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What Is the Biblical Significance of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse? 8 Christian Leaders Explain

What Is the Biblical Significance of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse? 8 Christian Leaders Explain

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2017, but is being found by readers in advance of the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, such that it has made it into our Most Popular articles on CrosswalkHeadlines.

On August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. Hundreds of viewing parties for this amazing and rare astronomical phenomenon have been scheduled from coast to coast, but many Christian leaders believe this event is more than an incredible scientific occurrence. Many believe it is a prophetic sign that we are living in the end times and that Christ's return is imminent. Many of these leaders point to Scripture passages, particularly in Revelation, which talk about the end of the age and the signs to look out for. Here is what 10 Christian leaders had to say about this total solar eclipse. What do you think? Is this event truly a sign of the end times? Are you planning on viewing it?

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Indian State Aims to Criminalize 'Praying for the Sick'

Indian State Aims to Criminalize 'Praying for the Sick'

“We want to curb evangelism in Assam, so in that direction, the banning of healing… will be a very, very important milestone,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam.

Ukrainian-American Pastor Shares What Christians Need to Know after Two Years of War in His Homeland 

Ukrainian-American Pastor Shares What Christians Need to Know after Two Years of War in His Homeland 

As Ukraine approached its two-year anniversary of war with Russia, Andrew Moroz, a Ukrainian-born American pastor from Lynchburg, Virginia gave ChristianHeadlines a firsthand account of his travels to Ukraine.

At Least 15 Christians Killed in Attack on Church in Burkina Faso

At Least 15 Christians Killed in Attack on Church in Burkina Faso

The February 25 attack during morning mass at a Catholic Church in Essakane village shows violence against Christians continues in this most dangerous region for followers of Jesus.

Chinese Government Removes Pray.com from Apple App Store

Chinese Government Removes Pray.com from Apple App Store

The Chinese government recently removed Pray.com from the Apple app store in mainland China as part of its restrictions on faith-based content.

US Makes First Moon Landing in over 50 Years

US Makes First Moon Landing in over 50 Years

On Thursday, for the first time in more than half a century, the United States made contact again with the lunar surface.

Putin Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Publicly Professed Christan Faith Prior to Death

Putin Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Publicly Professed Christan Faith Prior to Death

"He did not see the fall of Putin's regime in his lifetime, yet he was still prepared to fight with whatever he had, even if it was with letters to his lawyers from a freezing prison cell. Many of us in politics may not live to see the grave injustices in our context ended for good. Are we still prepared to act?" he asked.

China's Population Decline and the Global Fertility Crisis

China's Population Decline and the Global Fertility Crisis

Last year, the population of the nation of China dropped by at least two million people. That number is over double the nation’s population decline in 2022. For context, this is like the U.S. losing the entire population of the state of Nebraska or the city of Houston, Texas in a single year. 

5 Crucial Things Christians Should Know about ISIS

5 Crucial Things Christians Should Know about ISIS

The name “ISIS” has been a dominant presence in the news in recent times, but the frequency with which we hear this name does not always equal understanding of it. Johnnie Moore, former campus pastor at Liberty University and author of Defying ISIS, provides insight into five crucial things Christians should know about the terrorist organization so that we can better understand world events.

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