As for the incident with my son, it may just be that I am feeling as though I have somehow failed my son in not teaching him a little more or to have not encouraged him better to read more on prophecy. He may have been able to back up how wrong it is for man to predict the end of times (and how man is trying to take charge of what’s going on in the world) with Biblical verses. It would have maybe given the conversation a change in direction. It may have given this young man more food for thought. The seed could have been sown for the Holy Spirit to nurture.

With all that is going on in this world, I just wonder if maybe it is time for the Christian community to touch just a little bit on what the Bible says on prophecy…I know there are some Biblical scholars out there that might be able to give the body of Christ some direction as to what they know. It could give our witness a little more backbone as well as correct false information that people may have received over the years (especially those who came through the hype period of the 70′s-80′s?). The world is changing and it certainly isn’t for the better. Should we not be “keeping up with the times”???

Oh I don’t know…..

Thanks to all who replied to this. I guess I am just feeling sad that I somehow failed…..:-(

2 Timothy 2:15-26 (KJV)

15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

You see, even now already you might be focused too much on prophecy, while the witnessing for the worker would be on accepting Christ, especially when the world would end. The best question to ask him is this: could you face your Maker today, and stand in Judment? Nobody can unless they have been washed clean through the blood of the Lamb. So that is the witness. It fits in with this verse: Rev 19:10 for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

If your son would have known more about prophecy he might have said: according to Jesus in Matthew 25, and in Revelation, and in Daniel, the antiChrist first has to set himself up in the holy place, and make himself God, and then it would take at least 3,5 years, (or 7 years, depending on your interpretation) and so, if the man would believe your son, he would know the world would not end in 2012, and he would go on as he had lived. What testimony would that have been? He could have argued: lots of time for myself, I can stil be king in my own life for a while and decide later.
The simple testimony of Jesus is the best.

Lively, that is right: as the 5 wise virgins! And then we can be at rest.
I think the principle of rising above the situation is especially necessary in view of end time. We should have our eyes fixed on Jesus.
I have to remember myself each day to do that, for I am inclined to look at all the terrible things and then I despair. Instead of looking to God who made all this. He started it, He must have had a clue that it would be allright in the end, otherwise He would not have started it. The Alpha and the Omaga, I like that Name.

I would imagine they had a vague idea told to them from their mothers of what the wedding night would entail, but they couldn’t truly understand until they experienced it. I think that’s what it will be like for us, Revelations explains it – but until it actually happens, we won’t really understand it.

Stacy

Did some searching on the internet, on tribulation, on rapture, and found so many interpretations!
Isaac Newton even wrote a book about Daniel! The weeks, and when to start counting, all different possibilities, he did not give just one, but many.
Wow. Who can say his view is the one right? No one can.

I agree with Mart’s new post, stay tuned in to our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. His will be done, and concerning prophecies, He will enlighten us what the interpretation is when the time is needed.

Steve, Check your PO. Box!
Bob

Please let him know, his family is my thoughts and prayers. And Frank – I didn’t say it, you’re in my prayers as well.

Stacy

His mother has been sent hpme to hospice, He is asking for prayers for her and his family. They need strength and the special peace that only Christ can give them. They need healing in their relationships as well.

Good evening to all

Steve