Another Laurie-sm from his article in the (dispie-oriented) worldnetdaily:
Another thing we must consider as we see these signs of the times, or these "birth pains," is these are reminders to us that the return of Jesus is near and we need to be ready spiritually.If these are truly "birth pangs" then this must be the generation. No hedging, Greg, either the Bible must be taken "literally" or "this generation" is no different than the scores that have gone before. Either a sign is a sign, or hurricane Katrina means nothing eschatologically. So, which is it? Tell us plainly, just like Jesus did.The Bible teaches that there is a generation of people who will not see death, but rather will meet the Lord in what is often referred to as the rapture of the Church.
Could we be that generation? Time will tell. But if I were you, I would pay careful attention to all that is happening – you will be glad that you did!
...the more it reveals itself to be a recent trend of a political nature, cooked up in the 19th century when various spiritualisms were all the vogue, and is currently being used to further political ends.
The pride of men, every generation thinks it is the last.
(And I say that being mindful that I often think "Come Lord Jesus.)
"Could we be that generation? Time will tell. But if I were you, I would pay careful attention to all that is happening – you will be glad that you did!" ~ Greg Laurie
You know, these words of Greg are very interesting to me. What is so important about paying attention to what is happening around us. Does our ability to interpret the newspaper somehow secure our salvation or keep us safe or make us a better Christian?
Colin.