What is the explanation of Matthew 24?

Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple In the preceding chapters (chapters 21–23), Jesus has been teaching in the Temple and debating with the Pharisees, Herodians and Sadducees. Jesus and his disciples leave the Temple (Matthew 24:1), or the temple grounds in the New Living Translation.

What does it mean that he who endures to the end will be saved?

Jesus Christ assured us that “he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” To endure means “to remain firm in a commitment to be true to the commandments of God despite temptation, opposition, and adversity.”

What does the Bible mean by the elect?

In the Old Testament The Old Testament applies the term “elect” (Gk: ἐκλεκτος, Hebrew: בָּחִיר) to the Israelites in as far as they are called to be the chosen people, or people of God, or are faithful to their divine call. The idea of such an election is common in Deuteronomy and in Isaiah 40-66.

How do we endure to the end?

We must always maintain faith and hope in Christ to endure to the end, and among the many ways we do this are praying, fasting, and reading the scriptures. These practices will fortify us against the subtle schemes and fiery darts of the adversary.

What is the biblical meaning of endurance?

Endurance means rightly handling God’s Word; that’s very, very important that God’s Word is our wisdom; it is our guide. Endurance means I want to be an honorable vessel; I don’t want my life to get in the way of what God has called His people to be. It means being ready for every good work.

What are the two questions the apostles ask Jesus which structurally set up Matthew 24 mark both ):?

Peter, James, John, and Andrew later approached Jesus privately with two questions: (1) “When shall these things be?”—referring to the destruction of the temple; and (2) “What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” (Matthew 24:3; see also Mark 13:3–4).

Who are the chosen in the Bible?

chosen people, the Jewish people, as expressed in the idea that they have been chosen by God as his special people. The term implies that the Jewish people have been chosen by God to worship only him and to fulfill the mission of proclaiming his truth among all the nations of the world.