Iran: The Coming Crisis: Radical Islam, Oil, and the Nuclear Threat

by Mark Hitchcock

The Past, Present, and Future—Exposed

The events wracking the Middle East today are confusing to even the most avid news buff. Now all the answers to your questions are offered in just one resource. Divided into five main sections, The Coming Crisis contains the most up-to-date, thorough information available and is complete with maps, charts, and timelines for visual assistance. Iran’s past, present, and future are exposed—the country’s quest for nuclear weapons and support of Palestinian terror groups, its ability to “play the oil card,” and Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s apocalyptic beliefs that motivate his actions. You’ll discover the truth about today’s events, how they relate to Bible prophecy, and what the Bible clearly describes is yet to come. It’s a crisis unlike any the world has ever faced.

Are We Headed for a Nuclear Jihad?

“Israel must be wiped off the map,” Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said it himself. He has denied the Holocaust, and his actions are motivated by a dangerous apocalyptic view of Islam. Meanwhile, Islamic extremists are in hot pursuit of nuclear weapons as they stand as gatekeepers to the Persian Gulf oil flow. Closer to home, President Bush has stated that the greatest threat to America is nuclear terrorism.

In a prophecy written over 2,500 years ago, Ezekiel 38-39 foretells Iran ’s future. Iran , Russia , and other Islamic nations will invade Israel in the end times. Today, the connection between Iran and Russia only grows. How close is this invasion?

What will happen?

Will America survive?

Will the world?

Mark Hitchcock , an expert in Bible prophecy, exposes Iran ’s past, present, and future with striking clarity. Find maps, charts, and answers to your every question inside.



“I highly recommend Mark as a faithful guide to understanding current events in light of God’s wonderful plan of prophecy.”
-Tim LaHaye, Pastor and bestselling author

Story Behind the Book

There seems to be no turning back from the looming crisis in the Middle East. The Islamic and political rulers of Iran are set in their ideology by principle. The West and Israel are headed for some sort of confrontation economically, socially, and likely militarily. Mark Hitchcock ’s background as a lawyer, pastor, and expert in Bible prophecy suits him perfectly as a Christian authority on the subject. Timing is critical, and his new book will release as more and more everyday people—Christians and non-Christians alike—realize the gravity of world events and question how they relate to Bible prophecy.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Mark Hitchcock was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from law school in 1984. After working for a judge at the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals for four years, Mark was led to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating in 1991. Since that time, he has served as senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He completed his PhD at Dallas Theological Seminary in 2005 and serves as an associate professor of Bible exposition at DTS. He has authored over thirty books related to end-time Bible prophecy that have sold over one million copies. His books have been translated into over ten languages. Mark is a frequent speaker at churches and prophecy conferences both in the United States and internationally. Mark and his wife, Cheryl, live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have two sons, Justin (married to Natalee) and Samuel, and two grandchildren..
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Reviews

[Rena]

Even though this book is 14 years old, it was informative and fascinating

[Elekanyani P Mavhungu]

101% recommended. Those doing are sceptical about the reality of creation, heaven, sin, righteous works of Christ should study this book.

[Crystal]

No joy to read.
Prophetic warnings of Ezekiel (read chapters 38 and 39) happening as we see the alliance of specific nations coming together.
"While the rise of militant Islam has shocked and surprised most people, amazingly, 2600 years ago, God, through the prophet Ezekiel, predicted the exact scenario that we see developing before our eyes every day on the evening news."
Very short informative study on world events and biblical prophecy. Again, no joy to read so I pretty much dragged myself through it.

[Samuel]

This book was okay. It's the first I have read of Mark Hitchcock's book about the end of times. It seems to be inspired by the "Left Behind" series. Of course, Mr. Hitchcock was a guest author on one of the books so no surprises there. I found the book to be lacking in sustenance with an large amount of "filler"/"fluff" despite this, the book does inspire future reading and study on the topic if you're interested in the subject matter.

[Mary Mortimer]

This book covers a topic I've always been afraid of but yet it makes a lot of my confusion about the end of times clear. Definitely a book Christians should pick up and read. Even if you don't agree with all of the authors points it is well thought out and well written.

[Alexandra]

Author is a pastor in Edmond. He's spoken at our church.

[Ernie Dawson]

You'd think I would quit reading out of date books. It's almost embarrassing that I read much of this material over 3 years ago and we still don't have the "big bang"!

[Reynold]

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