How close is the end of the world? [Spirituality & Religion]
A lot closer than you might think. Just because 2000 years have passed since Jesus’ prophecy, do not allow that to lull us into a false sense of complacency. Jesus told us that although his coming would be like a thief in the night (Matthew 24:43), there are several signs to look for. These signs are being fulfilled, right before our very eyes. The end of the world is a lot closer than we think.
Though NONE OF US know when the end shall come, Jesus said when we see certain times (signs) around us, we'll KNOW the end is near. This is NOT meant to scare anyone, but rather to help you see that just as we would prepare for a tsunami, when we see the "signs", that tells us it's time to make preparation, before that time of the Lord actually happens. That's only common sense. And we can't claim we didn't know. The good news is, we can all prepare for it. Not one of us, has to miss heaven. I'll list a few signs:
End Time Sign #1 - ABILITY TO ENFORCE THE MARK
Revelation 13:17 ...'And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.'
Now this is a sign that most people miss. Think about it ... What needs to happen in order for the "beast system" to stop people from buying and selling, if they refuse the mark? We need to have a worldwide financial system whereby everything bought and sold is through electronic means, not cash.
Has there been any time in history where this could happen? No. Are WE living in a day where this could happen? Most certainly, yes. And the powers of this world are now trying to make cash obsolete, and are actively pushing pure electronic forms of payment, like "PayPal" and "Google Wallet" for instance. Take a look at the news and you will see this being reported in different countries of the world:
Sweden close to being a Cashless Society
Cash is Dead, are Credit Cards Next?
Nigeria Deploying Biometric Technology Throughout the Banking System
Mastercard Tracking Global Economies Heading for Cashless Societies
Israel Leaders Pushing for a Cashless Society
UN World Food Program Pushing Smart Cards and Digital Payment
Cashless Society Drive Gaining Momentum in Rwanda
Above are just a few examples of the major push throughout the world for a cashless society. We have the techonology to do this now, which in times past, wasn't possible. And look at the financial turmoil around the world today. This will help in bringing in a "unified" currency to help make it possible to enforce the mark of the beast. Technology isn't the mark, but technology is needed for proper enforcement of it. This is a sure sign of the end times. What do you think those chips are, they're trying to push on us? They're not for "convenience." You'll soon find out, it won't be long, until you won't be able to buy groceries, without having that CHIP implanted in your hand or forehead. That's bible prophecy, in Revelations.
Sign #2 - The telling of Noah, in the Bible, was not just a cute little story. It tells us much about today. Just as today, God had told that generation of people to repent of their sins and evil ways while they still can. They were given this warning for hundreds of years. Plenty of time to repent. However, when Noah and Lot warned people of God's coming judgment and destruction, they would not listen. Instead, they treated Noah and Lot as "extremists" and laughed, calling them crazy. But they didn't laugh for long. The destruction that DID come, found the people unprepared. Just as it will be when Jesus Christ returns. As in the days of Noah and Lot, the soon return of our Lord Jesus will be a snare to the people who do not heed the warning and surrender their lives to Him, who knows all. (Luke 17:26-30) The mocking and laughing at God, like they do today, shall come to an end, just as predicted.
Sign #3 - The Moon Never Turned Red, Till Now
You've probably witnessed the Blood Moon, mentioned in the Bible. The blood moon prophecy surrounds a tetrad, a series of four consecutive lunar eclipses. The prophecy states that a tetrad coinciding on Jewish holidays with six full moons in between and no intervening partial lunar eclipses is a sign of the beginning of the end of times.
Acts 2:20 - " The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord arrives. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls upon Jesus for forgiveness of sins, shall be saved."
The list goes on and on. The rise of immorality and violence, the increased persecution of Christians, nature more violent than ever before, etc. Too many to list here. So that is why Jesus said, "The fool says in his heart, there IS no God." However, regardless of unbelief, God's plans shall be fulfilled. He will not be mocked.
Jesus also said in 2 Corinthians 6:2: "Behold! (meaning, listen carefully), now is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation."
We never know what tomorrow holds for us, so Jesus is telling us He doesn't want us to miss heaven. It is Jesus that did the hard part for us, when he paid for our sins on the cross. Sin separates us from God, until we come to Jesus, God's Son and our Mediator, and allow Him to forgive us and wash away our sins. Then we're fit for heaven. That's all it takes on your part. Your willingness to have your sins forgiven. The assurance of heaven is yours by the saving grace of Jesus, which is His free gift of salvation, for the asking. He's only delayed His return, because He's not willing that any perish. Still...according to the signs, that time is drawing nearer than you think, and just as it was in Noah's day...that door of opportunity shall close.
