Thus, an individual is a Philadelphian because he keeps His command to persevere, in addition to exemplifying the other things He says, such as keeping His Word and not denying His name (Revelation 3:8). In the next, God will provide the rest. They all contain "I know your works" and "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." But, my brethren, how glorious is the sight of the man who does endure to the end as a minister of Christ. John W. Ritenbaugh Jesus Christ always does perfect work. Here is a note of consolation amid the refrain of woe. He makes no mention of group membership but addresses the enduring individual. Those who seek power in this world miss the fact that our life is but for a moment. Well, we know that though our ministry be received of the Lord Jesus, if hitherto we have been kept faithful by the power of the Holy Ghost, yet it is only he who endureth to the end who shall be saved. And the one overcoming and keeping My works until the end, I will give to him authority over the nations, King James Bible. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. He is warning him: "You've seen what I've gone through, and you are following in my footsteps. It also shows why there is such an emphasis today on which church group is the best: because we are averse to pain and tend to try to avoid it. As in Revelation 13:10, translations such as the ESV render the first part as "Here is a call for the endurance of the saints," meaning that, when the saints see this occurring, their endurance and perseverance will be in greatest need. Ver. The perseverance that we will increasingly need as the end approaches cannot be developed all at once. So Jesus Himself tells us in Matthew 24:13, "But he who endures to the end shall be saved.". Is the Love of Many Growing Cold? In that circumstance, the church often merely became nothing more than a fraternal organization. salvation is worked through, as we grow up 'into' him, not sprung on us like an infant receiving a college degree. What happened over the past decade or so is nothing compared to what is ahead for some of us. It does not keep a running list of all the ways it has been offended or loved imperfectly. Once you are "born again" into God's family, you cannot be unborn, the same as to why you can't be unborn from your earthly parents. If the Christian is already faithfully persevering and resisting the spiritual foes, God may not require that he endure the very hardest test to prove what is in his heart. He has already proved it consistently through the course of his life. From studying people closely, psychologists know that those who face frequent, stressful hardship become apathetic. Because of what will be happening at the end time, "persevering" or "courageously enduring" without compromising will certainly be no small accomplishment. 11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. The first part of verse 10 can be confusing because, even though the book was written in Greek, John is actually using a Hebrew idiom that signifies the certainty of approaching judgment. 12 Bible Verses on the End Times 1. He redeemed us, bought us with a price, and He can do whatever He wants to do with us—and we committed ourselves to Him. Does not Peter warn that even the righteous are scarcely saved (I Peter 4:18)? 1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Hebrews 3:6 stands at the end of a paragraph in which we are asked to "consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus" (Hebrews 3:1). 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Perseverance—patient endurance—is also a part of the praise that Christ gives to the Thyatiran church: "I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience" (Revelation 2:19). And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations—. He decides the circumstances of our lives. Remember that God desires godly offspring (Malachi 2:15). . This takes prayer and meditation to make this a living reality for each of us, helping to guard against being overwhelmed by the now. 10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. Matthew 24:12-13 – And because wickedness is multiplied, most men’s love will grow cold. Probably not often, if at all. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. An unfaithful individual in an overall faithful group will reap what he sows, not what the rest of the group sows. Verse 12 describes people without faith in God's love for us growing cold and not enduring. This is part of what the saints will have to endure. The upshot is that no man, by himself, has the strength to endure and persevere through what lies ahead. Nothing. Greater is he that is in me that is in the world The psalm says your word is a lamp unto my feet Even thought King David sinned greatly he never denied the truth or went to other gods Greater is he that s is in me then is in the world, salvation is not attained in the beginning at conversion.believing,repentance & water baptism is the start of that conversion. Revelations 14:9-11 talks about the punishment to those that takes up the mark of the beast. Our responsibility, then, is to "hold fast," to stand firm, to endure to the end, through whatever assails us in the meantime. The church did not literally go to sleep, but it was asleep spiritually. What the Bible says about In a way, Timothy had grown up under the wing of the apostle Paul. "And you will be hated by all for my names sake, but he who endures to the end shall be saved " Mathew 24:10 12 talks about many believers during tribulation that will fall away. Combining these principles gives us a very broad definition of sin: Sin is imperfectly loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and imperfectly loving our neighbor as ourselves. He hints that some of His brethren will go through that terrible time. The first is that our discernment is correct, and what Jesus Christ foretold in Matthew 24:12 is coming to pass, perhaps not in its ultimate fulfillment, but at least in type. It is what is generally held to be true by many, yet it may, in fact, be fallacious. This is part of what the saints will have to endure. This verse is part of Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, an explanation to His disciples about things to come. It displays patience and endurance, even in the face of being loved imperfectly. I can understand why some feel people are not in Christ and don't deserve Heaven if they mix with the worldly things after accepting Christ. Verse Concepts I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring … That is, we tend to evaluate whether God's love is present based on how we feel or how we are affected, rather than on objectively looking for God's spiritual workmanship in the overall situation. 