Coronavirus (COVID-19) y Lecciones del tiempo del fin

Coronavirus (COVID-19) y Lecciones del tiempo del fin

En estas últimas semanas, mientras la pandemia del COVID-19 ha arrasado al mundo, he recibido muchísimas preguntas sobre la manera en que esta crisis se relaciona con los eventos finales descriptos en el libro de Apocalipsis.

La Biblia nos dice: “Y este evangelio del reino, será predicado a todo el mundo como testimonio a todas las naciones, y entonces vendrá el fin”. (Mateo 24:14 NVI) Muchos se han preguntado: ¿Cómo podrá el mundo entero llegar a oír del evangelio? ¿Podrá ser que esta pandemia sea el catalizador que ayude a propagar el evangelio a todo el mundo? ¿De qué manera llegaran todos al punto de tener que escoger o elegir entre Dios y Satanás, entre el Reino de los cielos o el reino de este mundo?

¿Has escuchado en cuanto a las escenas del tiempo del fin, que describen a ejércitos humanos peleándose en el Medio Oriente, o grupos religiosos controlando a gobiernos para que promulguen leyes imponiendo ciertas doctrinas o prácticas religiosas? En estos escenarios, se sugiere que el mundo sea llevado al punto de tener que elegir a cuál ejército apoyar, o a qué doctrina creer, o qué práctica religiosa aceptar.

Sin embargo, me gustaría sugerir que, la presentación final del evangelio y la prueba final que cada persona tendrá que enfrentar, será mucho más básico y simple. Será una prueba, no sobre doctrinas correctas sino de carácter: ¿Amamos a los demás o nos amamos más a nosotros mismos?

¿Elegiremos sacrificarnos a nosotros mismos en un servicio piadoso por otros, o elegiremos protegernos a nosotros mismos aún cuando esto dañe o perjudique a otros?

Hace dos semanas, publiqué un blog acerca de los virus y describí como el virus no fue parte de la creación de Dios, pero en cambio son manifestaciones del egoísmo. El virus solo busca reproducirse a sí mismo yo, yo, yo, y más yo, sin pensar en otra cosa que no sea su propia reproducción, aun cuando a la larga mata a su huésped y a sí mismo. Los virus son la manifestación física de la ley del pecado y la muerte, del egoísmo y de los principios y métodos del reino de Satanás. Es lo opuesto al reino de amor de Dios, cuyo principio es dar, servir y sacrificarse por los demás.

Jesús dijo:

“Y este es mi mandamiento: que se amen los unos a los otros, como yo los he amado. Nadie tiene amor más grande que el dar la vida por sus amigos. (Juan 15: 12 y 13) NVI

Juan escribió:

“En esto conocemos lo que es el amor: en que Jesucristo entregó su vida por nosotros. Así también nosotros debemos entregar la vida por nuestros hermanos. (1ra de Juan 3: 16) NVI

El reino de Dios es un reino de amor, no es un reino motivado por el temor ni concentrado en uno mismo, no es abusador de otros, en cambio es un reino que sirve, que da, que sana y restaura.

Apocalipsis describe a los seguidores de Dios en el tiempo del fin y que están listos para ver a Jesús, como personas que “no valoraron tanto su vida, como para evitar la muerte” (Apocalipsis 12: 11) NVI.  Estas personas no son motivadas por el miedo o temor. No buscan protegerse a sí mismas. Eligen hacer lo correcto aun cuando esto signifique peligro o dificultad para sus propias vidas. Esto es lo opuesto al mundo del egoísmo, opuesto al instinto de supervivencia, y es solo posible para aquellos que tienen la ley de amor de Dios escrita en sus corazones. (Hebreos 8:10)

Mientras el mundo se acerca cada vez más a la segunda venida de Cristo, la Biblia nos dice que las personas de la tierra estarán atrapadas en los negocios de la vida: el poner comida en la mesa, en la construcción de casas, casándose y siendo entretenidos en los negocios de esta vida a tal punto que no se darán cuenta que el mundo se está acercando a su fin. (Mateo 24: 36-39 y Lucas 17: 26-30)

Dios quiere que todos sean salvos (2ª. Pedro2:10) Dios está “reteniendo los vientos” misericordiosamente, esperando que la gente despierte. Los ángeles retienen los vientos de lucha, para dar a la gente la oportunidad de pensar y actuar; de examinar su carácter y escoger a cuál de los dos reinos desean ellos ser parte. (Apocalipsis 7:1-3)

  • ¿Amarán a otros, o endurecerán sus corazones por el egoísmo?
  • ¿Tomará el miedo o el temor el control de sus corazones, o el “amor que echa fuera al temor” controlará sus vidas?
  • ¿Escogerán las personas el reino de amor a Dios, o elegirán el reino de Satanás basado en el miedo y la supervivencia del más fuerte?

