Matthew Chapter 24 - Part 2

(Mat 24:9-13)
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.

We read above from verse 9 to verse 13 in Matthew Chapter 24, what happens just after we see nations rising against nations and kingdoms against kingdoms in the midst of famines, pestilences and earthquakes in diverse place. If we closely look at the incidents happening in the environment explained in Matthew 24:9-13, we see Christians losing the freedom that has been enjoyed by them since the first century.

 What is this freedom lost by Christians?

Yes, they lose the freedom of appearing as Christians to the World. Christians cannot say that they are Christians anymore in this environment which is explained from verse 9 to verse 13.

Let's once again look at the incidents that are ordained to take place just before the above environment explained in Matthew 24:9-13.

1. Nations rising against Nations and Kingdoms against Kingdoms
2. Famines & Pestilences in diverse places
3. Earthquakes in diverse places
(Matthew 24:7-8)

Well, which one of the above incidents could create such an environment hostile to Christians as explained in Matthew 24:9-13?

Obviously, the only incident that can bring about this environment is the first one - Nations rising against Nations and Kingdoms rising against Kingdoms.

How could this incident bring about the environment unpleasant only to Christians?

Well, this unpleasant environment which is hostile to Christians is the result of World War III. In order to understand it, let's just look at the major countries that are currently involved in World War III Scenario.

Israel + America + England Vs. Iran + Russia + China

Now, if you look at the countries of the above two sides, you know in which countries Christians live and in which countries non-Christians live. I believe you won't disagree with me if I re-write the above two sides as below:

Christ Vs. Antichrist

Is this a coincidence?  Is this by chance? Not at all. This War is ordained in order to bring about the environment explained in Matthew 24:9-13.

Yes, when you look at the environment that is ordained to appear just after the rising of Nations against Nations and Kingdoms against Kingdoms, you know which side is going to win World War III. According to the scriptures, it is obvious that World War III brings the Antichrist to the World.

Now, let's look at the incidents that are to take place as explained in Matthew 24:9-13.

1. Christians are delivered to be afflicted
2. Christians are killed
3. Christians are hated by all nations for the testimony of Christ
4. Many Christians are offended and betray one another and hate one another
5. Many Christians are deceived by false prophets

Well, the above incidents show the end of the traditional church structure that has been existing since the first century.

Why does the Lord bring this disaster to the traditional church structure???

It is because the Lord wants to re-structure the church according to His pattern. Truly, the Lord does this. The Lord Himself creates a new church that worship God in holiness and truth.

Why does the Lord do it at this moment?

It is because the Lord wants to prepare the church for the RAPTURE. If not, there won't be a church to face a rapture after the appearance of Antichrist.

Now, let's look at the next incident that is going to happen after the incidents explained in Matthew 24:9-13.
 (Mat 24:14)
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.
Okay, with the collapse of the traditional church structure, WHO is going to preach the GOSPEL to all nations?