We should be aware of the signs but be skeptical of our own abilities to get them 100% correct as our own interpretation. And expect miracles in some of their fulfillments. The season of the second coming is definitely one we live in (as witnessed by our Apostles and Prophet).
I'm someone who thinks it's not far and not close, haha! This was a good video to help me see multiple perspectives! I appreciate those who think and interpret scripture as though the second coming is decades away and those who interpret scripture as though it's within the next few years, because I think two important truths can come together in a single whole: Living like Jesus is coming around the corner, but trusting His timing even it ends up being later than we thought, is just plain joyful. The point is to trust Jesus and get close to Him no matter the dispensation or the coming events. Being with Jesus is being at peace, as much in horrific times as in times of tranquility. Whatever happens in our lifetimes was prepared for and our Good Shepherd can guide us through it all. Thanks everyone for your insights!
Historically speaking, nation is not synonymous with country, so it doesn’t have to refer to teaching the Gospel being preached in each individual country
Every nation, kindred, tongue, and people implies all people throughout the scriptures when it is used. However, I don't disagree that it probably doesn't mean every last person.
One aspect is how many members of the Church are in those countries. In most of the countries that are brought up as”not having the gospel” it is not really known how many people might be members of the church or even Christians for that matter since they can’t leave and also can’t openly practice their faith. A lot of Muslim countries fall into that category as does China, North Korea, Cuba, Ect. So the gospel could be pretty well into them but because the governing body says no to religious freedom we have no real idea of how many there are. It would take a pretty large event to topple those regimes and really allow us to fully know how many members are there.
One aspect is how many members of the Church are in those countries. In most of the countries that are brought up as”not having the gospel” it is not really known how many people might be members of the church or even Christians for that matter since they can’t leave and also can’t openly practice their faith. A lot of Muslim countries fall into that category as does China, North Korea, Cuba, Ect. So the gospel could be pretty well into them but because the governing body says no to religious freedom we have no real idea of how many there are. It would take a pretty large event to topple those regimes and really allow us to fully know how many members are there.
It would be interesting for you to do a video on what spiritual benefits you get by believing the way you do. I’ve always been on “your side” but recently started to feel called to stop believing it’s all decades of centuries off because of how much that needs to happen . The result has been incredible. I feel excited and happy like it’s Already happened. I feel like I’m already almost living during the millennium because it feels so close. I feel no doubt about it. He’s coming. I’m raising my children like they will be alive to see Christ reign. My political party is no longer the binary choice. I truly didn’t feel like I won or lost because Jesus election is sure. He is my King! I don’t fear world war or death. Christ is imminently coming. He’s on His way. His arm is stretched out and all nations shall see Him. The fruits have been amazing. So much less doubt. So much hope. So much anxiety has turned to excitement and relief. My Lord and Savior is coming back and the earth shall soon rest! And if that takes decades or centuries so be it. Now I’m living like it will be tomorrow and conducting my affairs like it will be tomorrow. I’m forgiving people I’ve never forgiven. Reaching out to people I’d abandoned. Attending the temple like He could come suddenly at any moment. I will never go back to doubting that He is about to come. I gain too much by believing otherwise. It’s not about right or wrong. It’s about faith and hope and blessed be God who has opened my eyes and given me hope
I've felt the same. This verse I think sums up everything you just said. "And now, my beloved brethren, I desire that ye should remember these things, and that ye should work out your salvation with fear before God, and that ye should no more deny the coming of Christ" (Alma 34:37)
@sayhellobryan yes sir! That’s it…our prophet is speaking with ever-increasing urgency and excitement about it, so I see no reason why we shouldn’t too!
Here are some reasons: Chad Daybell Hector J. Sosa Jule Rowe Roger K. Young John Koyle Mechelle McDermott James Harmstrom Mark Lichenwalter Travis Goodsell False prophets use the urgency (and often start predicting false, greatly accelerated dates for the second coming) to gain notoriety, fame, money, followers, and clout. The channels that Kevin is referring to love clickbait headlines and misrepresent the contents of their videos to get UA-cam ad revenue, and they have no reason to stop doing so, even if their predictions fail to come to pass (President Nelson was not translated into an immortal, Terrestrial being on his 100th birthday, as one prominent Second Coming Watchman predicted he might). These false prophets often start selling things to support their preaching, and many are "captured" by their audiences who demand more sensationalist content. See, for example, the great 2012-2015 rush to start buying tents, food, and ammunition en masse in support of a "call out" where the First Presidency was going to ask members to relocate to YW Camps in the mountains of Utah to ride out the Great Tribulation. We see, in these UA-cam sensationalist "prophets", practices like numerology (witchcraft) and apophenia (a mental disorder seeing patterns where there are none). We see Satan using their curiosity and passion for a single facet of the Scriptures, the Lord's coming in glory, consuming all the other facets with an obsession bordering on manic. They ignore obedience, sacrifice, repentance, baptism, the Holy Ghost, chastity, and consecration in favor of clicks and speaking evil of other members of the church. They have no sense of caution or prudence. These UA-cam "Prophets" don't see that they're preaching the gospel of temporal safety, that Jesus is coming to save us from physical want and oppression, and not that He already came to save us from Sin. Their followers are tired of the news they hear and about paying more for groceries and fail to remember that not four generations ago, almost everyone on Earth was a subsistence farmer one season away from starvation. They have no idea what hardship is and beg to be saved from their (comparatively to that) comfortable lives. They want stones to be made into bread and the angels to catch them when they fall, not realizing the temptation that is. The Second Coming obsessed preachers only cater to those desires, and not the salvation from sin that is so much more important. Herein lies the trap: when the prophesied dates don't come, then the false prophets crush the tender and desperate faith in their followers. UA-cam prophets are spiritual murderers.
@@growinggrowthfromtree thank you for putting a voice to this point so eloquently; I have felt this way for the last few years--the fruits of belief that Christ's Millennial reign is soon to come are so much greater than the fruits otherwise. It will more likely lead people out of despair, help people feel the urgency of repentance, and help people to do good unto others so that they can prepare the oil in their lamps. It is simply human nature that we operate much better with an urgent incentive. Some might counter and say that belief in Christ's coming so soon might lead to feelings of let-down if not everything pans out how and when they think it will. They might say that the let-down will get people to think he is delaying his coming, and then lead to despair. But faithful believers in Christ know better than to despair when an event or policy does not go the way they think. Faithful believers adjust their understanding while still following the words of Christ to watch for the signs. Note that we are told to watch for the signs rather than the events that follow the signs. We can recognize a sign very quickly, but it usually takes hindsight to know what event that sign foreshadowed.
The real problem is that a lot of things may have happened multiple times in history. Or in ways we don't understand that they happened in a less than spectacular way. The Lord seems to do things over and over. So I'd rather think it's closer than further away. This channel always makes things look like the second coming is decades away. At least that's the feeling I've always gotten when I listen to him.
Well I like this channel because he always says that this is his opinion. And you don't have to agree and that's perfectly fine. But we do have to be aware that we could equally be wrong if we are thinking that Christ is coming in the next 5 years, when we know from scripture and from research that some prophecies need to be fulfilled beforehand. Like the missionaries being called home, that definitely wasn't COVID. That's going to be missionaries being called home because the gentiles do not want the missionaries anymore. There are still plenty of things that are going to happen, but that doesn't mean that Christ is 100 years away, but it also means that he might not be coming one year from now.
Kevin, I'm not sure I get the fear part because that's not what I'm hearing from our modern prophets and apostles. Is it supposed to be a great and not just a terrible day. Then again maybe I'm just being really naive and I should be fearful? Think of the hymn come come ye saints..."and should we die before our journeys through... Happy day all is well." For those that have already lost someone very close to them (e.g., spouse) or who have gone through very difficult trials, I don't think they're worried about the tribulation. Speaking from personal experience I am not. Again maybe I'm just being naive. I think it is amazing that we live in these times and get to see what has been prophesied for generations. The sooner the better. Yes I believe there will be like Elder Maxwell said a compression of events and I believe some things will be symbolic and some things will be literal.
You are correct to at least some degree. We are not a people of fear first and foremost. We only fear our Lord God as He has all power. Anything else is pointless to fear.
It hit me this time around that the past handful of presidential elections have been "great and terrible days" depending on who you voted for. I think it'll be the same with the 2nd coming - great for the saints, terrible for the wicked. The difference between an election though is that we know Christ will win, so we can look forward to that day with great anticipation, rather than a nervous anxiety driven by polling and propaganda / news media...
I love all these lessons you share with us. When we talk about the 2nd Coming, it reminds me that "Men's hearts shall fail them" when you talk about people not believing of things that are coming to pass, or that have already come to pass. Until Christ comes, I will do my best to do my part as well so I don't get caught off guard when the day does come... if I'm alive when it happens. 🥰
I feel like lots of people want to be the one to "guess correctly" about the timing of the 2nd Coming. This can lead to people to figuratively "put all their eggs into one basket" by choosing the timeline that they prefer. I think that's a dangerous thing to do, spiritually. (For example: I watched another 2nd Coming UA-camr say he believes the 2nd Coming will happen by the end of the year. What does it do to the fragile faith of his followers who want to believe that-- when it doesn't happen??) I agree that it's best to be open to both long and short timelines- and both literal and symbolic interpretations of these things and then have a "let's see which one plays out" mindset. (And let go of the idea that in order to feel special or smart or chosen- we have to pick the correct one ahead of time.) And in the meantime, listen to modern prophets and apostles -without the bias of an online echo-chamber. Those who are heeding President Nelson's specific counsel to prepare for the 2nd coming are helping to gather Israel on both sides of the veil.
I tend to think that the signs wont be as obvious as the video portays. If they are too obvious people wouldnt have to live by faith. I think its going to be such thay if you pointed out the prophecy and the fulfilmemt that the average person in todays world would blow it off. When Pres Nelson said in a coming "day" (singular) and said its time for us and he to prepare, that was an eyebrow raiser. It seemed like he was saying he'll be here for it, which cant be more than a few years away... Either way, exciting times, amd thanks for the videos!
One of the Apostles, I believe it was Elder Anderson or Bednar, announced this prophecy has been fulfilled. That the gospel has now flooded the earth thanks to the use of technology. Having the gospel “taught” does t necessarily mean we’ll have missionaries everywhere, but thanks to technology the gospel has “flooded the earth”
Anything God related though is blocked in places like China and other high strong countries. Gospel can't be taught there yet even by the Internet as those places don't allow any such teaching through their system. They control all media
I thought so too. Was it a recent talk? I've been looking for the reference but no luck so far. I remember raising my eyebrows and thinking, "check that prophecy off the list" when I heard it.
