COWORKERS ASKING QUESTIONS

[Guest hesmylight]

I have a coworker asking questions about the end times. Shes a non believer however this whole huricane disaster and her watching it on the news had made her start to think. She asked if what she had heard is true that the bible speaks of natural disasters and wars etc in the bible before the end times and where it says that. I told her to read revalations. Wondering if anyone could give me scriptures that back up things happening now in the bible for her to read?

[halifaxchristian]

"...There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows."-Matthew 24:7,8

There are tons more Scriptures to show...but it would take all day...and I don't want to bore you with pages.

Personally...I believe that the North America is going to have an economic collapse even worse than the Great Depression of the 30's. This will come by way of natural disasters and wars and greed. By the time of the next Depression, probably in about 5-10 years, China and the European Union (Revived Roman Empire) will be the predominate leaders in the world military and economic situations. The United States will adapt the euro...and the foundation for a world government will be put in place. Then the rapture will happen during peace times. The Antichrist will rise to power as an un-parallelled political leader, supported by the false prophet, the Pope. They will deceive the world for 3 and a half years until the Antichrist pollutes the Newly Built Jewish Temple with an idol of himself. The next 3.5 years are what will be the worst time known to man...the Great Tribulation...and following Jesus as Saviour will be punishable by death.

Give me a personal message if you want Scriptural references or more details.

God bless.

[halifaxchristian]

Hesmylight...one thing's for sure...Jesus is coming back...and SOON...in fact...Jesus Himself said that it would be THIS GENERATION...the generation that Israel becomes a nation again:

"Now learn a parable (symbolic story) of the FIG TREE (Israel is symbolic of the fig tree in the Old Testament): When his branch is yet tender (newly formed, may 14th 1948 when they became a nation again), and putter forth leaves (grows in size, 1967 during the six day war), ye know that summer is nigh (Jesus' return)...This generation (that sees those things happen) shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled."-Jesus in Matthew 24:32-34

Jesus said that the generation that saw the fig tree become a nation and grow would see His return. THAT IS US MY DEAR FRIEND!!! So exciting...so much Good News to spread before His return!

[PwrInTheBld]

Do you think she would be interested in hearing about Jesus?

Tell her you would be happy to share with her the Good News about Jesus Christ

Then tell her you could read the bible together if she was willing.

When I have my bible out, people I've worked with usually ask...."What book is that you're reading?" When I tell them it's my bible, I either get an "Oh" and a closed door or I get an "Oh really?" and an open door to answer their questions

[NITE OWL]

Matthew chapter 24

Mark chapter 13

Luke chapter 21

If she wants to know what God is all about, have her read Matt. chap. 5,6,7. Those three chapters are a good place to start.

[Trust & Obey]

Do you think she would be interested in hearing about Jesus?

Tell her you would be happy to share with her the Good News about Jesus Christ 

Then tell her you could read the bible together if she was willing.

When I have my bible out, people I've worked with usually ask...."What book is that you're reading?" When I tell them it's my bible, I either get an "Oh" and a closed door or I get an "Oh really?" and an open door to answer their questions

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Excellent!

[sail2awe]

Additionally, Mark 13 coincides with the reading of Rev 6 in side by side comparisons. Luke 21 is somewhat of a side view of Mat24 and Mar13.

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

It's important to remember that God is Love and whilst he created the earth, He is not directly responsible for what goes on. The earth is a self sustaining biomass, and the elements while created by God are in a self perpetuating system. IF God intervened then there would be no need for FAITH in such extreme circumstances. You will find that thousands upon thousands of people will and are turning their hearts back to the Lord and seek Him as they realize that He is returning soon.

Faithie

[EricH]

I have a coworker asking questions about the end times. Shes a non believer however this whole huricane disaster and her watching it on the news had made her start to think. She asked if what she had heard is true that the bible speaks of natural disasters and wars etc in the bible before the end times and where it says that. I told her to read revalations. Wondering if anyone could give me scriptures that back up things happening now in the bible for her to read?

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Hesmylight

These kinds of situations tend to create "teachable moments" in folks lives. Rather than having her read revelations on her own, how about inviting her to study what the Bible has to say about the end times with you. Once you get her to agree, we could talk about some good study materials you could go through

[DaBronx]

Oh man... Sending a non-believer to read Revelation!! Yikes, that a tough book to understand!

OK

I'm with EricH... Also, the movie "The Apocalypse" with Richard Harris is a GREAT introduction to The Word...

It take place on Patmos with the Apostle John narrating his vision and has some wonderful parallels of the Four Horsemen and what is going on in the world today... Check it out together!