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#02 Jesus, the End Times and the Rapture: Is It Time to Repent?  The prospect of the end times has been a source of fascination, fear, and debate for centuries. In the modern era, the Christian faith is closely linked to a belief in an imminent rapture. But what exactly does the Bible say about the end times and when will it occur? Is it time to repent? The concept of an end times is found throughout the Bible. Jesus himself spoke of the coming of a great tribulation in the book of Matthew, as well as the coming of a new kingdom. In the book of Revelation, the final book of the Bible, the apostle John describes a world that is drastically different from the one we know today. The book of Daniel also speaks of the end of days, describing a great battle between the forces of good and evil. The Bible also speaks of a rapture, or the sudden taking away of believers to Heaven. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the apostle Paul speaks of a time when the Lord will descend from Heaven with a...

When it comes to questions of faith and spirituality, many people turn to the teachings of Jesus to find comfort, assurance, and direction. The Bible is full of passages that discuss the assurance of salvation through Jesus, and many people have found peace and assurance in their faith by studying these passages and their meanings.  ## What Does the Bible Say About Assurance of Salvation? The Bible is clear in its teaching that assurance of salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ. In John 3:16, Jesus himself says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Ephesians 2:8-9 also says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” These verses clearly indicate that assurance of salvation comes from believing in Jesus and accepting his sacrifice for our sins.  ## How Can I Find Assuranc...