These two verses really remind me of where we are at regarding science and evolution. With all the evidence that is out there to show that these teachings are absolutely false, our scientific community holds firmly to them, refusing to teach our children anything else because it would go against their "safe" teachings and might get too many people thinking that the bible just might be true. It just goes to show that the deceiver has a tight hold on our world.
2 Timothy 4:3 NIV
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
2 Timothy 4:4 NIV
They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
There are some interesting points made here.
http://www.spokanebiblechurch.com/Acrobat%20Files/Evidence.pdf
On another note, I have heard many Christians talk about the end times and say that God could come at any time. While it is true that he may come at any time, he has given us clear signs as to when his arrival might be. This is just one of the many passages talking about the end times. There is a part in here that talks about the end still being to come when you hear of wars and rumors of war. Then there is another part that talks about the birth pains. I think it would be easy to say that we are in the beginning of the birth pains, but we really don't know how long those will last. We, as Christians, still have to get to the point where we are hated by all men. I think it is safe to say that (while we don't know when it will be) the end is still to come.
Mark 13
1.As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!"
2."Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."
3.As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately,
4."Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"
5.Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you.
6.Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many.
7.When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
8.Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
9."You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.
10.And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.
11.Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12."Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.
13.All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.
14."When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong--let the reader understand--then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