Cuando ocurre una pandemia, ¿espera la gente hasta que necesita conseguir para sus necesidades básicas, o amontonan recursos en grandes cantidades lo que necesitan y lo que no necesitan, sin tener en cuenta a los demás, privándoles tal vez de algún recurso que puede significar la vida o la muerte?

En general, ¿escoge la gente tomar ventaja y estafar a otros con precios altísimos, o buscarán de compartir y dar a otros de lo que tienen en la casa a aquellos que lo necesitan? Justamente esta semana, uno de mis pacientes me dio dos máscaras N95 que tenía en la casa. Él estaba preocupado por mí y pensó que yo podría tener más necesidad de ellas que él. ¡Esto es el amor divino en acción!

Amor divino no es solo compartir, hace más que esto, el que tiene amor divino puede correr el riesgo de estar en peligro con tal de ayudar a otros. Doctores, enfermeras, policías, ambulancias, y muchos más se preocupan por los necesitados a pesar del riesgo que corren ellos mismos.

El verdadero amor divino puede aún brillar más cuando produce en uno el deseo de sacrificarse por los demás. En medio del desenfrenado temor producido por el “corona virus”, Don Giuseppe Berardelli, un sacerdote italiano de 72 años, el cual contrajo el virus del coronavirus, escogió este amor divino, al rechazar el impulso de salvarse a sí mismo (que es lo que ocurre cuando vivimos con temor) o sea que no amó su vida como para evitar la muerte, en cambio renunció a su máquina de oxígeno, para que un paciente más joven pudiera utilizarla. Tristemente este amoroso sacerdote, falleció. El escogió el amor de Dios por encima de los caminos de este mundo. Su elección no se basó en credos, afiliación religiosa, sino sobre su carácter.  El eligió el reino de amor de Dios por sobre los caminos de este mundo.  Y cuán brillante ha sido su acto de amor.

¿Cómo será la manera en que cada persona en este mundo llegue a tomar una decisión a favor o en contra del reino de Dios? Por eventos como esta pandemia. Cada persona será colocada en situaciones por las que tenga que decidir entre, ceder al temor o amar a los demás.  ¿Se aislarán en sus hogares por amor de otros o se irán de fiesta a la playa llena de gente?  ¿Acumularán máscaras, desinfectantes, papel higiénico, medicamentos, agua y alimentos, o usarán solo lo que necesitan y permitirán que otros, que también tienen necesidades obtengan los suministros necesarios? ¿Se sacrificarán por los demás o sacrificarán a los demás sí mismos?

La mayoría de los libros escritos sobre eventos del tiempo del fin, alegan que el examen final, que las personas enfrentarán, será sobre doctrinas y prácticas religiosas. Sin embargo yo creo que el examen final será sobre el carácter. ¿Amamos a Dios y a otros? ¿Estamos dispuestos a sacrificarnos por otros o dejaremos que el temor endurezca nuestros corazones y solidifique el egoísmo de manera tal que nos neguemos de ayudar a los demás con tal de protegernos a nosotros mismos?

En el futuro, independientemente de cualquier crisis particular, desastre, enfermedad, o plaga que nos golpee, la pregunta será: ¿a quién amas, en quién confías y el carácter de quien tienes? ¿El de Cristo o el de Satanás?

Jesús nos dice “Regreso pronto. El que prevalece aceptando el tratamiento que ofrezco y vive en armonía con los métodos de amor hasta el final; hare de el una columna, una piedra viva en el templo celestial de mi Dios – Una comunidad de seres santos.  Los lazos de conexión con Dios jamás serán cortados.  Reproduciré en sus corazones el carácter de mi Dios.  Los marcare como ciudadanos de la Nueva Jerusalén, la cual bajara del cielo desde la presencia de Dios y también escribiré mi nombre en sus mentes y sus corazones.     (Apocalipsis 3: 11 y 12 The Remedy)


Timothy R. Jennings, M.D (doctor médico), es un psiquiatra certificado, con una maestría en psicofarmacología, orador internacional, miembro distinguido de la Asociación Psiquiátrica de América y de la Asociación Psiquiátrica del Sur (Estados Unidos). Es el presidente y fundador del ministerio “Come and Reason” (Ven y razonemos juntos) y ha servido como presidente de la Asociación Psiquiátrica del Sur y Asociación Psiquiátrica de Tennessee. El Doctor Jennings es el autor de varios libros, incluyendo The God-Shaped Brain (El Cerebro moldeado por Dios), The God-Shaped Heart (El Corazón moldeado por Dios), y The Aging Brain (El Cerebro Envejeciendo).

