Why Do So FEW Ministers Teach End Times Bible Prophecy ❓️

Once again, I heard Martyn Iles state that we are not in the End Times, nor does Jesus even wish us to look into these things.

Martyn Iles YT Short we are not meant to know if we are in the End Times

Martyn refers to,

"Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority."

(Acts 1:6-7)

Of course, Martyn takes these verses completely out of context because the disciples aren't actually asking about the signs of Jesus's Return. Jesus hasn't even ascended into Heaven at this point yet. What they want to know is if He's about to set up His Kingdom on earth and conquer the oppressive Roman Empire.

But just a couple verses later it says,

"After he [Jesus] said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

(Acts 1:10-11)

The belief  we should not be studying Bible Prophecy is also held by his former Answers in Genesis boss, Ken Ham, who  has an abnormal fixation on just the first 11 chapters of Genesis and who, like Martyn, thinks it could be THOUSANDS of years before Christ's return. Both men even refer to those of us who look into these things and consider them with the derogatory label "End Times Junkies".

(Charmed, I'm sure.) 

But they are NOT alone in this belief. Many Ministers and Bible teachers completely ignore this topic and even discourage their Church members and followers from studying Eschatology (End Times Bible Prophecy) at all.

Now when God gives the prophet Daniel his End Times vision he is told,

"But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.”

(Daniel 12:4)

But note, it is only "until the time of the end", the words are to remain sealed, which is why Daniel is referred to so much in the book of Revelation, because God wants us to know it's time to open ALL of End Times Prophecy and study it, including but not limited to Daniel.

(NOTE. Eschatology accounts for close to 1/3 of all the Bible and is found throughout BOTH the Old and New Testaments)

But when we arrive at the last book of the Bible, Revelation, which describes FUTURE events it says,

"Then he [Jesus] told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. "

(Revelation 22:10)

So why is Bible Prophecy so absent from our pulpits?

Several Reasons:

🔴 Ministers and Bible Teachers simply aren't educated on the topic. It hasn't been taught in recent years in most Seminaries and Bible Colleges.

Pastors want to look knowledgeable and aren't going to give sermons and lessons on things they don't know about.

🔴 They may actually be False Prophets (aka Wolves in Sheeps Clothing) and actively trying to deceive us in order to rip down the church.

"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons."

(Timothy 4:1)

🔴 They may be part of the End Times Apostate (Falling Away) Church whose love for Jesus, and subsequently others, has grown cold.

"Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."

(Matthew 24:12-13)

🔴 Or they might be fulfilling  Prophecy itself by being Last Days SCOFFERS.

 "Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.  They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

(2 Peter 3:3-7)

Note, in all these cases, they follow their own evil desires and wickedness ABOVE following Jesus.

Let's get practical.

What should you do if you are stuck with a Church Leader who refuses to talk about End Times Bible Prophecy?

Let's see what the Bible has to say. 

'Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them."

(Ephesians 5:6-7)

Also, 

And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll."

(Revelation 22:19)

Only you, with the guidance of Jesus, can decide whether to leave a church, because it is NOT something to be done quickly or lightly.

Consider first ☝️ that Jesus might wish to use YOU to help open up this topic for others in your Church, because I guarantee OTHERS are looking around at these crazy, evil times and desiring to know what God says about them too.

But regardless if you stay or leave a church, YOU 🫵 must look into these things for yourself, with daily Bible Reading and alone time with Jesus. He desires us to know them, and He will DIRECTLY reveal them to us through the Holy Spirit.

God doesn't  want us to be frightened when we see these unprecedented things happening,  but  He wants us to know He remains in complete control and is Sovereign over it all.

Also, for us to take heart because Jesus's return IS imminent.

"He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."

(Revelation 22:20)

I hope I've encouraged  you as I strive to bring you,

The Truth with Love, 

 Always Laura-Lee 

PS. One final word to the Pastors and Preachers I mentioned briefly before. The ones who don't preach Eschatology because they weren't trained in it and, perhaps, didn't realize until now just how important it is.

Don't hesitate to tackle this as a subject just because you're not all-knowing about it. Admit that to your congregation, then simply state, 

"But Jesus wants us to know these things, so we are going to open up His Holy Word, ask the Spirit to give us wisdom and discernment and learn them together."

Jesus will honor this with His Revelation blessing, 

"BLESSED is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near."

(Revelation 1:3)

BTW. This promise isn't just for Ministers. It's for EVERYBODY. 

(May you all be greatly blessed by reading it as I have for 46 years.)