Okay, what does persecution mean to the Lord versus our interpretation? Is it tarring and feathering, or bombs? Or is it far more subtle? My husband and i attended a training for the youth years ago and the speaker informed us that over 50% of the millennial generation (I am in that category) have left the church. I can see that in my family and friends for myself. As soon as our youth enter universities they are mocked, and attacked for believing in the church, the role of families, and living moral lives. Is this not a form of persecution? Another thing to point out is the divide among friends and family based on who you voted for in the last 3 elections. I've literally been called toxic and evil by people I love. Families and friends are divided. Could it get worse..., sure. When I was growing up, I could call out immoral behavior for what it was. I could tell my friends to stop swearing and they would listen. Now it's a slaughter of verbal trash if I dare to tell a child to please use other words. Our food and water are toxic. The media has people in absolute fear right now. When I was little, I remember being taught about the last days. What it would look like, and quite frankly the things happening right now are insane. It's a spiritual battle and it could rapidly be physical like it is for billions of people all over the world. We are being myopic as the Prophet called it when we assume that everything revolves around the U.S. or that things have to be a certain way to be fulfilled. We are rapidly coming to the point where only those that follow christ are having children. Birth rates have dropped so far that for many nations this current wave of babies may be the last, because people aren't willing or are facing the painful reality of infertility. I'm so grateful for President Nelson's direct and clear declarations of the second coming being soon.
Christians are now the most persecuted group, globally, if not in our own countries. Lots of prophecies have been fulfilled, and are being fulfilled, but not in ways we might've expected. For me, it's come as a surprise to see the descendants of Joseph about to tear America (and my country, New Zealand) apart via gangstas, rather than righteous saints. And I didn't expect the nation of Israel (or it's wicked leaders, at least) to be the ones actively trying to start the battle of armageddon. To me, it's pretty clear that an alliance between Russia and China is going to be the forces of Gog and Magog, and I'm surprised and disappointed to see the US goading those countries into that alliance. The Dead Sea could be healed in an instant via priesthood power. To quote someone else's quote here: “The greatest events that have been spoken of by all the Holy Prophets will come along so naturally as the consequences of certain causes, that unless our eyes are enlightened by the Spirit of God, and the spirit of revelation rests upon us, we will fail to see that these are the events predicted by the Holy Prophets.” The covid lockdowns and the digital vax passport/CBDC's are the beginning of the mark of the beast. The mRNA technology in the covid jab (and subsequent jabs) is the source of most of the end-times plagues that are to come, meaning they're man-made rather than God-made, which I hadn't originally expected. I see the prophecies being fulfilled right now, but not necessarily how I was taught they would be fulfilled. I feel the Holy Ghost impressing upon me the urgency of Pres Nelson's encouragements to prepare NOW.
Hi Kevin, please continue your research on videos. You are well reasoned, thought provoking and concise. The doubters and naysayers below allow zeal or fear to unbalance their understanding. Never have I found your contibutions and videos to be self seeking or careless. Keep up your amazing contributions.
Revelation 3: 3 "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee." And I cross referenced "Watch" which took me to D&C39:23 "And again, it shall come to pass that on as many as ye shall baptize with water, ye shall lay your hands, and they shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and shall be looking forth for the signs of my coming, and shall know me."
“The greatest events that have been spoken of by all the Holy Prophets will come along so naturally as the consequences of certain causes, that unless our eyes are enlightened by the Spirit of God, and the spirit of revelation rests upon us, we will fail to see that these are the events predicted by the Holy Prophets.”
The more I listen to these videos, the more I kind of dislike this channel. The feeling I get from these videos is that you are doing everything you can to have us believe that the Second Coming is far away. But listening to the living prophet (who is the most important prophet) I get an entirely different feeling, that it truly is imminent. So I prefer to live my life as though his coming is tomorrow, so that I’m ready, rather than deny it and think that it is decades away.
The issue with symbolism in the scriptures is that unless the Lord specifically reveals the interpretation to you it's really just guessing. It might be a somewhat informed guessing based on your knowledge of the scriptures but its still guessing. The prophesied literal events are probably a better tool in determining where we stand.
I’m living my life so that if I die today, I’m prepared to meet the Savior. By default, I’m also prepared if the second coming of the Savior were to happen today. My concern is that those who are convinced that the second coming is imminent will get discouraged and drift in their devotion if it does not happen in the time frame they anticipate.
I thought we were told it was imminent. I really don't think that it is that far away. It sounds like it is closer than I thought, but I wanted it to be a little bit ago
@@trishachristensen7667 - yes, we have been told it's impending by Elder Andersen (he used that word) - and by all the warnings of President Nelson. If members don't want to listen, that is up to them. And @alang3991 - those of us who believe he is coming soon will not get discouraged. We will prepare until the day he comes. The parable of the good man of the house whose house was burgled explains what attitude we should have towards the Lord's coming.
President Nelson just declared in as simple of language one could as one having authority with priesthood keys he has.. “Brothers and sisters, now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.” Oct. 2024 conference
At the end of his talk he invoked his priesthood keys. I have never heard another prophet or apostle do this in this way. Keys aren't there to look pretty - they DO things. I've heard apostles end by stating that they are delivering their message as an apostle. I've heard them leave an apostolic blessing. I've never heard them invoke their prophetic priesthood keys. Additionally, his conference talk in April was ABOUT Priesthood keys. Almost like he wanted us to learn about them and focus on them before he did this. My personal opinion is that he has delivered an formal, binding warning to us and to the world that now is the time to prepare and that the Second Coming is soon (in our understanding of "soon"). Who would you issue an formal, binding warning to? To the generation it applies to. I think he has been quite clear that we are very close. I love Kevin's videos and his research, and enjoy listening to what he has to say, but my one critique would be that he doesn't seem to fully account for the quantity of clear and direct warnings we are receiving from our modern day prophets, and, indeed, seems to minimize what they have said. I think he has personal reasons for wanting to keep folk's hopes down as to it being soon. But the prophet does not use hyperbole, and we can take him at his word. He's been very clear. Still appreciate Kevin's work and enjoy what he presents, even if I don't 100% agree with him.
@SegoLily 100% agree! Thanks for your reply. It was significant and only he could issue that too in its fullest meaning. It’s like the parable of the ten virgins, “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.”… He did say it is neither to early or late to course correct which should give hope to all, but now is the time as a marker and as he has said too, we have front row seats, can we see what is happening..etc. So thankful for a living prophet.
@@wadekapcsos7798 Yes! Me too! I LOVE the comparison to the Parable of the Ten Virgins, and I think that's exactly what has happened. The Watchman has lifted up the cry that the Bridegroom approaches. It reminds me of the end of 2 Nephi where Nephi says, "For what I seal on earth, shall be brought against you at the judgment bar; for thus hath the Lord commanded me, and I must obey." Immediately before he invoked his keys, he commented on being honored to be the Lord's servant - as if he was acting in exactly that capacity when he did this. I think we witnessed something Biblical and monumental. And a lot of folks missed the majesty of the moment. But it's tough to sleep with the Watchman making such a racket on the tower.... ☺
@@SegoLilythanks for noticing that from president Nelson’s talk. I looked it up and he said “Through the power of the sacred priesthood keys I hold, I declare this truth to you and to all the world!” I don’t know if he has declared things this way before, but that does sound especially meaningful.
I just had this thought while listening to the tribulation part of the video. A comparison, if you will. When I went to the hospital the nurses asked me what my pain level was (as they do to all). My gut reaction was to say a 7 or 8 even though it was the worst pain i had ever felt. Why? Because I could imagine something worse. I have since been informed that that's not how we should do the pain scale. I should have said 10 because it was the worst pain, not because of some precieved idea of how it could be worse. I feel like this principle could be applied to the tribulation timeline (to an extent at least). When you say, "It will become much worse!" it's imagining COULD get. Im not sure if this is making sense, I just feel like we cannot know the scale that we're working with becaus we can't see everything all at once, we only have our own experiences. We might be at a 10.
Sorry, what we should do is listen to our prophet and seek personal revelation. Don’t delay your preparation for the return of the Savior because one UA-camr keeps saying certain events have to happen the way he interprets or his reference to scholars. The Jews that trusted in their scholars or scribes missed the mark.
OBVIOUSLY, we should be preparing every day. What if a bus hits you tomorrow? OBVIOUSLY, you should be prepared to meet God. The purpose of these videos is to lay out the facts so people don't leave the church because they think the second coming should have already of happened. He has stated that many times, and I have also known people who have left for such reasons.
Dear brother dude, I love your videos but I would go along with what President Nelson has been talking about since 2018, he's mentioned 17 times since becoming president about the coming soon and in the October '24 general conference he mentioned it 7 times, he said that we are in the bottom of the 9th inning
These videos are amazing and I'm always in for all the info about it. However, and because I love how you break down the gospel and all the scriptural references you use throughout your videos, would you consider making videos about glory, repentance, the atonement, revelation or similar? Thank you so much for serving like this!
The Fig Tree Generation, started when Israel returned in 1948, as a Nation, according to psalms 90;10- a Generation is a period of time 70 years, + 10 more years which equals 80 years, so 1948 + 80 years = 2028 Shalom.
I just stopped by to say I really have grievance with all the saints that scare my kids into thinking life isn't worth living by making gossip out of the signs of the times. Homeschool moms are the worst at this when caught in a moment of weakness in end times gossip, but God bless them they are truly such consecrated ladies insofar as they fear not. As for me and my family, we're taking our education, skills, fortunes, our health, our hope in Christ, and we're going to build Zion in every degree we can given our god-given circumstances. Brother Prince, you are a GIFT to this people. DO NOT get a big head. Just stay the course, avoid priestcraft, and keep preaching!!!
One example of prophecy fulfilled is the preaching of the gospel. TWO APOSTLES, no less, have stated in different conferences that the gospel is in ALL the world. Through the internet, three Nephites must have been fulfilled, even though you don’t see LDS missionaries in person. Come o!, it’s not hard.
All countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, the Horn of Africa, Mainland China, and North Korea has no missionary presence. Some of those places do have very small congregations but 29 countries and 12 territories appear to have no LDS congregations and receive no mission outreach.
@@dylanwilliams2202 - if an apostle says it is fulfilled and it is not corrected by the prophet, it is fulfilled. Your definition of "there must be missionaries" is your expectation and nothing else. There are other ways for the gospel to be preached.
Excellent content as always. Thank you for your bravery, wading in to a topic about which few study but have strong opinions. Onward, onward Christian solider.
8:13 What is interesting to me is that the Lord has already been able to have the Gospel reach to every country and language almost except for a few spots. For example, some South East Asian countries will not allow the Gospel to be preached. But, the Lord has influenced certain citizens to move to countries where the Gospel is being taught. They’re getting baptized and then a few years later are moving back to their native countries. They’re finding members holding sacrament meetings secretly in their homes with other members of the church who speak the same language. If not then the immigrants stay in their new country and continue to live the Gospel. In this sense the Gospel is being preached to every kindred tongue and people.
It just seems like we are not many years away. I don’t think we’ll be living the 2040s without the millennium having already stated. I’m betting the millennium will start next decade. Edit: and in the meantime, we’ll see some miracles.
