Jesus Is Coming Again: Are You Ready?

Jason Lovelace~ RaptureReady.com

Key Scripture:

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

– John 14.3

In these latter and late days, the rise of evil, the destruction of traditional values, and the erosion of what is right continues unabated. The sad fact is that people continue to go about their merry ways, never thinking of sudden destruction, never realizing that eternity is never more than one heartbeat, one breath away. Friends, Jesus is coming again: Are you ready for his return?

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Signs of the Times - The Bible is replete with verses that show exactly what this day and age in which we live…

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“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

– II Timothy 3.1~7

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“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.”

– II Timothy 3.13

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“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.”

– Romans 1.18~32

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We can see from these verses what we are seeing played out on our television screens and our daily newspapers. People are in love with pleasure and with sin. If it makes us feel good, we are going to do it and have it, and to the flames with anything or anyone that gets in the way of our good feelings. If we want it, and we need it, then we are going to have it, and if anyone or anything tells us that its wrong, then we are just going to tune them out. This is our world. We have placed ourselves n the throne of God. This is why abortions have continued unceasingly in the USA for going on 30 years to the tune of more than 50 million babies dead. This is why the homosexual movement is gaining steam, gaining special rights, and gaining strength and clout not only in the world, but in the USA. This is why single motherhood is on the rise despite clear and blatant studies showing that children are better off and more well rounded in their lives with two-parent, Mom-and-Dad homes. This is why the consumption of alcohol, the viewing of pornography, divorce rates, teen pregnancies, and broken homes are not only skyrocketing in secular society, but in many cases, skyrocketing even higher in the church.

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Jesus Warned Us – Jesus time and time again clearly warns us in the Bible, his written, inerrant Word, that he is coming again:

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“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, ‘Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ But he answered and said, ‘Verily I say unto you, I know you not.’ Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

– Matthew 25.1~13

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“And Jesus answered and said unto them, ‘Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.’”

– Matthew 24.4~14

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“And Jesus answering them began to say, ‘Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.’”

– Mark 13.5~13

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“And he said, ‘Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.’ Then said he unto them, ‘Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls. And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.’”

– Luke 22.8~20

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Friends, we have no excuse if we are caught on the business end of Jesus’ return. Time and time again he, personally, warned us, these four passages merely being the tip of the iceberg concerning Biblical warnings of Jesus’ return. The Apostle Paul even goes further…

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“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”

– Romans 1.18~21

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Right here the Apostle Paul is stating that people have no excuse because God’s glory is clear and easily seen. When Jesus returns, people will be without excuse. The signs of Christ’s imminent return is as clear as the peal of a bell on a Summer morning in plains of Kansas or the sun rising over the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. The Bible also says this…

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“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.”

– Revelation 1.7

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“And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, ‘Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.’”

– Acts 1.10~11

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“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”

– John 14.18

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Friends, Jesus Christ is coming back. His written Word is clear. The question is: Are you ready?

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The Bottom Line: You Can Be Ready! – You don’t have to be left behind and left out in the darkness when Jesus returns: you, too, can go with him when the trumpet sounds. All you have to do is believe. Ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart and forgive you of your sins. Ask him to repent and help you live a new life in Him! If you call upon him, you will be saved…

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“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

– Acts2.21

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“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, ‘Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.’”

– Romans 10.9~11

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Trust in Jesus today!

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Conclusion: Don’t Be Left Behind – After Jesus returns and takes his Church to heaven, this world will literally become hell on earth. Every imaginable (and many unimaginable) horror will be unleashed upon this planet. The Devil will be allowed to have full and complete control for a time of seven years, and it will be one of great horror and bloodshed. Friend, you don’t want to be caught in this time. Even if you happen to survive it, the Great White Throne Judgment awaits (see Revelation 20). You may even become a Christian after Jesus returns, but if you live in that time and come to him, you will likely suffer horrifying and terribly wretched death at the hands of the antichrist and/or his minions. Why not come to Jesus now? Trust him today! He’s coming again, very soon!

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Prayer – Father, we pray for our world. We pray for Salvation. Won’t you come to the one reading this article right now and help them to make that clincher decision, the decision to ask you for forgiveness and for you to come into their hearts and lives? We pray it will be so for everyone who reads this, and we thank you for Jesus Christ, in whose Name above all names we pray, Amen.

Verse to Remember:

“Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”

– Revelation 22.7

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