Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pronounced Erd’-wan) is at it again. Since he founded his Islamist AKP party in 2003 he and his allies have been winning elections, which then pivoted to grabbing more power. And now he is seeking the… Read More ›
Third Signpost
Turkey-EU Accession Talks Officially Frozen
Turkey lies on the frontier between traditionally Christian Europe, and the Middle East with its Islamic Realm. Since the EU formed, Turkey has been considering whether to be politically closer to Europe or politically closer to the Middle East. Turkey… Read More ›
Erdoğan’s Territorial Ambitions
“Suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came from the west, crossing the whole earth without touching the ground.” (Daniel 8:5, NIV) My favorite candidate for the first prominent horn of the goat, besides grabbing more power… Read More ›
Turkey and Russia Mend Relations
There has been a buzz on the internet about the implications of Erdoğan visiting Putin a few days ago, and mending relations. What does it mean for developments in the end times? This author says, “Very little.” This news article… Read More ›
Erdoğan to Continue Path Towards King of Yavan
The coup attempt in Turkey that occurred July 15 has been defeated. Two stories – one from the Telegraph and one from Reuters – do a fairly good job of summarizing the events. The stories say that it was elements of the… Read More ›
The Coup in Turkey: Turkey at a Crossroads?
It is the biggest story of the evening – elements of the Turkish military are declaring a coup and are trying to take over Ankara, the capital, and Istanbul, the largest city. It was interesting timing that the President of… Read More ›
Erdoğan’s Continued Ascent in Power
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pronounced er’-do-wan), the best candidate to be the first horn of the goat, continues to consolidate power. As President, he is supposed to be neutral in regards to any political party per the Turkish constitution…. Read More ›
A Ballpark End Date for the Third Signpost?
The Signpost message of Daniel Revisited shows us the signs of the end times leading up to the Tribulation. It tells us what nations are involved and what the major actions are. But of course it does not tell us… Read More ›
Erdoğan Continues as Best Candidate for First Horn of the Goat
“…suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came from the west…” Daniel 8:5 (NIV) According to Signpost theory, the Third Signpost requires that Turkey be led by a dynamic Islamist leader and that he reach out to… Read More ›
Russia’s Military Buildup in Syria
This story was reported a few days ago. It seems Russia is building a couple air bases in Syria and expanding its naval ports on the Syrian coast. So what does this mean? Some prophecy sites clinging to the old… Read More ›