JehovahsWitness wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:32 pm
nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:39 am
Many of "God's people" have claimed 'the time is at hand' in the past with nothing more to show for it than a bruised ego. IMO, those that claim they will recognize it are fooling themselves.
As I said its only naturel
you (and those like you) should this way; we do not. Do you have a problem with that?
JW
Actually, I'm not sure what exactly you said as the wording was odd so I don't know how to answer your question: "scripture indicates even God s (God's?) people would have to pay attention. n(N)ot to believe Christs (Christ's?) return is far when he in reality is close at hand. Maybe there will be a fake "calm" for the nations to say P&S (P&S peace and safety?) or maybe it will be pure propagande (propaganda?) ... who knows."
But what you said understandably is : "only God's people will recognize the significance of the events leading up to the Great tribulation."
And the bible seems to say you're wrong - no one will know.
Matthew 24:36-44 NIV
36 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Mark 13:32 NIV
32 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
I suppose, we could argue semantics about what 'recognize' means here, but, according to the NIV bible, you won't know or likely recognize.
Now, if you have a problem with
that, you might want to take it up with your biblical writers