Posted by Bigfish69 on 10:19 am | Categories: churchianity, end times, hearing, prophecy, prophetic, revelation
For some people who profess Jesus as real these theories include his return and associated with the various apocalyptic visions of the bible's book of Revelation, among others. The nation of Israel is also normally included into the theory. Will people who believe in Jesus be taken to heaven before the disasters? Or not.
People have been trying to predict the end of our world for generations, and for followers of Christ, since his death and resurrection. Even before.
How? Some read the scriptures and present a series of literal events. Others may then take these passages and interpret them through what they see happening around them or expect to happen. Others look at world events and seek biblical passages to 'match them'.
It is natural for us to see patterns in our world. Doing so helps us make sense of an otherwise confusing and sometimes overwhelming life. It is often difficult not to.
But is it wise? Is it wise to see the world, see other people, indeed live our lives this way? How does living like this cause us to treat people? Indeed ...
Why are we told that we will not know when Jesus will return (Mat 24)? To be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Should we be eager for the end?
What was Jesus' focus?
