#bible prophecy endtimes

[lightman2120]

Dear Lord, have mercy on your children everywhere.

[hopethroughscriptureministries]

Title: "Unveiling the Signs of the End Days: A Prophetic Journey"

Introduction:

In today's world, many are curious about the signs of the end times as foretold in the Bible. Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we delve into scripture to uncover the prophetic clues and gain insight into what lies ahead.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 24:3-14 (NIV)

Cross References: Daniel 12:4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Revelation 6:1-8

Commentary:

In Matthew 24, Jesus delivers the Olivet Discourse, revealing signs that will herald the end times. These signs include wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution. Throughout history, these events have occurred, but with increasing frequency and intensity, echoing the prophetic warnings of scripture.

In Daniel 12, Daniel is given a vision of the end times, where knowledge will increase, indicating a time of rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness.

Paul's letter to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3 paints a vivid picture of the moral decay that will characterize the last days, highlighting the importance of remaining steadfast in faith amidst societal upheaval.

Revelation 6 depicts the opening of the seals, unleashing various calamities upon the earth, further signaling the imminence of Christ's return.

Application Questions:

How do the signs of the end times described in scripture resonate with events in today's world?

In what ways can we prepare ourselves spiritually for the challenges that may arise in the last days?

How does understanding prophecy influence our perspective on current events and our role as believers?

What practical steps can we take to share the hope of Christ with others in light of the signs of the end times?

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, grant us wisdom and discernment as we study your word and seek to understand the signs of the end times. Prepare our hearts and minds to be steadfast in faith, knowing that you are sovereign over all things. May we be vigilant and faithful in our walk with you, eagerly anticipating the glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

[myremnantarmy]

"At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time."

Daniel 12:1

[groanings-of-a-dying-empire]

[byfaithmedia]

https://byfaith.org/2024/02/17/six-end-time-signs-for-israel/

There are six great end time signs concerning Israel that represent the harbinger of the end times.

[eli-kittim]

Eli of Kittim Amazon Author Page

Eli of Kittim Amazon Author Page

This is my Amazon Fan Page. The title of my non-fiction book clarifies what the book is about, namely, The First Coming of Jesus at the End of Days. The book is based on biblical scholarship and its argument is that——according to the New Testament epistles——the first coming of Jesus will take place at the end of the world (see e.g. Hebrews 9:26b; 1 Peter 1:20)! This can be corroborated throughout the Bible. I have done extensive follow-up research using the original Greek New Testament to demonstrate the legitimacy of my claim!

[getnotesonlife]

Yeah, right. We’ve heard this 'Jesus is coming and he's coming soon' deal before, so where is he? What a joke. You people are so stupid.

Two thousand years ago this is exactly what the Bible said what people would say.

Today the signs are clearer than ever that these are indeed the End Times. One look at the news and observe the collapse of our cities, society falling into decay, increased lawlessness, plagues and severe earth changes and it is clear that we are living in a time where things are so turned around that almost three thousand years ago Isaiah 5:20 said

“Woe unto them that Call EVIL GOOD, and good evil; That put DARKNESS FOR LIGHT And light for darkness; That put bitter for sweet, And sweet for bitter”It follows that especially today in a world that is truly turned around sexually, morally and spiritually that making fun of the Bible – and especially of the return of Christ – makes perfect sense. And not only that, but as Romans 1:32 confirms that those that scoff not only enjoy poking fun out of Christ’s return, but gleefully celebrate with others that also do the same.

If you don’t think that Christ is coming back, you have 100% free will to not believe and make fun of it as much as you like. But when – not IF – He returns, please heed these words:

“For the invisible things of him (God) From the creation of the world are CLEARLY SEEN Being understood by the things that are made, Even his eternal power and Godhead; So that they are WITHOUT EXCUSE.“ Romans 1:20

Friend, please do not place yourself in a situation where you will stand before Christ WITHOUT EXCUSE and be SPEECHLESS. (Matthew 22:12) Recognize, believe and CONFESS Christ as LORD. Today it’s your time. Today is the Day of Salvation.

