THE FIGURE OF ENOCH AS AN ALLUSION OF THE CHURCH OF THE LAST TIME

Abstract

The relevance of the research topic lies in the fact that biblical prophecies and parables resonate directly with modernity. According to certain religious prophecies, regarding the time frame of the existence of sin on Earth, modern civilization is in the final phase of the worldwide struggle between good and evil. In the book “The Great Controversy” by E. White, one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, these signs of the end times are described. According to the author, the reason for this is a combination of certain factors that have had a powerful influence on humanity over the centuries, namely unbelief, disobedience to God, the desire to live independently (without God), etc. These pillars on which society was built led to the consequence that we observe in the form of a demoralized society and complete lawlessness, which from the beginning of its reproduction carries a devastating blow to the rest of the faithful, law-abiding inhabitants of the planet Earth. In the end, with a deeper study of the chronology, the life of man on earth, we will come to the conclusion that this is not a new topic for discussion, enough prophets have raised it throughout the age-old controversy that goes back to the creation of the world. In the course of the study, the life of a person related to this group, a biblical person who, with his faith and principles, opens new horizons in the fight against darkness, is discussed, we are talking about Enoch. It is in his relationship with the Creator that there are many key factors that should be taken into account for further steps in the spiritual formation of the subject who decided to follow this path. The leading verse that talks about the life of this person is the book of Genesis 5:24. The content of this link for a long period of time led to a misunderstanding among Bible researchers, as a result of which there was a difference of opinion in the final understanding of the text. The expression "and Enoch walked with God" is the quintessence of further reflections, on its basis will be formed all the necessary qualities that are worth the attention of everyone who wants to stand firm in their Christian religious beliefs. That is why the analysis of the book of Genesis 5:24 and the definition of its connotations for the people of the 21st century. is an actual scientific direction.