The Truth About The Last Days, Antichrist, The Rapture, More.

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The Truth About The Last Days, Antichrist, The Rapture, More.
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The "end of all things is near."
We are living in the final stage of God's redemptive plan inaugurated by Christ's resurrection and
ascension.
Because of the nearness of Christ's return, Christians' behavior must reflect that reality. Hope for
the future determines the positive attitude of a believer who may be living in despair, persecution
and discouragement.
The early church lived with the belief that Jesus could come at any time. The lord is ready to come
at any time to judge the word. Each day His coming is delayed is another opportunity to serve
Him.
End time living that honors God demands four priorities:
PRIORITY # 1 I Must Think Clearly with Self Control So I Can Pray
Living in final days under persecution should not lead to pessimism, but to prayer. Last days
should not lead us to lazy dreams (1 Thess. 3:6ff) or wild fantasies.
According to 1Peter 4:7-11, we are to be clear-minded and self-controlled. Prayer is the greatest
resource to live out Christ's victory in tough times.Prayer during these times must be clear,
reasonable and sober communication with God.
PRIORITY # 2 I Must Excel in a Love for Others that Covers a Multitude of Sins
First Peter 4: 8 says "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of
sins."
This kind of love is called agape love. It means sacrificially giving to meet the need of others.
Unfortunately, there are many churches that do not have this love and they divide (split). This
church may not lose the presence of God, but they do lose their testimony within the community.
PRIORITY # 3 I Must Offer Hospitality to Others Without Grumbling
In the history of the early church, this may have involved opening one's home to welcome fellow
believers as overnight guests. This was quite common at the time because suitable inns were not
always available. In our time, it may mean something as simple as hosting a small group Bible
study. or inviting visiting missionaries to use a spare bedroom while they are home on temporary

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the Bible tells us to open our hearts and homes. This may be inconvenient, but we are to do it
without grumbling.
PRIORITY # 4 I Must Serve Others with the Gifts of Grace That I Have Received
First peter 4:10-11 says: ""Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
Everyone has at least one gift. Really. There are no exceptions. The job of a believer is to serve
others by faithfully administering God's grace in various forms. We are to trust that God will supply
the strength.
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The Truth About The Last Days, Antichrist, The Rapture, More.
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