And as he [Jesus] sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world (Matthew 24:3)
Fourth sign : PERSECUTION
KILLED FOR CHRIST SAKE.
KILLED FOR CHRIST SAKE.
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake (Matthew 24:9). Troubles, sorrows, persecutions await the children of God in different nations as they give their testimonies to win the lost at any cost. Some will be killed for the sake of Christ. Martyrdom may come to one you dearly love.
This last and final hour is a separating time. Persecution kept the Early Church separated from the world, purified in the beginning. They lived in the truth. Persecution separated the hypocrites from among them. Opening in the midst of persecution, the Church dispensation, no doubt, will close in the midst of much persecution, also. We have been warned by no less than Jesus. In different sections of the world today, people living for Jesus, spreading the Gospel, are been killed , slaughtered, sawed, speared.. Etc
If the Lord chooses some to die for His name’s sake, we cannot let that discourage us but propel us into greater zeal, greater love for the Kingdom. Let no persecution intimidate you.
Fifth Sign : OFFENCES AND BETRAYALS.
And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another (verse 10).
We see many christians offended with God every day, denying the faith in their actions and words, some Christians have turned to other religions, this is signs of the end Jesus warned us. Pastors are betraying one another, hatred have taken over the church, even among the unbelievers..
Many will be offended to the point they claim the persecutions of Christians are justified.
Many will be offended to the point they claim the persecutions of Christians are justified.
Sixth Sign: THE RISE OF FALSE PROPHETS.
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold (Mathew 24:11,12).
Many false prophets and teachers are out in greater numbers than ever before, today many are being deceive and victimised..
Many false prophets and teachers are out in greater numbers than ever before, today many are being deceive and victimised..
Apostle Paul warns:
2 Corinthians 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
Apostle peter warns:
2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Apostle John also warned:
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Sin, devilish schemes abound. Even now, the deceit of Satan is being spewed out on a large scale—evil, evil, evil. Not since the days of Noah and the days of Sodom and Gomorrah has so much sin abounded. Jesus foretold it all.
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved (verse 13). Those Spirit-filled Christians who endure to the end—the Rapture—will be caught away, taken up to be with Jesus. He will come for His children at His second coming.
Seventh Sign : WIDESPREAD OF THE GOSPEL.
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 (Matt24:14). This verse tells of the Gospel being preached to all nations before the end—the end of the Church dispensation. Jesus described signs to watch for prior to His second appearance, some events to expect in anticipation of His coming. He was very clear. Today the gospel has gone round the world by all means.
FOLLOW JESUS NOW....
The Bible tells us to follow Jesus, but do you really know how to do that? Listen and learn how to follow the Lord not only in word but in deed and in truth. / Just as eagles soar through the air with great freedom and liberty, children of God must learn how to soar above all the trials of this Earth and be lights to the whole world. Anything the devil brings against us must pale in comparison to the “go ye” we must have to win every soul we possibly can.
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