How should a Christian react to all the doomsday predictions out there?

Responding Calmly to Doomsday Predictions

How should a Christian react to all the doomsday predictions out there? We're going to answer that question. You can also discover more on GotQuestions .org. In the 1950s, the world feared it was on the edge of a nuclear apocalypse.

Near the turn of the century, there was worldwide speculation about Y2K and the possible end of the civilized world as a result. A pop culture stir arose over the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012. Then there was discussion in Christian circles over the appearance of blood moons, supposedly also a sign of catastrophic events.

How then should a Christian respond to doomsday predictions and related news events? From a Christian perspective, our first reaction should be to take a deep breath and relax. At some point in time, this world is going to end.

And Christ will return at the time He is prepared for. And yet, every single person on earth is a split second away from a personal doomsday.

Right now.

Heart attacks, war, accidents, and such can bring us face to face with our creator more readily than a global catastrophe. Whether the end times are right around the corner or a long way off, we are called to be prepared, not panicked.

Why Most Doomsday Predictions Are Speculation

The vast majority of doomsday predictions are pure speculation, myth, or uninformed hysteria. Even the Mayans didn't think of their calendar cycle as predicting the end of the world. Computer experts were not the ones pushing the Y2K panic, and virtually no Christian theologians think that blood moon phenomenon is a major indicator of any particular event.

As with other fads and crazes, the discussions are driven by poor reasoning and even worse facts. Born-again Christians can be confident in their salvation and trust in God to handle everything else too.

Reading the Signs Without Knowing the Date

We are told that it's possible to read the signs of the times, but also that it's impossible for any person to know for sure when the end times will really occur. Rather than focusing on dates, disputes, and rumors, we ought to concentrate on bringing the gospel to as many people as possible.

The Real Priority Is Evangelism

The ship is going down. But before we worry about how and when the end will come, we need to get more people into lifeboats and life jackets. That answers the question, how should a Christian react to all the doomsday predictions out there?

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