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“Final Countdown”
Categories: WORLD EVENTSHow much longer? How much longer do you think until Jesus will come? I know we will never know, but if you could guess, what would you say? Is the world coming to an end? Thank you.Sincerely,
Best Guess
Dear Best Guess,
The world is definitely coming to an end, but when that end will come is known only to God. Peter tells us that the world will eventually be destroyed by intense heat, but God is waiting patiently because of His love for mankind and His desire that we all repent (2 Pet 3:9-10).
The Bible specifically says that the Second Coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night (1 Thess 5:1-2). Jesus will return when people least expect Him. That is a promise from God, so guessing when it will happen isn’t productive. The apostle Paul warned all christians to live their lives soberly, so they would be prepared whenever that great day might come (1 Thess 5:4-8). Whether Christ returns in your lifetime or whether you die before you go and face the judgment, live your life, so at Christ’s appearing, you shall be saved (Heb 9:27-28). If you don’t know what the Bible says about salvation, we recommend you read “What Must I Do To Be Saved?”.
