Outlasting the Last Days

"Where there is no revelation (or prophetic vision), the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law." [1]

As I hear of humanity passing laws that "liberate" people from being restrained by God's Word, I think of times in Biblical history and of post-biblical history when other generations did the same. It never ended well. In fact, it is a work of the devil to convince people to overthrow God's authority in their lives.

A falling away from faith in God precedes the appearance of son of perdition. The son of perdition (destruction) opposes God. He convinces others to completely reject the Bible and to follow him instead of Christ.

"Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day (the Day of Christ) will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God." [2]

What should we do?

We need to preach the Gospel. We need to hold regular weekly prayer meetings. We need to pray for the eyes of unbelievers to be opened to the truth of God. Without revelation, people cast off restraint.

"Holy Spirit empower us to present Christ to the lost in a language and in a mannerism that they will receive Him."

Finally,

"...Stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle." [3]

And here's a blessing...

"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work." [4]

Also, keep in mind... "the Lord will consume (the anti-Christ) with the breath of His mouth and destroy (him) with the brightness of His coming." [5]

[1] Proverbs 29:18 NKJV
[2] 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 NKJV
[3] 2 Thessalonians 2:15 NKJV
[4] 2 Thessalonians 2:16 NKJV
[5] 2 Thessalonians 2:8 NKJV