We, if you want, "are living heaven on earth." The New ... Jerusalem.
To paraphrase Gandhi, Be the change you want to see in the world.
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2007-01-12 02:58:29 · 8 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Biblically, the "New Jerusalem" will be a whole lot better than this.
But, to continue what you started, "the generation that sees these things coming to pass will not pass away from the earth, without the coming of Jesus Christ."
He will not come quietly, or secretly. Read the story carefully, and you'll see that it hasn't happened yet.
But, as it says, disbelief, violence, destruction, hatred, will be widespread. Like today. And all the signs have been given.
Israel returning to her homeland may have begun the last generation. How old are the people who were alive to see that event take place?
As Jesus told His disciples, "When I come - let me find you working."
2007-01-12 03:14:15 · answer #1 · answered by guitar teacher 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mat 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
c. Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place: What generation does Jesus mean?
i. It cannot be the generation of the disciples, because they never saw Jesus return in glory as described in Matthew 24:30. It is undoubtedly the generation that sees these signs. These events and Jesus’ return won’t be on some 1,000-year timetable, but will happen in succession.
d. Up to this point, Jesus has given an important outline for end-times events.
There will arise catastrophes and persecutions, but those in themselves are not the sign of the end.
There will arise a pivotal sign: the abomination of desolation.
When the abomination of desolation appears, there are warnings to Israel to flee after the abomination.
On the heels of the abomination of desolation comes great tribulation, and cosmic disturbances.
In culmination, Jesus Christ will return in glory to the earth.
2007-01-12 03:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or to paraphrase Hume, we should act so as to make actual our ideals.
Incidentally, though, "Jesus" was NOT talking about "us." It's perfectly clear to anybody who's actually read scripture that Jesus taught, and his disciples firmly believed, that the End of Days would occur within their lifetimes. The joke is that it didn't, but people continued to believe it was imminent throughout all the ensuing centuries, and something like 40% of adults in America today STILL believe that the Apocalypse is due any day now. It speaks volumes for human disingenuity.
2007-01-12 03:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If more folks would practice the Golden Rule, (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you), this world would be safe, secure and free from the strife and turmoil that we have in Iraq, Somalia, and Washington.
2007-01-12 03:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sailinlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screw Gandhi, the nutters want Armageddon, how 'bout "no"
2007-01-12 03:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean. i belive heaven and hell are here and now, depending on the state of mind of the individual percieving the world....
2007-01-12 03:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
What exactly is your question?
2007-01-12 03:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by JDJ34 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What??
2007-01-12 03:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