This title is somewhat misleading, because I have leaned to the perception that this is not the end of the world - I mean the ongoing war
in Ukraine and specially in Iran. But when we are talking about war, nothing is ever guaranteed. Things could go wrong and fast. First I
will explain why I believe that these wars will not lead to Third World War.
(1) There has been false warnings before: Asian economic crisis in 1997-1998; U.S. invasion in Irak in 2003; Subprime crisis in 2008-2009; Covid pandemic in 2020-2022; war in Ukraine since 2022, and much more. None of these events have not escalated into the death spiral that will eventually destroy the Old World System bringing New World Order; i.e. global governance with global dictatorship (antichrist and his minions on the top).
(2) The war in Iran has been going on since February 28th, and it has not been escalated yet. In fact, even if Iran still launches missiles and drones into Israel and Persian Gulf states - sometimes into oil tankers - number of projectiles has decreased from the forst days, even if during the last week, number of missiles launched has been slowly rising, meaning Iran has not been defeated. Some in the conspiracy circles believe that World War Three means that when U.S. army is busy in somewhere else, China invades Taiwan and North Korea invades South Korea at the same time, and USA has no capability to intervene all these wars. Now, USA is definetely "Busy" somewhere else - she has sent aircfart carriers from South-East Asia to Persian Gulf, and she has used a lot of missiles and other ammunitions bombing Iran, but China has not been attacking Taiwan, and North Korea has not been attacking south. Time is running out for both of these Eastern dictators to start World War Three, or time window has already been closed.
Remember that the theory about third world war is derived from "letter" that Albert Pike wrote to Giuseppe Mazzini in 1846 (the letter might be real or it is not). In that so-called letter Pike envisioned that to bring antichrist, three world wars are needed, and the last one will be fought between Christian world and Muslim world.
This is not what has been happening. Christian world and Muslim world are not at war against each other. Iran is pretty much alone, fighting against Arab-Countries in Persian Gulf and USA and Israel. Russia is mostly silent, as well as China. Russia is heavily involved into her own war in Ukraine and Russia's economic situation is worsening (I don't know how bad it is since there is so much propaganda about it); there are still food at the supermarkets but it is expensive, and people have very little money; they can buy food, but nothing else, and even food they buy less than before, and restaurants and other small businesses are falling. So, Russia's economy might be nearing to the point of collapse and surging oil price is the only option that can still save the country, or at least time some extra time for Vladimir Putin.
So, Mr. Putin might me secretly happy about the war in Iran. He might even have been planning that war in cooperation with Mr. Trump. And on the top, USA can not sent ammunitions to Ukraine because of that war.
If there is World War Three going on, it is not about Muslim World vs. Christian World. It is between Woke World vs. Conservative World. So much enmity between these groups & countries. And, Russia represents Conservative Christian World.
(3) YouTubers like Sean Foo have predicted imminent economic collapse for years. And when it does not happen in a certain year, they simply change the year. There is a reson to expect economic collapse, because countries are so heavily indebt. And each time when there has been an economic crisis, the debt has increased, and there must be a limit about how much debt a country can have. In Greece it was 180 % of GDP. South Korea collapsed in 1997 with very small debt, only 28 % of the GDP, but most 60 % of the debt was short term. In Mexico, when Peso collapsed in 1994, country's external debt was 30 - 35 % of GDP. Japan's debt is about 240 % of GDP.
In USA, official debt is 88 % of the GDP (unofficial debt might be much higher) and 30 % of the debt is short term. In summary: (1) South Korea short term debt in 1997 before collapse was 17 % of GDP; (2) USA short term debt in 2026 is 26 % of GDP.
We don't know how much debt Japan of USA can have before trust is gone, but one thing is sure. This war will make global economic situation more fragile.
Sean Foo. I have picked him because he is a real person, not AI-generated man like the "Asian Guy" in various Youtube channels preaching horse crap. His predictions might or might not become real. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UuJ3p2GlOQ.
Talking about oil: price has increased, but it has not climbed to 200 dollars, as some people have predicted. Brent and WTI have been hovering about 95 - 115 dollars per barrel, depending what Donald Trump has said. Stock market has been declining, but not crashed. If thw war will not suddenly intensify into the WW3, I don't expect the oil price will climb above 120 dollars. And while world economy will suffer, it will not collapse. This will be another short term crisis, like War in Iraq (2003) or Asian economic crisis (1997). Life will continue after that, but with higher global debt.
At this moment, it seems that the war in Iraq will be a small crisis, not like Subprime Crisis (2008) or Covid Pandemic. It will be smaller and it will be over in few months. Probably stalemate with no winner. Iran will be heavily damaged but not destroyed. USA will retreat, and Hormuz Strait will be opened. One quarter with negative growth is USA, Europa and Japan. That's my guess.
