A very brief question: Can anyone give me some good information on the Bible's predicted 'end of times'? What the predications are, how they were predicted, etc? Thankyou.
There is a cite called Torah4U that has many old sources, plus sources outside the cannon, and results from Bible code research.
Many people believe there is nothing that can be known about the timing of the Lord's return because Jesus said He would return like a thief in the night (Matthew 24:42-44). But Paul makes it clear in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 that Jesus' statement does not apply to believers: "But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief. . ." He then proceeds to explain why: "for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober." Paul is referring, of course, to the light of the Holy Spirit who indwells all true believers and who can enlighten us through our study of Scripture to know the season of the Lord's return (1 John 2:27)..... http://www.lamblion.com/Web02-00.php
didn't Jesus say that even He doesn't know when? so why is it important for us to know? if you are truly righteous, does it matter when the time comes
No, Christ's Return shouldn't matter if you are saved by His blood. And No even Jesus himself does not know the DAY nor the HOUR. However, there are signs given in the Bible that pinpoint the time period of His return. As Christians would should study the prophecies so we know ahead of time what will happen and so that we are aware of will happen. "I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe..." John 13:19 Also, keep in mind that the Jewish rabbis neglected the OT prophecies of Christ's first coming and were blind when God came to the world in the flesh. So, let us not repeat history, but instead study and examine the prophecies of the Second Coming so we will know what happens ahead of time.
It is my opinion that the "end times" refer not to the physical world's end, but the ego's world. It happens when a person becomes enlightened or truly finds god. That's why no one can really say when or how it will come, because for everyone it will be different.
My only question would be: What is your opinion based off? Is it just how you feel the world is going to end or do you actually have something that will back what you are stating. Not trying to be disrespectful of your opinion but I just would like to know : )
you're trying to get me to answer so you can say how inferior it is to the Bible. Well, I won't play that game. I have my reasons, and no they aren't the "written word of God." More about comparitive religious study than any one belief set.
Perhaps even seeing between the lines, which are differences, and discovering some unified inner truths from all religions?
I believe we are in the signs of the times now. The USA is the eagle that has risen up against the middle east. Then Britian the Lion has been attacked will rise up against the middle east. Look in the book of Daniel the Kingdoms represented by the statue. The United States and Britian are allies and they have been attacked they join forces and are one of the four beast. Of coarse that doesn't mean that I am acurate it's only a opinion here. Look in Daniel chapter 7. The little horn that speaks boastful is the anti-christ. He will do miracles and will decieve many. It says to beware of peace. It also says that the anti-christ will mark his followers with the number 666. There will be three witnesses that will be killed and will lay in the streets for 3 days and then they will rise. With the technology of TV we will see these things happen. It talks about earthquakes, natural diasters, climate changes as in global warming it will be warm where it is normally cold. I live in Tennesse and when I was younger we would get a lot of snow and it would be 6 inches or more now we don't get as much snow in the winter and its usually not but a couple of inches. Of coarse it may be mild for what is to come later. There is alot to know about the end of times and it can be confusing it's something to study up on.