Why Do Christians Always Point to Prophecy?

[Justin Adams]

Prophesy pundits, grave diggers and coffin makers. Hmm, which one shall I invest in today??

[The Light]

3 hours ago, Diaste said:

An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign. - Jesus of Nazareth

I guess they haven't yet learned to read the weather.

 

Luke 21

⁷ And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

Matt 16

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

² He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

³ And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

[PeterR]

8 hours ago, Firebirdman55 said:

Just a question...anytime something bad happens in the world, why do Christians always say it’s a sign and the end is near. I cannot tell you how much I see this on a daily basis. Wars and other catastrophes have been happening for thousands of years...and sometimes I think it hurts us and makes people who are not Christians run further from the truth. People start date setting and everything when events unfold. I do believe in the Bible, but I don’t believe that everything that happens is a sign. 

Shouldn't we be praying for His swift return as the Lord has taught us?

Luk 18:8  I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

I think that many believers, those who are not expecting this event, will be surprised.

[Firebirdman55]

40 minutes ago, PeterR said:

Shouldn't we be praying for His swift return as the Lord has taught us?

Luk 18:8  I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

I think that many believers, those who are not expecting this event, will be surprised.

We should be, but not buying into false doctrines and believing in things outside of scripture. We could have a second or a million years before His return. They are buying into false beliefs that everything is a sign and that of which has brought so much wealth to those who believe in man. 

[Firebirdman55]

The date setting and the redundant story of “This is the sign” is what has me so concerned. I believed 4-5 years ago His return was imminent, as in tomorrow...but it bothered me as I looked for certain signs that Christians had given me. They came to pass and it hurt my belief, for a short while. I know now to take heed and don’t believe everything you read or hear. 

[Firebirdman55]

I do believe the end is not yet. 

[The Light]

19 minutes ago, Firebirdman55 said:

We should be, but not buying into false doctrines and believing in things outside of scripture. We could have a second or a million years before His return. They are buying into false beliefs that everything is a sign and that of which has brought so much wealth to those who believe in man. 

What false doctrine are you speaking of? That there will be no pretribulation rapture?

[Riverwalker]

Oh people will be people

But still and all I would rather be around people concerned about His returning, than people who are oblivious to it

[OneLight]

Matthew 24:32-34

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.  So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!  Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place."

Before Israel became a nation again on May 14th, 1948, everyone thought this had a spiritual meaning, not a physical one.  Eschatology sure did change after this happened.  Seems to me there is a really good reason to be excited, yet, many still say:

2 Peter 3:4

“Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.”

 

[Justin Adams]

2 minutes ago, OneLight said:

Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place

And in 70 AD that is exactly what happened. The age of the old covenant Jews was ended with a bang.