God Bless Your Day Jesus Loves You NotesOnLife.org

[daughterofsticks]

how will you cope?

God created the Heavens & the Earth. the first two things--precious. yet in <1000 yrs you have destroyed what God made & you believe God will let that stand? the God of Heaven? my ancestral DNA goes back to the oldest bones found on the Motherland. yet you oppress the melanated peoples the world over & believe & believe the God of the Bible is just gonna 'let it slide'? the arrogance of a generation not long for this world is laughable to the living God. you have convinced yourselves that laws created by men will save you on the Day of Judgment, that 'obey ye the laws of the land' can hold water to the Law of Heaven. it is plainly written that God is searching the hearts of each & every person, looking for those who obey the law written on their hearts. love the lord your God with your whole heart & love your neighbor as yourself. you have taken self-love to a depth of hell so despised there may not be enough time to rise to the light. for do you not know that when you're asked what you did for 'the least of these' you will have to answer that you stole their labor to line your pockets. have you not heard that Jesus beckoned the little children to come to him? you will have to say you stood idly by as they were gunned down & slaughtered under the light of the sun. you will be required to give an account of the time you saw the Son of Man naked yet did not clothe him. the clothing receipts will be pulled & you will have to say that your adorned yourselves while dropping bombs on those who suffer needlessly under the mighty hand of your government. what happened when the Lamb of God was hungry during times of plenty, you'll be asked. what is there to say before the throne of God except that when food was needed it was taken from those who had nothing & given to those whose tables run over...

[heartforchrist]

Now is the time… there is no waiting till tomorrow. You either get you ticket to ride out with the lord and have eternal life, or choose to stay living blindly in sin as Gods wrath pours out on the Earth. This isn’t fear mongering this is the reality that is about to hit the Earth. You are not promised tomorrow, it is right here right now. Believing in Jesus Christ does not give you a license to sin, it does not mean you must be perfect, it doesn’t mean you have to work for what has already done in order for you to receive the free gift of eternal life.

Believing in Jesus Christ means that you recognize that you are a sinner. You were born into this world a sinner. This is humbling yourself admitting you have sinned. Repent of your sins, by asking Jesus Christ to forgive you of your sins.

As a believer in Christ you acknowledge that Jesus Christ was the only begotten Son of God. He came in the flesh was crucified for our sins and 3days after is death was resurrected again. All the work was done at the cross with the purest sacrifice of Christ who never sinned. His blood spilled out upon the earth washing us clean of our sins. Not only do you acknowledge this but truly believe it in your heart. You don’t have to be at church or with a group of people praying over you ect. It can be done right here right now in your own home as you are reading this.

Believing in Jesus Christ is confessing with your mouth that He is the Lord and Savior the one true Son of God!

Proclaim it friend proclaim your faith in our Father and receive his free gift! This is so important to do before the age of grace ends. That age will be ending here very very soon and you don’t want to be here for what lies ahead.

Sending you all my love and prayers! Jesus is coming back at His appointed time don’t wait any longer!

[shiningthelightministries]

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[hopethroughscriptureministries]

Biblical Insights:

The Last Days

In these turbulent times, it's crucial to turn to the timeless wisdom of the Bible to understand how people will behave in the last days. Let's delve into the scriptures, particularly the King James Version (KJV), to glean insights into human behavior as prophesied in the Word of God.

2 Timothy 3:1-5: "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." Here, Paul warns Timothy of the perilous times ahead. People will 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.

Matthew 24:12: "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Jesus Himself prophesied that as lawlessness increases, the love and compassion among people will diminish. In a world consumed by sin, empathy and kindness will become scarce commodities.

2 Peter 3:3-4: "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation." Peter warns us that mockers will arise, questioning the promised return of Christ and indulging in their own desires rather than heeding the signs of the times.

Luke 21:34: "And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares." Jesus admonishes us to guard our hearts against indulgence, excess, and the distractions of this world, lest we be caught unprepared for His return.

