difficult times will come.
--2 Timothy 3:1
Be Living
and What They Should
Be Doing
in End Times
--- Romans 12:12-14
For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.
--- 1 Corinthians 2:2
►Do not be Deceived or Mislead:
Many will come in the name of Jesus and deceive the world. The anti-christ will come as a savior.
-- Matthew 24:24 ESV, 1 John 4:1 ESV, Colossians 2:8 ESV, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 ESV, 1 Timothy 4:1 ESV, 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ESV, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ESV, Luke 21:8 ESV, Deuteronomy 11:16 ESV, 2 Timothy 4:3-4 ESV, Matthew 7:15 ESV
But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
-- 2 Timothy 3:13
► Be on Alert/Be Watchful:
Be aware, be diligent to guard your heart from becoming entangled with worldly views and sin
-- Matthew 24:42-43, 1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV, Luke 12:35-38 NASB, Romans 13:11 NASB, 1 Corinthians 16:13 NASB,Revelation 16:15 NASB, Revelation 22:20 ESV, Revelation 3:3 NASB, 1 Thessalonians 5:6 NASB, 1 Peter 4:7 NASB, Revelation 22:7 ESV, Psalm 121:1-2 ESV, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ESV, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 ESV, Luke 21:26-28 NASB, Luke 21:36, Matthew 24:36-44 ESV
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
--- 1 Corinthians 16:13
Jesus warned us time and again about watching, being alert, being strong in the Lord, sober in spirit.
Many read these warning but do not fully understand why it is so important especially in the end times.It is because it will be so easy to "fall into sin" and to "fall away from the Lord" due to "deception", "greed", and "persecution". (we know these 3 reasons from seed parable) We need earnest on-our-face-praying during these treacherous times that we not fall victim to the schemes of the devil. It is VERY IMPORTANT that we maintain our TESTIMONY and focused prayer life (Luke 22:46). We must "stay awake at all times, praying" ( Luke 21:34,36). Many will not endure the difficult times ahead. We will need to be walking in the power of the Holy Spirit not to fall into temptation to sin.
► Be Sober-Minded:
Set Your Mind on the Things Above not on the things of this world
-- Colossians 3:1-4 ESV, Romans 8:6 ESV, 1 Peter 4:7 ESV, 1 Thessalonians 5:6 ESV, 1 Peter 1:13 ESV, 1 Peter 5:8 NASB, 1 Thessalonians 5:21 ESV
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
-- 1 Peter 1:13
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. --- 1 Peter 4:7
► Do Not be Anxious or Fearful about the Future: Remember who you are in Christ
-- 2 Timothy 1:7, John 14:1, Matthew 6:34 ESV, Matthew 6:25-27, 1 Peter 5:7 ESV, Isaiah 12:2 ESV, Isaiah 41:10 ESV, Psalm 56:3 ESV, Isaiah 26:3 ESV,Isaiah 35:4 ESV
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
--- Philippians 4:6-7
► Be Hopeful:
And it is through perseverance and the encouragement of the scriptures that we receive hope.(see Romans 15:4)
-- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 ESV, 1 Peter 1:13 ESV, Jeremiah 29:11 ESV, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54 ESV, Colossians 1:23 ESV, 1 John 3:3 ESV, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ESV, John 14:3 ESV, Psalm 39:7 NASB, Psalm 38:15 NASB, Psalm 42:5 NASB, Romans 5:5 NASB, Romans 12:12 NASB, 1 Corinthians 13:13 NASB, 2 Corinthians 1:10 NASB, 1 Thessalonians 5:8 NASB, 1 Timothy 4:10 NASB, Titus 2:13 NASB, Hebrews 10:23 NASB
Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord. --- Psalm 31:24
► Be Patient/Wait:
--- Titus 2:13 ESV, 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ESV, Jude 1:21 ESV, James 5:7-8 ESV, Psalms 62:1, Lamentations 3:25-26, Psalms 37:7, Psalms 130:5-6, Micah 7:7, Hosea 12:6, Galatians 5:5, Psalms 25:5, Psalms 39:7-8, Genesis 49:18, Isaiah 40:31
Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.
