With a movie out called 2012, and other movies which have been made proclaiming the possibilities of the “end of the world” (Armegeddon, The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day, etc) it seems there are children who are thinking the earth and all the people on it are in danger of total destruction.
The movies I have seen on this issue remind me of a cartoon. Wiley Coyote, and the Roadrunner; where Wiley chases the Coyote, falls over a cliff with an anvil, to the bottom of a very deep canyon, with the anvil nailing him on his head, and he goes on to chase the Roadrunner in one more episode. Laughable, entertaining, helping you forget; or put aside for a short time; some real life situations.
Something we should take note of is that many who espouse the “Global warming” idea, and that if we don’t do something about it will mean “the end of the world”. What I think we should notice is that some of these same “Scientist”, speculators; whatever they are; are also evolutionists who say by that theory that “The world is getting better and better”, and that “mankind is evolving toward becoming a better species”, and yet they warn us of destroying the earth. Isn’t that a contradiction of thought and terms. Just how could things be getting better and better, yet at the same time destroying the earth.
Something we need to think about is this: The world will not end in 2012, or anytime in the near future. I believe this because of the promises of a grand ole book. He has told us in that book that He will not allow the destruction of the earth. He is going to come, make all things new, changing the world as we know it, and He Himself will rule in this world and all evil will be put away.
That is the promises of the Word of God – the Bible. The world is not coming to and end, but your life could end before the next beat of your heart, or your next breath. The only assurances we have are found in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God. Call on His name and live.
-Tim A. Blankenship
The Fire and Hammer 
But, Tim, that’s not what my Left Behind books say. Are you sure about this?
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Now Scott, I have read the “Left Behind” series, and the only end of the world it deals with is the end of evil in the world. 🙂
And they are fiction too. A fiction series for thought; don’t you think?
Thanks for reading and your comment.
T.A.
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Tim, I agree with the “it’s only fiction.” I was attempting to make a joke/sarcastic remark regarding the fact that most people get their theology, especially eschatology, more from fictional works like this and the movies you mention, rather than from Scripture. Whether one agrees with LaHaye’s dispensationalism or not, that trend should be disturbing. Sorry my sarcasm wasn’t clear. I did enjoy the article.
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Scott I understood the sarcasm. That was the reason for the smiley face. I saw what you were saying. I have heard a lot about the “Left Behind” story, and I am in agreement with much of the theology, and eschatology of it.
I personally believe the world will be made new. It does become a matter of separating fact from fiction though.
I appreciate your comment and the sarcasm. We all need it once in awhile.
T.A.
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Amen!!!
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Thanks for the read and the amen.
T.A.
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