OPINION (CP) – Most pastors serving at evangelical and historically black churches see some current events lining up with what Jesus said would happen shortly before His second coming, according to a new poll on Christian eschatology from LifeWay Research. Over half believe Christ will return during their lifetimes.
On Tuesday, the Southern Baptist polling research firm released results from a phone survey, conducted between Jan. 24 and Feb. 11, of 1,000 senior pastors, ministers or priests who were randomly called from a list of evangelical and historically black churches in the United States.
“While Christians prepare to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, many pastors believe they see signs His return may be close,” LifeWay Executive Director Scott McConnell said in a statement. “These sentiments were expressed in January before the prospect of a global pandemic became known.”
According to LifeWay, nearly nine out of 10 pastors see at least some current events “matching those Jesus said would occur shortly before He returns to Earth.” According to the data, 56 percent of pastors either strongly or somewhat agreed with the statement: “I expect Jesus to return in my lifetime.” Twenty-four percent said they were “not sure,” while 20 percent either strongly or somewhat disagreed. In total, 97 percent of pastors said they believe Christ will return to Earth again. READ MORE
Yes I agree we are we are in the births pains and they will become more and more and many will begin to fall away from their faith in GOD, and we are in perilous times. It is all lining up to the coming to pass of Y’shua (Jesus) return. We are and can see this according to Matthew 24 – as in the days of Noah.. it is creeping in all over governments, schools educations, a gender for children to be more open if they are gay or not … what more can I say.. to reveal we are ..