End of times now or later?

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A Falling Away
The Apostle Paul clearly tells us that “the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared” (1 Timothy 4:1-2). There has undoubtedly been a falling away from the faith; just look at plummeting church attendance. But there is also a falling away from the truth of the Bible with manmade doctrines that have distorted and twisted Scripture to fit what false teachers/pastors/prophets believe. This is a falling away from the truth of God and falling into error, and many are being led astray.

In Matthew 24, Jesus speaks about the end times and the tribulation that will precede His second coming. In verse 13, Jesus says, “But the one who endures to the end will be saved” 1. This verse is often interpreted to mean that those who remain faithful to God during the tribulation will be blessed with salvation.

In addition, Revelation 7:14-15 describes a vision of those who have come out of the great tribulation, standing before the throne of God and serving Him day and night in His temple 2. The white robes they wear are believed to represent their righteous deeds in being faithful witnesses during the tribulation 3.