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Are we living in the 'End Times'
Personally I believe there is no question we are. There are numerous biblical verses of God's word that show we are. Some of them will be listed below. It is imperative that all of us realize this and come to believing in the only 'One', the only 'Way' which we can be saved from eternal condemnation, and that is Jesus Christ, our savior. I understand there are a lot of opinions and conjecture as to what these scriptures mean, but a careful study of God's word and the events of the world will show you that we truly are in the End Times.
The disciples asked Jesus about this issue as to what the signs will be. He answered them, and this is recorded in the book of Mathew chapter 24. Below are some of the verses that discuss this issue;
"And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come". Mat. 24:3-14
We have certainly seen wars and rumors of wars. Pestilence, famines that are taking place in increasing numbers. 'Mother nature' as many refer to has certainly changed dramatically and is continuing to do so.
The above verses also say "And then shall many be offended...." In today's society, how often can you speak about God or God's word without supposedly 'offending' someone? This country was founded by Christians. People that had God totally in their hearts. But today we worry about being 'politically correct' etc.
Also, the later part of the above verses talk about the Gospel being preached in all the world. How many methods (like this web site) do you see coming to fruition that is preaching to 'all the world'? The Internet surly can be one method of fulfilling this prophecy.
Jesus also spoke about the "Abomination of Desolation' ( in Mathew Chapter 24, verse 15) that will occur in the temple. Now as this has already occurred in biblical days, nearly all scholars agree this will again occur by the Antichrist setting up some similar action in Israel at some point in the future. Some believe it will include a seven year treaty with Israel and then as the scriptures state, half way through the seven years (3 ½ years) the treaty will be broken. All of this is referred to in the Book of Daniel.
There are many other scriptures that speak about the sign of the end times. One in particular is so evident, that I find it hard to believe that anyone can not 'catch on' to its meaning;
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;". 2 Tim. 3:1-4 (emphasis added)
Where do we see people who are 'lovers of their own selves'? How many commercials do you see on TV today promoting methods of body building, dieting, and methods to get 'that perfect sexy body'? There has never been more of a bombardment of brainwashing marketing to glorifying oneself. More and more we see people turning and paying attention to their own pleasures rather than 'lovers of God'
The Bible says there will be a great 'falling away' (see 2 Tim. 2:3). That is people will turn away from God and pay attention to themselves and pleasures of this world. It's sad to see, but today there are more people that do not believe in God. God is becoming more and more an ancient belief.
Lastly, Jesus gave the disciples an illustration of the sign to when these things will occur in the 'parable of the fig tree'.
"Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know summer is nigh". (near) "So likewise
ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors". Mat. 24:32-33
The scriptures listed above are but a few that speak about these things that will 'shortly come to pass'. Be that as it may, The Lords word is true. It's not too late. Jesus tells us to repent. Believe in Him. Accept Him. As it says in John 3:16, God gave His only begotten Son. To save us from Eternal death.
When exactly will all of this take place?
"But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only". Mat. 24:36
If you can't accept any of this, then know this: If we are truly the generation that is experiencing these things, then;
"Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall
not pass away". Mat. 24:34-35
Personally I believe there is no question we are. There are numerous biblical verses of God's word that show we are. Some of them will be listed below. It is imperative that all of us realize this and come to believing in the only 'One', the only 'Way' which we can be saved from eternal condemnation, and that is Jesus Christ, our savior. I understand there are a lot of opinions and conjecture as to what these scriptures mean, but a careful study of God's word and the events of the world will show you that we truly are in the End Times.
The disciples asked Jesus about this issue as to what the signs will be. He answered them, and this is recorded in the book of Mathew chapter 24. Below are some of the verses that discuss this issue;
"And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come". Mat. 24:3-14
We have certainly seen wars and rumors of wars. Pestilence, famines that are taking place in increasing numbers. 'Mother nature' as many refer to has certainly changed dramatically and is continuing to do so.
The above verses also say "And then shall many be offended...." In today's society, how often can you speak about God or God's word without supposedly 'offending' someone? This country was founded by Christians. People that had God totally in their hearts. But today we worry about being 'politically correct' etc.
Also, the later part of the above verses talk about the Gospel being preached in all the world. How many methods (like this web site) do you see coming to fruition that is preaching to 'all the world'? The Internet surly can be one method of fulfilling this prophecy.
Jesus also spoke about the "Abomination of Desolation' ( in Mathew Chapter 24, verse 15) that will occur in the temple. Now as this has already occurred in biblical days, nearly all scholars agree this will again occur by the Antichrist setting up some similar action in Israel at some point in the future. Some believe it will include a seven year treaty with Israel and then as the scriptures state, half way through the seven years (3 ½ years) the treaty will be broken. All of this is referred to in the Book of Daniel.
There are many other scriptures that speak about the sign of the end times. One in particular is so evident, that I find it hard to believe that anyone can not 'catch on' to its meaning;
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;". 2 Tim. 3:1-4 (emphasis added)
Where do we see people who are 'lovers of their own selves'? How many commercials do you see on TV today promoting methods of body building, dieting, and methods to get 'that perfect sexy body'? There has never been more of a bombardment of brainwashing marketing to glorifying oneself. More and more we see people turning and paying attention to their own pleasures rather than 'lovers of God'
The Bible says there will be a great 'falling away' (see 2 Tim. 2:3). That is people will turn away from God and pay attention to themselves and pleasures of this world. It's sad to see, but today there are more people that do not believe in God. God is becoming more and more an ancient belief.
Lastly, Jesus gave the disciples an illustration of the sign to when these things will occur in the 'parable of the fig tree'.
"Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know summer is nigh". (near) "So likewise
ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors". Mat. 24:32-33
The scriptures listed above are but a few that speak about these things that will 'shortly come to pass'. Be that as it may, The Lords word is true. It's not too late. Jesus tells us to repent. Believe in Him. Accept Him. As it says in John 3:16, God gave His only begotten Son. To save us from Eternal death.
When exactly will all of this take place?
"But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only". Mat. 24:36
If you can't accept any of this, then know this: If we are truly the generation that is experiencing these things, then;
"Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall
not pass away". Mat. 24:34-35