Why I Am A Futurist

[good samaritan]

Originally Posted by thephnxman

There are many prophecies, as well as promises, that have come to pass.
But the Spirit seems to be indicating, by many in diverse denoms, that there is a
persecution coming upon the Church. I am of that persuasion. There have been
dreams and visions...and they seem to be getting louder and more intense.

If nothing happens before the coming of the Lord...nothing lost: we were prepared.

I am of the persuasion that God is being torn between two decisions. Until last night I have and still know that God is perfect and I have felt that He could not suffer outside the body of Christ, but then this verse jumped out that I have read many times.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us- ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

There reason Jesus hasn't returned is because of His longsuffering on this earth. He doesn't want anyone to die lost and He holds creation together for us to be saved.

At the same time after fifth seal was opened John seen the saints of God under the alter crying how long? how long? before your avenge are blood upon the earth You see God's longsuffering causes Him to allow this thing to continue on, but all the while He is not blind to the suffering of His people. He will eventually say enough because I am of the persuasion that the church would cease.

Mt 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved:but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened

You see we are human and our endurance has ends. We only can take so much. With each passing generation I believe it gets harder and harder to find people who will have true faith in Jesus. Some claim it, but most probably do not. That is why I think that we don't see miracles and signs like the early church did. Sure they still happen, but we live in a generation like no other and Jesus asks in Luke a while back in posts. shall I find them in the faith when I return ( to that affect paraphrasing).