The Signs of the Times (Mark 13:9-20) - A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

On the Mount of Olives, Jesus warned His disciples about coming days of tribulation. In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his series in the book of Mark to discuss the difficult times that Christ described.
This sermon was preached by R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla. Hear more from his series in the gospel of Mark: • The Gospel of Mark: Se...
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[@ligonier]

This sermon was preached by R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla. Hear more from his series in the gospel of Mark: kzbin.info/aero/PL30acyfm60fWpFiMnbLmGb8WD5YXXOAxX

[@Gospelogian]

Privileged to be preaching through the book of Mark! I enjoy hearing R.C. Sprout’s thoughts on this passage as well!

[@BraydenWolframe]

Amen Sproul. The Lord's promises hold throughout the ages. May we spread the good news, making disciples of all nations. God bless you all.

[@schachmatt1581]

Amen

[@LR-yu3mx]

Amen.

[@fikreyesushaile8245]

REALLY Interesting word of God.

[@wilbursmith2955]

Very good but why is the next part of this series missing turns out to be a waste of time.

[@loudieselj3165]

It's there for some reason it is 10 months back

[@ericstevens2304]

wow John MacArthur should watch this one

[@metalcomposition]

The Bible has been clearly divided into two - Old Covenant and New Covenant, Death through Adam and Life through Christ, Law and Grace. There are not many judgements, many rebirths, many stages. It all happened at Calvary, splitting history into two.

[@teddysalad8227]

We are at the beginning stages of a great tribulation known as The Last Days.

[@metalcomposition]

@@teddysalad8227 I don't follow that understanding.

[@teddysalad8227]

@@metalcomposition you implied in your comment that all bad things happened in the days of the Law. I was just reminding you that the worst of all is yet to happen.

[@metalcomposition]

@@teddysalad8227 I believe that arranging History into all these different ages is going against a faithful understanding of the Gospel. There was pre-Christ which lead to death and post Christ when everything was accomplished and we have eternal life. We can have very neat understandings of compartmentalized scriptural themes, like the separation of justification and sanctification and glorification, for example, which are Satan's attempt to distract us from the clear and certain accomplishments in eternal life already purchased at the cross of Calvary

[@teddysalad8227]

@@metalcomposition I don’t want to disabuse you of your beliefs, but I do wonder how you came about them. We are not promised a long and happy life. Scripture is clear that judgements are there but for now God tarries. They will come. Revelations is difficult to understand but it certainly can be understood. You should get a study guide to help you through it. There are other books both in the old and New Testament where these thinks are discussed. It would be nice to think that nothing is required of us since Jesus died on the cross. But there is much required of us in this Christian life. And it looks to most of us that the terrible last days are upon us.

[@irishslave51]

Was the gospel preached to all nations back in 70AD - NO...

[@lavieenrose5954]

“This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I Paul, have become a servant” (Col 1:23)

[@topejay]

@lavieenrose5954 It is dangerous to read or quote a verse of the Bible out of context. You will mislead yourself and your readers/audience as well. You have referenced Colossians 1:23 without considering the rest of the chapter as well as the entire Old and New Testaments. In that same chapter which you referenced, verse 6 says: ”This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace.“ ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬. This clearly means that the gospel (good news) is still being spread and has not covered the whole world, contrary to the interpretation you have brought to the table here. In fact, if you take a look at verse 28 and verse 29, you will see that Paul was still working to spread this same gospel. ”So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ. That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.“ ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭NLT‬‬ These verses further prove that it is incorrect to say the gospel had (or has) been preached all over the world. If the gospel had reached the whole world then, it will be useless and self-contradictory for Paul to have kept on with the work of spreading it. Does this then mean verse 23 is conflicting with verses 6, 28 and 29? Certainly not! The version you referenced didn’t interpret verse 6 correctly. The PEV (Plain English Version) did a good job in making verse 23 plain to understand 👇 ”…You see, God got his workers to tell people everywhere that Jesus died to save us. It is really good news. And I, Paul, am one of God’s workers now. My job is to tell people that good news.“ ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭PEV‬‬. We can quote a verse of the Bible out of context and make it say what we want. But when we choose to sit down to get an understanding consistent with the whole counsel of God as clearly written in the Bible, then will avoid errors easily. The first thing one must seek as one delves into scriptures is the whole counsel (intent, mind or purpose) of God through the help of the Author and Authority of scriptures (ie the Holy Spirit). It will help guide you, especially when it seems a portion of scriptures is contradicting the rest of the Bible. Remember that God is not the author of confusion (I Corinthians 14:33). Secondly, the scriptures cannot be altered or broken (John 10:35). In all of these, one thing is consistent across which is the fact that errors of misinterpretation of the Bible are peddled by lazy, ignorant believers who don’t spend time to come into the knowledge of Truth through adherence and adequate study of the Bible.

[@JoseRodriguez-pq5sz]

I HAVE ASKED BEFORE. IS JOHN STILL ALIVE. WHY I ASK? Well we HAVE NO RECORD OF HIS DEATH EXCEPT “people “ saying he died on the wilderness in exile or what ever. But remember what our said about John ] Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. [23] Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? John 21. Powerful words. Idk man. Idk know. Peace and love my brothers and sisters in Christ JESUS. We are in thought that Elijah and Enoch might be the two witnesses in revelation. However, WHAT IF JOHN IS ONE OF THE WITNESSES AMD NOT THE LATER.

[@KittysDawn]

You know what I have no clue but take a like at least.

[@paulremnantone1102]

There is a guy name chris reed and angel told him. John is alive and in a cave somewhere in Israel! I don’t know if it’s true or not! Also God Said John will prophecy again. Hmm

[@americanslav9694]

No. He’s not alive right now. The verse you cited betrays that idea, because Jesus didn’t say that he wouldn’t die, Jesus said that he’ll be alive to see Jesus again, and Jesus did appear to John on the island of Patmos when John wrote the book of Revelation

[@newroman116]

Pity he did not cover v21-23 that says there would be false Christs, prophets, performing sings and wonders. To. mislead the elect if possible. How would that fit the partial preterist view?

[@michaeljmasseri973]

Pray that your flight may not be in winter? They had planes back then?

[@thomaschristiejr265]

They did have planes back then. In Matt 28:20 Jesus tells His disciples that they should not fly.

[@michaeljmasseri973]

@@thomaschristiejr265 and my point was that Jesus was speaking of a moment much later in time. Ya know, as in the days of Noah so shall it be at the coming of man. You know.... When you see these things, flee to the wilderness. Don't come down from your rooftops and pray your flight may not be in winter.... Catch my drift now? Not trying to be sarcastic. Just a little common sense is all I was making. There's no way The Kingdom was coming during those times as critics try to use to disprove scripture with the quote," this generation will surly not pass," well the rest of Jesus words put back in contexts proves he was speaking a later date. Thanks brother in Christ May God rain grace upon you Pray that your

[@michaeljmasseri973]

@@thomaschristiejr265 oh they didn't even have gasoline back then. Or cars. So definitely no planes lololol Roman soldiers rode horses and chariots. There were no motorboats. Come one you can't be that burnt out

[@thomaschristiejr265]

We’re on the same page Michael. It’s fun.

[@lavieenrose5954]

When Jesus said this generation shall not pass, He was addressing the people in front of Him about upcoming events which did happen in the 40 years (a biblical generation) leading up to the obliteration of Jerusalem and her temple in 70AD...not a generation 2000 years later.

[@gregorymarkhasenjager8537]

Perhaps the prophecy is fulfilled to mark the end of the Jewish age. The prophecy will again be fulfilled to mark the end of the church age.