the end of the world...
- Book of RevelationBook of RevelationThe Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation"...
- Summary of Christian eschatological differences