We all know we are living in the end of time.  The events around us define where we are in bible prophecy.  Where do you say we are considering the events in the middle east?
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The Fourth Seal  –  The Beasts of the Earth\n\nWe are witnessing the decline of the earth’s environment and resources, a prophetic fulfillment of the Bible. \n\nAt the Fourth SEAL, one-fourth part of the earth is to be destroyed before we move forward to the next Seal events (Re.6:7-8 below). \n\nOnce the one-fourth part is destroyed, we will move through the SEAL events, followed by the Seven TRUMPET events, and, finally, the Seven Last PLAGUE events.\n\nWhen the world faces acts of terrorism are we not facing beasts of the earth (Re.6:8, Jude 1:10-11, Titus 1:12, 2 Pet.2:11-13 below)?\n\n\nRe.6:7And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.\n\nRe.6:8And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him.  And power was given unto them over the FOURTH PART of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.\n\n\nBeasts of the Earth -\n\nJude 1:10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. \n\nJude 1:11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain (1 Jn.3:12, Matt.13:38), and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.\n\nTitus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.\n\n2 Pet 2:11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.\n\n2 Pet.2:12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;\n\n2 Pet.2:13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;\n\n\n\n\nPat (ndbpsa ©)
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You know, people have thought they were in the end times since the beginning of time. They think just because there's problems in their era that it's "the beginning of the end" and the apocalyptic prophecies of the Bible are so vague and general that they can be applied to just about any generation. Most of you are probably way too young to remember the Christians during the Cold War going nuts because they thought that Mikail Gorbachev was the Anti-Christ, the mark on his head was the "Mark of the Beast", he rose to power from the east (Eastern Europe), blah blah blah. If you know the book of Revelations, what leads up to the rapture, and know even a little bit about the Cold War era then you can connect the dots and see the similarities.\n\nRight now, Iran is thumbing their noses at the US and UN, the world community has told them to stop making nuclear power and they've said "No".\n\nI do not believe for one second that President Bush will try to fight a war on 3 fronts, he was doing his dead-level best to avoid a conflict with North Korea (which he did) and he's been going through the UN and letting them deal with Iran so far. He's playing this one right, only difference between Iran and Iraq is that the world community knows for a fact that Iran is developing nuclear power that could be turned weapons-grade.
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That's a hard question to answer.  Christians are generally split when it comes to the teaching of the Rapture.  Some Christians interpret a verse in Thesselonians to mean that there will be a rapture, while others (myself included) believe that Christ will return one more time, and one more time only...and when that happens, that's it.  There will be no second chances.\n\nHowever, even those who believe that the Rapture will occur believe that it has not occurred yet.  So, therefore, a logical answer to your question is, we're somewhere BEFORE the beginning of Book One.
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I'm quite impressed by all those quoting the Bible. I mean, really, without wanting to get into any religion-mocking. It actually is impressive as it is not the thinnest of books... \n\nAnyway, as for the question, no, I don't think that oil will be the reason for the world to end. More like a supernova that is our sun in a couple of millions of years.
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Well...as for the first part of your question.....pertaining to the Spiritual...I can give you my observations...( as to the really deep parts of your question, involving string....I haven't a clue! ;~)\nSo...Spiritually speaking and thinking...I truly believe that we might be close to something earth shaking about to happen....There has always been a "war' between good and evil"; however; it has been escalating, and intensifying at an alarming rate. We certainly don't know dates, or times, but really look around...world events, weather patterns, wars, illnessses, spiritual problems, evil, lack of caring for other humans and animals, ....etc...Just look at all the sad and bad news!!
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Now, just why are you so concerned about what God might, or might not do in the future? Did not Jesus say to stop worrying and to seek first the kingdom and God's righteousness? "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." \n\nIs it necessary for you to know how John's prophecies will work out, or when? Why is the outcome for other people filling your mind when the big issue is, "Can I glorify God today?" If you spend each day considering how to honour and praise God, he will take care of your future. \n\nThe book of Revelation is all about The Big Picture - what's going on back-stage, behind the scenes of this troubled earth. When we're taking part in life we see and understand little, and with frightening speed, it's time for us to leave the stage of earthly life. Revelation comforts believers as they have their eyes lifted up and away, to see how God defeats the powers of darkness. That's his job. Make the most of each day and trust in God for the future. Now, why don't you turn to Matthew chapter 5 and get your feet back on terra firma?
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Ever since Jesus left the planet people have been saying that the end of days are upon us.  In 1000 AD everyone was praying for the world not to end, as if the numerical 1000 year or so after christs birth he would end it.  Anyways, christians go on and on about the world ending soon.  I don't know why they should even dwell on it.  All they have to do is be the best christian they can be and do as they bible says and stop trippin!
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yes i do but that is difficult to put into words. Many prophesies have already been fulfilled and so i could quote them and what is left, whihc is really not much.....jesus said to watch for him and be ready.....example, the parable of the 10 virgins.... some were ready and some were not.. I think the rapture is something that is spiritually discerened for those who are watching....and waiting...the ones who are watching and waiting feel the immnence. The ones who aren't do not notice anything unusual. In the past year or two, when I askd the lord about what I would live on when I retired since I don't make much money, he responded, Don't worry, you won't be here. I will be 56 this year. I was planning on retiring at age 60 in 4 1/2 years...The official age for retirement is 65.  I am assuming I will either die by then or the rapture will occur...I do not have any major illnesses so its makes me wonder...
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aha ahaha!\nthe rain falls on the just and unjust alike.\nin other words, no... we are very evil, though.\nand yes, Revelation is a good book to read about the end times, though you may not want to go diving in before you understand the background of it (read the rest of the bible)
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well for starters the so called rapture is a non event ,it will never happen.and nobody  knows what hell is like,those books that you are quoting are just fiction because if they were real then they would be the first to go and come back to talk about it,,please dont be fooled they just want to sell books.
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Sorry... but God's word is plain about the end times... no one knows and if someone says they know, they are not to be believed. It's going to come like a thief in the night and you aren't going to know even a second before it happens!\n\nWe all know it's coming... but will you be ready when it does?
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If I remember right, the middle east somewhere.  But even in the times that was written that was no great stretch.  The middle east, all the way back to biblical times, has been a hotbed of strife and war.
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gosh it seems like a lot of people are pretty skeptical about what you are saying but i am in agreement with you.  now i am not very knowledgeable on endtimes prophecies but i would not be completely surprised if Jesus' second coming were to occur in this age.\n\nWith that said, it is not for us to predict or prepare for the exact date of Jesus' second coming but every day we should live as if it were the last.
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I don't believe the bible is foretelling the future.  Rather, it tells us that we are invited to be with God eternally in the future and shows us how.
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It's all TRUE.  We were made aware of this over 10 years ago.  It's all coming to pass.  This is how the world will be taken over.  Only those who are raptured at the Lord's return will be saved from the worst of it.  Thanks John
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No.  The Bible says at the end of time, the Earth will be as it was in the days of Noah, when people's minds thought of evil continually.  So yeah, things are only getting worse.  Hopefully, Jesus won't wait too much longer.
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Could be soon if things in the middle east don't cool down a little.  No man knows the time.  We know the signs, and it looks close.  The main thing is to be prepared.