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Matthew 24:8 all these are the beginning of sorrows.

God is very specific in Matthew 24 of what things to look out for before the return of the Lord. Yes, we have always had all these things through out the generations, but never on the scale have we seen today. All across this world including here in the USA we see such devastation in the weather patterns of earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and cyclones. We have always had wars and rumor of wars, nation against nation, famines, pestilence and those who come claiming they are Christ.

There are so many false prophets out there that are deceiving even the very elect of God and even the government trying to bring it's socialistic agenda to the Church and succeeding with taking over many churches as their agenda is to bring this world into a one world government as the mark of the beast is being set up. Iniquity is abounding more then ever as everyone is against everyone and it's becoming an all about me type of world and what I can gain.

We can look at ministries over in India, Africa, Pakistan, etc. etc. that Gods servants are being persecuted even to death for their faith in Christ and the witness of His name. We might not be experiencing most of these things here in America yet, but we need to know it is coming our way and even now is in our country as our government is getting more corrupt then ever and making hidden deals with foreign countries to bring this world into a NWO.

Who should we blame for what is going on in this world, the Government, the Churches, Satan or ourselves!!! I will say ourselves as if we would put more energy into witnessing Christ to others than we do arguing and debating Gods word we could make a big difference in the world. It truly does not matter who is right or who is wrong through the teachings of theology or doctrine for if we are allowing Gods Spirit minister His word to us then we need to stand by our own convictions of faith in Christ and be that witness that God has called all of us to be so we can get back to basics and take His salvation message out to those who need to hear and will accept Jesus into their hearts and also to help meet the needs of those less fortunate then ourselves.

Are we witnessing Christ to others as the disciples did in simplicity of His word, or are we allowing ourselves to be puffed up like the Pharisees who loved to be seen of others for their ways of vanity. Salvation is not theology or doctrines of the Church, but a conscience desire to want Jesus in your life and how to receive His call to Salvation. People want to clean up others before they come to the Lord, but Jesus says you come as you are and I will change whatever needs changing starting with your heart.

John 10:9 I am the door, if any man enter in, he shall be saved. Jesus was the word made flesh to dwell among us, John 1:14, to show us the way back to Gods grace. John 14:6 Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Romans 10:9, 10 if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in his heart that God has raised him from the dead thou shall be saved. Vs.10 for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation

All we have to do is believe and confess that we are sinners and allow Gods righteousness to cleanse us and renew our spirit man. Gods greatest commandment in Matthew 22:36-40 is to love so let's get out of our comfort zones and be about our Fathers business and take His word out in love and simplicity.

Matthew 24:13 but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matthew 24:14 and this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
 
its so strange to me...immorality and mean spirited-ness are all over. people are even rude in day to day interactions, no problem. there's barely contained anger, such pride and self-love at all strata of society...

ugh. there are no worldly solutions. the 'progressives' wring their hands, they don't really care any more than anyone else in the world. the 'conservatives' talk of the Bible, then violate all of Jesus' teachings. so...

I do kinda hope we're looking close to the end times. I mean that. Christians are being persecuted, the world is growing cold and cruel and mean, and...

bleh. I'm beginning to think some of what I go thru is persecution...and I live in the "Bible Belt." if its rough on me here, I cannot even imagine what's going on in other places, even in the US. Actually...just as David Wilkerson predicted way back in the 70s, there seems to be some persecution going on -within- churches, and established denominations are turning apostate, big time.

:-( draw nigh unto Him. there's really no other solution...
 
The influence of christianity has given people free choice, to choose good and evil, but many people would rather be fully oppressed under submission. Christianiry is not based on submission, its a choice to follow God and live with morals or reject him.
 
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There are so many false teachings in this world. I don't understand why people don't test what is preached. People believe anything, even fake news.
 
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The influence of christianity has given people free choice, to choose good and evil, but many people would rather be fully oppressed under submission. Christianiry is not based on submission, its a choice to follow God and live with morals or reject him.

I'm glad you used the word submission as to what we submit ourselves to while here on earth will seal our own fate at the time of God's judgment. We are either of Christ or we are none of His as there is no fence riding. We either submit to that which Christ has already taught us or we submit to traditional doctrines and theories of man. Man loves to interpret scripture adding to it or taking away from it and God gives a strong warning about this in Revelation 22:18, 19. Scripture interprets itself when reading the full context as we compare scripture with scripture, OT with NT and history of the times and cultures.

Matthew 24 is like an outline of many books in the Bible, especially the book of Daniel and Revelations as Jesus gives us those things to look for as a watchman to help warn others of those things which must come first before He returns.
 
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