[Comparison of Bible Doctrine] When and what are the signs of the 'last days' recorded in Matthew 24?
"Last days doesn't mean the end of the earth. It means the end of the corrupted Christian world, the time of the harvest."
= Shincheonji Church of Jesus, The Temple of the Tabernacle =
The meaning of the word of last days means the end of the world. That's why people claim now that the swine flu, the coronavirus, the massive tsunami and earthquakes that are occurring frequently are the end of the world. If all kinds of diseases, natural disasters and wars happening in the world are a sign of an end, when, where and how many of these disasters must come for Jesus to come? The claim that the last days in Matthew 24 is the end of the earth by various disasters is an arbitrary argument which was interpreted literally without knowing the true intentions or plans of God which was hidden in metaphors.
Matthew chapter 23 recorded the case at the time of the First Coming of Jesus when Jesus came for the first time and the place where the incident took place was Jerusalem in Israel.
On the other hand, Matthew chapter 24 is a prophecy which describes the events of the Second Coming of Jesus. In Matthew chapter 24, Jesus said the Temple of Jerusalem shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. The disciples who heard this asked when shall these things be and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world. The content of Matthew chapter 24 recorded the answer of Jesus to this. In addition, the scene of the incident of Matthew chapter 24 referred to the Temple of Jerusalem in verse 2. So it does not happen around the world. An event happens in the temple. Jesus said to take heed that no man deceives you. And then, there are wars that for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom and famines and earthquakes in diverse places. And all these are the beginning of sorrows.
A target of the war is a kingdom of God which is denomination of chosen people of Spiritual Jerusalem and a kingdom of devil Babylon which brought down Jerusalem. With this doctrinal war, the destroyer became to stand at the Temple of Jerusalem where God exists and the temple became fallen. So Jerusalem became a place where iniquity shall abound and far from righteousness. There was a spiritual famine without the word of God which is a spiritual bread. The reason why he there was an earthquake was because the chosen people of God's tent were being seduced and shaken.
And with this kind of trouble, darkened and fallen sun, moon and stars in Matthew 24:29-31 is spiritual, not physical when looking at Genesis 37:9-11. The sky with the sun, moon and stars symbolizing the chosen people, Jacob's family means a tent where the chosen people of God dwell. In a world that became such a spiritual night, there will be a harvest which Jesus came with the angels to gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other with a great sound of a trumpet. At this time, his elect is the first fruit born of the word of truth.
When something like this happens, to let us know that the Son of Man is at the door, a sign was given to the believers who are waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus. The end of the world is the time of the harvest. The time of the harvest means the end of spiritual Israel which the churches, the shepherds and the prophecy ends meaning the end of the Christian world. It doesn't mean the end of the earth. This is the true testimony of last days. At Second Coming of Jesus, Jesus comes as a thief in the night, harvest believers which is the wheat with the angels, seal them and create new kingdom and new nation of God. Through the promised shepherd like a faithful and wise servant, the meat in due season is given by the sound of the trumpets which is the word of revelation. And there is an event to gather.
"Earthquake, volcano, abnormal temperature, outbreak of unidentified epidemic, end of the world / faith of the end of the world, all you have to do is live a good faith"
= Existing Denomination =
Presbyterian Pastor A
People say this age is the end of the world. Abnormal temperatures occur. Also, there are earthquakes and volcano erupts. The weather is getting crazier. The ozone layer has been destroyed. Pollution is getting worse. Strange diseases have occurred. So, now is the end of the world. It is important how to live wisely at the end of the world.
Presbyterian Pastor B
There is a claim that Jesus comes again and makes Korea an advanced country and becomes a headquarters country. But when Jesus comes for the Second Time and all the history of the world comes to an end, why do we need an advanced country, a headquarters country and turning evils into blessings? No one can be perfect about the end of the world. Everyone knows partially and gradually comes to realize.
There are three certain answers to the end of the world and the Second Coming of Jesus. All you have to do is believe this. First thing is that Jesus must come again. This is the conclusion of the book of Revelation. Second thing is that no one knows about the times and the seasons. Third thing is that therefore you have be awake.
You must do what you are supposed to do when Jesus comes for the second time. Even if Jesus comes at midnight tonight, we have to do what we have to do in the afternoon. I have to wash the dishes, take care of my children after school, and come home from work and get ready to sleep. Just because Jesus is coming, you must not get ready for bed. All of this is a blessing from the Lord to us. Jesus believers are the one who is ready always. We just have to live faithful lives.
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