Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

What I Believe About Israel, Iran, and End Times

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Jun 28, 2025
Pastor Greg Laurie delves into Israel's pivotal role in biblical prophecy and its establishment as a nation, linking it to Christian eschatology. He explores Iran's nuclear ambitions and their implications for Middle Eastern stability. The conversation addresses anti-Semitism in today's world and highlights misconceptions about the rapture and end times. With urgency, he urges believers to stay spiritually prepared for Christ's return while emphasizing the importance of prayer amidst global tensions.
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ANECDOTE

Armored Ambulance Visit To Israel

  • Laurie recounts presenting an armored ambulance to Israel and sharing his testimony before officials.
  • He used that visit to express love for Israel and remind them of biblical ties.
INSIGHT

Ezekiel Links Persia To A Northern Coalition

  • Ezekiel 38–39 mentions Magog and Persia, which Laurie links to modern Russia and Iran as prophetic actors.
  • He frames current Iran-Russia dynamics as a foreshadowing, not definite fulfillment, of prophecy.
INSIGHT

Iranian Eschatology Fuels Geopolitics

  • Iran's eschatology expects a Mahdi and some leaders promote chaos to hasten his arrival.
  • Laurie notes Iranian propaganda imagery invoking a Mahdi-led battle against Israel.
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