@@greentree_ the interesting thing that gets to me is how simple the signs are and many don't see them for what they are. It's always, they could be. I think they are simple and direct. I would love for them to be over so that this earth life would be done. We are so close and it still feels like forever but it's not
Im leaning towards the half hour of silence being during Covid. The earthquake in Utah that knocked the trumpet out of Moroni's hand atop of the temple. Soon after temples were closed and missionaries were called home. No work was being done on either side of the veil. Also the peculiar dimming of the star Betelguese happened during this time. When work resumed, a meteor with an audible boom flew over northern Utah. Apparently it was loud enough to rattle windows. Betelguese is now shining at 150% brightness as we've hastened our work.
And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. Daniel 8:23-24 and a ton of other scriptures We aren’t even persecuted, let alone destroyed. Anyway, if you want to learn you will. Take care 🌞
I feel that Christ could come anytime now but His coming is delayed to give us an opportunity to turn away from sin and choose to follow Him. The divide between good and evil is expanding and we are moving towards the millennium where evil won’t be permitted.
Christ return is a fixed point in time, as was his birth. He will come whether we are prepared or not. He will come if are righteous and he will come if we are wicked.
The World needs Jesus 2nd coming now .. considering the evil being allowed to spread throughout, there should be no delay whatsoever .. he is needed now more than ever to cleanse this sick planet 🙏
26 And in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the whole earth shall be in commotion, and men’s hearts shall fail them, and they shall say that Christ delayeth his coming until the end of the earth.
What about Vaughn J. Featherstone (member of the 70) letter he wrote in1983 and placed it as time capsule at the Atlanta GA, temple? he stays in that letter that in 2033 the saint would have already witnesse the second coming of the Lord. Also, I read some where that they started building a temple in old Jerusalem in 2016 they got the foundation and first floor done but ran out of funds. don't know how true that is. I personal feel we are close to his coming around the 2033 time Frame that Elder featherstone talks about in his letter. but only time will tell us if that's true or not ether way I'm excited for his return when ever he comes.
. Doesn't it say that in Revaluation....3 and 1/2 years, fire coming out of their mouths killing those who try to kill them, plagues and stuff and at the end of the 3 and half years they are raised up into heaven....not real, just symbolism?
I thank you for the past vlogs you have done on this subject. In my humble opinion all prophecy will be fulfilled as the Lord has revealed through himself and his Prophets. We can speculate all we like, as long as we don’t argue. I am at the end time of my mortal life. I know I will see all the prophesies fulfilled.🙏🇦🇺👍
Any reasonable person who actually kinda knows what’s going one believes these few things: - spiritual preparation (cleanliness and revelation) is obviously the most important - understanding the second coming motivates you to be a more bold and active missionary (aka be even more in the world and even less of the world) - have a year of food and some supplies because the prophet says and because duh I like a lot of what Kevin says but I genuinely don't know where he gets this idea that anyone who thinks "sooner rather than later" is squirreling away to their bunkers and shutting off from the world. Also, there's not a person out there who isn't obviously crazy that believe that the second coming is one singular event that could happen tomorrow.
It is interesting to read the comments, and see how there are so many views about when the Second Coming will arrive. The prophet has encouraged us to live the gospel, obey the commandments, serve others, serve in the temple, and live a life of kindness. The conversation about the timeline is interesting, and I find it encouraging, however, the Second Coming will probably come in the midst of these conversations. It doesn't matter if it is tomorrow or decades from now. If we are prepared both spiritually and physically, we will be ready.
Thank you for giving us some specific things to look for. I know your interpretations and opinions differ from the things that Michael B. Rush has said, but his interpretation gives me a lot of anxiety. I think both of you have truth to what you say and I always like coming back to your videos to bring me from a more radical view, into a more realistic one. I think the answer lies somewhere in between.
I thought President Hinckley said that the following had already happened. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come. Take a look at his talk “Living in the Fullness of Times” October 2001 General Conference. I may be wrong and will appreciate any insight. Thank you.
The signs are growing greater every year. President Nelson's recent conference talk warned the Saints to prepare, now. According to the Lord's own timeline, the Second Coming of Jesus will likely be within the next decade i.e. 2034. That is precisely why they mentioned that the next decade will be "unprecedented". The idea the Second Coming is more than 40 years away is ridiculous.
The Jews have probably the best understanding they are waiting the messiah return. If you follow their calendars, it can’t happen until the Sabbath & the Jubilee years I believe the next Jubilee till be 2030/31 Check it out. Jesus is coming back to his Chosen people. I’m a member of the Church, and I stand with Israel.
It baffles me that people can’t see what is happening in this world and how it correlates to our Lord and Savior’s second coming. The prophet, not some UA-camr, has been making it very clear how close we really are for a few years now
One question that everyone needs to answer before asking if the Second Coming is near or far is this: is there a fixed, appointed time for the final & permanent reign of Christ, or does it depend on the choices of the people?
I personally find the arguments for a "fixed" time more convincing, understanding that Christ will come no matter the state of the world. This means that I believe Christ will not delay or accelerate his timeline (but he can still "hasten his work in his time" in the sense that people will hear the gospel message faster and more abundantly when "his time" has come). Prophecies about the destruction of the wicked, for instance, don't have to come to pass before the Lord is here for good, if the people are righteous and repent. I see them more as warnings rather than declarations of inevitable future events. We see this in Isaiah, when he prophesies the destruction of both kingdoms of Israel by the Assyrians, unless they repented. The Northern Kingdom did not, and thus were scattered and destroyed. However, the Kingdom of Judah did repent under King Hezekiah, and thus were spared that iteration of prophesied destruction. However, human nature is such that they will come to pass...but to what degree? We'll see. It will be bad, but it will only be as bad as the people deserve. Perhaps a way to reconcile these ideas is by saying that the time is fixed, but what we see, hear, and feel when the time comes is variable.
I feel that it's nearish, but not next week. I think it's made to look like it's closer so it gets people off their butts. Our beloved prophet has never professed to know when it will. Only God & our Savior knows exactly when. So I believe it will be within the next 5-10 yrs. Then too, when it states that He will come like a thief in the night, we'd be smart to think it will be sooner than later. I know I don't want to be one of the 10 virgins.
Hi. Thank you for your insight. Why does God allow his children to live in an evil, wicked world when if they were not influenced by the filth of this world, they would choose the right? Is it fair?
Or is he already here? Alot of Christians don't realize what last days were being talked about in scripture. The new testament writers said they were themselves in the last days. A really good book to read to help understand is " THE last days Identified " by Don K Preston
Hey have you ever head of a Yooper stone from the great lakes... it's a special stone that glows under UV light. Which is interesting because of Joseph smiths account.
Yeah I’m pretty sure the Jewish temple being built is in the wrong place on the time line it should be at the half way point for the tribulation. I could be wrong someone correct me using scripture reference if I am wrong.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, while we are indeed blessed to have a living prophet, and it is prudent to hear him and follow his inspired council, let us not forget we have access to a greater power and wisdom than his: the Holy Ghost. See D&C 45:56-57. Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!
I accept your views and seek also to grab hold of the rod of iron (Jesus), and all the other great and many wonderful names he represents. In Jesus name, amen.
Almighty God is already here doing is work in the last days , so understand when He say He will return as a thief in the night and you don’t have to fear if it later rather sooner
According to the scriptures the temple will be built after the first 3.5 years of the tribulation so as soon as that temple gets built it will be 3.5 years deep into the tribulation!
To me, the kickoff of the final timeline seems to be the rebuilding of the Jewish temple. That seems to be a very exact yes or no thing. Other things like did we preach the gospel to all the world seem harder to specifically answer and specifically say when they happened. Also, the main thing is nobody knows when exactly Christ will come. President Nelson doesn’t know. Not even the angels in heaven know the exact time. It is best to be prepared always. There is no clue that we can find to say when Christ will come exactly. That is purposely kept from us.
I was in church and a member of the bishopric said, "pres nelson is preparing us for the the second coming, who knows if it's in 100 years, 50 years, or 10." I laughed to myself and thought, "his low number is my high!"
Brothers and sisters, i plead with you to base your testimony on the firm foundation that is Jesus Christ and His word and not someone else's interpretation. I have seen this ruin faith and families. Go search the scriptures, conference talks, other church resources and ponder and pray with God as your study conpanion. I promise you that you can know all the mysteries of the kingdom through faith snd personal revelation. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. ❤
So I think bevor the missionaries are called home something happens so the gospel can’t be taught anymore. So first comes some trouble for the church, then we know it’s beginning. When the work is done then I think God doesn’t need to hold his hand back anymore then trouble comes for the world. Let’s see what happens. Anyway we can’t really change what needs to be happening.🙈✌️🙏❤️
I believe Christ could come around 2033 for his appearance at the Mount of Olives. For his final/grand appearance to return here to this earth to live here during the millennium…. After 2040.
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There has been no interpretation of this prophecy, or what this scripture means. Who says this hasn't been fulfilled? What does it mean and who says if it is prophecy, that it needs to happen before the second coming.
Jeanie, Zechariah chapter 4 speaks of the end-time restoring Elias who restores all things. The "candlestick all of gold" represents this end-time seer. Zerubbabel is also held up as a type of the restoring Elias because in addition to restoring all things, he will also build all things, including the temples of the end times in Jerusalem and the New Jerusalem. Also in that chapter, Zechariah saw Elias' two witnesses, which are called "sons of oil" in the Hebrew, indicating that the two witnesses of the end times will be the literal sons of Elias. These two stand by "the Lord of the whole earth" in the last verse, which refers to _Elias_ in the last days after he has subdued the world in preparation for his "all things" mission of preparing the way of Jesus' Second Coming. Daniel also saw Elias in chapter 9 of his book, and he saw Elias and his two witnesses in chapter 12 of his book. John also saw him in Rev. 10 and he saw his two witnesses in Rev. 11. As did Ezekiel, Isaiah, etc. (I won't cite every instance.) Chapter 5 of Zechariah is a chronological continuation of Zechariah's vision, in which he sees curses sent out (by Elias) upon the world and also the establishment of mystery Babylon, the great whore. Thus the events of Zechariah chapter 5 are, as yet, unfulfilled because the events of chapter 4 have not, as yet, occurred, both chapters being in chronological order.
@@bartercoins - Which prophet has translated that prophecy? How do you know the timeline of this prophecy and if it is for us right now? Those chapters are very obscure that there are many explanations that could show that they have been fulfilled. This is why we have more scripture to help us understand the prophesies that are happening today before Christ comes. With your own explanation - I could show you that it is fulfilled or will be fulfilled quickly before He comes again.
The truth is Christ is coming tomorrow. The potential for Him to come in any of the tomorrows that we will have on this earth is real. He will always be coming tomorrow and we should live our lives in accordance with living each day prepared to meet our maker. Also, we will all be there, whether in mortality or in the spirit. All of us will be part of His coming so we should continue to participate in gathering Israel and following the counsel of the Prophet. All of this other speculation has become a distraction from the real work we should be engaged in doing. Having lived through hurricane Harvey, I can tell you that events of that magnitude do not unfold the way we think they will. Our modern world had infiltrated our minds to such a degree I think many look upon these events like they would play out in a movie. That isn't how it happens. It all feels very ordinary yet extraordinary. God is real, he loves us and will send His Son when the time is right. In the meantime, be the disciple He needs you to be and live your life with God as the center. All the speculation is a distraction from the work the Lord needs us to be engage in right now. We also need to be careful we don't become the people from Mormon 2:10-13.
