Description
by Duane S. Crowther
Prophecy – Key to the Future documents numerous prophecies of last days calamities which will precede Christ’s glorious coming in glory. It was written as a Master’s thesis at Brigham Young University in fulfillment of an assignment to document and establish the order of last days events, using the Standard Works and statements of LDS General Authorities as authoritative evidence. It is a classic of LDS doctrinal literature. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, its scope is far reaching, its evidence reliable, and its conclusions irresistible. The import of its evidence is inescapable.
In Prophecy – Key to the Future The author has presented evidence of numerous future last days events with care, documenting them fully and precisely in a scholarly fashion. He has withheld personal opinions, presenting only what the evidence describes. He has provided a chronological index of last-days events, a listing of quotations from major sources, and other tools to assist the reader in further study. As the seventh thousand-year period has been introduced and inspired last-days prophecies draw nearer to fulfillment, this book is essential reading for Latter-day Saints and for Christians everywhere.
This is a book that influences the lives of those who read it. Its research will aid all who read this book in preparation for the last days events to come. The Lord has revealed that it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor, and Prophecy – Key to the Future has played a significant role in that warning process. There now are more than a half-million copies of the book in print.
Since Prophecy – Key to the Future was written, the author has gathered and compiled much additional evidence from sources not included herein. Some of this information has been published in a second volume titled Inspired Prophetic Warnings. This companion book provides insights into specific last-days warnings to the inhabitants of America and contains many revealed glimpses of events pertaining to World Wars III and IV and the period between them. It is suggested that both books be read and considered simultaneously.
Table of Contents
Contents, vii
List of Illustrations, Maps and Charts, xv
Key to Abbreviations Used in the Footnotes, xvi
Introduction, 1
Why a Book on the Future?
The Objectives of this Book
Is this Study Authentic and Reliable?
Acknowledgments
Notes on the Revised Edition
Inspired Prophetic Warnings–A Companion Volume
No Change in the Prophetic Scenario
How this Book was Written
Parley P. Pratt’s Insight: Value of Knowledge of the Future
Updated Content for the 2017 Edition, 11
The United States of America at the beginning of 2017
Other Current Conditions in the United States: 2017
“War Will be Poured Out upon All Nations” Prophecy Being Fulfilled
Secret Combinations: The War on Terror and ISIS
World War III Scenarios: The Impending Danger of Another World Conflict
Preaching the Gospel in Russia
A Potential Danger: Electromagnetic Pulse Attack (EMP)
The Danger of Widespread Financial Collapse
Utah: Past, Present, and Future
A Remnant of Jacob to Tread Down the Gentiles
Is America Now a Righteous or a Wicked Nation?
1. War to Be Poured Out Upon All Nations, 47
The Beginning of War in the Last Days
Slaves are to Rise Up Against Their Masters
The Purpose of Wars is to Prepare for the Preaching of the Gospel
Two Periods of War: Preparatory Wars and Wars of Complete Destruction
United States Warned of Conflict During Period of Preparatory Wars-Third World War
Summary
2. Missionary Work Among the Gentiles, 63
The Gospel Must Be Taught to Every Nation
Four Periods of Missionary Labor
Who are the Gentiles?
What are the “Times of the Gentiles?”
What is the Fulness of the Gentiles?
Conditional Promises Made to the Gentiles in the Americas
Most of the Gentiles Will Reject the Gospel
The Fulfilling of he Times of the Gentiles: The Gospel Will Be Taken Instead to the House of Israel
Signs of the Approaching Fulfillment of the Times of the Gentiles
The Fulfilling of the Times of the Gentiles is an Important Chronological Event
Summary
3. God Will Pour Out His Judgments, 81
Great Calamities are to Come After the Gospel is Taken from the Gentiles
The Lord’s Desolating Scourge
Famine, Drought and Pollution
An Earthquake in America
Jackson County to Be Swept Clean
Will the Saints Escape Judgments?
