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We dont know the day or hour. Yet, the end won't come until the Gospel has reached all nations. Likely, people groups. https://biblehub.com/matthew/24-14.htm h

We dont know the day or hour. Yet, the end won't come until the Gospel has reached all nations. Likely, people groups. https://biblehub.com/matthew/24-14.htm https://biblehub.com/matthew/24-14.htm https://joshuaproject.net/ https://joshuaproject.net/ Jesus also warns that His message, the Gospel (GetHisWord.com), will be universally hated across the world by those who dont believe. The Devil will inspire people to censor it to prevent both people's sins being forgiven and godliness in nations. This is happening. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-christianity-is-illegal https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries... https://www.persecution.com/ https://www.persecution.com/ As for signs of the end, a number must happen. Many already happened or are happening. That should worry non-believers while friends of Christ are encouraged. I listed some here: https://gethisword.com/signsofthetimes.html https://gethisword.com/signsofthetimes.html A few more that may or may not be in the article. God's Word predicts Jews wont worship in the temple despite taking their country back. They still can't today. Prophecy appears to say there will be a peace deal that lets them do that. Then, the situation will reverse. Two prophets will be preaching and performing miracles before the whole world. YouTube and the Internet make that feasible. The leaders will promote a new, world order. Important aspects will be a world government with one currency. Then, by a mark on the body or forehead, people will be allowed to buy or sell goods (or banned from participation). Our country's leaders, along with business leaders, keep pushing for the same thing in multinational organizations. We also have the tech to do it now. So, there's a few, specific things to look for that will be easy to spot. Christians meanwhile resist attempts to create those things to give non-believers more time to hear the Gospel and repent. If they dont, Jesus says they go into a fiery furnace for the evils they did in their lifetime. Those receiving the mark... which they'll know requires rejecting Jesus as Lord... are tormented forever in the presence of the Lamb.

em-bee 1y ago
interesting. what's the source for there being a world government with one currency?
- nickpsecurity 1y ago
  GotQuestions often has Biblical answers to common questions. It has supporting data for this one: https://www.gotquestions.org/one-world-government.html https://www.gotquestions.org/one-world-government.html I'll also add that the Bible teaches that Satan puts thoughts in people's heads, including rulers and business elites, to cause them to pr p mote his goals. If true, we will repeatedly see the same ideas pop up that the Bible warns about pushed top-down in many cultures. We'll also see them do damage over time. So, in Revelation, it's a push for world governemnt, a single currency, and ability of governments to dictate both commerce and religion (esp universalism). In Old Testament, the pagans push subjectivism (eg polytheism/atheism), sexual immorality (esp homosexuality), exploitation of the poor, arrogant attitudes, violence, and sacrificing infants for more sex or money. If we see these trends, we're to oppose them because God promises to punish them in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Historical data confirms that most countries that did such things were destroyed in time. Often from the activities driven by their cultures. That's also why we not only share Christ and His Word but promote character education and righteous government. (Note: Christians being mere humans beings redeemed from sin, but with a human nature, means they will often fall short of the above goals in politics and life in general. Sadly. Doesn't make it any less true, though.)
blooalien 1y ago
> As for signs of the end, a number must happen. Many already happened or are happening. That should worry non-believers while friends of Christ are encouraged. I'm not sure why it should or would worry "non-believers" since by definition they don't believe, therefore ... what would they even have to worry about?
- nickpsecurity 1y ago
  They didnt believe before the signs. God offers the signs as a proof. Also, it should be telling that only one religion even has proof it's true. Then, dominant philosophies of the world continue to do what it predicts, fail like it predicts, and more prophecies get fulfilled. At some point, they have no excuse but to believe what's proven good and true. Christ and His Word.
  - blooalien 1y ago
    > At some point, they have no excuse but to believe what's proven good and true. Christ and His Word. Funny how the people who claim this sort of thing are often responsible for some of the worst atrocities in history. It's almost as if they don't actually believe (nor have even read) the words of Christ at all... :shrug:
    - nickpsecurity 1y ago
      God's Word said all have sinned, there is none that does good [apart from God], and even Christians are at war with their flesh (sinful nature). Then, Christ and the Apostles constantly call out sin in the church. They also say many identify as Christians but are wolves in sheep's clothing. With all that, I dont know why any of you say things like that given the Bible clearly predicts it. If anything, the atrocities of false Christians and atheists confirms the Bible's assessement of humanity. Whereas, people actually obeying God and loving others dont commit atrocities because it violates His law. However, atheism, evolutionism, feminism, CRT, capitalism... these all allow many forms of atrocious behavior by design. Atheism combined with Darwinism can justify any evil since there's (a) no objective morals and (b) nothing matters in the long run. Communists torturing Christians used to point that out, too.
mrguyorama 1y ago
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- freedomben 1y ago
  I agree that plenty of Christians have a persecution complex, but there is some persecution against Christians in many parts of the world (especially many parts of the middle east and Asia). I think it should be called out when it happens, regardless of what religion/race/nationality/whatever the target is. I doubt we'll ever see the end of persecution in our lifetimes, but overlooking it definitely won't help to end it.
conartist6 1y ago
I would hate to see this conversation get off topic so... did you bet?
- nickpsecurity 1y ago
  Re off topic The topic was about gambling on the return of Christ. I shared Biblical prophecy about the end times, including pre-conditions for Christ's return. That should establish whether such a wager would be correct or incorrect. Also, Christ commanded us to always share His Gospel and point people to Him when He is the topic. Re my wager Christ warned to have nothing to do with people who were making claims about His return before the Second Coming. That they're liars and schemers. See below in v26-27: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%2024&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%2024&vers... So, no I didnt bet. I'll also have nothing to do with that. I also think the Bible leans against gambling. It also becomes a household-destroying addiction for many. So, no to other forms of gambling, too.

