Michael37 Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Servant Followers: 21 Topic Count: 241 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6,946 Content Per Day: 3.27 Reputation: 4,869 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/05/2018 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/23/1954 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I periodically encounter Christians who are convinced Christ will return in their lifetime. That's OK as long as they don't give me an earbashing on the subject. Those who do emphatically advise me that Christ will return in their lifetime usually do so with a list of reasons and an earnest expectation that tends to to mark them as somewhat intense, even fanatical, in my estimation. Of course I agree that as Christians we are to be ready for Christ's Return, that it is to be regarded as imminent, but as for being convinced it will happen in my lifetime, I'm just not that sure, and the record shows many in history have set dates, and been convinced of His Return in their lifetime only to be proved wrong. I came across this obviously defunct claim at the link below: Quote: Jesus will return on March 5, 2014! The Date Jesus Will Return is Finally Revealed! (redeeminggod.com) If you enjoy satire you might want to read the article. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,053 Content Per Day: 6.54 Reputation: 9,015 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Yup…related to this is the constsnt looking at current events, news, etc. and being obsessed with it. Far too many make it their living. I am convinced it is a distraction. Watch, Occupy and Trust. I was talking with a brother about this yesterday and we were connecting all of the conspiracy theories to it…the reset, plandemic, etc. Its a dark place to set up shop….unhealthy…spritually. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post B-B Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,974 Content Per Day: 2.25 Reputation: 1,636 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/03/2021 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Alive said: the constsnt looking at current events, news, etc. and being obsessed with it. F Yes… I agree (Personally, I keep abreast of Satans shenanigans on a need to know basis only. ….He is forever prowling around like a roaring lion. ..nothing new under the sun…) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-B Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,974 Content Per Day: 2.25 Reputation: 1,636 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/03/2021 Status: Offline Share Posted May 14, 2022 53 minutes ago, Michael37 said: Of course I agree that as Christians we are to be ready for Christ's Return, that it is to be regarded as imminent, but as for being convinced it will happen in my lifetime, I'm just not that sure, Yes..I agree 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtay7123 Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 88 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/18/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted May 14, 2022 Every day we are getting closer to his return, but we are not supposed to know ( nor can we know ) the day of his return. I believe it will be within the next 50 years ( I believe that is supported by scripture ) but that doesn't mean I know the day or even year. Regardless I think the point is not try to figure it out, but to make sure each day is meaningful and for his glory. Live each day as if he " will " come back today. Eventually you will be right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starise Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 13 Topic Count: 279 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 13,083 Content Per Day: 9.76 Reputation: 13,562 Days Won: 149 Joined: 08/26/2020 Status: Offline Share Posted May 14, 2022 This usually isn't an opinions based argument "just because". There is the small matter of details such as Israel reuniting as a nation and the timetable often associated with it. Whether we will live to see the final outcomes is anyone's guess. We are told to be vigilant and watchful. For anyone who has been around awhile it is clear some of those prophetic words are coming to fruition.Knowledge is increasing,people are running to and fro,men's hearts are growing cold overall. I feel that we are getting much closer in looking at those birthing pangs. Christian persecution is said to be higher now than it has ever been. So called conspiracy theories aside, I have concluded we must be getting close in looking at only the bible. How anyone could conclude there haven't been many recent changes that seem to be ramping this up is interesting. How bad does it need to get before we see it? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Adams Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 25 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 9,606 Content Per Day: 3.97 Reputation: 7,795 Days Won: 21 Joined: 09/11/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Starise said: How bad does it need to get before we see it? If we do some reading of early Roman and Greek events, we might see that it was so horrible that we just cannot even talk about it. It was inhumane in an epic sense. It was so very nasty that I doubt many can read of it without feeling quite sick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,053 Content Per Day: 6.54 Reputation: 9,015 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Justin Adams said: If we do some reading of early Roman and Greek events, we might see that it was so horrible that we just cannot even talk about it. It was inhumane in an epic sense. It was so very nasty that I doubt many can read of it without feeling quite sick. Yup….history has been far worse and I am not at all convinced any current events have anything to do with prophecy especially as it relates to the nation state of Israel. He ducks for cover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilohsfoal Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 153 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5,881 Content Per Day: 2.47 Reputation: 330 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/22/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted May 14, 2022 My bet is most people won't realize the time before it happens. I expect it will be like the days of Noah. Everyone going about thier everyday lives. Then all the sudden the rains came and took them all away. That's what happens when you don't pay attention. Pay close attention. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starise Posted May 14, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 13 Topic Count: 279 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 13,083 Content Per Day: 9.76 Reputation: 13,562 Days Won: 149 Joined: 08/26/2020 Status: Offline Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Justin Adams said: If we do some reading of early Roman and Greek events, we might see that it was so horrible that we just cannot even talk about it. It was inhumane in an epic sense. It was so very nasty that I doubt many can read of it without feeling quite sick. I believe the difference is we have more things "clicking" into place as foretold. Atrocity,cruelty and violence have always been with us I agree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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