This article on 1948 is based on Hal Lindsey’s research. I was so impressed by it that I wanted to share it. I have also embedded his video commentary on this subject on this page.
Listed below are some astounding events that occurred in or just before the year that has proved to be very significant in relation to Bible Prophecy.
- Major Events that occurred in 1948 that connect with Bible Prophecy:
- The Jews were restored to their homeland after being dispersed among the nations for close to 2000 years.
- The first issue of the magazine the Atomic Scientist introduced the Doomsday Clock in June of 1947. It was set at 7 minutes til midnight.
- Bell Labs and AT&T developed the transistor which led to the birth of the computer age.
- GATT – The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade was created. This paved the way for a global economy. Gatt was replaced by the World Trade Organization.
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights – the constitution of the United Nations was created in 1948. The beginning of a global government.
- The Treaty of Rome was signed. This was the beginning of the European Economic Community which is now the European Union.
- The World Council of Churches was formed in Amsterdam that year. This was the beginning of the Ecumenical church which will lead to a one world religion.
- The Treaty of Brussels was signed which was the predecessor of NATO.