Almost 2,000 years ago, the Jewish Apostle Paul outlined several characteristics of the terminal generation. This slide will examine those words in light of current events and seek to answer the question: Are We the Terminal Generation?
9. Edward Snowden, former U.S. government contractor, leaked
Classified information from the NSA- revealing numerous
global surveillance programs. Some have called Snowden a
Traitor, but others see him as a hero.
Source- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Snowden
10. It Seems that Many Are Confused About the Definitions of
Traitor & HerO? So here Is a Vocabulary Lesson with some
Much Needed examples:
Traitor Hero
A person who betrays a friend, country,
principle. Backstabber, double-crosser,
defector…
A person of distinguished courage or
ability admired for his brave deeds &
noble qualities.
Jane Fonda, Marcus Brutus, Benedict
Arnold, Judas Iscariot…
Superman, Spider Man, Batman, Wonder
Woman,The Flash…
12. Definition of Treason:
1. Acting to Overthrow One’s Government or hurt its
sovereign;
2. A Violation of Allegiance to One’s sovereign or state;
3. The betrayal of trust or confidence
Source- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/treason?s=t
13. The V.P. of Maldives was Recently arrested for
High Treason over alleged plot to assassinate the
President.
Source- http://www.ibtimes.com/maldives-vice-president-ahmed-adeeb-arrested-high-treason-over-alleged-plot-2155053
14. This Year Several elite French troops
Defected to Join ISIS.
Source- http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/01/23/elite-french-troops-defect-to-join-isis/
15. The U.S. President & Majority of Congress Support sending
Billions of dollars to Iran- America’s sworn enemy.
Some are asking, Is the President Guilty of Treason?
Source- http://www.charismanews.com/opinion/52791-is-the-us-military-constitutionally-obligated-to-arrest-obama-for-treason
18. Consider the following statistics:
Infidelity in Marriages Infidelity in Relationships
41% of spouses admit to physical or
emotional affairs
57% of men admit to affairs in any
relationship they’ve had
22% of married men & 14% of married
women admit to straying at least once
54% of women admit to affairs in any
relationship they’ve had
74% of men say they would have an
affair if they wouldn’t get caught
68% of women say they would have an
affair if they wouldn’t get caught
Source: Associated Press, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy Research Date: 9.8.2012
20. And Satan entered into Judas who was called
Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve.
And he went away and discussed with the chief
priests and officers how he might betray Jesus to
them. -Luke 22:3-4
Source: https://www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/luk/22/3/s_995003
23. There are a Plethora of Modern
Examples of Reckless Behavior…
24. Have you Ever Engaged in the
following?
- Driving Beyond Speed Limit
- Driving in Wrong Lane
- Driving under influence Drugs/Alcohol
- Driving in a manner that disregards your life & the lives of others
- Texting While Driving
Reckless Driving Kills Thousands per Year!
Source: http://www.rocketswag.com/legal/traffic-violations/reckless-driving/Facts-About-Reckless-Driving.html
25. Reckless Firearm Use is on
the Increase as evidenced In
cities like El Paso, Texas Where
Guns Are Frequently Fired into the Air
at Random!http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Stray-bullet-El-Paso-police-see-increase-
in-reckless-gun-use-207197.shtml#.Vjaj2PmrTIU
26. Reckless Use of
Fireworks Caused 1/2 Million
Dollars in Damages!
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Reckless+fireworks+causes+half+million+dollars+worth+damag
e+East+home/11481378/story.html
27. Reckless Spending is evidenced by yet
another U.S. Debt Ceiling Increase!
http://yourdailyjournal.com/opinion/columns/18000/debt-ceiling-deal-a-surrender-to-endless-debt
30. Conceited-
-To be lifted up with Pride
-High Minded
-Haughty
-To Render Foolish or Stupid
- Full of Oneself
- Smug
Source- Blue Letter Bible &The Oxford Dictionary
31. According to the Greek New Testament,
Conceit, Pride, & Haughtiness
Makes one appear Foolish.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G5187&t=NASB
32. Yet, Our Generation Encourages Pride &
An Entire Movement is built around something
God Hates… talk about foolish!
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G5187&t=NASB
36. The Entertainment Industry in the U.S.A.
represents 1/3 of the Global Industry.
In 2014 it was expected to reach $546
billion!
http://selectusa.commerce.gov/industry-snapshots/media-entertainment-industry-united-states.html
37. Are you Surprised that
Americans Spend About
10 Billion Per Year on Adult Entertainment
(i.e. porn)?