As we reflect on these scriptures, let's consider how they apply to our lives today:

How can we cultivate a spirit of selflessness in a world that exalts selfish ambition?

Are we actively guarding our hearts against the influences of sin and worldliness?

In what ways can we show love and compassion in a society that often lacks both?

Are we living with an eternal perspective, mindful of the imminent return of Christ?

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, grant us the wisdom and discernment to navigate these last days with faith and conviction. Help us to embody the love and compassion of Christ in a world filled with darkness. Keep our hearts focused on Your promises, and may we eagerly await the glorious return of our Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen.

[myremnantarmy]

“You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation

by the forgiveness of their sins.”

[mountainebony]

HAPPY SABBATH---STAY IN THE WORD!!

[byfaithmedia]

[eli-kittim]

The Two Witnesses of Revelation 11

Eli Kittim

The Two Witnesses are Anointed with Power

In Rev. 11:4, the two witnesses on earth are said to be “the two olive trees” of the Lord. This verse is based on the Old Testament:

These are the two anointed ones who stand

by the Lord of the whole earth.

— Zechariah 4:14

The term “Messiah” (Gk. Christos) is derived from the Hebrew word “mashiach,” which means “anointed one.” So, Zechariah 4:14 cannot be talking about anyone else except the Messiah. As I will demonstrate, these two anointed witnesses could be none other than Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. And these two are one! The Holy Spirit is often called the “Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:19), the “Spirit of Jesus” (Acts 16:7), or “the Spirit of His Son” (Gal. 4:6). We know that the Messiah is the “anointed one” (Dan. 9:26). But the Holy Spirit is “anointed” as well (1 Jn 2:20, 27), and anoints Jesus with power (see Lk 4:18; Acts 10:38). The anointing takes place when Jesus and the Holy Spirit become one (during Jesus’ baptism)! It is Jesus’ rebirth, so to speak, when the Holy Spirit enters him and anoints him with power (Lk 3:22; cf. Acts 2:1-4)!

As for those thinkers who take issue with this view, claiming that the two witnesses are probably Enoch and Elijah who never died, there are three problems with their theory. First, regardless of whether a biblical character died or not, scripture makes it clear that you only live once (Heb. 9:27); there is no reincarnation. A reincarnation of Enoch or Elijah is therefore out of the question. Second, neither Enoch nor Elijah were the anointed Messiah. Third, both of these fictional characters are “types” who represent and foreshadow the Messiah. Notice the specific typology that is presented in Revelation 11 which typifies the two witnesses’ unique relation and connection to Jesus: the two witnesses are said to prophesy in the exact same place where Jesus supposedly lived, and they will die in the exact same city where Jesus allegedly died. I think you can guess the rest of the script: “But after … three … days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet” (Rev. 11:11). Just like Jesus, they’ll be miraculously raised from the dead after 3 days!

Moreover, Rev. 11:6 says that the two witnesses have tremendous authority (ἐξουσίαν) over heaven and earth to do as they please. However, only Jesus has that kind of authority. No one else! Jesus says: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Mt. 28:18):

Ἐδόθη μοι πᾶσα ἐξουσία ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ

τῆς γῆς ·

Both Jesus and the Holy Spirit are called Witnesses

What is more, the two witnesses’ assignment is to bear witness to the truth (μαρτυρίαν; Rev. 11:7). The two persons of the Godhead who bear witness (μαρτυρήσει) to the truth on earth are Jesus and the Holy Spirit (see Jn 15:26; 18:37; Rom. 8:16; Heb. 10:15 [Μαρτυρεῖ/bears witness]). Case in point. First John 5:6 mentions the witness of the Spirit——namely, that God comes in the flesh——using the symbols of “water and blood” which represent the divinity and humanity of Jesus, thus indicating that he’s both God and man:

This man, Jesus the Messiah, is the one

who came by water and blood—not with

water only, but with water and with blood.

The Spirit is the one who verifies this,

because the Spirit is the truth.

Then, 1 John 5:7-8 goes on to explain that “these three [witnesses] are one”:

For there are three witnesses

[μαρτυροῦντες] — the Spirit, the water, and

the blood—and these three are one.

