Tuesday, May 13, 2014

In The Last Days....

Friends, it is important for me to write to you daily, if possible, to bring you to scripture showing you where we are in these last days. The biblle tells what the signs of the end, the last days are (read in your bible Matthew 24; Mark. 13; Luke 17 and 21). Jesus commands His followers to discern, or know, the signs, that we may prepare and be ready for the next event on God's timeline - The RAPTURE!!! I will be leading you, guiding you through the time we are living, and helping you to be ready when our Saviour comes to claim His bride (the church, saints).

Before we get into today's entry, I encourage you to read, study, the bible verses I include and refer to, daily. Share this with your friends and unbelievers, that we all are informed, that none shall perish, NOONE GETS LEFT BEHIND!!  I will be your pastor as you may (and please do!) respond, like, pass on these posts. Ready? Let's begin by first discerning these times, shall we?

''This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come, for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof, from such turn away.''  2 Timothy 3:1-5

''Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves. Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections, for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature. And likewise, also, the men leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust, one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly; and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.  And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to dothose tthings which are not convenient. Being filled with all unrighteousness, unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity, whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, spiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unplacable, unmerciful, . Who, knowing the judgement of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.''.  Romans 1:24-32

''Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived, neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionists, shall inherit the kingdom of God.''.  1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Perilous is defined as difficult, threatening, or dangerous. We live in a society, a world, whereby people are determined toward unrighteousness (eph 4:22; Dan 12:10). We are surrounded by every form of media, radio, TV, internet (accessible anytime anywhere,  via cell phones, computers/tablets, etc.) newspapers, and so on.  These sources of connecting to the world around us, and the world connecting to us, are saturated with vulgarity, perversion, violence.  As we read above, not only are people chasing and enjoying such sinfulness, they are trying to pull Christ's saints into that way of living.  When we don't approve of or refuse such we are pressured, attacked, persecuted. We are hated, despised, for doing what is good.

As God's chosen, sealed (eph 1:14) children, we are to influence children to be good, decent people so that they may grow in Christ and become good and responsible, respectful adults.  Rather,  children are growing up in a society where doing so would negatively affect their self esteem (pride). We are not to esteem ourselves, we are called to esteem others. The bible states clearly that disciplining children (spanking, scolding, etc.) will neither hurt nor kill them,  rather they will learn to do what is right. Teaching them the word is part of growing kids too. No discipline at home --> no respect at home --> no respect in society. Bad kids with no discipline, instruction, boundaries, control grow to be adults behaving as such. Remember, by withholding a proper upbringing your doingg. More harm than good to your child[ren].

Just a few clarifying terms to help you better understand these mentioned sins, which are separating you from God if unrepented of.
     Unholy and Wicked - Profane, no regard for decency or shame.
     Without natural affection - Homosexuality
     Truce breakers - Do not keep promises.
     False accusers - Slanderers.
     Incontinent - Without self control, ability to discipline oneself; ''if it feels
                             good, do it!"
      Fierce - Untamed, savage, brutal.
     Traitors - Betraying others for ones own gain.
     Heady - Reckless, rash, acting without rational thought.
     High minded - Puffed up, thinking too much of oneself.

Friends, see 2 For 5:17 regarding having a form of godliness. This is the Christian who professes God with their mouth yet does nothing with it, not acknowledging Christ.  As a believer, you will stumble and sin at times (1 In 1:8-10) but if one is truly saved, s/he won't seek to or wallow in sin as they had in their ''former'' life (1 Jn 3:9). As saints, we are commanded to avoid, or turn away from such people turn away (matt 7:21). Ask yourself if each person in your life is building you up (in the faith) or creating stumbling blocks (1 Cor 15:33). You must, if you are going to be counted worthy at His coming, separate from all wickedness/wicked people (2 Cor 6:17; Ro 17:17; Phil 3:14-15).  While there is but a short time before he arrives to rule (rev 6:1-2) you must honestly understand and declare Antichrist is coming (1 Jn 2:18). There are many antichrists in the world today, but the one who reigns throughout the seven years of Tribulation, is about to appear.

What can we do? Meet here daily for wisdom, instruction, guidance and biblical teaching. We, as believers, shall meet here in fellowship, to encourage, grow, and prepare for life in the last days and beyond, one another in Christ Jesus. Preach the gospel unto all the earth, and then the end shall come (Matt 24:14). ALWAYS be looking up and watching for Jesus, He is coming soon in the clouds to gather His church (1 Thess 4:16-18;1 Cor 15:51-52).

So, I leave you for today with a picture of next events- (1) A Pre-Gog/Magog Battle, (2) The Rapture (3) Antichrist Rule/Tribulation.  It is important that you understand, by reading above, that as the bible describes the last days, we are in those times. We need to establish a relationship with our Heavenly Father (if you're not a believer - see Romans 10:9-10,13; John 3) and walk ever closer with Him if you are a Christian. The time is short, we are the FINA generation on earth before Christ comes. We will see the return of Christ! Are you ready?

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Pastor Aaron Mathews
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