The John Bevere Podcast The Final Events Leading Up to The New Heavens and Earth
Feb 28, 2025
The discussion dives into the alarming decline of practicing Christians in America, questioning if this is the prophesied falling away. Insights from 2 Peter 3 reveal the urgency of preparing for Christ’s return amid rising apostasy. The timeline of events leading to the new heavens and earth is explored, emphasizing the importance of communal worship. Additionally, parallels are drawn between early Christian persecution and today’s challenges, urging believers to remain resilient in faith while cultivating a deeper intimacy with God.
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The Great Apostasy
- The first sign of the second coming is a great apostasy, a falling away from Christian faith.
- This is evidenced by declining church attendance and a shift towards non-Christian beliefs.
Declining Christian Practice
- A 2022 Barna poll of 95,000 Americans revealed a significant decline in practicing Christians.
- 66 million Americans, or 1 in 5, shifted from practicing Christian to non-practicing or non-Christian.
Importance of Gathering
- Regularly gather with other believers, as Hebrews 10:25 emphasizes.
- Forsaking gatherings leads to spiritual decline and a lack of preparedness for Christ's return.