Season 1 · Episode 3

The End of The World

April 2, 202431m 56sExplicit

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The End of The World  It’s not going to happen in our lifetime, not until 1000 years after the second coming of Christ.  From the time that I was born, the end of the world was coming soon. This sort of fear-based control has been used on all of us. So many things that you and I have been told are so far from reality and this has caused so many to choose a path away from the truth. Fear should never be used to explain the scenario of the end of our world.   As a believer, it is up to each of us to understand and discern the times. If you are a believer, your focus should be on the scriptures to answer the questions that you might have about all things related to the return of Jesus and the end of this world. It is very unsettling to witness a lack of understanding concerning these things. That is why we are talking about them here. Let’s take a deep dive into reality.     I feel it is important to start here.  Matthew 24:36  But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.     Matthew 24:44  Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.        Now, also we should never fear the second coming of Jesus, he is the redemption and he died on the cross to free us from punishment because of our sins.      John 14:1-3  Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.     Our understanding of time, through the eyes of God, is not so good. It is hard to wrap your head around the idea of what or more so, who is God? I have spent countless hours on that question alone. The funny thing is I test the spirit every day. To truly understand someone, you must dig deep into the mind and character of that person, the same is true with God. So, before we can find true answers, we must spend the time asking many questions.     I feel that it is important that we look at how we look at things a little closer. In 1Peter we are told this.  1 Peter 1:13  Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  What do they say Grace is?  (In Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.     I feel that many people misunderstand grace, and they are banking on this to get them into heaven. We will look deeper into this in another episode.  With that said, I would like to tell you that we do have a promise of his second coming and that you should joyfully await this spectacular event to unfold before our very eyes. In Hebrews, it tells us we eagerly wait for him.  Hebrews 9:28  So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.  So why are so many so fearful of his return? You need to ask yourself this question.  The Bible even tells us how he will return.  Acts 1:10-11  And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”     ********** 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 *********  For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.  It is clear from that scripture that those of you awaiting the rapture before the Tribulation might want to reexamine the way you are looking at this time of his return. We also think you should think more about the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew to help you understand why you should be ready at all times.  Matthew 25 1-13   Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.   And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.   They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:   But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.   While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.   And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.   Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.   And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.   But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.   And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.   Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.   But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.   Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh.        John 5:28-29  Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.     Matthew 25:31-34  When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”     Matthew 24:42-44  Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.     It is clear, the ones that are ready and hear his call will be blessed.  1 Corinthians 4:5  Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.     Let’s look at his coming from Revelations.  Revelation 20:11-15  Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.     So, Let’s not be rushed or even provoked and find the patience we need so we will not be fooled by the wonders to come. Let's read:    James 5:7  Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.     Jude 1:21  Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.  1 John 2:28  And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.        Revelation 3:11  I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.           Revelation 20:4-6   And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them <a href="">that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; </a>and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.      But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.      Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ and shall reign with him a thousand years.     Now it is clear from what we just read that the first resurrection is when Jesus returns. And the ones that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; shall reign with him a thousand years.  But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.     So, What should we be looking for?     The Two witnesses  From Revelation Chapter 11  And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.  But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.  And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.  These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.  And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.  These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.  And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.  And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.  And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.  And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.  And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.  And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.  And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.  The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.  And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.     Also it is important to note that the restrainer must be removed.  2 Thessalonians 2:7  "For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so until he is taken out of the way."     Then we will see the Anti-Christ.     2 Thessalonians 2:8  "And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming."     We also know from 1st John     1 John 4:3  "And every spirit that does not confess Jesus is come in the flesh is not of God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already."     We are seeing a great falling away taking place in our world currently as we have never witnessed before. All of this must happen first.        2 Thessalonians 2:3-4  "Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God."     2 Thessalonians 2:9-10  "The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie."        Matthew 24:24  "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect."     Matthew 24:29-30   Immediately after the tribulation of those days: 'The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.'  And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.     Daniel 7:25  "He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time."     Revelation 13:7  "It was given power to wage war against God's holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation."     As I mentioned earlier, you will be around for all of this.     Daniel 11:21  "In his place shall arise a contemptible person to whom royal majesty has not been given. He shall come in without warning and obtain the kingdom by flatteries."     The mark  Revelation 13:16-17  "It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name."     Revelation 14:9-11  And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,     The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:     And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.     Revelation 16:2  "The first angel went and poured out his vial on the Earth, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped his image."     Now for the ending, even though we will go through many things that might seem to scare us we will be done with all the sins in our world. Be ready for the things coming in our world and know that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! We have a place being made ready for us and the world will not end as we know it until after his 1000-year reign with us here teaching us all that we need to know to be a part of his kingdom. I sure do hope that this clears some of the confusion that is circulating about the world ending.  Just to add: Being ready is to follow him. Follow his laws and commandments but most of all keep his Sabbath Holy!

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Ed Watters;God;Jesus

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