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I was brought up in a different faith and have been petrified my whole life of God. I believed that I would burn in hell for eternity. When I was 12 I started pursuing the things of this world, but for the next 45 years the Spirit was always calling me, as I knew there was a God through nature. I could see the vast sea of stars in the universe and knew there was something bigger out there. Five years ago, through a Revelation seminar, I was blessed to learn about God’s character and government.

Then I found Come and Reason Ministries and have come under some extreme pressure when I speak about the ministry. One time a member sent me an internet article titled “Whats wrong with Tim Jennings?” I asked her what she thought of it and she said “I don’t know, I didn’t read it.”

I have always wanted to find out for myself the truth about God, so I stayed with the Design Law construct and have been liberated to understand the big picture. Once we consider Design Law, all other Bible stories and prophecies seem to fit perfectly. It is truly beautiful to see people grasping how God operates this Universe of Love and the liberation it has provided in their lives. It blows my mind to see how consistent Design law is with what our founders believed. I hear statements like “This makes so much sense.”

Tom W., Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA

 

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I have found your Bible study class lectures to be very inspiring and useful as I prepare to teach class every other week. I subscribe to the podcast and download your notes on the weeks I teach. The audio and notes are such a great help in preparing. My own understanding of God’s character has grown as I teach the class. Commendations on the thought-provoking and well-prepared material Come and Reason provides. Personally, I get excited by the tie you make between the spiritual and mental/physical domains.

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Your teachings about our heavenly Father have changed my life. Thank you sooooooo very very much! I know He’s doing some serious healing in my heart and life and I look forward to each new day to learn something new about Him and to just hear you speak about Him. Thank you, forever.

Nancy S.

 

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Thank you! I love listening to the Come And Reason Ministries Bible study classes and am using some of your notes to get the lessons together that I will be teaching. You always have such good quotes and Bible texts and pull things together to make good sense.

T. C., IN, USA

 

Testimony 67

I was introduced to Come And Reason by a friend of my mother-in-law, who gave me several CD’s of Dr. Jennings. The clarity of the message and recognition that God’s is a God of love was so clear, advancing beyond Dr. Maxwell’s message. However, grappled with Maxwell saying God used emergency measures for the fallen world. Now after several years of being a regular listener of the Come And Reasoning bible study class and attending Jennings’ meetings in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, things are becoming clearer for me. Design law versus imposed law has added so much to my personal understanding of theology. This message has really impacted my work in counseling so many people miserable because they are searching for and trusting human governments to create order and peace or believing in a God who says love Me or I will kill you. I am grateful that I have an alternative view to offer my clients that makes sense. I teach a bible study class on a semi-regular basis and I value the materials that Come And Reason so freely offers to aid me in presenting this vital message. Thank you for continuing to provide advancement in our very limited understanding of a Infinite God that is rational and believable.

Dr. Roger D, Arlington, TX, USA

 

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Ok, so last night I listened to “The Law of Liberty” and “How to Achieve Victory: Freedom, Truth and Spirtual Warfare.” These are both MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES so far! The logic is just soooooo beautiful. I had to re-listen to them a couple of times. I just want to EXPLODE! (<< we assume with joy and happiness)

N. B., Canada

 

Testimony 24

I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

Testimony 62

I would like to express my thanks to the C&R team for creating a platform from which people can learn to trust in God and grow. My life is a witness to the effectiveness of this ministry. Without believing the truth about God as you have shown, I don’t know what my life would be like. I had given up on God helping me with certain sins – it was all useless. Given that the scripture is clear and God is so good, how could I have betrayed him so many times? I was a yo-yo christian; spinning up and down. My faith and enthusiasm was driven by discoveries/threats that prophecy is about to be fulfilled. But when I watched your “Healing the Mind” seminar, it was like a light finally went on. I could see God had no plan to hurt me, the danger came from sin, and that He is working to protect me and strengthen me. Thank you for allowing God to use you. The message God gave C&R saved my life!

Antony N. – Hobart, Australia

 

Testimony 37

Hearing Dr. Jennings’ presentations in person came at a pivotal moment in my spiritual journey that began about nine months ago, when the fault lines inherent in my belief system began to crack under questions that most reasonable people end up asking about God and His nature. These were questions I couldn’t find answers to, and they shook my faith. I was unable let it go any longer and be satisfied. My Christian experience became distant. I was afraid; the fear in me rose like thorns, pushing me away from Jesus. And then someone heard my questions and introduced me to this ministry, and my life has totally changed.