@GospelLessons1, this was a great video! Thought I would ask what your thoughts are on the book "The Prophecy" by Duane S Crowther. He seems to have some good evidence for the second coming. Specifically when the fullness of the times of the Gentiles is fulfilled, than the tribulations will begin. What are your thoughts on him? Interested to see where you get most of your sources at to do my research. Appreciate the content you provide!
It feels like the video is less about the topic and more about content creators need to create division and persuade people to intellectually agree with him to assuage emotional wounds. “Which side you are on?” Question is indicative. Please create videos that are less divisive.
The end of the sixth thousand years and the beginning of the seventh thousand years takes place in the spring of 2033. So we are near the end of the sixth thousand years, there being less than 9 years left.
There were 4000 years between the Fall of Adam and the resurrection of Christ (which happened in 33 AD). The resurrection of Christ is the midpoint of earth's existence, per Alma 40:19-20. 33 AD + 2000 years brings us to 2033 AD as the end of the six thousandth year.
Elias, his four angelic helpers and the 144,000 men that they seal in their foreheads by writing God the Father's name there (a phylactery) are supposed to appear on earth during the sixth thousand years, _after_ the sixth seal of the sealed book has been opened (see D&C 77:8-11). We are still in the sixth thousand years but neither Elias, nor his four angelic helpers, nor the 144,000 have shown up, yet, therefore the sixth seal of the sealed book has not, yet, been opened. Additionally, Elias is the _first sign_ of the end times (see Matt. 17:10-11) and he is the one who _initiates_ the end times, therefore we are not yet in the end times.
In Rev. 6:12 to Rev. 7:19 John writes of the things that he saw happen _after_ the sixth seal of the sealed book has opened. But, _none of these things have happened, yet_ . Why not? _Because the sixth seal hasn't opened, yet_ . The things that John saw happen were in _chronological order_ . This means that when the sixth seal is opened, the first thing that happens *is the great earthquake* that moves every mountain and isle out of their places. This still hasn't happened. Thus we cannot be in the seventh thousand years. We can only be in the sixth thousand years. But even being in the sixth thousand years, the end-time signs that are supposed to happen during the sixth thousand years _still have not happened_ . What end-time prophecy has been fulfilled so far, then? _Not a single one of them_ . The first sign is the appearance of Elias, so that's the thing we should be watching for.
Israel, the jews and the physical temple are distractions by false prophets. Prophecy can’t be unraveled through the eyes of idolatry(Christ the idol) and literal interpretation. Amo 3:14 for in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel on him, I will also visit the altars of Bethel. And the horns of the altar shall be cut off and shall fall to the ground. Amo 3:15 And I will strike the winter house together with the summer house, and the houses of ivory shall perish. And the great houses shall be swept away, says Jehovah. Watch your “houses” being set on fire.
The 7th seal I think was opened on 2000 year since the a millennium started for men and also for the church since the book of doctrines and convenants says the church was restored in the 1830 years of the Lord, anyway that’s my opinion and the scripture said and the 7th seal was opened and half and hour of silence how much is a half on hour for the Lord? Well I think is really close don’t wait for 2000 years more, just be ready now because as it happened in Jerusalem just a year ago that was attacked and they never imagine that, it can happened the same, so be aware of it
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I thought the 2nd Coming was going to happen much quicker if Harris was elected. I'm not a Trump fan but it seems like things won't get so bad so fast as it would have happened if the other side won. 🤷♀️
Same. I was thinking that the second coming would be close because of that.... but with Trump in... it clears the way for a possible 2030ish time line - but we are not waiting til then and hope it is sooner.
Think of Elder Bednars talk this last conference. Look at how quickly things turned in 3rd Nephi. Trump hasn't slowed anything. In fact, one might argue that he speeds it up (this coming from someone who was happy he was elected), with secret combinations becoming more brazen to get rid of and fight against him. I guess we will see in retrospect.
Great video!!! IMO we're far off. I think we're going to have several years where things will be calming down so our children can grow up and prepare the next generation for the literal second coming. My two youngest kids patriarchal blessings go into great detail what they'll be doing in years to come and those things can only be done in human form on this earth. Not only that.... The church has some cleaning up to do in terms of false doctrine spoken of by Joseph Smith, Spencer Kimball, Ezra Taft Benson. The cleaning up has already begun but we're years off from that completion and the church will not be fully restored until that happens. So yeah.... Looking at the big picture we're no where even close to it in terms of my lifetime anyway. People just want it to come so bad they refuse to see things in a spiritual sense but rather a literal one. I keep seeing and hearing people say Nelson said we only have two more things while Nelson cannot possibly know that. Keep up the good work👍😇
Only God knows and since it will be like a thief in the night, most likely it will just as big a shock the this talking head as most. Be frugal with your finances, try to pay off your home and any major bills, keep your affairs in order, love God, love your neighbor. The above is good advice in any situation - The 2nd coming will come when it comes - life is too short anyway - I have 9,999,999+ more important things to do than waste time trying to speculate on when Christ returns.
Be prepared by having your spitual house in order. Be about doing what you have been instructed. Even if it were to all start next year, you are not guaranteed to be around for it as anyway. since no one knows you best be doing all you can do so when it is time you can go to paradise and work among the dead to prepare them to rise up as well. Given the choice of which side of the veil to witness the worst years in history I would choose the other side.
You dont have to speculate. He commanded us to watch and read the signs and if we did so we would know the season of his return. The times of the Gentiles has been fulfilled. 3rd nephi 16 is being fulfilled. Covid was the desolating (translates isolating) sickness. Gadianton control of most govts. Babylon haa penetrated deep into the church. Pride celebration at the conference center this year with the choir. Pride flags at BYU. Homosexuality and trannyism being quietly upheld and supported in the church. The gospel of pride and properity alive and well. The seasons blending. The thinning of the earths ionosphere. The sign of the virgin and the dragon spoken of in Revelation occurred in 2019. It goes on and on.
If you're stuck with the words of the modern CEO and board of directors of the LDS Church, you'll have no idea. It should be pretty clear to get a seven year heads up, and a warning that 7 years is on deck when the Islamic caliphate forms again
@@OutOfControl-y8u - thanks for showing your alignment is not with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And a side note - you will be very disappointed when you find out that temple announcements and building them are the most important prophecies by prophets.
@Jeanie-nv7lo surely you're joking, a temple announcement is not a prophecy. Otherwise that's a really bad look because they've made false ones just on that metric
@OutOfControl-y8u - false temple announcements? What because they haven't happened when you think they should? Good try. Russel Marion Nelson is the Lord's mouthpiece. Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lord. I look forward to the day he comes.
The second coming is in 7 years!! The rapture of His Bride is imminent! Be ready family. Keep looking up and keep planting seeds. The second coming of Christ is in 2031!!!!
@@thecolossusofclout3757true but can we know the season with watching for the signs? I believe her name is Andrea , she did a interview with The Stick of Joseph , and taught about the symbolism of “no man knows the day nor the hour” with the Hebrew’s traditions with the engagement and wedding feast.
@@thecolossusofclout3757 nobody knew the day or the hour when Matthew 24 was written. He never said no one would ever know the day or the hour. Additionally, he will tell his prophet.
It's simple. The bible is a 7000 year old prophetic book. 6000 years are nearly compete. So what do you think the future holds? We are close if the bible is true
@@tonyclark2262 I agree, nothing will be revealed save he reveal it to his prophets. But I doubt this dude in the comment section is a prophet so I’ll wait
We should be aware of the signs but be skeptical of our own abilities to get them 100% correct as our own interpretation. And expect miracles in some of their fulfillments. The season of the second coming is definitely one we live in (as witnessed by our Apostles and Prophet).
I'm someone who thinks it's not far and not close, haha! This was a good video to help me see multiple perspectives! I appreciate those who think and interpret scripture as though the second coming is decades away and those who interpret scripture as though it's within the next few years, because I think two important truths can come together in a single whole: Living like Jesus is coming around the corner, but trusting His timing even it ends up being later than we thought, is just plain joyful. The point is to trust Jesus and get close to Him no matter the dispensation or the coming events. Being with Jesus is being at peace, as much in horrific times as in times of tranquility. Whatever happens in our lifetimes was prepared for and our Good Shepherd can guide us through it all. Thanks everyone for your insights!
Historically speaking, nation is not synonymous with country, so it doesn’t have to refer to teaching the Gospel being preached in each individual country
Every nation, kindred, tongue, and people implies all people throughout the scriptures when it is used. However, I don't disagree that it probably doesn't mean every last person.
One aspect is how many members of the Church are in those countries. In most of the countries that are brought up as”not having the gospel” it is not really known how many people might be members of the church or even Christians for that matter since they can’t leave and also can’t openly practice their faith. A lot of Muslim countries fall into that category as does China, North Korea, Cuba, Ect. So the gospel could be pretty well into them but because the governing body says no to religious freedom we have no real idea of how many there are. It would take a pretty large event to topple those regimes and really allow us to fully know how many members are there.
One aspect is how many members of the Church are in those countries. In most of the countries that are brought up as”not having the gospel” it is not really known how many people might be members of the church or even Christians for that matter since they can’t leave and also can’t openly practice their faith. A lot of Muslim countries fall into that category as does China, North Korea, Cuba, Ect. So the gospel could be pretty well into them but because the governing body says no to religious freedom we have no real idea of how many there are. It would take a pretty large event to topple those regimes and really allow us to fully know how many members are there.
It would be interesting for you to do a video on what spiritual benefits you get by believing the way you do. I’ve always been on “your side” but recently started to feel called to stop believing it’s all decades of centuries off because of how much that needs to happen .
The result has been incredible. I feel excited and happy like it’s Already happened. I feel like I’m already almost living during the millennium because it feels so close. I feel no doubt about it. He’s coming. I’m raising my children like they will be alive to see Christ reign. My political party is no longer the binary choice. I truly didn’t feel like I won or lost because Jesus election is sure. He is my King!
I don’t fear world war or death. Christ is imminently coming. He’s on His way. His arm is stretched out and all nations shall see Him.
The fruits have been amazing. So much less doubt. So much hope. So much anxiety has turned to excitement and relief. My Lord and Savior is coming back and the earth shall soon rest!
And if that takes decades or centuries so be it. Now I’m living like it will be tomorrow and conducting my affairs like it will be tomorrow. I’m forgiving people I’ve never forgiven. Reaching out to people I’d abandoned. Attending the temple like He could come suddenly at any moment. I will never go back to doubting that He is about to come. I gain too much by believing otherwise. It’s not about right or wrong. It’s about faith and hope and blessed be God who has opened my eyes and given me hope
I absolutely ❤ this response. You put words to my thoughts and feelings on the subject!