6 Bible results for “endure to the end. The first is in Revelation 13:9-10: "If anyone has an ear, let him hear. You follow because you are saved, you don't loose your salvation 'cause you don't follow. So how do we make this mindset a part of our lives? Of course, as these verses clearly state, in order to receive this inheritance we must overcome and endure to the end! Friends and family may turn on us. "Conventional wisdom" is not actually wisdom! Perhaps the hardest thing for us to do is to keep on track spiritually. (From Forerunner Commentary). We do not know for sure if that will be the case with us. Jesus' brother, James, provides insight into the perseverance that Christ wants us to have: "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. (Revelation 2:2-3). In the letters to the seven churches, several recurring phrases or themes appear. Another aspect of this is also very important: As the pressure increases from this world, it brings stress with it. After that, receiving the gift of His Spirit and continuing on to salvation itself are accomplished by means of grace. So, before our burdens and afflictions begin to weigh us down, we can choose to prepare now (Matthew 25:1-13) and take the time to identify the evils we hate. Verse 7 adds that godly love "bears all things" and "endures all things." The next verse, Matthew 24:13, reinforces this thought: "But he who endures to the end shall be saved." We may need to take a step back and look for facets of God's love that are present, rather than focusing on what may be absent. Still, the idea is this: that sleep indicates insensitivity to responsibility. Amen! A review of the Israelites' conduct shows that, though they initially promised to obey all God commanded, their faith wavered over time, and they chose not to go into the Promised Land. Goofing off all semester and then cramming for the final exam rarely works in college, and it certainly will not work where our covenant and relationship with God is concerned. In the intervening four verses, the author of Hebrews, probably ultimately the apostle Paul, makes a comparison between Christ and Moses in terms of their faithfulness. For others who are already keeping His command to persevere, He will keep them from the hour of trial. Revelation mentions patient endurance seven times. Note how conventional wisdom would paraphrase this verse: Because you consider yourself to be a Philadelphian, and because you are with the church organization that is doing the most to preach the gospel to the world, I will keep you from the hour of trial and will take you to the Place of Safety where you will be protected while all those who disagree with you will go through the Tribulation. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. I Cor. There are no contradictions in it, which is why there is less confusion. The emphasis here needs to be on the fact that He, appointed by the Father to this task, has executed His responsibilities faithfully in every respect. Godly love does not have to grow cold for it to be shown imperfectly. The first ones, you would think, would be the ones God called out of Egypt. Endure until the End 1 Peter 5:8-9 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Verse 4 says that godly love "suffers long." This is critical because, if we consider our trials as too much to bear, will we endure? We would prefer that He guard us and hold us fast far away from the destruction and torment that will come upon the world! is but for a moment.”. But with that said, God gives us the means, His Spirit (I Corinthians 2:10), to follow the example of our predecessors so that we, like them, will see a vision that ensures our enduring to the end. What a powerful warning this is to us, who have our eyes open and take God's Word seriously! 24:13 #Matt 10:22|; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:17. He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. For some, walking with God through the very depths of the end time is what they will need to become "perfect and complete, lacking nothing." John W. Ritenbaugh We must go to the source to replenish it. This passage is crystal clear to me, and was spoken from Jesus. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. I think there is a possibility that I endured until the end when I got saved and became a new creature in Jesus Christ. The principle is generally applicable. This rendering of Revelation 3:10 is the conventional wisdom in some circles, illustrating how many take narcissistic liberties with this verse. What should we do? He is using His perfect creative genius to engineer the experiences and circumstances that we need to take on His image and have His eternal character formed in us. The word translated "kept" or "keep," used twice, plays into this. We may see little evidence of sacrificial love, and relationships are beginning to be strained. As the prophecies of the end time unfold, the patience of the saints is highlighted twice more. In other words, if we want God to take an active interest in our well-being during that time, we should understand the principle of reciprocity and take an active interest in Him at this time. With that in mind, it is no wonder that Jesus says in Matthew 24:13, "He that endures to the end, the same will be saved." Enduring to the End Many focus on the initial speed of their progress, but overlook one far greater factor of successful athletic competition: consistency . Jesus' warning in Luke 21:34-36—"take heed to yourselves" and "watch . He comes forth like a flower and fades away; he flees like a shadow and does not continue. It was not literally asleep, but it became insensitive to its relationship with Jesus Christ. I encourage you all to study the King James Bible and study with those who read from it. This approach is analogous to Revelation 3:10. Even if they do receive the power they seek, it lasts only for an instant in comparison. Study the dispensation of the Lord's Words (2 Tim 2:15) because He told us that it would be inspirational and preserved forever (Psalms 12:6-7) God bless all of you and live in His words that were left here for us. