New World Order: The Rise of Global Governance

A radical political movement aiming to establish a centralised, worldwide authority that will increasingly control the lives of all people across the globe.

The Emerging Global Agenda

Once considered a conspiracy theory, the New World Order is now becoming reality. The aim of this powerful secretive group — sometimes termed the One World Government or World Economic Forum — is to gain control through the ‘great reset’ of the whole world with a single worldwide system of just about everything. By creating and then managing various crises, this ungodly regime will convince the masses that globalisation, the coming together under one centralised totalitarian power, is the necessary solution to the world’s woes (Rev 13:1-5,8-18).

The goal is total centralised control

Increasingly there will be more authoritarian controls and oppressive restrictions imposed almost simultaneously worldwide — such as those endeavouring to combat the Covid pandemic and climate crisis — with religious freedoms and accepted rights challenged and ignored as the general population is enslaved. Progressively there is more evidence emerging of the reality of their strategies such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) which include, among other things, drastically reducing the world’s population, severely restricting travel, limiting personal ownership of commodities, and the supply of goods rationed in line with a social credit points system.

Economic and Technological Domination

Other objectives that will aid this domination and world dictatorship include the perceived need to transform health care, energy production, digital oversight, and education with a singleness in politics, religion, and the use of a single currency. With the looming introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) the world will undergo a dramatic economic change. This will be a centralised, government-controlled programmable currency, which can be blocked so access can be cut preventing a person buying or selling (Rev 13:16-17).

Nothing will be left untouched

We are now on the verge of a global rollout of technology identical in ability to the mark of the beast that the Bible says will dominate the world during the Tribulation. The vast majority of people in the world will succumb to the mark simply to survive. Anyone receiving the identifying mark of the beast — possibly a silicon chip implanted in the forehead or right hand — will be excluded from heaven (Rev 14:9-12).

The Biblical Perspective

The Bible states that at the end of life on earth as we know it such a scenario will increasingly be outworked under the jurisdiction of a powerful, ruthless authority (termed the anti-Christ) who will seek to establish a universal government, a single religion and a unitary economy (Rev 13:1-5,8-18). While peace and prosperity are desirable, since the beginning of time humanity’s sinful nature has prevented this becoming reality. Thus, regardless of human creativity, ingenuity and aspirations, such an ideal can only offer a false sense of hope and ‘salvation’ with ultimate disillusionment and enslavement by false promises.

This ambitious scheme is futile because it doesn’t take God, the ultimate ruler, into account. We must remember that God is always in control, not Satan or his agents, and they can’t prevent — or even hinder — God’s sovereign purpose to have a vast number of redeemed people in heaven (Rev 7:9). Jesus declared, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). The timing of the rapture, when true Christians are snatched away by Christ to heaven, is unclear. However, it is understood immediately after the rapture there will be utter chaos and this will enable the New World Order to quickly take control, with the present increasing restrictions and mandates setting the framework so this can be swiftly and fully implemented.

Man is incapable of matching God’s sovereignty

Our Response

As Christians, our response to the encroaching New World Order must be grounded in faith, not fear. We are called to be watchful and discerning, understanding the signs of the times while maintaining an unwavering trust in God’s ultimate plan and authority. Rather than being paralysed by anxiety or driven to despair, we are to stand firm in the truth of Scripture, recognising that no earthly power can thwart God’s purposes (Job 42:2; Prov 19:21; Isa 46:10).

We should live as salt and light in a darkening world (Mt 5:13-16), speaking truth with courage and grace, and resisting any pressure to compromise our allegiance to Christ. Our confidence rests not in political systems or human institutions but in the sovereign Lord who "works out everything to its proper end" (Prov 16:4). We are to encourage one another, remain steadfast in prayer, and continue sharing the gospel, knowing that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven (Phil 3:20).

Our eyes are to be focused on Jesus – Hebrews 12:2

Reflection and Application:

At uncertain times, fear can quickly invade our minds so it is essential to have our focus firmly centred on Jesus (Ps 27:1, 34:4, 56:3-4; Isa 12:2; Jn 14:27; 2 Tim 1:7).
Fill your mind with good thoughts, confident that nothing can separate us from the love of God (Rom 8:38-39; Phil 4:8; Heb 13:5).
While we are to pray for and submit to those in authority, we must obey God rather than human agents when instructed to do what is clearly contrary to His rules (Act 5:29; Heb 13:17; 1 Pet 2:13).
Regardless of how restrictive and unpleasant our remaining time on earth may be, as children of God we should focus on who is for us, not against us, as we look forward to an eternity in heaven (Jn 14:1-3; Rom 8:31-39; 1 Jn 4:4). Jesus says, "Look up, your redemption is near" (Lk 21:28).