Mark 13:25
This verse is one of those that people will point to when they are trying to discount the Bible. Obviously, the stars can’t fall to the earth. If even one of the smallest of stars were to fall to the earth, falling wouldn’t be the right term. It would be a collision, and the earth would be completely destroyed. So, what does this mean?
First of all, the verse does not say where these stars will fall to. So, this particular passage could refer to a phenomenon in outer space in the future that would cause stars to ‘fall’ towards other things. If black holes, gas clouds, big stars, etc were to start attracting stars, this would fit.
However, we do have other places in Scripture (in Revelation) where it is said that the stars will fall to the earth. Well, we must keep in mind two things. First, our knowledge of the universe is limited. This falling of the stars to earth may make a lot more sense to us at some point. For example, the Bible mentions the circle of the earth and the courses of the seas, but we didn’t understand those things until after the first millennia. Secondly, and more significantly, the knowledge of the stars was much more limited in the time of Christ. One might think, why would that matter? As with these other things, couldn’t the Lord tell them what they didn’t even understand? Yes. But, if they didn’t understand, he may allow them to word it as they pleased. For example, if a modern individual were writing Revelation, likely some of the wording would be different. As a result, it is very possible that meteors, or something of that nature is in view. Revelation’s Wormwood judgment supports this idea. Also, as far as wording goes, we see in Jude that planets were referred to as ‘wandering stars’, which was due to the fact that planets move around in relation to the earth but stars appear fixed.
Heavenly Father, I am glad to know that your Word can be accepted and believed as reliable. I don’t have to accept absurdities to believe it. Though it flies against so-called conventional wisdom, it doesn’t transgress common sense. I know many are sad because they cannot find reason to believe it wholeheartedly. Many are mad because they refuse to accept just judgment. I am glad because it assures me of an eternal relationship with You, Almighty God, the most important Person there is. And, because of this relationship, I have a relationship with so many others who have accepted the truth. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.