Behold I make all things new! New heavens and new earth because the former things have passed away (Rev. 21:4-6).
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready” (Rev. 19:7).
1 Uncompromising End-Time Now Triumph states that people are becoming increasingly preoccupied with the end times. Of course, many of the signs mentioned in the Bible are happening with more and more frequency. So even those who don’t necessarily follow the Bible are paying attention.
In the news we are bombarded with scenes of war and rumors of war; all kinds of disasters – famines; earthquakes; and moral decline in the family and traditional institutions that upheld the society. Not to mention the myriad of diseases and many are untreatable and incurable.
People want to have the knowledge. They want to be able to make informed decision about their course of action or inaction in preparing for the end-time.
This post will look at the one pivotal sign of the end. It will show you how to reject fear related to the other signs. And live with joy and confidence as you anticipate Jesus’ glorious return. Since the old order of life will come to an end and the new order will emerge to replace it.
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph: Table of Contents
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph: What’s the End-time
The image shows some of the negative signs such as war, disease and destruction. These should indicate to us that the end is fast approaching. free.messianicbible.com
If you have ever pondered the question of the Sign of the Second Coming of Jesus, and the End of the Age, you are not alone. Even Jesus’ disciples asked him these very same questions. Listen, The disciples came to him (Jesus) privately, saying, tell us when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world?” (Matt. 24:3).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph informs you that the the term end-time applies to the era of Jesus’ first coming to earth. And to the events that will precede his second return to earth and the end of this world order. Also, it includes how people have lived and will continue to live during these periods.
At his first coming to earth his role was suffering servant. He came to suffer and die on behalf of mankind. So that we would have forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God, the Father. Isiah, the prophet made the prophetic declaration, “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed” (Isa. 53:4; Matt. 8:17).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph determines that Jesus’ second coming is to rule supreme as king over all the kingdoms of the world. For “the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever. He shall be called “King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Rev 11:15; Rev. 19:16). As believers we look forward to his righteous rule with great anticipation and joy.
1 Uncompromising End-Time Now Triumph: What’s the End-time Triumph?
The gospel – the good news about God’s free salvation to humans. It includes the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus on behalf of humans. It provides forgiveness of sins and eternal life to all those who believe it.
Certainly, the End-time Now Triumph is the gospel!
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph agrees that while Jesus gave many negative signs in his discourse, it was the spread of the gospel that will usher in the actual end. Here’s the record: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matt. 24:14).
We err greatly, if we do afford the gospel its priority and significance. It is to be esteemed with highest priority and acclaim. Jesus said, people are in error because they do not know the Scriptures nor the power of God (Matt. 22:29). This is because whatever God promises in the Scriptures, he has the absolute authority and ability to accomplish it. He brought everything into existence through his all powerful and living words and his omnipotence.
Most definitely, The gospel is highest priority to God. As it was accomplished at great cost to him! When you receive the gospel, God imparts his own nature to you as his child. Born again of God and not by human procreation.
Indeed, the gospel is the power of God. “For the gospel is the power of God unto salvation to all who believes” (Rm. 1:16). It is the power of God to transform lives from the inside out. And to confer the gift of eternal life now and forever.
It is also the wisdom of God. God’s wisdom surpasses human understanding. For the message of salvation seems foolish or weak to the people of the world who value human intelligence and world philosophy above all else. But “since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he used the foolish preaching of the gospel to save those who believe” (1 Cor. 1:21).
God’s wisdom is superior and different from human wisdom. Here it is contrasted. “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength” (1 Cor. 1:25). And the spiritual agents who influence human rulers and events were ignorant of God’s plans. For “the rulers of this age did not understand the wisdom of God, and if they had, they would not have crucified Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of Glory” (1 Cor. 2:8). Surely, then the crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God’s secret plan to save the human race. These rulers were unwittingly carrying out God’s plans. This is the wisdom of God.
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph tells you that the gospel is universal. It is the means by which God choose to offer his free gift of salvation to all peoples of the world. It is the living and abiding word of God. Therefore. it cannot be compromised or corrupted even though people may seek to do so. They will utterly fail.
“Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth – to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the springs of water” (Rev. 14:6-7). Here it is called the eternal gospel. The unchanging plan of God to restore the love relationship with us.
The gospel will continue to be preached until Jesus’ return. It is urgent. It’s proclamation is not to be dependent on people’s eloquence. Rather on the demonstration and power of Holy Spirit (Rm. 14:17).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph advises you that It is a now gospel to prepare people for the end time harvest. God is not slow concerning his promise, but is not willing that any should perish. While humans may be slow to carry out their promise or not trustworthy in doing so, not so with God. For it is impossible for God to lie. (2 Pet. 3:9; Heb. 6:18). He is a promise keeper. Completely honorable and trustworthy. 5 SHOCKINGLY SIMPLE IMPOSSIBILITIES FOR GOD: KNOW?
The gospel is an invitation to people to receive God’s free offer of salvation. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life” (Rev. 22:17). God does not want anyone to live without him. He made you for love relationship with himself.
Here’s a prayer to believe and receive the gospel: You can make it your own as you read from the bracketed Scripture.
Lord Jesus I believe you came down from heaven and died for me. I believe that God raised you from the dead. And I now confess you as my savior and Lord. I believe this in my heart and confess it with my mouth. Thank you for saving me and giving me your free gift of eternal life . Amen. (Rm. 10:8-10).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph: What are Some Other Signs?
