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What does it mean that the seal and the other plague or necessary condition has not yet been met to start the final battle . I am so worried about all the oil spills and unususl weather snow storms floods wildfires and terrorism . This world frightens me. I am age 59 and I wonder if there is something useful I can do to help the earth, or world we live in .I think trumpet is the other term I don't understand. Is the world coming to an edd now? How do we know this.
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Jesus said that "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
No One Knows the Day or Hour. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only." (Matthew 24:35-36) Since the time of Jesus's first coming, people have been expecting the word to end but, as he said, we can't know.
The world is a frightening place. The only way to successfully make it through it is under the direction of a sovereign, all-knowing God. If we know Him then we can trust Him to take care of us. We have the promise "that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28) The key here is to know and love Him.
If I can help you know Him personally, please send a follow-up message. If you want me to direct you to someone near you who can provide that assurance, please let me know your city.
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| Comment | I would have liked a more detailed explanation of the terms I had asked about, but somehow anyway I feel a sence of relief because I do have some sence of trust that everything will work out okay .My only issue with the answer is how do we know for sure that all the sayings attributed to Jesus were really said by Him .Thankyou for taking the time to respond to me. I do really appreciate it. Leslie | ||
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Using the Bible as my primary source and references in support of it, I am willing to answer questions on subjects from the Old and New Testaments. My faith is based on biblical Christianity and fundamental views from the Bible. I cannot answer questions about specific sects or religious organizations nor can I address religions outside biblical Christianity. As a Christian for nearly 40 years, I have studied many aspects of the Christian faith. My particular interests are in creation and the natural processes of the world around us and how they fit with the biblical record. I believe that all Scripture is inspired by God. I believe that there are no contradictions in the Bible and that the Bible is complete in telling us as individuals how we should relate to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit; our purpose on earth; and how we should live. Greek lauguage study has helped me gain additional insight into the New Testament but most of my reference work is done in English and, to a lesser degree, German.
Experience
Personal Bible study over the years, lessons delivered in Sunday School settings and messages during organized services, and leading Bible study series have prepared me to be comfortable addressing questions from others.
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Formal study includes Greek language. I am a layman without a theological degree. Training has come from sitting under the ministry of excellent Bible teachers for my entire adult life, personal study, and selected courses. Secular educaitonal background includes an undergraduate engineering degree, graduate work in engineerign and business, and advanced courses in business and theology.
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