Encouraging Answers to the Question: Are We in the End Times Now?

Whenever war breaks out in the Middle East, many people begin asking if we are heading into "the end times".  And/or they are asking if we are in the Tribulation.  Biblically, it's an easy answer, with lots of points to it, so I will try to remain as succinct as possible. First let me begin with words of comfort and encouragement to the  Christian, to the believer who has repented and put their faith in Jesus Christ, who is our Lord God and Savior!  For one to "be ready" - is to be a believer - as our sins have all been forgiven, and we are clothed in the righteousness of Jesus, and we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise!!!  It is nothing that we do ourselves (Ephesians 2:8-10).   Jesus does everything for us.  In Him we will be "sober and alert"!  All we have to do is accept His free gift of salvation and freedom from sin - which He holds out and offers to EVERYONE.  God desires that all come to know Him personally! (1 Thessalon...