The
end of all things is near.
Therefore be clear minded and
self-controlled so that you can
pray. (1 Peter 4:7)
In
the last days, God says, I will
pour out my spirit on all
people. Your sons and daughters
will prophesy, your young men
will see visions, your old men
will dream dreams. (Acts 2:17)
I
tell you, on that night two
people will be in one bed; one
will be taken and the other
left. (Luke
17:34)
For
many will come in my name,
claiming, "I am he,"
and, 'The time is near." Do
not follow them.
(Luke 21:8)
When
you hear of wars and
revolutions, do not be
frightened. These things must
happen first, but the end will
not come right away.
(Luke 21:9)
Nation
will rise against nation, and
kingdom against kingdom.
(Luke 21:10)
There
will be great earthquakes,
famines and pestilences in
various places, and fearful
events and great signs from
heaven. (Luke
21:11)
But
before all this, they will lay
hands on you and persecute you.
They will deliver you to
synagogues and prisons, and you
will be brought before kings and
governors, and all on account of
my name.
(Luke
21:12)
You
will be betrayed even by
parents, brothers, relatives and
friends, and they will put some
of you to death.
(Luke
21:16)
But
not a hair on your head will
perish. (Luke
21:18)
By
standing firm you will gain
life. (Luke
21:19)
When
you see Jerusalem being
surrounded by armies, you will
know that its desolation is
near.
(Luke 21:20)
Jerusalem
will be trampled on by the
Gentiles until the times of the
Gentiles are fulfilled. (Luke
21:24)
On
the earth, nations will be in
anguish and perplexity at the
roaring and tossing of the sea.
(Luke 21:25)
There
will be signs in the sun, moon
and stars.
(Luke 21:25)
Men
will faint from terror,
apprehensive of what is coming
on the world, for the heavenly
bodies will be shaken.
(Luke
21:26)
When
these things begin to take
place, stand up and lift up your
heads, because your redemption
is drawing near.
(Luke 21:28)
When
you see these things happening,
you know that the kingdom of God
is near. (Luke
21:31)
I
tell you the truth, some who are
standing here will not taste
death before they see the
kingdom of God come with power.
(Mark 9:1)
No
one knows about that day or
hour, not even the angels in
heaven, nor the Son, but only
the Father.
(Matthew 26:34)
*Copyright,
2002, Brian Campbell (Permission
is granted to copy for personal
use only.)
