End Time Prophecy
What did Jesus, Daniel, Ezekiel, Paul, and John teach about the end-times?
Introduction
People are often hesitant to read Bible prophecy. In a similar manner, countless experts of the Christian faith have declared that a person should study the 65 preceding books in the Bible first—before attempting to comprehend the prophecy written in the last book, titled “Revelation.”
However, this does not match the attitude of the Apostle Paul. He routinely spoke about the end-times to the church in Thessalonica. This group had limited instruction. But to these new believers, Paul packed two letters full of end-time information. For example each chapter in his initial letter, called 1st Thessalonians, ends with a reference to the end-times.
By conducting business this way, Paul endorsed the teaching of end-times prophecy as an everyday topic. Paul was blunt in his expectation that people learn, and be able to recall end-time principles. Paul asked about end-time principles, “Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things?” (2 Thessalonians 2:5)
The value of understanding end-times prophecy is infinite. When our excitement is high—so is our commitment—and our ability to make a difference. Believers need passion in our relationship with God. We need to be on the edge of our seats, leaning forward, and paying attention.
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Here is a simple concept: when you can see the battle, it becomes impossible to remain complacent. Remember September 11, 2001 when over and over again, you saw tapes of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center? When you saw a ruthless enemy attack, your attention on the battle became focused.
On September 10, 2001, the United States was subtly under attack as terrorists quietly moved into position. There was little passion within the United States that day simply because no one could see that the battle had already begun.
In a similar manner, the reading of end-time Bible prophecy puts those who understand on the edge of their seat. Upon seeing the ongoing spiritual battle—we become passionate for God.