Are These the End Times?

All throughout the history of the church there have been many that have speculated and even predicted when the return of Jesus would be. Obviously even a casual glance at scripture makes it pretty clear no one knows the day or the hour of the Lord's return (Matt. 25:13) and so those that do predict dates have seriously compromised their credibility and should not be listened to unless they repent from that sin.
That being said it is also said stated in scripture that we will know the season in which Jesus will return. To be clear this is not meant in an extreme literal sense as in Spring, Summer, etc. Check out what Jesus said here in Matthew 24:4-8 Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, `I am the Christ, ' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains.
As we look carefully at what Jesus said here and look at the world we live in today it's looks pretty familiar. The 20th century was the bloodiest in history and that trend has continued here in the 21st century seems ready to go beyond anything we've seen so far.
We are also seeing many false teachers emerging on a daily basis as well as famines and earthquakes, tidal waves caused by undersea earthquakes. Jesus says though that these are the beginning of birth pains.
Well having three children and being in the delivery room for all three, I'm pretty familiar with how the whole birth pain thing works. My job while in the delivery room has always been to comfort my wife but also to keep track of the length and distance between contractions. When they get closer and more intense, the baby is getting ready for it's big arrival.
So as we look at the world and see the wars, rumors of wars, famines and every other calamity increase in frequency and duration, look up because it won't be long.
The real issue here is do you know Jesus? Have you surrendered your life to him fully trusting in him alone for your salvation. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6
If you haven't repented of your old life and put your trust Jesus, pray for God to reveal Himself to you, read His word and put your complete trust in Jesus as you never know when you will breathe your last breath.
If you're interested more in how the events of today are unfolding and how they line up with prophecy in scripture, check out this blog, http://joelrosenberg.blogspot.com/ which I also have listed with my links. Joel has written some novels based on end times prophecy in scripture which are amazingly accurate with what's happening in the world today. It's definitely worth giving it a look.
God bless you all,
Marc

Say What?

I just came across this article about this guy that has the opinion that in order for there to be peace, Christians need to basically let go of some of there beliefs like for example, the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Are you kidding me! If we do that we might as well throw the whole thing out then because if Jesus isn't Lord of all, he's not Lord at all.

Listen pal, if you want to preach some mamby pamby watered down wimpy Christianity, go ahead, but it aint happening on this end. Better yet, instead of highjacking the one true faith and one and only savior, why don't you try highjacking the Muslim faith and see how that goes over.

It just goes to show that there are so many out there that call themselves Christians that have absolutely no clue. Jesus said, my sheep hear my voice... I'm not sure who's voice this guy is hearing but it sure isn't Jesus'.

Check out this link for the rest of the story.