The end of the world didn't come - Bill Wilson -
In the past several weeks, predictions of the end of the world have been coming into my inbox. Several Christians were predicting the Rapture and others were talking about a planet colliding with the earth, ending it all. The specific date for some was Saturday, September 23. Since we are all still here, some are moving that date to September 29. Certainly, these predictions and many like them are a lot like what Jesus said in Matthew 24:11, "And many false prophets shall arise, and shall deceive many." The "many" are deceived because they are relying on man's interpretation of isolated scriptures rather than making the effort to read and study the Bible in its context.
Fact is, if people read their scriptures in context, they would have a good idea of what to expect regarding the prophetic future. Unfortunately, there are many, many false teachers who take verses out of context to support their theories. Also unfortunate is that many are well-respected for these falsehoods. These same false teachers come up with excuse after excuse about why what they predicted didn't happen. Many times they use a convoluted and completely out of context "Bible" study to explain why they missed the mark, and to predict the next event, which doesn't happen either. People will believe them and all will go on until the next time. And the cycle will start all over again.
It is always best to go to your Bible and read the context about these contemporary predictions. By context, I mean ALL the verses related to the event-not single verses that can be twisted to fit the imagination, but the chapters before them and after them, and what the Biblical prophets said in them. For example, In Matthew 24, Jesus, responding to his disciples' direct question about his return and the end of the age, gives the most complete step-by-step chronology of the events that will occur in the end of times. His explanation is supported in Daniel, Revelation, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joel, Ezekiel and others. Putting specific dates on the Rapture or on the end of the world makes a liar-of either the Holy Scriptures or those making the false predictions. The Holy Scriptures are not lies.
Ephesians 4:14 exhorts, "That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive." We don't want to be that person who is just seeking the latest craze in Christianity. We want to be grounded in the Word of God and have understanding that we may edify others and provide truth in love. Let's not fall for the extra-Biblical seducers. Let us seek the Lord with all of our heart having understanding of his Word and Holy Spirit discernment that we might not be led astray, and that we may provide proof of our testimony to others.
End of world broadcast in California
- Bill Wilson - www.dailyjot.com
The
Orange County Register in Southern California reports that
during a routine emergency alert broadcast last night, a
voice came on predicting the end of the world. The
paper quoted an alarmed viewer saying the voice eerily
said, "Realize this, extremely violent times will
come." Another viewer said, "I wasn't alarmed
in the sense of thinking something was wrong, 'cause I
assumed it was some sort of hack." There you have
it-the two types of people that will be impacted most by
the true Biblical events of the return of the Messiah in the
end of days and the Day of the Lord-those who are fearful
and clueless and those who are just clueless thinking
it's a prank. There is a third
group-the informed.
There
are a lot of people over the years who have claimed that the
end of the world is upon us. Remember the Maya Apocalypse
prediction in 2012? Religious nut jobs like
Harold Camping who used numerology and his twisted
interpretations of the scriptures predicted the world would
end 12 times before he died. Now another
"numerologist" named David Meade is predicting the
world will end on Saturday. This has the entire internet
abuzz and even many news outlets. They are mostly
ridiculing Meade, albeit warily. Fact is this: No Christian
can or will truthfully and accurately predict the date and
time of sudden destruction of the world. This is against
Christ, the prophets and Holy
Scripture.
The
disciples of Christ asked him specifically in Matthew 24:3,
"Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be
the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world?"
Verse 24:4, "Jesus answered and said unto them, Take
heed that no man deceive you." Jesus goes on in Matthew
24 to lay out the step by step chronology of what will
happen leading up to and upon the Day of the Lord-or what
the non-believing people say is the
end of the world, the apocalypse. Point is, there is a lot
that needs to happen according to Jesus and the prophets.
And we are not there yet. In fact, Jesus told his disciples
again in Acts 1:7, "It is not for you to know the times
or the seasons, which the
father has put in his own power."
There
are signs that we can use to discern. Jesus lays them out in
Matthew 24. The prophetically unfulfilled Jewish holy days
of Trumpets, Yom Kippur and Tabernacles also
lend some insight into God's plan for judging the
earth, redeeming his people, and dwelling with us as he
establishes the new heavens and new earth. Any Christian
predicting sudden destruction of earth without acknowledging
the prophetic events that must take
place is a deceiver. This person may not understand the
scriptures in context or may just be trying to make a name.
Whatever the motivation, the end result is deception-about
which Christ warns. If you want to dialogue with folks on
this, Matthew 24 is a good
place to start.
Doomsday is not on Saturday after all, writer says after
predicting end of the world
The end is still nigh -- just not as nigh as it was earlier
this week, a Doomsday writer says.
David Meade, who claimed
the world is ending Saturday when a
mysterious planet collides with Earth, is now backtracking
on the calamitous claim.
Meade said the world won't end on Sept. 23 after all,
but instead Saturday will only mark the beginning of a
series of catastrophic events to occur over several
weeks.
�The world is not ending, but the world as we know it is
ending,� he told the Washington
Post. �A major part of the world will not be the same
the beginning of October.�
Meade said his prediction is based on verses and numerical
codes found in the Bible, specifically in the apocalyptic
Book of Revelation. He said recent events, such as the solar
eclipse and Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, are omens of the
approaching apocalypse.
The significant number is 33, according to Meade.