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/porn-in-the-usa-21-11-2003/
38. According to One Source,
The Sex Toy Industry
Is a $15 Billion Industry!
http://www.alternet.org/sex-amp-relationships/what-15-billion-sex-toy-industry-tells-us-about-
sexuality-today
40. The Theme Park Industry in the U.S. has been
breaking records. In 2013 it was at $13.4
Billion in revenue!
http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2013-05-30/u-dot-s-dot-theme-park-revenue-is-on-its-
best-ride-in-years
41. The Opening Day line for SeaWorld's
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin
Resulted in a 4 hour line!!!
Yet, we hate when the preacher goes past 1
hour???
http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2013-05-30/u-dot-s-dot-theme-park-revenue-is-on-its-
best-ride-in-years
42. Don’t Forget About the Gambling Industry!
In 2014, Macau casinos reported $44 Billion in
revenues.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2015/01/07/trends-in-the-casino-industry-a-shift-
from-the-las-vegas-strip-to-east-asia/
43. Reality Check:
Go through your Recent Bank Statement & Tally
How Much you Spent on Things that Make YOU feel
good.
Now Tally How Much you gave to your church…
Are You a Lover of Pleasure More than a Lover of
God?
44. People will have a
form of godliness
but deny its power…
-2 Timothy 3:5
45. Form of Godliness
- Appearance of being Holy
- Appearance of being Godly
- Looks & Dresses The Part
- Sounds like the Real Deal
- Denies, Rejects, Refuses, Contradicts the Power of God’s
Word
- Spiritual but not Biblical
Source- Blue Letter Bible &The Oxford Dictionary
46. Many Christians Treat the Bible Like it’s a
Buffet to Pick & Choose What They want.
Dear Reader,
If at any time this book
makes you uncomfortable,
feel free to ignore that part
or better yet reject it as
unenlightened.
YoursTruly,
Powerless Christian
47. This gives me
warm fuzzies
inside
God is love.
Do Not Judge.
Jesus gives peace.
God wants to
bless me.
We are to
pursue love
above all else.
God is forgiving.
God answers
prayer.
48. This part makes
me feel
uncomfortable.
God created the
heaven & earth in
6 days!
God’s definition of
marriage is 1 man & 1
woman.
Sin separates
us from God.
There was a
worldwide flood.
There is a place
called Hell!
49. In 2005 the London Times reported that a new
"teaching document" issued by the Roman Catholic
bishops of England, Wales and Scotland warned
that Catholics should not take the Bible literally
- that it's not infallible.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/guzik_david/StudyGuide_2Ti/2Ti_3.cfm?a=1128005
50. According to GayChurch.org, there are 7,512
gay affirming churches throughout the world.
This means these churches have thrown out the
Bible Passages condemning homosexuality.
http://www.gaychurch.org/
51. All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness.
That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly
furnished unto all good works.
-2 Timothy 3:16
52. According to the Bible, Those Who Oppose the Power of
the Word of God Have certain Characteristics:
They love to visit
households run by sinful
women who believe
almost anything if
packaged the right way.
They will appeal to our
sexual desires & our
desires for comfort,
wealth, & status.
They may even work
miracles, through the
power of darkness.
They love to convince
weak people that the Bible
is full of errors &
omissions.
They will appear
knowledgeable, but the
truth is far from them.
They will counterfeit the
real power of God
convincing many to join
their folly. (2Tim. 3)
53. The Bible Uses Strong Words for Those who
Reject Its Authority & Power…
-Avoid These People!!! (2 Timothy 3:5b)
54. And As we Progress Further into the End times,
Evil Men & Impostors will Grow Worse-
Deception will be Off the Charts!
2 Timothy 3: 13
56. TheTerminal Generation
Part 1-
• Difficult Days
• Self-love
• Lovers of Money
• Boastful
• Arrogant
• Revilers
• Disobedient to Parents
• Ungrateful
• Unholy (2Timothy 3:2)
TheTerminal Generation
Part 2-
• Unloving
• Irreconcilable
• Malicious Gossips
• Without Self-Control
• Brutal
• Haters of Good (2Timothy 3:3)
TheTerminal Generation
Part 3-
• Treacherous
• Reckless
• Conceited
• Lovers of Pleasure More
than Lovers of God
• Form of Godliness but
deny the Bible’s power &
authority to guide one’s
life
59. Follow the Apostles’
teachings
Imitate the Apostle
Paul’s conduct
Have Faith
Be Patient
Show Love
Persevere
Expect Persecution
Believe &Teach the
entireWord of God!
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