Prophetic Truths

Those who have not studied the scriptures, or experienced prayer, answered prayer, inspired actions, or prophetic fulfillment, are inclined to dismiss the scriptures, the reality of God, and the divine mission of Jesus Christ. Though faith is not easily scientifically proven, one can study, make observations and draw conclusions, just as science does.

Luke 21:25-26 reads:
25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

And then 2 Timothy 3:2 reads:
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.

If ever there was a description of modern day life, this is it. "distress of nations" is an apt description of national animosity, terrorists, wars, economic recessions and depressions, racial unrest, etc. Then consider the "seas" and the "waves" in the form of tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons, rogue waves, and other weather and earthquake related phenomenon.

The "fear" and failing hearts described, characterizes our society and our flocking to psychologists, therapists and counselors for emotional and psychological help. And fear of crime, murder, rape, acts of terror and other atrocities couldn't be described more accurately by early, Biblical writers.

How would Christ, or any other early prophet have the slightest inkling of what life would be like two, three or four thousand years into the future--unless they literally could see it, and then describe it for us today. How could they see it, unless the creator of us and this earth, could see it and reveal it to these early prophets?

To dismiss religious truths as myth and nonsense, is intellectually dishonest. Few of us would dismiss any other critical question about life on this earth without first studying it, trying to experience it, and trying to prove it--true or false.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the best documented events in history. It is witnessed and testified by his followers, his family, his enemies, the Romans, the Jews, and historians. To dismiss this event out of hand is irresponsible, to discount it's truth because it is "religious" is a seriously, biased mistake. Truths exist in many areas, including religion. The fact that some scientific conclusions are later proven to be false, does not cause us to throw out all science; and neither should some religious falsity cause us to throw out all religion. Truth is truth, wherever it is found, and however it is discovered.