Matthew 24
Chuck Smith's sermon on Matthew 24 warns of the signs of the end times, including a growing influence of occultism and mysticism, a gradual decline in faith, and the coming of the Anti-Christ.
Chuck Smith discusses the signs of the times as outlined in Matthew 24, drawing parallels between current global crises such as wars, famines, and pestilence with the days of Noah. He emphasizes the moral decline and increase in crime, referencing the alarming statistics of armed criminals in the U.S. and the spiritual dangers of occultism and mysticism. Smith warns of a coming dictator, the Anti-Christ, and encourages believers to remain vigilant and aware of the prophetic signs, likening them to the budding of the fig tree as a sign of the approaching end times.
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World War.
Famines - Millions.
Pestilence - Flu 15,000,000.
Earthquakes - China 1920, Japan 1923.
vs. 37 Days of Noah.
Gen. 6:5 & 11.
1 million armed criminals in U.S.
5 million criminals.
crime costs $15 million annually.
(Marriage Luke 12:27..
I. TIM. 4:1.3 OCCULTISM, MYSTICISM.
II. THES. 2:3 FAILING AWAY.
vs. 32.34 Fig tree.
Generation.
Coming dictator Anti-Christ.
(Divinity of man).
Sermon Outline
- The Days of Noah points: - A time of great wickedness - A time of great violence
- The Occult and Mysticism points: - A growing influence in the world - A sign of the last days
- The Failing Away points: - A gradual decline in faith - A sign of the end times
- The Coming Dictator points: - The Anti-Christ - A time of great tribulation
Key Quotes
“A time of great wickedness and violence, similar to the end times described in the Bible.” — Chuck Smith
“The Bible warns that occultism and mysticism will be a growing influence in the world, leading people away from faith and towards darkness.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must be aware of the signs of the end times and be prepared to stand firm in our faith.
- We must be careful not to be influenced by occultism and mysticism, which can lead us away from God.
- We must trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even in the midst of great tribulation.