I, too, weep for my country and culture. I remember when leftists declared God is Dead. I thought it was a passing phase, not realizing how it would lead to the near total ruination of Western Civilization.
Amen, Chad, amen. The troubling thing is that people have thought we were near the end times since Christ's crucifixion, so how can we know if it is true now? But I know that He will make it clear in His perfect timing to those of us who know Him. Praise God!
I understand that. I have always looked askance at those who would read the newspaper in one hand and the Bible in the other. While many would hope I am wrong. Christians, IMO, should, in unison with Joh, actually be praying, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." While neither I (nor anyone) could say for sure whether we are close to His return (define close?), falls of prior civilizations were localized. It appears we are entering a time when the decline of civilization is and obeisance to Satan is increasing globally at an exponential rate. While I certainly wouldn't set any dates, and I'm not telling anyone else to do so either, I only wish to provide the same caution to Christians as Jesus Himself did in Matthew 24: do not be misled, do not be deceived, and do not be caught sleeping - be alert.
I believe I was telling you yesterday about what my mom had said on this particular topic. I am impressed with her wisdom more and more every time we talk. Her basic sentiment was: NOBODY knows EXACTLY when the Lord is going to come back. ALL we can do is be prepared to accept that He HAS and follow His directions to the foot of God's throne, IF that is where he intends for us to be. I like to BELIEVE that I am ready WHENEVER He decides to make an appearance. IF He shows up in the next few months, I reckon we will find out if I am as ready as I think I am. LOL
I agree completely. Never before have we seen so many falling away from Christ. And I don't hope you are wrong. Every time I read that last passage in Revelation, I pray it with John.
I LOVE how over the THOUSANDS of years since God's Word has been put into WRITING, it has not changed, except for some variations in translation from original antient texts and so forth. And those trying to get the translation THEY wanted to suit THEIR needs at the time. But, OVERALL it is HIS WORD and UNCHANGED for THOUSANDS of years.
That is NOT the case with these satanists/satanic cults that have been a part of history, especially NOW. This is just MORE proof positive that Satan is working harder than ever to overshadow God. Little does he realize that his efforts are going to ultimately end in FAILURE. God will WIN the war against satan, of that I have NO DOUBT!!
I, too, weep for my country and culture. I remember when leftists declared God is Dead. I thought it was a passing phase, not realizing how it would lead to the near total ruination of Western Civilization.
Amen, Chad, amen. The troubling thing is that people have thought we were near the end times since Christ's crucifixion, so how can we know if it is true now? But I know that He will make it clear in His perfect timing to those of us who know Him. Praise God!
I understand that. I have always looked askance at those who would read the newspaper in one hand and the Bible in the other. While many would hope I am wrong. Christians, IMO, should, in unison with Joh, actually be praying, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." While neither I (nor anyone) could say for sure whether we are close to His return (define close?), falls of prior civilizations were localized. It appears we are entering a time when the decline of civilization is and obeisance to Satan is increasing globally at an exponential rate. While I certainly wouldn't set any dates, and I'm not telling anyone else to do so either, I only wish to provide the same caution to Christians as Jesus Himself did in Matthew 24: do not be misled, do not be deceived, and do not be caught sleeping - be alert.
I believe I was telling you yesterday about what my mom had said on this particular topic. I am impressed with her wisdom more and more every time we talk. Her basic sentiment was: NOBODY knows EXACTLY when the Lord is going to come back. ALL we can do is be prepared to accept that He HAS and follow His directions to the foot of God's throne, IF that is where he intends for us to be. I like to BELIEVE that I am ready WHENEVER He decides to make an appearance. IF He shows up in the next few months, I reckon we will find out if I am as ready as I think I am. LOL
I agree completely. Never before have we seen so many falling away from Christ. And I don't hope you are wrong. Every time I read that last passage in Revelation, I pray it with John.
I LOVE how over the THOUSANDS of years since God's Word has been put into WRITING, it has not changed, except for some variations in translation from original antient texts and so forth. And those trying to get the translation THEY wanted to suit THEIR needs at the time. But, OVERALL it is HIS WORD and UNCHANGED for THOUSANDS of years.
That is NOT the case with these satanists/satanic cults that have been a part of history, especially NOW. This is just MORE proof positive that Satan is working harder than ever to overshadow God. Little does he realize that his efforts are going to ultimately end in FAILURE. God will WIN the war against satan, of that I have NO DOUBT!!