The End of The World?

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"The World's Last Night" by C.S. Lewis is an essay that delves into the theme of the Second Coming of Christ and the end of the world from a Christian perspective. Lewis emphasizes the unpredictability of the event, arguing that it will come like a thief in the night, and that humans cannot predict or control its timing. He critiques both the skepticism that dismisses the idea as myth and the obsession with trying to predict the exact time of the end.
Lewis also explores the implications of the Second Coming for how people should live their lives. He suggests that the knowledge of an eventual end should lead to a sense of urgency and purpose in living a righteous life, rather than complacency or despair. Lewis warns against the human tendency to forget the transient nature of the world and to become overly attached to earthly matters.
Furthermore, Lewis discusses the theological significance of the Second Coming, explaining that it is a moment of ultimate justice and renewal, where Christ will return to judge the living and the dead, bringing about a new creation. He encourages readers to remain vigilant, live morally, and maintain faith in the face of uncertainty.
In essence, "The World's Last Night" serves as a reminder of the transient nature of the world, the importance of living a righteous life, and the profound hope and ultimate justice promised by the Second Coming of Christ.

[@KosmicKitchen]

Thank you for posting these, it is timeless wisdom.

[@Gary_J_Meade_55]

An addendum; I greatly appreciate C.S. Lewis and my comments were not meant to dismiss anything he has said in the matter. My expressed opinions go to the extremist ideologies and skeptics who often dismiss the beauty of something for a thirst to measure it away into a neat little category. I don't like boxes so much and many books exist not fit for fire starters at a picnic.

[@danielmaher964]

Thank you, wonderful

[@Gary_J_Meade_55]

Apocalypse, or Revelation in whatever age Is Omnipresent. It is a piercing of the veil by man and equally a piercing of a man in his heart, if even only in one man this occurs, it is truth in his age. Should that revelation survive the age, as it has, then His Words cannot be dismissed as wrong. If a transformation occurs and a stone becomes a heart of flesh, even in one man, His Word remains intact and accurate, even in his own age. Many of acclaim have spoken at length over many years and cannot claim they were 100 % accurate in their assessments of words or events unfolding in a previous age, no matter how learned or devout their study and religious convictions. My humble opinion is what it is. I have seen much within, while contemplating this age and the age of the crucifixion. I do not lean on Revelation as some apocalyptic event so much as a revealing of the Light that shines in the hearts of all men, should they prepare themselves for that indwelling Spirit, promised from Christ Himself. The danger, in my opinion is shrinking from that and awaiting Him and Him alone with His Angels, and dismissing our part in the second coming as sons of God. Christ in me is the hope of all Glory. Greater is He who is in me than he that is in the world. I must decrease, that He may increase. You too will do these things and even greater, for I go to the Father. I don't know how we can avoid this duty when it has been made so plain to us by His own Resurrection. Thomas was a true believer of Jesus's divinity. What he doubted was the words of men. This is why he wanted to see the wound himself and touch the wound himself of the resurrected Jesus Himself. Man has compiled the books since then. Much has been interfered with since then as well. Many have dismissed away or hidden away parts and points but the Truth is undying in any age for nothing would exist otherwise. Again, my humble opinion. Glory unto Him that preceded me, and through my submission to Him, He shall proceed from and through me. I wait upon the Lord. His Will, not mine be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

[@matthewstokes1608]

GET A HUMAN - WHO CAN ACTUALLY READ (!) - TO NARRATE THIS! Wouldn’t that be easier? Incidentally this voice is nothing like that of the actual man.