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Don’t Delay
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Don’t Delay
Imminence refers to something that could happen at any moment. In the Bible, it refers to the fact that the Rapture could occur at any moment.
This doctrine is illustrated in Romans 13:11 where Paul says, “Now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” The Rapture of the Church—the next event on God’s end-times calendar—is closer today than yesterday and will be even closer tomorrow. Throughout biblical history, God has urged people not to put off believing in Him and conforming their lives to His will. And He will continue to do so until Christ returns. The apostle John saw in his vision an angel declaring “the everlasting gospel” to those on earth during the Tribulation.
As you anticipate Christ’s return, share the Good News with others so that they have an opportunity to accept Christ and are able to anticipate His return as well.
The imminent return of our Lord is the great Bible argument for a pure, unselfish, devoted, unworldly, active life of service.
R. A. Torrey
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Some 2,600 years ago, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream. In this dream, the king saw a five–part statue made of five different metals (see Daniel 2). Each section represented an empire, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon. Four of these empires have already risen and fallen in history—a clear fulfillment of Daniel's prophetic interpretation. The fifth and final empire indicates a future Europe—a ten nation coalition that will unite under the Antichrist's rule.
You can read about the King's dream and Daniel's interpretation in Daniel 2, but let's take a quick visual look at what you will find:
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King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
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Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
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Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
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Roman Empire
When the Grecian empire was conquered by Rome, all the lands and peoples of the previous kingdoms were assimilated into the Roman Empire through the strengths of the "iron legions of Rome" (Daniel 2:40).
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Future European Coalition
This empire has not yet risen. Daniel foretells a time when the Roman Empire—Europe—will consist of ten kingdoms or leaders. The future Roman Empire will be present on the earth when God sets up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).