Imagine that you are in your back yard and you see a fly that has flown into your vicinity. You look at the fly but realize it probably isn't worth swatting or pursuing. It meanders around the yard and is joined by another fly. Within minutes there is a swarm of flies all around you. The harder you try to see through the fog of buzzing, biting black masses the thicker the cloud gets. As you flail around in an attempt to rid yourselves of the flies you are overwhelmed by the pain of the bites and the loud buzz created by their swarm. Suddenly, the peaceful and simple life of your backyard has been infested with a plague! You close your eyes and try to run through the thick cloud. As you stumble, you are about to give up and leave your back yard altogether when someone runs up and hoses down the air with bug spray. The flies drop as fast as they entered the scene. You open your eyes again and realize the air is clear.

This may be similar to your experience in the "Christian" culture of America. Many voices, many conflicting doctrines, and a universal mass of ignorance and deceit. The Book "Swarms of Locusts" is perhaps one of the most relevant books of our day. Have you ever wondered if the modern "Say this prayer (make a decision)" gospel is really the real gospel? "Swarms of Locusts" traces the history of the Jesuit attempts to counter the reformation and fill the Protestant churches with foul doctrine...essentially bringing them back to Rome. A "free will" doctrine that lifts up man and minimizes God's power, might, and sovereignty. Much of the gospel preached today is man-centered, and teaches that a dead man can choose life. Consider the case of Lazarus. Lazarus could only come forth from his grave after the command of the Lord Jesus Christ said, "Lazarus, come forth." (See John 11:43). God deserves all the glory for his marvelous mercy in Jesus Christ. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." The origin of other doctrines such as the pretribulation rapture of the Church (i.e. - Left Behind) are shown to be the eventual product of Rome seeking to get others to look elsewhere for the Antichrist. Michael Bunker shows a glimpse into how the Jesuits attempted to show that the antichrist could not be in Rome by creating different interpretive schemes like futurism. It just so happens, that futurism has been reborn and embraced today in the Left Behind theology promoted by countless masses.

The book is historical, factual, and compelling. For those who seek to know how doctrines have changed throughout history this book is an excellent starting point. The book does a good job of exposing what has occurred over time and how the ignorance of our day has reached a climax. More than a simple history, this book explores deep theological truths, and forces the reader to examine their beliefs...and it should ultimately result in going back to see what God's word really says.

Take the time to read this book and be challenged! ( )