Is The End Near?

Dr. Harold Camping, the founder of Family Radio Worldwide has stated with absolute certainty the the world as we know it will end this Saturday, May 21.  On his website Camping states the following:

On May 21, 2011 two events will occur. These events could not be more opposite in nature, the one more wonderful than can be imagined; the other more horrific than can be imagined.

A great earthquake will occur the Bible describes it as "such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great." This earthquake will be so powerful it will throw open all graves. The remains of the all the believers who have ever lived will be instantly transformed into glorified spiritual bodies to be forever with God.

On the other hand the bodies of all unsaved people will be thrown out upon the ground to be shamed.

The inhabitants who survive this terrible earthquake will exist in a world of horror and chaos beyond description. Each day people will die until October 21, 2011 when God will completely destroy this earth and its surviving inhabitants.

All across our country Family Radio has placed billboards warning Americans of impending doom.  Camping sees himself as a modern day Noah, warning his neighbors to be ready for disaster.

Dr Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has written an excellent  Biblical Response to Camping’s claims.  The Bible clearly tells us that we can not know the times or the date of Christ’s return (Acts 1:7)  A proper response to the question of Christ’s return is to be ready and watching for the glorious return of our Lord at any moment.  We don’t know the exact date but we do know that Christ is coming.  Many in our culture are wondering if the time is near.  I will never pretend to know the answer but I do believe that Christ’s return is imminent and we must be ready at any moment. 

This Sunday (unless Christ returns first) we will look at Christ’s words in Luke 17:20-37 about the coming of the kingdom in preparation for a new series in the book of Revelation.