The end of the world?

According to news reports earlier this week, thousands of people in the Netherlands are preparing for the end of the world in 2012. Most of the ideas are tied to the end of the Mayan calender, also in 2012. Interestingly, most of the people are stocking up on emergency supplies, including life rafts and other equipment.

There have been so many prophecies about the end of the world. But obviously, they have all been wrong! How do we know that this one will be any different?

The Bible plainly says a number of times that no one will know when Jesus comes again. Paul said that the judgment will come "as a thief in the night" (1 Thessalonians 5:2). Peter said the same in 2 Peter 3:9-10. As a result, we ought to live righteously and watch for what is to come. We all need to be obedient to the gospel and not be deceived by those who try to convince us that the end of the world is around the corner.

Kyle Campbell