--- Psalms 27:14
Waiting is going to play an important roll in end times.
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► Be Holy:
--- 2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV, Psalm 96:9 ESV, 2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV, Hebrews 12:14 ESV, 1 Thessalonians 5:22 ESV, Ephesians 1:4 NASB, Leviticus 11:45 ESV
But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, -- 1 Peter 1:15-16 ESV
► Stand Firm in the Faith, Be Confident, Calm, and
Self Controlled
--- Isaiah 50:7 NASB, Psalm 27:3, Ephesians 3:12, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 13:6, Psalm 78:7, Proverbs 14:26, 1 Peter 4:7, Titus 2:12 ESV, Titus 2:2,6 ESV, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 ESV, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 5:23, Proverbs 25:28 Galatians 5:1, Philippians 4:1, Colossians 1:23 NASB, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Hebrews 3:14, 1 Peter 5:9,
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. -- 2 Timothy 1:7
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
--- Ephesians 6:11 NASB
► Fear God, Not Man: Do not fear the one who can kill the body, rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
-- 1 John 4:18 ESV, Revelation 11:18 ESV, Matthew 10:28 ESV, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 29:25 ESV, Proverbs 14:27 ESV, 1 Peter 2:17 ESV, Psalm 27:1 ESV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
--- Psalm 23:4 ESV
When I am afraid,
I will put my trust in You.
In God, whose word I praise,
In God I have put my trust;
I shall not be afraid.
What can mere man do to me?
Psalms 56:3-4 NASB
► Be Faithful:
--- Hebrews 11:6 ESV, ESV, Proverbs 28:20 ESV, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
--- Revelation 2:10
► Be Kind/Be Loving:
--- 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 1 John 4:11 ESV, 1 John 4:8 ESV, 1 John 4:7 ESV, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ESV, Matthew 22:37-39 ESV, John 15:12 ESV
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. --- Ephesians 4:32 ESV
► Be Courageous:
--- Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV, Psalm 27:14 ESV, 1 Chronicles 28:20 ESV, Mark 5:36 ESV, Psalm 112:7 ESV, 2 Corinthians 5:8 ESV, 2 Samuel 10:12, 2 Chronicles 15:7, Psalm 31:24, 2 Corinthians 5:6, Philippians 1:20
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
--- Joshua 1:9
► Pray/Fast:
--- Luke 18:1 ESV, Ephesians 6:18 AMP, Philippians 4:6-7 ESV, 1 John 5:14-15ESV, 1 Thessalonians 5:17ESV, Psalm 32:6, Psalm 42:8, Psalm 66:19, Proverbs 15:29, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 21:22, 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:13-18, 1 Peter 4:7,
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
--- Colossians 4:2 ESV
But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.
-- Luke 21:36
PRAYER is going to play an important roll in end times.
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► Work While you have Light:
It is getting darker every day
--- Matthew 24:14 ESV, John 1:5, John 8:12 ESV, John 3:19 ESV
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. --- John 9:4 ESV
► Run with Endurance; Persevere in Faith:
Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Course, Keep the Faith; Patient endurance is a needed quality in End Times.
--- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:7, Acts 20:23-24, Galatians 2:2, Galatians 5:7-8, Philippians 2:16, James 5:7-11 NASB, Revelation 1:9 ESV (The Apostle John had patient endurance), Luke 8:15 NASB, Romans 2:7 NASB, Romans 5:3-4 NASB, Romans 8:25 NASB, Romans 12:12 NASB, Romans 15:4-5 NASB, 1 Timothy 4:16 NASB, 1 Timothy 6:11 NASB, James 1:12 NASB, Revelation 2:2-3NASB, Revelation 2:19 NASB, Revelation 13:10 NASB, Revelation 14:12 NASB
Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. --- Revelation 3:10 ESV
►Encourage Other Believers:
Encourage one another and build one another up; strengthen the brethern. Be a Barnabas (which means son of encouragement)
--- Hebrews 3:13, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Romans 15:5, Romans 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Romans 15:2 ESV, Acts 15:32 ESV, 1 Samuel 30:6 KJV, 1 Peter 4:8-10 ESV, Galatians 6:2 ESV, Proverbs 27:17 ESV, Philippians 2:3-4 ESV, Acts 14:22
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
--- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV
► Read, Memorize, and Meditate on God's Word:
Immerse Yourself in the Word of God... Be God Focused... Fix your Eyes upon Jesus the Founder and Perfecter of our Faith
--- Joshua 1:8 ESV, Philippians 4:8 ESV, Psalm 119:97, Psalm 1:2 ESV, Psalm 119:15, Psalm 63:6, Psalm 119:48, Psalm 119:97-99 ESV , Psalm 119:16 ESV, Colossians 3:16 ESV, Psalm 119:23 ESV, Psalm 1:2-3 ESV, Isaiah 26:3 ESV, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV, Romans 15:4 ESV
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
--- Hebrews 4:12 ESV
► Love the Truth
--- 1 Corinthians 13:6 ESV, John 14:6 ESV, Psalm 119:160 ESV, 1 Peter 1:22 ESV, John 17:17 ESV, Romans 2:8 ESV, Psalm 15:2, Psalm 25:10, Psalm 43:3, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 69:13, Psalm 85:10, John 3:21, John 4:23-24, John 8:32, Romans 1:25, 2 Corinthians 13:8, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 6:14, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:7, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, James 3:14, 1 John 1:8, 1 John 2:4, 3 John 1:4
that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.
--- 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
► Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus:
Do not love your very life but rather prepare you heart for persecution or even death
--- 1 Corinthians 15:31 ESV , Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:6, Matthew 10:38, Romans 6:11 ESV, Luke 9:23 ESV, John 12:25, Revelation 12:11 NASB
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
--- Matthew 16:24 ESV
►Maintain Your Testimony:
What you say (and do not say) and what you do (and do not do) becomes your testimony. Even your decision not to take the mark of the beast becomes your testimony. And your testimony will play a major role in overcoming the antichrist.
---Ephesians 6:11, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 24:14, Mark 13:9, Luke 21:12-14,
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. --- Revelation 12:11 NASB
►Be an Overcomer:
Build a Mindset of Overcoming
---1 John 5:4 ESV, 1 John 4:4 ESV, 1 John 5:4-5 ESV, Revelation 3:5 NASB, Revelation 12:11 NASB, Revelation 21:7 NASB, Revelation 2:7 NASB, Revelation 3:21 NASB, Revelation 2:17 NASB, Revelation 5:5 NASB, Revelation 2:11 NASB, Revelation 3:12 NASB
He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations;
--- Revelation 2:26 NASB
►Prepare your heart and mind for the difficulties that lie ahead: Prepare for Persecution
Set your face like flint to proclaim Jesus Christ no matter the cost.
--- Isaiah 50:7 NASB, Proverbs 4:23 ESV, Psalm 51:10 ESV, Colossians 3:23 ESV, Galatians 2:20 ESV, Proverbs 3:5 ESV, Revelation 2:10 ESV, Philippians 4:13 ESV, 1 Peter 5:7 ESV, Philippians 4:6-7 ESV, John 14:27 ESV, Isaiah 41:10 ESV, Isaiah 40:31 ESV, Psalm 23:4 ESV, Joshua 1:9 ESV, John 14:1
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
--- 1 Peter 1:13 NASB
For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.
--- 1 Corinthians 2:2
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed."
--- 1 Peter 2:21-24 NIV
► Keep Looking Up:
Our Blessed Hope Is Coming
--- Titus 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Acts 1:11, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Psalm 121:1-2
But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
--- Luke 21:28 NASB
we live for the Lord,
or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die,
we are the Lord’s."
-- Romans 14:8