The image shows “wonders in the heavens and the earth; blood and fire and pillars of smoke , the sun turned into darkness and the moon into blood” (Joel 2:30-31).
Jesus pointed to a number of other signs that would precede his return. 1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph presents some of them:
- Wars: “And you will hear of wars, and threats of wars, but don’t be alarmed. These things must happen but the end is still to come” (Matt. 24:6).
- Cosmic Wonders: Changes in the sun and moon. “The sun turned into darkness and the moon blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord” (Joel 2:30-31).
- Global Conflicts: “Nation will rise against nations, and kingdom against kingdoms.
- Disasters: There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
- Diseases: Epidemics impacting large people groups.
- Moral failure: Moral and ethical values will decline giving rise to all kinds of evil.
- Lack of love: Jesus said, “because wickedness will increase the love of many will grow cold.” And the Holy Spirit explains that, “in the last days terrible times will come. For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy ,unloving, unforgiving…lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” (2 Tim. 3:1-4).
- Increase in False Prophets: False teachers and teaching will increase.
- Persecution: Christ followers will experience increased harassment, oppression and persecution for the sake of the gospel.
- Increase in Knowledge and Travel: Explosion in knowledge and travel will be evidenced. Technological advancement makes knowledge and travel easily accessible.
- The sign of Noah: As in the days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Lord be. Noah the righteous man, obeyed God’s instructions. He built the ark to save lives during the flood. His warnings to the people fell on deaf ears. They continued in their revelry and disobedience until the relentless flood destroyed them. (Matt. 24:37-39; Gen. 6:9-22).
- The Sign of Lot: As in the days of Lot so shall it be at the coming of the Lord. They were living their daily lives in rebellion and disobedience to God’s laws. They were not conscious of imminent danger until the fire rained down and destroyed them. (Lk. 17:28-37; Gen. 19:1-29).
- The Great Tribulation: “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be” (Matt. 24:21).
- The sign of anti–Christ: “You have heard that the antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the last hour has come” (1 Jn. 2:18).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph: How to Have Confidence
Be steadfast in faith in God; and in his words. “Be steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Cor. 15:58).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph states that In the light of all these terrifying signs it is easy to become fearful. But the believer in Christ has no need to be afraid. When these things are coming to pass it is a sign that his return is getting closer and closer.
Jesus said, “when these things (the signs) begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws nigh (Lk. 21:28). And we look forward to his glorious return with joy and renewed hope. For “at that time they will see the Son of Man (Jesus) coming in a cloud with power and great glory” (Lk. 21:27).
How To Have Confidence:
- 1. Remain steadfast in faith. Faith in God and in his promises. ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6). To “be steadfast” means to be unwavering in your commitment to God despite negative circumstances.
- 2. Feed on his words daily. For people shall not live by bread alone but by every word from the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4).
- 3. Meditate on his words: Meditate on the words day and night so that you will have good success in your life. (Jos. 1:8).
- 4. Confess the words of God: Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. (Ps. 19:14). Confessing the promises allow them to be accomplished in your life.
- 5. Guard your heart: Guard your heart with all diligence; for out of the heart are the issues of life. And “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good person out of the abundance of his heart brings forth good things by his speech” (Prov. 4:23; Matt. 12:35).
- 6. Love: We love God because he first loved us. The two greatest commandments are of love. Because God is love. And whoever abides in love abides in God. Love is the greatest. “Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength’ and the second is similar, ‘love your neighbor as yourself.” For love fulfills the law. (Matt. 22:37-40; Rm. 13:8-10).
- 7. Thanksgiving: Continually give thanks to God for his love and kindness in sending Jesus to be your substitute. And to give you eternal life – joy, freedom, peace, guided by the indwelling Holy Spirit. “Always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, the Messiah (Eph. 5:20).
- 8. Freedom: “It is for freedom that Jesus has set us free.” And “you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” For “whom the Son sets free is free in reality” (Jn. 8:32-36; Gal. 5:1). Freedom from doubts, fears and unbelief. Freedom to love God and neighbor. Freedom from oppression, affliction and every evil; Freedom to live in confidence, faith, hope and assurance. “For the just shall live by faith. And serve God without fear (Rm. 1:17; Lk. 1:74).
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph: Conclusion
In conclusion, 1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph shows you that the eternal gospel is the end time triumph. It is the good news, the only means provided by God for the salvation of humans.
The end-times is designated as beginning from Christ first coming. And covers the time and events taking place just before his second coming.
The gospel is the good news of God’s love for humanity. His love is demonstrated by sending Jesus from heaven to die for the sins of humans. And to be resurrected on the third day to show his mighty power over the grave and death.
1 Uncompromising End-time Now Triumph assures you that faith in Jesus’ words, life, death and resurrection allows a person to receive forgiveness of sins. What’s more it provides reconciliation with God and eternal life. This is the second birth which is not of human sexuality but of God.
Jesus gave a myriad of frightening signs to look for before his second coming. But the pivotal sign that Jesus says will usher in his return and the end of this age is the proclamation of the gospel to all nations . It will be proclaimed by Jesus followers, and by angels.
You can live in confidence amidst all the turmoil that will come upon the earth prior to his return. The list shows you how to live in assurance, hope and joy as you await his glorious and spectacular return. For God promises to make all things new.