The ''End of Times'' were seen as far back of the time of the Apostles.....many prepared for the end of the world then.
The Apostles prepared themselves for the end because they so wanted to be with Christ....and thought that He was coming soon to receive them.
if we were to really listen to what scripture says, then we all would know that ALL will have an END,and when that takes place, is not known to
man.
We shall all die .....experience DEATH.
Scripture mentions that the Lord will return, but not as a Servant of Man, but as a Judge!
Prophet Habbakuk: Yet a very little while and He that cometh shall come and shall not tarry. In Phillipians (4:5): Rejoice in the Lord always, for
the Lord is at hand. St. John mentions in I John 2:18: Little children, it is the last hour.
And at the end of the Apocalypse, Christ Himself says, Lo, I come quickly. Amen.
And thrice blessed is he “who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is
near…” (Revelation 1.3).
Yes, there are many signs pointing to a gloomy future,but of that day no man knows.
Then there will be various signs, such as wars, famines, earthquakes, and all these are not the end but rather the beginning of the
tribulations.....
And as for being saved on some distant planet or teleported there...there is no MENTION of this in the scriptures!
What many should be doing is preparing that we do not get deceived by all the happenings in the world, that we forget God.
the Lord says: I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive (John 5.43).
I guess we should all be praying for each other, and try being alot nicer to all people ....for who are we to place judgement!
helen
(EDIT:forgot to finish sentence)
[edit on 7/16/2006 by helen670]