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Attention Christians! Don't avoid learning about the End Times!
- Jan 4, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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With so much happening in the world today, it gets a little overwhelming to think the end times could happen in our generation. At least for me, it leaves me flustered as to what more I should be doing. I've taken a step back and have decided to just put it all in God's hands. Education and faith builds confidence and it is my prayer that you will commit some time this year to learning more of God's Word, growing deeper in faith and going forth in confidence that God will use you for His Glory!
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The below text is an excerpt from: http://contenderministries.org/prophecy/endtimes.php
It is an excellent Apologetic resource!
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The Bible gives many examples of signs that should warn us of the coming end of the age. Six such signs are given by Jesus, two characteristics are given by Paul, and eleven other occurrences are given by the prophets to occur prior to or soon after the end of the age. While we are also told we will not know the time of the End, God obviously wanted us to know when that time was getting closer. As the Christian church is increasingly drawn into the interfaith movement, and as more and more churches go into isolation, preparing to sleep through the growing attacks on their faith, perhaps God knew it would take a few signs to wake us up and remind us that we have work to do.
Unfortunately, many Christians take the verses that tell us we won't know the time of His coming to mean they should ignore any and all scripture that might warn us of this time of tribulation. Others have fallen into the trap of fearing being labeled a "conspiracy theorist" should they display an interest in the Biblical prophecies about our future on Earth. My philosophy is simple. God included it in the Bible and, since God is all knowing, we should trust that it is something we should know and study along with the rest of His Word.
It is increasingly obvious that the time of our Lord's coming is drawing near. Prophecy is being fulfilled daily, and at a faster pace than ever before. Whether you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, or believe Christians will be witness to the full tribulation, wrath, and final judgments, matters not. The beginning of birth pains and the signs of the times should have the same effect on all of us. It should motivate us to save as many souls as we can in the time that we have left. The Great Commission tells us to be disciples to all nations, bringing the message of salvation through Christ to all people. If the Church is raptured before the tribulation, it is important that we leave behind an explanation for the trials and judgments those left behind will face. How else will they recognize the deception of the anti-Christ and seek instead the truth of the Bible? If we are to endure the tribulation along side them, we will need to be prepared to not only share the message of salvation, but share with them the reasons for God's judgment and hold it up as further proof of their need to be saved.
Below is a study of the prophetic signs God gave us as a warning of the approaching end of the age (http://contenderministries.org/prophecy/endtimes.php). Many of them are being fulfilled now and many will be fulfilled in the near future. I would encourage you to study prophecy, know what is coming and be prepared to share it with others.
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Excellent post!! I am in agreement with you 100%! May I add that our final authority should be the Bible, and not man's interpretation of it. We need to be in the Bible itself, trusting that the Holy Spirit will be our teacher revealing God's truth to us in all things. If what you are learning is not in agreement with the Bible then it is false teaching. Great job my friend!!
The only reason I inserted my thoughts is because I have had it brought to my awareness that there are false teachings floating around here. Hugs and Blessings.
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