em-bee 1y ago

interesting. what's the source for there being a world government with one currency?

nickpsecurity 1y ago
GotQuestions often has Biblical answers to common questions. It has supporting data for this one: https://www.gotquestions.org/one-world-government.html https://www.gotquestions.org/one-world-government.html I'll also add that the Bible teaches that Satan puts thoughts in people's heads, including rulers and business elites, to cause them to pr p mote his goals. If true, we will repeatedly see the same ideas pop up that the Bible warns about pushed top-down in many cultures. We'll also see them do damage over time. So, in Revelation, it's a push for world governemnt, a single currency, and ability of governments to dictate both commerce and religion (esp universalism). In Old Testament, the pagans push subjectivism (eg polytheism/atheism), sexual immorality (esp homosexuality), exploitation of the poor, arrogant attitudes, violence, and sacrificing infants for more sex or money. If we see these trends, we're to oppose them because God promises to punish them in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Historical data confirms that most countries that did such things were destroyed in time. Often from the activities driven by their cultures. That's also why we not only share Christ and His Word but promote character education and righteous government. (Note: Christians being mere humans beings redeemed from sin, but with a human nature, means they will often fall short of the above goals in politics and life in general. Sadly. Doesn't make it any less true, though.)

blooalien 1y ago

> As for signs of the end, a number must happen. Many already happened or are happening. That should worry non-believers while friends of Christ are encouraged. I'm not sure why it should or would worry "non-believers" since by definition they don't believe, therefore ... what would they even have to worry about?

nickpsecurity 1y ago
They didnt believe before the signs. God offers the signs as a proof. Also, it should be telling that only one religion even has proof it's true. Then, dominant philosophies of the world continue to do what it predicts, fail like it predicts, and more prophecies get fulfilled. At some point, they have no excuse but to believe what's proven good and true. Christ and His Word.
- blooalien 1y ago
  > At some point, they have no excuse but to believe what's proven good and true. Christ and His Word. Funny how the people who claim this sort of thing are often responsible for some of the worst atrocities in history. It's almost as if they don't actually believe (nor have even read) the words of Christ at all... :shrug:
  - nickpsecurity 1y ago
    God's Word said all have sinned, there is none that does good [apart from God], and even Christians are at war with their flesh (sinful nature). Then, Christ and the Apostles constantly call out sin in the church. They also say many identify as Christians but are wolves in sheep's clothing. With all that, I dont know why any of you say things like that given the Bible clearly predicts it. If anything, the atrocities of false Christians and atheists confirms the Bible's assessement of humanity. Whereas, people actually obeying God and loving others dont commit atrocities because it violates His law. However, atheism, evolutionism, feminism, CRT, capitalism... these all allow many forms of atrocious behavior by design. Atheism combined with Darwinism can justify any evil since there's (a) no objective morals and (b) nothing matters in the long run. Communists torturing Christians used to point that out, too.

mrguyorama 1y ago

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freedomben 1y ago
I agree that plenty of Christians have a persecution complex, but there is some persecution against Christians in many parts of the world (especially many parts of the middle east and Asia). I think it should be called out when it happens, regardless of what religion/race/nationality/whatever the target is. I doubt we'll ever see the end of persecution in our lifetimes, but overlooking it definitely won't help to end it.

conartist6 1y ago

I would hate to see this conversation get off topic so... did you bet?

nickpsecurity 1y ago
Re off topic The topic was about gambling on the return of Christ. I shared Biblical prophecy about the end times, including pre-conditions for Christ's return. That should establish whether such a wager would be correct or incorrect. Also, Christ commanded us to always share His Gospel and point people to Him when He is the topic. Re my wager Christ warned to have nothing to do with people who were making claims about His return before the Second Coming. That they're liars and schemers. See below in v26-27: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%2024&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%2024&vers... So, no I didnt bet. I'll also have nothing to do with that. I also think the Bible leans against gambling. It also becomes a household-destroying addiction for many. So, no to other forms of gambling, too.