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Originally Posted by Ohio
A year ago we joined Christians from numerous churches at the football stadium. So much talk about REVIVAL! "Revival is coming, we can all feel it." The Pastor took time beforehand to provide the scriptural basis. He used a couple OT verses to support the belief that a "great revival would soon sweep over the land."
Huh? If true, would not the NT clearly state such a prophecy? But what does the scripture say? Apostle Paul clearly states that before the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, THE APOSTASY must come. (2 Thess 2.3) The words in Greek are very specific. Not just "a falling away," like a backsliding, but "the apostasy," as a determinable phenomena.
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Recently I posted how
The Apostasy must come (2 Thess. 2.3) before the coming of our Lord Jesus. What would cause so many Christians to abandon the faith they once held dearly? The recent message by Nigel Tomes,
"The Sifting: Difficult Words & Dropout Disciples" based on John 6, asked the same question. In the section, "
Why do Disciples Depart & Christians De-convert?" Nigel made numerous explanations which are definitely valid considerations for
The Apostasy which may soon confront all of us.
- Unresolved doubts about the Bible
- Unanswered questions about the Bible
- Unanswered prayer
- Unfulfilled promises
I believe that it behooves us to prepare for such a coming trial lest we be caught unprepared and deceived. In the course of my travels post-LC, I have spoken many truths from the Bible which have caused push back and even expulsion from my beloved brothers and sisters. Two common eschatological themes which seem to permeate contemporary Christians assemblies are:
- A great Revival is coming soon. Who has not sung Robin Mark's "Revival"?
- All Christians will be Raptured Pre-Trib.
I have personally and publicly been told, "I don't plan to be here during the Tribulation. The Book of Revelation after ch 3 is not for us. No need to worry, we will all be taken to heaven. etc."
Many Christians have concerns about this, yet are stifled by their leaders. What if these promises are not fulfilled. Are not the children of God being set up for The Apostasy, a tragedy indeed? Remember in the Gospel of John chapter 6 the Lord started out with 5,000 followers and ended with probably about Twelve, one of whom was a devil.