Many people - even Christians - do not think Bible prophecy is that important and they are oblivious to the end times signs we see happening in the world today. To me and many others, Bible prophecy is not only exciting (since we are now living in the prophesied last days), but it is also a reason for hope and rejoicing to know that Jesus Christ the Savior will soon return to take true believers to be with Him in heaven. It makes you want to shout for joy !
Yet even some preachers do not study Bible prophecy. One has said that "Bible prophecy is a distraction that no one should spend time studying." Hard to believe he said that. Many lost souls have been saved by prophecies, knowing that Jesus could return at any minute. It has put a sense of urgency in them to not delay putting their faith in the Savior; they do not want to be left behind to face the horrors of the 7 year Tribulation that follows the Rapture of the Church.... true believers. Remember, however, to be saved takes faith and belief in Jesus Christ, not fear of the Tribulation time.
Following is a 29 minute video by Christinprophecy.com with 3 notable scholars discussing various questions people have concerning the importance of Bible prophecy.
For those who do not watch the video (but you will be blessed if you do watch it) below are some facts worth noting from the video:
1,239 Prophecies are in the Old Testament
578 Prophecies are in the New Testament
These make a total of 1,817 prophecies.
8,352 verses contain prophecy.
Amazing ! Many scholars say a third of the Bible is prophecy. One, Gary Stearman of prophecywatchers.com, thinks that ALL of the Bible is prophetic, and in a way he is right, if you really think about it.
Yes, Bible prophecy is very relevant !!
The main thing is to read and study God's Holy Word and pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). If you do that, you will grow closer to the good Lord and you will develop a strong, close, personal love relationship with Him. He wants to fellowship with you. He loves you.
But to fellowship with the good Lord means that you need to be born again (John 3:3). Believe with all your being that Jesus is the Savior and that His shed blood at Calvary can wash your sins away and thereby wipe the slate clean. He took your place on the cross so that you could have eternal life if you but believe that He is the Savior, the Christ. Have faith and turn to Him in repentance and in heartfelt prayer for forgiveness. Repent means to forsake your sinful life and never go back to it. You will learn to love the Lord with all of your heart and soul and you will not want to disobey Him. Draw close to Him and He will draw close to you. (James 4:8).
"Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little; Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him." - Psalm 2:12
"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure." - 1 John 3:2-3
" ....... worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." - Revelation 19:10b
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by Me." - John 14:6
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