— 1 John 5:7-8

And 1 Jn 5:9 tells us that the *content* of this prophetic witness (ἡ μαρτυρία τοῦ θεοῦ) concerns the coming of the Son of God in human form at some point in human history. The Greek verb ἐλθὼν (came) is not referring to the time of action, but rather to the Christological prophecy which is supposed to take place according to the scriptures (cf. 1 Cor. 15:3-4). So the *testimony* of the two witnesses of Revelation 11 is about the parousia, or the coming of Jesus to this earth! Interestingly enough, Rev. 1:5 calls Jesus “the faithful witness” (ὁ μάρτυς, ὁ πιστός). This is reiterated in Rev. 3:14 where Jesus is “the faithful and true witness.” Both Jesus and the Holy Spirit are said to be God’s *two witnesses,* and these two are one! Since no one else except God can do these extraordinary miracles (e.g. fire-breathing, controlling the weather & the sea [cf. Mk 4:39], causing plagues; Rev. 11:5-6), and given that the language of the Greek New Testament is pointing to the authority, anointing, and witness of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, there can be little doubt as to who these two witnesses are.

First Comes Christ; Then Comes the Antichrist

The *sequence* of end-time events also reveals New Testament parallels and verbal agreements that are consistent with the notion that the Messiah will come first, followed by the antichrist. Notice the same sequence in Rev. 11:7:

And when they have finished their witness,

the beast that comes up out of the abyss

will make war with them and overcome

them and kill them.

This is essentially the same sequence that we find in 2 Thess. 2. The restrainer must first be taken out of the way before the lawless one can be revealed (2 Thess. 2:7-8). In other words, the restrainer must be removed before the antichrist can appear on the world stage. This same motif is repeated in Rev. 12:3-4 (italics mine):

a great RED dragon, with seven heads and

ten horns [representing the Antichrist and

the final world empire] … stood before the

woman who was about to give birth, so that

when she bore her child he might devour it.

The way Rev. 12:5 is described, it’s as if it gives us Jesus’ birth, resurrection, and ascension, minus his death (which is alluded to in verse 4):

She gave birth to a male child, one who is to

rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her

child was caught up to God and to his

throne.

So, in Rev. 12, the male child is born first, and then the RED dragon kills it. It’s the exact same sequence in Rev. 6. First comes the peaceful white horseman “holding a bow” (representing the covenant; see Gen. 9:13 LXX) and wearing the Stephanos crown, which is typically worn by victors in Christ (Jas. 1:12; 2 Tim. 4:8; 1 Pet. 5:4; Rev. 2:10; 4:4), and then comes the RED horse which triggers World War III (Rev. 6:3). We find the exact same sequence in Rev. 11:7. First come the two witnesses, and then comes the beast out of the abyss to kill them. This is the antichrist who must come after Christ. It’s the exact same motif in 2 Thess. 2:7-8 in which the restrainer must be killed before the antichrist can appear.

So, there’s a running theme throughout the New Testament which repeats the same end-time sequence in all these narratives, namely, the idea that Christ comes first, followed by the Antichrist! Thus, Christ’s coming is imminent (it can happen at any time)! But how is all this possible if Christ already died two thousand years ago? It’s possible because the gospels are not historical documents that correspond to real historical events. They’re theological narratives that are largely based on the Old Testament. By contrast, the epistles, which are the more explicit and didactic portions of scripture, say that Christ will die “once for all” (Gk. ἅπαξ hapax) “at the end of the age” (Heb. 9:26b), a phrase which consistently refers to the end of the world (cf. Mt. 13:39-40, 49; 24:3; 28:20). Similarly, just as Heb. 1:2 says that the physical Son speaks to humanity in the “last days,” 1 Pet. 1:20 (NJB) demonstrates the eschatological timing of Christ’s *initial* appearance by saying that he will be “revealed at the final point of time.” In other words, Revelation 6:2, 11:3, 12:5, and 19:11 all refer to the FIRST COMING of Jesus at the end of days❗️