In view of the recent Pandemic surrounding COVID 19 Virus, I have been stirred to put together a basic outlook for the Christian on the End-times. Jesus clearly taught “pestilence” or “plagues” would be one sign among many pointing to the coming wrath and salvation of God. There is so much ignorance and fear-mongering, I thought this exercise would help ground the Christian in a culture of readiness and preparation.
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This is certainly not an exhaustive study. I purposefully did not address the different eschatological views (parousia (rapture), pre/mid/post tribulation, a-millennialism, post or pre millennialism etc.). I believe it is critical for Christian communities to diligently search the Scripture to determine their view of how the end-times will unfold. Personally, I am a follower of Jesus who embraces a literal millennial reign of Jesus Christ from Jerusalem. There will be 7-year tribulation or Jacob’s Trouble. I embrace the rapture as the “blessed hope.” However, I am fully convinced that extremely difficult times are ahead for the global church as we approach the coming of Jesus Christ. Persecution and suffering will be on the rise for followers of Yeshua.
Regardless of your eschatology, we should all be able to agree on a “lifestyle” of the Christian in the end-times which is clearly taught by both Jesus and the Apostles. I believe if we embrace the Spirit of Jesus and the word of God we will be “in the right place at the right time and not the wrong place at the wrong time.”
The Apostle Peter taught we are living in the End-times (1 Peter 4:1-7). His teaching was based on the Mount of Olives Discourse found in the Gospels.
Peter (1 Peter 4:1-7) advocates several essential disciplines for the Christian and the church to foster while living with vitals relevance in the End-times:
1) Sober Minded Awareness & Prayer (v7)
2) Love & Forgiveness (v8)
3) Hospitality & Gratefulness (v9)
4) Stewardship of Speaking & Serving Gifts (v10-11)
5) Commitment to Glorify God (v 11)
I have chosen to focus on Mark 13 to create “a cheat sheet” for a quick reference how to cultivate a lifestyle of readiness for the events surrounding the last days and the glorious Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus teaches 12 Lifestyle attributes to prepare oneself for these difficult days and His Second Coming. Each “lifestyle” pattern is the response to a “trap” which needs to be avoided.
[Note: The Alliteration of “P” for each Lifestyle focus]
Use this “cheat sheet” to pray through on a regular basis. Click Below…
If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. (1 Cor.16:22-23)
I loves these P’s. So helpful and easy to understand. Thank you so much for Pouring out your heart for the saints !!!! It is a total Pleasure to serve God with you!!!