2012: The End – Part 1

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2012, Bible, doomsday, end, Jesus, Jesus Christ, mayan, Movie 2012, Nostradamus, prophecies

Of late I have been hearing news about the doomsday predicted to happen in 2012. And with the movie now released in theatres and running houseful, I guess people are going to get more anxious about the end in 2012. It’s fascinating how the media has been able to create such a hype and people in turn are acting really funny. Would you believe if I said one of my friends said he would buy a car now so that he wouldn’t have to repay his debt?? Looks like book sellers and movie makers have made enormous profits through these claims. The Mayans have become more popular now than ever in the history of mankind. Suddenly everybody seems to be browsing about the mayan calendar and don’t even get me started on Nostradamus. Man, this is driving me nuts.

But sometimes, it gets really interesting to catch the reactions of people. I hear unmarried people cribbing about not having enjoyed life with a partner, I hear mothers of young children cribbing how they would feel if they din’t get to see their child grow up. There is anxiety in people, “where would I be in December 2012?” seems to be one of the biggest questions in the minds of people. I can just laugh at those remarks. Even Christians seem to think that the world would end in 2012. Christians have started to believe in the Mayan Calendar more than the Bible. I for one, certainly do not believe the world would end in Decemeber 21, 2012. Why? Because of the words in the Bible.

Well, I do not believe in the Biblical prophesies just because it is there in the Bible, I believe in the prophesies of the Bible because of its excellent track record over the past years. Everytime I read Matthew 24:36-44, I believe more strongly that it is definitely not going to be 21 December, 2012.  Only God can tell the hour and day, no Mayan calander can ever predict the day. Mayans where good at astronomy but reaserchers themselves claim that the Mayans where definitely not talking about the end and that the Mayan prophesies are false. Even Mayans would be shocked to see such misinterpretations of their work. In fact, the Mayans seem to record dates beyond 21st December 2012.

And even if it would be 21 December , 2012, I would be more than ready for the end. Jesus said, the Son of God returns in an hour and day that nobody knows. Maybe the hour and day is tomorrow or 21 December 2012 or thousands of years later. The question now is, are you ready to face the end? Are you ready to meet the Son of God, Jesus Christ? If your answer is no, you may want to do some soul searching right away.

And yeah, do not buy a car assuming the world would end in 2012.

Third Temple Construction

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Antichrist, Christ, coming, construction, Messiah, Temple, Temple Mount

Though a bit delayed, here’s is a gist of the latest developments in the construction of the Jerusalem temple. I received a text message from one of my friends that the 3rd temple construction has started, denoting that Jesus is coming back soon. My reaction to the text message was, first Wow!, then it was Oh my God! and then it was Pheeeew! The ever anticipated temple construction has started. Here I would like to share the little info that I gathered after – well you guessed it, after running a Google search

The story in short:

1. Construction of the 3rd temple’s altar started on Tisha B’av, the 2nd temple destruction day, 31st July.
2. The 2nd temple was destructed almost 2000 years ago.
3. The work was started by The Temple Institute.
4. The Temple Institute has already built several of the temple vessels and the Ark of Covenant . They have built the Ark, that means they may not use the original lost Ark – you would know if you had seen the movie “Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark”
5. On July 31st, the Temple Institute laid the corner stone for building the altar.
6. They are planning to construct the altar and then move it to the Temple Mount, after the Temple is rebuilt.

You may visit the following links to get more information:

• The Temple Institute
• News

What’s the big deal about the temple? Well the construction of the 3rd Temple is associated with coming of the Messiah. Jews do not accept Jesus as Messiah (Christ) whereas Christians do. But both Christians and Jews alike believe that the Messiah (Christ) will come (again). The Bible prophesies many things that must happen before the true Messiah returns. One thing is the reign of the Antichrist who will exalt himself over the true God. He would sit in God’s temple and call himself God. Well, people believe it is the 3rd temple that will be center of the desolation prophesied in Daniel 9:24-27. Also read II Thessalonians 2:3-4. I have not spent a lot of time researching this topic, however, I certainly believe that the temple will play a critical role in our Lord’s return. I certainly believe that no one can predict the exact time and date when Christ will come, for the Bible says, He will come like a thief. Only God knows when He will come. But what can we all do till then?? With all these historic events unfolding, we can only pray and guard our souls, for it is written, many will be deceived by the Antichrist and the one who guards His faith till the end will join the returning Messiah.

May God give us the courage to stand strong and grace to join Him when He returns!

Signs Will Follow

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follow, miracles, Signs

“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” – Mark 16: 17,18 (KJV)

I love the advertisement shown for a mobile phone company. In the advertisement, a cute little puppy follows everywhere his owner goes. He helps his owner whenever in need. The ad is to symbolize that the mobile network follows you everywhere you go. When I read Mark 16 versus 17 & 18, I am reminded of something similar. Miracles follow us where ever we go. Sign follow us if we believe in Christ. Imagine about that for a minute. Miracles and signs follow you like a little puppy behind you. It faithfully follows you.
It is amazing how we often forget the gifts that God has given us freely. If only we realise the powers that Christ has given us through His death on cross, we can be mighty witnesses of God in this world. Let’s claim the gifts that God has given us and let us make use of these signs. To Christ be all glory and praise!

God Bless!