Link ALL of Matthew, chapter 25 - Three Biblical Parables of the End Times 

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HERE'S YOUR TREAT FOR SCROLLING TO THE BOTTOM ☺️

A 1995 musical Flashback. 🎶

 LIVE LIKE I'M LEAVING

by East to West

"I want to live like I'm leaving

Like Heaven is in view

Live like I'm leaving

I will be evidence of You

Through the shadows of my past

Through tomorrow come what may

I want to live like I'm leaving

Just like I'm leaving today."

Before I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Another day is over in my Canadian time zone and I'm heading to bed, but before I shut down and sign off I have to say this AGAIN!

 For FORTY YEARS I've been watching for the literal return of Jesus Christ, but I have not spoken out because the signs around weren't completely accurate yet. But now it's not just probable within my lifetime, it is IMMINENT at ANY moment of ANY day (or night). And I am NOT the only one who sees this and it's not merely because of the Coronavirus. All the events happening around us were written down exactly and precisely in the Bible thousands of years ago. But the millions of us worldwide who believe the Bible is true are shocked to see how FAST Bible Prophecy is being fulfilled.

I WISH I could tell you it's all going to get better, things will get back to normal, and the years directly ahead will be great, but I have promised to tell you the truth. And the truth is that COVID-19 is small in comparison to what is coming next. Just pick up a Bible and start reading Revelation. Actually, you need to pick up a Bible and start reading anywhere! I personally recommend you start with one of the books that tell you the story of Jesus if you've never read a Bible before. (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

Things are NOT going to get better. In fact, they are going to get much, MUCH worse.

So where is the "comfort" in what I'm saying? 

God has told us these events ahead of time so we can be "prepared not scared". He has made an escape and that escape is God Himself. It all revolves around God sending His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross because Him dying there pays the "death penalty" we have earned from our life of sin here.

What you need to know from the Bible is:

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)

"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" (Hebrews 9:27)

And if you have convinced yourself you are not that bad a person, God has no problem with your sins, and He will just wink at them, then you had better take another look at the Ten Commandments. That is HIS standard by which He will judge you. Breaking just one commandment is enough to sentence you to death. FOREVER. Welcome to the perfect standard of HOLY, ALMIGHTY GOD! 

Yet, He loves us so much He made a way for us to overcome this awful death sentence. But you must first repent. Repent isn't just being "sorry", it means to actually "turn away" from your sins and former way of life. 

Please surrender your life to Jesus. Put Him in complete charge over you and He will actually come and live inside of you. At that point, you start a relationship with Him. He will not only pay the penalty for your sins but also grant you eternal life and fulfill this wonderful promise,

"Do not be afraid or terrified [because of them], for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)

This truth has been proven to me so many times throughout my life that I have NO fear about my circumstances or future when fear is all I used to have before I met Jesus.

I know that's a LOT to take in and I don't want you to suddenly jump at this most important decision based solely on fear, but I have promised to tell you the truth and the truth is time is very short. Very bad days are ahead and I needed to tell you what is happening because I may not be here much longer. I just couldn't leave without laying it all out for you because I love you. And even more than wanting you to escape the "Tribulation" to come, I don't want you to miss out on knowing Jesus personally. He is not some dead teacher from old stories, He is the resurrected Lord of  Life itself. He conquered death when He burst out of His grave three days AFTER being dead and will come and live inside of you. He will give you a new spiritual life now and a new eternal body in the next one. These are just a few of the promises God makes to us in the Bible. 

So do you begin to understand why I am always encouraging and urging you to get a Bible and read it?  It's not about getting "religious" and going to church, it's about becoming God's child and all the wonderful things that includes and entitles us to. All of it as an unmerited GIFT from God to the Children He loves. You do not want to miss out on that. I don't want you to miss out on it. And I KNOW Jesus doesn't want you to miss out on what He has planned for you, because it's not merely better than the life you are living, it's the BEST life you could possibly have! And that is my prayer for you as lay my head down this night.

Please think about these things I've told you about. But don't put off choosing Jesus too long, because time is a luxury nobody has anymore.

Whatever comes next for you, I'm speaking the truth, with love,

Always, Laura-Lee

 "Day is done, O Precious Son

Look down upon your little one

Light of lights, hold me this night

Rest in me, Thy Presence bright.

I have no fear, You are here

I love you, Jesus, kind and dear.

I may just be, Your Laura-Lee

I offer up, all you set free.

Asleep I'll be, With my MONTY

Dreaming your face, I will see."  LLR

Me and MONTY