�Jesus lived for 33 years. The name Elohim, which is the
name of God for the Jews, was mentioned 33 times [in the
Bible],� he said. �It�s a very biblically significant,
numerologically significant number. I�m talking astronomy.
I�m talking the Bible...and merging
the two.�
Sept. 23 is also 33 days since the Aug. 21 solar
eclipse.
Meade has also built his theory on the so-called Planet X,
which is also known as Nibiru, which he believes will pass
Earth on Sept. 23. This will cause volcanic eruptions,
tsunamis and earthquakes, he claims.
NASA has repeatedly said Planet X does not exist.
Meade�s prediction has been dismissed by people of faith
including the Roman Catholic and Protestant branches of
Christianity.
Ed Stetzer, a professor and executive director of
Wheaton College�s Billy Graham Center for Evangelism,
slammed Meade�s theory on Friday, calling it �fake
news� and asked Christians to be critical.
�It�s simply fake news that a lot of Christians believe
the world will end on September 23,� Stetzer wrote
in Christianity
Today. �Yet, it is still a reminder that we need to
think critically about all the news.�
- Bill Wilson - www.dailyjot.com
The
Orange County Register in Southern California reports that
during a routine emergency alert broadcast last night, a
voice came on predicting the end of the world. The
paper quoted an alarmed viewer saying the voice eerily
said, "Realize this, extremely violent times will
come." Another viewer said, "I wasn't alarmed
in the sense of thinking something was wrong, 'cause I
assumed it was some sort of hack." There you have
it-the two types of people that will be impacted most by
the true Biblical events of the return of the Messiah in the
end of days and the Day of the Lord-those who are fearful
and clueless and those who are just clueless thinking
it's a prank. There is a third
group-the informed.
There
are a lot of people over the years who have claimed that the
end of the world is upon us. Remember the Maya Apocalypse
prediction in 2012? Religious nut jobs like
Harold Camping who used numerology and his twisted
interpretations of the scriptures predicted the world would
end 12 times before he died. Now another
"numerologist" named David Meade is predicting the
world will end on Saturday. This has the entire internet
abuzz and even many news outlets. They are mostly
ridiculing Meade, albeit warily. Fact is this: No Christian
can or will truthfully and accurately predict the date and
time of sudden destruction of the world. This is against
Christ, the prophets and Holy
Scripture.
The
disciples of Christ asked him specifically in Matthew 24:3,
"Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be
the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world?"
Verse 24:4, "Jesus answered and said unto them, Take
heed that no man deceive you." Jesus goes on in Matthew
24 to lay out the step by step chronology of what will
happen leading up to and upon the Day of the Lord-or what
the non-believing people say is the
end of the world, the apocalypse. Point is, there is a lot
that needs to happen according to Jesus and the prophets.
And we are not there yet. In fact, Jesus told his disciples
again in Acts 1:7, "It is not for you to know the times
or the seasons, which the
father has put in his own power."
There
are signs that we can use to discern. Jesus lays them out in
Matthew 24. The prophetically unfulfilled Jewish holy days
of Trumpets, Yom Kippur and Tabernacles also
lend some insight into God's plan for judging the
earth, redeeming his people, and dwelling with us as he
establishes the new heavens and new earth. Any Christian
predicting sudden destruction of earth without acknowledging
the prophetic events that must take
place is a deceiver. This person may not understand the
scriptures in context or may just be trying to make a name.
Whatever the motivation, the end result is deception-about
which Christ warns. If you want to dialogue with folks on
this, Matthew 24 is a good
place to start.
Doomsday is not on Saturday after all, writer says after
predicting end of the world
The end is still nigh -- just not as nigh as it was earlier
this week, a Doomsday writer says.
David Meade, who claimed
the world is ending Saturday when a
mysterious planet collides with Earth, is now backtracking
on the calamitous claim.
Meade said the world won't end on Sept. 23 after all,
but instead Saturday will only mark the beginning of a
series of catastrophic events to occur over several
weeks.
�The world is not ending, but the world as we know it is
ending,� he told the Washington
Post. �A major part of the world will not be the same
the beginning of October.�
Meade said his prediction is based on verses and numerical
codes found in the Bible, specifically in the apocalyptic
Book of Revelation. He said recent events, such as the solar
eclipse and Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, are omens of the
approaching apocalypse.
The significant number is 33, according to Meade.
�Jesus lived for 33 years. The name Elohim, which is the
name of God for the Jews, was mentioned 33 times [in the
Bible],� he said. �It�s a very biblically significant,
numerologically significant number. I�m talking astronomy.
I�m talking the Bible...and merging
the two.�
Sept. 23 is also 33 days since the Aug. 21 solar
eclipse.
Meade has also built his theory on the so-called Planet X,
which is also known as Nibiru, which he believes will pass
Earth on Sept. 23. This will cause volcanic eruptions,
tsunamis and earthquakes, he claims.
NASA has repeatedly said Planet X does not exist.
Meade�s prediction has been dismissed by people of faith
including the Roman Catholic and Protestant branches of
Christianity.
Ed Stetzer, a professor and executive director of
Wheaton College�s Billy Graham Center for Evangelism,
slammed Meade�s theory on Friday, calling it �fake
news� and asked Christians to be critical.
�It�s simply fake news that a lot of Christians believe
the world will end on September 23,� Stetzer wrote
in Christianity
Today. �Yet, it is still a reminder that we need to
think critically about all the news.�
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