Information Related to "Why Understand Prophecy?"
| Audio/Video |
We
live in amazing times. In late 1999, many people around the world were
troubled by the uncertainties that the beginning of a new millennium
would bring in the year 2000. Some people were claiming that the "beginning of the end" was
at hand.
More recently, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, have rekindled
fears and concerns in our society. People have also speculated that God
foretold these events in the pages of the Bible.
Millions have been intrigued by interpreted prophecy and the future through the best-selling Left Behind book series. Clearly, there is much happening in our world that people want to understand. What does the Bible have to say about some of these events? What purpose can prophecy serve in the life of a teen or young person?
The Bible shows that God had a purpose for putting mankind on earth. In the beginning, God began revealing His purpose by saying, "Let Us make man in Our image" (Genesis 1:26). This phrase addresses the divine purpose for man's creation.
In the New Testament, the apostle Paul spoke to the "mystery" of man's purpose for being put on earth: "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written: 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him'" (1 Corinthians 2:7-10) .
Related Information on UCG Sites:
Table of Contents that includes "Why Understand Prophecy?"
Other Articles by Doug Horchak
Prophecy, purpose of: