THE END OF TIME
by Kevin V.
Rutherford
Many religious people stir up excitement in gullible followers by telling them “the end is near.” Books are sold and false prophets are made rich from such bold proclamations. The end of time may come soon. However, we do not know when that day will be (Matthew 24:36, 42, 44; 25:13). Paul said, “…the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night”. (1 Thessalonians 5:2) A thief does not tell you when he is coming. The thief does not give you warning signs and say “when you see the signs, know that I am coming.” The thief comes unexpectedly and so too shall the Lord.
While we cannot know the time when
the Lord shall return, we can know that He is coming. When He ascended into heaven two men in white
clothing told the disciples Jesus would come again (Acts
When Jesus Christ does return He
will “descend from heaven will a shout,
with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God:” (1 Thessalonians
At the end of time Jesus Christ
will also judge mankind. We are told
that we must repent because Jesus is coming to judge the earth (Acts
Mankind will not always be on this earth. Things will change (2 Peter 3:4ff.). They will change when Jesus Christ returns. At His coming there will be a resurrection and a judgment. In addition the earth will be destroyed (2 Peter 3). We cannot know when that day will come so must simply make sure we are ready (Matthew 25:1-13). Are you ready for the end of time?