Prophesy is Important

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God Considers Prophecy Important

He put so much of it in the Bible.
Although prophecy constitutes a large part of the Bible, its importance is constantly downplayed by those who dismiss it as having no practical significance, that it can't be understood, or by those who object to it on the grounds that it is a "fad" that takes people's eyes off Jesus.

You cannot study Scripture without studying prophecy.

* Every fourth verse in the Scripture deals with prophecy.
* The coming of the Lord is a truth of such importance that it is mentioned 318 times in the 260 chapters of the NT (on an average of once every 25 verses).
* The only subject mentioned more frequently than the second coming is the subject of salvation.
* Paul mentioned the communion ordinance only twice in his 13 epistles and baptism only 13 times, but he mentions the return of our Lord 50 times!

Jesus Christ Is Coming Again
The Bible stands as a witness to the events unfolding before our eyes. Instead of trying to understand it all or finding rational explanations, you only need to rest at the Savior's feet and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart.

The last book of the Bible (Revelation) describes His return in graphic detail and the next to the last verse says,


"Yes, I am coming soon."


 

Is God Judging Our Nation?
In the wake of violent weather, natural disasters, and other calamities befalling mankind, some might ask, "What does it all mean?"
Many of the signs of His soon return we are witnessing are designed to wake us from our slumber. God does not pour out His wrath without first warning us.

Wake Up!
God wants us to know He will return. God's seeming delay in bringing about the consummation of all things is a result not of indifference but of patience in waiting for all who will come to repentance. God is giving us every chance to repent of our sin and return to Him. He is being patient with us because He wants everyone to come to repentance.

 

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. [2Peter 3:9]

The delay of Christ's return is related to the preaching of the gospel of the kingdom to the whole world. God wants everyone to hear the gospel and does not desire anyone to perish eternally (1Tim. 2:4). This does not mean that all will be saved, for if a person rejects God's grace and salvation, then he or she remains lost.

 

Spirit of Lawlessness
There is a pattern of lawlessness dominating our society today that throughout history was found in civilizations in the process of decline. It is a pattern evident in nations that rejected God's Word as ultimate authority in their lives and is a pattern prevailing in many Americans today.

Increase of Wickedness

 

Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. - [Matthew 24:12]

 

 

 

 

R. Stewart Braswell, Webmaster
Last Updated: 20 April 2012