To mark the minus twentieth day before the release date of TED: Summons, I release the fifth letter here.
Naysayers in the End Times
Reader discretion is advised.
Pastor Chet Avery
The Bible was clear about doubters and skeptics of the signs of the End Times. And yet people have believed these times were upon us 100 years ago. But a day is to a thousand years, and the Almighty doesn’t give a century a second thought.
Revelation gives us a good idea what God intends for us–rivers of blood, blackened sun, and pestilence. How can we prepare for His Judgment? We make ourselves ready for His return. He tests our faith with frequency, so His initial appearance could confound the righteous. He forgives us for sin, but it isn’t clear that His return won’t contain a host of apparent sin on His part. Implementing His kingdom violates sanctity since the death of His enemies is required. I believe He will raise up an army of Faithful who are suited to carrying out the more wicked elements of the Holy Agenda. Maybe they never fit anywhere else in society, but they yearn to do His will, especially if it enables them to act on impulses most Christians should fear and resist.
I believe it is our duty as leaders of our faith-based communities to support these individuals. They are no more evil than is a hammer or a sword–it is what we do with these things that determines the sin status. If the Almighty’s enemies must be destroyed, individuals of agency with Him must implement His intent. He furnishes us these individuals, and it is incumbent on us to recognize and refine them.
Blessed be the Almighty and blessed are those who manifest the Living Christ!
Pastor Chet Avery