(June 23, 2008) Apocalyptic fever seems to have reached some Dutch citizens. (Many Dutch prepare for 2012 apocalypse) According to this article many people in the Netherlands think civilization is going to end in 2012. One basis for this belief stems from the Mayan calendar which seemingly predicts a major change in the earth will take place in that year. The problem is that neither the Mayans nor Nostradamus nor any other prophetic writings save for the Bible know when the apocalypse is going to take place. God says in His word, “9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” (Isaiah 46:9-10) In talking about the end of this age Jesus stated, “4…Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet…23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you before. 26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. 27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” (Matthew 24:4-6,23-27) As 2012 approaches I believe many more people will be caught up in apocalyptic fever. Even though the Bible gives us signs to watch for in order to discern the impending End-Times only God knows the exact timing of all those events.
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Tags: 2012, Apocalypse, Isaiah 46, Matthew 24, Mayan calendar