End of Days

So the other day I was watching Big Questions (or something like that) and the question was something like 'is the end of days imminent?'. This was from a Christian perspective with them talking to Christians of various beliefs and sceptics to oppose. I was cringing when the arguing was going on but also when they weren't answering the question that Nicky was asking them which was what will happen after Jesus comes back? They kept sidestepping it and trying to explain what is happening now is corresponding to what is foretold will happen before Jesus' imminent arrival. One of the sceptics then put them all down on the basis that we don't have a time scale or date as to when this will happen. The answer to that is no one will know. Jesus says in Matthew 24:36 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father".

My response to all of this after a little thought is why does it matter? Why do we need to know when this will happen? Do people want to know so they can do all the things they want to? Or so they can grow stronger in their faith or actually become Christians? Because in all honesty, not that I don't want more people to become Christians but, no. There are plenty of ways to prove to people that God and Jesus exist already you just have to talk to someone and ask. And when you get to heaven you won't care if you didn't do everything you wanted to because you will be with God and nothing else will matter. The second coming will be set in stone just like any other death so nothing can change it. People get deadlines at school and work and don't meet them so why do  people think having a deadline for the second coming will change anything. Christians shouldn't respond by false prophesying for the sake of these sceptics either as they will suffer for it. I believe people should work to help today and live for God, or however else they wish to live, and not be focussed on the end of days as it can distract you from your true mission which as a Christian is to make disciples but not through fear for your life.

I hope this helps a lot of people if you would like to talk about becoming a Christian I can direct you to right people who can help you better than I think I will.

Lotty

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