It is my sincere, biblical opinion that we are closing in on these last days. Lawlessness is everywhere and condoned by the army of Satan. Yes, these mayors, governors, legislators, and even police are all firmly deceived to do Satan’s bidding. When billions of dollars or property can be destroyed, 47 people lost their lives, police headquarters and vehicles burned, and yet no one is charged or arrested!!! It is hard to say this is not the beginning signs of the end of time.
Let us continue where we left off last time. The Coming of the Son of Man is introduced by Jesus in Matthew.
Matthew 24:29 And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from the heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
This will not be missed nor misunderstood. There has never been a time like this and never will again. This will signal the end or the terrible tribulation and herald the return of our King.
24:30 And then the sign of the Son of Man shall appear in the heavens. And then all the tribes of the earth shall mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of the heaven with power and great glory.
24:31 And He shall send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.
This is the great gathering that so many have written about, preached about, and taught about. But if you remember what Jesus said in Matthew 13, you will identify this as Jesus coming with His army to defeat Satan. His angels will gather us as we all meet Him in the air.
24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree. When its branch is still tender and puts out leaves, you know that summer is near. 24:33 So you, likewise, when you see all these things, shall know that it is near, at the doors.
Everyone in Israel would probably have known when all about fig trees. It is something you could see unfold in front of your eyes.
24:34 Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass until all these things are fulfilled.
Now to the passage that keeps many in confusion. But, there is a very easy to understand explanation. This generation are those He is speaking to about those who will be alive when He returns. When they see the signs mentioned, they will see the end as well, i.e. not pass away.
24:35 The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but My Words shall not pass away.
Jesus is the Truth, God is Truth, His Word is Truth, and we have inherited the Spirit of Truth, all eternal truth.