I've felt the same. This verse I think sums up everything you just said.
"And now, my beloved brethren, I desire that ye should remember these things, and that ye should work out your salvation with fear before God, and that ye should no more deny the coming of Christ" (Alma 34:37)
@sayhellobryan yes sir! That’s it…our prophet is speaking with ever-increasing urgency and excitement about it, so I see no reason why we shouldn’t too!
Here are some reasons:
Chad Daybell
Hector J. Sosa
Jule Rowe
Roger K. Young
John Koyle
Mechelle McDermott
James Harmstrom
Mark Lichenwalter
Travis Goodsell
False prophets use the urgency (and often start predicting false, greatly accelerated dates for the second coming) to gain notoriety, fame, money, followers, and clout. The channels that Kevin is referring to love clickbait headlines and misrepresent the contents of their videos to get UA-cam ad revenue, and they have no reason to stop doing so, even if their predictions fail to come to pass (President Nelson was not translated into an immortal, Terrestrial being on his 100th birthday, as one prominent Second Coming Watchman predicted he might). These false prophets often start selling things to support their preaching, and many are "captured" by their audiences who demand more sensationalist content. See, for example, the great 2012-2015 rush to start buying tents, food, and ammunition en masse in support of a "call out" where the First Presidency was going to ask members to relocate to YW Camps in the mountains of Utah to ride out the Great Tribulation.
We see, in these UA-cam sensationalist "prophets", practices like numerology (witchcraft) and apophenia (a mental disorder seeing patterns where there are none). We see Satan using their curiosity and passion for a single facet of the Scriptures, the Lord's coming in glory, consuming all the other facets with an obsession bordering on manic. They ignore obedience, sacrifice, repentance, baptism, the Holy Ghost, chastity, and consecration in favor of clicks and speaking evil of other members of the church. They have no sense of caution or prudence. These UA-cam "Prophets" don't see that they're preaching the gospel of temporal safety, that Jesus is coming to save us from physical want and oppression, and not that He already came to save us from Sin.
Their followers are tired of the news they hear and about paying more for groceries and fail to remember that not four generations ago, almost everyone on Earth was a subsistence farmer one season away from starvation. They have no idea what hardship is and beg to be saved from their (comparatively to that) comfortable lives. They want stones to be made into bread and the angels to catch them when they fall, not realizing the temptation that is. The Second Coming obsessed preachers only cater to those desires, and not the salvation from sin that is so much more important.
Herein lies the trap: when the prophesied dates don't come, then the false prophets crush the tender and desperate faith in their followers. UA-cam prophets are spiritual murderers.
@@growinggrowthfromtree thank you for putting a voice to this point so eloquently; I have felt this way for the last few years--the fruits of belief that Christ's Millennial reign is soon to come are so much greater than the fruits otherwise. It will more likely lead people out of despair, help people feel the urgency of repentance, and help people to do good unto others so that they can prepare the oil in their lamps. It is simply human nature that we operate much better with an urgent incentive.
Some might counter and say that belief in Christ's coming so soon might lead to feelings of let-down if not everything pans out how and when they think it will. They might say that the let-down will get people to think he is delaying his coming, and then lead to despair. But faithful believers in Christ know better than to despair when an event or policy does not go the way they think. Faithful believers adjust their understanding while still following the words of Christ to watch for the signs. Note that we are told to watch for the signs rather than the events that follow the signs. We can recognize a sign very quickly, but it usually takes hindsight to know what event that sign foreshadowed.
The real problem is that a lot of things may have happened multiple times in history. Or in ways we don't understand that they happened in a less than spectacular way. The Lord seems to do things over and over. So I'd rather think it's closer than further away. This channel always makes things look like the second coming is decades away. At least that's the feeling I've always gotten when I listen to him.
Well I like this channel because he always says that this is his opinion. And you don't have to agree and that's perfectly fine.
But we do have to be aware that we could equally be wrong if we are thinking that Christ is coming in the next 5 years, when we know from scripture and from research that some prophecies need to be fulfilled beforehand.
Like the missionaries being called home, that definitely wasn't COVID. That's going to be missionaries being called home because the gentiles do not want the missionaries anymore.
There are still plenty of things that are going to happen, but that doesn't mean that Christ is 100 years away, but it also means that he might not be coming one year from now.
Kevin, I'm not sure I get the fear part because that's not what I'm hearing from our modern prophets and apostles. Is it supposed to be a great and not just a terrible day. Then again maybe I'm just being really naive and I should be fearful? Think of the hymn come come ye saints..."and should we die before our journeys through... Happy day all is well." For those that have already lost someone very close to them (e.g., spouse) or who have gone through very difficult trials, I don't think they're worried about the tribulation. Speaking from personal experience I am not. Again maybe I'm just being naive. I think it is amazing that we live in these times and get to see what has been prophesied for generations. The sooner the better. Yes I believe there will be like Elder Maxwell said a compression of events and I believe some things will be symbolic and some things will be literal.
You are correct to at least some degree. We are not a people of fear first and foremost. We only fear our Lord God as He has all power. Anything else is pointless to fear.
It hit me this time around that the past handful of presidential elections have been "great and terrible days" depending on who you voted for.
I think it'll be the same with the 2nd coming - great for the saints, terrible for the wicked. The difference between an election though is that we know Christ will win, so we can look forward to that day with great anticipation, rather than a nervous anxiety driven by polling and propaganda / news media...
I love all these lessons you share with us. When we talk about the 2nd Coming, it reminds me that "Men's hearts shall fail them" when you talk about people not believing of things that are coming to pass, or that have already come to pass. Until Christ comes, I will do my best to do my part as well so I don't get caught off guard when the day does come... if I'm alive when it happens. 🥰
I feel like lots of people want to be the one to "guess correctly" about the timing of the 2nd Coming. This can lead to people to figuratively "put all their eggs into one basket" by choosing the timeline that they prefer. I think that's a dangerous thing to do, spiritually. (For example: I watched another 2nd Coming UA-camr say he believes the 2nd Coming will happen by the end of the year. What does it do to the fragile faith of his followers who want to believe that-- when it doesn't happen??) I agree that it's best to be open to both long and short timelines- and both literal and symbolic interpretations of these things and then have a "let's see which one plays out" mindset. (And let go of the idea that in order to feel special or smart or chosen- we have to pick the correct one ahead of time.) And in the meantime, listen to modern prophets and apostles -without the bias of an online echo-chamber. Those who are heeding President Nelson's specific counsel to prepare for the 2nd coming are helping to gather Israel on both sides of the veil.
I tend to think that the signs wont be as obvious as the video portays. If they are too obvious people wouldnt have to live by faith. I think its going to be such thay if you pointed out the prophecy and the fulfilmemt that the average person in todays world would blow it off.
When Pres Nelson said in a coming "day" (singular) and said its time for us and he to prepare, that was an eyebrow raiser. It seemed like he was saying he'll be here for it, which cant be more than a few years away...
Either way, exciting times, amd thanks for the videos!
One of the Apostles, I believe it was Elder Anderson or Bednar, announced this prophecy has been fulfilled. That the gospel has now flooded the earth thanks to the use of technology.
Having the gospel “taught” does t necessarily mean we’ll have missionaries everywhere, but thanks to technology the gospel has “flooded the earth”
A few of them have mentioned that
Anything God related though is blocked in places like China and other high strong countries. Gospel can't be taught there yet even by the Internet as those places don't allow any such teaching through their system. They control all media
I thought so too. Was it a recent talk? I've been looking for the reference but no luck so far. I remember raising my eyebrows and thinking, "check that prophecy off the list" when I heard it.
@383mazda i am thinking elder gong said it and I think anderson too...
@383mazda don't quote me on that...
Okay, what does persecution mean to the Lord versus our interpretation? Is it tarring and feathering, or bombs? Or is it far more subtle? My husband and i attended a training for the youth years ago and the speaker informed us that over 50% of the millennial generation (I am in that category) have left the church. I can see that in my family and friends for myself. As soon as our youth enter universities they are mocked, and attacked for believing in the church, the role of families, and living moral lives. Is this not a form of persecution? Another thing to point out is the divide among friends and family based on who you voted for in the last 3 elections. I've literally been called toxic and evil by people I love. Families and friends are divided. Could it get worse..., sure. When I was growing up, I could call out immoral behavior for what it was. I could tell my friends to stop swearing and they would listen. Now it's a slaughter of verbal trash if I dare to tell a child to please use other words. Our food and water are toxic. The media has people in absolute fear right now. When I was little, I remember being taught about the last days. What it would look like, and quite frankly the things happening right now are insane. It's a spiritual battle and it could rapidly be physical like it is for billions of people all over the world. We are being myopic as the Prophet called it when we assume that everything revolves around the U.S. or that things have to be a certain way to be fulfilled. We are rapidly coming to the point where only those that follow christ are having children. Birth rates have dropped so far that for many nations this current wave of babies may be the last, because people aren't willing or are facing the painful reality of infertility. I'm so grateful for President Nelson's direct and clear declarations of the second coming being soon.
I loved your response!
Christians are now the most persecuted group, globally, if not in our own countries.
Lots of prophecies have been fulfilled, and are being fulfilled, but not in ways we might've expected. For me, it's come as a surprise to see the descendants of Joseph about to tear America (and my country, New Zealand) apart via gangstas, rather than righteous saints. And I didn't expect the nation of Israel (or it's wicked leaders, at least) to be the ones actively trying to start the battle of armageddon. To me, it's pretty clear that an alliance between Russia and China is going to be the forces of Gog and Magog, and I'm surprised and disappointed to see the US goading those countries into that alliance.
The Dead Sea could be healed in an instant via priesthood power.
To quote someone else's quote here: “The greatest events that have been spoken of by all the Holy Prophets will come along so naturally as the consequences of certain causes, that unless our eyes are enlightened by the Spirit of God, and the spirit of revelation rests upon us, we will fail to see that these are the events predicted by the Holy Prophets.”
The covid lockdowns and the digital vax passport/CBDC's are the beginning of the mark of the beast.
The mRNA technology in the covid jab (and subsequent jabs) is the source of most of the end-times plagues that are to come, meaning they're man-made rather than God-made, which I hadn't originally expected.
I see the prophecies being fulfilled right now, but not necessarily how I was taught they would be fulfilled.
I feel the Holy Ghost impressing upon me the urgency of Pres Nelson's encouragements to prepare NOW.
Hi Kevin, please continue your research on videos. You are well reasoned, thought provoking and concise. The doubters and naysayers below allow zeal or fear to unbalance their understanding. Never have I found your contibutions and videos to be self seeking or careless. Keep up your amazing contributions.
Revelation 3: 3 "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee." And I cross referenced "Watch" which took me to D&C39:23 "And again, it shall come to pass that on as many as ye shall baptize with water, ye shall lay your hands, and they shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and shall be looking forth for the signs of my coming, and shall know me."
