Do you think the world could be ending at this very second? For the people who worship our Lord dearly.?

Question

Anybody who has read the bible and read about the prophecies of the world ending, don't you think they are happening right now? An example is of the fall of our government and our politicians who don't know what to do with our economic problems today. So what do you think? Is it possible? And no rude answers please.

Answer 1

I think sure, this possible.



On the other hand, Christians (and some other people, too) have expected the world to end several times before.



So far, it hasn't. And I don't think it will this time, though clearly I could be wrong.



I'm an agnostic who kind of likes Christians, maybe I shouldn't answer your question. But what I want to ask you is -- suppose the world IS ending right at this moment. Let's suppose you're 100% correct.



Well, how should you, a Christian, be responding to this development?



What in fact can you do to influence, affirm or alter the end of human history, one way or another?



Especially if you believe in Biblical prophecy (which I don't, not entirely) there isn't much you CAN do, I think.



Doesn't this suggest that until the end comes -- whenever it comes -- you as a Christian should keep on doing whatever your religion tells you to be doing?



When I was a Christian and studying the Bible a lot, the best advice that I could find from Jesus in this regard -- "what is to be done?" was not that different from what would make sense if the world was fated to exist for many additional centuries.



"What does the LORD require of thee?" the Prophet Micah asked in the OT, in a passage Jesus quoted in the NT.



And the answer was: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and that is to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."



Another remark that Jesus made in opposition to either the Pharisees or the Sadduces, I can't remember which, was this: "Have you never heard it said that I desire mercy, and not sacrifice?"



Whether the world ends today or continues for another 1 million years, I think Christianity at its best calls for you to pursue the same path. And what is that path? If JC was right, it is the path of mercy, justice, and humility before God.



Also forgiveness, which is another thing Jesus repeatedly extols in the Gospels, and also loving your neighbor as yourself.



If you do these things, as recommended by the real or imagined Son of God, how important is it just WHEN the world will end, really?



Because if it is going to end, God will supposedly take care of the details. You don't really have to, and you can't.



Don't you and other Christians already have more than enough work cut out for you in the mercy, justice, forgiveness and unselfish love departments? :-)



-- An Agnostic

Answer 2

The mayans did predict that the Fifth world would end and the sixth world begins on Dec 21, 2012. Others know it as the Great Celestial Conjunction. The sun passes directly through the Dark Rift where Ophiuchus. Sagittarius’s arrow will point directly at Scorpio’s stinger. The great Galactic Cross will align perfectly at the Dark Rift. At the same time, the Earth Cross that circles earth will also line up at the center of the Dark Rift, making an eight point cross (Hendaye). The event is identified as the Great Celestial Conjunction. Which could possibly be the end of mankind, but who knows.

Answer 3

1) Do you think the world could be ending at this very second?



The world has been "ending" for thousands of years.





2) don't you think they are happening right now?



Well, no. Here's why:

a) wars and rumors of wars - far fewer wars at this time (worldwide) than 50 years ago, and far fewer then than 100 years ago, etc. We are in a "lull" at the moment (and have been for several decades) with regard to the number *and* severity of wars

b) earthquakes in diverse places - the US Geological Survey has been keeping track of earthquakes worldwide for over 50 years. There appears to be no increase, during that period, in severity or frequency of earthquakes. The deadliest earthquake on record (historically) is from the 1800s.

c) the temple. Revelation describes the desecration of the *earthly* temple of God. Until the temple is rebuilt, the events of Revelation cannot occur. In order to rebuild the temple, the Jews would have to raze the 3 Mosques that stand on the 3rd most holy site in all of Islam. Think the Muslims don't like Israel now? What do you think would happen when, from the Muslim point of view, the Jews desecrated this oh-so-holy place? I would guess that ALL Muslim nations would IMMEDIATELY join in attacking Israel to restore the temple mount to Muslim control. The rebuilding of the temple does not appear to be anything that is going to happen any time soon.





3) An example is of the fall of our government



I don't know where you live, but in the U.S. the government is still standing.





4) and our politicians who don't know what to do with our economic problems today



Hardly a "end times" type of thing. Were not in nearly as bad a situation as people during the Great Depression.





Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com

Answer 4

We're so close its hard to believe! I refuse to stay blind and I follow Jesus Christ no matter what. Scary things are happening that fit perfectly in bible prophecy. Not only is there the bible but many other sources that prove it. If people want to ignore it then let it be as it may. Stay strong and hope that the tribulation is delayed. Also people who are saying no one know when the world will end yeah its true but Jesus told us the signs before His mighty return. In fact He wants those who take it to heart know when Hes even by the door! So no one knows when the world will end but we are given clues for His return. And let me tell you this generation is the last.. we are so close. I'll just wait because look at our civilization.. we have nuclear power! God said if He didn't return that man will wipe out the world.



Let it be, AMEN come lord Jesus.

Answer 5

Personally, I would say yes...these are the end times.



I know we have had recessions before and were able to bounce back...but we were always the main Super Power and now we are quickly slipping from that position.



Once we have hit rock bottom and the dollar becomes obsolete...then so does the greatness of the USA. Thats when the prophesies will quickly be fulfilled.

I think it will all happen quickly once the USA is downgraded to a third world country, or something close to it!



Remain steadfast until the end....do not fear any man...rather fear He who can kill both, your body and soul. Put your entire faith and trust in the Lord...and dont look back!



Praise and Glory to Christ our Lord!



with love...."D"



To one of your answers.."stung!".....what a story! Nothing is impossible for God! I wanted to add you as a contact.....

Answer 6

As a student of the bible, I do not read of an end of the world. I read of an end to mankind's rule, or as it states, "this present evil age". When it happens, everyone will know. There will be no doubt, there will be no speculation. Are these the "end days" as it were? Yes, all the days since the foundation of the church in the first century are the end days. Thanks for asking and good luck in your studies.