Though NONE OF US know when the end shall come, Jesus said when we see certain times (signs) around us, we'll KNOW the end is near. This is NOT meant to scare anyone, but rather to help you see that just as we would prepare for a tsunami, when we see the "signs", that tells us it's time to make preparation, before that time of the Lord actually happens. That's only common sense. And we can't claim we didn't know. The good news is, we can all prepare for it. Not one of us, has to miss heaven. I'll list a few signs:
End Time Sign #1 - ABILITY TO ENFORCE THE MARK
Revelation 13:17 ...'And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.'
Now this is a sign that most people miss. Think about it ... What needs to happen in order for the "beast system" to stop people from buying and selling, if they refuse the mark? We need to have a worldwide financial system whereby everything bought and sold is through electronic means, not cash.
Has there been any time in history where this could happen? No. Are WE living in a day where this could happen? Most certainly, yes. And the powers of this world are now trying to make cash obsolete, and are actively pushing pure electronic forms of payment, like "PayPal" and "Google Wallet" for instance. Take a look at the news and you will see this being reported in different countries of the world:
Sweden close to being a Cashless Society
Cash is Dead, are Credit Cards Next?
Nigeria Deploying Biometric Technology Throughout the Banking System
Mastercard Tracking Global Economies Heading for Cashless Societies
Israel Leaders Pushing for a Cashless Society
UN World Food Program Pushing Smart Cards and Digital Payment
Cashless Society Drive Gaining Momentum in Rwanda
Above are just a few examples of the major push throughout the world for a cashless society. We have the techonology to do this now, which in times past, wasn't possible. And look at the financial turmoil around the world today. This will help in bringing in a "unified" currency to help make it possible to enforce the mark of the beast. Technology isn't the mark, but technology is needed for proper enforcement of it. This is a sure sign of the end times. What do you think those chips are, they're trying to push on us? They're not for "convenience." You'll soon find out, it won't be long, until you won't be able to buy groceries, without having that CHIP implanted in your hand or forehead. That's bible prophecy, in Revelations.
Sign #2 - The telling of Noah, in the Bible, was not just a cute little story. It tells us much about today. Just as today, God had told that generation of people to repent of their sins and evil ways while they still can. They were given this warning for hundreds of years. Plenty of time to repent. However, when Noah and Lot warned people of God's coming judgment and destruction, they would not listen. Instead, they treated Noah and Lot as "extremists" and laughed, calling them crazy. But they didn't laugh for long. The destruction that DID come, found the people unprepared. Just as it will be when Jesus Christ returns. As in the days of Noah and Lot, the soon return of our Lord Jesus will be a snare to the people who do not heed the warning and surrender their lives to Him, who knows all. (Luke 17:26-30) The mocking and laughing at God, like they do today, shall come to an end, just as predicted.
Sign #3 - The Moon Never Turned Red, Till Now
You've probably witnessed the Blood Moon, mentioned in the Bible. The blood moon prophecy surrounds a tetrad, a series of four consecutive lunar eclipses. The prophecy states that a tetrad coinciding on Jewish holidays with six full moons in between and no intervening partial lunar eclipses is a sign of the beginning of the end of times.
Acts 2:20 - " The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord arrives. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls upon Jesus for forgiveness of sins, shall be saved."
The list goes on and on. The rise of immorality and violence, the increased persecution of Christians, nature more violent than ever before, etc. Too many to list here. So that is why Jesus said, "The fool says in his heart, there IS no God." However, regardless of unbelief, God's plans shall be fulfilled. He will not be mocked.
Jesus also said in 2 Corinthians 6:2: "Behold! (meaning, listen carefully), now is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation."
We never know what tomorrow holds for us, so Jesus is telling us He doesn't want us to miss heaven. It is Jesus that did the hard part for us, when he paid for our sins on the cross. Sin separates us from God, until we come to Jesus, God's Son and our Mediator, and allow Him to forgive us and wash away our sins. Then we're fit for heaven. That's all it takes on your part. Your willingness to have your sins forgiven. The assurance of heaven is yours by the saving grace of Jesus, which is His free gift of salvation, for the asking. He's only delayed His return, because He's not willing that any perish. Still...according to the signs, that time is drawing nearer than you think, and just as it was in Noah's day...that door of opportunity shall close.
