Bold Predictions for 2023

Chuck Bartlett
01/01/23 - Truth

The truths that we learn about mankind in the Bible remain true today.  If the Lord allows the world to continue, I can, without any doubt, make predictions of what will occur in the year 2023, both good and bad.  

Bad things that will happen in 2023

1. People will think nothing of committing fornication. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Gal. 5:19).
2. Married people will think nothing of being unfaithful to their spouse. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Gal. 5:19).
3. People will find enjoyment in things society has accepted, like gambling, drinking, smoking, and watching immoral TV shows and movies. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Gal. 5:21).
4. Married couples will divorce, thinking it is the best path to happiness. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Rom. 7:1-3; I Cor. 7:12-13).
5. People will think nothing of taking God’s name in vain, using it to entertain and amuse. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Eph. 4:29-30).
6. Many babies will be aborted by people who do not consider them to be alive yet. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Rom. 1:29).  
7. People will waste time visiting with those who gossip and enjoy doing so. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (II Cor. 12:20).
8. People will fill their lives with so many activities that they have little to no time for God. They think it is acceptable; God says otherwise (Matt. 6:33; Lk. 9:57-62).
9. People will do many good things for their fellow man, thinking those actions will be enough to take away their sins. God says otherwise (Eph. 2:8-9; II Thes. 1:8).
10. A vast majority of those who die will die thinking that all will be well for them in the life hereafter. God says otherwise (Matt. 7:21-23).

Good things that will happen this year

1. The gospel will be preached, and people will have the opportunity to hear the gospel (Matt. 28:19-20).
2. God’s word will endure, and anyone wanting to find the truth will find it (Matt. 7:7).
3. People will escape the bondage of sin and be saved by the blood of Christ (Rom. 1:16; 10:14-17).
4. Courageous children of God will strive to avoid being conformed to this world (Rom. 12:1-2).
5. Brothers and sisters in Christ will be there for one another as they strive together for heaven (Gal. 6:2).
6. God will be worshiped properly by those that love and revere Him (Acts 2:40-47).
7. Christians will let their light shine and do what they can to reach people with the gospel (Matt. 5:13-16; Rom. 1:16).
8. Saints will take advantage of opportunities to increase in faith and become stronger (Eph. 6:10).
9. Local churches of Christ will take a stand to be a pillar and ground of truth (I Tim. 3:15).
10. Christ will not relinquish His reign as the head of the church (Col. 1:18; Matt. 28:18).

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