D&C 45:56-57
“The greatest events that have been spoken of by all the Holy Prophets will come along so naturally as the consequences of certain causes, that unless our eyes are enlightened by the Spirit of God, and the spirit of revelation rests upon us, we will fail to see that these are the events predicted by the Holy Prophets.”
The more I listen to these videos, the more I kind of dislike this channel. The feeling I get from these videos is that you are doing everything you can to have us believe that the Second Coming is far away. But listening to the living prophet (who is the most important prophet) I get an entirely different feeling, that it truly is imminent. So I prefer to live my life as though his coming is tomorrow, so that I’m ready, rather than deny it and think that it is decades away.
Ok. What are you gonna do if it doesn’t happen for another day 10 years - quit? 😄
@@_inveterate10 years pass by really quickly.
@ of course not! At least I am living in readiness for whenever it does happen
Sorry just wanted to stir things up a bit 🌞
Yes. Agree 100%
The issue with symbolism in the scriptures is that unless the Lord specifically reveals the interpretation to you it's really just guessing. It might be a somewhat informed guessing based on your knowledge of the scriptures but its still guessing. The prophesied literal events are probably a better tool in determining where we stand.
I’m living my life so that if I die today, I’m prepared to meet the Savior. By default, I’m also prepared if the second coming of the Savior were to happen today. My concern is that those who are convinced that the second coming is imminent will get discouraged and drift in their devotion if it does not happen in the time frame they anticipate.
I thought we were told it was imminent. I really don't think that it is that far away. It sounds like it is closer than I thought, but I wanted it to be a little bit ago
@@trishachristensen7667 - yes, we have been told it's impending by Elder Andersen (he used that word) - and by all the warnings of President Nelson. If members don't want to listen, that is up to them. And @alang3991 - those of us who believe he is coming soon will not get discouraged. We will prepare until the day he comes. The parable of the good man of the house whose house was burgled explains what attitude we should have towards the Lord's coming.
President Nelson just declared in as simple of language one could as one having authority with priesthood keys he has..
“Brothers and sisters, now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.” Oct. 2024 conference
At the end of his talk he invoked his priesthood keys. I have never heard another prophet or apostle do this in this way. Keys aren't there to look pretty - they DO things. I've heard apostles end by stating that they are delivering their message as an apostle. I've heard them leave an apostolic blessing. I've never heard them invoke their prophetic priesthood keys. Additionally, his conference talk in April was ABOUT Priesthood keys. Almost like he wanted us to learn about them and focus on them before he did this.
My personal opinion is that he has delivered an formal, binding warning to us and to the world that now is the time to prepare and that the Second Coming is soon (in our understanding of "soon"). Who would you issue an formal, binding warning to? To the generation it applies to. I think he has been quite clear that we are very close.
I love Kevin's videos and his research, and enjoy listening to what he has to say, but my one critique would be that he doesn't seem to fully account for the quantity of clear and direct warnings we are receiving from our modern day prophets, and, indeed, seems to minimize what they have said. I think he has personal reasons for wanting to keep folk's hopes down as to it being soon. But the prophet does not use hyperbole, and we can take him at his word. He's been very clear.
Still appreciate Kevin's work and enjoy what he presents, even if I don't 100% agree with him.
@SegoLily 100% agree! Thanks for your reply. It was significant and only he could issue that too in its fullest meaning. It’s like the parable of the ten virgins, “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.”…
He did say it is neither to early or late to course correct which should give hope to all, but now is the time as a marker and as he has said too, we have front row seats, can we see what is happening..etc. So thankful for a living prophet.
@@wadekapcsos7798 Yes! Me too! I LOVE the comparison to the Parable of the Ten Virgins, and I think that's exactly what has happened. The Watchman has lifted up the cry that the Bridegroom approaches.
It reminds me of the end of 2 Nephi where Nephi says, "For what I seal on earth, shall be brought against you at the judgment bar; for thus hath the Lord commanded me, and I must obey."
Immediately before he invoked his keys, he commented on being honored to be the Lord's servant - as if he was acting in exactly that capacity when he did this.
I think we witnessed something Biblical and monumental. And a lot of folks missed the majesty of the moment.
But it's tough to sleep with the Watchman making such a racket on the tower.... ☺
@@SegoLilythanks for noticing that from president Nelson’s talk. I looked it up and he said “Through the power of the sacred priesthood keys I hold, I declare this truth to you and to all the world!” I don’t know if he has declared things this way before, but that does sound especially meaningful.
@@SegoLilyso glad I came across your comment! Thanks!
I just had this thought while listening to the tribulation part of the video. A comparison, if you will.
When I went to the hospital the nurses asked me what my pain level was (as they do to all). My gut reaction was to say a 7 or 8 even though it was the worst pain i had ever felt. Why? Because I could imagine something worse. I have since been informed that that's not how we should do the pain scale. I should have said 10 because it was the worst pain, not because of some precieved idea of how it could be worse.
I feel like this principle could be applied to the tribulation timeline (to an extent at least). When you say, "It will become much worse!" it's imagining COULD get.
Im not sure if this is making sense, I just feel like we cannot know the scale that we're working with becaus we can't see everything all at once, we only have our own experiences. We might be at a 10.
I've also heard leaders say there are only 2 things left to do before Christ comes, gather israel and have Jesus come
Sorry, what we should do is listen to our prophet and seek personal revelation. Don’t delay your preparation for the return of the Savior because one UA-camr keeps saying certain events have to happen the way he interprets or his reference to scholars. The Jews that trusted in their scholars or scribes missed the mark.
OBVIOUSLY, we should be preparing every day. What if a bus hits you tomorrow? OBVIOUSLY, you should be prepared to meet God. The purpose of these videos is to lay out the facts so people don't leave the church because they think the second coming should have already of happened. He has stated that many times, and I have also known people who have left for such reasons.
@@dallantobler6144exactly. And he says it's his opinion all the time in his videos but people seem to forget that
Dear brother dude, I love your videos but I would go along with what President Nelson has been talking about since 2018, he's mentioned 17 times since becoming president about the coming soon and in the October '24 general conference he mentioned it 7 times, he said that we are in the bottom of the 9th inning
These videos are amazing and I'm always in for all the info about it. However, and because I love how you break down the gospel and all the scriptural references you use throughout your videos, would you consider making videos about glory, repentance, the atonement, revelation or similar?
Thank you so much for serving like this!
He has made videos about that.
The Fig Tree Generation, started when Israel returned in 1948, as a Nation, according to psalms 90;10- a Generation is a period of time 70 years, + 10 more years which equals 80 years, so 1948 + 80 years = 2028 Shalom.
Perfect timing with the completion of the Salt lake Temple renovations and 1 year open house.
Without the Holy Ghost, knowledge and reasoning of men won't prepare you for what is to come.
Truth is knowing that in that day when He comes again...none of the things discussed in this video will even matter 🙏
best 2nd coming info because you draw from divinely appointed sources. Thanks so much!!
Except he ignores actual living prophets.
I just stopped by to say I really have grievance with all the saints that scare my kids into thinking life isn't worth living by making gossip out of the signs of the times. Homeschool moms are the worst at this when caught in a moment of weakness in end times gossip, but God bless them they are truly such consecrated ladies insofar as they fear not. As for me and my family, we're taking our education, skills, fortunes, our health, our hope in Christ, and we're going to build Zion in every degree we can given our god-given circumstances.
Brother Prince, you are a GIFT to this people. DO NOT get a big head. Just stay the course, avoid priestcraft, and keep preaching!!!
One example of prophecy fulfilled is the preaching of the gospel. TWO APOSTLES, no less, have stated in different conferences that the gospel is in ALL the world. Through the internet, three Nephites must have been fulfilled, even though you don’t see LDS missionaries in person. Come o!, it’s not hard.
_"One example of prophecy fulfilled is..."_
No Bible prophesy has ever fulfilled.
@@EvilXtianity🤖
All countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, the Horn of Africa, Mainland China, and North Korea has no missionary presence. Some of those places do have very small congregations but 29 countries and 12 territories appear to have no LDS congregations and receive no mission outreach.
@@dylanwilliams2202 - if an apostle says it is fulfilled and it is not corrected by the prophet, it is fulfilled. Your definition of "there must be missionaries" is your expectation and nothing else. There are other ways for the gospel to be preached.
Excellent content as always. Thank you for your bravery, wading in to a topic about which few study but have strong opinions. Onward, onward Christian solider.
All is well in Zion!
8:13 What is interesting to me is that the Lord has already been able to have the Gospel reach to every country and language almost except for a few spots.
For example, some South East Asian countries will not allow the Gospel to be preached. But, the Lord has influenced certain citizens to move to countries where the Gospel is being taught. They’re getting baptized and then a few years later are moving back to their native countries. They’re finding members holding sacrament meetings secretly in their homes with other members of the church who speak the same language. If not then the immigrants stay in their new country and continue to live the Gospel. In this sense the Gospel is being preached to every kindred tongue and people.
It just seems like we are not many years away. I don’t think we’ll be living the 2040s without the millennium having already stated. I’m betting the millennium will start next decade.
Edit: and in the meantime, we’ll see some miracles.
@@greentree_ the interesting thing that gets to me is how simple the signs are and many don't see them for what they are. It's always, they could be. I think they are simple and direct. I would love for them to be over so that this earth life would be done. We are so close and it still feels like forever but it's not
Im leaning towards the half hour of silence being during Covid. The earthquake in Utah that knocked the trumpet out of Moroni's hand atop of the temple. Soon after temples were closed and missionaries were called home. No work was being done on either side of the veil. Also the peculiar dimming of the star Betelguese happened during this time. When work resumed, a meteor with an audible boom flew over northern Utah. Apparently it was loud enough to rattle windows. Betelguese is now shining at 150% brightness as we've hastened our work.
Now the prophesied destruction is imminent 😄 Dude, rather than speculating dive into scriptures and seek divine guidance
@_inveterate it's not just my own speculation, friend.
@@BuckRogers007 still wrong
And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
Daniel 8:23-24 and a ton of other scriptures
We aren’t even persecuted, let alone destroyed. Anyway, if you want to learn you will. Take care 🌞
I feel that Christ could come anytime now but His coming is delayed to give us an opportunity to turn away from sin and choose to follow Him. The divide between good and evil is expanding and we are moving towards the millennium where evil won’t be permitted.
Christ return is a fixed point in time, as was his birth. He will come whether we are prepared or not. He will come if are righteous and he will come if we are wicked.
The World needs Jesus 2nd coming now .. considering the evil being allowed to spread throughout, there should be no delay whatsoever .. he is needed now more than ever to cleanse this sick planet 🙏
@@tonyclark2262
Jesus is a fictional character.
The whole world had already enough time to turn away from sin since the year 2,000 started. Something else is going on!!
26 And in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the whole earth shall be in commotion, and men’s hearts shall fail them, and they shall say that Christ delayeth his coming until the end of the earth.
