I merely bring this thought to mind while thinking over the end times, prophecy and the like. I'm all for taking this country back to the basis of which the founding fathers established this incredible country. However, the Book of Revelation paints a very clear picture of how things essentially go from bad to worse and beyond, globally speaking. Is there really a chance this county is saved when the whole world will basically being going to hell in a hand basket? I'm certainly not trying to be a doomer or anything like that. But I'm interested in hearing other pedes opinions and sincerest thoughts on this matter as this is something that is really near and dear to my heart. I always wondered if my generation would be the one to witness the return of Christ the Messiah and the way things are going it really has me at attention. The Bible includes this final chapter for a very damn good reason. However, I do not believe in just sitting back and saying, "Well there's no point in fighting or resisting because this is all fate or destiny etc." Even Jesus (Yeshua HaMessiac) called bullshit when he saw it and took action (For instance the money-changers in the temple). I really truly feel that we're gearing up for the end and Trump's presidency was a last call of sorts for those who are faithfully minded to get our shit together. What are your guys and gals thoughts?
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You're gonna have to give me chapter and verse where you believe it's all on us as to when Jesus will return.
I have these two references regarding the timing of the return of Jesus.
First...
It is asked often, “Why do you think Jesus hasn’t returned yet?” It’s really not a hard question. Peter answers it in 2 Peter 3:15, “Our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved” (NLT).
And second...
It seems that there were some Christians Paul was ministering to that thought that Jesus had already returned and that they had been left behind. Paul responded by telling them that the end would not come – the Lord would not return – “until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed” (vs. 3). Paul then said that when the lawless one is revealed that “the Lord Jesus will overthrow [him] with the breath of his mouth and destroy [him] by the splendor of his coming” (vs. 8). (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12).
I feel that regarding the Lawless one, it's our job to reveal him and then Jesus will overthrow him.
That's all I've got for right now.
I'm sorry I don't see where those two verses tell us it's actually up to us. How about Mathew 24:36 - "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."
True, it's arguable. I suppose I'm reading into it my personal belief that as long as we're acting like a bunch of animals, Jesus will take his time. I think Redemption requires an equal amount of effort on both sides. When evil comes I think our part is more than just clutching our pearls and saying, "oh Jesus come fix it!"
Amen on the "clutching our pearls" passivity junk. Ephesians 6:10-18 comes to mind and is how we fight the evil of this world.