Answer 7

some people think so- but I don't. not every people group has yet heard the gospel..

even paul and peter in the new testament said those days were the end times.

government have been falling since the beginning of the world and there have been worse economic problems..



nobody really knows-all we can do it guess- but the Father.

Answer 8

You may find this hard to believe. But the world has always had problems of one kind or another. It's not proof for the end of the world. If it was, the world would have ended a long time ago.

Answer 9

The bible makes clear there will b a long time yet till the world ends, there hasnt even been a 1000 year reign yet so no

Answer 10

It wasn't until today did I realize how close we really are to the great tribulation.



Today on the news, I heard the DHS has put just about every organization that conservative Christians support on the "watch" list.



Even so...come Lord Jesus.

Answer 11

Though,if your faith is in the Bible, then remember it also says that with God, anything is possible.But personally, I don't think it's happening right now and imo,not anytime in my lifetime. (I'm in my early 30's)

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If this is something that's stressing you out or on your mind I would suggest to a fellow Christian (as your question leads me to believe you are) that you give up your worries and troubles to God and pray for peace and strength.

Answer 12

Mark 13:32 "But of that day and that hour knows no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father."

Answer 13

I am not Christian and I do not intend for my answer to sound rude

but the world is actually in a better state than many many points in history

so I dont see why it would be now if it was going to happen at all

Answer 14

Yes, it could very well be happening right now but I would not worry about it so much if I was you...The best thing that we should do is to be saved and be ready when it happens.....

Answer 15

People said that same thing during the "Dark Ages"

They also said it during the American Civil War.

Also during WW1, The Great Depression, and WW2

nothing new here

Answer 16

No. The only time it will end when some idiot pushes the button. the point is no one will survive and I would doubt if you would feel a thing

Answer 17

i agree with you completely. just like the parable of the fig tree. i believe that relates to when Israel became a nation in 1948.

Answer 18

Hey, the economy could recover you know.... besides, its still not as bad as the Great Depression.

Answer 19

It's the last century. That's what I believe so bad.

Answer 20

When the restrainer will be removed

Answer 21

Did anyone else hear the Fifth trumpet of God Almighty sound when oil wells were lit ablaze during “Operation Desert Storm”?

During the Gulf War when all the oil wells were lit ablaze I was attacked by a demon on three separate occasions all at night. This is what happened. While I slept this demon would fly through the window and attack me. The spirit inside me fought this demon briefly until I awoke. Then it made me take over. This demon was horrid and spun circles around me thrashing through my soul with his hands then left as fast as it came. The demon radiated with the pains associated with the abyss. He was like a coal pulled from the fire, with the pains of the abyss Rev 9, 3. This happened on three occasions as I have stated. The third time however was different from the rest. As before the demon attacked me but this time I had enough since to command it to leave in the name of Jesus Christ. What happened next is even more amazing. After commanding this demon to leave in the name of Jesus, the Holy Spirit delivered me outside my room into the hallway. The demon followed. It stood to my left and grabbing my hand with his, it placed its tail on top of my left hand. It sent waves of fire through my soul Rev 9, 10. The pain was so sever that I couldn't scream. Unconditionally, I looked straight up and said “father please help me”. The demon then left.



This all happened after being seduced into trying transcendental meditation and falling into spiritual bondage to witchcraft / demonic forces Rev 13,10. Or the spiritual bondage may have occurred after playing a Ouija board as a young boy. I’m not quite sure. What I am sure is that prior to being attacked by this demon I was forced to go through the N.W.O’s. “secret” ceremony of transcendental meditation assisted with witchcraft / demonic forces. Why I say demonic forces is that I believe all witchcraft to be the powers of demons / the Devil. I was forced with witchcraft, through methods of torture, to go through said ceremony. The methods of witchcraft included mind control, heart palpitations, witchcraft dreams causing sleep depravation and many other forms. In said ceremony I was instructed to except the worship of one of their many "demonic gods". They informed me that in excepting one of there gods I accepted them all. What better way to join all religions of the world together under one banner of 666.



This is the method Satan's secret society uses to distribute the “spiritual mark of the beast” and cause spiritual captivity Rev 13, 10. Have you received your spiritual mark yet? This may sound hard to believe for those who don’t know what I’m talking about but it is a true story. Hear are a few scriptures giving in sight. If anyone is to go into captivity into captivity they will go Rev.13, 10. This is a spiritual captivity to witchcraft / demonic forces. Who enslaved nations by her witchcraft Naham 3, 4. By your magic spell all nations were led astray Rev 18, 23.

There is a way out, but it is difficult. Those who overcame overcame by the blood of the lamb and the “word” of their testimony. They didn’t love their own lives so much as to shrink from death Rev.12, 11. By their fear of death they are held in, spiritual captivity Heb. 2, 15. Satan’s secret society has many names a few are the Mafia / Illuminate Masons 666! Have they been using drug dealers to terrorize your neighbor hood? Christians are their many “Free” Masons and Shriner’s in your Christian church? I’m sure they are in all walks of life and the cancer is spreading through out society.



I know, I post this all the time! Here is the rest of the story. Three to four nights later the demon returned in the early am like 3am. He wasn't alone Satan/Apollyon and his twin brother was with him. They hovered in the air above the ground, before the olive tree in the back yard. I could see them as the spirit in me manifested them to me! Satan hovered in the middle while the demons were on either side of him. The demon on his left had been thrown into the lake of fire for what he did to me. He radiated like a coal pulled from the fire what seemed to be 15'x15'. He was lit up like a Christmas tree! Graciously yours baptized by fire the witness! Who will believe this testimony? God will be my witness!

Answer 22

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