SIGNS OF THE TIMES "Now learn the parable from the fig tree; when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." Matthew 24:32-34 when you see all these things: False Christ's Matthew 24:5 Wars and Rumors of war Mat 24:6 Famines Mat Matt 24:7 Earthquakes Matt 24:7 Apostasy Matt 24:10 False prophets Matt 24:11 Love grown cold Matt 24:12 Increase in wickedness Matt 24:12 Distress of nations Luke 21:25 Natural disasters Luke 21:25 Rejection of God's word 2 Timothy 4:3-4 The rebirth of Israel Jeremiah 16:15 Russia becomes a military giant Ezekiel 38-39 Asia's 200-million-man army Revelation 9:14-16 Preparations for a one world government Rev 13:7 Financial system depending on numbers, not cash Rev 13:17-18 Intra-dermal computer ID chips Rev 13:15-18 Worldwide TV communications Rev 11:9-10 Increase in speed and knowledge Daniel 12:4 Massive increases in wealth and possessions James 5:3 Jerusalem becomes a cup that causes reeling to all peoples Zech 12:2-3 Reasons for Christ's Return: 1 To defeat the anti-christ and the world's nations assembled at Armageddon. Rev 19:17-21 2 To regather, regenerate, and restore faithful Israel. Ezek 11:17-20 3 To judge and punish faithless Israel. Ezekiel 11:21 4 To separate the sheep from the goats. Matthew 25:31-46 5 To resurrect Old Testament and Tribulational saints. Dainel 12:2, Rev 20:4-6 6 To judge fallen angels. 1 Corinthians 6:3 LOOK UP, OUR REDEMPTION DRAWS NEAR!

A Heavenly Hard Drive Did you know every word that has ever been spoken has been recorded in heaven's books? "But I tell you every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting of it in the Day of Judgement. For by your words, you will be justified, and by your own words you will be condemned." Matt 12:36-37 Words can justify us or condemn us, reflecting our spiritual condition. Our words determine our accountability before God, they carry significant weight on Judgment Day.