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Its the sign of the times. The more chaotic the world gets, the more it is proven that God is real and God is in control as he told all, a long time ago by the way, this would happen.  In fact in the past 2011 years since man has kept track of time, Is it not interesting that only in the past 110 years or so, so many biblical prophecies have come true. To be able to see around the world live. Automobiles, planes, radio, satellites, and lets not forget the internet to mention a few. Here are a few scriptures for example. And as you read them just think of recent news like natural disasters and the economy problems...Think of your own life, the kids rampant sexuality, general moral decline...

2 Tim 3:1-5 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof; from such turn away."

1Tim 4:1-3  "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."

vs. 4-5 "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused if it be received with thanksgiving; For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."

Possibly the best scripture to illustrate with modern day examples may be Matthew 24.  It is long but it's the parallel gospel to Mark 13.  It's also Jesus' own answer to his disciples' question of when Jesus will return....

Matt. 24:3-14  " And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?  And Jesus answered and said unto them, 

Take heed that no man deceive you.  For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall decive many.  And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.  For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.  All these are the beginning of sorrows.  Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.  And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.  And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.  And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.  But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.  And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."

We DO NOT want to offend anyone, particularly people seeking to be good and seeking to understand the meaning of Jesus Christ. However ask yourself... Is this not, or Does this not sound like modern day Christianity? I mean look how many hundreds if not thousands of Christian churches existing today yet they can't agree. In fact it is hard to find one not lead by a man. The title pastor,  profit, and apostle seems to go to the head of the man or woman allowing that title to head their name. God bless them for their intentions, the pure heart ones that is, but if it's true "For many shall come in my name, -  and shall decive many."  Then it is a very dangerous place to be. Anthony has had a lot of reservations to do this for the same reason. Anthony would tell you to research the facts for your self believe no man. Pray and ask God to reveal the truth to you directly with the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus. God responds to all with a pure heart. Try it!  Don't just follow blindly and be deceived. Ask your self, ask God; are newer Christian beliefs like for example 'The Rapture' true?

Interestingly this prophecy, Matt. 24, can be found in other places like Mark 13...

Mark 13 "AND AS he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God  created unto this time, neither shall be. And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken."

And then there is...

2 Peter 3:3-4 and 8-9  "Knowing this first that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."  and "But beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."

Here's something to consider as a closure...

Jude 1:24-25  "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever.  Amen."
 

That's why now! Dear Lord be with us all.