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NASB | Matthew 25:13 "Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. |
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Matthew 25:13 "Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come]. |
Bible Question: By all the things happening in the world as well as society is the world pretty soon comming to an end. |
Bible Answer: It does seem that the stage is set for the soon return of Christ. When that day comes it will be a glorious day (Titus 2:13). However, the Scriptures say that no man knows the day of the hour when the Son of man will return. There is much strife and confusion today. Therefore many people think the tribulation must be soon. But, many people thought World War II would be the end of the world. Still others thought WWI signaled the end. Throughout history many have thought that that Christ would return within their lifetime. Thus far, all have been wrong. Does this mean Christ will not return soon? No, of course not. But it does mean that we must be careful not to set dates or state categorically that He will return within a set time period. We really don't know. Personally, I believe He will return soon. All prophecies have been fulfilled that are necessary to set the stage for the tribulation period. But I'm not a date-setter. It must also be emphasized that our focus is to be on the return of Christ, not the end of the world. I hope His return is soon, but I don't know for sure. God bless In Christ, koinekid Upholding Scriptural Accuracy, Integrity, Immutability and Relevancy: Working towards the glory of God and the salvation of man |