Abraham Accords and the “Golden Age”

Events in the Middle East have been happening quickly; hostilities culminated to twelve days of war directly between Iran and Israel, and now, the Abraham Accords is set to expand. It is referred to as the “Abraham Accords” because the contrivers have sought to exploit Abraham as a commonality. The same is true for the Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex for the religions of Catholicism, Islam, and Judaism as a center for the interfaith movement and religious pluralism. “Pluralism is more than just the sharing of certain values or agreement on some social issues…Pluralism has to do with lending credence to competing truth claims and accepting diverse beliefs regarding God and salvation [1].” In actuality, Abraham was outstandingly different from the societies around him.

Prosperity and security certainly are not bad qualities to have, however they can deceptively become an idol, and scripture tells that this mindset would be inevitable. Revelation 3:17 “You say that you are rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing.” There is a definite trade-off between love and trust in God, with love and trust in riches. 2 Timothy 3:2-4 says it like this: “lovers of money…rather than lovers of God.” A false sense of security is warned against in 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “When they say ‘Peace and safety”, then sudden destruction comes upon them.” In contrast, “keep yourselves safe in God’s love” 2 Timothy 2:15.

The “golden age” that is being touted aligns perfectly with the Laodicean church in Revelation. The book of Revelation is in chronological order. Chapter 1 is Jesus Christ resurrected. “I am the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore!” Revelation 1:18. Chapters 2 and 3 are the church age. It is no coincidence that to the church in Philadelphia it is said “Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.” (Revelation 3:10), because it is the Laodicean church that will be in existence right up to the tribulation. Many will not be raptured, which happens in chapter 4. “Not all who say to me “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 7:21.

Initial steps are being taken to withdraw the US from NATO [2]. Withdrawal of the US would likely cause the entirety of NATO to dissolve. This would be a critical step in achieving peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This also would negate the thought that NATO membership would hinder Turkey’s advancements in the Middle East and eventually against Israel. Turkey is likely directing its foreign policy approach to strengthening relations with countries in the Middle East and North Africa, and Russia [3], which aligns with Ezekiel 38. Militarily, Turkey already has massive personnel [3].

It is a misconception that the antichrist must come from Europe. The United States is an extension of the dilapidated Roman Empire; just look around – the architecture, the colosseums, the society, the politics. The Roman Empire was never conquered but went into decline. Scripture indicates that the Roman Empire would be revived. Where do we get that from in the Bible? Daniel chapter 2 gives a timeline in the context of world powers. The legs of iron would eventually become the feet of iron and clay. It is also a misconception that the antichrist must be unanimously popular. That notion comes from Revelation 13:3: “The whole world marveled and followed the beast”. In context, that happens later on, in response to the seemingly fatal head wound then healed.

At present, much is happening and it seems as though volumes could be written. Most importantly, developments are undeniably confirming the veracity of scripture. In a day when people question what is truth, John 17:7 asserts “Thy word is truth.” As a concluding word of encouragement, remember Luke 21:28 "When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads, for your redemption draws near”.

[1] What is Religious Pluralism? https://www.gotquestions.org/religious-pluralism.html, accessed May 06, 2025. Got Questions Ministries.

[2] Cole, B. 2025, July 26. US to Withdraw from NATO Under Republican Bill, Newsweek.

[3] Kurç, Ç., S. Egeli, A. Mevlütoğlu, and S. Güvenç. 2024. Turkiye’s Defence Industry: Which Way Forward? The International Institute for Strategic Studies.