Wilkerson, author of The Cross and the Switchblade also published a book called "The Vision" sharing a vision on end time events that he claims to have received in 1973. I heard his first public sermon from about 1974 on his vision recently on utube. This is part 1.

It's divided into several short clips. It's detailed and fascinating. From what I've heard so far it harmonizes with scripture. What surprised me was the detailed description of the "super church" which, if the vision is genuine is a description of the rise and dominance of Babylon.

I recall that many years ago I wondered if he'd read the Great Controversy?

Yes, Johann, it agrees well with the GC doesn't it? But Wilkerson's vision provides some important additional information as well. Here's a few of the final events Wilkerson describes that I can remember that aren't in the GC:

1) A global economic collapse is coming - starting in Germany, spreading to Japan and then crippling the US and the global economy. All wage earners will be effected. Wilkerson didn't say this but we can see how unions are not going to be happy about wage roll-backs.
2) Natural disasters. Earth quakes. I'm not sure if it's in this sermon on in his book, "The Vision" that he says this but Wilkerson says there is going to be an unprecedented earthquake in the US following one in Japan. This earthquake will occur in an area that historically has not had major quakes. That prediction got my attention for obvious reasons.
3) There will be strange celestial fires in the sky leaving vapor trails.
4) Protestants and Catholics will combine to create a "Super World Church". That part of Wilkerson's prediction is in the GC, but notice this: According to Wilkerson Catholics will demand and receive concessions from Protestants so that Protestants will accept the "Holy Father" as the political head of all Christian nations. But, Protestants will also demand and receive concessions from Catholics that the Pope will not be viewed as the infallible spiritual leader of the Protestant churches.
5) There will be nude dancing performed in some churches as an art form and although not wide spread, the "Super Church" will endorse it as it will also endorse homosexuality. Homosexual ministers will effectively evangelize a new gospel of love and acceptance also with the full endorsement of the Super Church. (Notice that Wilkerson predicted this notwithstanding the long standing opposition of Catholicism to homosexuality. In other words Wilkerson's vision implies Catholicism will concede this point to apostate Protestantism as well.)
6)The Super Church will be very active politically and will also link with spiritualism. In many congregations prayer meetings will become seances and occultic beliefs and practices will be widespread.
7)America will be deluged with pornography. Wilkerson made this prediction long before the internet was created which makes this possible.
8)The Super Church will persecute genuine Christians through the state and one of the main tools of the state will be the IRS. The IRS will revoke the charitable status of independent churches that do not join and support the Super Church. This will cause great financial hardship for churches that will have to pay property and income taxes on donations to their charitable and religious work.
9)At the same time or shortly after the emergence of the Super Church there will be a great genuine revival of true Christians. This will be a truly ecumenical work binding all of Gods saints based on truth.

Part I
Someone on the internet also summarized parts of Wilkerson’s book, “The Vision”. Here is his summary in two posts:

An economic collapse is coming

There is a worldwide economic confusion just ahead. In my vision, this is the clearest thing I have seen. Not only is the American dollar headed for deep trouble, but so are all world currencies. I see total economic confusion striking Europe first and then affecting Japan, the United States, Canada, and all other nations shortly thereafter. It is not really a depression I see coming----but a recession of such magnitude it will affect the lifestyle of nearly every wage earner in America and around the world. Countries that now control huge amounts of Western currency are going to be in very deep trouble also, Arab countries will especially be hurt.

Without a doubt, there are lean years ahead full of monetary confusion and despair. How soon is not clear, but it is not far away. The world’s greatest economists will be at a loss to explain the confusion and an international crisis of fear will develop. A false economic boom will precede the recession---but it will be short lived.

Bankruptcies of Major Corporations

I believe we are going to witness the bankruptcies of some of this nation's major and most popular corporations. I see tremendous difficulty arising for credit corporations .There are going to be many people unable to pay off their heavy obligations to major credit card companies, causing near-- chaos.

Thousands of small businesses will also be forced into bankruptcies. Three and possibly four, of the major religious denominations will be forced into operate with a skeleton organization due to lack of funds. More than a few churches are going to go bankrupt and a number of independent missionary societies and church organizations are going to have to pull back. All but a few of the radio and television ministries will have to be abandoned.