Summary
4. Internal Wars and the Collapse of United States Government, 97
Future War and Strife within the United States
The Government of the United States Will Completely Collapse
War Will Spread from America to Other Lands
A Remnant of Jacob to Tread Down the Gentiles
The Gathering of the Saints to the Mountains
The Righteous Gentiles Will Also Gather to the Mountains
The Saints Will Eventually Be Cut Off from the Rest of the Land
The Influx of People Will Bring Danger of Famine in the West
Summary
5. The Establishment of the Kingdom of God, 117
When the United States Government Fails, the Saints Will Uphold the Constitution
The Foundation for the Kingdom of God was Laid through Revelation to Joseph Smith
The Future Policy of the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God Will Eventually Gain World-wide Dominion
Summary
6. Establishment of the New Jerusalem, 83
A Leader Like unto Moses is to Be Chosen
The Eastward Journey of the Saints While Strife Continues in the United States
Many Saints Will Remain in the West
Establishing the New Jerusalem Under the Law of Consecration
An Inspired Plan for the City and for the Temple
Who Will Build the New Jerusalem?
Life within the New Jerusalem
Summary
7. Four Important Events in America, 157
The Conversion of the Lamanites
The Lord Shall Come to His Temple in Zion
Coming of the Ten Tribes
Calling of the 144,000
Summary
8. The Gathering of the House of Israel to Palestine, 177
Time of the Gathering of the Jews
The Present-A Period of Preparatory Gathering
Time of the Conversion of the Jews
Summary
9. Plagues and the Book of Revelation, 193
Chronological Importance of the Choosing of the 144,000 High Priests
The Beginning of the Seventh Thousand-year Period
Trumps and Plagues are Literal
The Plagues
Comparison with Other Series of Seven Angels in the Book of Revelation
Comparison of Angels with Trumpets in the Doctrine and Covenants
Summary
10. Universal Conflict and the Fall of the Christian Nations, 213
World-wide Conflict-Fourth World War
The Christian Nations Will Fall
Summary
11. Christ’s Appearance in the Council at Adam-ondi-Ahman, 221
Adam is the Ancient of Days
Location and Description of the Council at Adam-ondi-Ahman
Purposes of the Council at Adam-ondi-Ahman
Christ’s Appearance and Acceptance of Dominion
Summary
12. Growth and Development in Zion and Palestine After the Era of Universal Conflict, 231
Growth of Zion in America
David, the Prince
Removal of the Ten Tribes from Zion to Palestine
Distribution of Land Among the Tribes
Construction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the Restoration of Sacrificial Worship
Prophecies Concerning Israel’s Political Affairs
Summary
13. The Battle of Armageddon and Christ’s Appearance on the Mount of Olives, 251
Nations Which Will Attack Palestine
Location of the Battlefield
The Battle
Christ’s Coming
The Earthquake
Conclusion of the Battle
The Conversion of the Jews and Christ’s Coming to the Jerusalem Temple
The Interval Between the Coming of Christ to Palestine and Christ’s Coming in Glory
Missionary Work in the Interval Between the Battle of Armageddon and Christ’s Coming in Glory
Summary
14. Christ’s Coming in Glory, 281
Saints Also to Descend
Description of the Lord at His Coming
Every Eye Shall Witness His Advent
Changes in the Configuration of The Earth
The Earth Will Be Cleansed by Fire
The Marriage of the Lamb
Summary
15. The Millennium, 301
Extended Life and Resurrection
A Period of Peace and Righteousness
Home Life and Sociality as the Lord Dwells Among Men
Government of the Saints
Spirit to Be Poured Out
Many Churches During the Millennium
Missionary Work
Temple Work
Saints Will Be Prepared for Exaltation
Summary
16. Events at the End of the Earth, 323
The Battle of Gog and Magog
Consideration of Chronological Sequence of Final Events
Second Resurrection
Final Judgment
Christ and the Saints to Be Crowned and Exalted
Dissolution and Re-establishment of the Earth
Summary
17. The Earth’s Final State, 343
Descent of New and Old Jerusalem
Meaning of Living in the Presence of God
Life on the Celestial Earth
Summary
Appendices
I. The United States Constitution Will Hang By a Thread, 351
II. Notes On Jackson County and the Plat of the City of Zion, 355
Bibliography, 355
Latter-day Saint Scriptures, 361
Latter-day Saint Historical Sources, 361
Latter-day Saint Doctrinal Sources, 362
Other Reference Books, 364
Other Doctrinal Sources, 365
Miscellaneous, 365
Indexes
I. List of Quotations from Major Sources, 367
Old Testament, 367
New Testament, 368
Book of Mormon, 369
Doctrine and Covenants, 369
Pearl of Great Price, 371
Journal of Discourses, 371
History of the Church, 373
II. Chronological Index of Events, 375
III. Alphabetical Index, 391
About the Author, 399
Books by the Author, iv
