People are mistaken about when the End Times began. While we are all living in the End Times today, this began when Jesus returned to heaven. With each passing day, we draw closer to the Second Coming of Christ. Are you ready for what the Lord is and His adversaries are about to unleash on the world?
Biblical background of the End Time Events
Nobody knows when our salvation will come to fruition, when this will actually occur, but Jesus told us to be watchful and pray, lest we be deceived by the rebellion that comes upon the world fomented by the "man of sin." This person is the Antichrist, likely a Gentile, as he comes "from the Sea," a term used to refer to non-Jews.
Satan is the ruler of this present world. We read of him: "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8, NIV).
Let's look at how Satan mocks and counterfeits the ways of God in his evil ways. This is important to note, because in the near future, the Antichrist will certainly be revealed to all who are still living, perhaps in our time for us younger people.
We Christians believe in the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Godhead - all God, in three distinct Persons.
On the other hand, Satan, who was cast from heaven because he wanted to be God, is a counterfeit imitation of the Father. He has great power and is permitted to do things only by God the Father's permission, just like He allowed Satan to test Job and Jesus (and us who believe).
The counterparts of the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit in the unholy trinity are Satan, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet. Again, note three distinct persons. All counterfeits but nevertheless real.
While the Holy Trinity is characterized by a limitless amount of truth, sincere love beyond our understanding, and 100 percent goodness, the unholy trinity, as mentioned above, portrays the total opposite characteristics of God, namely: deception (lies), a hatred of all things pertaining to God, and outright, recognizable evil.
The second member of the unholy trinity is the Beast or Antichrist, as depicted in Revelation chapter 13 and Daniel chapter 7. This will be a man who is mortally wounded, as unto death (and maybe even death itself), but who Satan will miraculously heal.
Once Satan brings this person back to life from certain death (or death), the world will worship Satan and the Antichrist (Revelation 13:4–5). The Antichrist then breaks the 1260 days (3-1/2 years) of peace with the Jews (midway through the Tribulation period of 7 years), and begins to blaspheme God in the open, and also begins persecuting and killing Christians. This will be a frightening and horrific period of time.
The third person of the unholy trinity is the False Prophet, described in Revelation 13:11–18. The False Prophet will speak like a dragon, that is, he will speak with total persuasion and with abject lies, all in order to turn humanity away from God and promote the worship of the Antichrist and Satan (Revelation 13:11–12). Some believe this False Prophet is the Pope, but let us shy away from speculation.
The False Prophet is fully able to produce great signs and wonders, including bringing down fire from heaven (Revelation 13:13). He sets up an image (we don't know what this image is yet but it will be revealed) of the Antichrist for worship, provides actual life to the image, demands utter worship of the image from every person alive, and kills people who refuse to worship the living image (Revelation 13:14–15). Revelation 20:4 seems to suggest that the method of those who refuse to worship the image will face beheading as a means of execution. Wow.
Some scholars believe in the pre-tribulation rapture, that is, when Jesus returns to take us who believe into heaven before the 7 year Tribulation begins. Others believe we will be caught up into heaven when the peace is ended with Israel and the Jews (mid-tribulation or after 3-1/2 years of peace with the Jews). Still others believe we will all live the full 7 years of the Tribulation period. I don't find the last one Biblical, and here is why you should, too. Jesus comes twice for His believers.
Yes, Jesus comes two times. First, He comes for his believers either pre-tribulation or mid-tribulation. But even after Satan, the Antichrist and the False Prophet are on the scene wreaking havoc on the Earth, people will turn to Jesus by faith. Therefore, He (Jesus) will return again for those who remain alive or who are slain by the Antichrist and his followers.
Now I don't know about you, but I want to be in that first batch to heaven! Let's look some more at what the unholy trinity does and then move on to cryptocurrency.
The False Prophet will also force everyone to receive a permanent mark of some kind, just as the slaves did in John the Disciple's time’s. This mark serves to show peoples' total devotion to the Antichrist and a blatant dismissal of the Godhead.
Only those individuals who receive the mark will be permitted to buy and sell. You see friends, Satan and his helpers will set up a one-world government, finance system, and more. All will be controlled by Satan and the Antichrist.
Acceptance of the above-mentioned mark means eternal death (Revelation 14:10).
The Bible makes it perfectly clear that people will fully understand that, by receiving the mark, they are not only accepting a one-world government system, but also a worship system that rejects Jesus Christ the Creator. People will also likely starve due to the inability to buy and sell.
Revelation 13:18 reveals the number of the Beast as 666. No one knows exactly what this really means, and it is futile to suggest otherwise or make attempts at guessing. Some believe that the Antichrist’s first, middle, and last names will have 6 letters each. Others believe that the 666 pertains to a computer chip, inasmuch as many computer programs begin with 666. We simply do not know for sure
Finally, we can know that if we truly have believed in Jesus, we will ascend into heaven. Those who believe in the time of the Tribulation will too, but most at the cost of their lives. In the end, God's perfect plan will be fulfilled.
God's eternal kingdom will certainly prevail, and His ultimate plan, just like Jesus at the cross did!
Daniel 7:21–22 states, “I was watching; and the same horn was making war against the saints, and prevailing against them, until the Ancient of Days came, and a judgment was made in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for the saints to possess the kingdom.”
We must remain watchful, alert, and observe the times at hand. The end result of our eternal salvation is near. Be encouraged, not discouraged! And be careful not to fall sway to the Devil and his minions. Pray without ceasing and lean on God for understanding.
Cryptocurrency
Given the fact that we will have a one-world government and a one-world currency system, what then will become of cryptocurrency? We do not know at this time, but we can be certain we who hold crypto, such as #BCH, will be affected.
It is certainly possible that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC's), which has been implemented in two countries (China and Sweden), will come into fashion in the very near future. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to suggest that the Antichrist, who controls the monetary system, will compel all people to accept one currency, likely a type of CBDC.
Now listen carefully, friends, because your future is at stake. The only way you will be able to buy, sell or trade your future digital currency, will be to accept the Mark of the Beast. What then shall we do?
Personally, I don't care. As we all know, we take nothing to the grave with us. Many reading this will accept the one-world monetary system by receiving the Mark of the Beast. This is sad but nevertheless true.
Decision time
Everyone who has read this to the end has a decision to make. Will you place your faith in Jesus or the one-world government and its evil system? It's an eternal choice, friends.
You (I have) can avoid eternal death by doing two things: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved" (Acts 16:31). In doing so, you are repenting of your sins and and turning to Jesus in obedience. I urge, encourage you, to do so now, for "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2, NIV). May the Holy Spirit prick your hearts to receive salvation.
Long but effective post. I agree that we are growing near to the time of Christ's return. I am almost 3 times your age so I don't know if I'll be here to watch everything unfold. I only pray more people will believe on Jesus for eternal life.