Tight money will trigger a wave of uncertainty and fear. Those who have money will hold it in reserve.

The United States government is going to "over react" to the confused economical developments. I see a flurry of near panic decisions being made by various government agencies---but these hasty efforts to shore up the economy will backfire.
The President of the United States will make one, and possibly two, national radio and TV appearances to reassure the nation that all is well, and that the best of economic times is just ahead. It will not work. People will distrust these statements, and their fears will lead to a revolution at the polls.

The auto industry is going to be hurt badly. Labor leaders are also going to be caught up in this wave of economic confusion. We may soon experience the most devistating strikes of all times. Almost every economic indicator will be gloomy. It will be spotty at first----but will eventually effect nearly all industry.

A New World Monetary System

There will develop a call for revamping all monetary systems into one uniform system. Be prepared to hear of world trade agreements "policed " by an international governing committees. Strict guidelines for international trade will develop and a "world market" will be closely monitored by big power interest.

Post II

Earthquakes coming to United States

The United States is going to experience in the not-too-distant future the most tragic earthquakes in its history. One day soon this nation will be reeling under the impact of the biggest news story of modern times. It will be coverage of the biggest most disastrous earthquake in history. It will cause widespread panic and fear. Without a doubt, it will become one of the most completely reported earthquake ever. Television networks will suspend all programming and carry all day coverage.

Another earthquake , possibly in Japan may precede the one that I see coming here. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind about this forthcoming massive earthquake in our continent. I am not at all convinced that this earthquake will take place in California. In fact, I believe it is going to take place where it is least expected.This terrible earthquake may happen in an area that is not known as an earthquake belt. It will be so high on the Richter scale that it will trigger two other major earthquakes.

Famine is coming

Snowless winters will bring dismal crop production and famine conditions in central and western Russia, India, Pakistan , all of southeast Asia and Africa will especially hard hit.
The forty-month drought in Africa and the prolonged dry spell in Brazil will both end temporarily. There will be some relief but conditions will worsen. In Africa, millions will face starvation.

American food reserves will dwindle partially due to drought and flood in this country. Wheat, rice and soybean reserves will be completely exhausted. The demand for corn, rice and wheat will not be met.

The Beginning of Sorrows

Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and hailstorms will occur more frequently. More than one-third of the United States will be designated a disaster area within the next few years.

Nature will go Wild

Floods, hurricanes and tornadoes will destroy crops, animals and much wildlife driving prices even higher and causing some experts to suggest that nature is losing its balance.

Weather will become increasing difficult to forecast. Sudden storms will appear without warning. Southernmost regions will be gripped by record cold waves and northern areas will experience record heat waves.

Short Periods of Relief

Many men will appear to be repentant during the times of violent chastisement by natue but the short period of relief will make it appear that nature has settled down and men will be comforted by warm sunshine and normal seasonal weather. But more violence, far worse will soon follow.

Airline pilots will be reporting the worst flying conditions in aviation history. The most intense hurricanes are coming. Many parts of the world face the most violent winters of all times. Europe faces the worst winter lashings ever.

Depletion of Relief funds

Relief and disaster funds will become nearly depleted. Insurance companies will face huge losses.

Unlimited funds are not available and the people of each nations will soon learn there will be no one left to turn to but God.

Outbreaks of Epidemics

Mankind faces the threat of new epidemics. There will a major cholera epidemic sweeping through various underdeveloped countries. India and Pakistan face threat of untold thousands dying from epidemics and starvation.

Hailstorms

Large chunks of ice will fall from the sky and cause much damage. These storms will not only destroy crops and smash automobiles but they will also cause the death of many people.
Watch out for reports of intense ice storms and hailstorms in the future. Also prepare for the most severe winter of all time and record snowfalls in the United States and Canada.

Some has come to pass, and much seems imminent.

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The economic crash starting in Germany makes good sense. Germany is the center of the Sunday law movement in Europe today and it is the economic engine of Europe. If it goes for Sunday laws, its economy will crash, and that will drag down other countries with it. There have been other ecomonic crises that have happened in the past that started in Europe that spread to America and other parts of the world, so this can indeed happen.

This is interesting. I haven't heard of this "vision" before. Reading the summary from his 1973 book is like reading today's headlines.