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Doomsday
Doomsday
Predictions
How should a Christian react
to all the doomsday predictions out there?.
In the
1950’s the world feared it was on the edge of a nuclear apocalypse.
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Near the
turn of the century, there was worldwide speculation about Y2K and the possible
end of the civilized world as a result.
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More
recently, a pop culture stir arose over the end of the Mayan calendar in
2012.
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At
present, there is discussion in Christian circles over the appearance
of blood moons, supposedly also a sign of catastrophic events.
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How,
then, should a Christian respond to doomsday predictions and related news
events?
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From a
Christian perspective, our first reaction should be to take a deep breath and
relax.
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At some
point in time, this world is going to end (2 Peter 3:10).
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Christ
will return at the time He is prepared for (Revelation 19:11-13; 1
Corinthians 15:51-52).
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And yet,
every single person on earth is a split second away from a personal doomsday,
right now (Psalm 39:5).
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Heart
attacks, wars, accidents, and such can bring us face-to-face with our Creator
more readily than a global catastrophe (James 4:13-15).
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Whether
the end times are right around the corner or a long way off, we are called
to be prepared, not panicked .(2
Corinthians 6:2.
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The vast
majority of doomsday predictions are pure speculation, myth, or uninformed
hysteria.
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Even the
Mayans did not think of their calendar cycle as predicting the end of the
world.
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Computer
experts were not the ones pushing the Y2K panic.
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And
virtually no Christian theologians think that the current blood moon
phenomenon is a major indicator of any particular event.
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As with
other fads and crazes, the discussions are driven by poor reasoning and even
worse facts.
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A
born-again Christian can be confident in his salvation and trust in God to
handle everything else, too (Matthew 6:25-34).
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We are
told that it is possible to read the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3).
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But also
that it is impossible for any person to know for sure when the end times will
really occur (Matthew 24:36).
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Rather
than focusing on dates, disputes, and rumors, we ought to concentrate on
bringing the gospel to as many people as possible.
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The ship
is going down, but before we worry about how and when the end will come,
we need to get more people into lifeboats and life jackets!
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Are you
struggling with a big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play
out?
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Why not
talk to the God of the universe and let Him work in your behalf?
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He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way you
should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
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Ask God
to show you what to do. Pray the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You.
I receive Your free gift of salvation.
Please forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my
Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for
my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.
I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my
Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall
call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and
the Life, and no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord
of my life. I thank You that you have given me eternal life, and according to Your
Word, I am born again and I am now a child of God.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is
in me now to help me do Your will for the rest of my life. I surrender my life
to You. I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
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If you have just put your trust in Jesus Christ, you have
been born into God’s family.
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As a spiritual baby, you need to grow by feeding on God’s
Word – the Bible (1 Peter 2:2).
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You must have a good modern translation Bible and begin
prayerfully reading it. Start in the New Testament, such as the Gospel of John
or Paul’s letters to the Ephesians.
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As you read, ask two questions: “What are You, Lord?” “What do You want me to do?”
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Also, you need to join a Christian fellowship where the
Bible is taught and where God is truly worshiped.
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God bless you as you begin your new life with Him!
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Your oil of joy for mourning
Soaks me, makes me new
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Bow my knee to Your glorious throne
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Consume my total being
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Your oil of joy for mourning
Soaks me, makes me new
Soaks me, makes me new
And
I will go to Your secret place
Bow my knee to Your glorious throne
Have Your way in my heart, O Lord
Have Your way
Bow my knee to Your glorious throne
Have Your way in my heart, O Lord
Have Your way
I
need You, Holy Spirit
Fire to my soul
Consume my total being
Jesus, take control
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Consume my total being
Jesus, take control
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