“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.” 2 Timothy 3:1
March 31, 2023
As the times darken with spiritual and moral conditions declining, there is a tendency to speak of these as the last days. However, the last days were actually inaugurated by Christ’s first advent and will be completed at His second coming. The Scriptures tell us that we are to expect a deteriorating condition in the professing church. As the time of the appearance of the Antichrist gets closer, as well as the conditions that will exist in the Great Tribulation, the events of such a time will cast their shadows across the age preceding the Rapture of the Church (2 Thess. 2:3). Christians are to be discerning and watchful in times like these (1 Jn. 2:18-27; 1 Thess. 5:1-11). An increasing departure from biblical truth with many having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power (2 Tim. 3:5) will make times difficult. There are dangers facing Christians. False teachers will deceive many. Are you on guard? True followers of Jesus Christ are to strengthen themselves in the faith (2 Pet. 3:9).
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“Come Lord Jesus! Until you do come, keep me living in sober intoxication with what your Word teaches from Genesis to Revelation.”