The question of America’s destiny in biblical prophecy has long been a topic of discussion among theologians and prophecy scholars. In a recent interview with Matt Foley of ISOW Connect, Mondo Gonzales of Prophecy Watchers addressed this question, offering his insights on where the United States fits into the grand biblical narrative.
“You know, that’s a great question,” Gonzales acknowledges, “Most people naturally want to know, where’s the United States in prophecy?”
Yet, he points out that many prophecy teachers believe America is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible’s depiction of the end times.
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“You’re going to have a variety of perspectives on that,” Gonzales explains. “But I think most prophecy teachers would say that there’s two ways to look at it. One is that, well, you know, the United States has never been mentioned as it comes to the End of the Age scenario.” This has led some to believe that America may no longer be a dominant force at that time, possibly due to internal collapse, destruction or divine judgment. Others suggest that a significant portion of the population could disappear in the Rapture, weakening the nation’s global influence.
/**/Gonzales points out that the absence of America from prophecy does not necessarily mean it ceases to exist. “There are very few [nations] that are mentioned specifically at all. We know that the end-time scenario as it relates to the Bible prophetically is geared specifically toward Israel.” According to Gonzales, Israel remains the primary focus of biblical prophecy, as the Bible describes it as the central stage for the events leading up to Christ’s return.
When discussing whether America has a unique covenant with God, Gonzales was clear: “At the end of the day, I don’t believe that God has a special covenant with the United States like you have with Israel.” However, he emphasizes that America’s fate—like that of any nation—depends on its adherence to biblical principles. “If we come to a place of humility and repentance toward God and we seek His righteousness, then it’ll go well for the United States.”
Despite America’s founding on Judeo-Christian values, Gonzales acknowledged the nation’s moral decline.
“Over the last probably 50 years… the United States has become—even though I love our country for sure—not only has it got great potential and freedoms and done a lot, it also produces a lot of wickedness and corruption.” He cited Billy Graham’s famous warning: “If God doesn’t eventually bring judgment on America, He has to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.”
This brings up the larger question of divine judgment. Gonzales believes that America’s trajectory aligns with biblical warnings about nations that turn away from God. While there will always be a faithful remnant of believers, national prosperity is often tied to obedience to God’s commands. If America continues on its current path, judgment may be inevitable.
In the broader scope of end-times prophecy, Gonzales reminded listeners that “we know that God has a design… the providential working of God—we can’t pray away the tribulation period, it’s coming.” He emphasized that world events are unfolding according to God’s sovereign plan, leading to the final culmination of history as prophesied in Scripture. “What do we want? We want Jesus to return.”
While America’s future remains uncertain in biblical prophecy, Gonzales sends a clear message that regardless of a nation’s fate, the ultimate hope for believers is in Christ’s return. Rather than focusing on the preservation of any single nation, Christians should prepare for what biblical prophecy says and place their faith in God’s eternal kingdom.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
