I think we should pay attention to it but our main focus should be on God himself,this is not to say that we cannot have a good deal of focus on it I myself study the end times out of interest not really because I am trying to figure out when it all goes down or how it all goes down. but I do think God wants us to not be ignorant of the prophetic happenings and to look for and recognize the signs. though more often than not it's not that people aren't looking for the signs it's that they are looking for them and see what they want to see not what God is really showing.
Should we be focused on the End of Days?
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Then in your view we need to focus on it.
I admit looking forward to the trouble, it comes natural, makes me think "When you see these things come to pass, look up for your salvation is near." Looking forward to, "Look up." Our purpose, "Seek first the Kingdom of God." For God to shake heaven and earth so that the things that can't be shaken may remain." We hear His Grace is sufficient, and we have the Grace we need, when we need it. This morning woke up hearing: You need to humble yourself. I am presently thinking how "He gives His Grace to the humble."
I admit looking forward to the trouble, it comes natural, makes me think "When you see these things come to pass, look up for your salvation is near." Looking forward to, "Look up." Our purpose, "Seek first the Kingdom of God." For God to shake heaven and earth so that the things that can't be shaken may remain." We hear His Grace is sufficient, and we have the Grace we need, when we need it. This morning woke up hearing: You need to humble yourself. I am presently thinking how "He gives His Grace to the humble."
Hello Blain,
By focusing on end of days, we are focused on God, because He told us to be watching and anticipating his appearing. It is the fulfillment of the Lord's promise to come and gather us to take us back to those dwelling places that he went to prepare for us in the Father's house. Paul referred to it as our blessed hope and to comfort one another with those words. And Peter said that we should be looking forward to that day and speed its coming.
Why should we just do one thing or another? Why can't we believe in the One whom He sent, Jesus Christ and love one another, be eager to do what is good, while at the same time looking forward to His promise to come and take us home. Why should we have to pick and choose?
By focusing on end of days, we are focused on God, because He told us to be watching and anticipating his appearing. It is the fulfillment of the Lord's promise to come and gather us to take us back to those dwelling places that he went to prepare for us in the Father's house. Paul referred to it as our blessed hope and to comfort one another with those words. And Peter said that we should be looking forward to that day and speed its coming.
Why should we just do one thing or another? Why can't we believe in the One whom He sent, Jesus Christ and love one another, be eager to do what is good, while at the same time looking forward to His promise to come and take us home. Why should we have to pick and choose?
We should be "busy doing evangelizing, praying, helping those who are lost", engaging in good works, and fighting the good fight of faith. For the Christian, the coming of Christ for His saints can happen at anytime. But there are several parables to remind Christians that they are stewards of their time, talents, opportunities, and abilities. Which would leave little time for idle speculation.
Personally I do not understand the "tribs"; it may be the end of "days" may not be. But but what I do iI do understand may be the end of my days or yours, or whoever's. The Bible says there is a day in which a man shall die. Did you read the obituaries today? It was the end of their days!!!!! So yes, we need to evangelize and help people who are lost everyday. It just might be the end of their days and your family member, fried, stranger might be standing before G-d facing eternity in heaven or a devils hell!!!!
I was saved at the age of 20, just a few months after the birth of my first child.
What I suggested in the OP was things I believe are important for us to be doing for the lost, unsaved, unbelieving people.
Also in my OP I used the word "totally" focused, which to me means being focused on the End of Days while neglecting the here and now.
I think we should be watching by faith (trusting God not seen ) like Noah not knowing the day or the hour . When the rain came it did not take over Noah as a thief in the night... it did take him by surprise but not as a thief in the night like it will to the unbeliever, the naked ones, not clothed with the righteousness of Christ.
He will come as a pleasant surprise in the twinkling of the eye to the watchers. No one knows the exact time.
He uses the word last day or the day of the Lord, just as it was for Noah. Redemption for Noah and His family, final judgement day for those not clothed in His righteousness.
1Thessalonians 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
He will come as a pleasant surprise in the twinkling of the eye to the watchers. No one knows the exact time.
He uses the word last day or the day of the Lord, just as it was for Noah. Redemption for Noah and His family, final judgement day for those not clothed in His righteousness.
1Thessalonians 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
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Focused on the end day help us to life a Holy life and shifting our earthly focus, almost like what Paul say
colosians 3
3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
colosians 3
3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
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Why should we focus on End Times? What does it give you that ignoring it wouldn't give you?
Preparedness? Nope! The whole Bible teaches us to follow God and to accept his will in us, so that is prepared for anything, not just one particular moment that may or may not happen in our life time.
Really? What is it about End Times that is such a great need?
I see studying it as a waste of time.
Preparedness? Nope! The whole Bible teaches us to follow God and to accept his will in us, so that is prepared for anything, not just one particular moment that may or may not happen in our life time.
Really? What is it about End Times that is such a great need?
I see studying it as a waste of time.