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various … It will be shown imperfectly when it is demonstrated by God's still-imperfect children. But because of their constancy under duress—because God is not a stranger, and they are already accustomed to walking through life with Him and drawing upon His strength—they will be given a blessing of protection. 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end … Our lives are only a moment in time when compared to eternity. The saints are defined as those who keep God's law and maintain and give attention to the faith of Jesus. Show unconditional love towards our brothers and sisters because "love " covers a multitude of sins 1Peter 4:8 this is Jesus 's greatest commandment of all. The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" (Acts 17:10-11). The construction here is peculiar, but John uses three words to describe one thing—namely, the tribulation that is connected with the Kingdom and which requires patient endurance (see Acts 14:22; II Timothy 2:11-12). The Fourth Commandment (Part 4). Revelations 3:15,16 explains what Jesus will do to all the lukewarm believers. The vision Scripture provides is so all-encompassing that not one of us can truly comprehend its breadth. There is nothing that can stop Christ from finishing His work perfectly—except us. Comp. Maybe we see God's standard of holiness being ignored or compromised, and some form of lawlessness is beginning to show up. 5 17 KJV It is difficult for me to understand how you can have anything eternal or everlasting and have it today and loose it tomorrow. .”. Revelation 14:12 contains another reference to the perseverance of the saints: "Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.". He can do far more for us than we can even think to ask. ", In the preceding verses, John describes the Beast, his power, and his blasphemy. Answer: Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as the coronavirus, have prompted many to ask why God allows—or even causes—pandemic diseases and whether such illnesses are a sign of the end times. 2 taught that temptation regarded as an opportunity should be a cause for joy. I have been a Christian since I was seventeen years old and I truly believe I got saved by God 's Grace. We are the house of God that Jesus has been building and that Moses faithfully served. We can fail Him (see Hebrews 6:4-8; 10:26-31); we can prove unfaithful, which is why the author's next section is an exhortation to be faithful and a warning not to follow the unfaithful, unbelieving example of the Israelites in the wilderness. We have no reason to doubt! "To the end": The Hebrews were neglecting things. It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. When all this happens, there may be no physical evidence to see how much God loves us. Consider how much the lust for power is a major motivating force in this world. We do not want to be like the Israelites who prostituted themselves in faithlessness, forsaking their covenant with the government of Almighty God. While the world is struggling to get power, God promises to give it to us as a byproduct of enduring to the end. David C. Grabbe Not possible. We may be continually waiting for a specific type of sacrificial love, and if we do not receive it, we may suppose that God's love is absent. and pray always"—is absolutely essential. It can be seen operating in families, in workplaces, in churches, and in commerce—and possibly, it is most visible in politics. . Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. If we are in a sound sleep, our minds are "dead to the world." So the author makes two major points: 1) Jesus Christ is the faithful Son of God and Heir of all things, and 2) He Himself is the Creator God, the One who made everything (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16). We are not aware of anything that is going on, even of the passage of time. Again, the context is the time when the world will worship the Beast and receive his mark. According to Dr. Roger Barrier on … This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. Without God, we are all dead men, physically and spiritually, but because "power belongs to God" (Psalm 62:11), we can tap into the source of true strength through our relationship with Him. In addition to the mention in Revelation 3:10, Christ commends the church at Ephesus for its patience: I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. This is why Joel 2:14 says, "Who knows? The Christian Jews who endured to the end were saved by flight to Pella, beyond the Jordan, at the signal pointed out by the Lord. In colleges and universities, some professors make the final exam at the end of a semester optional. How will we endure those times? Romans 5:3-4 - And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh … James 1:2-4 ESV / 57 helpful votes. Which best represents the problem with the comment? It is a permanent thing. . Our minds are limited in what we can see, as Paul points out in I Corinthians 2:9: “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.”. This Hebraism means that it is so certain that the Beast will carry out these things that none will escape being involved in some way. True love pays no attention to a suffered wrong, nor takes account of the evil done to it. After a thousand years under Christ's rule, will today's pains even be a memory? If you truly have a personal relationship with Jesus, you fear God, you trust in his promises; can you live a life of disobedience? God’s call and our need to give diligence and endure until the end. Many readers have had a taste of how this works: Ladies with children have experienced how a short period of intense pain in the now can be overwhelmed by the joy that comes afterward (John 16:21). Prepare for the worst." The word translated as "sin" literally means "to miss the mark." He alone knows what we need to survive the trials and temptations at the end. Jesus Christ says that because some of His people have been keeping His command to persevere, He will keep them from the worst of what lies ahead. Galatians 5:4 Hebrews 10:26 are important scriptures to consider as well. 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