Citations for July/August 2026 Issue

July/August 2026 Citation Page

The Rapid Increase in Knowledge: A Defining Sign of the End Time

1. Fuller, R. Buckminister. (1981). Critical Path. St. Martin’s Griffin
2. Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. (2026). AI Index report 2026. https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2026-ai-index-report
3. Microsoft. (2025, November 11). AI diffusion report: Mapping global AI adoption and innovation. https://news.microsoft.com/source/emea/features/ai-diffusion-report-mapping-global-ai-adoption-and-innovation-3/
4. Founders Forum Group. (2025, June 23), Al statistics, trends, and global market. https://ff.co/ai-statistics-trends-global-market/
5. Our World in Data. (2023). Artificial intelligence. https://ourworldindata.org/artificial-intelligence
6. Founders Forum Group. (2025, June 23), Al statistics, trends, and global market. https://ff.co/ai-statistics-trends-global-market/
7. Tom’s Hardware. (2025). AI adoption far outpaces that of the early internet: Report sheds light on worldwide AI penetration and usage patterns. https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ai-adoption-far-outpaces-that-of-the-early-internet-report-sheds-light-on-worldwide-ai-penetration-and-usage-patterns

The Identity of New Testament Babylon

[1] “The Church in Babylon” Bible Hub. Topical. Accessed May 20, 2026, https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_church_in_babylon.htm.

World Review

[1] Germany Unveils Plan to Become ‘Strongest Conventional Army in Europe’ by 2039

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/04/23/germany-unveils-plan-to-become-strongest-conventional-army-in-europe-by-2039/

2 Diocese of Rome plans Christian-Muslim meeting at prominent mosque – LifeSite

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/diocese-of-rome-plans-christian-muslim-meeting-at-prominent-mosque/

3 Iran Bombs UAE Oil Facility, Announces Plans to Take Control of Emirati Ports

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/05/05/iran-bombs-uae-oil-facility-announces-plans-to-take-control-of-emirati-ports/

4 Bank of Italy says EU should consider tokenised SEPA payments | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/bank-italy-says-eu-should-consider-tokenised-sepa-payments-2026-05-04/

5 A Shocking New Change on the Temple Mount Is Sending Prophetic Shockwaves Across the World – Charisma Magazine Online

https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/a-shocking-new-change-on-the-temple-mount-is-sending-prophetic-shockwaves-across-the-world/?

6 Pope Leo hits back at Trump over claim he is ‘endangering Catholics’ | The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-leo-trump-endangering-catholics-iran-nuclear-weapons-b2971305.html

7 Reports: Pope Leo’s Audience with Rubio Goes Long, Cuba and Iran Discussed

https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2026/05/07/reports-pope-leo-xivs-audience-marco-rubio-goes-long-cuba-iran-discussed/

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ—Our Blessed Hope

1. The Age Of Mass Protests: Understanding An Escalating Global Trend. 2020. https://bog.gdeltproject.org/csis-the-age-of-mass-protests-understanding-an-escalating-global-trend/
2. Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). New Data Shows Conflict at Historic High as U.S. Signals Retreat From … n.d. https://www.prio.org/news/3616
3. SyriacPress. Churches in Germany Confront an Era of Closure and Transformation. 27 Dec. 2025, https://syriacpress.com/blog/2025/12/28/churches-in-germany-confront-an-era-of-closure-and-transformation/
4. World Watch List 2026 · Serving Persecuted Christians Worldwide. n.d. https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/persecution/countries/
5. Isabel Ong. The 50 Countries Where It’s Most Dangerous for Christians in 2026. 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/christian-persecution-2026-countries-open-doors-watch-list/