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Is this really the end of my world?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had many conversations with my congregation about the end of the world. While it's true that Scripture does speak of a time when Christ will return and bring an end to the present world order, I don't think it's helpful to focus too much on that idea. The Bible also tells us that the time of Christ's return is a mystery, known only to God. The idea that the world is going to end in some catastrophic event is not supported by Scripture. In fact, the Bible says that the present creation will not be destroyed, but rather set free from decay and destruction. This is a process that's already underway, and it will be completed when Christ returns and brings about a new heaven and a new earth. As Paul says, "The last enemy to be destroyed is death." This suggests that the end of the world, in the sense of the end of all suffering and pain, is very near. So, is this really the end of my world? I don't think so. As a Christian, I know that I live in a fallen world, but I also know that I have been redeemed and that my ultimate salvation is guaranteed. I can live with hope and confidence, knowing that the end of the world is not something to be feared, but something to be anticipated with joy.
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reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
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n t wright
revelation
ian paul
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walter martin
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