8 Compelling Reasons Why: Christ Is Coming "Very, Very Soon"

`How To Be Prepared For History's Greatest Event`

The evidence for the soon return of Jesus Christ is overwhelming. It could be any moment. One scholar lists 167 converging clues just in the last few years of this millennium. The following are eight:

Israel's rebirth. As Jesus prophesied, the Jews were scattered during the Jewish-Roman war of A.D. 70 (Luke 21:24). Also prophesied to occur before Christ's return, the nation of Israel was miraculously reborn on May 14, 1948. Israel is called "God's time clock."

Plummeting morality. Studies show a shocking breakdown justs since mid-century (2 Timothy 3:1-4).

Famines, violence and wars. Like birth pangs that intensify, Jesus said that the days just before His coming would see increased famines, violence and ethnic wars, a clear picture of our planet (Matthew 24:6-8). One of six people on earth suffers from hunger. Violence is epidemic and a study of wars since 500 B.C. shows a recent, dramatic increase. Of 82 world conflicts since just 1990, all but three have been civil or ethnic.

Increase in earthquakes. A recent study shows a dramatic increase in worldwide earthquakes, just since the decade of Israel's rebirth. Like increasing birth pangs, in the 1940s there were 51 above Richter 6.0; the 1950s, 475; the 1980s, 1,085; and in the 1990s at the current rate, a projected 1,540 (Matthew 24:7).

Explosion of travel and education. Two key conditions described about 2,500 years ago for the Second Coming are that "travel and education shall be vastly increased" (Daniel 12:4, Living Bible). In all of history, the vast increase in travel has come just since mid-century with the explosion of both ground and air transportation; in education, with the advance of science and computers.

Explosion of cults and the occult. Counterfeit spirituality is everywhere with cults and false christs (Matthew 24:24), psychic phenomena, spiritism, Satan worship, witchcraft, nature worship and the New Age movement (1 Timothy 4:1). What is a cult or the occult? See FREE REPORTS below.

The New World Order. Increased centralization of world financial and political power is a prelude to the soon-coming world power system in the hands of "Antichrist," who will be the incarnation of Satan and who will deceive most of the world (Daniel 7-12, Matthew 24:15, Revelation 13). Increase in both apostasy and faith. The Bible predicts in the last days, "A form of godliness, although they have denied its power" (2 Timothy 3:5). Today many churches deny the eternal truths of Scripture and power of the Holy Spirit, replacing them with ungodly, temporal and "politically correct" values. But also, a prophesied outpouring of God's Spirit is causing hundreds of millions worldwide to come to true faith in Christ in record numbers, virtually unnoticed by the media. The "Angel Factor" As an angel announced Christ's First Coming (Daniel 9:20-25; Luke 1:26), there have been recently reported visits from angels saying, "He is coming very, very soon." For a fascinating free, detailed account of two verified incidents, see below. The Escape Plan Christ will soon come and rescue His people from the approaching "Great Tribulation" (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). He will later rule and bring peace on earth-after He judges the world and every person (Matthew 25:31-46). God's judgment is, indeed, coming on a world in rebellion. He cannot deny His nature. His attributes of perfect holiness and justice demand judgment for sin, of which we are all guilty. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). The result of sin is death, or separation from God. "For the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). Wages are something we earn, or deserve. But "God is love" (1 John 4:8). Is "love" in conflict with "judgment"? Answer: God's wisdom reconciled the dilemma-The Son of God would take all our judgment upon Himself! "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). To escape God's judgment, we each must receive His free gift of forgiveness and love, "But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). A gift is something we do not earn, or deserve. How to receive Him In any gift exchange, there has to be giver and receiver. God has already given us the gift, His Son; now we must receive Him. "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). We receive Him by faith. "For by grace you have been saved through faith: and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast" (Ephesians 2:8,9). We receive Him by personal invitation. (Christ speaking) "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him" (Revelation 3:20). Do you hear His voice? The following is a suggested prayer: "Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross for my sins to save me from eternal death. I open the door of my life and receive you as my Savior and Lord. I give you my life. Help me to be what you want me to be. Amen." FREE REPORTS Write for three exciting, free reports: (1) "Seven Incomparable Benefits of Trusting Christ," (2) "Angels Announce Christ's Soon Return," and (3) "What is a Cult or the Occult?" Send a self-addressed, double-stamped business size envelope today to: Christ's Soon Return P.O. Box 1464 Bloomington, IL 61702-1464 You have our sincere pledge that your name and address will never be used for funds solicitation, sold, or used for any other purpose. This ad paid for by a concerned private contributor. No group is represented. CLIP, COPY AND SHARE WITH OTHERS! Christ's Soon Return Last Updated Thu Feb 17 15:02:13 EST 2005 Web Page by Charles Cheshier

`How To Be Prepared For History's Greatest Event`

`The "Angel Factor"`

`The Escape Plan`

`How to receive Him`

`FREE REPORTS`

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