Bible Discussion Thread

What scripture is closest to describing the evil times we are going through today?

Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.

Luke 21:20 When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies (Syria, Iran, Russia, China) you will know that its desolation is near.

Luke 21:24-28 They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the TIMES Of The Gentiles ARE FULFILLED

25 "There will be SIGNS in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.

26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.

27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your REDEMPTION is drawing near.

32 "Truly I tell you, THIS GENERATION will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but MY WORDS will never pass away.

34 "Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.

35 For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth.

36 Be always on the WATCH and PRAY that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man (Jesus). Be born again now. John 3

2 PETER

3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue* as they were from the beginning of the creation.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should REPENT.

If you're thinking about the present pandemic & the 'harsh' regulations imposed upon us as preventative measures for its spread, then I think of Leviticus chapter 13. This was God's direction to Israel on how to deal with leprosy, & in the midst of all the verbage in this chapter, verses 45 & 46 indicate that a leper would have to cover his mouth (i.e. wear a mask), declare himself unclean to all around (i.e. maintain separation from others = 'social distancing'), & will have to live outside the camp (i.e. be in quarantine). This was the prescribed way to remove something that was contagious from the proximity of others, so as to preserve another's life & deal with the disease or plague. If he recovered from the leprae, he was brought back into society, if not, he died a miserable & lonely death outside without loved ones (if he had any) around him.

But if, from your question, you're thinking of the spiritual & moral depravity of mankind, then I would find in 2 Timothy 3:1-7 a very telling list of the present condition of the human heart. And please take note, that this speaks to not just those who overtly demonstrate such behaviour, but that from the root of sin, we all have that ability & sometimes, desire, to behave in such manner - whether by kings, presidents, prime ministers right down the line to the feeble, inconspicuous individual or one totally obscure in poverty. The heart of man is indeed "deceitful above else & desperately wicked", but most today shun the invitation of the Gospel to have the Blood of Christ & the Power of His Spirit transform them.

The scripture is directly relative to your faith. Many who are new in the faith, will not know as much as others. This is true mostly with everything we study to do. To say, which part is more applicable to you or me, would be a matter of interpretation. This is why we need to study to show thyself approved, in all things that pertain to godliness! Christ is the faith we need to understand the sign of the times! He will show you, and bring all things to remembrance that He has told you! How, I wish with todays technology, I could know that you are hearing me! Not only you but all people I speak with on the I.T.. At least Paul could send Timothy, or Silvanus to proof their faith! The media has become very sophisticated, and growing together in fellowship , we then might consul one another in these last days. I say that the word cannot have free course as a ship in the ocean! I pray that He will find a way, to make all things possible. Even the saving of mans soul!