What did Jesus warn us of the coming end of the age? What would be the signs? What will happen to those true believers who are alive at that time?
Matthew 24:3-8 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" And Jesus answered and said to them, "See to it that no one misleads you.
"For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many. "You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.
Many false preachers, apostles, and even some who proclaim to be Jesus will be everywhere. Even today there are 13 men who claim to be the second coming of Jesus Christ. Sadly, many believe them.
24:9-14 "Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. "At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. "Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. "Because lawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold. "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.
Haven’t we seen some of this in our cities and states over the past months? Turn in your neighbor if he isn’t practicing social distancing. That will be minor compared to when true Christians will be hated and betrayed. If our leaders can circumvent the constitution on simple medical grounds, what could cause them to round up Christians? The Roman Catholic Church did that throughout most of its history. Nazi Germany did that to both Jews and Christians who spoke out against this great atrocity.
"This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.
People will do anything to save their lives, find safety from fear and terror, and to enable them to live their lives in relative, although shrinking freedom.
Will you endure to the end?