I live with my amazing wife and boys in Northern Ireland working as an independent software engineer.

As an engineer I appreciate that there is absolute truth in the nature of reality. Physical properties and laws which engineers rely on to build systems are universally true, no matter who you are, or where you live on the planet. Gravity is gravity wherever you are.

As a software developer I appreciate that there is absolute truth in the nature of reality. Software fundamentally deals with control loops and decision making and the execution of code based on the outcome of those decisions. Your laptop or cell phone apps do not run differently when you are in another country. Spreadsheets are spreadsheets wherever you are.

Similarly the Bible communicates the absolute truth to us, both of physical reality (the universe experienced through our senses) and spiritual reality (the universe we cannot experience through our senses). One of the remarkable aspects of the Bible, is that nearly one third is prophetic (about future events). This sets the Bible apart from all other "religious" texts.

One of the most important fulfilled prophecies has to do with the rebirth of Israel as a nation.

Isaiah 66:7-8 Before Zion was in labour, she gave birth; before she was in pain, she delivered a boy. Who has heard of such a thing? Who has seen such things? Can a land be born in one day or a nation be delivered in an instant? Yet as soon as Zion was in labour, she gave birth to her sons.

Scripture teaches us that the pivotal event on 14 May 1948 started the final generation that will live on the earth in this present age.

Matthew 24:32-34 Now learn this parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near - at the door! I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place.

The book of Revelation (literally meaning the "revealing" or "unveiling") details the coming global deceptions of the Antichrist, which comprises a one-world government, religious and economic system that he will usher in; the shadows of which are already being cast on our present day. It details the disappearance of the Church (the Bride) and the horrific judgment on this evil-infested world once the period of grace expires.

But it also details the salvation of Israel, the return of the rightful King in the millennial kingdom, and culminates with God and the believers living eternally together in the new heavens and new earth; free from evil, pain, disease and even death. It is marvellous beyond description, and the eternal home I long for. I hope you do too!

Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call to him while he is near.

Andrew Morgan

August 2023