What about Vaughn J. Featherstone (member of the 70) letter he wrote in1983 and placed it as time capsule at the Atlanta GA, temple? he stays in that letter that in 2033 the saint would have already witnesse the second coming of the Lord. Also, I read some where that they started building a temple in old Jerusalem in 2016 they got the foundation and first floor done but ran out of funds. don't know how true that is. I personal feel we are close to his coming around the 2033 time Frame that Elder featherstone talks about in his letter. but only time will tell us if that's true or not ether way I'm excited for his return when ever he comes.
That’s just a letter from a seventy. Let’s see how things develop. I do expect things to be wrapped up by 2035 😄.
When we see the two prophets start preaching in Jerusalem we have three a half years...sound reasonable
Also they have found life in the dead sea already
@@IBNED - you may need to read that prophecy again. Do they really preach in that land for an extended period of time?
. Doesn't it say that in Revaluation....3 and 1/2 years, fire coming out of their mouths killing those who try to kill them, plagues and stuff and at the end of the 3 and half years they are raised up into heaven....not real, just symbolism?
I thank you for the past vlogs you have done on this subject. In my humble opinion all prophecy will be fulfilled as the Lord has revealed through himself and his Prophets. We can speculate all we like, as long as we don’t argue. I am at the end time of my mortal life. I know I will see all the prophesies fulfilled.🙏🇦🇺👍
Any reasonable person who actually kinda knows what’s going one believes these few things:
- spiritual preparation (cleanliness and revelation) is obviously the most important
- understanding the second coming motivates you to be a more bold and active missionary (aka be even more in the world and even less of the world)
- have a year of food and some supplies because the prophet says and because duh
I like a lot of what Kevin says but I genuinely don't know where he gets this idea that anyone who thinks "sooner rather than later" is squirreling away to their bunkers and shutting off from the world. Also, there's not a person out there who isn't obviously crazy that believe that the second coming is one singular event that could happen tomorrow.
It's all strawmen he creates to make the opposing views look crazy. Wealthy, comfortable, first-world coping at its finest.
It is interesting to read the comments, and see how there are so many views about when the Second Coming will arrive. The prophet has encouraged us to live the gospel, obey the commandments, serve others, serve in the temple, and live a life of kindness. The conversation about the timeline is interesting, and I find it encouraging, however, the Second Coming will probably come in the midst of these conversations. It doesn't matter if it is tomorrow or decades from now. If we are prepared both spiritually and physically, we will be ready.
Thank you for giving us some specific things to look for. I know your interpretations and opinions differ from the things that Michael B. Rush has said, but his interpretation gives me a lot of anxiety. I think both of you have truth to what you say and I always like coming back to your videos to bring me from a more radical view, into a more realistic one. I think the answer lies somewhere in between.
Near, very near.
Oh ye of little faith, the Lord can heal the dead sea with a thought
I thought President Hinckley said that the following had already happened.
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come.
Take a look at his talk “Living in the Fullness of Times” October 2001 General Conference.
I may be wrong and will appreciate any insight. Thank you.
I think the 2nd Coming will be like the sunrise. Gradually, gradually…then all of a sudden.
The signs are growing greater every year. President Nelson's recent conference talk warned the Saints to prepare, now. According to the Lord's own timeline, the Second Coming of Jesus will likely be within the next decade i.e. 2034. That is precisely why they mentioned that the next decade will be "unprecedented". The idea the Second Coming is more than 40 years away is ridiculous.
Yes 40 years is a bit far fetched in my opinion
Theyve found life in the dead sea already
The Jews have probably the best understanding they are waiting the messiah return.
If you follow their calendars, it can’t happen until the Sabbath & the Jubilee years I believe the next Jubilee till be 2030/31
Check it out.
Jesus is coming back to his Chosen people.
I’m a member of the Church, and I stand with Israel.
It is NOT near nor far. It is Here.
It baffles me that people can’t see what is happening in this world and how it correlates to our Lord and Savior’s second coming. The prophet, not some UA-camr, has been making it very clear how close we really are for a few years now
One question that everyone needs to answer before asking if the Second Coming is near or far is this: is there a fixed, appointed time for the final & permanent reign of Christ, or does it depend on the choices of the people?
I personally find the arguments for a "fixed" time more convincing, understanding that Christ will come no matter the state of the world. This means that I believe Christ will not delay or accelerate his timeline (but he can still "hasten his work in his time" in the sense that people will hear the gospel message faster and more abundantly when "his time" has come).
Prophecies about the destruction of the wicked, for instance, don't have to come to pass before the Lord is here for good, if the people are righteous and repent. I see them more as warnings rather than declarations of inevitable future events. We see this in Isaiah, when he prophesies the destruction of both kingdoms of Israel by the Assyrians, unless they repented. The Northern Kingdom did not, and thus were scattered and destroyed. However, the Kingdom of Judah did repent under King Hezekiah, and thus were spared that iteration of prophesied destruction.
However, human nature is such that they will come to pass...but to what degree? We'll see. It will be bad, but it will only be as bad as the people deserve. Perhaps a way to reconcile these ideas is by saying that the time is fixed, but what we see, hear, and feel when the time comes is variable.
I believe there was an apostle or prophet that said His coming was fixed
Kevin Prince, what do you make of the Brandon Biggs prophecies? Everything that guy said would happen in 2024 did happen to the T. What say you?
I feel that it's nearish, but not next week. I think it's made to look like it's closer so it gets people off their butts. Our beloved prophet has never professed to know when it will. Only God & our Savior knows exactly when. So I believe it will be within the next 5-10 yrs. Then too, when it states that He will come like a thief in the night, we'd be smart to think it will be sooner than later. I know I don't want to be one of the 10 virgins.
Hi. Thank you for your insight. Why does God allow his children to live in an evil, wicked world when if they were not influenced by the filth of this world, they would choose the right? Is it fair?
Or is he already here? Alot of Christians don't realize what last days were being talked about in scripture. The new testament writers said they were themselves in the last days. A really good book to read to help understand is " THE last days Identified " by Don K Preston
Hey have you ever head of a Yooper stone from the great lakes... it's a special stone that glows under UV light. Which is interesting because of Joseph smiths account.
Yeah I’m pretty sure the Jewish temple being built is in the wrong place on the time line it should be at the half way point for the tribulation. I could be wrong someone correct me using scripture reference if I am wrong.
There is no temple in that land that needs to be built before He comes again. Try again.
But it does say it will be built by the jews, or am I wrong?
It’s going to be sooner than later
My brothers and sisters in Christ, while we are indeed blessed to have a living prophet, and it is prudent to hear him and follow his inspired council, let us not forget we have access to a greater power and wisdom than his: the Holy Ghost.
See D&C 45:56-57.
Behold, the Bridegroom cometh!
If Christ came in the literal Meridian of Time, and we assume "time" starts with Adam, then time won't end until 4000 AD.
I accept your views and seek also to grab hold of the rod of iron (Jesus), and all the other great and many wonderful names he represents. In Jesus name, amen.
Almighty God is already here doing is work in the last days , so understand when He say He will return as a thief in the night and you don’t have to fear if it later rather sooner
Thank you
According to the scriptures the temple will be built after the first 3.5 years of the tribulation so as soon as that temple gets built it will be 3.5 years deep into the tribulation!
What temple. There is no LDS prophecy that says a temple in the Holy land needs to be built before Christ comes.
@@iconacy Scripture reference please.
To me, the kickoff of the final timeline seems to be the rebuilding of the Jewish temple. That seems to be a very exact yes or no thing. Other things like did we preach the gospel to all the world seem harder to specifically answer and specifically say when they happened. Also, the main thing is nobody knows when exactly Christ will come. President Nelson doesn’t know. Not even the angels in heaven know the exact time. It is best to be prepared always. There is no clue that we can find to say when Christ will come exactly. That is purposely kept from us.
Hopefully in the next 10-15 years
That’s a maximum I feel.
I was in church and a member of the bishopric said, "pres nelson is preparing us for the the second coming, who knows if it's in 100 years, 50 years, or 10." I laughed to myself and thought, "his low number is my high!"
Brothers and sisters, i plead with you to base your testimony on the firm foundation that is Jesus Christ and His word and not someone else's interpretation.
I have seen this ruin faith and families. Go search the scriptures, conference talks, other church resources and ponder and pray with God as your study conpanion. I promise you that you can know all the mysteries of the kingdom through faith snd personal revelation. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. ❤
The opening of this video, so far, seems like an MCU storyline.
So I think bevor the missionaries are called home something happens so the gospel can’t be taught anymore. So first comes some trouble for the church, then we know it’s beginning. When the work is done then I think God doesn’t need to hold his hand back anymore then trouble comes for the world. Let’s see what happens. Anyway we can’t really change what needs to be happening.🙈✌️🙏❤️
Didn't that happen already?
The missionaries were already called home. Open your eyes.
D&C 45: 45-48
I believe Christ could come around 2033 for his appearance at the Mount of Olives. For his final/grand appearance to return here to this earth to live here during the millennium…. After 2040.
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Where is the prophecy of the woman in the basket found in Zechariah 5?
That hasn't been fulfilled, yet.
There has been no interpretation of this prophecy, or what this scripture means. Who says this hasn't been fulfilled? What does it mean and who says if it is prophecy, that it needs to happen before the second coming.
Jeanie,
Zechariah chapter 4 speaks of the end-time restoring Elias who restores all things. The "candlestick all of gold" represents this end-time seer. Zerubbabel is also held up as a type of the restoring Elias because in addition to restoring all things, he will also build all things, including the temples of the end times in Jerusalem and the New Jerusalem. Also in that chapter, Zechariah saw Elias' two witnesses, which are called "sons of oil" in the Hebrew, indicating that the two witnesses of the end times will be the literal sons of Elias. These two stand by "the Lord of the whole earth" in the last verse, which refers to _Elias_ in the last days after he has subdued the world in preparation for his "all things" mission of preparing the way of Jesus' Second Coming. Daniel also saw Elias in chapter 9 of his book, and he saw Elias and his two witnesses in chapter 12 of his book. John also saw him in Rev. 10 and he saw his two witnesses in Rev. 11. As did Ezekiel, Isaiah, etc. (I won't cite every instance.)
Chapter 5 of Zechariah is a chronological continuation of Zechariah's vision, in which he sees curses sent out (by Elias) upon the world and also the establishment of mystery Babylon, the great whore.
Thus the events of Zechariah chapter 5 are, as yet, unfulfilled because the events of chapter 4 have not, as yet, occurred, both chapters being in chronological order.
@@bartercoins - Which prophet has translated that prophecy? How do you know the timeline of this prophecy and if it is for us right now? Those chapters are very obscure that there are many explanations that could show that they have been fulfilled. This is why we have more scripture to help us understand the prophesies that are happening today before Christ comes. With your own explanation - I could show you that it is fulfilled or will be fulfilled quickly before He comes again.