Worst Case Scenario Still Possible
It is still possible that this war will lead to Third World War, or economic collapse (it might be just global economic collapse, not necessary WW3, which brings the antichrist & Global Governance & cashless society). But this requires that China will invade Taiwan and North Korea will invade South Korea imminently, or it is too late (it might be already too late). Or there might be global economic collapse if Huthis will block Red Sea while Strait of Hormuz will stay closed for months. If global economy has been pushed to the edge, this might be the last straw. But for now, even if Huthis have been threatening to attack tankers and cargo ships on the Red Sea, they have done nothing. Are these only empty threats? Time will tell.
From Christian Perspective
The reason why many Christians believe that this war might be end of our present war is the timing. Brother Joshua Mklakela got a prophecy that the rapture of the Church will happen in 22nd or 23rd September, 2025. I can understand why he got that "prophecy". It is popular perception among Christians that Jesus was crucified in 32 AD, and if we add 2,000 years to 32 AD, and subtract seven year tribulation, we arrive to 2025 (we must also assume that there will also be rapture of the Church before the seven year tribulation). So this was not the "prophecy" - it was simple calculation.
Traditional Christian Churches (Reformed Churches, Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) believe Jesus was crucified in 33 AD - possible in April 3th, because in Julian calendar April 3th was Friday and they want to insist - against all logic - that Jesus was crucified in Friday and that He resurrected in Sunday. And some non-denominal Christians in YouTube have also copied thet belief, partly because year 2025 has passed and 2026 is only which is left.
The crucifixion in 32 AD is possible, but still in the edge of mathematical time-line. Most non-denominal Christians believe that Jesus was crucified in 30 AD, and many historical facts point to that year, for example sacrificial offerings stopped working 40 years before destruction of the Temple as recorded in Talmud; or when Jesus mentioned that construction of Temple of Herod (enlargement of Secont Temple) had been going on for 46 years (John 2:20), which points to the year 26 or 27 AD (because the building process began in winter 20/19 BC). So, the crucifixion in the year 33 AD is mathematically impossible; year 32 AD is in the edge of limit.
Reason why many people believe crucified in 33 AD is that they worship Sunday and they want to believe that He was born in Christmas Eve year zero. (Positive thing is that they do not claim that Santa Claus was there in Bethlehem.)
And also, because the rapture did not occur in 2025, it must occur in 2026, and that means that Jesus was crucified in 33 AD and His visible return must be in 2033 AD. What a wonderful logic.
There is another problem. If Jesus was crucified in 33 AD, which is mathematically (almost) impossible, He must return visibly in 2033 AD (our Gregorian calendar), and before that there must be antichrist and seven year tribulation, and before that there must be Rapture of the Church. Like WW3 scenario I talked earlier, time is running out or has already done so. Let me explain: (1) Rapture of the Church; (2) World War Three and/or global sconomic collapse which brings the antichrist; (3) Antichrist makes peace agreement with "many", perhaps Israel and her Arab neighbours included, and this is the beginning of the seven year tribulation. And this all must happen during our Gregorian year of 2033 AD.
Some people are positive that the rapture takes place this Easter; only the time varies. It might happen April 3rd, April 4th, April 5th, or even April 8th. Same fever appeared in September 2025 when Joshua Mklakela gave his prophecy. (I wonder how quickly these videos will be removed after the date has been passed without the rapture.)
Now, Let's assume that the the war or global economic collapse starts next week. It will take months before the world is in a such situation that people globally are ready to give up their sovereignty and freedoms and accept the Global Governance. For example, when Subprime crisis began in September 2008, it took six months before the crisis reached the peak and recovery began. And this time the crisis should be worse; the 2008 crisis just touched the surface. And after the antichrist has reached the power, it will take time for him to solid his position and create an agreement that will temporarily solve the global hostilities. Again, sevaral months. And from my understanding, antichrist is some kind of "wokeist", and majority of people of the world are "anti-wokeists" (Philippine, China, India, Muslim World, Africa, Argentina, Mexico, Russia, Poland, Hungary, etc). It is a huge job for even antihcrist to persuade people of the world to accept some king of "woke-ideology" even if how grim situation in the world becomes.
So, months after months after months before antichrist will make a "seven year peace agreement". And all this must happen before the end of our Gregorian year of 2026.
Time is running out or has practically done already.
What happened last time
According to viral YouTube videos (I believe that some of there were real) people destroyed their belongings or gave them out while waiting for the rapture of 2025. And when it did not happen, they were very sad or aggressive. Some refused to believe that the rapture date had been failed and gave another explanation: It was Julian Calendar or even Enoch Calendar (I wonder how year 2025 does fit into the Enochian Calendar). And when these calendars failed, too, they were silent, or started to expect Easter of 2026. I wonder what will happen then Easter 2026 rapture fails too. Most likely they will wait September of 2026 (like some of them are doing already) or Easter 2027.
Joshua Mklakela said: "The rapture takes place when Israel is 77 years old. If Israel is 78 years old and rapture has not happened, my prophecy will fail." (Perhaps not exactly with these words.)
The Bottom Line: There is only few days until Easter 2026 rapture fails (for most of us). And situation in the Middle East remains tense but unchanged. And situation in Ukraine also remains tense but unchanged. Be ready for disappointment if you are expecting an imminent rapture.
Pasi Toivonen
