In the mind of Paul, the last days brings an intensification of evil.  Chris Brannon continues in our 2 Timothy series by speaking on the last days.  There are at least three meanings to the phrase “the last days”:  1.  It can apply to the entire time period between the first and second coming of Christ. 2.  It also applies to unique periods of spiritual testing that occur at different times in different places and 3. It obviously applies to the last few weeks and months and years preceding our Lord’s return to the earth.  So we are already living in the last days and we have been since Christ came.  Paul’s basic assertion is “We must recognize and knowingly avoid false, empty religion and those who propagate it.”

Empty religion is a constant danger for us all, but what does empty religion mean?  The root problem of empty religion is misplaced affections:  Those with empty religion are lovers of self, money and pleasure rather than God.  Chris talks about manifestations of misdirected affections and how their reactions are heightened.

It’s time for the church to be the Church!