I can tell you that this new, “present truth” message is far grander and life-changing than when I shifted from being an agnostic and then a nominal Christian. It has radically altered my worldview, because it reveals a God that makes sense. It is a revolution. I believe that Dr. Jennings’ message is the final message that must go to the world. If any message could be called “righteousness by faith,” as abused as that term is by the right and the left, this is that message, because Jennings’ biblical message identifies a God who is different, whose character isn’t an impossible contradiction.

I walk this path now without fear. I see people differently, and the Holy Spirit burns in my heart. Many call Dr. Jennings’ message false and compromising, but it isn’t false, because I’ve seen the fruits within my mind and body. It is not compromising, because in this message is the only road to holiness that makes any sense. No longer do I behold a pagan god who is always angry and suspicious. Instead, I behold a God who is freeing and loving, always working for our good, and giving me every reason to love my enemy even to my own death, just as Jesus pleads with us. God is good.

Anthony L., CA, USA

 

Testimony 63

I’ve been very blessed by “The God Shaped Brain” and this ministry, through video and podcast, over the last few years. It’s truly opened up my eyes more to the truth about God and the importance of that truth in the present world. The message is so inviting, freeing and enlightening and MORE people need to know about it. I believe it is the last message that can truly, not only prepare a people for salvation and translation, but vindicate the character of God.

Michael V., Yonkers, NY, USA

 

Testimony 18

The Healing the Mind DVD set tarted me on a journey that has changed my relationship with our loving God more significantly than any other study, and brought me to your book and Bible study podcasts, which I now listen to daily, thanks to the availability of archived content on your site and on iTunes.

Anonymous

 

Testimony 71

When I was 9 years old, I remember setting at our devotional table with a hunger and thirst for God that wanted more, deeper, BETTER. I can remember literally crying and pounding on the table, “I know these teachers didn’t mean to give us error. They taught what THEY had been TAUGHT, but didn’t ANYBODY READ THE BOOK?!?!?” It mattered to me then. It mattered to me as a teenager. It matters now as I teach bible classes. It didn’t have to be so hard as I watched so many give up and lay God’s great plan and gift of salvation aside as being “impossible.” Then, a friend sent me a link to Come And Reason’s website. I grew excited. YES! FINALLY! Then another friend told me to stay away, saying her son had just broken up with a girl because she was involved with Come And Reason and that “Tim Jennings preaches a false gospel.” But, AFTER many years of developing an authentic and, dare I say FUN relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit I see this message has been around a LONG time, since the apostle Paul, Ellen White, Graham Maxwell, Ray Foucher, and yourself (though I admit, you’ve made me back up, rewind and replay the clips, and get out my well-worn Bible on a few things.) I’m so thankful I have found LIGHT during these DARK days. I am not alone.

Vicki DiNitto

Testimony 49

I came into the church at 21, but that is as far as it went. I was so confused about what love is. I couldn’t find it in the bible, because I am not a person that can read between the lines. I have no logic. I have read many, many books; trying to figure out the crux of the matter. They were helpful, but something was still missing. I have become very frustrated to the point of crying out to God, “Where can I go?”  I needed some basics.

I found two books, written by Timothy Jennings, MD, to be very helpful. God showed me that I had lived my whole life in fear. I didn’t even see it. Now, I do. God is so good.  I discovered the “The Remedy”  Dr. Jennings new book, “The God-Shaped Heart!” Oh, I was so excited, I purchased them right away.

I can get rid of most of my books, because “The Remedy” brings the Love of God out so clearly, even I can’t miss it. Now, I want to sit and read my Bible. Wow, what a revelation! It is just simply Awesome! I am so grateful to Jehovah Almighty for hearing my prayer for more understanding! I am so encouraged!

Jackie S.

 

Testimony 2

I continue to enjoy your lessons every week. The more that I research your conclusions, the more I am convinced that the Holy Spirit has lead you to distill out the essence of human redemption. Thank you for your courageous stand for the truth.

S. G., TX, USA

 

Testimony 53

I was so blessed by a friend who gave me your book, “The God Shaped Brain,” while I was sitting in church asking God to please help me learn more about Him and help me not to be so confused and scared. That was about 2 years ago. Your books have helped me to love God even more. I’m not confused or scared anymore! I have listened to all of your bible study classes and feel like I know the wonderful people that attend every week. Thank you for all that you’re doing in spreading the true message about God and His law of love. God bless you and your whole class.

Elssy P., Modesto, CA, USA