A M8.9 earthquake hit Japan at 2:46pm local time (1:46pm Perth time), creating huge tsunami sweeping the region with tsunami alerts issued to countries like Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Guam, New Zealand, and the US.
This was the most powerful quake ever recorded in Japan. One would undoubtedly ask if there are more earthquakes?! What is the trend? Christians and Bible teachers would likely link the quakes with the end times (Mt 24). The question is: did Jesus really talk about increasing earthquakes?
I came across a research article by the Institute for Creation Research. Though it's written a decade ago, I found the principles and the arguments are very valid for reflection even today. On one hand, the constantly updated data at USGS Earthquake Hazards Program shows there is NO trend for increasing earthquakes. On the other hand, it is argued that Jesus did not intend to mean there will be increasing earthquakes and that earthquakes are not necessarily a sign of end times.
You can read the article here. Stay prayerful and vigilant still!
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