The truth is Christ is coming tomorrow. The potential for Him to come in any of the tomorrows that we will have on this earth is real. He will always be coming tomorrow and we should live our lives in accordance with living each day prepared to meet our maker. Also, we will all be there, whether in mortality or in the spirit. All of us will be part of His coming so we should continue to participate in gathering Israel and following the counsel of the Prophet. All of this other speculation has become a distraction from the real work we should be engaged in doing. Having lived through hurricane Harvey, I can tell you that events of that magnitude do not unfold the way we think they will. Our modern world had infiltrated our minds to such a degree I think many look upon these events like they would play out in a movie. That isn't how it happens. It all feels very ordinary yet extraordinary. God is real, he loves us and will send His Son when the time is right. In the meantime, be the disciple He needs you to be and live your life with God as the center. All the speculation is a distraction from the work the Lord needs us to be engage in right now.
We also need to be careful we don't become the people from Mormon 2:10-13.
Here's the easy answer. No matter how you slice it, It's too far away and not near enough. Lol. This "enduring to end" stuff is killing me. 😫😅
YOU MISSED 2 THESS 4:16, AND YOU MISSED THE GREAT TRIBULATION.... SHALOM
It’s the 50th anniversary of Jesus Christ Superstar. Haha
@GospelLessons1, this was a great video! Thought I would ask what your thoughts are on the book "The Prophecy" by Duane S Crowther. He seems to have some good evidence for the second coming. Specifically when the fullness of the times of the Gentiles is fulfilled, than the tribulations will begin. What are your thoughts on him? Interested to see where you get most of your sources at to do my research. Appreciate the content you provide!
Do u think the second coming could be 2033
Which event do you think Jesus will medal in the Salt Lake 2034 Olympics?
@mattstokes9624 I'm not sure
Yes. Or 2034. Or 2075. Or 2024
If you’re referring to his final, grand appearance and return to earth. I think it’ll be later.
@ammbam oh ok
It feels like the video is less about the topic and more about content creators need to create division and persuade people to intellectually agree with him to assuage emotional wounds. “Which side you are on?” Question is indicative. Please create videos that are less divisive.
Less divisive ??? 🤔
He was giving a comparisons of what is being taught. No division there, just comparisons😂. No need to be a Karen
@StompMom5 Have you not been paying attention? Definitely contention between him and Michael Rush. Undoubtedly.
If we already chose the Father's plan to follow Christ, why do we have to suffer this evil world?
Just seven years from the start of the tribulation.
We're already in the years of tribulations
@@Terminatorguy34hmm why do you think so? Are you persecuted? Already overcome? Well laddie you’re in a massive surprise
@@Terminatorguy34 Not yet. There's still things to occur before we get there.
I think it’ll start in 2027
It's 50 years away (between the fall of 2074 and the spring of 2075). Is that near or far? It depends on your perspective.
The end of the sixth thousand years and the beginning of the seventh thousand years takes place in the spring of 2033.
So we are near the end of the sixth thousand years, there being less than 9 years left.
There were 4000 years between the Fall of Adam and the resurrection of Christ (which happened in 33 AD).
The resurrection of Christ is the midpoint of earth's existence, per Alma 40:19-20.
33 AD + 2000 years brings us to 2033 AD as the end of the six thousandth year.
Elias, his four angelic helpers and the 144,000 men that they seal in their foreheads by writing God the Father's name there (a phylactery) are supposed to appear on earth during the sixth thousand years, _after_ the sixth seal of the sealed book has been opened (see D&C 77:8-11).
We are still in the sixth thousand years but neither Elias, nor his four angelic helpers, nor the 144,000 have shown up, yet, therefore the sixth seal of the sealed book has not, yet, been opened.
Additionally, Elias is the _first sign_ of the end times (see Matt. 17:10-11) and he is the one who _initiates_ the end times, therefore we are not yet in the end times.
I think you need to look a little closer at the signs.
In Rev. 6:12 to Rev. 7:19 John writes of the things that he saw happen _after_ the sixth seal of the sealed book has opened.
But, _none of these things have happened, yet_ . Why not? _Because the sixth seal hasn't opened, yet_ .
The things that John saw happen were in _chronological order_ . This means that when the sixth seal is opened, the first thing that happens *is the great earthquake* that moves every mountain and isle out of their places. This still hasn't happened.
Thus we cannot be in the seventh thousand years. We can only be in the sixth thousand years. But even being in the sixth thousand years, the end-time signs that are supposed to happen during the sixth thousand years _still have not happened_ .
What end-time prophecy has been fulfilled so far, then? _Not a single one of them_ .
The first sign is the appearance of Elias, so that's the thing we should be watching for.
Near far I wont be around to witness it, I be dead then, so I do not hope for it any more
Israel, the jews and the physical temple are distractions by false prophets. Prophecy can’t be unraveled through the eyes of idolatry(Christ the idol) and literal interpretation.
Amo 3:14 for in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel on him, I will also visit the altars of Bethel. And the horns of the altar shall be cut off and shall fall to the ground.
Amo 3:15 And I will strike the winter house together with the summer house, and the houses of ivory shall perish. And the great houses shall be swept away, says Jehovah.
Watch your “houses” being set on fire.
The 7th seal I think was opened on 2000 year since the a millennium started for men and also for the church since the book of doctrines and convenants says the church was restored in the 1830 years of the Lord, anyway that’s my opinion and the scripture said and the 7th seal was opened and half and hour of silence how much is a half on hour for the Lord? Well I think is really close don’t wait for 2000 years more, just be ready now because as it happened in Jerusalem just a year ago that was attacked and they never imagine that, it can happened the same, so be aware of it
We are not in the 7th seal. No prophet has said we were. You won't find one quote or talk from any leader saying we are.
@@StompMom5 - we are in the 7th seal. Sorry you can't see it.
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Hi there, I believe I made a comment before, trying to inform you that life has already returned to the Dead Sea, it is healing right now. But I think you have ignored me. You either didn’t see it or you just don’t believe me, but it is true!
I thought the 2nd Coming was going to happen much quicker if Harris was elected. I'm not a Trump fan but it seems like things won't get so bad so fast as it would have happened if the other side won. 🤷♀️
Same. I was thinking that the second coming would be close because of that.... but with Trump in... it clears the way for a possible 2030ish time line - but we are not waiting til then and hope it is sooner.
Think of Elder Bednars talk this last conference. Look at how quickly things turned in 3rd Nephi. Trump hasn't slowed anything. In fact, one might argue that he speeds it up (this coming from someone who was happy he was elected), with secret combinations becoming more brazen to get rid of and fight against him. I guess we will see in retrospect.
Possible way the dead sea gets healed: ua-cam.com/video/Tzrl81y_Td8/v-deo.htmlsi=2Su2QdudbZ2zsu8T&t=140
The 2nd coming is a past event
The second coming has been near for 2,000 years. I’m thinking we’re there. Within 100 years.
Great video!!! IMO we're far off. I think we're going to have several years where things will be calming down so our children can grow up and prepare the next generation for the literal second coming. My two youngest kids patriarchal blessings go into great detail what they'll be doing in years to come and those things can only be done in human form on this earth. Not only that.... The church has some cleaning up to do in terms of false doctrine spoken of by Joseph Smith, Spencer Kimball, Ezra Taft Benson. The cleaning up has already begun but we're years off from that completion and the church will not be fully restored until that happens. So yeah.... Looking at the big picture we're no where even close to it in terms of my lifetime anyway. People just want it to come so bad they refuse to see things in a spiritual sense but rather a literal one.
I keep seeing and hearing people say Nelson said we only have two more things while Nelson cannot possibly know that.
Keep up the good work👍😇
Click bait title. Great voice, mediocre content.
Only God knows and since it will be like a thief in the night, most likely it will just as big a shock the this talking head as most.
Be frugal with your finances, try to pay off your home and any major bills, keep your affairs in order, love God, love your neighbor.
The above is good advice in any situation - The 2nd coming will come when it comes - life is too short anyway - I have 9,999,999+ more important things to do than waste time trying to speculate on when Christ returns.
That quote says watch for the signs so that it doesn't come like a thief in the night
"history happens slowly then suddenly" Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises,"
Be prepared by having your spitual house in order. Be about doing what you have been instructed. Even if it were to all start next year, you are not guaranteed to be around for it as anyway.
since no one knows you best be doing all you can do so when it is time you can go to paradise and work among the dead to prepare them to rise up as well.
Given the choice of which side of the veil to witness the worst years in history I would choose the other side.
We are the children of light. No thief is coming for us as we are ready. The thief comes for those in darkeness.
You dont have to speculate. He commanded us to watch and read the signs and if we did so we would know the season of his return. The times of the Gentiles has been fulfilled. 3rd nephi 16 is being fulfilled. Covid was the desolating (translates isolating) sickness. Gadianton control of most govts. Babylon haa penetrated deep into the church. Pride celebration at the conference center this year with the choir. Pride flags at BYU. Homosexuality and trannyism being quietly upheld and supported in the church. The gospel of pride and properity alive and well. The seasons blending. The thinning of the earths ionosphere. The sign of the virgin and the dragon spoken of in Revelation occurred in 2019. It goes on and on.
The lord will tell his prophet about his second coming and the Prophet will tell us when it's time.
He is telling us. Open your ears
I think you are putting words in people's mouths, that are yours!
Nice try.😂😂😂😂
If you're stuck with the words of the modern CEO and board of directors of the LDS Church, you'll have no idea. It should be pretty clear to get a seven year heads up, and a warning that 7 years is on deck when the Islamic caliphate forms again
Good try.. let me know who your prophet is then... because Amos:3:7 is in play.
@Jeanie-nv7lo 😆 that doesn't say what you think it says... I'm referencing John and Daniel, the current board of directors haven't made any prophecies
@@OutOfControl-y8u - thanks for showing your alignment is not with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And a side note - you will be very disappointed when you find out that temple announcements and building them are the most important prophecies by prophets.
@Jeanie-nv7lo surely you're joking, a temple announcement is not a prophecy. Otherwise that's a really bad look because they've made false ones just on that metric
@OutOfControl-y8u - false temple announcements? What because they haven't happened when you think they should? Good try. Russel Marion Nelson is the Lord's mouthpiece. Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lord. I look forward to the day he comes.
The second coming is in 7 years!! The rapture of His Bride is imminent! Be ready family. Keep looking up and keep planting seeds.
The second coming of Christ is in 2031!!!!
I love the anticipation but man, nobody knows the day or the hour
@@thecolossusofclout3757true but can we know the season with watching for the signs? I believe her name is Andrea , she did a interview with The Stick of Joseph , and taught about the symbolism of “no man knows the day nor the hour” with the Hebrew’s traditions with the engagement and wedding feast.
@@thecolossusofclout3757 nobody knew the day or the hour when Matthew 24 was written. He never said no one would ever know the day or the hour. Additionally, he will tell his prophet.
It's simple. The bible is a 7000 year old prophetic book. 6000 years are nearly compete. So what do you think the future holds? We are close if the bible is true
@@tonyclark2262 I agree, nothing will be revealed save he reveal it to his prophets. But I doubt this dude in the comment section is a prophet so I’ll wait