Check out the following Scriptures. These to me tell of the times we are in now. Do they tell you the same as they tell me? Are your eyes open to see whats to come? Check off these Scriptures and make your decision. Ive already made mine.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. (1 Peter 4:7)
In the last days, God says, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. (Acts 2:17)
I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. (Luke 17:34)
For many will come in my name, claiming, “I am he,” and, ‘The time is near.” Do not follow them. (Luke 21:8)
When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away. (Luke 21:9)
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. (Luke 21:10)
There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. (Luke 21:11)
But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. (Luke 21:12)
You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. (Luke 21:16)
But not a hair on your head will perish. (Luke 21:18)
By standing firm you will gain life. (Luke 21:19)
When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. (Luke 21:20)
Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (Luke 21:24)
On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. (Luke 21:25)
There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. (Luke 21:25)
Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. (Luke 21:26)
When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. (Luke 21:28)
When you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near. (Luke 21:31)
I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power. (Mark 9:1)
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. (Matthew 26:34)
“But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. (Luke 21:12)
You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. (Luke 21:16)”
Those are happening right now in Asia and the Middle East. We are fortunate it is not here yet, not to the point of killing Christians anyway but marginalization.
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I know in Russia they started arresting Jehovah Witnesses for preaching
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Did they really? Jehovah’s Witnesses, though they claim to be Christian actually believe that Jesus is Michael the Archangel. They believe in a different gospel, one that is work-based and a Jesus different from what is found in Scripture.
Nevertheless, since they claim to be Christians, it only tells us the nearness of Christ’s return since persecution is happening in every corner, varying degrees but still a fulfillment of what Jesus told us in advance.
Have a pleasant weekend Toby.
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Ok you have a great weekend to And i agree with you
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Wow, it is no strange coincident that I read some of these same scriptures just this past week. God bless you for sharing!
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Ty and God bless you to
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