In many ways, followers of Christ emphasize the importance of being right—even to a fault.
But there is at least one area in which this pattern doesn’t seem to hold.
Although there are more options, let’s consider three approaches to the way we view the prophetic teaching of Scripture:
The first group is inclined to take a “I think ‘this’ (a current event) may be ‘that’” (in the sense of a specific event prophesied by Scripture). Such persons might send e-mails, talk to friends, and express openly that they think they might be seeing prophecy fulfilled. They admittedly and openly indulge in some speculation. This group also is trying to model all that a follower of Christ should be. From the heart they want to be ready for his return.
A second group believes that prophecy will be fulfilled, and that Christ could come at any time, but does not make an attempt to connect the dots between a “this” and a “that”. They also want to live from their hearts as real followers of Jesus.
A third group believes Christ will return, but probably not in their lifetime, and plan to, at some point later in life, get serious about making their peace with God.
Now, in order of consequences, where are the degrees of danger—if a group is wrong? My guess is that all of us would say the third group is taking the greatest risks (forgetting that time can harden hearts, and that there might not be a “later”). But which group might have the second biggest blind spot? What could the potential consequences be? Do we have any history on this?
Would love to hear some discussion on this. If we see ourselves in any of these three groups, what if we’re wrong?
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